Carrier system for a trackable solar energy plant and a kit

Abstract

The invention relates to a carrier system for a trackable solar energy plant, in particular a ground supported solar energy system, comprising a support system and a solar module retainer, which is configured to receive a plurality of solar energy modules in a flat arrangement for the automatic tracking around a swivelling axis between settings, installed pivoting on the support system, where the solar energy module retainer is received at support points of the support system resting at the base on a respective three-point arrangement of bearings by means of allocated support elements.

1 . A carrier system for a trackable solar energy plant, in particular a ground-supported solar energy plant, comprising a support system ( 1 ) and a solar energy module retainer ( 2 ), which is configured to receive a plurality of solar energy modules in a flat arrangement and is installed on the support system ( 1 ), for tracking automatically pivoting between settings around a swivelling axis, where the solar energy module ( 2 ) is taken in at support points ( 3 ,  4 ) of the support system ( 1 ) resting at the base on a three-point arrangement of bearings by means of allocated support elements ( 30   a ,  30   b ,  30   c ;  31   a ,  31   b ,  31   c ), wherein one of the following versions has been shaped for the allocated support elements ( 30   a ,  30   b ,  30   c ;  31   a ,  31   b ,  31   c ): (i) the bases of the allocated support elements ( 30   a ,  30   b ,  30   c ;  31   a ,  31   b ,  31   c ) of the respective three-point arrangement of bearings run together in joint support areas ( 33 ,  34 ,  35 ), and (ii) at least one allocated support element ( 30   c ) of one of the separated supported points ( 3 ) runs to a different separated support unit ( 4 ) and rests on the three-point arrangement of bearings of the different support point ( 4 ). 
     
     
         2 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the support points ( 3 ,  4 ) enclose an upper and a lower support point that support the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) in an upper and a lower section. 
     
     
         3 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the allocated support elements ( 30   a ,  30   b ,  30   c ;  31   a ,  31   b ,  31   c ) stretch continuously from the respective the three-point arrangement of bearings to the support points ( 3 ,  4 ). 
     
     
         4 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the allocated support elements ( 30   a ,  30   b ,  30   c ;  31   a ,  31   b ,  31   c ) are each executed as a one-piece profile element. 
     
     
         5 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the swivelling axis is formed adjacent the back surface of the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ). 
     
     
         6 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the base of the support system ( 1 ) rests on several ground anchors ( 36 ,  37 ,  38 ). 
     
     
         7 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising an engine-driven traction cable system ( 5 , . . . ,  12 ) that is configured to pivot the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) around the swivelling axis between the end settings. 
     
     
         8 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein the engine-driven traction cable system ( 5 , . . . ,  12 ) is formed optionally with a traction cable ( 6 ), executed continuously and with a retained length, is fixed in attachment areas distanced from each other ( 7 ,  8 ) of the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) respectively and runs coupled by friction through an engine-driven driving roller ( 11 ). 
     
     
         9 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein a drive engine ( 5 ) of the traction cable system ( 5 , . . . ,  12 ) is arranged on the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) in the essential centre in the line of sight from the front. 
     
     
         10 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) is executed as hinged. 
     
     
         11 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein carrying mounting elements ( 20 ) of the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) are formed as mounting elements ( 20 ) forming a cable channel ( 25 ). 
     
     
         12 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 11 , wherein mounting elements forming the cable channel ( 25 ) are executed as closed cable channels in accordance with an installation of the solar energy modules in the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) that are provided optionally with openings for taking cable through. 
     
     
         13 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 11 , wherein the mounting elements forming the cable channel ( 25 ) are formed by means of top hat profile elements. 
     
     
         14 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the solar modules are secured in the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) by means of not non-destructive detachable connections ( 21 ) optionally executed as a threaded joint. 
     
     
         15 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein by braking fittings ( 52 ) in the end settings configured to brake a movement of the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) during pivoting, optionally by means of a friction brake, allocated respectively to the end settings. 
     
     
         16 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein the braking fittings ( 52 ) with friction braking are each formed with a guide section ( 53 ) that takes in an allocated inserted element ( 54 ) formed on the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ). 
     
     
         17 . The carrier system in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising means of stopping ( 55 ) that are configured to stop the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) at the respective end settings. 
     
     
         18 . A kit for the installation of a carrier system for a trackable solar energy plant in accordance with  claim 1 , with installable module elements for a support system ( 1 ) and a solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) that is configured to receive a plurality of solar energy modules in a flat arrangement and is installed pivoting on the support system ( 1 ) for automatic tracking between end settings on a swivelling axis, where the solar energy module retainer ( 2 ) is accepted by the support system ( 1 ) at separated support points ( 3 ,  4 ) the bases of which rest on each three-point arrangement of bearings by means of allocated support elements ( 30   a ,  30   b ,  30   c ;  31   a ,  31   b ,  31   c ), wherein one of the following versions has been formed for the allocated support elements ( 30   a ,  30   b ,  30   c ;  31   a ,  31   b ,  31   c ): (i) The bases of the allocated support elements ( 30   a ,  30   b ,  30   c ;  31   a ,  31   b ,  31   c ) of the respective three-point arrangement of bearings run together in joint footing areas ( 33 ,  34 ,  35 ), and (ii) at least one of the allocated support elements ( 30   c ) of one of the separated support points ( 3 ) runs to a different separated support point ( 4 ) and rests on the three-point arrangement of bearings of the other support point ( 4 ).