公开(公告)号：US20240167730A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18058731

申请日：2022-11-23

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Roland Jasmin ,  Jun Liu ,  Steve Mumma

IPC: F24S25/67 ,  F24S25/37 ,  F24S25/60

CPC classification number: F24S25/67 ,  F24S25/37 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S2025/014

Abstract: Discussed are solar panel systems as well as devices and methods for mounting the solar panel systems to roofs and building structures. Catch clamp, mid clamp, and optionally end clamp assemblies can be preinstalled to the solar panels at the job site before placing and securing the resulting solar panel assemblies to the building structure such as a roof. After an installer places and secures a first solar panel assembly to the building structure, they can install each subsequent solar panel assemblies by attaching the leading edge of the subsequent solar panel assembly to the trailing edge of the previous solar panel assembly using a catch and catch receiver, hook and slot, tab and slot, or similar mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US11881808B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US18228612

申请日：2023-07-31

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Roland Jasmin ,  Jun Liu ,  Steve Mumma

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  F16B2/12 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F16B2/20 ,  F16B2/02 ,  F16B2/06

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F16B2/02 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/065 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/20 ,  H02S30/00 ,  H02S30/10

Abstract: This disclosure discusses devices for mounting solar PV panels to a roof and other mounting structures. One device may include a railless mounting assembly that includes a roof attachment bracket and a panel attachment bracket. The roof attachment bracket may include a spring clip and a hook. The device may include a solar panel frame with built-in detents for mounting. It may include a solar panel frame capable of attaching to the spring clip and hook.

公开(公告)号：US11750143B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US18101111

申请日：2023-01-24

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Roland Jasmin ,  Jun Liu ,  Steve Mumma

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10

Abstract: A bracket for attaching solar panels to a roof, in the form of an L-foot, as well as devices and assemblies that utilize the L-foot. The L-foot includes a base and a riser extending upward from the base. The base includes a pair of raised stiffeners each extending obliquely upward toward each other from opposites sides of the base and each extending lengthwise along the base. The base can receive threaded roof fasteners that extend perpendicularly through the raised stiffeners and obliquely through the base. Threaded roof fasteners positioned on opposite raised stiffeners can extend through the roof deck toward each other. The L-foot is compatible with rail-based and rail-less solar panel racking systems.

公开(公告)号：US20220368277A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-17

申请号：US17657551

申请日：2022-03-31

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Roland Jasmin ,  Jun Liu ,  Steve Mumma ,  Boutros Abou Chacra

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/06

Abstract: A solar panel racking system that can include end clamps, mid clamps, bottom clamps, L-foot adapter assemblies, rails, and L-foot assemblies. The solar panel racking system minimizes the use of tools by snapping many of the mounting components in place. The end clamps, mid clamps, and bottom clamps can snap over the rail sides and lock into upper detented portions of the rail sides. The upper detented portions are structured to prevent upward movement of the end clamps, mid clamps, and bottom clamps. The L-foot adapter body of the L-foot adapter assembly snaps over lower detented portions of rail sides and secures the rail to an L-foot assembly. The end clamps, mid clamps, bottom clamps, rails, and L-foot adapter assemblies are independent of the L-foot assembly, allowing a selection of L-foot assemblies to be used as appropriate with the solar panel racking system.

公开(公告)号：US09175881B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13872759

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Clifford Schrock ,  Jun Liu

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  F16B9/02 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F16B5/00 ,  F16B7/18

CPC classification number: F24S25/636 ,  F16B5/0068 ,  F16B7/182 ,  F16B7/187 ,  F16B9/023 ,  F24S25/16 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/63 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/67 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S40/80 ,  F24S2025/015 ,  F24S2025/801 ,  F24S2025/807 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T403/1616 ,  Y10T403/3906

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and a system for compensating for thermal expansion and contraction of rail mounted solar panel rooftop systems. In one aspect, a floating end clamp that secures a solar panel in slidable captive cooperation with a mounting rail. In another aspect, a rail splice bridges two mounting rails with a gap between the rails for thermal expansion and contraction. The rail splice includes indicia for setting the gap distance between rails based on ambient temperature at the time of installation. In another aspect, a spacing gauge includes indicia for setting the gap distance between rails based on ambient temperature at the time of installation.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于补偿轨道安装的太阳能电池板屋顶系统的热膨胀和收缩的装置和系统。 在一个方面，一种浮动端部夹具，其将太阳能电池板固定在与安装导轨相互滑动的环境中。 在另一方面，轨道接头将两个安装轨道桥接在轨道之间的间隙以用于热膨胀和收缩。 轨道接头包括在安装时基于环境温度设置轨道之间的间隙距离的标记。 在另一方面，间隔计包括用于根据安装时的环境温度设置轨道之间的间隙距离的标记。

公开(公告)号：US09011034B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13792129

申请日：2013-03-10

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Jun Liu ,  Clifford Schrock

IPC: B23Q1/48 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: F16B2/065 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2200/30 ,  F16B2200/40 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/615 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S2025/6007 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T403/5773 ,  Y10T403/7067

Abstract: Disclosed is a seam clamp for securing equipment, such as solar PV panels, to standing roofs. The seam clamp includes an outer clamp member, an outer support member, and an inner clamp member. The inner clamp member and outer clamp member both include a clamping jaw projecting inward toward each other. The inner clamping member movably attached to the outer support member allowing the clamping jaws to engage and secure a standing seam. For ease of assembly, the outer clamp member and outer support member are slideably engaged and can be optionally captively slideably engaged. The seam clamp can be configured to accommodate different standing seam shapes by substituting alternative outer clamp members.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将设备（例如太阳能光伏板）固定到站立屋顶的接缝夹。 接缝夹具包括外部夹紧构件，外部支撑构件和内部夹紧构件。 内部夹紧构件和外部夹紧构件都包括彼此向内突出的夹钳。 内部夹紧构件可移动地附接到外部支撑构件，允许夹爪接合并固定竖立接缝。 为了易于组装，外部夹紧构件和外部支撑构件可滑动地接合并且可选地可选地可滑动地接合。 接缝夹可以被配置成通过替换替代的外夹紧构件来适应不同的立缝形状。

公开(公告)号：US08935893B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-20

申请号：US13907548

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Jun Liu ,  Clifford Schrock

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  F16L3/06

CPC classification number: F24S25/61 ,  F16L3/06 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/021 ,  F24S2025/6005 ,  F24S2025/6006 ,  F24S2025/801 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for mounting solar panels and other rooftop objects to a shingle roof or other roof structures. The apparatus includes a panel-mount and a base-plate. The base-plate is securable to the roof structures. The panel-mount can be secured to the base-plate and intermediary flashing plate. The panel-mount includes vertical sidewalls adapted to receive and hold wires, and panel-mount top surface adapted to seat solar panels. In one aspect, the panel-mount top surface includes an alignment projection adapted to align solar panels in one of two orthogonal directions. Grounding pins are arranged in a square pattern and aligned with the corners of the alignment projection in order to assure that the solar panel frame will make contact with at least two of the grounding pins in either of the two possible alignments.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将太阳能电池板和其他屋顶物体安装到瓦屋顶或其他屋顶结构的装置。 该装置包括面板安装件和底板。 底板可以安装到屋顶结构上。 面板安装可以固定在底板和中间闪光板上。 面板安装件包括适于接纳和保持电线的垂直侧壁，以及适于安装太阳能电池板的面板安装顶面。 在一个方面，面板安装顶表面包括适于将太阳能电池板对准于两个正交方向之一的对准突起。 接地引脚布置成方形图案并与对准突起的角对齐，以确保太阳能电池板框架将与两个可能的对准中的任一个中的至少两个接地引脚接触。

公开(公告)号：US08839575B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US14323024

申请日：2014-07-03

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Jun Liu ,  Clifford Schrock

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/0422 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/613 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/6008 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/25 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Disclosed is a tile roof equipment-mounting device for mounting solar panels and other equipment to tile roofs. The tile roof mount includes a base and an angled bracket. The base can include a base portion channel projecting upward from the base, with stepped grooves, as well as first and second slots running along opposing sides of the base portion channel in a direction parallel to the base. The angled bracket can include complementary stepped grooves that engage the base portion channel. The angled bracket can include a third slot that is perpendicular to the vertex between angled portions of the angled bracket. A threaded fastener can adjustably engage first, second, and third slots. This combination allows the tile roof mount so that the height is vertically discreetly adjustable and horizontally continuously adjustable.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将太阳能电池板和其他设备安装到瓦片屋顶的瓦片屋顶设备安装装置。 瓷砖屋顶安装座包括底座和倾斜支架。 基座可以包括从基座向上突出的基部通道，具有阶梯槽，以及在基部通道的平行于基座的方向上沿着基部通道的相对侧延伸的第一和第二狭槽。 倾斜的支架可以包括接合基部通道的互补的阶梯槽。 倾斜的支架可以包括在倾斜的支架的成角度部分之间垂直于顶点的第三槽。 螺纹紧固件可调节地接合第一，第二和第三狭槽。 这种组合允许瓦片屋顶安装，使得高度垂直地可调节并且水平地连续可调。

公开(公告)号：US20240283395A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18648439

申请日：2024-04-28

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Roland Jasmin ,  Jun Liu ,  Steve Mumma ,  Boutros Abou Chacra

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  F16B2/02 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/02

Abstract: A solar panel racking system that can include end clamps, mid clamps, bottom clamps, L-foot adapter assemblies, rails, and L-foot assemblies. The solar panel racking system minimizes the use of tools by snapping many of the mounting components in place. The end clamps, mid clamps, and bottom clamps can snap over the rail sides and lock into upper detented portions of the rail sides. The upper detented portions are structured to prevent upward movement of the end clamps, mid clamps, and bottom clamps. The L-foot adapter body of the L-foot adapter assembly snaps over lower detented portions of rail sides and secures the rail to an L-foot assembly. The end clamps, mid clamps, bottom clamps, rails, and L-foot adapter assemblies are independent of the L-foot assembly, allowing a selection of L-foot assemblies to be used as appropriate with the solar panel racking system.

公开(公告)号：US12009778B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US18474897

申请日：2023-09-26

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Roland Jasmin ,  Jun Liu ,  Steve Mumma ,  Boutros Abou Chacra

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/02

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/02

Abstract: A solar panel racking system that can include end clamps, mid clamps, bottom clamps, L-foot adapter assemblies, rails, and L-foot assemblies. The solar panel racking system minimizes the use of tools by snapping many of the mounting components in place. The end clamps, mid clamps, and bottom clamps can snap over the rail sides and lock into upper detented portions of the rail sides. The upper detented portions are structured to prevent upward movement of the end clamps, mid clamps, and bottom clamps. The L-foot adapter body of the L-foot adapter assembly snaps over lower detented portions of rail sides and secures the rail to an L-foot assembly. The end clamps, mid clamps, bottom clamps, rails, and L-foot adapter assemblies are independent of the L-foot assembly, allowing a selection of L-foot assemblies to be used as appropriate with the solar panel racking system.