Fixing frame for a solar energy module

Abstract

A fixing frame for a solar energy module includes a frame body having inserting grooves for a supporting board and a locking chute for a solar panel, wherein the locking chute contains locking flanges. An I-shaped supporting board is installed into the inserting grooves of the frame body so that it can efficiently resist external forces. During assembly, the solar panel is inserted into the locking chute of the frame body and its top edge and bottom edge are secured by the locking flanges of the chute to ensure stability and high force resistance.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a fixing frame for a solar energy module. More particularly, the present invention relates to a frame that securely holds a solar panel.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]A conventional fixing frame for a solar module as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 comprises a frame 50 having a supporting board 51 welded into place; a U-shaped chute 52 is located in the lower portion of the frame 50 and allows a solar panel 30 to be inserted into the chute 52 and fixed in the chute 52. Although the aforesaid frame accomplishes the function of fixing the solar module, it still has some improvable defects, such as:[0005]1. Poor stability: The solar panel is fixed in the U-shape chute, and therefore there a minor interstice exists between the panel and the chute, resulting in instability.[0006]2. Poor force resistance: The supporting board is fixed into the frame via a welding method, and thus when the...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]The primary object of the present invention is a fixing frame for a solar energy module, particularly for an aluminum alloy solar energy module, comprising: a frame body having inserting grooves for a supporting board and a locking chute for a solar panel wherein the locking chute contains the locking flanges. An I-shaped supporting board is installed into the inserting grooves of the frame body so that it can efficiently resist external forces. During assembly, the solar panel is inserted into the locking chute of the frame body and its top edge and bottom edge are held by the locking flanges of the chute. In addition, the frame body and the I-shaped supporting board are made of a high strength aluminum alloy which ensures stability and high force resistance.

Problems solved by technology

1. Poor stability: The solar panel is fixed in the U-shape chute, and therefore there a minor interstice exists between the panel and the chute, resulting in instability.

2. Poor force resistance: The supporting board is fixed into the frame via a welding method, and thus when the frame is under stress, of either pulling forces or pressing forces, the supporting board will be broken at the welding points as a result of weakness in those areas.

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