公开(公告)号：US20210328540A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-21

申请号：US17364766

申请日：2021-06-30

Applicant: Wencon Development, Inc., dba Quick Mount PV

Inventor： Claudia Wentworth ,  Stuart Wentworth ,  Alex Morano

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70

Abstract: A roof mounting system for the attachment of an article to a roof, the system comprising a plurality of PV modules each having at least one corner and a frame member, a flashing member having a top surface; an upstanding sleeve attached to the top surface of the flashing member; an elevated water seal having a borehole formed therethrough, the elevated water seal further comprising at least one screw for providing a waterproof seal between the article and the roof structure; and whereby the plurality of PV modules are interlocked in a way to provide a corner-to-corner coupling arrangement supported above the roof through the frame members of the plurality of PV modules.

公开(公告)号：US20210305446A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17347393

申请日：2021-06-14

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. AU

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425 ,  H02S20/32

Abstract: In an example, the present invention provides a solar tracker apparatus. In an example, the apparatus comprises a center of mass with an adjustable hanger assembly configured with a clam shell clamp assembly on the adjustable hanger assembly and a cylindrical torque tube comprising a plurality of torque tubes configured together in a continuous length from a first end to a second end such that the center of mass is aligned with a center of rotation of the cylindrical torque tubes to reduce a load of a drive motor operably coupled to the cylindrical torque tube. Further details of the present example, among others, can be found throughout the present specification and more particularly below.

公开(公告)号：US20210293455A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-23

申请号：US17182162

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. AU

IPC: F24S30/425 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S20/10 ,  F24S25/65

Abstract: In an example, the present invention provides a solar tracker apparatus. In an example, the apparatus comprises a center of mass with an adjustable hanger assembly configured with a clam shell clamp assembly on the adjustable hanger assembly and a cylindrical torque tube comprising a plurality of torque tubes configured together in a continuous length from a first end to a second end such that the center of mass is aligned with a center of rotation of the cylindrical torque tubes to reduce a load of a drive motor operably coupled to the cylindrical torque tube. Further details of the present example, among others, can be found throughout the present specification and more particularly below.

公开(公告)号：US11114974B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-07

申请号：US16113516

申请日：2018-08-27

Applicant: Sunrun South LLC

Inventor： Greg McPheeters

IPC: H02S20/30 ,  F24S25/634 ,  H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S25/00

Abstract: Surface mount assemblies for mounting to a solar panel frame to an installation surface are disclosed. In some embodiments, a base is coupled to a height-adjustable rail mount to slidably couple a track with a fastener assembly that includes of a fastener, spacer, and nut. In some embodiments, a base is coupled to a rail mount and positioned on a base plate to slidably couple to a surface track with a fastener assembly that includes a first fastener slidably coupled to a groove formed by the track, spacer, and second fastener. In some embodiments, a base is coupled to a rail mount for slidably coupling the rail to a height-adjustable base with a fastener. In some embodiments, a two-configuration, track-mounted, rectangular base is designed with a rectangular base having a pair of short-sided legs, a pair of long-sided legs, and a fastener for engaging outer surfaces of a track.

公开(公告)号：US10998849B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US15890934

申请日：2018-02-07

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. Au

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  H02S20/00 ,  F16L3/02 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/00

Abstract: In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first and second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure, a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support, and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.

公开(公告)号：US20210071914A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US17017247

申请日：2020-09-10

Applicant: Gamechange Solar Corp.

Inventor： Andrew Barron Worden ,  Scott Van Pelt

IPC: F24S25/70 ,  F24S25/12 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/634 ,  H02S20/10

Abstract: A solar panel assembly comprises a plurality of solar panel arrays, each substantially parallel, where the plurality of solar panel arrays comprises a windward array located at an upwind perimeter of the solar panel assembly, where each of the plurality of solar panel arrays comprises a plurality of racking structures. The rotatable shaft of the windward array comprises a thickness and a length that provides a torsional stiffness, which allows the rotatable shaft of the windward array to deflect 60-80 degrees from a horizontal plane, that is perpendicular to length of the stationary structural member, in response to an applied torque from wind speeds on the windward array in excess of 70 mph, thus positioning the solar panels mounted to the windward array to shield the plurality of solar panel arrays located downwind from the windward array from high wind loads.

公开(公告)号：US10756668B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US16126441

申请日：2018-09-10

Applicant: Ecolibrium Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher John Bamat ,  Devin Glen MacRostie

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F16B5/00 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F16B2/00 ,  F24S40/44 ,  F24S25/00

Abstract: A universal mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a sloped support surface, such as a sloped roof, is disclosed herein. The universal mounting system may include one or more support surface attachment devices, each support surface attachment device configured to attach one or more photovoltaic modules to a support surface; and one or more module coupling devices, each module coupling device configured to couple a plurality of photovoltaic modules to one another.

公开(公告)号：US10663195B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US15550016

申请日：2016-07-29

Applicant: Ironridge, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Ash ,  Shawn Meine ,  Anumeha Narain ,  Clayton Rietz ,  David Taggart

IPC: F24S25/613 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S20/24 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/22 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/70

Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail support structure to a tile roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a base plate that is secured to the roof beneath various shapes of tiles on the tile roof and a generally L-shaped bracket that is then coupled to a rail support guide. The bracket is then capable of being adjusted in various locations along the base plate by utilizing a spring lock mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20190363667A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-28

申请号：US16537165

申请日：2019-08-09

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryan BRAUNSTEIN ,  Zachary Kinyon ,  Guillaume Carre ,  David Matrat

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/634 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S25/33

Abstract: A solar power system can include a rail and a solar module disposed on the rail. A clamp assembly can couple the solar module to the rail. The clamp assembly can have a clamped configuration in which the solar module is secured to the rail and an unclamped configuration. The clamp assembly can comprise an upper clamp member, a lower clamp member coupled to the rail, and a stabilization member mechanically engaging the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member. The stabilization member can prevent rotation of the lower clamp member relative to the rail when the clamp assembly is in the clamped and unclamped configurations. In the unclamped configuration, the stabilization member can be biased such that the upper clamp member is disposed at a sufficient clearance above the rail to permit the insertion of the solar module between the upper clamp member and the rail.

公开(公告)号：US20190334472A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-31

申请号：US16438333

申请日：2019-06-11

Applicant: Vivint Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Willard S. MacDonald ,  Gregory N. Nielson ,  Roger L. Jungerman

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S20/00 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/40

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are related to solar module mounting systems. A system may include an adhesion sheet configured to be secured to a roof of a structure via an adhesive. The system may further include at least one clamp configured for securing at least one solar module to the adhesion sheet. Other embodiments are related to methods of attaching one or more solar modules to a structure.