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：US20240348200A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18753628

申请日：2024-06-25

Applicant: KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION

Inventor： Jeremy Jacobs ,  Mark Schroeder ,  Brooke Stubben

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  F16B5/12 ,  F24S25/33

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  F16B5/121 ,  F24S25/33

Abstract: An insertion rail for a solar panel mounting system is provided. The insertion rail has a mounting wall configured for connection to the solar panel mounting system, wherein the mounting wall is posited at a lower end of a first side of the insertion rail, a vertical leg coupled to the mounting wall at least one location, wherein the vertical leg is positioned at a second side of the insertion rail, and at least one mating section located at an upper end of the insertion rail. The mating section has an upper tab, a lower tab and the upper tab and lower tab are configured to receive and secure a solar panel integrally therewith using an interference fit.

公开(公告)号：US12119782B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US18053687

申请日：2022-11-08

Applicant: Planted Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Erb ,  Gilad Almogy ,  Nathan Beckett

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B60P1/00 ,  E04H12/34 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  B25J9/1687 ,  B60P1/00 ,  E04H12/347 ,  G01L5/0033 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32

Abstract: In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a system for constructing a solar module array. The system can comprise one or more mobile platforms; one or more carriers operatively coupled to the one or more mobile platforms, wherein the one or more carriers support a plurality of posts and/or a plurality of solar modules; one or more robotic components for retrieving one or more posts from the plurality of posts and one or more solar modules from the plurality of solar modules from the one or more carriers; and at least one controller in operative communication with the one or more mobile platforms and the one or more robotic components, wherein the at least one controller (i) directs the one or more mobile platforms to transport the one or more carriers over a terrain and (ii) controls the one or more robotic components to (1) autonomously position and install the one or more posts on the terrain, and (2) autonomously position and assemble the one or more solar module to the one or more posts installed on the terrain to thereby construct the solar module array on the terrain.

公开(公告)号：US12114653B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US17986257

申请日：2022-11-14

Applicant: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Yakir Loewenstern

IPC: A01M29/30 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/00 ,  H02S40/10 ,  H02S20/23

CPC classification number: A01M29/30 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/00 ,  H02S40/10 ,  H02S20/23

Abstract: A pest-control structure for a photovoltaic (PV) module installation may include a support beam mounted to a support surface. The support beam may include an interface surface. A PV module may be mounted to the support beam. At least one exclusion spacer may be mounted to the support beam at the interface surface or the PV module. The at least one exclusion spacer may restrict access to an area between the PV module and the support surface.

公开(公告)号：US20240333209A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18621303

申请日：2024-03-29

Applicant: Zachary Bailey

Inventor： Zachary Bailey

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/10 ,  H02S40/30

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/10 ,  H02S40/30

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a water diversion and grounding system for supporting multiple solar panels. The system can have an assembly with a top member, a bottom member, and a compression member, all of the same length. The top and bottom members can be made of aluminum or carbon steel, can be secured to the compression member, made of rubber, using fasteners. The top member has vertical and horizontal extensions, and the bottom member includes a support with vertical and horizontal extensions and a peripheral vertical member. The assembly is designed such that the base, support, and compression member have aligned holes for the insertion of fasteners. When tightened, these fasteners compress the compression member, clamping the solar panel between the base and the support.

公开(公告)号：US20240322749A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18396051

申请日：2023-12-26

Applicant: GREENEC CORP.

Inventor： Fugen LI ,  Binglong ZENG ,  Zhiwei SHI

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  F16B7/04 ,  H02S20/23

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  F16B7/044 ,  H02S20/23

Abstract: Disclosed is a rail fixing assembly, configured to fix a rail formed by connecting rail blocks, and including a base, pressing blocks, a movable clamping block and a fixing part; an installation groove is formed in the base, the pressing block is disposed above the base, an installation hole is formed in the pressing block, the lower end of the movable clamping block is inserted into the installation groove after passing through the installation hole and may move or rotate in the installation groove; the rail block is installed at the upper end of the movable clamping block, the movable clamping block moves or rotates in the installation groove to realize displacement or angle adjustment, the side wall of the rail block abuts against the pressing block. The application is convenient for fine adjustment during rail installation, so as to enable the installation more convenient and improve the installation efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US20240322748A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18272442

申请日：2021-12-30

Applicant: Eunil KIM

Inventor： Eunil KIM

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/24

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/24

Abstract: A multipurpose solar energy system in which an object having a primary use is provided with a secondary use, namely the production of solar energy (power or heat), and a method of construction thereof. A roof beam of a solar rack is placed on a roof beam of a base frame assembled with a plurality of elevation frames formed by roof beams and columns to form a flat roof with a lattice structure in the form of #, wherein the solar energy panels are installed at a suitable orientation and inclination angle on the rack beam to form a solar workpiece for effective solar energy collection. The base frame is assembled to form various elevation frames, including a portal frame, and mix them to meet the primary use of the object.

公开(公告)号：US20240313698A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18671146

申请日：2024-05-22

Applicant: Erthos IP LLC

Inventor： James Scott Tyler ,  Benjamin Keith Symmers ,  Andy Nyce ,  Chad Medcroft

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S40/10

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S40/10

Abstract: Perimeter blocks for a PV array comprising fastener or component holes for anchoring the array bonding the array and protecting array cabling. Perimeter blocks provide a favorable aerodynamic shape to help deflect incoming wind, to channel rainwater over the array, and to protect the edge of the array. PV arrays having PV modules and perimeter blocks contacting native topography or a smoothed or substantially flat portion of the ground in an array and holding the array together and down are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20240313696A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18602336

申请日：2024-03-12

Applicant: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Bahat Shafat ,  Matan Schneider ,  Roy Shkoury ,  Yoav Galin ,  Israel Gershman ,  Yakir Loewenstern

IPC: H02S20/30 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/34

CPC classification number: H02S20/30 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/34

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for vertical solar panels. Prefabricated and/or preassembled solar panels may be deployed fast, for example, by using a special packaging. Support structures may be easily installed to support (e.g., hang) the solar panels. The solar panels may be pretensioned and/or comprise structural designs (e.g., holes, frames, flexibility, etc.) to have reliability and/or longevity under a hanging condition and wind impact. The heights of vertically-installed solar panels may be dynamically adjusted, for example, based on inputs from sensors and/or time of day. Inter-row shading may be changed based on height adjustment among multiple rows of vertical solar panels.

公开(公告)号：US12088240B1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US18340903

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: FULIJIATE NANTONG NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Qingquan Wang ,  Zengming Ning

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  F21S9/03 ,  F21V19/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  G01S13/02 ,  H02S30/10

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F21S9/032 ,  F21S9/037 ,  F21V19/0015 ,  F21V23/004 ,  G01S13/02 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G01S2013/0236

Abstract: The invention discloses a universal sun-tracking adjustment device, method and system, which are applied to a solar lamp with a universal sun-tracking adjustment device. The solar lamp comprises a lamp body and a lamp holder. The universal sun-tracking adjustment device comprises a lamp body, a lamp holder and an adjusting device. Light intensity information can be acquired by photosensitive sensors on the lamp body and be transmitted to a main control circuit board, and the main control circuit board can control the adjusting device to change the angle of a solar photovoltaic panel on the lamp body with the change of the position of the sun, such that the charging efficiency of the solar photovoltaic panel is improved.