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公开(公告)号:US10436478B2
公开(公告)日:2019-10-08
申请号:US14112017
申请日:2012-04-19
Applicant: Joseph Eisinger , Kerry Manning , Patrick Marcotte , Nathan Stegall
Inventor: Joseph Eisinger , Kerry Manning , Patrick Marcotte , Nathan Stegall
IPC: F24J2/54 , F24S23/71 , F24S30/425 , B21D53/02 , F24S23/74 , F24S25/13 , F24S25/60 , F24S25/70 , E04C3/04
Abstract: Solar collector modules and techniques for their construction are disclosed. In one aspect, a solar collector module includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The structural frame includes a set of primary structural shapes and a set of axial frame members connected between corners of the primary structural shapes forming helical paths for the transmission of torque from one end of the structural frame to the other. In another aspect, a method for assembling a solar collector module includes pre-assembling part of the module.
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公开(公告)号:US10367446B2
公开(公告)日:2019-07-30
申请号:US15574025
申请日:2015-05-19
Applicant: FUJI SEIKO CO., LTD. , FUJI SHOJI CO., LTD.
Inventor: Tatsumi Tanaka
IPC: F24J2/52 , H02S20/30 , F24S30/425 , F24S25/13 , F24S25/70 , F16M11/10 , F24S25/65 , F24S25/61 , F24S25/20 , F24S25/00 , F24S30/00
Abstract: A mount for a solar panel capable of changing a tilt angle of the solar panel easily and positively, includes a tilted support frame including a pair of horizontal members extending along a horizontal direction in parallel with different heights and a pair of tilted members arranged between the horizontal members and extending in parallel to be tilted in one side, a fixed support member fixing and supporting the tilted support frame, a square-shaped panel support member on which a solar panel is fixed, a support shaft extending between the tilted support frame and the panel support member and supporting the panel support member to rotate, and a pair of stopper members respectively provided on both rotating end sides of the panel support member so that one end portions rotate freely and including engaging concave portions engaged with half circumferences of outer peripheries of the horizontal members.
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公开(公告)号:US20190199277A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-27
申请号:US16325642
申请日:2017-08-16
Applicant: NEXANS SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES
Inventor: Jérome Marc TORDO
CPC classification number: H02S20/32 , F16B7/0406 , F24S25/13 , F24S25/60 , F24S25/70 , F24S30/425 , F24S2030/11 , F24S2030/12 , F24S2030/131 , F24S2030/136 , Y02E10/47
Abstract: The present invention concerns a solar tracker (1000) comprising at least: A drive module (1100) comprising at least one mobile device comprising at least: At least one additional module (1200) configured to be driven by the drive module (1100), each additional module (1200) comprising at least one additional mobile device comprising at least: characterized in that: Said solar tracker (1000) comprises at least one kinematic device (1300) for coupling said drive module (1100) and said additional module (1200); Said kinematic coupling device (1300) comprising at least one first part (1330) and at least one second part (1340), said first part (1330) being entirely supported by the mobile device of the drive module (1100) and said second part (1340) being entirely supported by the additional mobile device of the additional module (1200).
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公开(公告)号:US10309690B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-04
申请号:US15866116
申请日:2018-01-09
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Jack Raymond West , David Youmans , Brian Atchley
IPC: F24S25/33 , F24S25/65 , F24S25/70 , F24S25/613 , F24S25/632 , F24S25/636 , H02S20/23 , F24S25/00
Abstract: An attachment point apparatus and system for photovoltaic arrays is disclosed. One embodiment provides a rail system for receiving a PV module, including a first rail, a second rail, a substantially rectilinear double male connector adapted for coupling an end of the first rail to an end of the second rail, and a connector adapted to attach a PV module to the first rail. Another embodiment provides a PV module including a PV laminate, a frame integral with and supporting the PV laminate, and a spanner bar adapted to solely span a width of the PV module, orthogonally connect at various locations along the frame, and attach to a support structure. A further embodiment provides a coupling device for a PV module comprising a first coupling portion adapted to rotatably engage a PV module, and a second coupling portion adapted to rotatably engage a rail.
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公开(公告)号:US10250180B2
公开(公告)日:2019-04-02
申请号:US15510699
申请日:2015-09-14
Applicant: INDIELUX UG (HAFTUNGSBESCHRANKT)
Inventor: Marcus Vietzke , Fabian Friedrich
IPC: H02S20/22 , F24S30/42 , F24S25/634 , F24S25/61 , F24S20/62 , F24S25/632 , F24S25/70 , F24S25/00 , F24S30/00 , F24S30/20 , F24S25/60
Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device (1) for a solar panel (2) on a parapet (3) of a balcony, said device having at least the following components: —a connection arrangement (4) for connecting an element to be held, wherein the connection arrangement has at least one support (5, 6, 7, 8) for placing on a parapet; and —at least one transverse strut (9, 10) for bridging a parapet width, wherein the at least one transverse strut is connected to the connection arrangement and has at least one flange (12, 13) for placing on a parapet, wherein by means of a movement of the at least one flange towards the connection arrangement, the at least one flange and the at least one support press in opposite directions against the parapet. The invention disclosed relates to a holding device which allows for greater flexibility with regard to the structure of a balcony parapet.
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公开(公告)号:US10090800B2
公开(公告)日:2018-10-02
申请号:US14819397
申请日:2015-08-05
Applicant: Sunrun South LLC
Inventor: Greg McPheeters , Geno Viscuso
IPC: A47B97/00 , H02S20/23 , F16B2/06 , F16B2/18 , F24S25/61 , F24S25/70 , H02S20/30 , H02S30/10 , F24S25/60
Abstract: Solar panel installation systems are disclosed that reduce or eliminate the need for large, costly rails for mounting solar panels on an installation surface. The systems may include an array of framed solar modules supported above an installation surface using a number of height-adjustable base members. Adjacent solar modules in the array may be coupled to one another at or near their corners using module links that can structurally couple the frames of the adjacent solar modules together.
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公开(公告)号:US20180224159A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-09
申请号:US15866116
申请日:2018-01-09
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Jack Raymond West , David Youmans , Brian Atchley
IPC: F24S25/70 , F24S25/636 , F24S25/65 , F24S25/33 , H02S20/23 , F24S25/613 , F24S25/632 , F24S25/00
CPC classification number: F24S25/70 , F24S25/33 , F24S25/613 , F24S25/632 , F24S25/636 , F24S25/65 , F24S2025/801 , F24S2025/807 , H02S20/23 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/47 , Y10T403/32975 , Y10T403/38
Abstract: An attachment point apparatus and system for photovoltaic arrays is disclosed. One embodiment provides a rail system for receiving a PV module, including a first rail, a second rail, a substantially rectilinear double male connector adapted for coupling an end of the first rail to an end of the second rail, and a connector adapted to attach a PV module to the first rail. Another embodiment provides a PV module including a PV laminate, a frame integral with and supporting the PV laminate, and a spanner bar adapted to solely span a width of the PV module, orthogonally connect at various locations along the frame, and attach to a support structure. A further embodiment provides a coupling device for a PV module comprising a first coupling portion adapted to rotatably engage a PV module, and a second coupling portion adapted to rotatably engage a rail.
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公开(公告)号:US12230725B2
公开(公告)日:2025-02-18
申请号:US17840336
申请日:2022-06-14
Applicant: Nextracker LLC
Inventor: Alexander W. Au
IPC: H01L31/052 , F24S25/10 , F24S25/70 , F24S30/00 , 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.
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公开(公告)号:US20250047231A1
公开(公告)日:2025-02-06
申请号:US18899555
申请日:2024-09-27
Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
Inventor: Ryan BRAUNSTEIN , Zachary KINYON , Guillaume CARRE , David MATRAT
IPC: H02S20/23 , F24S25/00 , F24S25/30 , F24S25/33 , F24S25/60 , F24S25/634 , F24S25/636 , F24S25/70 , H02S30/10
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.
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公开(公告)号:US12218625B2
公开(公告)日:2025-02-04
申请号:US18126841
申请日:2023-03-27
Applicant: Nextracker LLC
Inventor: Alexander W. Au
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.
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