CN116647177B - Photovoltaic module mounting bracket and mounting method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The application provides a photovoltaic module mounting bracket and a mounting method thereof, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a base and a mounting rack arranged on the base, a mounting groove for placing a photovoltaic module is formed in the top end of the mounting rack, fixing mechanisms for fixing the photovoltaic module are arranged on two sides of the mounting rack, and each fixing mechanism comprises two fixing frames respectively arranged on two sides of the top end of the mounting rack. According to the application, by arranging the fixing mechanism, people can control the first motor to enable the transmission gear to move on the rack, so that the fixing frame is driven to move to the upper side of the photovoltaic module in the mounting groove, the movement of the photovoltaic module is limited, and the photovoltaic module can be quickly mounted and dismounted.

Description

Photovoltaic module mounting bracket and mounting method thereof

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of photovoltaic panels, and in particular to a photovoltaic component mounting bracket and a mounting method thereof.

Background technique

Since the output voltage of a single solar cell is low, and the electrodes of unpackaged cells are easily detached due to environmental influences, a certain number of single cells must be sealed in series and parallel to form a solar cell module to avoid corrosion of the cell electrodes and interconnects. In addition, packaging also prevents cell breakage and facilitates outdoor installation. The quality of packaging determines the service life and reliability of the solar cell module.

At present, most photovoltaic modules are fixed to the bracket by bolts and reinforcement plates. Although the fixing method using bolts is stable, the process is cumbersome and inconvenient to install.

For example: The Chinese invention patent/utility model patent (application number: CN202021446405.5) discloses “a photovoltaic module that is easy to install”, and its specification discloses: general photovoltaic modules are fixed by reinforcement plates and bolts, which are stable but inconvenient to install; the above patent can prove the defects of the prior art.

Therefore, we have made improvements to this and proposed a photovoltaic module mounting bracket and an installation method thereof.

Summary of the invention

The purpose of the present invention is to: Most of the existing photovoltaic modules are fixed on the bracket by bolts and reinforcement plates. Although the fixing method using bolts is stable, the process is cumbersome and inconvenient to install.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention provides the following photovoltaic module mounting bracket and its mounting method to improve the above-mentioned problem.

The specific application is as follows:

A photovoltaic component mounting bracket comprises a base and a mounting frame arranged on the base, wherein a mounting groove for placing the photovoltaic component is provided at the top of the mounting frame, and fixing mechanisms for fixing the photovoltaic component are provided on both sides of the mounting frame, and the fixing mechanisms comprise two fixing frames respectively arranged on both sides of the top of the mounting frame.

As a preferred technical solution of the present application, both ends of the top of the fixing frame are connected to round shafts through bearings, the bottom end of the round shaft is fixedly connected to a transmission gear, and both sides of the top of the fixing frame are fixedly installed with a first motor for driving the round shaft to rotate. By setting a fixing mechanism, people can control the first motor to make the transmission gear move on the rack, thereby driving the fixing frame to move above the photovoltaic component in the installation groove, limiting the movement of the photovoltaic component, and quickly installing and disassembling the photovoltaic component.

As a preferred technical solution of the present application, racks for use with transmission gears are fixedly mounted on the front and rear sides of the top of the mounting frame.

As a preferred technical solution of the present application, connecting frames are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the fixing frame, a brush roller is connected between the two connecting frames through a bearing, and a through hole for the brush roller to pass through is opened in the middle of the bottom end of the fixing frame. By arranging the brush roller, the connecting frame, the second bevel gear and the first bevel gear, the fixing frame can drive the brush roller to rotate during the movement, thereby cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic module, making the surface of the photovoltaic module less likely to reduce the light energy collection efficiency due to the accumulation of dust and impurities. The fixing mechanism can be used not only to fix the photovoltaic module but also to clean the surface of the photovoltaic module, and has strong functionality.

As a preferred technical solution of the present application, an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the inclination angle of the mounting frame is arranged between the base and the mounting frame, and the adjustment mechanism includes two arc-shaped frames respectively fixedly mounted on both sides of the top of the base, and one end of the two arc-shaped frames is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and the top ends of the two connecting rods are respectively connected to the middle of both sides of the mounting frame through a rotating shaft.

As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a first counterweight block is slidably connected inside the arc frame, and one end of the first counterweight block is fixedly connected to an end portion of one side of the mounting frame.

As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the adjustment mechanism also includes two rectangular grooves respectively opened on both sides of the mounting frame, a second motor is fixedly installed on one side of the rectangular groove, a threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor, one end of the threaded rod is connected to the other side of the rectangular groove through a bearing, and a second counterweight block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod. By setting up the adjustment mechanism, people can adjust the position of the second counterweight block to adjust the balance relationship of the left and right weights of the mounting frame, and then adjust the inclination angle of the mounting frame. After the mounting frame and the base are perpendicular to each other, the rectangular plate can be detached from the inside of the placement groove, so that the elastic protective cover can cover the photovoltaic component in the mounting groove, so that the photovoltaic component can be dust-proofed and protected when it is not needed, and the functionality is strong.

As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a protective mechanism is arranged on the rear side of the mounting frame, and the protective mechanism includes a rectangular frame fixedly installed on the rear side of the mounting frame, a placement groove is opened at the top of the front side of the rectangular frame, a rectangular plate is inserted and connected inside the placement groove, an elastic protective cover is fixedly connected to the middle part of the rear side of the rectangular plate, and a reel for winding the elastic protective cover is connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the rectangular frame through a coil spring and a rotating shaft. By setting up the protective mechanism, after the mounting frame and the base are perpendicular to each other, the rectangular plate can be moved, and the elastic protective cover can be covered on the photovoltaic module to protect the photovoltaic module and isolate dust.

As a preferred technical solution of the present application, both ends of the rectangular plate are fixedly connected with a first spring, one end of the first spring is fixedly connected with a clamping block, both ends of the front side of the rectangular frame are provided with circular grooves, the interior of the circular groove is interspersed with a limiting rod, one end of the limiting rod is fixedly connected with a limiting disk, and the outside of the limiting rod is provided with a second spring, and by providing the first spring, the clamping block, the limiting rod, the limiting disk and the second spring, when the fixed frame is not moved to the two sides of the mounting frame, the first motor will not contact the limiting rod, thereby separating the limiting disk from the clamping block, and thereby preventing the clamping block from separating from the circular groove, so that the rectangular plate cannot move, and thus the rectangular plate will not move when the inclination angle of the mounting frame is adjusted.

A method for installing a photovoltaic module mounting bracket comprises the following steps:

Step A, installation: placing the photovoltaic module inside the installation slot, controlling the first motor to work, and when the fixing frame moves to both sides of the photovoltaic module on the installation slot under the transmission of the transmission gear and the rack, controlling the first motor to stop working;

Step B, adjustment: control the second motor to work, the threaded rod rotates to drive the second counterweight to move, when the second counterweight approaches the first counterweight, the mounting frame gradually tilts, when the second counterweight moves away from the first counterweight, the mounting frame gradually turns to a horizontal state;

Step C, protection: Repeat the operation in step A, move the fixing frame to both sides of the mounting frame, and push the limit rod, move the limit plate to the block, and push the block into the placement slot, repeat the operation in step B, control the mounting frame to be perpendicular to the base, and the rectangular plate moves downward under the action of gravity to leave the inside of the placement slot, and the elastic protective cover covers the photovoltaic module.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a photovoltaic module mounting bracket provided in the present application;

FIG2 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point A in FIG1 of the photovoltaic module mounting bracket provided in the present application;

FIG3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a fixing frame of a photovoltaic module mounting bracket provided in the present application;

FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a side cross-sectional structure of a rectangular frame of a photovoltaic module mounting bracket provided in the present application;

FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a front cross-sectional structure of a rectangular frame of a photovoltaic module mounting bracket provided in the present application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the threaded rod structure of the photovoltaic module mounting bracket provided in the present application.

Indicated in the figure:

1. Base;

2. Mounting frame;

3. Installation slot;

4. Fixing mechanism; 401. Fixing frame; 402. Round shaft; 403. Transmission gear; 404. First bevel gear; 405. First motor; 406. Second bevel gear; 407. Connecting frame; 408. Brush roller; 409. Rack;

5. Adjustment mechanism; 501. Connecting rod; 502. Arc frame; 503. First counterweight; 504. Rectangular slot; 505. Second motor; 506. Threaded rod; 507. Second counterweight;

6. Protective mechanism; 601. Rectangular frame; 602. Placement slot; 603. Rectangular plate; 604. Elastic protective cover; 605. Reel; 606. First spring; 607. Block; 608. Round groove; 609. Limit rod; 610. Limit disk; 611. Second spring.

Detailed ways

In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the scheme of the present invention, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

As described in the background art, most photovoltaic modules are fixed to the bracket by bolts and reinforcement plates. Although the fixing method using bolts is stable, the process is cumbersome and inconvenient to install.

In order to solve this technical problem, the present invention provides a photovoltaic component mounting bracket and an installation method thereof, which are used to facilitate the installation of photovoltaic components.

Specifically, please refer to FIG. 1 , the photovoltaic module mounting bracket specifically includes:

It includes a base 1 and a mounting frame 2 arranged on the base 1. The top of the mounting frame 2 is provided with a mounting groove 3 for placing the photovoltaic module. Both sides of the mounting frame 2 are provided with fixing mechanisms 4 for fixing the photovoltaic module. The fixing mechanism 4 includes two fixing frames 401 respectively arranged on both sides of the top of the mounting frame 2.

In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not require further definition and explanation in the subsequent drawings.

Example 1

Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3, a photovoltaic module mounting bracket, both ends of the top of the fixing frame 401 are connected to the circular shaft 402 through bearings, the bottom end of the circular shaft 402 is fixedly connected to the transmission gear 403, and the first motor 405 for driving the circular shaft 402 to rotate is fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the fixing frame 401. By setting a fixing mechanism 4, people can control the first motor 405 to make the transmission gear 403 move on the rack 409, thereby driving the fixing frame 401 to move to the top of the photovoltaic module in the installation groove 3, limiting the movement of the photovoltaic module, and quickly installing and disassembling the photovoltaic module.

Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3, a photovoltaic module mounting bracket, the front and rear sides of the top of the mounting frame 2 are fixedly installed with racks 409 used in conjunction with the transmission gear 403. By setting the rack 409, the transmission gear 403 can drive the fixed frame 401 to move when it rotates.

Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3, a photovoltaic module mounting bracket, both sides of the top of the fixing frame 401 are fixedly connected with connecting frames 407, a brush roller 408 is connected between the two connecting frames 407 through a bearing, and a through hole for the brush roller 408 to pass through is opened in the middle of the bottom end of the fixing frame 401. By arranging the brush roller 408, the connecting frame 407, the second bevel gear 406 and the first bevel gear 404, the fixing frame 401 can drive the brush roller 408 to rotate during the movement, thereby cleaning the surface of the photovoltaic module, so that the surface of the photovoltaic module is not easily reduced in light energy collection efficiency due to the accumulation of dust and impurities. The fixing mechanism 4 can be used not only to fix the photovoltaic module but also to clean the surface of the photovoltaic module, and has strong functionality.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 6, a photovoltaic module mounting bracket, an adjustment mechanism 5 for adjusting the inclination angle of the mounting frame 2 is arranged between the base 1 and the mounting frame 2, the adjustment mechanism 5 includes two arc frames 502 respectively fixedly mounted on both sides of the top of the base 1, one end of the two arc frames 502 is fixedly connected to a connecting rod 501, the top ends of the two connecting rods 501 are respectively connected to the middle of both sides of the mounting frame 2 through a rotating shaft, through the connection between the connecting rod 501 and the arc frame 502, the mounting frame 2 can be connected to the base 1, and the inclination angle of the photovoltaic module can be adjusted by rotation.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 6, a photovoltaic module mounting bracket, the internal sliding connection of the arc frame 502 is a first counterweight block 503, one end of the first counterweight block 503 is fixedly connected to the end of one side of the mounting frame 2, by setting the first counterweight block 503 and the arc frame 502, not only can the rotation of the mounting frame 2 be made more stable, but also during the movement of the second counterweight block 507, the inclination angle of the mounting frame 2 can be adjusted by the change of the force on the front and rear sides of the mounting frame 2, and the functionality is strong.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 6, a photovoltaic component mounting bracket, the adjustment mechanism 5 also includes two rectangular grooves 504 respectively opened on both sides of the mounting frame 2, a second motor 505 is fixedly installed on one side of the rectangular groove 504, a threaded rod 506 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor 505, one end of the threaded rod 506 is connected to the other side of the rectangular groove 504 through a bearing, and a second counterweight block 507 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 506. By setting the adjustment mechanism 5, people can adjust the balance relationship of the left and right weights of the mounting frame 2 by adjusting the position of the second counterweight block 507, and then adjust the inclination angle of the mounting frame 2. After the mounting frame 2 and the base 1 are perpendicular to each other, the rectangular plate 603 can be detached from the inside of the placement groove 602, so that the elastic protective cover 604 covers the photovoltaic component in the mounting groove 3, so that the photovoltaic component can be dust-proofed and protected when it is not needed, and the functionality is strong.

Example 2

The photovoltaic module mounting bracket provided in Example 1 is further optimized. Specifically, as shown in Figures 1, 4 and 5, a protective mechanism 6 is set on the rear side of the mounting frame 2, and the protective mechanism 6 includes a rectangular frame 601 fixedly mounted on the rear side of the mounting frame 2. A placement groove 602 is opened at the top of the front side of the rectangular frame 601, and a rectangular plate 603 is inserted and connected inside the placement groove 602. An elastic protective cover 604 is fixedly connected to the middle part of the rear side of the rectangular plate 603, and a reel 605 for winding the elastic protective cover 604 is connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the rectangular frame 601 through a coil spring and a rotating shaft. By setting the protective mechanism 6, after the mounting frame 2 and the base 1 are perpendicular to each other, the rectangular plate 603 can be moved, and the elastic protective cover 604 can be covered on the photovoltaic module to protect the photovoltaic module and isolate dust.

Further, as shown in Figures 1, 4 and 5, both ends of the rectangular plate 603 are fixedly connected with a first spring 606, one end of the first spring 606 is fixedly connected with a clamping block 607, both ends of the front side of the rectangular frame 601 are provided with circular grooves 608, the inside of the circular grooves 608 is inserted with a limiting rod 609, one end of the limiting rod 609 is fixedly connected with a limiting disk 610, and the outside of the limiting rod 609 is provided with a second spring 611. By providing the first spring 606, the clamping block 607, the limiting rod 609, the limiting disk 610 and the second spring 611, when the fixing frame 401 is not moved to the two sides of the mounting frame 2, the first motor 405 will not contact the limiting rod 609, thereby separating the limiting disk 610 from the clamping block 607, and further preventing the clamping block 607 from separating from the circular groove 608, so that the rectangular plate 603 cannot move, and further when the inclination angle of the mounting frame 2 is adjusted, the rectangular plate 603 will not move.

Example 3

Referring to FIG. 1-6 , a method for installing a photovoltaic module mounting bracket includes the following steps:

Step A, installation: Place the photovoltaic module inside the installation slot 3, control the first motor 405 to work, and when the fixing frame 401 moves to both sides of the photovoltaic module on the installation slot 3 under the transmission of the transmission gear 403 and the rack 409, control the first motor 405 to stop working;

Step B, adjustment: control the second motor 505 to work, the threaded rod 506 rotates to drive the second counterweight block 507 to move, when the second counterweight block 507 approaches the first counterweight block 503, the mounting frame 2 gradually tilts, and when the second counterweight block 507 moves away from the first counterweight block 503, the mounting frame 2 gradually turns to a horizontal state;

Step C, protection: Repeat the operation in step A, move the fixing frame 401 to both sides of the mounting frame 2, and push the limiting rod 609, move the limiting plate 610 to the block 607, and push the block 607 into the placement groove 602, repeat the operation in step B, control the mounting frame 2 to be perpendicular to the base 1, and the rectangular plate 603 moves downward under the action of gravity to leave the inside of the placement groove 602, and the elastic protective cover 604 covers the photovoltaic module.

In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned specific embodiments, or to perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims (6)

1. The photovoltaic module mounting bracket is characterized by comprising a base (1) and a mounting frame (2) arranged on the base (1), wherein a mounting groove (3) for placing a photovoltaic module is formed in the top end of the mounting frame (2), fixing mechanisms (4) for fixing the photovoltaic module are arranged on two sides of the mounting frame (2), and each fixing mechanism (4) comprises two fixing frames (401) which are respectively arranged on two sides of the top end of the mounting frame (2);

An adjusting mechanism (5) for adjusting the inclination angle of the mounting frame (2) is arranged between the base (1) and the mounting frame (2), the adjusting mechanism (5) comprises two arc-shaped frames (502) which are respectively and fixedly arranged on two sides of the top end of the base (1), one ends of the two arc-shaped frames (502) are fixedly connected with connecting rods (501), and the top ends of the two connecting rods (501) are respectively connected with the middle parts of two sides of the mounting frame (2) through rotating shafts;

The adjusting mechanism (5) further comprises two rectangular grooves (504) which are respectively formed in two sides of the mounting frame (2), a second motor (505) is fixedly arranged on one side of the inside of the rectangular grooves (504), a threaded rod (506) is fixedly connected to an output shaft of the second motor (505), one end of the threaded rod (506) is connected with the other side of the inside of the rectangular grooves (504) through a bearing, and a second balancing weight (507) is connected to the threaded rod (506) in a threaded mode;

the protection mechanism (6) is arranged on the rear side of the mounting frame (2), the protection mechanism (6) comprises a rectangular frame (601) fixedly arranged on the rear side of the mounting frame (2), a placing groove (602) is formed in the top of the front side of the rectangular frame (601), a rectangular plate (603) is connected in the placing groove (602) in a penetrating mode, an elastic protection cover (604) is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the rectangular plate (603), and a winding drum (605) used for winding the elastic protection cover (604) is connected to the bottom of an inner cavity of the rectangular frame (601) through a coil spring and a rotating shaft;

The two ends of the rectangular plate (603) are fixedly connected with first springs (606), one ends of the first springs (606) are fixedly connected with clamping blocks (607), round grooves (608) are formed in the two ends of the front side of the rectangular frame (601), limiting rods (609) are connected in a penetrating mode in the round grooves (608), one ends of the limiting rods (609) are fixedly connected with limiting plates (610), and second springs (611) are arranged outside the limiting rods (609).

2. The photovoltaic module mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein two ends of the top of the fixing frame (401) are connected with a circular shaft (402) through bearings, a transmission gear (403) is fixedly connected with the bottom end of the circular shaft (402), and a first motor (405) for driving the circular shaft (402) to rotate is fixedly arranged on two sides of the top end of the fixing frame (401).

3. The photovoltaic module mounting bracket according to claim 2, wherein racks (409) used in cooperation with the transmission gear (403) are fixedly installed on the front side and the rear side of the top end of the mounting frame (2).

4. The photovoltaic module mounting bracket according to claim 3, wherein two sides of the inner top end of the fixing frame (401) are fixedly connected with connecting frames (407), a brush roller (408) is connected between the two connecting frames (407) through a bearing, and a through hole for the brush roller (408) to pass through is formed in the middle of the bottom end of the fixing frame (401).

5. The photovoltaic module mounting bracket according to claim 4, wherein a first balancing weight (503) is slidably connected to the inside of the arc-shaped frame (502), and one end of the first balancing weight (503) is fixedly connected to one end of one side of the mounting frame (2).

6. A method of installing a photovoltaic module mounting bracket using the photovoltaic module mounting bracket of claim 5, comprising the steps of:

Step A, installation: the photovoltaic module is placed in the installation groove (3), the first motor (405) is controlled to work, and when the fixing frame (401) moves to two sides of the photovoltaic module on the installation groove (3) under the transmission of the transmission gear (403) and the rack (409), the first motor (405) is controlled to stop working;

Step B, adjusting: controlling the second motor (505) to work, driving the second balancing weight (507) to move by rotating the threaded rod (506), gradually inclining the mounting frame (2) when the second balancing weight (507) is close to the first balancing weight (503), and gradually turning the mounting frame (2) into a horizontal state when the second balancing weight (507) is far away from the first balancing weight (503);

Step C, protection: repeating the operation in the step A, moving the fixing frame (401) to two sides of the mounting frame (2) and pushing the limiting rod (609), moving the limiting disc (610) to the clamping block (607), pushing the clamping block (607) into the placing groove (602), repeating the operation in the step B, controlling the mounting frame (2) to be perpendicular to the base (1), enabling the rectangular plate (603) to move downwards under the action of gravity to be separated from the inside of the placing groove (602), and covering the elastic protective cover (604) on the photovoltaic module.