DE202023100298U1 - Arrangement and mounting adapter for attaching solar modules to a supporting structure erected on an agricultural area - Google Patents

Abstract

Arrangement (10) for attaching solar modules (24) to a support structure (12) which is erected on an agricultural area (2), the support structure (12) being set up to hold plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories is; wherein the arrangement (10) comprises a carrier system (11) with:
- at least one elongate beam (18) adapted to conduct water along its longitudinal axis (L), and;
- A support structure (22) which is supported on the elongate support (18) and on which a plurality of solar modules can be attached; and wherein the arrangement (10) comprises a plurality of fastening adapters (30) which are set up for fastening the carrier system (11) to the holding structure (12) and wherein each fastening adapter (30) is adapted to at least one dimension of the holding structure (12) and / or can be adapted to an angle of inclination of the holding structure (12).

Description

The invention relates to an arrangement and a fastening adapter for attaching solar modules to a support structure that is erected on an agricultural area.

The erection of photovoltaic systems with a plurality of solar modules above agricultural land is known. This relates in particular to agricultural areas that are located, for example, outside of greenhouses or comparable enclosures, ie which are open agricultural areas. An example of such a system can be found in DE 202021100803 U1 the applicant. In technical terms, such systems are assigned to the field of agri-photovoltaics.

One challenge with agri-photovoltaics is the effort and cost involved in building the appropriate systems. These systems also take up space that is often no longer usable for other agricultural infrastructure or for growing plants.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to improve the placement of solar modules on (and more precisely above) agricultural land. In particular, it is an object to limit the effort and costs associated with this and/or to improve the use of space.

This object is solved by the subject matter of the appended independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are defined in the dependent claims, in this description and in the figures.

Accordingly, an arrangement for attaching solar modules to a support structure is proposed, which is erected on an agricultural area (in particular an open area). The holding structure can be set up, for example, to hold plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories. Ropes can also be understood here as non-twisted or braided flexible strands of material, for example plastic cords or other single strands of material.

• - wenigstens einem langgestreckten Träger, der für ein Leiten von Wasser entlang seiner Längsachse eingerichtet ist, und;
• - einer Trägerstruktur, die sich an dem langgestreckten Träger abstützt und an der eine Mehrzahl von Solarmodulen anbringbar ist.

The arrangement includes a support system with:

• - at least one elongate beam arranged for conducting water along its longitudinal axis, and;
• - A support structure which is supported on the elongate support and on which a plurality of solar modules can be attached.

The arrangement also includes a plurality of fastening adapters which are set up for fastening the carrier system to the holding structure and each fastening adapter can be adapted to at least one dimension of the holding structure and/or to (in particular at least) one angle of inclination of the holding structure. The angle of inclination of the support structure can be, for example, an angle of inclination relative to the agricultural area. The angle of inclination can be defined by any floor-mounted element of the support structure disclosed herein.

The support structure can already be erected, in particular at a significant time interval from the supplementing of the arrangement disclosed here. Accordingly, with the solution disclosed herein, a possibility for retrofitting solar modules (and thus retrofitting a photovoltaic system) can be provided on and using an already existing holding structure.

The holding structure can correspond to common examples from the state of the art. It can be floor mounted. According to one variant, however, the arrangement disclosed here (or at least its support system) is not directly ground-mounted and/or has no ground contact, with the exception of an optional support arrangement explained below. Instead, the arrangement disclosed here (or at least its support system) can remain above the agricultural area. For this purpose, it can be carried and/or supported by the holding structure. In particular, the arrangement disclosed here (or at least its support system) can be placed on the holding structure and/or positioned at least partially vertically above it. The support structure can consequently serve as a vertical spacer to the agricultural area.

References herein to spatial directions such as vertical or horizontal may refer to and/or be defined in relation to the agricultural area. A vertical direction may be along an axis along which the gravitational force acts. Where reference is made herein to soil, it may be included in agricultural land.

The support structure may include a plurality of poles or other ground-mounted elements, such as supports, posts, or columns. In general, the floor-mounted Ele each be elongated. They can extend at an angle to the agricultural area. This angle (in particular a smallest angle between the element and the floor) can, for example, be more than 45°, for example between 50° and 90°.

The holding structure can be set up to hold and/or tension agricultural accessories of the type mentioned above. This may also include indirectly supporting and/or tensioning, for example by supporting and/or tensioning ropes or other elements to which agricultural accessories of any type disclosed herein are attached.

The holding structure and in particular its optional ground-mounted elements can be distributed over an area of several square meters, in particular several 100 m ² , for example more than 1000 m ² , within the agricultural area. The arrangement disclosed here can also extend over several 100 m ² , for example more than 1000 m ² .

Each fastening adapter can, for example, be adjustable for adaptation to the holding structure and/or can be arranged on the holding structure in one of several possible different configurations relative to the latter. For example, a fastening adapter can be in several parts and can include a corresponding number of components. Adjusting the fastening adapters can include changing the arrangement of these components relative to one another. The holding structure, on the other hand, cannot be adjustable. In particular, their dimensions and/or angles of inclination can be unchangeable.

The attachment adapters may be the only components by which the assembly and support structure are attached to one another. In other words, the fastening adapters (in particular exclusively the fastening adapters) can couple the carrier system and the holding structure to one another, in particular mechanically couple them. Viewed along a vertical spatial axis, the fastening adapters can be positioned between at least one section of the holding structure and at least one section of the carrier system. Additionally or alternatively, the fastening adapters can be positioned vertically below at least one section of the carrier system and/or vertically above at least one section of the holding structure.

The fastening adapters can be mechanically fastened to the carrier system (in particular to at least one component thereof) and/or the holding structure. If reference is made herein to a fastening adapter in the singular, it is understood that the corresponding design can also apply to any other fastening adapter. This does not rule out that the arrangement can also include other attachment adapters that are not designed according to the invention.

An advantage of the arrangement disclosed here is that it can be retrofitted to existing support structures. By providing the attachment adapters, such a retrofitting can take place without extensive changes to the holding structure itself.

Furthermore, functional integration is achieved since the holding structure can be used not only for holding and/or tensioning the agricultural accessories but also for holding and in particular carrying the arrangement above the agricultural area. This means that no additional (or at least only a small number) of floor-mounted elements are required to support the assembly directly. This reduces the space required for the arrangement accordingly, so that a larger proportion of the agricultural area can be used for plant cultivation. This further reduces the costs compared to known agri-photovoltaic systems, where ground-mounted substructures to support the arrangement are a significant cost factor. This substructure is also not intended and usable for holding agricultural accessories.

Targeted water management is also made possible by means of the water-carrying carrier. For example, rainwater can be diverted from the solar modules into a reservoir. The water can be taken from this reservoir as needed to irrigate the agricultural area. This also improves crop protection, for example in heavy rain.

According to a variant, the support can support the support structure. For example, the carrier structure (and/or the attachment adapters) can be attached to the carrier. Thus, the carrier also enables functional integration, since it can also provide a load-bearing and/or statically relevant function in addition to guiding water.

One embodiment provides that each mounting adapter is set up to receive (or also at least partially enclose) a section of one of the floor-mounted elements. This section can be a free end of the floor mounted element. In particular, it can be a section pointing away (ie facing away) from the ground. Alternatively or additionally, it may be a portion and in particular an end that, viewed along the longitudinal axis of the beam, is opposite to a portion or end that is positioned close to, on or in the soil of the agricultural land. For example, the mounting adapter may be configured to receive a tip or head of a ground mounted member of any type disclosed herein.

In addition or as an alternative, each fastening adapter can be set up to receive (or also at least partially enclose) a section of the agricultural accessory. In particular, it can be a section that is held on the received section of the floor-mounted element. For example, the mounting adapter can be assembled around an existing assembly of ground mounted element and agricultural equipment held thereon without having to disconnect them from each other.

Receiving in the mounting adapter may include the corresponding portion of the ground mounted element and/or agricultural accessory being at least partially surrounded by and/or overlapping the mounting adapter.

According to one aspect, each fastening adapter is set up to produce a clamping connection with the holding structure and/or the carrier (and/or the carrier system). In particular, the fastening adapter can be set up for generating the clamping force and/or can be fastened to the holding structure (and/or the carrier and/or carrier system) while achieving the clamping effect. The clamping connection can be synonymous with producing a frictional connection or, in other words, a non-positive connection. Additionally or alternatively, a fastening adapter can be set up in each case to create a form fit with the holding structure (and/or the carrier and/or carrier system). The clamping connection can include the corresponding joining partners being clamped to one another, into one another and/or against one another. For example, the carrier may be clamped into or between a mounting adapter and mating assembly and/or mounting adapter and carrier system assembly discussed below.

According to a further development, the fastening adapter is preferably connected to the holding structure (and/or the support system) exclusively by a clamp connection and/or a positive fit, in particular without requiring modifications to the holding structure (and/or the support system). For example, the holding structure (and/or the support system) cannot accommodate any fastening screws, fastening bolts or the like and/or can be free of corresponding bores to be provided for this purpose. Existing holding constructions for agricultural accessories rarely have such structures, particularly on their free end sections, which could be used for accommodating fastening bolts, for example. These structures would therefore first have to be produced with a corresponding amount of effort, which the fastening adapters disclosed here can avoid.

Accordingly, one embodiment provides that the fastening adapter can be fastened to the holding structure (and/or the support system) without jointly receiving a fastening means (e.g. a fastening bolt or screw) in the fastening adapter (and/or in the support system) and the holding structure .

Additionally or alternatively, the fastening adapter can rest exclusively on the outer surfaces of the holding structure (and/or the support system) and, for example, not on the inner surfaces of the holding structure (and/or the support system) (enclosed by any bores, for example).

Additionally or alternatively, the fastening adapter can be fastened to the holding structure (and/or the carrier system) without it (or a fastening means of the above type working together with it) being received in the holding structure (and/or the carrier system), without protruding into it or penetrating it or protrudes or engages in a bore or recess (particularly to be produced separately).

It goes without saying, however, that the invention also includes variants in which the fastening adapters are attached to the holding structure (and/or the carrier system), for example by means of a separate fastening means and/or an engagement in a bore in the holding structure (and/or the Carrier system) are attached.

For example, according to a variant, the fastening adapter can be connected to the support structure by means of a fastening element (eg a screw bolt). For this purpose, the fastening adapter and the carrier structure can have bores which face one another and/or are aligned with one another and into which the fastening element can be inserted. The attachment adapter and the support structure can pinch the support between them men. The fastening adapter can additionally or alternatively be connectable to a counterpart that can optionally be arranged on an opposite side (in particular on an upper side) of the carrier. The counterpart can be or comprise a profile section. It can extend transversely to a longitudinal axis of the carrier. Its dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis of the carrier can be greater than a width of the carrier. The counterpart can be considered as a general part of the assembly and/or as a component of the mounting adapter.

The counterpart can have at least two bores, which can preferably be positioned close to (and in particular outside of) opposite side walls. For example, the bores can be located at opposite ends of the counterpart. This ensures a simple connection between the mounting adapter and counterpart, e.g. by connecting these components with a common mounting element.

In summary, a further development provides that the fastening adapter is connected to a counterpart or to the support structure (which can each be positioned on an opposite side of the support, for example on its upper side). At least one section of the carrier can be arranged and in particular clamped between the fastening adapter and the counterpart or between the fastening adapter and the carrier structure. According to one variant, the attachment adapter and/or the support structure are connected to the support exclusively via corresponding clamp connections.

In particular, if the carrier structure is not connected to the attachment adapter in the above manner, it can be connected to a counterpart of analog design, preferably with analog clamping of the carrier. In this case, the counterpart can be positioned on an underside of the carrier.

Any attachments or connections from the support structure to the attachment adapter or counterpart discussed herein may involve a single (single or multi-piece) profile of the support structure or other selected component thereof being connected to the attachment adapter or counterpart.

In general, all variants disclosed for the attachment of the attachment adapter to the holding structure can also apply to the attachment of the attachment adapter to the carrier system. However, provision can also be made for the fastening adapters to be fastened to the carrier system by means of a separate fastening means and, for example, to be screwed to it.

According to a further aspect, there are a plurality of relative arrangements of at least one area of the fastening adapter and the carrier system, in or with (or taking into account) which each fastening adapter can be fastened to the carrier system (in particular to at least one component thereof, e.g. to the wearer). In other words, the fastening adapter can be set up to be fastened and in particular clamped to the carrier system and in particular its carrier by producing one of a plurality of relative arrangements that are possible in principle.

The possible relative arrangements can be specified, for example, in that (in particular exclusively) it is possible to fasten the fastening adapters to the carrier system and/or to a counterpart explained above in these. For example, prefabricated hole patterns and/or bores of the fastening adapter and the carrier system (in particular the carrier structure) and/or the counterpart can only be aligned with one another when adopting one of these relative arrangements. In general, the possible relative arrangements can therefore be predetermined, in particular structurally predetermined, for example by prefabricating the hole patterns and/or bores mentioned.

Fastening the fastening adapters to the carrier system in one of a number of relative arrangements that are possible in principle provides a corresponding degree of freedom for the assembly. In particular, this makes it possible for offsets between the carrier system and the holding structure to be at least partially compensated for with the fastening adapter. This reduces the effort involved in adapting, for example, to a holding structure that has already been erected and/or lowers the accuracy requirements with regard to the relative arrangement of the carrier system and holding structures.

According to an optional development, the possible relative arrangements include that the at least one area of the fastening adapter can be arranged in at least two positions relative to the carrier system (in particular relative to at least one component thereof) and can be fastened to it. This relates in particular to a state in which at least part of the fastening adapter is already fastened to the holding structure. So there are at least two prin Principal possible positions from which one can be selected.

These positions are preferably distributed along an axis which is at an angle and in particular orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the support.

In other words, the fastening adapter (or at least a region thereof) can be displaceable at an angle and in particular transversely to the longitudinal axis of the carrier in order to switch between the relative arrangements that are possible in principle and in particular predetermined. By means of this variant, a transverse degree of freedom (relative to the longitudinal axis of the carrier) can be provided when fastening the carrier system to the holding structure.

Additionally or alternatively, the relative arrangements can include that the at least one area of the fastening adapter can be arranged in at least two positions relative to the carrier system (in particular relative to at least one component thereof) and can be fastened to it, with these positions being distributed along an axis that is parallel to or along the longitudinal axis of the carrier. This also relates in particular to a state in which at least part of the fastening adapter is already fastened to the holding structure. By means of this variant, a degree of longitudinal freedom (relative to the longitudinal axis of the carrier) can be provided when fastening the carrier system to the holding structure.

The above relative arrangements between the fastening adapter and the carrier system can each be provided in such a way that the fastening adapter can adopt them without changing its arrangement relative to the holding structure (e.g. since it is already fastened to the holding structure). For this purpose, the fastening adapter can be correspondingly adjustable and/or can comprise components or areas that can be displaced relative to one another. A first component and/or portion may be fixed relative to the support structure, while another component and/or portion is movable relative to the support system (and also to the first component and/or portion) for changing between relative configurations can be.

In principle, a transverse degree of freedom, a longitudinal degree of freedom and/or a vertical degree of freedom discussed below can also be provided in an analogous manner between a respective fastening adapter and the holding structure. For example, it can be provided that there is a plurality of relative arrangements of at least one area of the fastening adapter and the holding structure, in which the fastening adapter can be fastened to the holding structure. The relative arrangements can include that the at least one area of the fastening adapter can be arranged in at least two positions relative to the holding structure and can be fastened to it, these positions being distributed along an axis which runs at an angle and in particular orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the holding structure. Additionally or alternatively, the relative arrangements can include that the at least one area of the fastening adapter can be arranged in at least two positions relative to the holding structure and can be fastened to it, with these positions being distributed along an axis that runs parallel to or along a longitudinal axis of the holding structure.

It can also be provided that fundamentally fewer degrees of freedom and/or possible relative arrangements are provided between a respective fastening adapter and the holding structure than between a respective fastening adapter and the carrier system. However, the opposite case, that more of the degrees of freedom disclosed here are provided between a respective fastening adapter and the holding structure than between a respective fastening adapter and the carrier system, can also be provided. In principle, the degrees of freedom of a respective fastening adapter disclosed herein can be combined as desired with the holding structure and with the carrier system.

For example, no transverse degree of freedom can be provided between the respective fastening adapters and the support structure (i.e. transversely relative to a longitudinal axis of the support structure and in particular of a floor-mounted element thereof), since the alignment along a corresponding transverse axis is predetermined, for example, by the shape of the support structure. A degree of freedom between the fastening adapter and the holding structure along a longitudinal axis of the holding structure (in particular of a floor-mounted element thereof) may also be missing, for example if a corresponding position of the fastening adapter is predetermined by a form fit with the holding structure.

According to a development, the fastening adapter comprises a receiving space for receiving a section of the holding structure (and/or the carrier system), with at least one dimension of the receiving space being variable. For example, the receiving space can be narrowed in order to produce a clamping effect. In this case, the fastening adapter can in particular comprise the sub-components explained below, their distance relative to one another can be variable and in particular reducible. By means of this variant, a kind of thickness or cross-sectional degree of freedom in relation to the holding structure (and/or the carrier system) can be provided. This also reduces the effort required to adapt to the holding structure to be connected to the fastening adapter and increases the possible range of uses of the arrangement disclosed here.

A part of the agricultural accessories included in the holding structure (e.g. a cable system) can be accommodated in the accommodation space (or a separate other accommodation space). In particular, it can be or can be fastened to the holding structure and at the same time be at least partially surrounded by the fastening adapter or accommodated in it. If the fastening adapter is in several parts, its components can be assembled on and around the holding structure, for example, in such a way that they also accommodate said part of the agricultural accessory between them, for example without having to remove it at least temporarily or manipulate it in some other way. This simplifies assembly and reduces the effort required to retrofit the arrangement. According to a development, the fastening adapter comprises a first component for fastening to the holding structure and at least one second component for fastening to the carrier system (in particular to at least one component thereof), with the first and second components being able to be arranged differently relative to one another. For example, the first and the second component can be arranged differently relative to one another along a vertical spatial axis. This provides a kind of internal degree of freedom in height for the fastening adapter, with which, for example, height offsets within the holding structure (e.g. between neighboring posts) can be at least partially compensated for.

In particular, the first or the second component can comprise at least two sub-components, for example two halves, the arrangement of which relative to one another can be varied. By changing the relative arrangement of such sub-components comprised by the first component, the at least one dimension of the accommodation space for accommodating the holding structure can be varied, for example. The relative arrangement can be changed transversely to a longitudinal axis of the support structure (e.g. a floor-mounted element thereof).

In addition or as an alternative, the first or the second component can have a hole pattern that enables production of the various relative arrangements, in particular the relative arrangements to the carrier system if the hole pattern is provided in the second component. The hole pattern can include a number of through-holes, of which only selected ones can align with one or more holes in the carrier system (or the holding structure), depending on the current relative arrangement. The bores can be provided in the support structure, for example. Alternatively, they may be formed in a counterpart of the type disclosed herein.

According to one development, the fastening adapter has at least one third component which is set up to at least indirectly couple the first component and the second component to one another, in particular by setting a relative arrangement between the first and second components. This third component may be different from the optional sub-components of either of the first and second components disclosed herein.

The third component can act as a spacer between the first and second components. This distance can be in particular along a vertical spatial axis. Additionally or alternatively, the third component can define a relative inclination or, in other words, an angle between the first and the second component. For example, the third component can have an angled shape. Alternatively or additionally, an arrangement of the third component on at least one of the first and second components can be variable along a vertical spatial axis, for example for the purpose of adjusting the height of the fastening adapter.

The third component can consequently provide a further degree of freedom for adapting the fastening adapter to the holding structure and/or the carrier system. In particular, an adjustment to an angle of inclination of the holding structure can be made possible in this way, for example without the holding structure itself having to be adjusted. Depending on the angle of inclination of the support structure, a third component with a suitable angle of inclination can be selected, for example. Consequently, the attachment adapter can be assembled appropriately depending on the angle of inclination of the support structure.

In general, each fastening adapter can be joint-free, actuator-free and/or immovable and/or immovable at the latest after being fastened to the holding structure and/or the carrier system. Instead, all components of each fastening adapter can be fixed to one another in a defined manner at the latest after setting any relative arrangements described herein puts his Accordingly, these relative arrangements can be selected and defined depending on the (in particular local) distances and/or angles between the holding structure and the carrier system (e.g. by mechanically fastening any components of the fastening adapters to one another) and the fastening adapters can be installed accordingly.

This is a low-cost and easy-to-install variant for providing any of the degrees of freedom discussed herein by the attachment adapters.

According to a development, the carrier is at least partially open on an upper side pointing away from the agricultural area. This allows rainwater to be introduced into the carrier from vertically above, for example directly from solar modules positioned adjacent to the carrier.

For the purpose of conducting water, the carrier can be designed in the form of a channel and/or comprise a channel-shaped section. For example, the carrier can have a U-shaped cross section, a rectangular cross section or another at least partially closed cross section. Optionally, stiffening elements (e.g. stiffening plates) can connect opposite side walls of the carrier to one another and/or stiffen them against one another.

In a further development, the carrier and in particular a surface thereof that carries the water is free of gradients, at least when it is not installed in the arrangement. In other words, the carrier itself (for example before assembly within the arrangement and/or upon delivery and/or after its manufacture) can be free of gradients. For example, the carrier can be placed on a level surface, with its water-conducting surface running parallel to this level surface. The gradient required to enable gravity-assisted water conduction can therefore only be produced during installation within the arrangement, in particular by installing the carrier at an appropriate angle. This inclination can be produced by adjusting the height by means of and/or within the fastening adapter.

For example, it can be provided that the fastening adapters are set up to fasten the carrier system to the holding structure by adjusting an inclination of the carrier to the agricultural area. For this purpose, for example, at least two fastening adapters can set different height distances between the carrier and the holding structure, so that it runs correspondingly inclined, for example at least between the fastening adapters. To adjust the height distances with the mounting adapters, e.g. B. all variants of fastening adapters disclosed herein including degrees of freedom in height and/or several components can be used.

The carrier structure can be formed separately from the carrier, but can be attached to it at least indirectly. The support structure can comprise a plurality of sections, in particular frame sections or profiles, which are distributed in succession and axially spaced, for example, along the longitudinal axis of the support. In particular, these frame sections or profiles can jointly define areas and, more precisely, support areas for solar modules. These frame sections or profiles can be attached to just one carrier or to multiple carriers and thus connect the carriers to one another.

According to one variant, the carrier structure comprises at least one (support) area (eg inclined relative to the agricultural area) on which at least one solar module can be arranged. This area can be inclined towards the support and/or border on the support, in particular on a water-bearing area thereof which is open at the top.

For example, rainwater can be conducted into the carrier from a solar module arranged on the inclined area. More precisely, rainwater can flow along the solar module and the slope of the inclined area (i.e. assisted by gravity) towards and into the carrier and be guided there in a defined manner.

Correspondingly inclined areas can adjoin the carrier on both sides. More precisely, the support structure can have at least two inclined regions which are arranged on opposite sides (in particular longitudinal sides) of the support and which are each inclined downwards towards the support. Viewed in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the carrier, these areas can define a V-shape, for example, with the carrier forming the intersection of the two legs of the V-shape.

According to a further development, the arrangement comprises a plurality of carriers which are each connected to the carrier structure, the carrier structure having two oppositely inclined areas in a region between the carriers, which are inclined downwards towards a respective adjacent carrier. Consequently, the support structure be increased in particular in the middle between the carriers.

The variants described above relating to the interaction of carriers in the inclined area each enable efficient collection and drainage of rainwater with little structural effort and with a large number of solar modules.

According to a further development, the carrier comprises at least one drainage area (for example a drainage opening or a downpipe) in order to drain water out of the carrier. In particular, the water can be routed to a preferably ground-mounted collection reservoir, which can optionally be included in the arrangement. The diversion area can, for example, comprise a downpipe or be connectable to one.

Optionally, the discharge area can be encompassed by an element or module that can be handled separately. This can be connectable to an adjacent carrier and in particular (viewed along the longitudinal axis of the carrier, for example) can be arranged between two adjacent carriers and connect them to one another. The element or module may be shorter (e.g. viewed along a beam longitudinal axis) than associated beams, for example at most a quarter or at most an eighth of their length. A connection to adjacent carriers can be achieved by means of a form fit and/or force fit and in particular by means of a plug-in connection.

The provision of diversion areas enables targeted water management. By providing separate modules with drain areas for connection to the carriers, the manufacture of the carriers can be simplified, e.g. because no drain areas have to be directly integrated there.

As indicated above, a development provides that each fastening adapter can be assembled around a section of the holding structure, in particular without the agricultural accessory having to be detached from the holding structure.

A further development provides that (e.g. in a variant according to which the support structure comprises a plurality of posts or other ground-mounted elements) the arrangement comprises at least one ground-mounted support arrangement which is adapted to at least one of the posts or one of the other ground-mounted elements relative to the agricultural area to support. This can provide additional stability to an existing support structure in view of the load of a retrofit arrangement of the type disclosed herein.

The support arrangement can comprise at least two support elements, between which a part of the at least one pole or the other ground-mounted element can be received, in particular wherein the received part can be clamped between the support elements. For this purpose, the support elements can be fastened to one another while clamping the received part. This attachment can be mechanical, e.g. by means of screw bolts. Fastening elements used are preferably guided past the holding structure. Receiving the holding structure between the support elements does not require any adjustments to the holding structure and can be combined with a wide range of different holding structures. It also enables easy installation with a secure hold.

Optionally, at least one of the support members includes an angled portion relative to the agricultural surface, the angled portion having an aperture therein for receiving a threaded rod or other ground-mounted fastener. The angle at which the section is angled with respect to the agricultural surface can be, for example, 45° or between 20° and 55°. The orientation of the angled portion can define an orientation of the received connection element, which orientation can also be angled to the agricultural area. It has been shown that appropriate angulations enable assembly with little effort, with the resultant high stability of the support arrangements. Securing using threaded rods or using other (preferably elongated) connecting elements can correspond to making a spin anchor connection with the ground.

According to a further embodiment, the fastening adapter comprises at least one threaded bore into which an adjusting screw is or can be inserted. The threaded hole can overlap with an area of the holding structure in such a way that the adjusting screw can be supported on the holding structure. A relative alignment of the fastening adapter and the holding structure can be adjusted by varying the screwing-in depth of the adjusting screw.

The invention also relates to an attachment adapter for attaching a carrier system for solar modules to a support structure that is erected on an agricultural area, the support structure being set up to hold plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories; wherein the mounting adapter to at least one dimension of the support structure and / or at least one angle of inclination Holding structure is adjustable. The attachment adapter can be designed and/or adjustable according to any variant disclosed herein.

• - einer Anordnung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche; und
• - einer Haltekonstruktion, die auf einer landwirtschaftlichen Fläche errichtet oder errichtbar ist, wobei die Haltekonstruktion zum Halten von Pflanzenschutznetzen, Pflanzenschutzfolien, Rankhilfen, Seilen oder anderen landwirtschaftlichem Zubehör eingerichtet ist;

wobei das Trägersystem der Anordnung mittels den Befestigungsadaptern der Anordnung an der Haltekonstruktion befestigt ist.The invention further relates to an assembly according to any aspect disclosed herein attached to a support structure according to any aspect disclosed herein. More specifically, a system is also disclosed with:

• - An arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims; and
• - A support structure that is erected or can be erected on an agricultural area, the support structure being set up to hold plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories;

wherein the support system of the arrangement is fastened to the support structure by means of the fastening adapters of the arrangement.

The invention also relates to a support arrangement for stabilizing a support structure that is erected or can be erected on an agricultural area, the support structure being set up to hold plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories, the support arrangement comprising at least two support elements between which a part of at least one pole or another ground-mounted element of the support structure can be received and in particular clamped, wherein at least one of the support elements comprises a section that is angled relative to the agricultural area, with an opening in the angled section for receiving a threaded rod or another ground-mounted connecting element is trained.

• - Verbinden eines Trägersystems, das wenigstens einen langgestreckten Träger aufweist, der für ein Führen von Wasser entlang seiner Längsachse eingerichtet ist, mit einer Trägerstruktur, die sich an dem langgestreckten Träger abstützt und an der eine Mehrzahl von Solarmodulen angebracht oder anbringbar ist; und
• - Befestigen des Trägersystems (insbesondere wenigstens einer Komponente hiervon) an der Haltekonstruktion mit einer Mehrzahl von Befestigungsadaptern unter Anpassen der Befestigungsadapter an wenigstens eine Abmessung der Haltekonstruktion und/oder an wenigstens einen Neigungswinkel der Haltekonstruktion.

Also disclosed is a method of forming an assembly according to any aspect herein. In particular, a method is disclosed for forming an arrangement for attaching solar modules to a support structure that is erected on an agricultural area, in particular to a support structure for holding plant protection nets, plant protection films, ropes, climbing aids or other agricultural accessories; the procedure includes:

• - connecting a carrier system, which has at least one elongate carrier, which is set up for guiding water along its longitudinal axis, with a carrier structure, which is supported on the elongate carrier and on which a plurality of solar modules are attached or can be attached; and
• - Attaching the support system (in particular at least one component thereof) to the support structure with a plurality of attachment adapters, adapting the attachment adapters to at least one dimension of the support structure and/or to at least one angle of inclination of the support structure.

The method can include all features, variants and embodiments that are disclosed here in the context of the arrangement. In particular, the method can include all measures or steps in order to provide all operating states of the arrangement disclosed here. This also includes all measures for adapting and/or adjusting the fastening adapter.

The foregoing adjusting of the mounting adapters may include, for example, selecting and/or attaching together components of the mounting adapter disclosed herein. Additionally or alternatively, this can include the production of relative arrangements of the components to one another and/or of the fastening adapter to at least one of the holding structure and carrier system according to any variant disclosed herein.

• 1 zeigt ein erfindungsgemäßes System mit einer erfindungsgemä-ßen Anordnung gemäß eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels;
• 2 ist ein Ausschnitt aus 1 und zeigt eine Detailansicht eines Befestigungsadapters gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 3 ist ein Ausschnitt der 1 und zeigt eine Detailansicht eines weiteren Befestigungsadapters gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 4 zeigt eine Stützanordnung, die in dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel optional einsetzbar ist;
• 5 zeigt erfindungsgemäßes System mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung gemäß eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels.

The invention is explained below with reference to the accompanying schematic figures. Features that are the same or have the same effect can be provided with the same reference symbols across the figures. The figures each show excerpts from a larger arrangement, with cut-off areas or, in other words, cut edges, being marked with dashed lines.

• 1 shows a system according to the invention with an arrangement according to the invention according to a first exemplary embodiment;
• 2 is a snippet 1 and shows a detailed view of a fastening adapter according to the first exemplary embodiment;
• 3 is a section of 1 and shows a detailed view of a further fastening adapter according to the first exemplary embodiment;
• 4 shows a support arrangement that can be used optionally in the first embodiment;
• 5 shows system according to the invention with an arrangement according to the invention according to a second embodiment.

In 1 an exemplary embodiment of a system 1 according to the invention is shown. The system 1 comprises a support structure 12 and an arrangement 10, which is also designed according to an embodiment of the invention. the Hal construction 12 is built on an agricultural area 2. one inside 1 The surface of the agricultural area 2 pointing upwards corresponds to a horizontal spatial plane.

The support structure 12 is formed according to known examples of the prior art. It comprises a plurality of ground-mounted piles 14, selected ones of which are given a corresponding reference number. For example, the posts 14 either extend essentially perpendicularly to the agricultural area 2 or at an angle thereto, for example at an angle of approximately 45°.

The holding structure 12 serves to stretch agricultural accessories in the form of a cable system 16 above the agricultural area 2 . Plant protection nets or films can be attached to this cable system 16 in a known manner. The plants, not shown, are located on the agricultural area within an area spanned by the cable system 16 .

The piles 14 are each elongated. They are fixed to the ground at a first vertically lower end, optionally supported by spin anchors (not shown) (see below 4 ). Consequently, they form floor-mounted elements within the meaning of this disclosure. With an opposite vertically upper end, the piles 14 support the cable system 16.

The assembly 10 is also supported by the support structure 12 and more specifically by at least selected stakes 14 of the support structure 12 . Accordingly, the arrangement 10 is also positioned above the agricultural area 2 . Plants that are not shown are therefore below the arrangement 10.

The size and extent of the arrangement 10 shown is merely exemplary. By changing the number of its components and in particular the supports 18 discussed below, the assembly 10 can also be larger in size and in particular can be mounted on all the poles 14.

The arrangement 10 comprises a carrier system 11 with, for example, two carriers 18 which run parallel to one another. These are designed as elongated components running along a longitudinal axis L. In the example shown they are elongate profiles, for example made of metal or plastic.

The carriers 18 each have a rectangular cross-sectional profile that is open at the top. Water can get into the carrier 18 via this open top. The water is then guided along the longitudinal axis L on a closed lower side of this cross-sectional profile. The carriers 18 and in particular their corresponding lower side are each individually slope-free, for example prior to assembly within the assembly 10. The carriers 18 are, however, assembled with a slope within the assembly 10 to enable water conduction.

The carriers 10 each have a drainage area 20 from which water conducted in the carrier 18 can be drained off. An exemplary position of such a diverting area 20 is in 1 shown for one of the carriers 18. This drainage area 20 includes an opening to which, for example, a downpipe can be connected in order to drain the water into a collection reservoir (not shown).

Optionally, the draining area 20 can be encompassed by an element or module that can be handled separately (not shown). This can be connected to an adjacent carrier 18 and in particular can be arranged between two axially adjacent carriers 18 and connect them. The element or module may be shorter (e.g. viewed along the longitudinal axis L) than associated carriers 18, for example at most a quarter or at most an eighth of their length. The connection to a carrier can be achieved by positive and/or non-positive locking and in particular by means of a plug-in connection. The diversion area can, for example, comprise a downpipe or be connectable to one.

The carrier system 11 of the arrangement 10 also comprises a carrier structure 22 on which a plurality of solar modules 24 are arranged. Selected solar modules 24 are in 1 provided with a corresponding reference number. The carrier structure 22 comprises a plurality of profiles 26 which are inclined in opposite directions, in particular zigzag-shaped, of which in turn selected ones are provided with a corresponding reference number. These profiles 26, which in turn can be made of metal or plastic, are lined up along the longitudinal axis L of the carrier 18. They are objected to axially. Furthermore, the profiles 26 each extend transversely to the longitudinal axis L. The profiles 26 are each supported on both of the carriers 18 . In the example shown, they are each mechanically fastened to both of the carriers 18 .

The profiles 26 jointly define inclined areas 28 of the support structure 22, on which solar modules 24 can be arranged with an inclination predetermined by the profiles. In which example shown, each profile 26 includes three such areas 28, immediately adjacent areas 28 being inclined relative to each other and to the agricultural area 2. The regions 28 are each inclined relative to an adjacent carrier 18 such that they slope towards the carrier 18 . In the example of 1 this means that correspondingly sloping areas 28 are arranged on both sides of the right or lower support 18 along its long side. These areas 28 are arranged in a V-shape in relation to the carrier 18 .

In the case of the left upper beam 18 in 1 there is only one inclined area 28 which, however, also slopes towards the carrier 18 .

Due to the corresponding inclination of the areas 28 in the direction of the supports 18 , the solar modules 24 arranged thereon are also inclined relative to the supports 18 . Thus, rainwater can be discharged from the surfaces of the solar modules 24 toward the carrier 18 and there into the open top of its cross-sectional profile.

To connect the carrier system 11 to the holding structure 12, the arrangement 10 comprises a plurality of fastening adapters 30. Two of the fastening adapters 30 are in 1 provided with a corresponding reference number. However, it is preferred, but not mandatory, for corresponding attachment adapters 30 to be provided on each post 14 to which the carrier system 11 is attached. Alternatively, corresponding attachment adapters 30 can only be provided on selected posts 14 and, for example, non-adjustable attachments can be made on other posts 14 without adjustable adapters.

The mounting adapters 30 are shown as being respectively clamped to the beams 18 and to the upper ends of a post 14 (also clamped). They extend between these members 14, 18 and secure them together so that the piles 14 and hence the support structure 12 support the assembly 10. However, the cable system 16 is not affected by this. In particular, the cable system 16 may have been previously installed and in use, and the assembly 10 may be retrofitted at a later date (e.g., several years apart). However, the cable system 16 can then continue to be used in the same way and also does not have to be dismantled for retrofitting the arrangement 10 .

In the 2 and 3 details of the mounting adapter 30 are shown. 2 shows a mounting adapter mounted on an upright pole 14 (see left lower mounting adapter 30 in 1 ). 3 shows a mounting adapter mounted on a sloping pole 14 (see lower right mounting adapter 30 in 1 ). In principle, these fastening adapters 30 can be of the same design. As explained below, however, in the example shown, in particular the fastening adapter for the inclined post 14 can be adapted to its inclination.

In 2 is a snippet 1 shown, this section showing a portion of the carrier 18 and one of the profiles 26 of the carrier structure 22 . You can see again the open top 19 of the carrier 18, in which water can be introduced. As an optional feature, part of a stiffening plate 21 is shown, which stiffens the two upright side walls of the beam 18 against each other. The stiffening plate 21, which can have a kinked or flat shape, for example, can optionally be connected to the carrier 18 by means of self-tapping screws.

The fastening adapter 30 is a multi-part assembly, which includes three components 32, 33, 34 in the case shown. These components 32, 33, 34 receive a top end portion 15 of an associated pole 14 therebetween. For this purpose, the components 32 , 33 , 34 delimit an at least partially open receiving space 36 . Sections of the cable system 16 , which are fastened to the upper end section 15 of the post 14 , also run in this receiving space 36 and in particular through it. Details of this attachment are not shown and may correspond to common examples of the prior art. This attachment is not impeded by the attachment adapter 30. It also does not have to be loosened in order to connect the components 32, 33, 34 to one another, which allows the arrangement 10 to be retrofitted with little effort.

Two of the components 32 , 33 , 34 are sub-components 33 of a superordinate first component 32 . This end section 15 is thus at least partially arranged between the subcomponents 33 or, in other words, is at least partially surrounded, enclosed or encased by them. In this case, the sub-components 33 are also fastened to one another and, in particular, are screwed to one another by means of fastening elements which are not shown. Consequently, they exert a compressive force on the end section 15 and pinch it between them.

In 2 Lower hole pattern 38 (or: hole pattern) and also upper hole pattern 39 are shown for one of the sub-components 33, the other sub-component 33 having similar hole patterns 38, 39 on its side facing away from the viewer. The number of bores and their positions is an example for each of the hole patterns 38, 39, and only one bore per hole pattern 38, 39 could also be provided. The upper hole patterns 39 of the sub-components 33 are aligned with one another, so that bolts (not shown) can be passed through in order to attach the sub-components 33 to one another and draw them together. The upper hole patterns 39 are appropriately positioned far out so as not to overlap with and be blocked by the stake 14 .

In contrast, the lower hole patterns 38 are positioned closer to the center of the sub-components 33 . They are consequently further inwards than the upper hole pattern 39 and overlap with the post 14. The holes in the lower hole pattern 38 are threaded holes so that set screws (not shown) can be accommodated therein. The adjusting screws can be supported on the post 14. Depending on the screwing depth of the adjusting screws, the relative alignment and/or the distance between the subcomponents 33 and the post 14 can be varied.

As an optional further feature, lateral openings 40 are shown which encompass both sub-components 33 in aligned positions. This also allows the sub-components 33 to be attached to one another and/or to accommodate set screws for adjusting the spacing and/or orientation of the sub-components 33 across the pile 14 . Similar openings 40 can be positioned on an opposite side of the subcomponents 33 that faces away from the viewer. Provided that openings 40 on the opposite side of the sub-components 33 are aligned with one another and are not covered by the post 14, fastening elements (e.g. screw bolts) can be passed through them. The number and position of the openings 40 shown is not restrictive but can be varied.

In the variant shown, it is advantageous that the fastening adapter 30 can be fastened to the end section 15 without processing or adapting it. Instead, the end portion 15 can be reliably clamped within the mounting adapter 30 by pulling the subcomponents 33 together. It is also advantageous here that the distance between the subcomponents 33 is not fixed, but can vary depending on the dimensions of the end section 15 . This expands the compatibility of the arrangement 10 with different support structures 12 and thus their range of applications.

The further component 34 of the fastening adapter 30 is connected to both of the sub-components 33 . For this purpose, the subcomponents 33 each have an upper hole pattern 42 and the component 34 also has a hole pattern 44 that can be aligned with it. Selected holes of the hole pattern 42, 44 can be arranged in alignment with one another in such a way that the component 34 can be connected to both subcomponents 33, for example by passing a screw bolt through them.

By changing the selection of the aligned holes of the hole patterns 42, 44, different relative arrangements between the component 34 and the sub-component 33 can be adjusted. Since the holes of the hole pattern 42, 44 are distributed along a vertical spatial axis, the height of the attachment adapter 30 and/or the vertical distance between the component 34 and the sub-components 33 can also be varied by selecting the relative arrangement.

In this way, a vertical offset to the carrier 18 can be compensated for, in particular if its height is already predetermined by fastening it to another post 14 . This correspondingly reduces the requirements for positional accuracy of the holding structure 12.

It should be noted that such a degree of freedom within the mounting adapter 30 can also be provided if only one of the component 34 and sub-components 33 has a hole pattern 42, 44 with multiple holes and the other only has a single hole.

The further component 34 comprises a further hole pattern 46 on its top side facing the carrier 18. In this hole pattern 46, the holes are distributed both along the longitudinal axis L of the carrier 18 and transversely thereto. In principle, it is possible for the carrier 18 to also have at least one hole or a hole pattern on its opposite underside, which hole pattern 46 can be aligned with at least selected holes. However, it is preferred (in particular to avoid sealing problems) to use the hole pattern 46 of the further component 34 for connection to a counterpart 23. This counterpart 23 is positioned on an upper side of the carrier 18 and has at least one partially recognizable hole and preferably a hole pattern 25 ( in particular a row of holes) in which a plurality of holes is distributed transversely to the longitudinal axis L of the carrier 19 .

The counterpart 23 is initially placed unfastened on the upper side of the carrier 18 and aligned in such a way that a fastening element (eg a screw bolt) can be inserted through the at least one hole into a hole of the hole pattern 46 of the further component 34 . By tightening this fastening element, the carrier 18 can be clamped between the counterpart 23 and the further component 34 . Preferably, corresponding fasteners are received at both ends of counterpart 23 and clamped connections are made, the ends being positioned adjacent to different side walls of beam 18 (Fig 4 to a front and rear side wall).

As an alternative to a counterpart 23, a hole pattern (not visible) for connection to the further component 34 can be provided in a profile 26 of the support structure and more precisely in a base section 27 thereof. The profile 26, which can generally be in several parts, is positioned on a support top side analogously to the counterpart 23 and can produce an analogous clamping connection with the further component 34 by receiving a fastening element.

It should be noted that the profile 26 and in particular its base portion 27 is preferably held to the support 18 by means of a clamping connection, even if connection to an opposing component 34 of a fastening adapter is not possible. As in 3 shown, in this case a counterpart 23 can be arranged on an underside of the carrier 18, this counterpart 23 being analogous to that of FIG 2 is trained. This counterpart 23 can be connected to the profile 26 by means of a fastening element, with the carrier 18 being clamped.

In general, making clamp connections simplifies installation, e.g. B. because the counterparts 23 can be freely positioned along the carrier 18, depending on the position of a fastening adapter 30 or profile 26 to be connected thereto. Also, no holes have to be made in the carrier 18, in particular not during installation and/or not individually adapted to Positions or orientations of the mounting adapter 30, profiles 26 or the support structure 12.

Thus, in principle, several relative arrangements are again possible, in which the hole pattern 46 and thus the further component 34 can be arranged relative to the carrier 18 and fastened to it.

This results in degrees of freedom along the longitudinal axis L of the carrier 18 and transversely thereto. This means, for example, that the carrier 18 can also be offset transversely to a center of the end section 15 .

The mounting adapter 30 in 3 includes to the variant of 2 components 32 (or sub-components 33) and 34 of the same type and having the same effect, which advantageously increases the number of identical parts. However, these are connected to at least one further (third) component 48 for the purpose of adjusting the inclination. In the example shown, four components 48 are provided. The components 48 are each rigid one-piece components, in particular sheet metal components. They have an angled non-planar shape. Consequently, they comprise at least a first flat area 50 (for example) and at least a second flat area 52 (for example). Each of the areas 50 , 52 in turn has a hole pattern 49 . These are aligned with one of the hole patterns 44, 42 in the components 32, 33, 34, so that the third component 48 can be attached to the two adjacent components 32, 33, 34 and connects them to one another.

Depending on the angle of the selected third components 48, the mounting adapter 30 can be adjusted to an inclination of the pole 14. This adaptation can take place in such a way that the fastening adapter 30 can be fastened to the carrier 18 , which is typically less inclined relative to the agricultural area 2 , despite the inclination of the pole 14 .

The provision of the hole patterns 42, 44, 49 also allows the height of the attachment adapter 30 to be adjusted, even when using the angled component 48 (see above 2 explained interaction of the hole pattern 42, 44 for height adjustment).

4 12 shows a support assembly 100 that can be used in the system 1 of the first embodiment, without being limited to the first embodiment. The support arrangement 100 comprises two support elements 102. These are arranged on opposite sides of a pole 14 and preferably bear against these sides. The support elements 102 lie with their in 4 down-facing side preferably on a substrate (ie the floor of the agricultural area 2).

The support elements 102 have a plate-shaped section 110. They are flat on their respective sides facing the pole 14. At the lower end of the plate-shaped section 110 near the ground, the support elements 102 have a section 112 protruding from the plate-shaped section 110 . This essentially extends union orthogonal to the plate-shaped section and to a (not shown) longitudinal axis of the pile 14.

On each protruding portion 112 are two angled portions 104 (partially obscured for the in 4 right support elements 102). These extend at an angle to the protruding section 112 (and in particular also to the ground). This angle can B. be between 20 ° and 65 °, between 20 ° and 50 ° or between 40 ° and 50 °, for example 45 °. Each protruding portion 104 has an opening 106 therein. A threaded rod 108 is received in each aperture 106 (representatively secured by nuts and washers shown). The threaded rods 108 reach into the ground and have a length of more than one meter. Your extension is in 4 indicated by dashed lines.

In order to secure the support elements 102 to one another and to the post 14, they each have a plurality of bores 114 (only individual ones are provided with their own reference number). These holes are aligned with each other so that not shown fasteners such. B. bolts can be used therein to attach the support members 102 together. The support elements 102 are pulled towards one another via this, so that they clamp the post 14 between them. They are fixed relative to the post 14 via this clamping connection.

No modifications are required to the pole 14 itself in order to attach the support assembly 100 . This improves the ability to retrofit the support arrangement 100. The support arrangement 100 can additionally stabilize the existing holding structure 12 in order to absorb the load of the supplemented arrangement 10.

5 shows a system 1 and an arrangement 10 according to a further embodiment. Components of the same type or having the same effect can be provided with the same reference symbols as in the preceding figures. This embodiment differs from the previous example with regard to the support structure 22. This comprises a plurality of profiles 26 for each support 18, which are only attached to this individual support 18, preferably by means of a clamp connection as shown in FIG 2 and 3 explained. A plurality of corresponding profiles 26 are lined up along the longitudinal axis L of each carrier 18, preferably at regular axial intervals.

In 5 one of the profiles 26 is shown schematically, greatly simplified, in an enlarged front view. The longitudinal axis L of the carrier, which is not shown in this enlarged view, is perpendicular to the plane of the page.

The profile 26 is designed in several parts, but can also be an integral component. It comprises a base section 27 which rests on an upper side of a support 18 . This base section 27 can be analogous to 2 be designed and/or set up for establishing a clamping connection with a fastening adapter 30, not shown.

Profile arms 29 are arranged on both sides of the base section 27, the inner sides of which facing each other enclose an angle between 100° and 170°, for example an angle between 120° and 150°. On these inner sides, which form the upper side in relation to the agricultural area 2, solar modules 24 are arranged in a V-shaped orientation (not shown in the enlarged partial section of FIG 5 ).

An advantage of this embodiment is the compact and therefore light profile 26.

Reference List

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system

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arrangement

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carrier system

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support structure

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stake

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end section

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cable system

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carrier

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stiffening plate

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support structure

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solar panel

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Claims (34)

Arrangement (10) for attaching solar modules (24) to a holding structure (12) which is erected on an agricultural area (2), the holding structure (12) being set up to hold plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories is; wherein the arrangement (10) comprises a carrier system (11) with: - at least one elongate beam (18) adapted to conduct water along its longitudinal axis (L), and; - A support structure (22) which is supported on the elongate support (18) and on which a plurality of solar modules can be attached; and wherein the arrangement (10) comprises a plurality of fastening adapters (30) which are set up for fastening the carrier system (11) to the holding structure (12) and wherein each fastening adapter (30) is adapted to at least one dimension of the holding structure (12) and / or can be adapted to an angle of inclination of the holding structure (12). Arrangement (10) after claim 1 wherein the supporting structure (12) comprises a plurality of posts (14) or other ground-mounted elements and each attachment adapter (30) is adapted to attach the carrier system (11) to one of the posts (14) or one of the other ground-mounted elements. Arrangement (10) after claim 1 or 2 wherein each mounting adapter (30) is adapted to receive a portion of one of the ground mounted members and optionally to receive a portion of the agricultural accessory. Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each fastening adapter (30) is set up to establish a clamping connection with the holding structure (12) and/or the carrier (18). Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein there are a plurality of relative arrangements of at least one region of each fastening adapter (30) and at least one component of the carrier system (11), in which the fastening adapter (30) can be fastened to the carrier system (11). is. Arrangement (10) after claim 5 , wherein the relative arrangements include that the at least one area of the fastening adapter (30) can be arranged in at least two positions relative to the component of the carrier system (11) and can be fastened thereto, these positions being distributed along an axis which is at an angle and in particular orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (L) of the carrier (18). Arrangement (10) after claim 5 or 6 , wherein the relative arrangements comprise that the at least one portion of the fastening adapter (30) can be arranged in at least two positions relative to the component of the carrier system (11) and can be fastened thereto, these positions being distributed along an axis which is parallel to or along the longitudinal axis (L) of the carrier (18). Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each fastening adapter (30) has a receiving space (36) for receiving a section of the holding structure (12), at least one dimension of the receiving space (36) being variable. Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each fastening adapter (30) comprises a first component (32) for fastening to the holding structure (12) and at least one second component (34) for fastening to the carrier system (11), wherein the the first and the second component (32, 34) can be arranged differently relative to one another. Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 9 , wherein the first and the second component (32, 34) can be arranged differently relative to one another along a vertical spatial axis. Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 9 until 10 , wherein the first component (32) comprises at least two sub-components (33) whose relative arrangement to each other is variable. Arrangement (10) after claim 8 and 11 , wherein the at least one dimension of the receiving space (36) can be varied by changing the relative arrangement of the subcomponents (33). Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 9 until 12 and claim 5 , wherein the second component (34) has a hole pattern (46) that enables manufacturing of the different relative arrangements. Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 9 until 13 , Each fastening adapter (30) having at least one third component (48) which is adapted to couple the first component (32) and the second component (34) at least indirectly to one another. Arrangement (10) after Claim 14 wherein the third component (48) has an angular shape. Arrangement (10) after Claim 14 or 15 , wherein an arrangement of the third component (48) on at least one of the first and second components (32, 34) can be varied along a vertical spatial axis. Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier (18) is open at least in sections on an upper side (19) pointing away from the agricultural area (2). An assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (18) has a U-shaped cross-section, a rectangular cross-section or another at least partially closed cross-section for the purpose of water conduction. Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier (18) and in particular a water-carrying surface thereof is slope-free at least in a state not installed in the arrangement (10). Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening adapters (30) are adapted to fasten the carrier system (11) to the support structure (12) while adjusting an inclination of the carrier (18) to the agricultural area (2). Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support structure (22) has at least one area (28) on which at least one solar module (24) can be arranged, this area (28) being inclined towards the support (18). Arrangement (10) after Claim 21 , Rainwater being able to be conducted into the carrier (18) from a solar module (24) arranged on the inclined area (28). Arrangement (10) according to one of Claims 21 until 22 wherein the support structure (22) has at least two inclined regions (28) which are arranged on opposite sides of the support (18) and which are each inclined downwardly towards the support (18). Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 20 until 22 , having a plurality of beams (18), each connected to the beam structure (22), the beam structure (22) having in a region between the beams (18) two oppositely inclined regions (28) which lead to a respective adjacent one Carrier (18) are inclined towards sloping. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier (18) comprises at least one drainage area (20) in order to drain water from the carrier (18) and/or is connected or connectable to a module which has a drainage area (20). Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each fastening adapter (30) can be assembled (12) around a section of the holding structure (12), in particular without the agricultural accessory having to be detached from the holding structure (12). An assembly (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support structure (12) comprises a plurality of poles (14) or other ground mounted elements and the assembly (10) comprises at least one ground mounted support assembly (100) adapted to support at least one of the poles (14) or one of the other ground-mounted elements to support the agricultural area (2). Arrangement (10) after Claim 27 , wherein the support arrangement (100) comprises at least two support elements (102), between which part of the at least one pole (14) or other ground-mounted element can be received, in particular wherein the received part can be clamped between the support elements (102). Arrangement (10) after claim 28 wherein at least one of the support members (102) includes an angled portion (104) relative to the agricultural surface, the angled portion having an aperture (106) therein for receiving a threaded rod (108) or other ground mounted fastener. Arrangement (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting adapter (30) comprises at least one threaded bore into which a set screw is inserted or insertable, the threaded bore overlapping a portion of the support structure (12) so that the set screw on the support structure (12) can support. Arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening adapter (30) is connected to a counterpart (23) or to the carrier system (22), with at least a section of the carrier (18) between the fastening adapter (30) and the counterpart (23) or the carrier system (22) is arranged. Fastening adapter (30) for fastening a carrier system (11) for solar modules (24). a holding structure (12) which is erected on an agricultural area (2), the holding structure (12) being set up for holding plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories; wherein the fastening adapter (30) can be adapted to at least one dimension of the holding structure (12) and/or to at least one angle of inclination of the holding structure (12). System (1), with: - An arrangement (10) according to any one of the preceding claims; and - A holding structure (12) which is erected or can be erected on an agricultural area (2), the holding structure (12) being set up for holding plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories; wherein the carrier system (11) of the arrangement (10) is attached to the holding structure (12) by means of the attachment adapters (30) of the arrangement (10). Support arrangement (100) for stabilizing a support structure (12) which is erected or can be erected on an agricultural area (2), the support structure (12) being set up for holding plant protection nets, plant protection films, climbing aids, ropes or other agricultural accessories, wherein the support arrangement (100) comprises at least two support elements (102), between which part of at least one pole (14) or another ground-mounted element of the holding structure (12) can be received and in particular clamped, at least one of the support members (102) including an angled portion (104) relative to the agricultural surface, the angled portion (104) including an aperture (106) for receiving a threaded rod (108) or other ground mounted fastener.

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