WO-2026092264-A1 - PHOTOVOLTAIC SUNSHADE

WO2026092264A1WO 2026092264 A1WO2026092264 A1WO 2026092264A1WO-2026092264-A1

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application is a photovoltaic sunshade, comprising photovoltaic modules and a framework structure. The framework structure comprises a plurality of frame assemblies and a plurality of column assemblies, wherein the frame assemblies are configured for the placement of the photovoltaic modules; an upper end of each column assembly is configured to connect two adjacent frame assemblies, and a grounding member is provided at a lower end thereof; each grounding member is electrically connected to the corresponding column assembly; and the grounding members are configured to be grounded. In the present application, a reliable lightning protection structure is added to the photovoltaic sunshade, thereby preventing the photovoltaic sunshade from being damaged due to a lightning strike.

Inventors

LIU, HUI
CHEN, Fengwen
FAN, Dengfeng

Assignees

深圳市华宝新能源股份有限公司

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20251022
Priority Date: 20241031

Claims (20)

A photovoltaic sunshade, characterized in that it comprises: Photovoltaic modules; and The frame structure includes multiple frame components and multiple column components. The frame components are used to place the photovoltaic modules. The upper end of each column component is used to connect two adjacent frame components, and the lower end is provided with a grounding component. The grounding component is electrically connected to the column component and is used for grounding.
According to claim 1, the photovoltaic shading canopy is characterized in that the column assembly comprises: Columns; and A base plate connected to the lower end of the column, the base plate being used to connect to the ground, one end of the grounding component being connected to the base plate, and the other end penetrating into the ground.
According to claim 2, the photovoltaic shading canopy is characterized in that the grounding component comprises: Screws, said screws being mounted on the base plate and extending into the ground; and A wire, which is connected to the screw, is buried underground.
According to claim 2 or 3, the photovoltaic shading canopy is characterized in that the column assembly further includes a connector installed on the upper end of the column, and adjacent two frame components are connected through the connector so that the plurality of frame components surround a first space; the photovoltaic shading canopy further includes: A beam assembly, wherein the two opposite ends of the beam assembly are respectively connected to two opposite frame assemblies, and the first space is divided into a plurality of second spaces, wherein the photovoltaic module is installed in the second space.
According to claim 4, the photovoltaic shading canopy is characterized in that the photovoltaic module comprises: A photovoltaic component, comprising a photovoltaic panel and a connector extending from the photovoltaic panel, wherein the connectors of all photovoltaic modules within the same second space extend toward the same beam assembly or the same frame assembly and are electrically connected by an electrical connection assembly, wherein the electrical connection assembly extends from the second space into the cavity of the frame assembly connected to either end of the beam assembly and extends to the cavity of the column assembly.
According to claim 5, the photovoltaic shading awning is characterized in that the drainage component further includes a second flow guide, the second flow guide being connected and communicating with the current receiving components of at least two adjacent frame components, or the second flow guide being connected and communicating with the current receiving components of at least one adjacent frame component and the current carrying component of the beam component, the cavity of the column of at least one column component being used to pass through an electrical connection component, and the current receiving components of the two frame components connected to the column component used to pass through the electrical connection component being communicated through the second flow guide.
According to claim 2, the photovoltaic shading canopy is characterized in that the frame assembly includes a frame, the frame including a frame body and a current-receiving component connected to the frame body; the photovoltaic shading canopy further includes: The drainage assembly includes a receiving component and a first guiding component. The first guiding component is used to connect and communicate with at least one receiving component of two adjacent frame components. The first guiding component communicates with the opening at the upper end of the column. The side wall at the lower end of the column is provided with a drainage hole. The receiving component is used to receive fluid and guide the fluid to flow to the first guiding component. The first guiding component is used to guide the inflowing fluid to the cavity of the column. The drainage hole is used to discharge the fluid in the cavity of the column.
According to claim 7, the photovoltaic shading canopy is characterized in that the first airflow guide comprises: A connecting plate is provided with through holes and is used to connect the receiving parts of two adjacent frame components. The through holes are used to connect the cavity of the column. A first sealing plate is disposed on the connecting plate and is used to connect with the frame bodies of two adjacent frame assemblies to seal the gap between the frame bodies of the two adjacent frame assemblies; and A second sealing plate is disposed on the connecting plate and is used to connect to both adjacent receiving elements to seal the gap between the two adjacent receiving elements.
According to claim 8, the photovoltaic shading canopy is characterized in that the current receiving component comprises: A current-receiving plate is disposed on the inner sidewall of the frame body; and A baffle plate is disposed at the end of the receiving plate away from the frame body. The receiving plate, the inner sidewall of the frame body, and the baffle plate together form a receiving groove for receiving fluid. The two baffle plates of the receiving components of two adjacent frame assemblies abut against each other. The connecting plate is used to connect the receiving plates of two adjacent receiving components. The second sealing plate is used to connect with the baffle plates of two adjacent receiving components to seal the gap between the two adjacent baffle plates.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to any one of claims 7-9 is characterized in that, All adjacent flow-receiving components of the two aforementioned frame assemblies are connected and interconnected through the first flow guide to form a main drainage path; or The drainage component further includes a second guide member, which is connected and communicates with the receiving members of at least two adjacent frame components. The second guide member is not communicated with the opening at the upper end of the corresponding column. The receiving member, the second guide member, and the first guide member together form the main drainage path.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to claim 2 is characterized in that, The cross-sectional dimension of the base plate is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the column.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to claim 4 is characterized in that, The photovoltaic modules within the multiple second spaces are independent of each other.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to claim 5 is characterized in that, The connectors within the second space are electrically connected to the same electrical connection assembly.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to any one of claims 1-13 is characterized in that, The frame structure is made of metal.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to claim 14 is characterized in that, The frame structure is made of aluminum, iron, steel, or aluminum alloy.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to any one of claims 1-13 is characterized in that, The column assembly is located at least at the corner of the frame assembly.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to any one of claims 1-13 is characterized in that, At least one of the column components is used to house the circuitry.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to claim 5 is characterized in that, The photovoltaic module can be electrically connected to an external device, which is used to store the electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic module.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to claim 18 is characterized in that, The photovoltaic module is electrically connected to the external equipment via cables, junction boxes, or busbars.
The photovoltaic shading canopy according to claim 18 is characterized in that, The photovoltaic module can transmit electrical energy to the outside world through the electrical connection component.

Description

Photovoltaic shade This invention claims priority to Chinese patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office on October 31, 2024, application number 202411551682.5, entitled "Photovoltaic Shading Shed", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field This application relates to the field of photovoltaic technology, and in particular to a photovoltaic sunshade. Background Technology With increasing emphasis on the development and utilization of green energy, the development of solar energy utilization technology, represented by the photovoltaic industry, is accelerating. Currently, photovoltaic equipment is typically used in relatively open ground or rooftop locations. However, during thunderstorms, open ground and rooftops are frequently struck by lightning. Therefore, reliable lightning protection structures are urgently needed to prevent damage to photovoltaic equipment from lightning strikes. Summary of the Invention This application provides a photovoltaic sunshade. The photovoltaic sunshade of this application includes photovoltaic modules and a frame structure. The frame structure includes multiple frame components and multiple column components. The frame components are used to place the photovoltaic modules. The upper end of each column component is used to connect two adjacent frame components, and the lower end is provided with a grounding component. The grounding component is electrically connected to the column component and is used for grounding. In some embodiments, the column assembly includes a column and a base plate connected to the lower end of the column. The base plate is used to connect to the ground, and one end of the grounding member is connected to the base plate, while the other end extends into the ground. In some embodiments, the grounding element includes a screw and a wire, the screw being mounted on the base plate and extending into the ground. The wire is connected to the screw and buried underground. In some embodiments, the column assembly further includes an adapter mounted on the upper end of the column, and adjacent frame assemblies are connected via the adapter to allow multiple frame assemblies to surround a first space. The photovoltaic awning also includes a crossbeam assembly. The opposite ends of the crossbeam assembly are respectively connected to two opposite frame assemblies, dividing the first space into multiple second spaces, in which the photovoltaic modules are mounted. In some embodiments, the photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic element. The photovoltaic element includes a photovoltaic panel and a connector extending from the photovoltaic panel. The connectors of all photovoltaic modules within the same second space extend toward the same beam assembly or the same frame assembly and are electrically connected via an electrical connection assembly that passes through the second space into the cavity of the frame assembly connected to either end of the beam assembly and extends into the cavity of the column assembly. In some embodiments, the drainage assembly further includes a second flow guide. The second flow guide is connected and communicates with the receiving elements of at least two adjacent frame assemblies, or the second flow guide is connected and communicates with the receiving elements of at least one adjacent frame assembly and the current-carrying element of the beam assembly, and the cavity of the column of at least one column assembly is used to pass through an electrical connection assembly, and the receiving elements of the two frame assemblies connected to the column assembly used to pass through the electrical connection assembly are communicated through the second flow guide. In some embodiments, the frame assembly includes a frame. The frame includes a frame body and a receiving element connected to the frame body. The photovoltaic shading awning also includes a drainage assembly. The drainage assembly includes a receiving element and a first guide element. The first guide element connects and communicates with at least one of the receiving elements of two adjacent frame assemblies. The first guide element communicates with an opening at the upper end of the column. A drainage hole is provided on the side wall at the lower end of the column. The receiving element receives fluid and guides the fluid to flow to the first guide element. The first guide element directs the flowing fluid to the cavity of the column. The drainage hole discharges the fluid from the cavity of the column. In some embodiments, the first flow guide includes a connecting plate, a first sealing plate, and a second sealing plate. The connecting plate has a through hole for connecting the flow receiving parts of two adjacent frame assemblies, the through hole communicating with the cavity of the column. The first sealing plate is disposed on the connecting plate and is used to connect with the frame bod