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：US12013153B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US18165535

申请日：2023-02-07

Applicant: GAF Energy LLC

Inventor： Peter Clemente ,  Evan Wray ,  Mike Kuiper ,  Brian D. West ,  Gary Rossi ,  Lewis Abra ,  Richard Perkins ,  Gabriela Bunea ,  Thierry Nguyen

IPC: H02S40/34 ,  F24S20/67 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/70

CPC classification number: F24S20/67 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/70

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules installed on a roof deck in an array. Each of the photovoltaic modules includes a wire cover bracket substantially aligned with the wire cover bracket of an adjacent another one of the photovoltaic modules. At least one cover is removably attached to at least one of the wire cover brackets. The cover includes a top portion, a first side portion extending from a first side of the top portion, and a second side portion extending from a second side of the top portion opposite the first side. The top portion of the at least one cover is configured to divert water from entering the wire cover bracket from above the at least one cover. The first and second side portions are configured to divert water from entering the wire cover bracket from a lateral direction relative to the wire cover bracket.

公开(公告)号：US20240009830A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18349127

申请日：2023-07-08

Applicant: Saied Tadayon

Inventor： Saied Tadayon

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

CPC classification number: B25J5/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/005 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  F24S40/90 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  F24S2025/014

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.

公开(公告)号：US11757398B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17000092

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: ECOUNI, LLC

Inventor： Christopher John Bamat ,  Devin Glen MacRostie

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F16B5/00 ,  F24S25/636 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F16B2/00 ,  F24S40/44 ,  F24S25/00

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B5/0028 ,  F16B5/065 ,  F16B5/0628 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F16B2/005 ,  F24S40/44 ,  F24S2025/021 ,  Y02B10/10 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A universal mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a sloped support surface, such as a sloped roof, is disclosed herein. The universal mounting system may include one or more support surface attachment devices, each support surface attachment device configured to attach one or more photovoltaic modules to a support surface; and one or more module coupling devices, each module coupling device configured to couple a plurality of photovoltaic modules to one another.

公开(公告)号：US20190190442A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US16325628

申请日：2017-08-11

Applicant: NEXANS SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES

Inventor： Jérome Marc TORDO

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/13 ,  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 mobile device (1100) comprising at least: a table (1110) comprising at least one solar energy collector device (1112); a support structure (1120); first support arch (1130) and a second support arch (1150) configured to support the support structure (1120); a first ground support (1140) and a second ground support (1160) configured to support the first support arch (1130) and the second support arch (1150), respectively; a kinematic drive device (1141); the solar tracker (1000) being characterized in that: the support structure (1120) is a beam formed of a lattice structure comprising: at least one first, one second and one third longitudinal members; a plurality of crossmembers; a plurality of tie rods (1225).

公开(公告)号：US20180375462A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US16011778

申请日：2018-06-19

Applicant: SafeConnect Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Todd Georgopapadakos ,  Brian Cunningham ,  Mark Duda ,  John Pitre

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/30 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/70

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/80 ,  H02S20/30

Abstract: A mount for support of a component on a surface is provided. A base includes a bottom adapted to be supported on the surface, a circuit component, and a data pathway extending from the circuit component. A compressible component is mounted above the base and in electrical contact with the data pathway of the base, the compressible component having an uncompressed state in which the circuit component is not electrically accessible through the compressible component, and a compressed state in which a data pathway is formed through the compressible component such that the data pathway of the base is electrically accessible through the compressible component. The compressible component is adapted to transition from the uncompressed state to the compressed state in response to a lag bolt passing through the compressible component and base and applying sufficient downward pressure to secure the base to the surface.

公开(公告)号：US20180238589A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15550016

申请日：2016-07-29

Applicant: IRONRIDGE, INC.

Inventor： Jon ASH ,  Shawn MEINE ,  Anumeha NARAIN ,  Clayton RIETZ ,  David TAGGART

IPC: F24S25/613 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S20/24 ,  H02S20/25

CPC classification number: F24S25/613 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S20/22 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/24 ,  H02S20/25 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail support structure to a tile roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a base plate that is secured to the roof beneath various shapes of tiles on the tile roof and a generally L-shaped bracket that is then coupled to a rail support guide. The bracket is then capable of being adjusted in various locations along the base plate by utilizing a spring lock mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20180224161A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15948960

申请日：2018-04-09

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. AU

IPC: F24S30/425 ,  F24S25/10 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/33

CPC classification number: F24S30/425 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2030/12 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/52

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.

公开(公告)号：US09985579B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15096569

申请日：2016-04-12

Applicant: Preformed Line Products Co.

Inventor： Nicholas Warin

IPC: A47B97/00 ,  H02S20/30 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: H02S20/30 ,  F16M13/022 ,  F16M2200/024 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/018 ,  F24S2025/019 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel to a surface includes a mounting base. The mounting base supports a fastener. A module mount has a module mount sidewall supporting the fastener. The module mount is movable with respect to the fastener when the fastener is received through the module mount opening. A first distance between a bottom surface of the module mount and a top surface of the mounting base is adjustable. A mounting clamp has a mounting clamp sidewall defining a mounting clamp opening through which the fastener is received. The mounting clamp is movable with respect to the fastener when the fastener is received through the mounting clamp opening such that a second distance between a bottom surface of the mounting clamp and a top surface of the module mount is adjustable. The solar panel is mounted between the mounting clamp and the module mount.