JP2010206229A - Solar cell module device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a solar cell module device to which a reinforcing frame can be easily mounted. <P>SOLUTION: The solar cell module device includes a solar cell module 20 which is formed by arranging a plurality of solar cells in line, a substantially rectangle frame 10 which surrounds the circumference of an outer edge of the solar cell module 20 to support the outer edge, the reinforcing frame 3 which is spanned between two opposite sides of the frame 10 and abuts on the rear surface of the solar cell module 20 to support the solar cell module 20 when the solar cell module 20 is bent. A notch 1d through which the reinforcing frame 3 is inserted is formed at a rear surface of the frame 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a solar cell module device installed in a building such as a house or a building.

  Conventionally, as a solar cell module device, a transparent substrate (glass) is arranged on the light receiving surface side, and a plurality of solar cells connected in series or in parallel are arranged side by side on the back surface side of the transparent substrate. A solar cell module apparatus having a structure in which a cell is sealed with a sealing resin to constitute a solar cell module, and a frame is attached to the peripheral portion of the solar cell module is often used. In this solar cell module device, a predetermined strength is ensured by the transparent substrate and the frame.

  The solar cell module device is generally installed in a building such as a house or a building and exposed to wind and rain. The solar cell module device is subjected to a positive pressure that acts to push down vertically due to snow accumulated on the surface, and a negative pressure that acts to be pulled upward by wind or the like. Since the solar cell module has a large plate shape with the light receiving surface as a surface, the solar cell module is bent so as to bend up and down under the positive pressure and the negative pressure.

  Conventionally, it has been proposed to dispose a reinforcing frame on the back surface of the module so that the module does not bend downward and damage the positive pressure that works to push it downward vertically. By adopting such a structure, when the module is bent downward, it is prevented from being damaged by being pressed by the reinforcing frame and not deflecting more than a predetermined amount (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-6625 A

  Regarding the attachment of the reinforcing frame of the solar cell module device having the above-described structure, a structure in which the reinforcing frame can be easily attached has been desired in order to simplify the manufacturing process and reduce the cost. In addition, if the reinforcement frame is attached with the same device (work) as the device (work) for arranging the frame-like frame on the outer edge portion of the solar cell module, the device (work) becomes complicated, and improvement has been demanded. .

  Furthermore, conventionally, when the back surface of the solar cell module is fixed to the reinforcing frame, when the negative pressure is applied, the solar cell module may be pulled upward and the back surface of the solar cell module may be peeled off. It was. On the other hand, if the back surface of the solar cell module is not fixed to the reinforcing frame and is in contact, water or dust may accumulate between the solar cell module and the reinforcing frame, which may cause malfunctions, so improvement is required. It was done.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to obtain a solar cell module device to which a reinforcing frame can be easily attached. In addition, by forming a gap between the solar cell module and the reinforcing frame, the back surface of the solar cell module is not damaged, and water and dust are not collected between the reinforcing frame and the solar cell module. The object is to obtain a device. Furthermore, it aims at obtaining the solar cell module apparatus which can form easily the clearance gap between a solar cell module and a reinforcement frame to a suitable magnitude | size.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a solar cell module device of the present invention includes a solar cell module in which a plurality of solar cells are arranged side by side, and surrounds the outer edge of the solar cell module over the entire circumference. A frame having a substantially rectangular shape that supports the portion and the two opposite sides of the frame to support the solar cell module by contacting the back surface of the solar cell module when the solar cell module is bent. And a notch into which the reinforcing frame is inserted is provided on the back surface of the frame-like frame.

  According to the present invention, since the reinforcing frame is fitted and positioned in the fitting notch formed on the back surface of the frame-shaped frame, the reinforcing frame can be easily attached to the frame-shaped frame.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state of an initial process of assembly of Embodiment 1 of the solar cell module apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the reinforcing frame is attached from the back surface to the intermediate assembly in which the frame-like frame is attached to the outer edge portion of the solar cell module. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the attachment of the reinforcing frame to the intermediate assembly is completed. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing a portion B in which the reinforcing frame is fitted into the cutout of the frame-shaped frame in FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1 showing a cross-sectional shape of the long side frame. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing details of the shape of the reinforcing frame. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 3 showing a state in which a predetermined space is formed between the solar cell module and the reinforcing frame. FIG. 8: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the long side frame of Embodiment 2 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the second rib is selected and applied to a reinforcing frame having a smaller height than the reinforcing frame of the first embodiment. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the first rib is selected and applied to a reinforcing frame having a height smaller than that of the reinforcing frame of FIG. FIG. 11: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the long side frame of Embodiment 3 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention, and the cross-sectional shape of a reinforcement frame. FIG. 12: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the long side frame of Embodiment 4 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention, and the cross-sectional shape of a reinforcement frame. FIG. 13: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the reinforcement frame of Embodiment 5 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention. FIG. 14: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the reinforcement frame of Embodiment 6 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a solar cell module device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state of an initial process of assembling of a solar cell module apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the reinforcing frame is attached from the back surface to the intermediate assembly in which the frame-like frame is attached to the outer edge portion of the solar cell module. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the attachment of the reinforcing frame to the intermediate assembly is completed. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing a portion B in which the reinforcing frame is fitted into the notch of the frame-like frame in FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 1 showing the cross-sectional shape of the long side frame. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing details of the shape of the reinforcing frame. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 3 showing a state in which a predetermined space is formed between the solar cell module and the reinforcing frame. In addition, FIG. 1 has shown the mode that the solar cell module was seen from the table | surface (light-receiving surface) side. On the other hand, FIG.2 and FIG.3 has shown a mode that the solar cell module was seen from the back side.

  The solar cell module device includes a substantially rectangular flat plate-like solar cell module 20 and a rectangular frame-like frame that surrounds the outer edge of the solar cell module 20 over the entire circumference and supports the solar cell module 20 through the outer edge. The frame 10 and the reinforcing frame 3 attached to the frame 10 are included.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the solar cell module 20 includes a plurality of solar cells 15 that are aligned in the vertical and horizontal directions and connected in series or in parallel. The light receiving surface side of the solar battery cell 15 is entirely covered with a transparent substrate (glass) (not shown). Moreover, the several photovoltaic cell 15 is sealed with sealing resin. The frame-like frame 10 is, for example, an aluminum extrusion-molded product, and a pair of opposed long side frames (first frames) 1, 1 and a pair of short sides connected between both ends of the long side frames 1, 1. It consists of side frames (second frames) 2 and 2. The pair of long side frames 1, 1 and the pair of short side frames 2, 2 are connected to each other to form a rectangular frame 10. The frame-shaped frame 10 reinforces the solar cell module 20 and is attached to a gantry (not shown) provided in a building such as a house or a building. The reinforcing frame 3 is attached to the frame-shaped frame 10 from the back side of the solar cell module 20.

  As shown in FIG. 2, fitting notches 1d and 1d for fitting the reinforcing frame 3 are provided in the center of the back surface of the two long side frames 1 and 1, respectively. The reinforcing frame 3 is assembled to the long side frames 1 and 1 by dropping both ends into the fitting notches 1d and 1d from the back side. That is, the reinforcing frame 3 is assembled to the long side frames 1 and 1 by inserting both ends from the back side of the solar cell module 20 into the fitting cutouts 1d and 1d. Note that a terminal box 20a and a cable 20b extending from the terminal box 20a are provided on the back surface of the solar cell module 20.

  In FIG. 3, the reinforcing frame 3 is attached to the frame-shaped frame 10 so as to span the long side frames 1, 1 facing the frame-shaped frame 10 as described above. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the end portion of the reinforcing frame 3 fits into the fitting notch 1 d opened on the back surface of the long side frame 1 and is positioned accurately. The short-side frames 2 and 2 are connected to the long-side frames 1 and 2 by a screw (first fixing screw) (not shown) inserted in a through-hole drilled in the end of the long-side frames 1 and 1 from the direction of arrow D in FIG. Fastened to 1. The reinforcing frame 3 is tightened by a screw (second fixing screw) 7 (FIG. 7) (not shown) inserted from the direction of arrow E in FIG. Worn. That is, the short side frames 2 and 2 and the reinforcing frame 3 are fastened by screws (fixing screws) inserted from the same direction.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the long side frames 1, 1 have a substantially U-shaped cross section so as to have a predetermined strength, and extend in a direction perpendicular to the solar cell module 20. A module support portion 1b that extends from the edge of the main body 1a on the solar cell module 20 side to the inside of the frame-shaped frame 10 and supports the solar cell module 20, and a frame shape from the opposite edge of the module main body 1a to the module support portion 1b. It is comprised from the inner flange part 1c formed extending in the flame | frame 10 inside. The module support portion 1b has a substantially U-shaped cross section having an opening inside the frame-shaped frame 10, and supports the outer edge portion of the solar cell module 20 by holding it inside the U shape.

  The inner flange portion 1 c extends in parallel to the solar cell module 20. The frame-shaped frame 10 has the inner flange portion 1c attached to a frame (not shown) and supports the solar cell module 20 from the frame. The fitting notch 1d is formed by notching the inner flange portion 1c by the width of the reinforcing frame 3. The front end edge of the back surface side of the module support portion 1b having a substantially U-shaped cross section is formed so as to be bent to the back surface side, and comes into contact with the reinforcing frame 3 when the reinforcing frame 3 is inserted into the fitting notch 1d. Thus, a positioning projection (longitudinal locking portion) 1e for positioning in the depth direction is used.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the reinforcing frame 3 has a substantially H-shaped cross section and extends in a vertical direction with respect to the solar cell module 20 from a flat frame body 3 a and an edge on the back side of the frame body 3 a. The rear surface side flange portion 3b extends in parallel to the solar cell module 20 to both sides, and the module side flange portion 3c extends in parallel to the solar cell module 20 from the edge of the frame body 3a on the solar cell module 20 side to both sides. The end face of the frame body 3a is threaded with two end face screw holes 3d.

  In FIG. 7, at the tip of the module support portion 1b, as described above, when the reinforcing frame 3 is inserted into the fitting notch 1d, the reinforcing frame 3 comes into contact with the reinforcing frame 3 toward the solar cell module. Positioning protrusions (vertical locking portions) 1e that restrict movement are provided. Thus, the reinforcing frame 3 is disposed with a predetermined gap H between the back surface of the solar cell module 20. As described in the background art above, the positive pressure indicated by the arrow F and the negative pressure indicated by the arrow G act on the solar cell module 20. The reinforcing frame 3 supports the back surface of the solar cell module 20 when the solar cell module 20 is bent by a predetermined amount due to positive pressure.

  As described above, in the solar cell module device of this embodiment, the reinforcing frame 3 is inserted into the fitting cutouts 1d and 1d from the back side of the solar cell module 20 at both ends, and the long side frames 1 and 1 are inserted. Therefore, the reinforcing frame 3 can be easily attached later to the assembly in which the frame-like frame 10 is disposed on the outer edges of the four sides of the solar cell module 20. Therefore, the reinforcement frame 3 can be easily attached later with a different device (work) from the device (work) different from the device (work) for disposing the long side frames 1, 1 and the short side frames 2, 2 on the outer edge of the solar cell module 20. Since it can be attached, workability is improved in the manufacturing process.

  Moreover, in the solar cell module device of this embodiment, the short side frames 2 and 2 are fastened to the end surface screw holes with screws passing through both end portions of the long side frames 1 and 1 and the long side frames 1 and 1. The reinforcing frame 3 has a long side frame 1, 1 which is fastened to an end surface screw hole with a screw passing through the long side frame 1, 1 from the same direction as a screw for fixing the short side frame 2, 2. As a result, the workability is improved in the manufacturing process with the same screwing direction.

  Furthermore, in the solar cell module device of this embodiment, the fitting notch 1d is formed by cutting out the inner flange portion 1c of the long side frames 1 and 1 by the width of the reinforcing frame 3, and is frame-shaped. The frame 10 has a positioning protrusion (vertical locking portion) 1e that abuts on the reinforcing frame 3 inserted into the fitting notch 1d and restricts the movement of the reinforcing frame 3 in the solar cell module 20 direction. ing. Therefore, a gap H is formed between the solar cell module 20 and the reinforcing frame 3. Thereby, the back surface of the solar cell module 20 is not damaged, and water and dust are not collected between the reinforcing frame 3. And since the reinforcement frame 3 is positioned correctly by the positioning protrusion 1e, the clearance gap between the solar cell module 20 and the reinforcement frame 3 can be easily formed in a suitable magnitude | size.

  Furthermore, in the solar cell module device of this embodiment, the reinforcing frame 3 has a point-symmetric cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Improves.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 8: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the long side frame of Embodiment 2 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the second rib is selected and applied to a reinforcing frame having a smaller height than the reinforcing frame of the first embodiment. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the first rib is selected and applied to a reinforcing frame having a height smaller than that of the reinforcing frame of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the long side frame (first frame) 1B of the present embodiment includes a first rib 1g extending in parallel with the positioning projection 1e between the module support portion 1b and the inner flange portion 1c. It has two ribs 1h. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  The 1st rib 1g and the 2nd rib 1h are the vertical direction latching | locking parts in which one is selected and used. When the second rib 1h is selected, the first rib 1g is deleted by the width of the reinforcing frame 3, and as shown in FIG. 9, the reinforcing frame 3B is smaller in height than the reinforcing frame of the first embodiment. Applied. When the first rib 1g is selected, as shown in FIG. 10, the first rib 1g is applied to a reinforcing frame 3C having a height smaller than that of the reinforcing frame 3B in FIG.

  As described above, the long-side frame 1B of the solar cell module device according to this embodiment has a plurality of vertical locking portions provided at different positions in the insertion direction of the reinforcing frame 3, By selecting and using one of the vertical locking portions, it is possible to deal with a plurality of reinforcing frames having different heights.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 11: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the long side frame of Embodiment 3 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention, and the cross-sectional shape of a reinforcement frame. The reinforcing frame 3D of the present embodiment has side wall surfaces 3e extending in parallel with the frame body 3a from both side edge portions of the module side flange portion 3c toward the back surface. The height a of the side wall surface 3e is a distance b from the first rib 1g to the second rib 1h, a distance c from the second rib 1h to the positioning protrusion 1e, and a distance d from the inner flange portion 1c to the first rib 1g. It is bigger than any of them. Other configurations are the same as those of the second embodiment.

  In the solar cell module device having such a configuration, the first rib 1g and the second rib 1h cut out in the width of the reinforcing frame 3D guide the side wall surface 3e of the reinforcing frame 3D and the reinforcing frame 3D is fitted. In addition to facilitating insertion into the cutout 1d, after the reinforcement frame 3D is inserted into the fitting cutout 1d, it comes into contact with the side wall surface 3e of the reinforcement frame 3D and extends along the frame-like frame 10 of the reinforcement frame 3D. It becomes a horizontal direction latching part which regulates movement of. Thereby, the reinforcing frame 3D is positioned more accurately.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 12: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the long side frame of Embodiment 4 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention, and the cross-sectional shape of a reinforcement frame. The cross-sectional shape of the reinforcing frame 3E of the present embodiment is a U-shape with an opening on the back side. That is, the reinforcing frame 3E has a side wall surface extending over the entire height direction. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  In the solar cell module device having such a configuration, the reinforcing frame 3E is guided by its side wall surface to be easily inserted into the fitting notch 1d, and the reinforcing frame 3E is inserted into the fitting notch 1d. After that, the movement in the direction along the frame 10 is restricted by coming into contact with the opening of the fitting notch 1d. Thereby, the reinforcing frame 3E is positioned more accurately.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
FIG. 13: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the reinforcement frame of Embodiment 5 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention. The reinforcing frame 3F of the present embodiment has a quadrangular cross-sectional shape. That is, the reinforcing frame 3F has a side wall surface extending over the entire height direction. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. In the solar cell module device having such a configuration, the same effects as those of the fourth embodiment can be obtained.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
FIG. 14: is sectional drawing which shows the cross-sectional shape of the reinforcement frame of Embodiment 6 of the solar cell module apparatus concerning this invention. The reinforcing frame 3G of the present embodiment has a cross-sectional shape that connects the vertices of two triangles with straight lines.

  In the solar cell module device having such a configuration, the reinforcing frame 3G is fitted with the inclined side wall surface being guided by the opening of the fitting notch 1d even if the axis is displaced during insertion. It becomes easy to insert into the notch 1d.

  As described above, the solar cell module device according to the present invention is useful for a solar cell module device installed in a building such as a house or a building, and is particularly installed in a region where there is a lot of snow or a region where severe wind and rain occur. Suitable for solar cell module devices.

1,1B Long side frame (first frame)
2 Short side frame (second frame)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1a Frame main body 1b Module support part 1c Inner flange part 1d Fitting notch 1e Positioning protrusion (vertical direction latching part)
1g 1st rib (vertical locking part, horizontal locking part)
1h Second rib (longitudinal locking portion, lateral locking portion)
3, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G Reinforcement frame 3a Frame body 3b Back side flange 3c Module side flange 3d End face screw hole 3e Side wall 7 Screw (second fixing screw)
10 rectangular frame frame 15 solar cell 20 solar cell module 20a terminal box 20b cable H gap

Claims (10)

A solar cell module comprising a plurality of solar cells arranged side by side;
A substantially rectangular frame-like frame surrounding the outer edge of the solar cell module over the entire circumference and supporting the outer edge;
A reinforcement frame that spans between two opposing sides of the frame-shaped frame and supports the solar cell module by contacting the back surface of the solar cell module when the solar cell module is bent;
A solar cell module device, wherein a cutout into which the reinforcing frame is inserted is provided on the rear surface of the frame-shaped frame. The solar cell module device according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcing frame has a point-symmetric shape in cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The reinforcing frame has a substantially H-shaped cross section with a flat frame main body extending in a direction perpendicular to the solar cell module and a flange extending in parallel to the solar cell module from an edge of the frame main body. The solar cell module device according to claim 1, wherein the solar cell module device is a solar cell module device. The reinforcing frame has a U-shaped cross section by a flange portion extending in parallel with the solar cell module and a side wall surface extending in an opposite direction to the solar cell module from an end portion of the flange portion. Item 2. The solar cell module device according to Item 1. The solar cell module device according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcing frame has a quadrangular cross-sectional shape. The solar cell module device according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcing claim has a cross-sectional shape including two triangles and a straight line connecting the vertices of the two triangles. The frame-shaped frame has an inner flange portion, and the notch is formed by cutting the inner flange portion,
The solar cell according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the width of the cutout is formed by cutting out a width of a plane parallel to the solar cell module of the reinforcing frame. Modular device. 8. A vertical locking portion that is provided inside the frame-like frame and that abuts against the reinforcing frame and restricts the movement of the reinforcing frame in the solar cell module direction. 8. The solar cell module device according to any one of the above. The frame-shaped frame has a support portion that contacts the back surface of the solar cell module,
The solar cell module device according to claim 8, wherein the vertical locking portion is a protrusion extending from an end portion of the support portion to an opposite side of the solar cell module. The frame-shaped frame has a support portion that contacts the back surface of the solar cell module,
The solar cell module device according to claim 8, wherein the vertical locking portion is a rib provided in a direction opposite to the solar cell module relative to the support portion inside the frame-shaped frame.

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