ES1059027U - Rotating base for solar plate installations (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Rotating base for solar panel installations, usable for both photovoltaic and thermal plates, characterized by a circular rolling rail (7) that has a U-shaped configuration, attached to a fixed platform or bench (1) supported by pillars (11) that place it horizontally. A circular structure (2) in the shape of a crosspiece (5), which installed inside the circular rail (7), is perfectly coupled to the circular rail (7), giving the system angular movement and circular trajectory, thanks to the fact that in its ends has perpendicular bearings (8). On the mobile structure (2) of bearings (8) in the form of a cross (5) with stiffeners (6) a ramp structure (12) is assembled, through a support (14), with a plurality of solar panels (13) arranged in rows and columns whose inclination is approximately 28 °. The mobile structure (2) rotates by means of a geared motor (10), directed by an automaton program, designed for monitoring the solar position. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Swivel base for plate installations solar.

Object of the invention

The present invention, as expressed by the set forth in this specification, refers to a basis rotating for solar panel installations, both photovoltaic as thermal, whose purpose is to achieve energy advantages and economic. Thus, compared to other existing systems in the Today, you get more versatility in the product, a notable increase in the use of solar energy and also to reduce vibrations and noise, the cost of production as a result of a structure design simpler swivel.

Background of the invention

Solar panel facilities both photovoltaic as conventional thermal that are known are formed by a set of cells connected to each other. These cells are encapsulated to form a tight set and resistant, which are normally installed in areas without shade and  they must be fixedly oriented towards the midday sun. Of this mode the use of solar radiation is minimal and therefore your performance.

Previous solar trackers are also known for photovoltaic power plant, consisting of a platform fixed defined by a circular rail supported by a pillar central that acts as a support and guide for the rotating structure and other adjacent ones that raise it from the ground, and keep it level to allow a turntable located above and, provided with wheels, turn to orient yourself in azimuth.

These followers need more power to turn when using two motorcycle reducers, because they have a more complex and heavy structure, which also causes a level of noise and vibrations greater. That without having a high cost of production and assembly that make it unfeasible for small and individualized photovoltaic installations.

Description of the invention

The swivel base for plate installations solar object of the invention incorporates a circular rail in U-shaped, on a fixed platform or bench supported by pillars that place it level according to the orography of the area a install and, defined on the rail a mobile inclined structure with a plurality of solar panels arranged in rows and columns on this ramp surface. This inclined structure joins and attaches to the fixed circular rail by means of bearings perpendicular, which give it angular mobility, in addition to serve as a guide to the rotating movement.

In this way a greater use is achieved of solar energy, noise and vibrations thanks to an improvement in rotating movement of this platform. Through a gearmotor which regulates an automaton program, this system is located by the tomorrow towards the rising sun and follow its angular path to the setting sun. At the time of nightfall the situation of the sun takes outgoing and prepares until the new departure in the morning of the day next.

This project needs less energy to make the platform turn, compared to previous followers existing solar that support solar panels, thanks to its lower bearing weight and friction. It also has the advantage of remove the central pillar of previous turning systems, so makes the system more economical and viable for small installations individualized, decreases the cost of production, as well as that of mounting.

To facilitate the compression of features of the invention include descriptive drawings that Below we describe:

Brief description of the drawings

Drawing 1. Perspective view of the base swivel that provides angular mobility to plate installations solar photovoltaic and thermal, object of the invention.

Drawing 2. Plan view of the structure swivel that provides angular mobility to plate installations solar.

Drawing 3. Detailed plan view of the device for turning the mobile platform using a system of perpendicular bearings.

Drawing 4. Detail view in elevation of the device for turning the mobile platform using a system of perpendicular bearings.

Drawing 5. Perspective view of the whole installation of solar panels both photovoltaic and thermal.

Description of the preferred embodiment

Continuing with the numbering done at figures, a form of installation and application of the rotating base, object of the invention. It is proposed of a lane circular (7) formed by a U-shaped rolled steel profile of five meters in diameter, on a fixed platform or bench (1) square side 5 m with stiffener brackets (4), held by four pillars (11) that place it above the ground to level according to the orography of the area to be installed. Coupled to the rail fixed circular (7) and through a metal support (14) is located an inclined structure (12) of approximately 28 ° sexagesimal with a plurality of solar panels (13) arranged in rows and columns, which can already be thermal photovoltaic panels. This  inclined structure (12) is coupled to the circular rail (7) of the rotating base object of the invention by means of bearings (8) perpendicular, which are located inside the circular rail and confer angular mobility to the system and provide stability. These bearings are attached to a structure in crosshead shape (5) with a stiffener brackets (6). Thanks to This bearing system coupled to the U profile allows a circular route without danger of derailment.

The angular movement of the system is done by means of a gearmotor (10) that regulates an automaton program. This motor is coupled to a crown gear (9) located in the upper part of the U-shaped profile (4).

Claims (2)

1. Swivel base for solar panel installations, usable for both photovoltaic and thermal panels, characterized by a circular raceway (7) that has a U-shaped configuration, attached to a fixed platform or bench (1) supported by pillars (11) that place it horizontally. The circular rail (7) is perfectly coupled, a mobile structure (2) in the form of a crosshead (5), which installed inside the circular rail (7), gives the system angular movement and circular path, thanks to its ends It has perpendicular bearings (8). On the movable structure (2) of bearings (8) in the form of a cross (5) with stiffeners (6) a ramp structure (12) is assembled, through a support (14), with a plurality of solar panels ( 13) arranged in rows and columns whose inclination is approximately 28 °. The mobile structure (2) rotates by means of a gearmotor (10), directed by an automaton program, designed for tracking the solar position. 2. Rotating base for solar panel installations, according to claim 1, characterized in that a movable structure (2) in the form of a crosshead (5) that essentially has perpendicular bearings (8), which confer to the system angular movement and circular path. In this way the solar panels (13) located above the mobile structure (2) can be moved by means of a gearmotor (10) regulated by an automatic program, to orient in a direction perpendicular to the sun and obtain a better use of solar radiation.