公开(公告)号：US20240413782A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-12

申请号：US18440026

申请日：2024-02-13

Applicant: Sunrun South LLC

Inventor： Greg McPheeters

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

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：US11967920B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US17549657

申请日：2021-12-13

Applicant: NEVADOS ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： Yezin Taha ,  Amitoj Gill

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  F16B7/04 ,  F16C11/04 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/10 ,  F16C33/20 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/40 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/20 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01S3/786 ,  H02K7/08 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S30/00

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F16B7/0406 ,  F16C11/04 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/107 ,  F16C33/20 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/40 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/20 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  H02K7/08 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S2025/6004 ,  F24S2030/11 ,  F24S2030/12 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Solar trackers that may be advantageously employed on sloped and/or variable terrain to rotate solar panels to track motion of the sun across the sky include bearing assemblies and other mechanical features configured to address mechanical challenges posed by the sloped and/or variable terrain that might otherwise prevent or complicate use of solar trackers on such terrain.

公开(公告)号：US11955924B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-09

申请号：US17443652

申请日：2021-07-27

Applicant: KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeremy Jacobs ,  Mark Schroeder ,  Michael Fraenkel ,  Christopher Lee Cruse

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/22 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425 ,  G05D3/12 ,  F24S30/00

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/22 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425 ,  G05D3/125 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/16

Abstract: A solar tracking mounting system is provided. The tracking system has an anchor comprising a pile and a riser bracket fastened to the top thereof, wherein the riser bracket is configured to provide adjustable mounting points, a chord assembly coupled to with the riser brackets, wherein the chord assembly is configured to pivotability tilt, a kicker connected to the anchor assembly, wherein the kicker is configured to connect the chord assembly to the pile, a vertical actuator connected to the kicker and the chord assembly, wherein the vertical actuator is a rack and pinion linear actuator configured to amplify a torque received from a motor and pivotably tilt to the chord assembly to a desired angle while tracking a direction of a light source, and a driveshaft connected to the motor and the vertical actuator. A jack screw may also be provided therein for actuation.

公开(公告)号：US11949366B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US17301771

申请日：2021-04-14

Applicant: Vivint Solar, Inc.

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

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/40 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S20/00 ,  F24S25/60

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/40 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S20/00 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  Y02B10/10 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

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.

公开(公告)号：US11936333B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17964629

申请日：2022-10-12

Applicant: Sunrun South LLC

Inventor： Greg McPheeters

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

CPC classification number: H02S20/30 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S20/23 ,  F24S2025/016 ,  F24S2025/019

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：US11936332B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US18105136

申请日：2023-02-02

Applicant: Wencon Development, Inc.

Inventor： Claudia Wentworth ,  Stuart Wentworth ,  Alex Morano

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/60

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/6008 ,  F24S2025/803 ,  F24S2025/807 ,  Y02B10/10 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

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：US11888434B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17488351

申请日：2021-09-29

Applicant: Mounting Systems GmbH

Inventor： Txaber Vaca Rico ,  Carsten Philippi

IPC: H02S20/30 ,  F16M11/20 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/70

CPC classification number: H02S20/30 ,  F16M11/2007 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/70

Abstract: A device for supporting solar modules is provided, the device having a base rail) and an upper support arranged on the base rail for holding an upper end of a solar module. The upper support has a first support element and a second support element which are movably connected to one another in such a way that the first support element is movable relative to the second support element between a first position and a second position. The upper support extends up to a first height above the base rail when the first support element is arranged in the first position. The upper support extends up to a second height above the base rail, which is different from the first height, when the first support element is arranged in the second position. A kit, a method for manufacturing a device, and a solar module arrangement are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11757402B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17549648

申请日：2021-12-13

Applicant: NEVADOS ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： Yezin Taha ,  Amitoj Gill

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  F16C11/04 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/30 ,  H02K7/08 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F16B7/04 ,  F16M11/10 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01S3/786 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S30/40 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C33/20 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/10 ,  F24S30/00

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F16B7/0406 ,  F16C11/04 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C17/107 ,  F16C33/20 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/40 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/20 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  H02K7/08 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S2025/6004 ,  F24S2030/11 ,  F24S2030/12 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Solar trackers that may be advantageously employed on sloped and/or variable terrain to rotate solar panels to track motion of the sun across the sky include bearing assemblies and other mechanical features configured to address mechanical challenges posed by the sloped and/or variable terrain that might otherwise prevent or complicate use of solar trackers on such terrain.

公开(公告)号：US20230275539A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-31

申请号：US18144419

申请日：2023-05-08

Applicant: Wencon Development, Inc.

Inventor： Claudia Wentworth ,  Stuart Wentworth

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

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/6008

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：US11738448B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17182229

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: Saied Tadayon

Inventor： Saied Tadayon

IPC: B25J5/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  B25J11/00 ,  F24S40/90 ,  F24S25/00

CPC classification number: B25J5/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/005 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S40/90 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: The solar energy and solar farms are used to generate energy and reduce dependence on oil (or for environmental purposes). The maintenance, operation, optimization, and repairs in big farms become very difficult, expensive, and inefficient, using human technicians. Thus, here, we teach using the robots with various functions and components, in various settings, for various purposes, to improve operations in big (or hard-to-access) farms, to automate, save money, reduce human mistakes, increase efficiency, or scale the solutions to very large scales or areas, e.g., for repair, operation, calibration, testing, maintenance, adjustment, cleaning, improving the efficiency, and tracking the Sun.