CN220884294U - Solar module and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar module and a vehicle. Solar modules are used in vehicles. The solar module comprises a solar panel and a fixed bracket. The solar panel is provided with a first electrical contact. The fixing bracket is configured to be disposed at a roof of a vehicle, and the fixing bracket fixes the solar panel such that the first electrical contact is electrically connected to the second electrical contact of the roof. In the solar module, the first electric contact piece is arranged on the solar panel, and the second electric contact piece is arranged on the roof, so that the solar panel and the vehicle are electrically connected through the first electric contact piece and the second electric contact piece, the electric quantity is transmitted through contact connection, a connecting wire is not needed, wiring trouble is avoided, and the working stability of the solar panel is improved.

Description

Solar module and vehicle

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of solar energy, in particular to a solar module and a vehicle.

Background

In the related art, a roof of a vehicle is provided with a solar panel, and the solar panel is connected with the vehicle through a connection line. The solar panel is connected to the connecting wire arranged on the roof, wiring is troublesome, and the connecting wire is exposed on the roof and is easy to damage, so that the solar panel cannot work normally.

Disclosure of utility model

The embodiment of the utility model provides a solar module and a vehicle to solve at least one technical problem.

A solar module according to an embodiment of the present utility model is for a vehicle, the solar module including:

a solar panel provided with a first electrical contact;

A fixing bracket configured to be disposed at a roof of the vehicle, the fixing bracket fixing the solar panel such that the first electrical contact is electrically connected to the second electrical contact of the roof.

In the solar module, the first electric contact piece is arranged on the solar panel, and the second electric contact piece is arranged on the roof, so that the solar panel and the vehicle are electrically connected through the first electric contact piece and the second electric contact piece, the electric quantity is transmitted through contact connection, a connecting wire is not needed, wiring trouble is avoided, and the working stability of the solar panel is improved.

In some embodiments, the first electrical contact is cylindrical, the end face of the second electrical contact is grooved, and the first electrical contact is partially located in the groove.

In some embodiments, the end of the first electrical contact remote from the solar panel is hemispherical.

In certain embodiments, the solar module includes a first buffer disposed between the solar panel and the second electrical contact.

In some embodiments, the fixing support comprises a frame body and a locking assembly, the frame body is arranged on the roof, the frame body is provided with a connecting hole, one part of the locking assembly penetrates through the connecting hole, and the other part of the locking assembly is used for fixing the solar panel in the frame body.

In some embodiments, the solar module includes a cover plate detachably connected to the frame, the frame and the roof enclose a receiving space, the cover plate seals the receiving space, and the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are located in the receiving space.

In some embodiments, the locking assembly includes a fastener and a locking member, the fastener is rotatably connected to the locking member, the fastener is disposed through the connection hole, and the fastener is configured to apply pressure to the locking member when rotated to clamp the solar panel within the frame.

In some embodiments, the locking member comprises a plate body and a limiting member, the plate body is rotatably connected with the fastening member, the limiting member is arranged at one end of the plate body away from the roof, and the limiting member extends from one end of the plate body away from the roof along a direction parallel to the roof.

In certain embodiments, the locking assembly includes a second bumper disposed between the plate body and the solar panel.

A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes the solar module according to any one of the above embodiments.

In the vehicle, through setting up first electric contact and setting up the second electric contact at the roof on solar panel for be connected through first electric contact and second electric contact electricity between solar panel and the vehicle, thereby realize with the contact connection transmission electric quantity, need not the connecting wire, avoid the wiring trouble, improve solar panel job stabilization nature.

Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the utility model.

Drawings

The foregoing and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent and readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a schematic exploded view of a portion of the structure of a solar module according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of another portion of the structure of a solar module according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the structure of a first electrical contact according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 5 is a top view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the utility model;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of A-A of FIG. 5;

fig. 7 is an enlarged view of a portion B in fig. 6.

Reference numerals illustrate:

100. A vehicle; 10. a solar module; 12. a solar panel; 14. a first electrical contact; 16. a fixed bracket; 18. a locking assembly; 20. a fastener; 21. a limiting ring; 22. a locking member; 23. a mounting hole; 24. a plate body; 26. a limiting piece; 28. a frame; 30. a connection hole; 32. a first buffer member; 34. a cover plate; 36. an accommodating space; 38. a second buffer member; 40. a roof; 42. a second electrical contact; 43. a groove.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary only for explaining the embodiments of the present utility model and are not to be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present utility model.

In an embodiment of the utility model, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through additional features therebetween. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "over" and "on" a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly under and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is less level than the second feature.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different structures of embodiments of the utility model. In order to simplify the disclosure of embodiments of the present utility model, components and arrangements of specific examples are described below. They are, of course, merely examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Embodiments of the present utility model may repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples, which are for the purpose of brevity and clarity, and do not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or arrangements discussed. In addition, embodiments of the present utility model provide examples of various specific processes and materials, but one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the application of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

Referring to fig. 1, 2 and 3, a solar module 10 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is used in a vehicle 100. The solar module 10 includes a solar panel 12 and a stationary bracket 16. The solar panel 12 is provided with a first electrical contact 14. The fixed bracket 16 is configured to be disposed on a roof 40 of the vehicle 100. The mounting bracket 16 secures the solar panel 12 such that the first electrical contact 14 is electrically connected to the second electrical contact 42 of the roof 40.

In the solar module 10, the first electrical contact 14 is disposed on the solar panel 12 and the second electrical contact 42 is disposed on the roof 40, so that the solar panel 12 and the vehicle 100 are electrically connected with the second electrical contact 42 through the first electrical contact 14, thereby realizing power transmission through contact connection, avoiding trouble of wiring, and improving the working stability of the solar panel 12.

Specifically, the roof 40 of the vehicle 100 may be provided with a solar module 10, and the solar module 10 may provide electrical energy to the vehicle 100. In the embodiment shown in fig. 1, the solar panel 12 may be rectangular in shape. Solar panel 12 may collect solar light and convert the solar energy into electrical energy. The bottom surface of the solar panel 12 may be provided with a first electrical contact 14. The first electrical contacts 14 may be provided in plurality, and the plurality of first electrical contacts 14 may be uniformly arranged on the solar panel 12. The mounting bracket 16 may be fixedly attached to the roof 40. The fixing bracket 16 and the roof 40 may form a receiving space 36, and the solar panel 12 may be placed in the receiving space 36. A second electrical contact 42 may be provided on the roof 40. The second electrical contact 42 may be located near the center of the roof 40. The second electrical contacts 42 are reliably provided in plurality. The number of second electrical contacts 42 may be provided corresponding to the number of first electrical contacts 14. In one embodiment, the solar panel 12 may be placed in the accommodating space 36, and then the solar panel 12 is fixed by the fixing support 16, so that the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 are connected and electrically connected, thereby realizing the transmission of electricity through contact connection, avoiding the need of connecting wires, avoiding trouble of wiring, and improving the working stability of the solar panel 12.

It should be noted that the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 may form an electrical connection by way of a contact. In one embodiment, solar panel 12 converts solar energy into electrical energy that may be transmitted to first electrical contact 14 and then electrically connected to second electrical contact 42 via first electrical contact 14 such that the electrical energy is transmitted to second electrical contact 42, and second electrical contact 42 may be electrically connected to the battery of vehicle 100 and thus to the battery of vehicle 100. The battery of the vehicle 100 may be a power battery or a storage battery.

Referring to fig. 4 and 7, in some embodiments, the first electrical contact 14 is cylindrical. The end face of the second electrical contact 42 is provided with a recess 43. The first electrical contact 14 is partially located within the recess 43.

In this manner, a contact connection may be achieved by inserting the first electrical contact 14 into the recess 43 such that the first electrical contact 14 is connected with the second electrical contact 42.

Specifically, in fig. 4, the first electrical contact 14 may be cylindrical. In other embodiments, the first electrical contact 14 may also be square-cylindrical. The bottom surface of the second electrical contact 42 may be fixedly attached to the vehicle roof 40. The top surface of the second electrical contact 42 may be provided with a recess 43. In one embodiment, when the solar panel 12 is mounted on the roof 40, an end of the first electrical contact 14 remote from the solar panel 12 may be inserted into the recess 43 such that the first electrical contact 14 is connected with the second electrical contact 42, and thus an end of the first electrical contact 14 inserted into the recess 43 is in contact with the bottom wall of the recess 43, thereby achieving a contact connection for transmitting electricity.

Referring to fig. 4 and 7, in some embodiments, the end of the first electrical contact 14 remote from the solar panel 12 is hemispherical.

In this way, the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 can be easily connected, avoiding damage caused by interference.

Specifically, one end of the first electrical contact 14 may be fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the solar panel 12 and form an electrical connection with the solar panel 12. The end of the first electrical contact 14 remote from the solar panel 12 may be hemispherical to facilitate introduction of the end of the first electrical contact 14 into the recess 43. In one embodiment, during the process of connecting the first electrical contact 14 with the second electrical contact 42, the first electrical contact 14 may be inserted into the groove 43 along the opening direction of the groove 43 in the opening direction of the groove 43, and the first electrical contact 14 may have a hemispherical end, so that the first electrical contact 14 may slide through the opening of the groove 43, thereby entering the groove 43 to avoid damage caused by interference. In fig. 4, one end of the first electrical contact 14 having a hemispherical shape may be denoted by S.

In addition, the side wall near the opening of the groove 43 may be formed with a chamfer, and after the hemispherical end of the first electrical contact 14 contacts the chamfer, the first electrical contact 14 can easily slide through the chamfer and enter the groove 43, so that the connection between the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 can be further facilitated.

Referring to fig. 3 and 7 in combination, in certain embodiments, the solar module 10 includes a first buffer 32. The first buffer 32 is disposed between the solar panel 12 and the second electrical contact 42.

In this way, the impact of the rigid contact between the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 can be reduced, avoiding damage to the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42.

Specifically, in the embodiment shown in fig. 7, the first cushioning member 32 may be a cushion pad. The first buffer 32 may have a ring shape. The first buffer 32 may be disposed on a top surface of the second electrical contact 42. In one embodiment, after the solar panel 12 is mounted on the roof 40 and the first electrical contact 14 is abutted with the second electrical contact 42, the first buffer 32 may be disposed between the solar panel 12 and the second electrical contact 42, so that the bottom surface of the solar panel 12 may be pressed against the first buffer 32 before the hemispherical end of the first electrical contact 14 contacts the bottom wall of the groove 43, and then the first electrical contact 14 may be pressed against the bottom wall of the groove 43 under the action of gravity, so that the impact of the first electrical contact 14 contacting the bottom wall of the groove 43 may be reduced, and damage to the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 may be avoided.

Referring to fig. 2, 3 and 7, in certain embodiments, the fixed bracket 16 includes a frame 28 and a locking assembly 18. The frame 28 is provided on the roof 40. The frame 28 is provided with a connecting hole 30. A portion of the locking assembly 18 is threaded through the attachment aperture 30. Another portion of the locking assembly 18 secures the solar panel 12 within the frame 28.

In this way, the solar panel 12 is prevented from loosening, and unstable connection of the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 is avoided.

Specifically, in fig. 1, the cross section of the frame 28 may be rectangular, and the frame 28 may be fixedly connected to the roof 40. A connecting hole 30 may be formed in a side surface of the frame 28 near the middle. In one embodiment, a portion of the locking assembly 18 may be threaded through the attachment aperture 30. During the process that one part of the locking component 18 passes through the connecting hole 30, the other part of the locking component 18 can be driven to move, so that the other part of the locking component 18 can fix the solar panel 12 in the frame 28, the solar panel 12 can be prevented from loosening, and unstable connection between the first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 is avoided.

In addition, in one embodiment, a locking assembly 18 may be disposed on the frame 28, with one locking assembly 18 disposed on one interior side of the frame 28 to secure the solar panel 12 against the opposite interior side of the frame 28.

In one embodiment, two locking assemblies 18 may be provided on the frame 28, and one locking assembly 18 may be provided on each of two opposing inner sides of the frame 28, such that the solar panel 12 may be secured within the frame 28 by the two locking assemblies 18 clamping the two sides of the solar panel 12.

In one embodiment, four locking assemblies 18 may be disposed on the frame 28, with each two locking assemblies 18 disposed on opposite inner sides of the frame 28, i.e., one locking assembly 18 (as shown) disposed on each of the four inner sides of the frame 28, such that the four sides of the solar panel 12 may be held by the four locking assemblies 18 to secure the solar panel 12 within the frame 28.

In other embodiments, not only one locking unit 18 but also a plurality of locking units 18 may be provided on one side of the housing 28, and the adjustment may be made according to circumstances.

Referring to fig. 1, 2 and 3, in certain embodiments, the solar module 10 includes a cover plate 34. The cover 34 is detachably attached to the frame 28. The frame 28 and the roof 40 define a receiving space 36. The cover plate 34 seals the accommodation space 36. The first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 are located in the receiving space 36.

In this way, liquids such as rain water can be prevented from entering the sealed space, avoiding shorting the first electrical contact 14, the second electrical contact 42, or other components.

Specifically, the cover plate 34 may have a rectangular shape. The cover 34 may be disposed over the frame 28. In one embodiment, when it is desired to use the solar panel 12, the cover 34 can be removed and after use, the cover 34 can be attached to the housing 28. The frame 28 and the roof 40 may form a receiving space 36. The solar panel 12 may be disposed within the receiving space 36. The first electrical contact 14 and the second electrical contact 42 are also disposed in the receiving space 36. In one embodiment, the cover 34 may seal the receiving space 36 to prevent liquids such as rain from entering the sealed space and shorting the first and second electrical contacts 14, 42 or other components. In addition, the cover 34 is fixedly attached to the frame 28, and may be fixedly attached to the frame 28 by using a sealing bolt (not shown) and a sealing gasket (not shown), or may be fixedly attached to the frame 28 by using a buckle (not shown) and a sealing gasket.

It should be noted that, in one embodiment, the cover 34 may be a transparent plate, and sunlight may directly be incident on the solar panel 12, so that the cover 34 may be used without being removed. In addition, although the cover plate 34 is a transparent plate, there is a certain refraction of light, so that the efficiency of collecting sunlight is lower than the efficiency of collecting sunlight by directly irradiating the solar panel 12 with sunlight after the cover plate 34 is detached.

Referring to fig. 2, in some embodiments, the locking assembly 18 includes a fastener 20 and a lock 22. The fastener 20 is rotatably coupled to the locking member 22. The fastener 20 is configured to apply pressure to the locking member 22 when rotated such that the locking member 22 clamps the solar panel 12 within the frame 28.

In this manner, the solar panel 12 may be further secured by the locking member 22.

Specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the fastener 20 comprises a bolt. One end of the fastener 20 may be provided with a stop collar 21. The stop collar 21 may be made of rubber. The side of the locking member 22 may be provided with mounting holes 23. The end of the fastener 20 provided with the retainer ring 21 is insertable into the mounting hole 23 so that the fastener 20 is rotatably connected to the locking member 22. In one embodiment, the fastener 20 may be threaded through the attachment hole 30, and the end of the fastener 20 with the stop collar 21 may be rotatably coupled to the locking member 22, such that pressure may be applied to the locking member 22 when the fastener 20 is rotated, thereby moving the locking member 22 to clamp the solar panel 12 within the frame 28.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the locking member 22 includes a plate 24 and a stop member 26. The plate 24 is rotatably coupled to the fastener 20. The limiter 26 is disposed at an end of the panel 24 remote from the roof 40. The stopper 26 extends from an end of the plate 24 remote from the roof 40 in a direction parallel to the roof 40.

Thus, the solar panel 12 is prevented from moving up and down, and the solar panel 12 is prevented from falling from the roof 40.

Specifically, the plate 24 may have a rectangular shape. The side of the plate 24 adjacent the fastener 20 is rotatably coupled to the fastener 20. The stop 26 may be disposed at an end of the panel 24 remote from the roof 40. The stop 26 may be positioned between the cover 34 and the solar panel 12 when the cover 34 is attached to the frame 28. In one embodiment, the limiting member 26 may extend from an end of the plate 24 away from the roof 40 in a direction parallel to the roof 40 and may abut against the top surface of the solar panel 12, so as to prevent the solar panel 12 from moving up and down and prevent the solar panel 12 from falling from the roof 40.

Referring to fig. 3 and 7 in combination, in certain embodiments, the locking assembly 18 includes a second bumper 38. The second buffer 38 is disposed between the panel body 24 and the solar panel 12.

In this way, damage to the solar panel 12 may be avoided.

Specifically, in fig. 2, the second cushioning member 38 may be a cushion pad. The second dampener 38 may be disposed on a side of the plate 24 remote from the fastener 20. In one embodiment, the second buffer 38 may be disposed between the plate body 24 and the solar panel 12 when the solar panel 12 is secured within the frame 28, so that excessive clamping force during clamping of the solar panel 12 by the plate body 24 is avoided, and the solar panel 12 is prevented from being damaged.

Referring to fig. 1 and 3, a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present utility model includes a solar module 10 in accordance with any of the embodiments described above.

In the vehicle 100, the first electrical contact 14 is disposed on the solar panel 12 and the second electrical contact 42 is disposed on the roof 40, so that the solar panel 12 and the vehicle 100 are electrically connected with the second electrical contact 42 through the first electrical contact 14, thereby realizing power transmission through contact connection, avoiding trouble of wiring and improving the working stability of the solar panel 12.

Specifically, the vehicle 100 includes, but is not limited to, a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, an extended range electric vehicle, a fuel-powered vehicle, a hydrogen-powered vehicle, and the like. The solar panel 12 assembly may be disposed on a roof 40 of the vehicle 100. In one embodiment, by providing the first electrical contact 14 on the solar panel 12 and providing the second electrical contact 42 on the roof 40, the solar panel 12 is electrically connected to the second electrical contact 42 through the first electrical contact 14, so that the power is transmitted through the contact connection, no connection wire is needed, trouble in wiring is avoided, and the stability of the operation of the solar panel 12 is improved.

In the description of the present specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it will be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and not to be construed as limiting the utility model, and that variations, modifications, alternatives and variations may be made to the above embodiments by one of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the utility model.

Claims (10)

1. A solar module for a vehicle, the solar module comprising:

a solar panel provided with a first electrical contact;

A fixing bracket configured to be disposed at a roof of the vehicle, the fixing bracket fixing the solar panel such that the first electrical contact is electrically connected to the second electrical contact of the roof.

2. The solar module of claim 1, wherein the first electrical contact is cylindrical and the end face of the second electrical contact is grooved, the first electrical contact being partially within the groove.

3. The solar module of claim 2, wherein an end of the first electrical contact remote from the solar panel is hemispherical.

4. The solar module of claim 2, wherein the solar module comprises a first buffer disposed between the solar panel and the second electrical contact.

5. The solar module of claim 1, wherein the fixing bracket comprises a frame body and a locking assembly, the frame body is arranged on the vehicle roof, the frame body is provided with a connecting hole, one part of the locking assembly penetrates through the connecting hole, and the other part of the locking assembly is used for fixing the solar panel in the frame body.

6. The solar module of claim 5, wherein the solar module includes a cover plate detachably connected to the frame, the frame and the roof enclose a receiving space, the cover plate seals the receiving space, and the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are located in the receiving space.

7. The solar module of claim 5, wherein the locking assembly includes a fastener and a locking member, the fastener being rotatably coupled to the locking member, the fastener passing through the coupling aperture, the fastener configured to apply pressure to the locking member when rotated to clamp the solar panel within the frame.

8. The solar module of claim 7, wherein the locking member comprises a plate and a limiting member, the plate is rotatably connected with the fastener, the limiting member is disposed at an end of the plate away from the roof, and the limiting member extends from the end of the plate away from the roof in a direction parallel to the roof.

9. The solar module of claim 8, wherein the locking assembly includes a second buffer disposed between the plate body and the solar panel.

10. A vehicle comprising a solar module according to any one of claims 1-9.