TWM678167U - Medium voltage grounding components for solar panels - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention provides a medium-voltage grounding component for a solar panel, comprising: a plate body, which is sheet-shaped, having a first end face formed at its top and a second end face formed at its bottom, and a through hole through the plate body; a conductive element, having a connecting hole corresponding to the through hole, and having a bent portion at each of its two ends; the conductive element is disposed at the first end face of the plate body, the bent portions correspondingly covering the side edges of the plate body, and each bent portion having an abutment portion, the abutment portion being located at the second end face of the plate body, the abutment portion being positioned opposite the second end face. At least one contact point is provided on each end face; thereby, this invention allows for the placement of the plate between solar panels, and the contact points at both ends of the conductive element abut against adjacent solar panels, enabling grounding electrical connections between the solar panels. By grounding one solar panel directly or through the frame arrangement, all solar panels can be grounded, complying with the regulations for user electrical equipment installation and ensuring safety during power use. Furthermore, this invention eliminates the need for grounding configuration for each solar panel, thus improving the convenience of solar panel installation, assembly, and grounding.

Description

Medium-voltage grounding components for solar panels

This invention provides a medium-voltage grounding component for solar panels, specifically a device that, through the arrangement of the panel and conductive elements, allows the conductive elements to be fixed and connected between different solar panels, enabling electrical conduction for grounding. This eliminates the need for grounding configuration for each solar panel, thereby improving the convenience and safety of solar panel installation, assembly, and grounding.

Note that solar power generation primarily converts sunlight into electrical energy. Therefore, it can be installed outdoors, generating electricity through sunlight. Consequently, solar power generation is often considered a relatively environmentally friendly method of power generation. Governments worldwide are actively promoting solar power technology, leading to its increasing maturity and wider application. Some countries combine their public facilities (such as streetlights) with solar panels to achieve power supply and improve management convenience; businesses and households can also generate electricity and supply their own power by installing solar panels, and the extra electricity can be sold back to relevant agencies. Therefore, the solar energy industry has formed a broad industrial chain.

Regarding the installation of solar panels, according to the regulations for the installation of electrical equipment by users, solar photovoltaic power generation systems must be grounded. The main reason is that grounding can ensure the safety of personnel during assembly, maintenance and repair. At the same time, it can also protect the equipment and prevent electrical faults, effectively prevent leakage and overvoltage, and ensure the stable operation of the entire system.

Currently, the grounding of solar panels typically involves individually configuring grounding wires on each solar panel for grounding connection. This process usually requires tapping the edges of each solar panel to ensure the grounding wires can be connected accordingly. This connection method is extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive, and there is often a concern that grounding may fail due to issues with tapping, which could result in screws not being securely fastened.

In view of this, the creator has specifically researched and improved the grounding configuration of solar panels in order to improve the above-mentioned problems with a better creation. After a long period of research and development and continuous testing, this creation was finally born.

Therefore, this invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems. To achieve the above objectives, we, the creators, provide a medium-voltage grounding component for a solar panel, comprising: a plate body, which is plate-shaped, having a first end face formed on its top and a second end face formed on its bottom, and the plate body having a through hole; and a conductive element, which is elongated plate-shaped, the conductive element having a connection corresponding to the through hole. The conductive element has a connection hole, and each of its two ends is provided with a bend corresponding to the side edge of the plate. The conductive element is disposed on the first end face of the plate, and the bend is correspondingly covered on the side edge of the plate. Each bend is provided with an abutment, and the abutment is correspondingly located on the second end face of the plate. At least one contact point is respectively protruding from the end of the abutment opposite to the second end face.

The medium-voltage grounding component of the solar panel described above has a plate body that is slightly rectangular in shape, so that the plate body has two long sides and two short sides, and the conductive element is disposed at the side edge of the long side of the plate body.

In the aforementioned solar panel voltage grounding component, a baffle plate is further provided extending toward the second end face at the side edge of the short side of the panel.

According to the above-mentioned solar panel medium voltage grounding component, at least one positioning element is provided at the first end face of the panel, and the conductive element is provided with a limiting element corresponding to the positioning element, so that the conductive element is limited to the panel by the limiting element and the positioning element.

In the aforementioned solar panel medium-voltage grounding component, the limiting element and the positioning element are corresponding protrusions or grooves.

In the aforementioned solar panel medium-voltage grounding component, the abutment portion is provided with a plurality of contacts, and the contacts are arranged at intervals.

The aforementioned solar panel voltage grounding component is provided with a sheet-shaped cover.

The voltage grounding component of the solar panel described above is wherein the conductive element is made of metal or a conductive composite material.

The medium-voltage grounding component of the solar panel described above contains a copper sheet as the conductive element.

Based on the above description and settings, it is evident that this creation mainly possesses the following advantages and functions, which are detailed below:

1. This invention, through the arrangement of the plate and conductive elements, enables electrical grounding connections between adjacent solar panels. When the contacts of the conductive elements are respectively connected to two solar panels, a stable current conduction path is formed. When any one solar panel is grounded directly or via the frame, all connected solar panels are simultaneously grounded. Furthermore, the protruding contact design ensures that the conductive elements can reliably and effectively contact the solar panel or... Its framework ensures the effectiveness of its electrical conduction; this series grounding mechanism not only meets the relevant safety regulations for electrical equipment, but also avoids the risk of leakage or electric shock caused by improper grounding of individual solar panels, greatly improving the safety of the entire solar power generation system during use; moreover, the configuration of this invention allows grounding to be installed simultaneously with the installation of solar panels, which improves the convenience of solar panel installation, assembly and grounding.

2. This invention, through the setting of baffles, can effectively set up the interval positioning array of solar panels and help to stabilize the position of the panels, thereby improving the accuracy and stability of the solar panels during installation.

3. This invention, through the setting of positioning and limiting elements, allows the conductive elements to be stably positioned when connected to the plate. Once fixed, they cannot be deflected or shaken under force, thus ensuring a stable electrical connection between the conductive elements and the solar panel, thereby ensuring the stability and effectiveness of the grounding of this invention.

This invention relates to a medium-voltage grounding component for solar panels. Its implementation methods, characteristics, and effects are explained in detail below with several preferred and feasible embodiments and accompanying diagrams, so that the user can gain a deeper understanding and acceptance of this invention.

First, please refer to Figures 1 through 4. This invention is a voltage grounding component for a solar panel, which includes:

A plate 1, which is sheet-shaped, has a first end face 11 formed at its top and a second end face 12 formed at its bottom, and a through hole 13 is provided through the plate 1; and

A conductive element 2 is an elongated sheet-like structure. The conductive element 2 has a connecting hole 21 corresponding to the through hole 13, and each of the two ends of the conductive element 2 has a bend 22 corresponding to the side edge of the plate 1. The conductive element 2 is disposed on the first end face 11 of the plate 1, and the bend 22 is correspondingly covered on the side edge of the plate 1. Each bend 22 has an abutment 23, which is located on the second end face 12 of the plate 1. At least one contact point 24 is protruding from the end of the abutment 23 opposite to the second end face 12.

Firstly, regarding the positioning between the conductive element 2 and the plate 1, since the conductive element 2 has a certain degree of flexibility, it can be clamped to the side edge of the plate 1 through the bending portion 22. At the same time, the abutment portion 23 is positioned correspondingly on the second end face 12, thereby allowing the conductive element 2 and the plate 1 to be modularly formed into a single component. To prevent the conductive element 2 from sliding or shifting due to force after being positioned on the plate 1, it is preferable that at least one positioning element 14 is provided at the first end face 11 of the plate 1. Electrical component 2 is provided with a limiting element 25 corresponding to the positioning element 14, so that the conductive component 2 is correspondingly limited to the plate 1 through the limiting element 25 and the positioning element 14; wherein the limiting element 25 and the positioning element 14 are corresponding protrusions or grooves. In this embodiment, the limiting element 25 is configured as a groove or a through hole, and the positioning element 14 is configured as a corresponding protrusion, so that the conductive component 2 can be stably fixed after being assembled to the plate 1, thereby improving its overall stability.

Furthermore, regarding the configuration of the plate 1, it can be arranged in a rectangular sheet shape, thereby forming two long sides 15 and two short sides 16. The conductive element 2 is correspondingly arranged at the side edge of the long side 15 of the plate 1. However, this arrangement is only illustrative and is not intended to be limiting. In one embodiment, the plate 1 is not limited to a completely thin sheet shape. It can also be configured as a sheet with a geometric shape, such as forming an arc-shaped cover, so that the plate 1 can be slightly arc-shaped and slightly curved towards the second end face 12 to form a cover shape, thereby ensuring that the contact 24 is indeed located at the bottom of the entire invention.

Regarding the conductive element 2, since it possesses conductivity and a certain degree of flexibility, it can be made of metal or a conductive composite material. To facilitate its conductive configuration, in a preferred embodiment, it can be configured as a copper sheet; however, this is merely an example and not a limitation. As for the configuration of the contact 24, it can be a regular or irregular protruding post, and can be directly or through stamping. The contact points 24 are formed by methods such as dotting, and their configuration ensures that the contact points 24 are located at the bottom of the entire creation, so as to effectively contact the top surface of a solar panel 3 or at least one frame 4 configured therewith. To ensure the effectiveness of the contact, it is preferable that a plurality of contact points 24 are provided on the abutment portion 23, and the contact points 24 are arranged at intervals or in an array. This is only an example and is not a limitation.

Thus, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, this invention, as previously described, allows the contacts 24 of the two abutment portions 23 to correspond to the contacts of adjacent solar panels 3 or the frames 4 arranged around them, thereby forming a circuit connection between adjacent solar panels 3. After one solar panel 3 is grounded, all solar panels 3 can be grounded, thereby improving the convenience and safety of the solar panels 3 during installation, assembly and grounding.

To facilitate adaptation to weather conditions and to guide moisture or rainwater from the solar panels 3, preventing water accumulation on the solar panels 3 or direct accumulation due to leakage that could affect the building, it is preferable that a water channel 5 be provided between the frames 4. This allows water droplets on the solar panels 3, regardless of direction, to be guided and collected for drainage. However, the configuration of the water channel 5 is merely illustrative and not a limitation. In other embodiments, the solar panels 3 may not have the water channel 5. This embodiment uses the solar panels 3 with the water channel 5 as an example for illustration, but it is not a limitation.

Regarding the positioning method of the solar panel 3 in this invention, it is preferable to place a positioning piece 6 at the bottom of adjacent solar panels 3 or their frames 4. More preferably, the positioning piece 6 can be pre-positioned in the water channel 5. In this way, a fixing element 7 can be inserted through the connection hole 21 of the conductive element 2 and the through hole 13 of the plate body 1, and then locked to the positioning piece 6. This locking method allows the plate body 1 and the conductive element 2 to be locked together, thus ensuring the connection point 24... The fastening element 7 is in close contact with the upper edge of the solar panel 3 or its frame 4. Specifically, the fastening element 7 may include a bolt 71 and a nut 72. By passing the bolt 71 through the connecting hole 21 and the through hole 13, and then locking the nut 72 at its end, the plate 1 and the solar panel 3 or its frame 4 can be stably fixed in position, so as to ensure that the contact 24 can abut against the solar panel 3 or its frame 4 for grounding electrical connection. However, the fastening configuration is only an example and is not limited.

Since the solar panels 3 are typically arranged in an array, to ensure that the panel body 1 can reliably conform to the spacing between the solar panels 3 and can engage to a certain extent for positioning, it is preferable that a baffle 17 extends from the side edge of the short side 16 of the panel body 1 toward the second end face 12. The baffle 17 corresponds to the spacing between adjacent solar panels 3 or their frames 4, facilitating initial positioning of the panel body 1 before fixing it using the fastening element 7. This enhances the ease of assembly.

Therefore, this invention enables all solar panels 3 to be grounded through the conductive element 2, so that when one solar panel 3 is grounded, all solar panels 3 can be grounded at the same time, without the need for grounding circuit configuration for each solar panel 3. This improves the convenience and efficiency of solar panel 3 assembly, while also complying with relevant regulations on the grounding of solar panel 3, thus ensuring safety during power use.

In summary, the technical means disclosed in this invention are not only unprecedented, but also can indeed achieve the expected purpose and effect. Therefore, it is both novel and progressive, and is indeed a novel invention as defined by the Patent Law. In terms of its overall structure, it has indeed met the statutory requirements of the Patent Law. Therefore, a novel invention patent application is filed in accordance with the law.

However, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made based on the scope of the patent application and the contents of the specification of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the patent application.

1: Plate body 11: First end face 12: Second end face 13: Through hole 14: Positioning element 15: Long side 16: Short side 17: Baffle plate 2: Conductive element 21: Connecting hole 22: Bend 23: Abutment part 24: Contact point 25: Limiting element 3: Solar panel 4: Frame 5: Water channel 6: Positioning plate 7: Fixing element 71: Bolt 72: Nut

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of this creation. Figure 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of this creation from another perspective. Figure 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of this creation installed on a solar panel. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of this creation installed on a solar panel.

1: Plate

11: First end face

13: Through hole

15: Long side

16: Short side

17: Bracket

2: Conductive components

21: Connecting hole

22: Curved section

Claims (9)

A solar panel voltage grounding component includes: a plate body, which is sheet-shaped, having a first end face formed at its top and a second end face formed at its bottom, and having a through hole through the plate body; and a conductive element, which is elongated sheet-shaped, having a connecting hole corresponding to the through hole through the conductive element, and having a bent portion corresponding to the side edge of the plate body at each of its two ends; the conductive element is disposed at the first end face of the plate body, and the bent portion is correspondingly covered on the side edge of the plate body, and each bent portion has an abutting portion, the abutting portion being located at the second end face of the plate body, and the abutting portion having at least one contact point protruding at one end opposite to the second end face. The medium-voltage grounding component of the solar panel as described in claim 1, wherein the panel is a slightly rectangular sheet-like arrangement, thereby forming two long sides and two short sides, and the conductive element is disposed at the side edge of the long side of the panel. As described in claim 2, in the solar panel medium voltage grounding component, a baffle is provided extending toward the second end face at the side edge of the short side of the panel. The medium-voltage grounding component of the solar panel as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one positioning element is provided at the first end face of the panel, and the conductive element is provided with a limiting element corresponding to the positioning element, so that the conductive element is limited to the panel by passing through the limiting element and the positioning element. In the solar panel medium voltage grounding component as described in claim 4, the limiting element and the positioning element are corresponding protrusions or grooves. The medium-voltage grounding component of a solar panel as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the abutment portion is provided with a plurality of contacts, and the contacts are arranged at intervals. The medium-voltage grounding component of a solar panel as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the panel body is provided as a sheet-shaped cover. The medium-voltage grounding component of the solar panel as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the conductive element is made of metal or a conductive composite material. The medium-voltage grounding component of the solar panel as described in claim 8, wherein the conductive element is a copper sheet.