公开(公告)号：US09851544B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US15077024

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: GLASSPOINT SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Peter Emery von Behrens

IPC: F24J2/12 ,  G02B19/00 ,  F24J2/14 ,  F24J2/42 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/07 ,  F24J2/52 ,  A01G9/24 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F24J2/10

CPC classification number: G02B19/0019 ,  A01G9/243 ,  B23P15/26 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/50 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F24S2023/834 ,  F24S2023/835 ,  G02B19/0042 ,  Y02A40/266 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02P60/124 ,  Y10T29/49355

Abstract: A protective transparent enclosure, such as a greenhouse, encloses a concentrated solar power system having line-focus solar energy concentrators. The line-focus solar energy concentrators have a reflective front layer, a core layer, and a rear layer. The core and the rear layers, when bonded with the reflective front layer, enable the line-focus solar energy concentrator, in some embodiments, to retain a particular form without additional strengthening elements. In some embodiments, the core layer and/or the rear layer are formed by removing material from a single piece of material.

公开(公告)号：US20170346439A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15610428

申请日：2017-05-31

Applicant: Ironridge, Inc.

Inventor： William Pereira ,  Bryan Lester ,  Shawn Meine

IPC: H02S40/30 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/26 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H02S20/23

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/6004 ,  H02G3/00 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12

Abstract: In various representative aspects, an apparatus for securing conduit to solar panel arrays that are typically installed on roof structures. More specifically, the assembly comprises a mount that is coupled to a solar panel module or a rail-less wire conduit structure for securing wire conduit alongside the perimeter of an array of solar panel modules.

公开(公告)号：US20170279405A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15081320

申请日：2016-03-25

Applicant: Brian Wares

Inventor： Brian Wares

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  H02S30/10

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/12 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Various systems and methods enabling low cost solar tracker systems including lower cost mounting assemblies and fasteners are described herein. Reducing the material, manufacturing costs and/or labor required for assembly of solar tracker components can present significant reductions in the cost of solar tracker systems. In an embodiment, a hollow fastener can significantly lower the cost of solar tracker mounting and coupling assemblies while still maintaining strength and structural integrity of the solar tracker system.

公开(公告)号：US09722532B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14823927

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Charles Almy ,  David Molina

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F16M13/022 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/615 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) module mounting system including a mounting bracket that has a curved mating surface extending as an arch between a pair of flat mounting feet portions. The mounting bracket supports a PV module coupling device. A hanger bolt is provided that has a first threaded portion adapted to engage a roof surface and a second threaded portion for passing through the curved mating surface of the mounting bracket. A threaded knob is adapted to mate with the second threaded portion of the hanger bolt.

公开(公告)号：US20170167756A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15444426

申请日：2017-02-28

Applicant: OpTerra Energy Services, Inc.

Inventor： David S. POTTER

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  H02S30/10

CPC classification number: F24S25/37 ,  B60P3/002 ,  B65G49/062 ,  B65G49/063 ,  B65G49/067 ,  B65G49/068 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S2025/013 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H02S30/10

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for stacking a plurality of solar module arrays each having a plurality of solar panels. The apparatus includes a lower portion disposed on top of a first solar panel support channel corresponding to a first solar module array, and an upper portion for supporting a second solar panel support channel corresponding to a second solar module array, wherein the second solar module array is stacked above the first solar module array.

公开(公告)号：US20160315580A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15038409

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: PATTON ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： John C. Patton

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/24 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S40/85 ,  F24S2025/012 ,  F24S2025/02 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/24 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A folded down support (12) allows for stronger solar panels (10) and the support replaces most of the solar racking required for solar installation which further reduces the cost of the photovoltaic solar system. The solar panels (10) can be arranged so that solar panels form a solar collector solar panel array. The solar panel (10) can be set on a surface by itself or with ballast (43). It can also be attached to the surface by fastening the solar panel to the side supports. If the solar panel frame and supports are electrically conductive, the design allows for self electrical grounding between these conductive parts when the side supports are pivoted to the down position. The folded up support allows for high density storage and shipping.

Abstract translation: 折叠的支撑件（12）允许更强的太阳能电池板（10），并且支架取代太阳能安装所需的大部分太阳能架，这进一步降低了光伏太阳能系统的成本。 太阳能电池板（10）可以被布置成使得太阳能电池板形成太阳能收集器太阳能电池板阵列。 太阳能电池板（10）可以自己或用镇流器（43）设置在表面上。 也可以通过将太阳能电池板固定到侧支撑件上而将其附接到表面。 如果太阳能电池板框架和支撑件是导电的，则当侧支撑件枢转到向下位置时，该设计允许这些导电部件之间的自电接地。 折叠式支架允许高密度存储和运输。

公开(公告)号：US09416992B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14630963

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryan Braunstein ,  Guillaume Carre ,  Zachary Kinyon

IPC: H02S20/20 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/22 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F16B2/12

CPC classification number: F24S25/634 ,  F16B2/065 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F16B5/0685 ,  F24S25/35 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2025/6004 ,  H02S20/22 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A solar power system can include an array of solar modules. The system can include a rail and a solar module positioned at an outer end of the array. The solar module can have a frame around a periphery of the solar module. The frame can include a flange along an edge of the solar module that is disposed at the outer end of the array. The flange can project inwardly from the frame underneath the solar module. A clamp assembly can be disposed underneath the solar module and can mechanically secure the solar module to the rail. The clamp assembly can include a clamp body and a base. The clamp body and the base can cooperate to clamp the flange between the clamp body and the rail.

Abstract translation: 太阳能发电系统可以包括一组太阳能模块。 该系统可以包括位于阵列的外端的导轨和太阳能模块。 太阳能模块可以具有围绕太阳能模块的周边的框架。 框架可以包括设置在阵列的外端处的沿着太阳能模块的边缘的凸缘。 凸缘可以从太阳能模块下面的框架向内突出。 夹具组件可以设置在太阳能模块的下面，并且可以将太阳能模块机械地固定在轨道上。 夹具组件可包括夹具主体和底座。 夹具主体和基座可以协作以将凸缘夹在夹具体和导轨之间。

公开(公告)号：US20150377521A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14479210

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Jonathan Port

Inventor： Jonathan Port

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: F24S80/00 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/15 ,  F24S25/16 ,  F24S25/50 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/613 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/67 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A novel solar panel mounting system including a strap and one or more supports, having top flanges, attached to each other. The strap is attached between a first point and a second point on a surface. The mounting system is designed to support a solar panel on this surface. The top flange of the support may be parallel to or at an angle to the surface. The strap may be singular or comprised of two straps one above the other. The strap may be attached to the top flange or the bottom or both. The supports may have any cross sectional shape. The strap may be attached to the support at its end or at a distance from the end; or normal to the support or at an angle to it. The length of the support is greater than the width of the strap.

Abstract translation: 一种新颖的太阳能面板安装系统，包括带子和一个或多个支撑件，具有彼此附接的顶部凸缘。 表带附着在表面上的第一点和第二点之间。 安装系统设计用于在该表面上支撑太阳能电池板。 支撑件的顶部凸缘可以与表面平行或成一定角度。 带子可以是单一的，或者由另一个之上的两个带组成。 带可以附接到顶部凸缘或底部或两者。 支撑件可以具有任何横截面形状。 带可以在其端部或距离端部一定距离处附接到支撑件; 或垂直于支撑件或与其成一定角度。 支撑件的长度大于带子的宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20150075587A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14387564

申请日：2013-04-10

Applicant: CIEL ET TERRE INTERNATIONAL

Inventor： Manuel Veloso ,  Alexis Gaveau

IPC: B25B5/14 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: B25B5/145 ,  F24S25/11 ,  F24S25/16 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/615 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2025/6007 ,  F24S2080/015 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A device (1) for attaching a framed or unframed photovoltaic panel (P), includes holding members (2) capable of holding a photovoltaic panel by engaging with two parallel edges of the photovoltaic panel or indeed two parallel wings of the frame of the photovoltaic panel. The device includes the holding members including elements (3-6) engaging with the two parallel edges of the photovoltaic panel, or indeed with the two parallel wings of the frame of the photovoltaic panel, each element having a slot (7) intended to receive a wing of the frame of a framed photovoltaic panel, or indeed to receive the edge of an unframed photovoltaic panel, in such a way as to ensure the photovoltaic panel is blocked at least in the direction perpendicular to the photovoltaic panel and in a direction parallel to the plane of the photovoltaic panel and perpendicular to the axis of the slots.

Abstract translation: 一种用于附接框架或非成形光伏面板（P）的装置（1）包括能够通过与光伏面板的两个平行边缘或实际上两个平行的光束框架的平行边缘接合来保持光伏面板的保持构件（2） 面板。 该装置包括保持构件，其包括与光伏面板的两个平行边缘接合的元件（3-6），或者实际上与光伏面板的框架的两个平行的翅片接合，每个元件具有用于接收的槽（7） 框架式光伏面板的框架的翼，或者实际上接收未成像的光伏面板的边缘，以确保至少在垂直于光伏面板的方向上并且在平行的方向上阻挡光伏面板 到光伏面板的平面并且垂直于槽的轴线。

公开(公告)号：US08939144B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13151309

申请日：2011-06-02

Applicant: Michael Zuritis

Inventor： Michael Zuritis

IPC: F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H02S20/10 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/15 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/65 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a solar array column cap that includes a body having an opening extending along a center axis from a bottom to a top, the opening configured to receive the vertical column such that the body surrounds the vertical column. The solar array column cap further includes an upper support surface configured to receive a horizontal beam, the upper support surface being located in a plane that is non-perpendicular with the center axis.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种太阳能阵列柱盖，其包括主体，该主体具有沿着从底部到顶部的中心轴线延伸的开口，该开口被配置为容纳垂直柱，使得主体围绕垂直柱。 太阳能阵列列帽还包括被配置为接收水平光束的上支撑表面，上支撑表面位于与中心轴线不垂直的平面中。