Photovoltaic bracket hinge method diagram

What are the different types of solar array hinges?

To satisfy these requirements, various types of hinges—flexible or rigid—have been applied to deployment devices for a solar array . The most common flexible hinge is a tape spring hinge. This device comprises tape springs symmetrically mounted on hinge brackets.

Are tape springs symmetrically mounted on hinge brackets?

This device comprises tape springs symmetrically mounted on hinge brackets. It is advantageous because it is self-deployable, self-locking, lightweight, and simple. However, a tape spring shows strongly nonlinear behavior, and therefore, it is not so straightforward to investigate its moment–rotation profile through theoretical solutions.

How to choose a photovoltaic module?

Module shape: The shape of the modules should be carefully considered to ensure they can effectively support the weight of the photovoltaic panels while also minimizing the amount of surface area exposed to the wind and waves. The most common shapes for floating photovoltaic modules are rectangular and square. 3.

What is a Maeva hinge used for?

The MAEVA hinge (01 dB METRAVIB and CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales)) has been used as a deployment device for solar arrays or antennas of several micro-satellites . TRW Inc. developed a tape spring hinge for deploying solar arrays ; this hinge was used in the Korea multi-purpose satellite (KOMPSAT) series , .

Can flexible structures be used in a film photovoltaic system?

However, for certain practical applications, such as film photovoltaic systems, the flexible cases examined in our study may offer valuable insights. For our specific research on UHPC floating structures, the selection of reasonable stiffness values can be based on the material’s properties and desired structural performance.

How do hinges affect structural flexibility?

This phenomenon is attributed to the presence of hinges, which release the internal forces within the modules. The increase in the number of hinges enhances the structural flexibility while decreasing the natural frequency, resulting in more significant structural displacement and, in some cases, resonance.