Solar Support Leg Embedding for Precise Panel Alignment
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for embedding solar panel support structures into the ground often result in poor positioning due to the destabilization of fastening and adjustment means during the concrete pouring process, leading to inclination errors and reduced solar panel efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method involving anchoring legs with a jig assembly and maintenance handling belt, where holes are made for the legs, concrete slabs are poured, and the support structure is positioned and fastened after concrete setting, ensuring precise placement and reusability of tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If concrete is poured to embed the support structure, then the support structure is firmly embedded in the ground, but the fastening and adjustment means are destabilized and moved from predetermined position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling the support structure on a jig before concrete pouring, and by pre-positioning the fastening and adjustment means on the jig. This allows the structure to be assembled and positioned with high precision before being permanently embedded, preventing the destabilization issue during concrete pouring.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a jig as an intermediary device that holds the support structure and fastening means in precise positions during assembly. The jig acts as a temporary mediator that ensures accurate positioning before the concrete is poured, eliminating the need to position components directly in the concrete where they would be destabilized.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the support structure is adjusted using fastening and adjustment means after concrete setting, then positioning can be modified, but inclination errors occur when the support structure is poorly aligned heightwise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary positioning and alignment of the support structure on the jig before concrete pouring. The jig provides reference surfaces and positioning features that ensure correct inclination and alignment are established beforehand, preventing inclination errors that would occur if adjustments were made after concrete setting.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the post-concrete adjustment mechanism with a pre-concrete positioning system using the jig. Instead of relying on mechanical adjustment means after concrete hardening (which can lead to inclination errors), the system uses the jig to mechanically constrain and position the structure correctly before the concrete is poured, substituting the adjustment function with a precision positioning function.
3Productivity
If the support structure is embedded with poor positioning, then installation is complete, but inclination errors create deterioration in solar panel output
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary assembly and positioning on the jig, which ensures high precision positioning before the structure is installed and embedded. This preliminary action prevents inclination errors that would reduce solar panel output, while the pre-assembled unit can be quickly installed, maintaining high productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for embedding at least one solar structure, including one or more anchoring legs, includes making one or more holes in which the at least one solar structure is to be installed; forming one or more concrete slabs in the hole(s) at one installation rib; after setting of the concrete slab(s), locating the position(s) of the anchoring leg(s) of the at least one solar structure on the concrete slab(s); installing the at least one solar structure in the hole(s), with the anchoring leg(s) bearing on the concrete slab(s) at the position(s) of the anchoring leg(s) that were located beforehand; and embedding the at least one solar structure.