DE202011108889U1 - positioning - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for positioning (1) at least one means for receiving solar energy (2), at least consisting of a planar basic body (4), the basic body (4) consisting of several areas (6, 8, 10) and one opposite to a receiving area (6) movable floor area (8) and a relative to the receiving area (6) movable support area (10) for supporting the receiving area (6) relative to the bottom area (8), characterized in that at least one at least temporarily pivotally trained and in the Receiving portion (6) arranged and with the main body (4) integrally connected storage means (12, 13) for at least partially spacing the means for receiving solar energy (2) relative to the receiving area (6) is provided.

Description

The innovation relates to a device for positioning means for receiving solar energy according to the preambles of the claims 1 and 3 and a thermosiphon storage collector system according to claim 10.

It is known that solar panels and / or heat collectors are preferably arranged obliquely to a horizontal plane, so that the solar radiation falls in a vertical angle as possible to the solar panels and / or heat collectors. For oblique arrangement of solar panels and / or heat collectors on a substrate, in particular, for example, on a flat roof, therefore, such devices are needed, where the solar panels and / or heat collectors can be arranged in an oblique position. Conventional means for the construction of such devices usually comprise a first, in particular frame-like device part which can be placed on a substrate, and a second device part, which is durable in an oblique position to the first device part. The solar panels and / or heat collectors can then be arranged on the second device part in an oblique position. The means for the construction of such devices, ie in particular the aforementioned device parts, are usually made of steel profiles.

According to the EP 2 348 264 A1 However, such arrangements are cheaper to produce by a one-piece plate. The basic idea of EP 2 348 264 A1 Accordingly, it is to use a plate as a means for establishing a device for the arrangement of solar panels and / or heat collectors on a substrate. Compared with the previously used means, for example in the form of the aforementioned steel profiles or plastic boxes, the use of a plate for producing such a device is associated with considerable cost advantages. The EP 2 348 264 A1 thus represents a positioning device for a mounting system for PV modules without a tool to be mounted. In particular, a hollow chamber profile made of polypropylene (PP) is delivered in a flat state to the end customer. This profile is similar to a corrugated cardboard carton, but made of the material PP. Pre-folded and cut to size, the system is folded up by the end customer and connected with plastic connectors without tools. The system provides a flat bearing surface with holes to which a module can be attached. These holes form the interfaces between the collector and the mounting system, through which the entire mechanical forces (wind / snow load) are transmitted. These interfaces are chosen unfavorably in the prior art, which can cause damage to the device at high loads.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device for positioning means for receiving solar energy and a thermosiphon storage collector system, wherein an optimization of the known from the prior art installation system for flat and slightly inclined roofs should be such that an improved power transmission of the mechanical Ensures loads from the collector to the positioning system while reducing the manufacturing costs for a storage collector system.

The solution to the above object is achieved on the one hand by a positioning device for positioning at least one means for receiving solar energy, wherein the device consists of at least one planar base body, wherein the base body consists of several areas and one with respect to a receiving area movable bottom area and one with respect to the Receiving portion has movable support portion for supporting the receiving area relative to the bottom portion.

According to the invention, at least one at least temporarily pivotable about an axis and arranged in the region of the receiving portion and integrally connected to the main body storage means for at least partially, in particular one-sided or at least one or both sides, spacing of the means for receiving solar energy relative to the receiving area provided. The axis preferably extends in the base body and is preferably formed in the region of the position of a fold.

A one-sided spacing is preferably a mounting situation in which one end of the longitudinally extending means for receiving solar energy with respect to the receiving area is arranged at a certain distance. Bilateral spacing analogously describes that there is a distance between both ends of the means for receiving solar energy and the receiving area. According to a further preferred embodiment of the present innovation, the storage means is designed for positive reception of the means for receiving solar energy.

This embodiment is advantageous because a positive storage, positioning or fixing preferably describes an arrangement form according to which the means for receiving solar energy due to opposing wall areas is prevented by the storage means directly or indirectly an undesirable Position change in one, two or three directions and / or make an undesirable rotation at the destination. However, it is conceivable here that, in addition to the form-fitting arrangement form, the means for receiving solar energy is additionally held in a friction-locked, materially bonded and / or field-locked manner at the destination.

Preferably, the means for receiving solar energy at least in sections, and preferably completely on a negative form of the storage means.

On the other hand, the object is also achieved by a positioning device for positioning at least one means for receiving solar energy, wherein the device consists at least of a flat base body, wherein the base body consists of several areas and one with respect to a receiving area movable bottom portion and one with respect to the receiving area having movable support portion for supporting the receiving area relative to the bottom portion.

According to the invention, at least one storage means integrally connected to the receiving area is provided for positively receiving the means for receiving solar energy.

The above-mentioned solutions have the advantages over the prior art that, on the one hand, the storage means can be positioned in a simple and fast manner, whereby a non-specialist can easily make a secure installation of a means for receiving solar energy on the device. On the other hand, the device has the advantage that a secure positioning of the means for receiving solar energy to the device and preferably can be done directly on the device.

The optimized positioning system is preferably used for a storage collector system. This storage collector concept consists of a means for receiving solar energy, d. H. preferably from a tube or a solid, which serves as an absorber and / or preferably at the same time as a memory. In the area in which the solar radiation strikes the tube, the tube is provided with a transparent cover or insulating layer, the rest of the tube circumference is preferably enclosed by an insulating sheath.

The storage means are preferably elements which are recessed in the support surface and which serve after opening as a support surface for the storage collector. The number of storage means can be chosen arbitrarily, wherein each positioning preferably at least 1 or 2 storage means are provided per means for receiving solar energy, and more preferably 3, 4, 5 or more means for receiving solar energy. It is conceivable in this case that not all storage means are designed to be pivotable and / or for positive reception, and this is particularly preferred for at least the first and the second storage means. Furthermore, it is conceivable that one or more storage means for storing more than one, in particular 2 or 3, serve for receiving solar energy. This embodiment is advantageous in that the transmission of power from the means for receiving the solar energy or the storage collector to the positioning system by means of larger force transmission surfaces and a plurality of connection points is significantly more secure.

In the present case, one piece is preferably to be understood as meaning that there is a material connection between the individual regions forming the base plate. It is thus conceivable that the base plate of various materials or just one material, in particular a plastic exists. It is also conceivable that individual areas of the base plate are non-destructively replaceable, supplements or changeable.

The movement elements or bent edges, along which the individual regions of the base body or the plate are movable or bendable, preferably extend linearly. Preferably, the bent edges are each provided in the form of a material weakening, for example in the form of a perforation or embossing. Optionally, the bending edges may also be formed as a film hinge. The only thing that matters is that the plate along the creases is much easier kinkable than in their other sections. Preferably, each crease edge opens at its two ends in a side edge of the plate, so that the plate along the creases is particularly easy kinkable. The receiving area of the plate serves as a support for the means for accommodating solar energy that can be arranged on the device that can be constructed by the plate. In the oblique position of the receiving area, the respective main surfaces of the bottom area and the receiving area are inclined, ie at an angle to each other. By now setting up the device, which has been erected from the plate, with its bottom area on a substrate, the receiving area extends obliquely or inclined to the ground in its position, so that means for receiving solar energy in an oblique position can be arranged on the receiving area. The slope or inclination of the receiving area relative to the ground is defined by the other areas and adjustable. Specifically, the one or more further areas are dimensioned such that they can be bent over their respective creases in such a position and fixed therein that the receiving area is durable in a defined oblique position by means of the other areas in the device can be erected from the plate.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the present innovation, the storage means is pivotable relative to the receiving area. This embodiment is advantageous since a plurality of base bodies can be transported in a space-saving manner and the storage means can be transferred to the receiving position for positioning the means for receiving the solar energy in a defined manner for simple, secure and rapid assembly.

As pivoting is preferably understood any rotational movement of a bearing means about an axis formed on the base body, wherein it is also conceivable that instead of the rotational movement or in addition to the rotational movement also a compression, expansion and / or displacement movement of the storage medium takes place. Such movement may be reversible or irreversible in one or more directions.

Movable or movable preferably describes bending, rotating or pivoting about a defined axis or edge. "Moving" is particularly preferably understood as meaning the buckling or pivoting along creasing edges. According to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, preferably at least two and particularly preferably three or four wall elements which are integrally connected to the receiving area and pivotable relative to the receiving area are provided on the receiving area for limiting the space surrounding the means for receiving solar energy.

This embodiment is advantageous because it allows housing of the means for receiving solar energy, whereby it is protected from dirt, contact, theft, weather conditions, etc.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, an at least partially transparent covering means for limiting the space at least partially enclosed by the wall elements and the receiving area can be coupled to the wall elements.

This embodiment is advantageous because the enclosure is further completed and further, by functional integration, a more cost-effective production of the storage collector is made possible. The side walls, the bottom and the covering means of the positioning system are at the same time the side walls or walls of the storage collector. On the one hand, this leads to a considerable cost advantage over the arrangement known from the prior art and, on the other hand, it is possible for the delimited space to be filled with any desired substances. Furthermore, this embodiment is advantageous because the partially or completely transparent covering means makes it possible to apply solar energy or light to the means for receiving solar energy.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the covering means has defined contact points for contacting the means for receiving solar energy. This embodiment is advantageous because at least one further degree of freedom of movement of the means for receiving solar energy can be limited.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the space bounded at least by the turning elements, the receiving area and the covering means is at least partially filled or filled with a preferably flowable material. This embodiment is advantageous because flowable materials such as liquids or loose bulk material can be used as insulation. The substances or the bulk material can be introduced here in the space generated by the walls, the receiving area and the covering means. The substance can also be any building material, such. As earth, concrete, wood, metal, plastic, etc. By heavy materials, an increase in the contact pressure of the entire device to the ground is possible, whereby a fixation of the position of the overall device is achieved. However, this can be additionally or alternatively z. B by adhesive, clamping or screw connections reach. Thus, it is also conceivable that in several devices according to the invention side by side or in succession, a connection of these devices is made together to create a rigid and in the whole heavier device.

However, the filling material can also be used for thermal decoupling or thermal insulation. So it is conceivable that z. B. loose bulk material such. B.

Styrofoam chips from packaging technology, are filled as insulation, which is significantly cheaper than, for example, a dimensionally stable insulating component made of EPP. This has the advantage that the efficiency of the means for receiving solar energy is increased cost-effectively.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the present innovation, the base body consists at least partially of plastic, in particular of polypropylene, and / or of metal, composite material or combinations thereof.

A renewal basic body in the form of a plastic plate is preferably made of a weather and UV-resistant, as rigid as possible plastic. Preferably, a plastic plate made of polypropylene (PP) is used. Furthermore, a plastic plate in the form of a structural chamber plate is preferably used for the plate according to the invention. Structural chamber panels consist of two flat plastic cover layers, between which a structured plastic middle layer is arranged. The plastic middle layer may be formed, for example, knobbed or profiled. Correspondingly formed Strukturkammerplatten are characterized by a very high strength, in particular a high bending stiffness, at the same time only relatively low weight. Further, corresponding plastic structural chamber panels may be used to construct apparatus for providing means for receiving solar energy.

Preferably, plastic plates with a thickness in the range between 4 and 7 mm and preferably with a basis weight in the range between 1,000 and 2,500 g / m ³ can be used. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the plate along the creasing edges in such a way in a transport position can be bent, that the outer circumference of the bent plate in the transport position does not exceed the outer circumference of a Euro pallet and, for example, corresponds to the outer circumference of a Euro pallet. This has the particular advantage that several of the devices according to the invention can be stacked on a EURO pallet.

Furthermore, the present innovation also relates to a thermosiphon storage collector system comprising at least one positioning device according to the innovation according to claim 1 or claim 2 and at least one storage collector arranged in the positioning device, in particular a storage device for storing energy.

Furthermore, the inventive positioning device is suitable for use in a system for receiving solar energy or for use in a thermosiphon storage collector system.

A method for assembling a positioning device according to the invention preferably comprises at least the steps of moving or bending the individual regions of the basic body, fixing the regions in the desired positions relative to one another and aligning the or the storage means. Furthermore, the steps of introducing the means for receiving solar energy, the fixation or the enclosure of the means for receiving solar energy by means of the covering means and the filling of flowable materials are possible.

The object of EP 2 348 264 A1 is incorporated by reference in its entirety into the subject of the present patent application and thereby incorporated in the same.

Further advantages, objects and features of the present invention will be explained with reference to the following description of appended drawings in which positioning devices or thermosiphon storage collector systems are shown by way of example. Components of the positioning device, which in the figures at least substantially coincide in terms of their function, can be characterized here with the same reference numerals, these components need not be quantified or explained in all figures.

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1 A cross-sectional view through a renewal thermosiphon storage collector system;

2 a plan view of a main body of the inventive positioning device;

3 a side view of a novel positioning device;

4a the renewal thermosiphon storage collector system in a first mounting state;

4b the renewal thermosiphon storage collector system in a second mounting state; and

4c the renewal thermosiphon storage collector system in a third state of assembly.

In 1 is schematically a renewal proper positioning 1 shown in a cross-sectional view in the x / z plane. The positioning device 1 extends with its longitudinal direction as well as the means for receiving solar energy 2 in the y direction. The means for receiving solar energy 2 is preferably a storage collector 2 which may have any shape. The storage collector is preferred 2 However, in cross-section spherical and more preferably round or oval, where it may also have rectilinear sections or may consist entirely of rectilinear sections. The storage collector 2 has an absorbent area 3 on, over which the light waves or solar energy from the storage collector 2 is receivable. The absorbing area 3 is at least partially of an insulation 5 surround. The insulation 5 is preferably loose bulk material, but may also be formed by one or more molded parts, in particular EPP molded parts. The reference number 19 indicates a transparent area through which the light waves reach the absorbing area 3 of the storage collector 2 reach. The transparent area 19 is preferably designed as a cover, as part of a cover and / or as transparent insulation. The whole of the positioning device 1 and the means for receiving solar energy 2 provides a thermosiphon storage collector system 24 represents.

In 2 is a basic body 4 shown in a first flat state. The main body 4 includes according to this illustration, at least one receiving area 6 and a floor area connected thereto or arranged thereon via a first bending axis K1 8th as well as a support region connected thereto or arranged thereon via a second bending axis K2 10 , Furthermore, via the third and fourth bending axis K3 and K4, the first and second wall element 14 and 16 with the recording area 6 connected. Further, at the receiving area 6 by means of the fifth and sixth bending axis K5 and K6, the first and second storage means 12 and 13 arranged. The storage means 12 and 13 more preferably consist of the same material, from which also the receiving area 6 exists and is in the in 2 shown state partially and particularly preferably completely on the receiving area 6 at. According to the arrows P1 and P2, the base body is transferred to the state suitable for use by pivoting or bending of the floor area 8th and the support area 10 around the first and second bending axis K1 and K2. The pivoting movement takes place in such a way around the bending axes K1 and K2 that the bottom area 8th and the support area 10 the surface portion of the receiving area 6 at least partially covered, that of the with the storage means 12 . 13 provided facing surface portion facing away. According to the arrows P3 and P4 there is a pivoting movement of the wall elements 14 . 16 so around the buckling axes K3 and K4 that the wall elements 14 . 16 face and the storage means 12 and 13 are arranged adjacent. The wall elements are preferred 14 . 16 in the condition of use approximately at right angles or at right angles to the receiving area 6 aligned. The storage means 12 and 13 are transferred by pivoting movements about the bending axes K6 and K6 from the transport state to the use state.

In 3 is a side view of the positioning device 1 shown in the y / z plane. The recording area 6 , the ground area 8th and the support area 10 form an arbitrary triangular cross-section. Preferably, the areas form 6 . 8th and 10 a right-angled triangle. The floor area 8th and the support area 10 are preferably by means of releasable coupling agents (not shown), such as. As magnetic connections, Velcro, push-button connections, screw connections, etc. and / or combinations thereof, connectable to each other or against each other in position fixable. It is also conceivable that indissoluble compounds are used. With the reference number 18 is a covering means marked on the wall elements 14 and 16 (not shown) is attached.

In the 4a -C are various stages of manufacturing a thermosyphon storage collector system 24 shown. According to 4a a pivoting movement of the wall element takes place 14 in the direction of arrow P3 and about the bending axis K3, a pivotal movement of the wall element takes place analogously 16 in the direction of arrow P4 about the bending axis K4. The wall elements 14 and 16 neighbors in their final position ( 4b . 4c ) the storage means 12 and 13 (Not shown). The storage means 12 . 13 are before or after the pivoting movement of the wall elements 14 . 16 in the opposite of the receiving area 6 tilted or right-angled position. The floor area 8th is in the representations 4a C already pivoted about the bending axis K1. That means the side surfaces 14 . 16 as well as the middle parts 8th . 10 can be folded up or folded down and, if necessary, can be fixed in the desired end position.

In 4b is the means to absorb solar energy 2 with the cover or lid 18 in the positioning 1 can be used or placed or placed on it. This can be done at the same time or at different times. The covering agent 18 Here is preferably an insulating mold z. B. made of expanded polypropylene and is preferably attached from above, where it is in the folded-up side walls 14 . 16 engages or vice versa. The covering agent 18 has a transparent area 19 and several contact points 20 . 22 for contacting the storage collector 2 on. It is also conceivable that the covering 18 only one or a large number of contact areas 20 . 22 , in particular 2, 4, 6 or more. Preferably, the contact areas / points are formed such that a surface contact with the means for receiving solar energy 2 can be generated, wherein alternatively or additionally punctiform or linear contact points 20 . 22 are conceivable.

In 4c is the covering agent 18 via a first and a second coupling means 25 . 26 on the wall elements 14 . 16 arranged. The coupling between the cover 18 and the wall elements 14 . 16 may in turn be designed releasably or permanently. Furthermore, it can be seen from this illustration that the contact points 20 . 22 at the storage collector 2 issue. It is possible that this is done completely without contact force, only with a low or with a high contact pressure. The storage collector 2 is fixed, so that the covering 18 or the insulating component, the storage collector 2 and positioning system or the positioning device 1 form a solid entity. The on the storage collector 2 acting forces are either from the pipe 2 on the pipe supports 12 . 13 or from the pipe 2 transferred to the side walls via the EPP component. Thus, the forces become more uniform and over several surfaces 20 . 22 and components 12 . 13 . 18 to the positioning system 1 transfer. The resulting cavity around the storage tube 2 can with an insulating and inexpensive bulk material such. B. styrofoam chips, filled.

At this point, it should be noted that the applicant reserves the right to claim all disclosed in the application documents features as far as they individually or in combination with each other generic or known from the prior art positioning advantageously develop.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

positioning

2

Means for receiving solar energy / storage collector

3

Absorbing area

4

body

5

insulation

6

reception area

8th

floor area

10

support area

12

First storage agent

13

Second storage agent

14

First wall element

16

Second wall element

18

covering

19

Transparent area

20

First contact point

22

Second contact point

24

Thermosiphonspeicherkollektorsystem

25

First coupling agent

26

Second coupling agent

K1

First bend axis

K2

Second bending axis

K3

Third bend axis

K4

Fourth bend axis

K5

Fifth bending axis

K6

Sixth bend axis

P1

first pivoting movement

P2

second pivoting movement

P3

third pivoting movement

P4

fourth pivoting movement

x

first axial direction

y

second axial direction

z

third axial direction

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• EP 2348264 A1 [0003, 0003, 0003, 0033]

Claims (11)

Device for positioning ( 1 ) of at least one means for receiving solar energy ( 2 ), at least consisting of a flat body ( 4 ), where the basic body ( 4 ) from several areas ( 6 . 8th . 10 ) and one opposite a receiving area ( 6 ) movable floor area ( 8th ) and one opposite the receiving area ( 6 ) movable support area ( 10 ) for supporting the receiving area ( 6 ) in relation to the floor area ( 8th ), characterized in that at least one at least temporarily pivotally trained and in the region of the receiving area ( 6 ) and with the basic body ( 4 ) integrally connected storage means ( 12 . 13 ) for at least partially spacing the means for receiving solar energy ( 2 ) opposite the receiving area ( 6 ) is provided. Positioning device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage means ( 12 . 13 ) for positively receiving the means for receiving solar energy ( 2 ) is trained. Device for positioning ( 1 ) of at least one means for receiving solar energy ( 2 ), at least consisting of a flat body ( 4 ), where the basic body ( 4 ) from several areas ( 6 . 8th . 10 ) and one opposite a receiving area ( 6 ) movable floor area ( 8th ) and one opposite the receiving area ( 6 ) movable support area ( 10 ) for supporting the receiving area ( 6 ) in relation to the floor area ( 8th ), characterized in that at least one integral with the receiving area ( 6 ) associated storage means ( 12 . 13 ) for positively receiving the means for receiving solar energy ( 2 ) is provided. Positioning device ( 1 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the storage means ( 12 . 13 ) opposite the receiving area ( 6 ) is pivotable. Positioning device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the mutually movable areas ( 6 . 8th . 10 ) of the basic body ( 4 ) are connectable to each other in the form of a triangular prism so that the receiving area ( 6 ) an inclination with a predeterminable inclination angle relative to the ground area ( 8th ) having. Positioning device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at the receiving area ( 6 ) two with the receiving area ( 6 ) integrally connected and pivotable relative to the receiving area wall elements ( 14 . 16 ) for limiting the means for receiving solar energy ( 2 ) are provided surrounding space. Positioning device ( 1 ) according to claim 6, characterized in that an at least partially transparent cover ( 18 ) for limiting the wall elements ( 14 . 16 ) and the recording area ( 6 ) at least partially enclosed space with the wall elements ( 14 . 16 ) can be coupled. Positioning device ( 1 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the covering means ( 18 ) defined contact points ( 20 . 22 ) for contacting the means for receiving solar energy ( 2 ) having. Positioning device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 7 and 8, characterized in that the at least by the wall elements ( 14 . 16 ), the recording area ( 6 ) and the covering means ( 18 ) limited space is at least partially filled with flowable material. Positioning device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the basic body ( 4 ) consists at least partially of plastic, in particular polypropylene. Thermosiphon storage collector system ( 24 ) comprising at least one positioning device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims and at least one in the positioning device ( 1 ) arranged storage collector ( 2 ).

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