Solar Module Frame Fastening for Vibration-Resistant Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing solar cell module assembly process is time-consuming and costly due to the need for precise alignment and assembly of fastening members, and it is prone to loosening under external shocks or vibrations, leading to potential damage and reduced power generation efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A solar cell module with a frame having a fixing hole and a first fastening member with an engagement member, which is integrally coupled to the frame using riveting, and a second fastening member connected to the support member, enhancing stability and allowing for easy loosening as needed, using a lock nut configuration to prevent loosening due to external shocks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fastening members are individually arranged with one at the outer side and one at the inner side of the support structure, then the solar cell module can be fixed to the support structure, but the assembly process becomes time-consuming and costly due to difficulty in assembling the fastening members with each other
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the first and second fastening members into a single integrated fastening member that spans both the outer and inner sides of the support structure. This merging eliminates the need to separately assemble two distinct fastening members, significantly reducing assembly time and complexity while maintaining the dual-sided anchoring capability that ensures coupling stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening member is segmented into multiple functional portions: a first portion extending to the outer side of the support structure, a second portion extending to the inner side, and a third portion passing through the support structure. This segmentation allows each portion to perform its specific function independently while being part of a unified structure, enabling simplified installation without compromising stability.
2Ease of manufacture
If fastening members are individually arranged and assembled, then the solar cell module can be coupled to the support structure, but the fastening members may be easily loosened under external shock or continuous vibration
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the fastening members into a single integrated component that spans both sides of the support structure, the patent creates a more reliable connection. The unified structure distributes mechanical stresses more evenly and prevents the relative movement between separate fastening members that could lead to loosening under vibration or shock loads.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening member is pre-configured with its first portion extending to the outer side and second portion extending to the inner side before installation. This preliminary configuration ensures proper positioning and alignment during installation, reducing the risk of improper assembly that could lead to loosening, while simplifying the manufacturing and installation process.
3Reliability
If a complex fastening system is used to prevent loosening under vibration, then coupling stability improves, but the assembly process becomes more time-consuming and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening member is divided into three functional segments (first portion, second portion, and third portion) that work together to provide vibration resistance. This segmentation allows the single component to achieve the stability of a complex multi-part system while maintaining the simplicity of a single-piece design, avoiding the need for multiple separate fastening elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated fastening member performs multiple functions simultaneously: it anchors the solar cell module to the support structure, resists loosening under vibration through its multi-portion design, and simplifies the assembly process. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components for each function, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a solar cell module including a solar cell panel, a frame located at a peripheral portion of the solar cell panel, the frame having a fixing hole, and a first fastening member inserted into the fixing hole, the first fastening member being provided at a side surface thereof with an engagement member configured to be engaged with a fastening tool.