US-20260128707-A1 - MOVABLE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS

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Abstract

A mounting arrangement for movable frames designed to support photovoltaic panels is 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. The hinged attachment system includes a first fixing segment, a second fixing segment, and limiting means.

Inventors

Laurent, Jean-Baptiste, Marie, Bruno JOURDAIN DE THIEULLOY

Assignees

NOMAD SOLAR ENERGY, S.L.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20241231
Priority Date: 20241105

Claims (11)

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

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO THE RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims priority to Spanish Patent Application No. ES U202432038, filed on Nov. 5, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD 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 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. SUMMARY 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 including: 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 a