WO2020032361A1

WO2020032361A1 - Photovoltaic panel assembly and photovoltaic panel device comprising same

Info

Publication number: WO2020032361A1
Application number: PCT/KR2019/006331
Authority: WO
Inventors: 강희성; 전형관
Original assignee: 강희성; 전형관
Priority date: 2018-08-09
Filing date: 2019-05-27
Publication date: 2020-02-13
Also published as: KR20200017835A; KR102211308B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a photovoltaic panel assembly and a photovoltaic panel device comprising same and, according to the present invention, provided are: a photovoltaic panel assembly comprising a plate-shaped solar cell module, which comprises a plurality of solar cells, and a panel frame, made of an electrically non-conductive plastic material, encompassing the edge of the solar cell module; and a photovoltaic panel device comprising same.

Description

Solar panel assembly and solar panel device having same

The present invention relates to photovoltaic power generation, and more particularly to a solar panel assembly and a solar panel device having the same.

Fossil fuels, which are mainly used to produce electricity today, are a kind of resources with limited reserves on the planet. They are used indiscriminately in response to the rapid increase of electric energy due to industrial development, and cause serious environmental pollution. As it is expected to be depleted, the development of so-called clean energy that can replace fossil fuels is being actively promoted around the world.

Photovoltaic power generation is attracting great attention because it can be used without limit and without pollution among alternative energy along with wind power generation. In particular, photovoltaic power generation is a semiconductor device, and a control part is composed of electronic parts having a very long lifespan, and there is no mechanical vibration or noise, and operation life of several decades is guaranteed.

In connection with the technical field of the present invention, Korean Patent No. 10-1496889 discloses a configuration of a solar panel having a metal frame and a solar panel coupled to the metal frame. As described above, a metal frame is mainly used for a conventional solar panel, and the metal frame is a cause of damage and corrosion by lightning, and an improvement thereof is required.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a solar panel assembly and a solar panel device having the same which can prevent damage and corrosion by lightning.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a solar panel device having a light weight and excellent vibration resistance.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a solar panel assembly capable of reducing wind resistance.

In order to achieve the above object of the present invention, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a plate-shaped solar cell module having a plurality of solar cells, and a panel frame made of an electrically nonconductive plastic material surrounding the edge of the solar cell module Provided is a solar panel assembly comprising a and a solar panel device having the same.

The panel frame is made of an engineering plastic, and may be made of polycarbonate (PC), polyamide (PI) such as nylon 6 and nylon 66, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate ( PBT: polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyacetal (Polyacetal) and mPPO (modified Polyphenylene Oxide) can be any one.

The solar panel assembly may further include a coupling rail portion surrounding the edge of the solar cell module, and the panel frame may include an insertion groove into which the coupling rail portion and the edge of the solar cell module are inserted together.

The panel frame may include a body portion having an insertion groove into which an edge of the solar cell module is inserted, and a plurality of air guides protruding outward from the body portion to guide wind flow.

According to the present invention, all the objects of the present invention described above can be achieved. Specifically, since the panel frame surrounding the solar cell module is made of an electrically nonconductive engineering plastic material, it is lighter than a conventional solar panel using a metal frame and can prevent damage caused by corrosion and lightning.

In addition, the vibration resistance is improved by fitting the solar cell module to the panel frame together with the coupling rail surrounding the solar cell module.

And, by providing a plurality of air guides to guide the flow of wind on the outside of the panel frame, it is possible to reduce the resistance of the wind applied to the solar panel.

1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a photovoltaic power generation facility using a solar panel device according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed.

2 and 3 are perspective views showing the solar panel device according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from above and below, respectively.

4 is a perspective view of a solar panel assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the solar panel assembly shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the solar panel device of FIG. 2.

7 is a perspective view of a solar panel assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

1 shows a solar power plant 10 using a solar panel device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, two solar power generation facilities 10 are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and one or three or more solar cells may be disposed. Referring to FIG. 1, a photovoltaic power generation facility 10 includes a support structure 11 and a plurality of solar panel devices 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention installed and supported on the support structure 111. do.

1 to 3, the support structure 11 includes two support pillars 12, a hooking cable 13 extending between the two support pillars 12, and two support pillars 12. And a fixing cable 15 extending therebetween, and two directional cables 17 extending between the two support pillars 12.

The two support pillars 12 are erected to be spaced apart by a certain distance, and the two support pillars 12 are provided with a hook cable 13, a fixing cable 15, and two directional cables 17. The two support pillars 12 are preferably arranged along the north-south direction, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The hanging cable 13 extends between the two supporting pillars 12, and both ends of the hanging cable 13 are fixed to each of the two supporting pillars 12. Each of the plurality of solar panel devices 100 is hung on the hanging cable 13 in a movable manner.

The fixing cable 15 extends between the two supporting pillars 12 and is located below the hanging cable 13. The lower part of the solar panel apparatus 100 is fixed to the fixing cable 15.

The two directional cables 17 extend from side to side, respectively, between the two support pillars 12. The two direction adjusting cables 17 are moved in opposite directions along the extending direction to rotate the solar panel device 100, so that the direction of the solar panel device 100 can be adjusted. Although not shown, the two direction adjusting cables 17 may be connected to each other to form a single cable. In this case, if one of the two direction adjusting cables 17 moves in one direction, the other naturally moves in the opposite direction. In addition, in the present embodiment, the direction adjusting cable 17 is described as two, alternatively, only one may be installed and used.

The plurality of solar panel devices 100 are arranged in a row between the two support pillars 12, and the hooking cable 13 and the fixing cable 15 extending between the two support pillars 12. And two directional cables 17.

The solar panel device 100 includes two solar panel assemblies 110, and

several cables

13, 15, 17 installed with two solar panel assemblies 110 and extending between two support columns 12. And a panel mounting structure 150 coupled to the field.

Each of the two solar panel assemblies 110 is installed in the panel mounting structure 160 and disposed on each side. Since each of the two solar panel assemblies 110 is the same configuration, only the configuration of one solar panel assembly 110 will be described in detail.

Referring to FIG. 4, the solar panel assembly 110 surrounds a solar cell module 120, a panel frame 130 surrounding an edge of the solar cell module 120, and an edge of the solar cell module 120. The coupling rail unit 140 fitted to the panel frame 130 and a plurality of

module supporters

145 and 147 supporting the solar cell module 120 from the back side are provided.

The solar cell module 120 has a flat plate shape and is arranged in a horizontal and vertical direction and includes a plurality of solar cells that produce electrical energy using solar light, and is also called a solar module. The edge of the solar cell module 120 is fitted to the panel frame 130 in a state surrounded by the coupling rail 140. Since the solar cell module 120 is made of a conventional configuration, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the present embodiment, the solar cell module 120 is described as having a rectangular shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The panel frame 130 is coupled to the solar cell module 120 and the coupling rail unit 140 surrounding the edge of the solar cell module 120 to surround the edge of the solar cell module 120. The material of the panel frame 130 is an electrically nonconductive plastic, and preferably, polycarbonate (PC) resin, polyamide (PI) such as nylon 6 and nylon 66, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and the like. , Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), Polyacetal, Modified Polyphenylene Oxide (mPPO) and Polyketone (e.g., POKEETONE ^TM , Hyosung's polyketone brand) Is an engineering plastic). Since the panel frame 130 is made of a plastic material, the weight of the panel frame 130 is lighter than that of the conventional metal frame, and the problem of corrosion may be solved. In addition, since the panel frame 130 is made of an electrically nonconductive plastic material, it is possible to prevent damage by lightning.

Referring together to FIG. 5, in which the solar panel assembly 110 is shown in an exploded perspective view, the panel frame 130 includes four frame members 132. Each of the four frame members 132 is provided corresponding to four sides of the rectangular solar cell module 120. Four frame members 132 are connected along the circumferential direction of the solar cell module 120. The two following frame members 132 are firmly joined by suitable fastening means such as screws. Each of the plurality of frame members 132 has a body portion 134.

Body portion 134 is in the form of a rod extending in a straight line corresponding to the corresponding side of the solar cell module 120. In the body portion 134, the inner side facing the solar cell module 120 is inserted into the coupling rail portion 140 that is inserted together and inserted around the edge of the solar cell module 120 and the edge of the solar cell module 120. Grooves 135 are formed.

The coupling rail 140 surrounds the edge of the solar cell module 120 and is fitted into the insertion groove 135 formed in the panel frame 130 together with the edge of the solar cell module 120. The coupling rail unit 140 includes four rail members 142 corresponding to four sides of the solar cell module 120. The rail member 142 is provided with a coupling groove 143 into which the edge of the solar cell module 120 is fitted. The rail member 142 is preferably made of an elastic material to damp vibration and facilitate insertion insertion into the insertion groove 135. In addition, the rail member 142 is made of an electrically nonconductive material. The rail member 142 may be separated from the solar cell module 120 and the panel frame 130. As shown in FIG. 4, the coupling rail 140 has an air gap C between the solar cell module 120 and the insertion groove 135 to increase the buffering effect.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the edge of the solar cell module 120 is coupled to the insertion groove 135 of the panel frame 130 in a state in which the edge of the solar cell module 120 is coupled to the coupling rail unit 140. The edge of the solar cell module 120 is inserted directly into the insertion groove 135 of the panel frame 130 without a) and the solar cell module 120 and the panel frame 130 can be fixed by a bonding means such as adhesive. This also belongs to the scope of the present invention.

The plurality of module supports 145 and 147 support the solar cell module 120 from the back side. The plurality of module supports 145 and 147 may include a first module support 145 and a second module support 147 that cross orthogonal to each other. The first module support 145 is a rod-shaped extending in a straight line, passing through the center of the solar cell module 120, both ends are coupled to the panel frame 130, respectively. The second module support 147 is a rod-shaped extending in a straight line, is disposed to be orthogonal to the first module support 145, passing through the center of the solar cell module 120 and both ends are coupled to the panel frame 130, respectively. The second module support 147 is provided with a mounting groove 148 on which the first module support 145 is seated. The intersection of the two module supports 145 and 147 is preferably the center of the solar cell module 120. In the present embodiment, the module supports 145 and 147 are described as having a rod shape, but may be variously different forms, which also belong to the scope of the present invention.

2, 3 and 6, the panel mounting structure 150 is a cable engaging portion rotatably coupled to the body 160, the body 160 and movably coupled to the hanging cable 13 170, a main cable fixing portion 180 rotatably coupled to the body 160 and fixed to the fixing cable 15, and an inclination adjusting portion for adjusting the inclination of the two solar panel assemblies 110. 190.

Body 160 is a vertical support 161 extending along the height direction, a horizontal support 164 is fixed to the upper end of the vertical support 161, and fixed to the horizontal support 164, the cable for two directions (17) It is provided with a direction fixing cable fixing portion 167 is coupled.

The vertical support 161 extends along the height direction between the fixing cable 15 and the two direction adjusting cables 17. The main cable fixing part 180 is rotatably coupled to the lower end of the vertical support 161. The horizontal support 164 is fixed to the upper end of the vertical support 161.

The horizontal support 164 is generally extended in a straight line along the horizontal direction, the upper end of the vertical support 161 is fixed to the longitudinal center of the horizontal support (164). Two solar panel assemblies 110 are coupled to each other on both sides of the horizontal support 164. Each of the two solar panel assemblies 110 is coupled to one side of the horizontal support 164. The solar panel assembly 110 may be rotatably hinged in a manner of folding and unfolding with respect to the horizontal support 164 so that the inclination may be adjusted. The tilt of the solar panel assembly 110 is adjusted by the tilt adjuster 190.

In the longitudinal longitudinal center of the upper surface of the horizontal support 164, the cable engaging portion 170 is axially coupled around the rotation axis A extending along the height direction. The horizontal support 164 is provided with a cable fixing portion 167 for adjusting the direction.

The direction fixing cable fixing part 167 is formed by being fixed to the horizontal support 164. The direction adjusting cable fixing part 167 includes an extension bar part 168 extending from both sides of the rotation axis A, and two cable fixing parts 169 rotatably coupled to the extension bar part 168.

The extension rod part 168 is a rod shape extended to both sides from the rotation axis A. As shown in FIG. Each of the two cable fasteners 169 is rotatably coupled to each other at both ends of the extension rod 168.

Each of the two cable fasteners 169 is coupled to each other at one end of the extension rod 168, that is, at two positions spaced radially from the rotation axis A. FIG. The cable fastener 169 is coupled to the extension rod portion 168 so as to enable axial rotation about a rotation axis parallel to the rotation axis A. FIG. Each of the two cable fasteners 169 is fixed while passing through the cable for the direction adjustment (17) one by one. In other words, relative movement does not occur between the cable fixture 169 and the direction adjusting cable 17 coupled to the cable fixture 169. However, when the fixing state between the cable fixture 169 and the direction adjusting cable 17 is released, the cable fixture 169 and the direction adjusting cable 17 can be moved relative to each other. With the direction adjusting cable 17 fixed to the cable fastener 169, the two direction adjusting cables 17 move in opposite directions, so that the panel mounting structure 150 rotates about the rotation axis A. FIG. do.

The cable engaging portion 170 is coupled to the center of the longitudinal direction of the upper surface of the horizontal support 164 to enable the axial rotation about the rotation axis (A). The cable catching part 170 includes a first rotating roller 171 and a second rotating roller 172 which are respectively disposed up and down along the height direction. The hooking cable 13 passes between the first rotating roller 171 and the second rotating roller 172, so that the solar panel device 100 is hung so as to be movably suspended to the hanging cable 13. .

The main cable fixing part 180 is coupled to the lower end of the vertical support 161 so as to rotate about the rotation axis A. The fixing cable 15 is fixed to the main cable fixing part 180 while passing. That is, relative movement does not occur between the main cable fixing part 180 and the fixing cable 15 fixed to the main cable fixing part 180, so that the position of the solar panel device 100 is fixed. However, when the fixing state between the main cable fixing part 180 and the fixing cable 15 is released, the main cable fixing part 180 and the fixing cable 15 can be moved relative to each other.

The inclination adjuster 190 adjusts the inclination of each of the two solar panel assemblies 110. The tilt adjusting unit 190 includes a screw pillar 191, a drive motor 193 for axially rotating the screw pillar 191, a movable member 195 movably coupled to the screw pillar 191, and a movable member. 195 and two connecting rods 197 connecting each of the two solar panel assemblies 110.

Screw pillar 191 is axially coupled to the vertical support 161 to extend along the height direction. The screw pillar 191 is formed with a male screw, and the moving member 195 is coupled. As the screw column 191 rotates axially, the moving member 195 moves up and down along the height direction. The screw column 191 is axially rotated by the drive motor 193 to move the moving member 195.

The drive motor 193 is installed at the lower end of the screw pillar 191 to rotate the screw pillar 191. Although not shown, a control unit for controlling the operation of the driving motor 193 is provided, and the height of the moving member 195 on the screw column 191 may be adjusted by the control unit.

The moving member 195 is coupled to the screw pillar 191 in which a female thread is formed and a male thread is formed. The moving member 195 is limited in rotation by engagement with the two connecting rods 197, and moves along the screw pillar 191 by the rotation of the screw pillar 191. The inclination of the solar panel assembly 110 is adjusted according to the height position of the moving member 195. Each of the two connecting rods 197 is rotatably hinged to both sides of the moving member 195.

Each of the two connecting rods 197 connects between the moving member 195 and the two solar panel assemblies 110. Both ends of the connecting rod 197 are rotatably hinged to each of the movable member 195 and the solar panel assembly 110 about an axis of rotation extending in a horizontal direction. In this embodiment, the connecting rod 197 is described as being coupled to the intersection of the two module supports 145, 147 of the solar panel assembly 110, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment, the inclination adjusting unit 190 is a screw pillar 191, a drive motor 193 for axially rotating the screw pillar 191, and a moving member 195 movably coupled to the screw pillar 191. And a configuration including two connecting rods 197 connecting the movable member 195 and each of the two solar panel assemblies 110, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the two solar panel assemblies 110 are provided. All other possible configurations (eg, motors directly coupled to the solar panel assembly 110) capable of adjusting the inclination of the < RTI ID = 0.0 >

7 is a perspective view of a solar panel assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, the solar panel assembly 210 has a plurality of air guides 236 formed on an outer side surface of the panel frame 230 surrounding the solar cell module 120. The plurality of air guide parts 236 are formed to protrude on the outer side of the panel frame 230. The air guide part 236 has a fin shape extending in a streamlined form from the front side of the solar cell module 120 to the rear side, that is, along the thickness direction of the solar cell module 120. The plurality of air guides 236 prevent the wind passing through the solar panel assembly 210 from forming turbulent flow, thereby reducing the air resistance applied to the solar panel assembly 210. The solar panel assembly 210 is identical to the configuration of the solar panel assembly 110 shown in FIG. 4 except for the configuration of the air guide 236.

Although the present invention has been described through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. The above embodiments may be modified or changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and those skilled in the art will recognize that such modifications and changes also belong to the present invention.

Claims

A plate-shaped solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells; And

And a panel frame made of an electrically nonconductive plastic material surrounding an edge of the solar cell module.
The method according to claim 1,

The panel frame is made of engineering plastic solar panel assembly.
The method according to claim 1,

The material of the panel frame is polycarbonate (PC), polyamide (PI: Polyamide) such as nylon 6 and nylon 66, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT: Polybutylene terephthalate) ), Polyacetal (Polyacetal), modified polyphenylene oxide (mPPO) and polyketone (Polyketone) of the solar panel assembly comprising one or more.
The method according to claim 1,

The panel frame is a solar panel assembly that is formed with an insertion groove is coupled to the edge of the solar cell module is coupled.
The method according to claim 1,

Further comprising a coupling rail surrounding the edge of the solar cell module,

The panel frame is a solar panel assembly having an insertion groove for inserting the edge of the coupling rail and the solar cell module is formed together.
The method according to claim 5,

The coupling rail unit is a solar panel assembly made of an electrically non-conductive elastic material.
The method according to claim 5,

And the coupling rail unit is detachable from the solar cell module and the insertion groove.
The method according to claim 1,

The panel frame is a solar panel assembly having a body portion having an insertion groove is inserted into which the edge of the solar cell module is inserted, and a plurality of air guides protruding outward from the body portion to guide the flow of wind.
The method according to claim 8,

Each of the plurality of air guides extends in a streamlined shape along the thickness direction of the solar cell module.
The method according to claim 1,

The panel frame includes a plurality of frame members continuously connected in the circumferential direction of the solar cell module.
The method according to claim 1,

The solar panel assembly further comprises a module support for supporting the solar cell module from the back and fixed to the panel frame.
The method according to claim 11,

The module support is rod-shaped, the solar panel assembly disposed so that the two cross at right angles to the center of the solar cell module.
At least one solar panel assembly including a plate-shaped solar cell module having a plurality of solar cells and a panel frame made of an electrically nonconductive plastic material surrounding the edge of the solar cell module;

And a panel mounting structure on which the at least one solar panel assembly is installed.
The method according to claim 13,

The panel frame is a solar panel assembly having a body portion having an insertion groove is inserted into which the edge of the solar cell module is inserted, and a plurality of air guides protruding outward from the body portion to guide the flow of wind.
The method according to claim 13,

The solar panel assembly further comprises a module support for supporting the solar cell module from the back and fixed to the panel frame.
The method according to claim 15,

The module support is rod-shaped, the two are arranged to cross each other,

The connecting rod having a connecting rod coupled at the intersection of the two module supports to support the solar panel assembly.