TW201104884A - Photovoltaic module and method for fixing and supporting the same - Google Patents

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TW201104884A
TW201104884A TW098139693A TW98139693A TW201104884A TW 201104884 A TW201104884 A TW 201104884A TW 098139693 A TW098139693 A TW 098139693A TW 98139693 A TW98139693 A TW 98139693A TW 201104884 A TW201104884 A TW 201104884A
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    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02SGENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24SSOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
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    • F24S25/63Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing modules or their peripheral frames to supporting elements
    • F24S25/632Side connectors; Base connectors
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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The inventions relates to a method for fixing and supporting a photovoltaic module (1) on a surface by means of a connecting device, the connecting device comprising two connecting parts, one connecting part being attached to the backside of the photovoltaic module (1) and the other connecting part being attached to the surface, wherein one connecting part comprises a supporting point (6, 8), the supporting point (6, 8) comprises a structural member (9) exhibiting a receptacle (10), the other connecting part comprises a pivot (11), the receptacle (10) matches against the pivot (11), the structural member (9) comprises a fixation means to fixate the pivot (11) in the receptacle (10), for fixation of the photovoltaic module (1) on the surface the structural member (9) is plugged onto the pivot (11), and the pivot (11) is fixated in the receptacle (10) by said fixation means when the structural member (9) is plugged onto the pivot (11), thereby forming a joint of the photovoltaic module (1) to the surface.

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201104884 六、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於一種用於藉由置於一光致電壓(photovoltaic ; PV ) 模組後面之一結構來固定及支撐任何技術之PV模組之方法及系 統、以及一種相應之PV模組。此結構可增強PV模組之機械穩定 性並降低安裝成本,藉此降低系統成本(balance of system ; B0S ) 費用。 光致電壓裝置、光電轉換裝置或太陽能電池係為將光、尤其是 太陽光轉換成直流電(direct current ; DC)電力之裝置。目前’ 利用許多種技術基於晶體矽或複晶矽抑或薄膜矽沈積來製造太陽 能電池。薄膜太陽能電池利用玻璃、玻璃陶瓷或其他剛性或可撓 性基板作為一基底材料(基板)。 排列於一共用基底上並電性連接之複數單獨電池被稱作模組、 太陽能模組或光致電壓(photovoltaic ; PV)模組。此等模組通常 被分組至更大之設備上,例如,房頂、建築物牆壁或開放之地面 上,以構成一太陽能發電站。有鑒於此種固定需要,恰當且慮及 成本之固定技術變得尤為重要。 【先前技術】 目前可商購獲得多種模組固定技術。為固定PV模組,所有彼等 結構皆需要一設計良好之支撐結構及用於安裝PV模組至所述結 構之工具。此將不僅支撐模組之重量,且亦將提供可能之固定點’ 以便以PV模組可補償風力載荷及雪載荷之方式,將模組「夾緊」 及/或「螺合」至一結構上^ PV模組越大/越重,其固定結構便越 重及越複雜。 201104884 在大多數情況下,pv模組係安裝於一傾斜位置。一通常用於安 裝PV模組之子結構(substructure )包含水平支架,例如,一位於 邊緣處之框架支架以及一中間支架。線性固定元件及水平固持夾 固定該PV模組至該等支架。需要許多不同之部件以固定PV模組 至該支撐子結構。此外,當利用通常所知之安裝技術時,PV模 組之安裝需要多個工具。 【發明内容】 因此,本發明之目的在於提供一種方法及系統,該方法及系統 可降低安裝成本並使得一 PV模組之安裝容易且牢固。 該目的係藉由獨立請求項達成。於附屬請求項中詳細闡述複數 較佳實施例。 關於該方法,本發明係關於一種用於藉由一連接裝置固定及支 撐一光致電壓模組於一表面之方法,該連接裝置包含二連接部 件,其中之一連接部件係附接至該光致電壓模組之背面,而另一 連接部件係附接至該表面,其中,該其令之一連接部件包含一支 撐點,該支撐點包含一結構構件,該結構構件形成一容座,該另 一連接部件包含一樞軸,該容座與該樞軸係相互配合,該結構構 件包含一固定裝置,用以固定該樞軸於該容座中,為固定該光致 電壓模組於該表面上,將該結構構件插至該樞軸上,且當該結構 構件插至該樞軸上時,該固定裝置固定該樞軸於該容座中,藉此 形成該光致電壓模組與該表面之一接合。 根據本發明之一實施例,為將該結構構件插至該樞軸上,將該 光致電壓模組朝該表面移動,並保持該光致電壓模組之平面平行 於該表面之平面。以此方式,可排列一光致電壓模組陣列,其中, 5 201104884 一般而言,該等模組無需任何用於安裝之側向間距。尤其是,模 組之任何枢轉運動皆不需要此種安裝空間。此意味著可如同一瓷 磚陣列中之一瓷磚一般,移除並以一新模組替換因損壞而需更換 之模組。 根據本發明之另一實施例,該結構構件及該框軸於插接時係形 成一可分離之接合。此將使得在光致電壓模組出現任何故障而需 更換時,光致電壓模組之更換變得容易。 較佳地,該結構構件與該樞軸間之該接合係可藉由施加一磁力 於該固定裝置而分離。此將一方面使得容易維修,乃因該結合可 自模組之正面釋放且無需於其背面應用一工具。另一方面,此種 磁性可拆式固定裝置可起到一防盜系統之作用。 根據本發明之一實施例,該結構構件形成該光致電壓模組之背 面之—體部件。舉例而言,該光致電壓模組之背面可通過注塑 成型而形成為——體件。此將額外地降低生產成本。 另一選擇為,該結構構件可牢固地結合至該光致電壓模組之背 面。在本發明中,牢固地結合之含義應理解為該結構構件以能補 償由機械應力(例如風力載荷、雪載荷等等)所引起之力之方式 被焊接、膠黏或以其他方式固定至該光致電壓模組之背面。 根據本發明之另一替代實施例,該結構構件與該樞軸間之該接 合係用以電性連接該光致電壓模組至一電源網路。此將降低該模 組之成本,乃因可省卻另外之電性連接裝置。 最後,根據本發明之一較佳實施例,該樞軸係自動地固定於該 容座中。自動地固定該樞軸於該容座中意指:固定該樞軸於該容 座中係藉由插入該樞軸於該容座中而簡單地達成,而無需進一步 201104884 之動作。藉由此種方式,可提供一種用於將該模組固定於該表面 之「卡扣式(snap-on )」解決方案。此容許容易地安裝該模組而無 需利用任何另外之工具將該模組固定於該表面上。 此外,本發明係關於一種光致電壓模組,該光致電壓模組具有 用於連接該光致電壓模組於一表面之一連接裝置,該連接裝置包 含二連接部件,其中之一連接部件係附接至該光致電壓模組之背 面,而另一連接部件係可附接至該表面,其中,該其中之一連接 部件包含一支撐點,該支撐點包含一結構構件,該結構構件形成 一容座,該另一連接部件包含一樞軸,該容座與該樞軸係相互配 合,該結構構件包含一固定裝置,用以固定該柩軸於該容座中, 為固定該光致電壓模組於該表面上,該結構構件可插至該樞軸 上,且藉由將該結構構件插至該樞軸上,該固定裝置可固定該樞 軸於該容座中,以形成該光致電壓模組與該表面之一接合。 根據本發明之一實施例,該結構構件與該樞軸適可藉由將該光 致電壓模組朝該表面移動且同時保持該光致電壓模組之平面平行 於該表面之平面而將該結構構件插至該樞軸上。 該結構構件可係為該光致電壓模組之背面之一一體部件,或者 其可藉由恰當之裝置而牢固地結合至該背面。 該固定裝置可包含一機械鎖,於該結構構件以所期望之方式插 至該樞軸上時,該機械鎖可與該樞軸中之一凹槽交互作用。此將 能夠保護該模組免遭盜竊。 該機械鎖可包含:一鎖定板,該鎖定板可嚙合至該樞軸之一凹 槽中,藉此形成該機械鎖之一鎖定位置;以及一鎖定裝置,用於 當該結構裝置插至該樞軸上時,固定該鎖定板於該鎖定位置。此 7 201104884 將能夠快速且容易地安裝該光致電壓模組於安裝位置。 該機械鎖可藉由一磁力解鎖。此將能夠無需接近該模組之背面 便可分離該模組。 根據本發明之一較佳實施例,該枢軸係可藉由該固定裝置而自 動地固定於該容座中,即,藉由插入該結構構件至該樞軸上而簡 單地固定該樞軸於該容座中,而無需利用任何另外之工具。 本發明更係關於一種用於固定及支撐一光致電壓模組於一表面 之系統,該系統包含至少一支撐點及一樞軸,該至少一支撐點係 位於該光致電壓模組之背面上,該柩軸係固定於應安裝有該光致 電壓模組之表面上,其中該支撐點包含一結構構件,該結構構件 具有與該樞軸相互配合之一容座,且其中該結構構件包含一機械 鎖,當該光致電壓模組藉由該結構構件而插至該枢軸上以安裝該 光致電壓模組於該表面上時,該機械鎖可與該樞軸之一凹槽交互 作用,以固定該樞軸至該結構構件之容座中。 於此種系統中,該結構構件與該枢軸亦可用以電性連接該光致 電壓模組至一電源網路。藉由省卻額外之電性連接裝置,可降低 模組之總成本。 根據本發明,固定元件之數量可減少並被標準化。藉由利用根 據本發明之先進固定元件設計,安裝該PV模組無需使用安裝工 具。此會極大地降低安裝成本並簡化安裝程序。 本發明容許以下操作:於一 PV模組之背面界定至少一支撐點; 於該支撐點之位置,附接一結構構件;該結構構件可膠黏至該PV 模組之背面或可係為該PV模組之後罩之——體部件;該PV模組 更包含一接線盒(junction box ),用以將該PV模組與外界進行電 201104884 性連接。對於大小為14平方公尺或_大小之—模組,該結構構 ^ 機械材料及/或一财腐银材料(例如銘、不錄鋼或塑膠) 形^、可具有例如—膠黏於該PV模組之背面玻璃上的圓柱體之 =結構構件包含一容座’該容座與—樞軸係相互配合,該樞軸 ^疋於,安|有該PV模組之表面上。於根據本發明之一實施例 r二。構構件更包含―機械鎖,該機械鎖可與該姉交互作用 固疋雜轴至該結構構件卜該框軸可直接地固定於該表面上 或藉由切構件(例如安裝桿)而固定於該表面上,且可由與該 Z構件相同之機械材料㈣腐料料製[此外,該姉可包 3 一凹槽’該機械鎖之-鎖定板可啼合於該凹槽内。 八^佳地’對於大小為丨4平方公尺之—W模組,使用直徑為8 =分之四結構構件來支樓該模組並固定其至—表面,以免受到正 吊之風力載叙/或雪載荷損壞。利用此解決方案,例如僅需二個 用以固定4等枢軸之支樓桿便可安裝該模組,而非如第丨圖所示 之一支撐桿。此將引起該支撐結構之成本降低約33%。本發明之 固疋系統可用於任何PV模組形式及配置。 根據本發明,該固定系統之另一優點在於,其僅位於該模組之 者面之局部,故該模組上之應力相較一夾緊式解決方案可減小。 任何機械應力之減小皆將提高該Pv模組之可靠性。較佳地,該等 支撐點被選取成使其形成一規則圖案,如一正方形或矩形、一菱 形或一三角形。 根據本發明方法,該光致電壓模組於其背面配備有一支撐點, °亥支撐點包含一結構構件,該結構構件形成一容座,該容座與一 201104884 枢軸相互配合。該枢軸安裝於應安裝有該光致電壓模組之表面 上。此外,該結構構件包含一固定裝置,用以固定該枢軸於該容 座中。為固定該光致電壓模組於該表面上,將該結構構件插至該 樞軸上,且當該結構構件以所期望之方式插至該樞軸上時,該固 定裝置固定該枢軸於該容座中,藉此形成該光致電壓模組與該表 面之一接合。 根據本發明方法,於安裝該樞軸於應安裝有該pv模組之表面上 之後,該PV模組可藉由該等結構構件插至該等樞軸上,而無需利 用任何工具。藉此,於複雜之安裝情況下,亦可容易且安全地安 裝該PV模組。 於根據本發明之再一實施例中,該結構構件與該樞軸間之接合 可用於電性連接該PV模組至一電源網路。為此,該結構構件包含 一連接裝置,該連接裝置與該PV模組之太陽能電池電性連接。此 種連接裝置可,例如,由該結構構件中之機械鎖之鎖定板形成。 該樞軸與一電源網路電性連接並至少於其凹槽區域中導電。當插 入該PV模組至該樞軸上時,即可建立太陽能電池與該電源網路間 之一電性連接。 於根據本發明之再一實施例中,該結構構件與該框軸形成一可 分離之接合。於一較佳實施例中,該接合係可藉由施加一磁場於 該固定裝置而分離。 【實施方式】 第1圖係為一示意圖,顯示根據先前技術如何固定由一玻璃-玻 璃層壓體所構成之一 PV模組1。此PV模組1可具有例如1.4平 方公尺之一表面積。於大多數情況下,PV模組安裝於一傾斜位 10 201104884 置。通常用於安裝PV模組之_子結構包含水平支架2、3,例如, =於邊緣處之-框架支架2及—中間支架3。線㈣定元件4及水 ^夺夾5固疋pV模組!至支架2、3。於第1圖中可容易地看 ’需要許多不同之料來固定該pv模組至該支料結構。此 外’备利用该通常所知之安裝技術時,該pv模組之安裝需要多個 工具。 第2圖顯示本發明之—第—實施例。於—pv模組i之背面,界 定有複數域點。魏結構構件8 _至料支⑽之位置;該 等結構構件6可膠黏於PV模組丨之背面或可係為其後罩之一一體 部件。黑色矩形7指示該PV模組之接線盒,該接線盒用以將該 PV模組與外界(例如—電_路)進行電性連接,於大小為Η 平方公尺或類似大小之—模組,該固定裝置可以例如―圓柱體形 狀由耐腐㈣料(銘或塑膠)製成,該圓柱體膠黏於該模組 之老面玻璃上且具有—8公分之直徑。於四個此種支擇點處,使 用結構構件6及結構構件9池,使賴組減風力載荷 及/或雪制損傷之驗。利用此解決方案,僅需二支撐桿而非如 第1圖所7F之二域桿來固定賴組^此會使該支撐結構本身之 成本降低約331此裝置/固定裝置可用於任何pv模組形式及配 置。 第3圖繪不-種容易安裝及拆裝之可能之固定裝置配置。結構 構件9形成-容座1〇 (例如,一鑽孔),容座1〇與一銷、插塞或 樞轴11相互配合。該插轴η係'為該PV模組應附連至的結構(圖 未示出)之-部分M6係為結構構件9之背面,該背面係勝黏、 附接或以其他方式連接至該Pv模組之背面。該等固定裝置之幾何 11 201104884 形狀不限於圓柱形或其他形狀。 於第4圖中,顯示根據本發明之又一實施例。結構構件9亦包 含一接線盒,該接線盒容許於一個步驟中機械地及電性地連接該 PV模組。此會進一步降低安裝成本。圖中繪示此種系統之一實 例;經修改之結構構件之參考編號為8。 於此種情形中,經修改之結構構件8可形成為一注射成型裝置, 該接線盒被整合於該注射成型裝置中。當該接線盒被整合至該成 型結構時,第3圖中之樞軸11亦用作導體,以載送由該PV模組 產生之電能。 第4圖之實施例表示一種將支撐結構與接線盒一起成型之可能 方式。第4圖顯示之幾何結構不旨在進行限定;根據該技術、支 撐結構及固定系統,可存在多種其他可能性。亦可於一面板上組 合使用電性連接用結構構件8及純粹固持用結構構件9。 第5圖顯示根據本發明之再一實施例。第3圖及第4圖所示之 結構構件9可更被修改成亦提供一防盜系統解決方案。例如,一 機械鎖13可整合於第3圖之結構構件9中,結構構件9使得僅藉 由施加一力(例如一磁場)便可拆卸該系統,該力藉由將一鎖定 板17朝右方向移而開啟機械鎖13,藉以將機械鎖13解鎖並釋放 樞軸11。利用此種系統,可直接自頂側安裝及移除該PV模組, 而無需側向間距或複雜之策略來移除一電站或電力設施上受損之 模組。此實例繪示於第5圖中,其中18表示用於機械鎖13之鎖 定板17之導向件,該鎖定板可由鐵或另一種磁性金屬製成。參考 編號15表示一彈簧,該彈簧起到鎖定裝置之作用,用以當結構構 件9插至柩軸11上時,自動地固定該鎖定板於一鎖定位置。該彈 12 201104884 簧可由諧波鋼或塑膠製成。 儘管於附圖及以上說明中係詳細例示及描述本發明,但此種例 示及說明應被視為例示性的或實例性的而非限制性的,本發明並 不限於所揭露之實施例。熟習此項技藝者在根據對附圖、揭露内 容及隨附申請專利範圍之研究來實踐本發明時,可理解並實施對 所揭露實施例之其他改動形式。於申請專利範圍中,「包括 (comprising)」一詞並不排除其他元件或步驟,且不定冠詞「a」 或「an」不排除複數形式。在互不相同之附屬請求項中陳述某些 措施之單純事實並不表示不能有利地利用該等措施之組合。申請 專利範圍中之任何參考符號皆不應被解釋為限制該範圍。 【圖式簡單說明】 參照上文所述之實施例,本發明之此等及其他態樣將可被理解 並得到闡明。 附圖中: 第1圖顯示根據先前技術之一固定裝置; 第2圖顯示根據本發明之一實施例之具有固定裝置之一 PV模 組; 第3圖顯示根據本發明之一實施例之一固定系統之一示意圖; 第4圖顯示根據本發明之一實施例之具有整合式電性連接之另 一固定系統;以及 第5圖顯示具有一防盜系統之本發明固定系統之又一實施例。 【主要元件符號說明】 1 : PV模組 2 :框架支架 13 201104884 3 :中間支架 4 :線性固定元件 5 :水平固持夾 6:結構構件 7 :矩形 8 :結構構件 9:結構構件 10 :容座 11 :柩軸 13 :機械鎖 14 :凹槽 15 :彈簧 16 :結構構件之背面 18 .導向件 17 :鎖定板201104884 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a PV module for fixing and supporting any technology by being placed in a structure behind a photovoltaic (PV) module. Method and system, and a corresponding PV module. This structure enhances the mechanical stability of the PV module and reduces installation costs, thereby reducing the cost of the system (BOS). Photovoltaic devices, photoelectric conversion devices, or solar cells are devices that convert light, especially sunlight, into direct current (DC) power. At present, solar cells are manufactured using a variety of techniques based on crystal germanium or polycrystalline germanium or thin film germanium deposition. Thin film solar cells utilize glass, glass ceramic or other rigid or flexible substrates as a substrate material (substrate). A plurality of individual cells arranged on a common substrate and electrically connected are referred to as a module, a solar module, or a photovoltaic (PV) module. These modules are typically grouped onto larger equipment, such as roofs, building walls or open floors to form a solar power station. In view of this fixed need, fixed technologies that are appropriate and cost-conscious are becoming more important. [Prior Art] A variety of module fixing technologies are currently commercially available. To secure a PV module, all of these structures require a well-designed support structure and tools for mounting the PV module to the structure. This will not only support the weight of the module, but will also provide a possible fixed point' to "clamp" and/or "screw" the module to a structure in such a way that the PV module can compensate for wind loads and snow loads. The larger/heavier the upper PV module is, the heavier and more complicated the fixed structure is. 201104884 In most cases, the pv module is mounted in an inclined position. A substructure typically used to mount a PV module includes a horizontal support, such as a frame support at the edge and an intermediate support. A linear fixing element and a horizontal holding clip secure the PV module to the brackets. Many different components are required to secure the PV module to the support substructure. In addition, the installation of PV modules requires multiple tools when utilizing commonly known mounting techniques. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method and system that reduces installation costs and makes installation of a PV module easy and robust. This purpose is achieved by an independent request. The preferred embodiment is set forth in detail in the accompanying claims. With respect to the method, the present invention relates to a method for fixing and supporting a photovoltaic module on a surface by a connecting device, the connecting device comprising two connecting members, wherein one of the connecting members is attached to the light a back side of the voltage module, and another connecting component attached to the surface, wherein the one connecting member includes a supporting point, the supporting point comprising a structural member, the structural member forming a receptacle, the structural member The other connecting member includes a pivot, the receptacle is coupled to the pivoting system, and the structural member includes a fixing device for fixing the pivot in the receptacle for fixing the photovoltaic module Surfacely, the structural member is inserted onto the pivot, and when the structural member is inserted onto the pivot, the fixing device fixes the pivot in the receptacle, thereby forming the photovoltaic module and One of the surfaces is joined. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, to insert the structural member onto the pivot, the photovoltaic module is moved toward the surface and the plane of the photovoltaic module is maintained parallel to the plane of the surface. In this way, an array of photovoltaic modules can be arranged, wherein, 5 201104884 generally speaking, the modules do not require any lateral spacing for mounting. In particular, any pivoting movement of the module does not require such installation space. This means that, as in one tile of the same tile array, the module that needs to be replaced due to damage can be removed and replaced with a new module. According to another embodiment of the invention, the structural member and the frame shaft form a separable joint upon insertion. This will make it easier to replace the photovoltaic module when any failure of the photovoltaic module is required. Preferably, the engagement between the structural member and the pivot is separable by applying a magnetic force to the fixture. This will, on the one hand, make it easy to repair, since the combination can be released from the front of the module and there is no need to apply a tool to its back. On the other hand, such a magnetic detachable fixing device can function as an anti-theft system. According to an embodiment of the invention, the structural member forms a body member on the back side of the photovoltaic module. For example, the back side of the photovoltaic module can be formed into a body member by injection molding. This will additionally reduce production costs. Alternatively, the structural member can be securely bonded to the back side of the photovoltaic module. In the present invention, the meaning of a firm bond is understood to mean that the structural member is welded, glued or otherwise secured to the body in a manner that compensates for forces caused by mechanical stresses such as wind loads, snow loads, and the like. The back of the photovoltaic module. According to another alternative embodiment of the present invention, the coupling between the structural member and the pivot is used to electrically connect the photovoltaic module to a power network. This will reduce the cost of the module because it eliminates the need for additional electrical connections. Finally, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pivoting system is automatically secured in the receptacle. Automatically securing the pivot in the receptacle means that securing the pivot in the receptacle is accomplished simply by inserting the pivot into the receptacle without further action of 201104884. In this manner, a "snap-on" solution for securing the module to the surface can be provided. This allows the module to be easily mounted without the need to attach the module to the surface using any additional tools. In addition, the present invention relates to a photovoltaic module having a connection device for connecting the photovoltaic module to a surface, the connection device comprising two connection components, one of the connection components Attached to the back side of the photovoltaic module, and another connecting component is attachable to the surface, wherein one of the connecting parts comprises a supporting point, the supporting point comprises a structural member, the structural member Forming a receptacle, the other connecting component comprising a pivot, the receptacle cooperating with the pivoting system, the structural component comprising a fixing device for fixing the yoke in the receptacle for fixing the light The voltage module is mounted on the surface, the structural member is insertable to the pivot, and by inserting the structural member onto the pivot, the fixing device can fix the pivot in the receptacle to form The photovoltaic module is bonded to one of the surfaces. According to an embodiment of the invention, the structural member and the pivot are adapted to move the photovoltaic module toward the surface while maintaining the plane of the photovoltaic module parallel to a plane of the surface. A structural member is inserted onto the pivot. The structural member can be an integral part of the back side of the photovoltaic module, or it can be securely bonded to the back side by suitable means. The fixture can include a mechanical lock that can interact with one of the pivots when the structural member is inserted into the pivot in a desired manner. This will protect the module from theft. The mechanical lock can include: a locking plate engageable into a recess of the pivot, thereby forming a locked position of the mechanical lock; and a locking device for inserting the structural device into the When pivoting, the locking plate is fixed in the locked position. This 7 201104884 will enable quick and easy installation of the photovoltaic module in the mounting position. The mechanical lock can be unlocked by a magnetic force. This will enable the module to be separated without having to access the back of the module. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pivoting system can be automatically fixed in the receptacle by the fixing device, that is, the pivot is simply fixed by inserting the structural member onto the pivot. In this receptacle, without the need to use any additional tools. The invention further relates to a system for fixing and supporting a photovoltaic module on a surface, the system comprising at least one support point and a pivot, the at least one support point being located on the back of the photovoltaic module The yoke is fixed on a surface on which the photovoltaic module is to be mounted, wherein the support point comprises a structural member having a receptacle that cooperates with the pivot, and wherein the structural member A mechanical lock is included, and when the photovoltaic module is inserted into the pivot by the structural member to mount the photovoltaic module on the surface, the mechanical lock can interact with a groove of the pivot Acting to secure the pivot to the receptacle of the structural member. In such a system, the structural member and the pivot can also be used to electrically connect the photovoltaic module to a power network. By eliminating the need for additional electrical connections, the total cost of the module can be reduced. According to the invention, the number of fixing elements can be reduced and standardized. By using the advanced fixed component design in accordance with the present invention, the installation of the PV module eliminates the need for installation tools. This greatly reduces installation costs and simplifies the installation process. The present invention allows the following operations to: define at least one support point on the back side of a PV module; at the position of the support point, attach a structural member; the structural member can be glued to the back of the PV module or can be The PV module is then covered by a body member; the PV module further includes a junction box for electrically connecting the PV module to the outside world. For a module having a size of 14 square meters or _ size, the structure is made of mechanical material and/or a sinus silver material (for example, inscription, no steel or plastic), and may have, for example, glued to the The cylinder on the back glass of the PV module = the structural member includes a receptacle that cooperates with the pivot system, the pivot being mounted on the surface of the PV module. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, r is two. The structural member further includes a mechanical lock that can interact with the weir to fix the miscellaneous shaft to the structural member. The frame shaft can be directly fixed to the surface or fixed by a cutting member (such as a mounting rod). The surface may be made of the same mechanical material as the Z member (four) rot material [further, the tamper may be a groove] the mechanical lock-locking plate may be fitted into the groove.八佳佳地' For a W module with a size of 4 square meters, use a structural member with a diameter of 8 = 4 to support the module and fix it to the surface to avoid the wind of the hanging crane. / or snow load damage. With this solution, for example, only two support bars for fixing the 4 pivots can be used to mount the module instead of one of the support bars as shown in the figure. This will cause the cost of the support structure to be reduced by approximately 33%. The solid state system of the present invention can be used in any PV module form and configuration. Another advantage of the fastening system in accordance with the present invention is that it is only partially local to the module, so that the stress on the module can be reduced compared to a clamping solution. Any reduction in mechanical stress will increase the reliability of the Pv module. Preferably, the support points are selected such that they form a regular pattern, such as a square or rectangle, a diamond or a triangle. According to the method of the present invention, the photovoltaic module is provided with a support point on the back side thereof, and the support point includes a structural member which forms a receptacle which cooperates with a 201104884 pivot. The pivot is mounted on a surface on which the photovoltaic module should be mounted. Additionally, the structural member includes a securing means for securing the pivot in the receptacle. To secure the photovoltaic module to the surface, the structural member is inserted onto the pivot, and the fixing device secures the pivot when the structural member is inserted into the pivot in a desired manner In the receptacle, the photovoltaic module is thereby formed to engage one of the surfaces. According to the method of the present invention, after the pivot is mounted on the surface on which the pv module is to be mounted, the PV module can be inserted into the pivots by the structural members without using any tools. Thereby, the PV module can be easily and safely installed in a complicated installation. In still another embodiment of the present invention, the bonding between the structural member and the pivot can be used to electrically connect the PV module to a power network. To this end, the structural member comprises a connecting device electrically connected to the solar cell of the PV module. Such a connection means can be formed, for example, by a locking plate of a mechanical lock in the structural member. The pivot is electrically connected to a power network and is electrically conductive at least in its recessed area. When the PV module is inserted into the pivot, an electrical connection between the solar cell and the power network can be established. In still another embodiment in accordance with the invention, the structural member forms a detachable engagement with the frame shaft. In a preferred embodiment, the joint can be separated by applying a magnetic field to the fixture. [Embodiment] Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing how a PV module 1 composed of a glass-glass laminate is fixed according to the prior art. The PV module 1 can have a surface area of, for example, 1.4 square meters. In most cases, the PV module is mounted on a tilt position 10 201104884. The substructure generally used to mount the PV module comprises horizontal brackets 2, 3, for example, at the edges - the frame bracket 2 and the intermediate bracket 3. Line (four) fixed component 4 and water ^ capture clip 5 solid 疋 pV module! To brackets 2, 3. It can be easily seen in Figure 1 that many different materials are required to secure the pv module to the support structure. In addition to the commonly known mounting techniques, the installation of the pv module requires multiple tools. Fig. 2 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. On the back of the -pv module i, there are complex domain points. The position of the structural member 8 _ to the material support (10); the structural member 6 can be glued to the back of the PV module or can be an integral part of its rear cover. The black rectangle 7 indicates the junction box of the PV module, and the junction box is used for electrically connecting the PV module to the outside (for example, electric_road) in a module of a size of Η square meters or the like. The fixture may, for example, be in the form of a cylinder made of a corrosion resistant (four) material (Ming or Plastic) which is glued to the old face glass of the module and has a diameter of - 8 cm. At four such points of attachment, the structural members 6 and the structural members 9 are used to reduce the wind load and/or the snow damage. With this solution, only two support rods are needed instead of the 7F ii field rods as shown in Fig. 1 to fix the slabs. This will reduce the cost of the support structure itself by about 331. This device/fixing device can be used for any pv module. Form and configuration. Figure 3 depicts a possible fixture configuration that is easy to install and disassemble. The structural member 9 is formed with a receptacle 1 (e.g., a bore) that mates with a pin, plug or pivot 11. The plug η' is a portion of the structure to which the PV module should be attached (not shown) M6 is the back side of the structural member 9, which is slid, attached or otherwise connected to the back The back of the Pv module. Geometry of such fixtures 11 201104884 Shapes are not limited to cylindrical or other shapes. In Fig. 4, a further embodiment in accordance with the present invention is shown. The structural member 9 also includes a junction box that allows the PV module to be mechanically and electrically connected in one step. This will further reduce installation costs. An example of such a system is shown; the reference number of the modified structural member is 8. In this case, the modified structural member 8 can be formed as an injection molding device into which the junction box is integrated. When the junction box is integrated into the forming structure, the pivot 11 of Fig. 3 also serves as a conductor for carrying the electrical energy generated by the PV module. The embodiment of Figure 4 illustrates a possible way of forming the support structure with the junction box. The geometry shown in Figure 4 is not intended to be limiting; there are many other possibilities depending on the technology, support structure and fastening system. The electrically connecting structural member 8 and the purely holding structural member 9 may be used in combination on one side plate. Fig. 5 shows still another embodiment in accordance with the present invention. The structural member 9 shown in Figures 3 and 4 can be further modified to also provide an anti-theft system solution. For example, a mechanical lock 13 can be integrated into the structural member 9 of Figure 3, which allows the system to be disassembled only by applying a force (e.g., a magnetic field) by biasing a locking plate 17 to the right. The mechanical lock 13 is opened by a direction shift to unlock the mechanical lock 13 and release the pivot 11. With such a system, the PV module can be directly installed and removed from the top side without the need for lateral spacing or complicated strategies to remove a damaged module at a power station or power facility. This example is illustrated in Figure 5, where 18 represents the guide for the locking plate 17 of the mechanical lock 13, which may be made of iron or another magnetic metal. Reference numeral 15 denotes a spring which functions as a locking means for automatically fixing the locking plate in a locked position when the structural member 9 is inserted onto the boring shaft 11. The bomb 12 201104884 The spring can be made of harmonic steel or plastic. While the invention has been illustrated and described with reference to the embodiments of the invention Other modifications of the disclosed embodiments can be understood and effected by the <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; The word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article "a" or "an" does not exclude the plural. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different subclaims does not mean that the combination Any reference signs in the scope of the patent application should not be construed as limiting the scope. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS These and other aspects of the present invention will be understood and appreciated by reference to the embodiments described herein. In the drawings: Figure 1 shows a fixture according to one of the prior art; Figure 2 shows a PV module with a fixture according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 3 shows one of the embodiments according to the invention A schematic diagram of one of the securing systems; FIG. 4 shows another securing system with integrated electrical connections in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 5 shows yet another embodiment of the securing system of the present invention having an anti-theft system. [Main component symbol description] 1 : PV module 2 : frame bracket 13 201104884 3 : intermediate bracket 4 : linear fixing member 5 : horizontal holding clip 6 : structural member 7 : rectangular 8 : structural member 9 : structural member 10 : receptacle 11 : 柩 shaft 13 : mechanical lock 14 : groove 15 : spring 16 : back side of structural member 18 . guide 17 : locking plate

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201104884 七、申請專利範圍: 1. 一種用於藉由一連接裝置固定及支撐一光致電壓模組於一表 面之方法,該連接裝置包含二連接部件,其中之一連接部件 係附接至該光致電壓模組之背面,而另一連接部件係附接至 該表面,其中,該其中之一連接部件包含一支撐點,該支撐 點包含一結構構件,該結構構件形成一容座,該另一連接部 件包含一樞軸,該容座與該樞軸係相互配合,該結構構件包 含一固定裝置 &gt; 用以固定該柩軸於該容座中,為固定該光致 電壓模組於該表面上,該結構構件可插至該樞軸上,且當該 結構構件插至該樞軸上時,該固定裝置固定該枢軸於該容座 中,藉此形成該光致電壓模組與該表面之一接合。 2. 如請求項1所述之方法,其中為將該結構構件插至該樞軸上, 該光致電壓模組係朝該表面移動,並保持該光致電壓模組之 平面平行於該表面之平面。 3. 如請求項1所述之方法,其中該結構構件與該枢軸插接時, 係形成一可分離之接合,(detachable joint)。 4. 如請求項3所述之方法,其中該結構構件與該枢軸間之該接 合係可藉由施加一磁力於該固定裝置而分離。 5. 如請求項1所述之方法,其中該結構構件係牢固地附接至該 光致電壓模組之背面。 6. 如請求項1所述之方法,其中該結構構件係膠合至該光致電 壓模組之背面。 7. 如請求項1所述之方法,其中該結構構件與該樞軸間之該接 合係用以電性連接該光致電壓模組至一電源網路(power 15 201104884 network ) ° 8. 一種光致電壓模組,具有用於連接該光致電壓模組於一表面 之一連接裝置,該連接裝置包含二連接部件,其中之一連接 部件係附接至該光致電壓模組之背面,而另一連接部件係附 接至該表面,其中,該其中之一連接部件包含一支撲點,該 支撐點包含一結構構件,該結構構件形成一容座,該另一連 接部件包含一樞軸,該容座與該樞軸係相互配合,該結構構 件包含一固定裝置,用以固定該樞軸於該容座中,為固定該 光致電壓模組於該表面上,該結構構件可插至該樞軸上,藉 由將該結構構件插至該樞軸上,該固定裝置可固定該框軸於 該容座中,以形成該光致電壓模組與該表面之一接合。 9. 如請求項8所述之光致電壓模組,其中該結構構件與該樞軸 適可藉由將該光致電壓模組朝該表面移動且同時保持該光致 電壓模組之平面平行於該表面之平面而將該結構構件插至該 樞軸上。 10. 如請求項8所述之光致電壓模組,其中該結構構件與該樞軸 插接時,係形成一可分離之接合。 11. 如請求項10所述之光致電壓模組,其中該結構構件與該樞轴 間之該接合係可藉由施加一磁力於該固定裝置而分離。 12. 如請求項8所述之光致電壓模組,其中該結構構件係牢固地 附接至該光致電壓模組之背面。 13. 如請求項12所述之光致電壓模組,其中該結構構件係膠合至 該光致電壓模組之背面。 14. 如請求項8所述之光致電壓模組,其中該結構構件與該枢軸 16 201104884 間之該接合係用以電性連接該光致電壓模組至一電源網路。 15.如請求項8所述之光致電壓模組,其中該固定裝置包含一機 械鎖,當該結構構件插至該樞軸上時,該機械鎖可與該樞軸 中之一凹槽相互作用。 17201104884 VII. Patent Application Range: 1. A method for fixing and supporting a photovoltaic module on a surface by a connecting device, the connecting device comprising two connecting components, wherein one connecting component is attached to the a back side of the photovoltaic module, and another connecting component attached to the surface, wherein one of the connecting members includes a support point, the support point includes a structural member, the structural member forming a receptacle, the structural member The other connecting member includes a pivot shaft, the receptacle cooperates with the pivoting system, and the structural member includes a fixing device for fixing the yoke in the receptacle for fixing the photovoltaic module The structural member is insertable onto the pivot, and when the structural member is inserted onto the pivot, the fixing device fixes the pivot in the receptacle, thereby forming the photovoltaic module and One of the surfaces is joined. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the photovoltaic module is moved toward the surface to insert the structural member onto the pivot, and the plane of the photovoltaic module is maintained parallel to the surface The plane. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the structural member is detachably joined to the pivot. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the coupling between the structural member and the pivot is separable by applying a magnetic force to the fixture. 5. The method of claim 1 wherein the structural member is securely attached to the back side of the photovoltaic module. 6. The method of claim 1 wherein the structural member is glued to the back of the photovoltage module. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the bonding between the structural member and the pivot is used to electrically connect the photovoltaic module to a power network (power 15 201104884 network ). a photovoltaic module having a connection device for connecting the photovoltaic module to a surface, the connection device comprising two connection components, wherein one of the connection components is attached to the back of the photovoltaic module, And another connecting component is attached to the surface, wherein one of the connecting components comprises a puncture point, the support point comprises a structural member, the structural member forms a receptacle, and the other connecting component comprises a pivot a shaft, the receptacle and the pivoting system, the structural member comprising a fixing device for fixing the pivot in the receptacle for fixing the photovoltaic module on the surface, the structural member Inserted onto the pivot, by inserting the structural member onto the pivot, the fixing device can fix the frame shaft in the receptacle to form the photovoltaic module to engage one of the surfaces. 9. The photovoltaic module of claim 8, wherein the structural member and the pivot are adapted to move the photovoltaic module toward the surface while maintaining a plane parallel of the photovoltaic module The structural member is inserted onto the pivot in the plane of the surface. 10. The photovoltaic module of claim 8 wherein the structural member is detachably joined to the pivot. 11. The photovoltaic module of claim 10, wherein the bond between the structural member and the pivot is separable by applying a magnetic force to the fixture. 12. The photovoltaic module of claim 8, wherein the structural member is securely attached to the back side of the photovoltaic module. 13. The photovoltaic module of claim 12, wherein the structural member is glued to the back side of the photovoltaic module. 14. The photovoltaic module of claim 8, wherein the bonding between the structural member and the pivot 16 201104884 is for electrically connecting the photovoltaic module to a power network. 15. The photovoltaic module of claim 8, wherein the fixing device comprises a mechanical lock, and the mechanical lock is engageable with one of the pivots when the structural member is inserted into the pivot effect. 17
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