ES2354535A1 - Support device and support for photovoltaic and thermal panels with anti-theft system. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Clamping and support device for photovoltaic and thermal panels with "anti-theft" system, comprising support piece (6), formed by body (9) and bracket (10) screwed to the holes (4) of the frame (3) of the panels (1), and rails (7), formed by "C" profiles, in which the pieces (6) are attached to them, fixed transversely, to the gantry structure (5) anchored to the ground, counting at the ends with safety screws (8) inserted in holes (21), which u subject to a tightening torque that separates the nut, leaving only a cone (22). The rails (7) have recesses (20) for inserting the support piece (6) during the assembly, as well as with holes (19) for drains for water evacuation. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Clamping device and support for panels photovoltaic and thermal with "anti-theft" system.

Object of the invention

The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification refers to a device of support and support for photovoltaic and thermal panels with system "anti-theft device".

More specifically, the object of the invention it consists of a device that is configured as an element of safety specially designed for the support, support and anchorage of the solar energy collection plates, whether photovoltaic or thermal, to the porches or support elements in which they are installed, whose innovative and particular design allows advantageously, in addition to adequate immobilization to cope with force loads that must bear, due both to its own weight and to the external elements, such as wind, provide a system that avoids the disassembly, breakage and / or subtraction thereof, by unauthorized personnel, that is, their theft, and greater security and ease of assembly, significantly saving time and efforts in it.

Scope

The field of application of the present invention It is within the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture and installation of solar panels.

Background of the invention

As is known, solar panels, both photovoltaic as thermal, usually mounted on structures or metal profiles expressly manufactured for support, being installed, grouped in greater or lesser number, in places that sometimes they are more inaccessible but sometimes they are within reach of desaprensivos, that by means of the aid of few tools, the They disassemble and steal them.

This makes the creation of mounting and support systems for this type of panels that prevent such theft, this being one of the main objectives of the present invention, which also provides other advantages, which will be described in detail below, it should be mentioned that, in the actuality and as a reference to the state of the art, by of the applicant, the existence of any other is unknown clamping and support device for photovoltaic panels and thermal with "anti-theft" system that presents some technical, structural and configuration features similar, to those presented here.

Explanation of the invention.

Thus, the support and support device for photovoltaic and thermal panels with "anti-theft" system which the present invention proposes has as its main objectives, the support and immobilization of the panels, provide them with a system effective anti-theft and provide security in their assembly, so much for the personnel that realizes this assembly, as for the own panels.

To do this, and specifically, the device which is recommended consists essentially of two elements:

- On the one hand, some support pieces, the which present the adequate means to be fixed in the framework that the panels are equipped, coupling four of them in each panel, a piece in the vicinity of each of its corners screwed, by screw and nut that will be hidden from the holes that these frames already have at the factory.

- And on the other hand, some support rails, which will be installed properly fixed to the porches or structure of support anchored to the ground, and to which the aforementioned pieces of support are coupled, acting as a belt structure, guide for the displacement of the panels and as an anti-theft system.

The set has some screws security or "anti-theft" that are mounted at the end of the rails, two at each end, and undergo a torque that makes the nut separate, leaving only a cone that makes it difficult considerably screw removal.

It is important to note that in the operation of mounting and fixing the panels to their supports there is a large risk of falling, because we are handling a piece of about 20 kg. with an area of approximately 1.5 m 2, so that the risk that exists at very high (work at height, wind blows, etc.). With this new device this risk is minimized, since that you just have to enter the support piece by the rail and make it slide, so that the operations of custom placement and screwing required by the systems conventional.

On the other hand, as for the issue "anti-theft", with the proposed system, once the panels are attached to the brackets, the screw and the nut are inaccessible On the other hand, once the part supports are the safety screws inserted into the rails and mounted, Cannot perform panel removal.

With this system the times of assembly, since 50% of operations can be performed in assembly tables previously in the workshop, and your realization in height as in other types of fixings.

Finally, it should be noted that the support piece of the panel has been developed taking into account that the frames of the panels to which it is intended may vary depending on the manufacturer or panel model, having achieved that said fixation is equally valid for any type of them.

The new support and support device for photovoltaic and thermal panels with "anti-theft" system represents, therefore, an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown up to now for that purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, the provide sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity requested.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

Figure number 1.- Shows a view side elevation schematic of an embodiment of the new clamping and support device for photovoltaic panels and thermal with "anti-theft" system object of the invention, in the that the main parts of which it appears thus, its configuration and arrangement as well as the coupling mode of the support panel.

Figure number 2.- Shows respective views orthopedic of the body of the support piece.

Figure number 3.- Shows respective views Orthopedic squad that incorporates the support piece.

Figure number 4.- Shows a view in perspective of the support piece mounted and coupled to the frame of the panel.

Figure number 5.- Shows a view in perspective of the way the lanes are attached to the structure of porches

Figures number 6, 7 and 8.- They show each other details showing respectively the drainage holes, the emptying for introduction of the support piece and the holes for the placement of safety screws in their extremes

Figure number 9.- Shows a view in detail of the back of the lane once the safety screws, appreciating the lack of nut and its conical termination that considerably hinders your extraction.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the invention, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail to continuation.

Thus, as seen in Figure 1, the invention consists of an applicable device for clamping and solar panel support (1), which, whether of type photovoltaic or thermal consist of a body or cell (2) surrounded by a perimeter frame (3), consisting of a metal structure, normally of aluminum, which has a series of holes (4) to allow its fixing to the support structure (5) that conventionally formed by porches anchored to the ground support set.

The device in question, and already The characterizer basically comprises two different elements: some support pieces (6) that are bolted to the perimeter frame (3) of the panels, on the back, and about rails (7) in which said support pieces (6) are coupled being fixed, which are fixed in turn, arranged transversely, to the structure of porches (5) anchored to the ground, counting at its ends with safety screws (8) "anti-theft device".

According to figures 2 and 3, you can appreciate how said support pieces (6) are formed in turn by a body (9) of approximately prismatic configuration and a squad (10). The aforementioned body (9) is crossed by a hole (11) intended for the screw (12) that will fix it to the frame (3), and It has, on its lower face, a recess (13) suitable for receiving a cover (14), on one of its sides with projections (15) for ensure the separation between panels (1) and, on its upper face, with a recess (16) suitable to receive the lateral branch of the square (10) to achieve said fixation.

The squad (10), meanwhile, has a housing (17) suitable for the nut (18) next to the aforementioned Screw (12) allow fixing the support piece (6) to the frame.

To make this fix, to the frame (3) of the panels (1), this must be placed face down in position horizontal, that is, with the frame structure (5) facing above.

The nut (18) is mounted in the housing (17) specific to the squad (10). The body (9) of the piece, by its upper face, in the frame (3) of the panel, facing the hole (11) thereof with the hole (4) of the frame (3), is passed he screw (12) from the support (6), on its underside, passing it through the frame (3) and threading it with the nut (18) inserted in the square (10), which will have been inserted conveniently by its side in the emptying (16) provided in the upper body face (9). This avoids seeing the screw used to secure the support piece (6) with the frame (3).

Once the necessary tightening has been given to the screw (12), the piece (6) is attached to the frame (3) without even seeing the nut (18) or screw shank (12), as seen in Figure 4. In the pieces (6) that remain at the ends you can place a cover (14) on the screw head (12), housed in the lower recess (13) existing in the body (9) at such a site and whose purpose will be explained later.

For each panel (1) four pieces of support (6) as described.

For its part, the rails (7), shown in the Figures 5 to 8, constitute metal profiles of configuration of "C" section, with dimensions suitable for receiving and housing the described support pieces (6). Such lanes, such as can be seen in the details of figures 6 and 7, they have drainage holes (19) for the evacuation of the water that is can accumulate inside (figure 6) and with some emptying (20) in the opposite couplings of the shaping ends of its "C" profile, at one of its ends, as seen in Figure 7, so that they allow the support piece (6) to be introduced into the inside of the rail (7) during assembly.

The installation of the rails (7) is done, normally, on the structure (5) of frames or supports. The joining the rail (7) to said structure is done by self-tapping screws (23), which will be introduced by the inside the rail (7) in the center of it, since the piece of support (6) has to go over it, so that this It has the aforementioned recess (13) on its face higher.

For each panel (1), two rails will be mounted (7), introducing two of its support pieces (6) in one and the Two others in the other.

Finally, it is important to note that these rails (7) also have, at their ends, some holes (21) for positioning the safety screws (8) that prevent the extraction of the pieces (6), and therefore of the panels (1), once the installation is finished. Said screws (8) are mounted at the end of the rails (7), two at each end, and undergo a torque that makes separate the nut, leaving only one cone (22) that makes it difficult considerably removing the screw (8), as see in figure 9.

Describe sufficiently the nature of the The present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, is not considers it necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects as long as it does not alter, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims (4)

1. Clamping and support device for photovoltaic and thermal panels with "anti-theft" system, applicable for the fastening and support of solar panels (1), whether photovoltaic or thermal, of the type consisting of a body or cell (2 ) surrounded by a perimeter frame (3), consisting of a metal structure, usually of aluminum, with holes (4) for fixing to a support structure (5) formed by porches or similar elements anchored to the ground support the whole, characterized by the fact of comprising two differentiated elements: support pieces (6), which formed by a body (9) and a square (10) and by means of hidden screwing are fixed to the holes (4) of the perimeter frame (3) of the panels (1), on the back, preferably four support pieces (6) for each panel (1), and rails (7), consisting of metal profiles of section configuration in "C", with dimensions eligible to receive and at eye the described support pieces (6), in which said support pieces (6) are attached being fixed thereto, which are fixed, in turn, arranged transversely, to the structure of porches (5) anchored to the ground , preferably two for each panel (1), counting at the ends of said rails (7) with security screws (8) "anti-theft"; inserted in holes (21) provided for this purpose, which are subjected to a tightening torque that makes the nut separate, leaving only a cone (22) that considerably makes it difficult to remove the screw (8). 2. Clamping and support device for photovoltaic and thermal panels with "anti-theft" system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the support pieces (6) are formed by a body (9) of approximately prismatic configuration and a squad (10); in which said body (9) is crossed by a hole (11) intended for the screw (12) that will fix it to the frame (3), and has, on its lower face, a recess (13) suitable for receiving a cover (14), on one of its sides with projections (15) to ensure the separation between panels (1) and, on its upper face, with a recess (16) suitable to receive the lateral branch of the square (10) to achieve said fixation; and in that the square (10), on the other hand, has a housing (17) suitable for the nut (18) which together with the said screw (12) allow the support piece (6) to be fixed to the frame. 3. Clamping and support device for photovoltaic and thermal panels with "anti-theft" system, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the rails (7), have recesses (20) in the opposite couplings of the shaping ends of its "C" profile, at one of its ends, which allow the support piece (6) to be introduced inside it during assembly, as well as with drainage holes (19) for the evacuation of water that can be accumulate inside. 4. Clamping and support device for photovoltaic and thermal panels with "anti-theft" system, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the installation of the rails (7) is carried out on the structure (5) of porches or supports by means of self-tapping screws (23), which will be introduced through the inside of the rail (7) in the center of the rail, since the support piece (6) has to pass over it, for which it has the previously mentioned recess (13) in its upper face.