Solar canopy having a battery storage compartment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The inconsistency and unpredictability of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, pose challenges in providing a reliable power supply, and the traditional methods for loading and unloading battery storage compartments in solar power canopies are cumbersome and difficult due to their weight and size.
Innovation Solution
A solar power canopy with a pivotally coupled superstructure and scissor linkage assembly allows for easy loading and unloading of battery compartments by pivoting from an engaged to a load/unload configuration, using a lift mechanism, and incorporating rail systems and ridges for secure alignment and movement of components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If battery storage compartments are made large scale to store sufficient energy, then energy storage capacity is improved, but the components become heavy and cumbersome making loading and unloading difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The superstructure is designed to be movable between a first position (engaged with the canopy) and a second position (disengaged/lowered), transforming a static heavy structure into a dynamic one that can be repositioned for loading/unloading operations
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the battery storage compartment from the fixed canopy structure, allowing the compartment to be independently loaded and unloaded while the canopy remains in place
2Stability of the object's composition
If the superstructure is made stable and fixed to ensure structural integrity, then structural stability is improved, but loading and unloading operations become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The superstructure transitions from a fixed stable state to a movable state during loading/unloading, and returns to a stable engaged position when not in use, providing both stability and operational flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The scissor linkage assembly is pre-configured to support the superstructure in both engaged and disengaged positions, enabling smooth transition between stable and movable states
Data Source
AI summary
The present application provides methods for loading and unloading high capacity storage equipment to a solar power canopy. The methods and structures may include horizontal support members have mechanisms to engage corresponding mechanisms on a compartment housing the high capacity storage equipment. The mechanisms may include plates, flanged surfaces, rails, tracks, hook assemblies, and ridges. The methods and structures may include a superstructure that is coupled to an moves with respect to the solar power canopy frame. The superstructure may pivot and/or rotate to allow loading and unloading. The methods and structures also may include cabinets or cubicles sized to receive one or more compartments housing the high capacity storage equipment.