Solar Panel Frame Waterproof Structure with Non-Planar Vertical Plates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar panel installations face challenges with water leakage between adjacent panels due to gaps between side frames, leading to water accumulation and damage, and current solutions are complex and difficult to assemble with poor waterproofing.
Innovation Solution
A solar panel frame structure featuring non-planar vertical plates with protruding and recessed portions and soft waterproof sealing strips that engage with these features to form a secure seal between adjacent panels, enhancing assembly convenience and waterproofing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If gaskets and plugs are installed on vertical faces of adjacent solar panels, then waterproofing is attempted, but the vertical faces are difficult to achieve sealing engagement, causing water leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical plate is designed with a non-planar configuration including protruding and recessed portions, creating a curved or irregular surface profile that enables the sealing strip to form effective sealing engagement through its corresponding groove and flange structures
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible sealing strip made of soft waterproof material is used instead of rigid gaskets or plugs. The sealing strip can deform to accommodate the non-planar vertical plate surface, ensuring reliable sealing engagement between adjacent solar panels
2Reliability
If assembling members are disposed on upper and lower ends of side frames to achieve waterproofing, then water leakage is reduced, but the structure becomes complicated and assembly becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing function is merged into the vertical plate structure itself through the integration of protruding and recessed portions. The sealing strip is positioned within the side frame structure, combining multiple functions into a unified design that reduces overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical plate with its non-planar profile serves multiple functions: structural support, water drainage guidance, and sealing engagement surface. The sealing strip simultaneously provides waterproofing and structural connection between adjacent panels
Data Source
AI summary
A solar panel frame waterproof structure, comprising multiple solar panels (1), multiple frames (2), multiple frame bodies (3), and multiple sealing strips (4). Each of the solar panels (1) has upper and lower surfaces (11, 12) and four side edges (13); each of the frames (2) is provided at the side edge of the solar panel (1), and has an upper bonding plate (21) and a lower bonding plate (22); a vertical plate (24) is connected between the upper bonding plate (21) and the lower bonding plate (22); the vertical plate (24) is non-planar, and is provided with at least one protruding portion (241) facing or away from the direction where the vertical plate (24) is bonded to the solar panel (1); a recessed portion (242) is formed at the side opposite to the protruding portion (241); each of the frame bodies (3) is provided below the frame (2) and is fixedly connected to the lower bonding plate (22); each of the sealing strips (4) is provided between the frames (2) of two adjacent solar panels (1), so that upper and lower barriers can be formed between the vertical plates (24) of the two adjacent frames (2) by the sealing strips (4). Thus, better assembly convenience and waterproof effect can be achieved.