公开(公告)号：US10130047B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US14851183

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: Surany Research and Development LLC

Inventor： Andrew P. Surany

IPC: A01G13/02 ,  F16B7/10 ,  H02S30/20 ,  H02S20/10 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/617 ,  A01G9/24 ,  F24S25/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided that combine solar technology and agriculture in a symbiotic relationship that optimizes revenue from both sources. An array of reconfigurable solar collector assemblies is deployed in a crop field. As various crops benefit from varying degrees of shade through their development cycles, and are prone to damage from high winds and hail, the array of adaptable, reconfigurable solar collectors is deployed in the crop field and allows for the easy reconfiguration of each solar collector assembly to vary the amount of shade that is applied to the crops below the assembly, and to provide maximum hail and wind protection when necessary.

公开(公告)号：US10090801B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-02

申请号：US15711745

申请日：2017-09-21

Applicant: Rillito River Solar, LLC

Inventor： Brian Cecil Stearns ,  Douglas Timothy Lounsbury

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  E04D13/04 ,  F24S25/61 ,  E04D13/10 ,  E04D13/14 ,  F16B43/00 ,  E04B1/66 ,  E04D13/147 ,  F16B5/02 ,  F24S25/00

Abstract: A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture.

公开(公告)号：US10082641B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US14537577

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: Craig Roy Werner ,  Kurt James Werner ,  John Funai

Inventor： Craig Roy Werner ,  Kurt James Werner ,  John Funai

IPC: E04H12/00 ,  G02B7/183 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24J2/14 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24J2/10

CPC classification number: G02B7/183 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M13/022 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2023/874 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A solar trough frame for holding solar mirrors includes a plurality of chords. The frame includes a plurality of extruded profiles, including chords, chord sleeves, struts, strut end pieces and mirror support pieces, each chord sleeve having at least one chord sleeve fin, each chord sleeve positioned about one of the chords. The frame includes a plurality of struts, at least one of the struts having a strut end piece having at least one strut fin that connects with a chord sleeve fin to connect the plurality of chords. The frame includes a platform supported by the chords and struts on which the solar mirrors are disposed. A chord sleeve for connecting a chord of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a strut end piece extending from a strut of the solar frame. A strut end piece for connecting the strut of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a chord sleeve of the solar frame. A method for linking a strut of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a chord of the solar frame. A method for supporting solar mirrors.

公开(公告)号：US12132439B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US18164255

申请日：2023-02-03

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

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

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S25/60

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S2025/016 ,  F24S25/60 ,  Y02B10/10 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T24/44 ,  Y10T24/44017 ,  Y10T24/44265 ,  Y10T24/44641 ,  Y10T29/49355

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：US20240266987A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18599799

申请日：2024-03-08

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

Inventor： Claudia Wentworth ,  Stuart Wentworth ,  Alex Morano

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

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：US12044268B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17806692

申请日：2022-06-13

Applicant: Tamarack Solar Products, Inc.

Inventor： David Katz

IPC: F16B5/06 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B7/04 ,  F16B7/18 ,  F24S25/37 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/60

CPC classification number: F16B5/0685 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B2/065 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B7/0413 ,  F16B7/0473 ,  F16B7/187 ,  F24S25/37 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2025/801

Abstract: Mounting clamps may be utilized to quickly and easily secure solar panel modules relative to mounting rails, which may in turn be secured relative to a mounting surface (e.g., a roof). The mounting clamps may be configured to quickly secure the solar pane modules relative to the mounting rails by tightening a tightening element to pull a clamp element toward the surface of a mounting rail, thereby clamping a portion (e.g., a frame) of a solar panel module between the clamping element and an outer surface of the mounting rail.

公开(公告)号：US12009774B1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US18400244

申请日：2023-12-29

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Roland Jasmin

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F16B5/02 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/65 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/60

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F16B5/02 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/65 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F24S2025/021 ,  F24S2025/6005 ,  F24S2025/6006 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Described are supports with devices or brackets, that are specially mounted, such as L-foot adapters, that help mount solar panel racking systems to roofs. The L-foot adapter assembly may include an L-foot adapter body and a spacer that is removable and positionable between the two sides of the L-foot adapter body. A threaded fastener extends through the first of the two sides of the L-foot adapter body, through the spacer, and threadedly engages the second side of the L-foot adapter body. The spacer limits how much the two sides of the L-foot adapter body can be squeezed together and therefore prevents overtightening.

公开(公告)号：US11988415B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US16870521

申请日：2020-05-08

Applicant: Craig Roy Werner ,  John Funai ,  Nicholas Palladino

Inventor： Craig Roy Werner ,  John Funai ,  Nicholas Palladino

IPC: F24S30/40 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S30/42 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S30/00

CPC classification number: F24S30/40 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S30/42 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S2023/874 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2030/11 ,  F24S2030/13 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/14 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring force to a frame of a solar mirror array. The frame has at least one structural element. The apparatus includes a torque plate. The apparatus includes at least one node attached to and in contact with the plate which connects with the structural element. An apparatus for attaching a primary solar mirror frame array with a secondary mirror frame array. A solar trough frame for holding solar mirrors.

公开(公告)号：US11863119B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17837835

申请日：2022-06-10

Applicant: HS Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hung-Chun Lin

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S40/00 ,  F24S80/00 ,  F24S80/10 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S10/70 ,  F24S25/67 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/40 ,  F24S40/44 ,  F24S10/50

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/20 ,  F24S10/50 ,  F24S10/74 ,  F24S10/742 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/40 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/67 ,  F24S40/44 ,  F24S80/10 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2080/05 ,  H02S40/00

Abstract: A solar panel bracket with a water conducting function for carrying a plurality of solar photovoltaic panels, comprising: a plurality of first brackets, each of the first brackets is arranged in parallel with each other, each of the first brackets has a first water conducting groove; a plurality of second brackets, each of the second brackets is arranged in parallel with each other, each of the second brackets has a second water conducting groove, the second brackets and the first brackets are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the second brackets and the first brackets surround to form a plurality of square spaces, the solar photovoltaic panels are arranged on the square spaces; and a plurality of third water conducting groove groups, each of the third water conducting groove groups is disposed on the side of each of the first brackets, and each of the third water conducting groove group has a third water conducting groove, and the second water conducting grooves communicate with the third water conducting grooves.

公开(公告)号：US11859870B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US16906809

申请日：2020-06-19

Applicant: Patton Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： John C. Patton

IPC: E04D13/00 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/61 ,  H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/00

CPC classification number: F24S25/65 ,  E04D13/00 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F16M2200/08 ,  F24S2025/021 ,  H02S20/23

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide rigid attachment of materials using a roof mount, a cover, and a resilience constituent. A roof mount may have a top roof mount and bottom roof mount. A resilience constituent may be a ring, a disk with a middle ridge or even an arched disk or the like.