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EP-4738697-A1 - MOVABLE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS

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Abstract

Movable mounting arrangement for photovoltaic installations. The object of the present invention is to provide a mounting arrangement for movable frames designed to support photovoltaic panels, particularly provided for the attachment between two contiguous frames through a hinged attachment system, such that it allows the frames to be attached with a variable angle between them and in a minimum amount of space.

Inventors

  • Jourdain de Thieulloy, Laurent Jean-Baptiste Marie Bruno

Assignees

  • NOMAD SOLAR ENERGY, S.L.

Dates

Publication Date
20260506
Application Date
20251104

Claims (11)

  1. A movable mounting arrangement for photovoltaic installations, provided for the attachment between two contiguous frames each configured to support at least one photovoltaic panel (1) through a hinged attachment system comprising: a first fixing segment (2) linked to a first frame; a second fixing segment (3) linked to a second frame contiguous to the first frame, the first and second fixing segments being associated with one another through a shaft (4), with an end of the shaft being coupled to a mobility element; and limiting means provided to limit an angle of deployment defined by the two frames, wherein the shaft (4) is made up of a single oblong piece having a plurality of segments of different diameters, such that following an order from the outer part to the inner part, there are provided a first segment (40) configured for the coupling of the mobility element, a second segment (41) of a larger diameter than the first segment configured to act as a stop for the hinged attachment system and the mobility element, a third segment (42) of a different diameter than the first segment (40), which is provided for coupling to the first and second fixing segments (40, 41) of the hinged attachment system, and a fourth segment (43) provided with a threaded area configured for the coupling of a threaded stop element.
  2. The mounting arrangement according to claim 1, characterised in that the mobility element consists of a wheel (5).
  3. The mounting arrangement according to claim 1, characterised in that the limiting means consist of a tensioning member (7) capable of varying its length, with each of the two ends thereof being fixed to an attachment member that is linked to the shaft.
  4. The mounting arrangement according to claim 3, characterised in that the attachment member is made up of an elongated body having a first central region provided for coupling to the shaft (4), and two attachment regions at the ends, each of them with a hook-shaped termination defined by a grooved portion, such that the tensioning member can be coupled in a releasable manner in the grooved portion of the hook-shaped termination.
  5. The mounting arrangement according to claim 4, characterised in that the elongated body forming the attachment member has, when seen in a profile view, a central segment with an offset segment which is located in a plane parallel to the rest of the body.
  6. The mounting arrangement according to claim 3, characterised in that the tensioning member is a chain with multiple links.
  7. The mounting arrangement according to claim 1, characterised in that it includes anchoring means that can be linked to the shaft, which are configured to keep the wheel immovable on a support surface or on the ground.
  8. The mounting arrangement according to claim 7, characterised in that the anchoring means consist of a bar (9) that can be fixed at one end to the shaft (4) where the wheel (5) is coupled, whereas the opposite end is attached to a plate (12).
  9. The mounting arrangement according to claim 8, characterised in that the plate (12) has a flat surface, and a hole (120) made on the same surface.
  10. The mounting arrangement according to claim 1, characterised in that the threaded stop element is a nut.
  11. The mounting arrangement according to claim 1, characterised in that the frames are each formed by a framework-like scaffold with a rectangular shape.

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a mounting arrangement for movable frames designed to support photovoltaic panels, particularly provided for the attachment between two contiguous frames through a hinged attachment system, such that it allows the frames to be attached with a variable angle between them and in a minimum amount of space. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The arrangement of deployment systems for photovoltaic panels on terrain, such that they facilitate the installation, removal, and transfer of said panels, is well known today within the field of renewable energies, and very particularly in the field of photovoltaic energy. However, such systems can be expensive and have a greater limitation in terms of the number of photovoltaic panels to be installed, since such systems have previously defined structures for a specific number of photovoltaic panels and from a constructive viewpoint, they can be bulky in their folded condition and be more expensive to manufacture since they require guiding means, such as rails or tracks for deployment. To that end, there is still a need to find an arrangement with an attachment system that is easy to manufacture and therefore also less expensive economically. Furthermore, the applicant is currently unaware of any invention that has all of the features described in this specification. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been developed with the aim of providing a mounting arrangement for photovoltaic installations which is configured as a novelty within the field of application and solves the previously mentioned drawbacks, also contributing other additional advantages that will be obvious from the description below. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a movable mounting arrangement for photovoltaic installations, provided for the attachment between two contiguous frames each configured to support at least one photovoltaic panel through a hinged attachment system comprising: a fixing segment linked to a frame of a photovoltaic panel;a second fixing segment linked to a frame of a second contiguous photovoltaic panel, the first and second fixing segments being associated with one another through a shaft, with an end of the shaft being coupled to a mobility element; andlimiting means provided to limit an angle of deployment defined by the two frames. In particular, the invention is characterised in that the shaft is made up of a single oblong piece having a plurality of segments of different diameters, such that following an order from the outer part to the inner part, there are provided a first segment configured for the coupling of the mobility element, a second segment of a larger diameter than the first segment configured to act as a stop for the hinged attachment system and the mobility element, a third segment of a different diameter than the first segment, which is provided for coupling to the first and second fixing segments of the hinged attachment system, and a fourth segment provided with a threaded area configured for the coupling of a threaded stop element. Preferably, the mobility element consists of a wheel. According to the invention, the limiting means mentioned above consist of a tensioning member capable of varying its length, with each of the two ends thereof being fixed to an attachment member that is linked to the shaft. Preferably, the attachment member which is part of the arrangement of the invention is made up of a body with an elongated shape in a longitudinal axis, having a first central region provided for coupling to the shaft, and two attachment regions at the ends, each of them with a hook-shaped termination defined by a grooved portion, such that the tensioning member can be coupled in a releasable manner in the grooved portion. According to the invention, the elongated body forming the attachment member has, when seen in a profile view, a central segment with an offset segment which is located in a plane parallel to the rest of the body. Preferably, the tensioning member is a chain with multiple links, although other tensioning members such as, for example, metal cables with high mechanical strength, can also be used. Additionally, the arrangement can include anchoring means that can be linked to the shaft, which are configured to keep the wheel immovable on a support surface or on the ground. Preferably, the anchoring means consist of a bar that can be fixed at one end to the shaft mentioned above where the wheel is coupled, whereas the opposite end is attached to a plate. According to the invention, the threaded stop element present on the shaft can be a conventional nut, simplifying the mounting process. As a result of this mounting system, not only the portability and arrangement of the photovoltaic panels at a variable angle of inclination, for example 15-20°, with respect to the horizontal plane of the ground is favoured in order to optimise energ