TWM626313U - Connecting mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

A connecting mechanism for connecting a C-type steel to a base is provided, including a bottom, a buckle, and a fixed member. The bottom is affixed to the base, and includes a hole and two openings, wherein the hole is disposed between the openings. The buckle includes two first assembling portions and a connecting portion. Two first assembling portions respectively pass through the two openings. The connecting portion is connected to two first assembling portions, and disposed between the bottom and the base. The fixed member includes a second assembling portion and an extending portion. The second assembling potion passes through the hole. The extending portion is connected to the second assembling portion, and disposed between the bottom and the base. The extending direction of the second assembling portion is different from the extending direction of the extending portion, and the C-type steel is affixed to the first assembling portions and the second assembling portion.

Description

connection mechanism

This creation is about a connection mechanism. More specifically, the present creation relates to a connecting mechanism for connecting solar panels.

Solar power is a kind of renewable energy that converts sunlight into electricity, which can be used indirectly by concentrated solar thermal power (Concentrated Solar Power, CSP) or directly by solar photovoltaic (Photovoltaics, PV). Concentrated solar thermal power systems use lenses or mirrors and tracking systems to focus large areas of sunlight into a small beam and use the photoelectric effect to convert photovoltaic light into electrical current. The solar photovoltaic system uses the photovoltaic effect of photovoltaic semiconductor materials to convert solar energy into direct current electricity, and usually includes a solar panel composed of a plurality of solar cells.

However, the current support structure for solar panels has many defects, for example, welding is required, which makes processing difficult and easy to break, or the loosening of a single solar panel causes other solar panels to fall off at the same time. Therefore, how to solve the aforementioned problems has become an important issue.

In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, this creation provides a The connecting mechanism for connecting the C-shaped steel to a base includes a base, a fastener, and a fixing element. The base is fixed on the base, and has a through hole and two openings, wherein the through hole is arranged between the openings. The fastener includes two first mounting parts and a connecting part. The two first mounting parts respectively pass through the aforementioned two openings. The connection part connects the two first installation parts and is arranged between the base and the base. The fixing element includes a second mounting portion and an extending portion. The second mounting portion passes through the through hole. The extension part is connected to the second installation part and is arranged between the base and the base. Wherein, the extending direction of the second mounting portion is different from the extending direction of the extending portion, and the C-shaped steel is fixed on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned extension portion is disposed between the base and the connecting portion. The fixing element has an L-shaped structure or a T-shaped structure. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion respectively have a plate-like structure, and the normal line direction of the first mounting portion is perpendicular to the normal line direction of the second mounting portion.

The present invention further provides a connecting mechanism for connecting two solar panels, wherein each solar panel includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and the top surface is opposite to the top surface. The connecting mechanism includes a bracket, a covering element, and a locking component. The bracket includes a central portion and two wings. The two wing parts are connected to the central part, and the central part is located between the two wing parts. Each of the wings has a surface facing the bottom, and the solar panels are respectively disposed on the surfaces of the two wings. The solar panel is disposed between the cover element and the aforementioned surface, and the cover element contacts the top surface of the solar panel. The locking element connects the covering element and the central portion, and provides pressure to the solar panel to make the solar panel abut against the aforementioned surface.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket further includes two L-shaped structures, which are respectively connected to the wings, and at least a part of the solar panel is disposed between the L-shaped structure and the surface of the wings.

In some embodiments of the present invention, one of the aforementioned L-shaped structures has A through hole, and the connecting mechanism further includes a locking element, the locking element passes through the through hole and is connected with one of the solar panels.

In some embodiments of the present invention, each of the aforementioned wings has an opening corresponding to the aforementioned L-shaped structure. The distance between the wing portion and the top surface is smaller than the distance between the central portion and the top surface.

100: base

101: Upper surface

110: perforation

120: Opening

200: Fasteners

210: The first installation department

220: Connector

300: Fixed element

310: Second installation part

320: Extensions

401, 402, 403: Locking elements

500: Bracket

510: Central Department

520: Vertical part

530: Wings

531: Surface

532: Opening

540: L-shaped structure

541: Perforation

600: Covering element

700: Locking components

710: Screw

720: Nut

C1, C2, C3, C4: C-section steel

M1: connecting mechanism

M2: connecting mechanism

P: solar panel

P1: Board body

P2: Frame

P21: Segment

S1: Bottom

S2: Top surface

W: base

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing that the solar panel is installed on the base by the connecting mechanism and the C-shaped steel in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing that the C-shaped steel is arranged on the base through the connecting mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the direction A-A in Fig. 2.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the direction B-B in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a base in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a fastener in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a fixing element in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the C-shaped steel is arranged on the base through the connecting mechanism.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing that the solar panel is arranged on the C-shaped steel by the connecting mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a bracket in an embodiment of the present invention.

The connection mechanism of this creation is described below. However, it can be readily appreciated that the present invention provides many suitable authoring concepts that can be implemented in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are merely illustrative of specific ways to use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It is to be understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the relevant art and the context or context of this creation, and not in an idealized or overly formal manner Interpretation, unless specifically defined herein.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 first, a plurality of solar panels P can be arranged on a base W by means of a connecting mechanism M1, a connecting mechanism M2, and C-shaped steels C1, C2, C3, and C4. The base W, such as It can be the ground, the roof of a house, etc., but is not limited to this. In detail, the solar panel P can be fixed to the C-shaped steel C3 by the connecting mechanism M2, the C-shaped steel C3 can be fixed to the C-shaped steel C4, the C-shaped steel C4 can be fixed to the C-shaped steel C1, C2, and the C-shaped steel C1, C2 can be fixed by The connection mechanism M1 is fixed to the base W. Thus, the solar panel P can be stably fixed on the base W.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the connection mechanism M1 mainly includes a base 100 , a fastener 200 , a fixing element 300 , and a plurality of locking elements 401 , 402 , and 403 . The specific structures of the aforementioned elements of the connection mechanism M1 will be described below.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the direction A-A in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the direction B-B in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the base 100. As shown in FIG. Please refer to FIGS. 2 to 5 together, the base 100 may have a flat plate structure, and a through hole 110 and two openings 120 are formed on the plate structure, wherein the through hole 110 is located between the two openings 120 .

In this embodiment, both the through hole 110 and the opening 120 have a long strip structure, and the through hole 110 is perpendicular to the opening 120 . In some embodiments, the through holes 110 may be inclined relative to the openings 120 but not perpendicular to the openings 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6 , the fastener 200 includes two first installation parts 210 and one connection part 220 , wherein the connection part 220 connects the two first installation parts 210 between the two first installation parts 210 . Both the first mounting portion 210 and the connecting portion 220 have a plate-like structure, the two first mounting portions 210 are parallel to each other, and the extending direction of the first mounting portion 210 is different from the extending direction of the connecting portion 220 , so that the fastener 200 forms a Concave accommodation space. In this embodiment, the first mounting portion 210 is substantially perpendicular to the connecting portion 220 , and the connecting portion 200 is parallel to the base 100 . The substantially vertical shown here means that it is within a reasonable tolerance range (1.5-3mm), so that the fastener 200 has a U-shape. In other embodiments (not shown), both ends of the connecting portion 210 of the fastener 200 may have an arc, so that the fastener 200 is U-shaped.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the fixing element 300 has an L-shaped structure and includes a second mounting portion 310 and an extending portion 320 . Both the second mounting portion 310 and the extending portion 320 have a plate-like structure, and their extending directions are different. In this embodiment, the extending direction of the second mounting portion 310 is substantially perpendicular to the extending direction of the extending portion 320 .

Please go back to FIGS. 2 to 4, when the user uses the connecting mechanism M1 to fix the C-shaped steels C1 and C2 to the base 100, firstly, the second mounting portion 310 of the fixing element 300 can be passed through the through hole 110 on the base 100, and then The two first installation parts 210 of the fastener 200 are respectively passed through the two openings 120 on the base 100 . In this way, the first mounting portion 210 and the second mounting portion 310 can protrude from the upper surface 101 of the base 100 , and the extension portion 320 of the fixing element 300 can be sandwiched between the base 100 and the connecting portion 220 of the fastener 200 Of between.

Particularly, since the through hole 110 is perpendicular to the opening 120 , the second installation part 310 passing through the through hole 110 can be substantially perpendicular to the first installation part 210 passing through the opening 120 . In other words, the normal direction of the first mounting portion 210 may be substantially perpendicular to the normal direction of the second mounting portion 310 .

Next, the user can use the locking element 401 to fix the base 100 to the base W, and the connecting portion 220 of the fastener 200 can be sandwiched between the base 100 and the base W. With the aforementioned structure, the fastener 200 , the fixing element 300 , and the base 100 can be stably fixed without being rotated or moved relative to each other. In this embodiment, in order to increase the bonding strength between the aforementioned elements, the locking element 402 can be passed through the base 100 , the extending portion 320 , and the connecting portion 220 and fixed to the base W.

When the connection mechanism M1 is fixed on the base W through the aforementioned steps, the user can use the locking element 403 to fix the C-shaped steels C1 and C2 to the first mounting portion 210 of the fastener 200 and the second mounting portion 310 of the fixing element 300 . superior. Since the normal line direction of the first mounting portion 210 is substantially perpendicular to the normal line direction of the second mounting portion 310, it can be ensured that the connection mechanism M1 and the C-shaped steels C1 and C2 have sufficient sufficient power in both the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. Binding force. Compared with connecting the components by welding, the connecting mechanism M1 allows the user to assemble more conveniently and quickly, and can avoid the separation of components due to poor welding quality.

As shown in FIG. 8 , in another embodiment, the fixing element 300 may also have a T-shaped structure, and the connecting portion 220 of the fastener 200 may be disposed between the extending portion 320 of the fixing element 300 and the base W.

Please refer to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 , in this embodiment, the connecting mechanism M2 mainly includes a bracket 500 , a covering element 600 , and a locking component 700 . The specific structures of the aforementioned elements of the connection mechanism M2 will be described below.

The bracket 500 includes a central portion 510 , two vertical portions 520 , two wing portions 530 , and two L-shaped structures 540 . The two vertical portions 520 are respectively located on opposite sides of the central portion 510 , and the extending direction of the vertical portion 520 is different from the extending direction of the central portion 510 . The two wing portions 530 are also located on opposite sides of the central portion 510 , and the extending direction of the wing portions 530 is substantially parallel to the extending direction of the central portion 510 .

The vertical portion 520 is located between the central portion 510 and the wing portion 530 to connect the two. The two L-shaped structures 540 can be respectively formed on the wing portion 530 and protrude from the surface 531 of the wing portion 530 . It should be noted that each wing portion 530 may further have an opening 532 , and the location and size of the opening 532 correspond to the location and size of the L-shaped structure 540 . In this embodiment, the L-shaped structures 540 may respectively have a through hole 541 .

The locking assembly 700 may include any component suitable for securing the bracket 500 and covering element 600 to the C-section steel C3. For example, in this embodiment, the locking assembly 700 includes a screw 710 and two nuts 720 .

When the user uses the connecting mechanism M2 to fix the two solar panels P to the C-shaped steel C3, the central part 510 can be set on the C-shaped steel C3, and the screw 710 can be passed through the central part 510 and the C-shaped steel C3, from the C-shaped steel A nut 720 is connected inside C3 to the threaded rod 710 so that the position of the bracket 500 is fixed relative to the C-section steel C3.

Secondly, the user can place the two solar panels P on the two wings 530 of the bracket 500 respectively. It should be noted that the solar panel P may have a panel body P1 and a frame P2, wherein the frame P2 is located around the panel body P1 and surrounds the panel body P1, and the frame P2 further has a segment P21 extending toward the center of the panel body P1 . When the solar panel P is disposed on the wing portion 530 , the frame P2 will contact the surface 531 of the wing portion 530 , and the surface 531 of the wing portion 530 faces the bottom surface S1 of the solar panel P. Due to the L-shaped structure 540 compared to the wing The surface 531 of the 530 is convex, so the segment P21 of the frame P2 can enter the space between the L-shaped structure 540 and the surface 531 .

Next, the user can set the covering element 600 on the two solar panels P and contact the top surfaces S2 of the two solar panels P. As shown in FIG. The screw 710 can pass through the covering member 600 , and the user can connect another screw cap 720 to the screw 710 from above the covering member 600 and screw it into a position where it contacts the covering member 600 . Thereby, the locking element 700 can provide pressure to the solar panel P, so that the solar panel P abuts against the surface 531 of the wing portion 530 .

Since there is a vertical portion 520 between the central portion 510 and the wing portion 530, when the assembly is completed, the distance between the wing portion 530 and the top surface S2 will be smaller than the distance between the central portion 510 and the top surface S2, and the vertical portion 520 Provides good support.

Furthermore, since the segment P21 of the frame P2 of the solar panel P is disposed between the L-shaped structure 540 and the surface 531, even if one of the two solar panels The other piece will remain fixed when it is skewed or dropped due to wind blowing. In some embodiments, the connecting mechanism M2 may further include a locking element (such as a screw), and the locking element may pass through the through hole 541 on the L-shaped structure 540 and be connected to the segment P21 of the solar panel P to ensure that the solar panel P is fixed more firmly.

In some embodiments, the user can also directly fix the central portion 510 of the bracket 500 on the base W, and omit the aforementioned connecting mechanism M1 and C-shaped steels C1 , C2 , C3 to save space for installing the solar panel P.

To sum up, the present invention provides a connecting mechanism for connecting a C-shaped steel to a base, including a base, a fastener, and a fixing element. The base is fixed on the base, and has a through hole and two openings, wherein the through hole is arranged between the openings. The fastener includes two first mounting parts and a connecting part. The two first installation parts are respectively through the aforementioned two openings. The connection part connects the two first installation parts and is arranged between the base and the base. The fixing element includes a second mounting portion and an extending portion. The second mounting portion passes through the through hole. The extension part is connected to the second installation part and is arranged between the base and the base. Wherein, the extending direction of the second mounting portion is different from the extending direction of the extending portion, and the C-shaped steel is fixed on the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion.

The present invention further provides a connecting mechanism for connecting two solar panels, wherein each solar panel includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and the top surface is opposite to the top surface. The connecting mechanism includes a bracket, a covering element, and a locking component. The bracket includes a central portion and two wings. The two wing parts are connected to the central part, and the central part is located between the two wing parts. Each of the wings has a surface facing the bottom, and the solar panels are respectively disposed on the surfaces of the two wings. The solar panel is disposed between the cover element and the aforementioned surface, and the cover element contacts the top surface of the solar panel. The locking element connects the covering element and the central portion, and provides pressure to the solar panel to make the solar panel abut against the aforementioned surface.

Although the embodiments of the present invention and its advantages have been disclosed above, it should be understood that any person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can make changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, the protection scope of this creation is not limited to the process, machine, manufacture, material composition, device, method and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can disclose the content from this creation. It is understood that the process, machine, manufacture, material composition, device, method and steps developed in the present or in the future can be used according to the present invention as long as they can implement substantially the same functions or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of this creation includes the above-mentioned process, machine, manufacture, material composition, device, method and steps. In addition, each claimed scope constitutes a separate embodiment, and the protection scope of the present invention also includes the combination of each claimed scope and the embodiments.

Although the present invention is disclosed above with the aforementioned preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this creation belongs can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation should be determined by the scope of the appended patent application. In addition, each claimable scope constitutes a separate embodiment, and various claims and combinations of embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

C2, C3, C4: C-section steel

M1: connecting mechanism

M2: connecting mechanism

P: solar panel

W: base

Claims (7)

A connecting mechanism for connecting a C-shaped steel to a base, and the connecting mechanism comprises: a base, which is fixed on the base and has a through hole and two openings, wherein the through hole is arranged between the openings a fastener including: two first installation parts respectively passing through the openings; and a connecting part connecting the first installation parts, and the connection part is arranged between the base and the base, The first mounting portions are parallel to each other, and the extending directions of the first mounting portions are different from the extending direction of the connecting portion; and a fixing element includes: a second mounting portion passing through the through hole; and a The extension part is connected to the second installation part and is arranged between the base and the base, wherein the extension direction of the second installation part is different from the extension direction of the extension part, and the C-shaped steel is fixed on the first on the mounting portion and the second mounting portion. The connecting mechanism of claim 1, wherein the extending portion is disposed between the base and the connecting portion. The connecting mechanism of claim 1, wherein the fixing element has an L-shaped structure or a T-shaped structure. The connecting mechanism of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is a plate-like structure and is parallel to the base. The connecting mechanism of claim 4, wherein the first mounting portions are substantially perpendicular to the connecting portion. The connection mechanism of claim 5, wherein the first mounting portions and the second mounting portions respectively have plate-like structures, and the normal direction of the first mounting portions is different from the normal direction of the second mounting portion . The connection mechanism of claim 4, wherein the normal direction of the first mounting portions is perpendicular to the normal direction of the second mounting portion.

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