公开(公告)号：US12047030B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US18144419

申请日：2023-05-08

Applicant: Wencon Development, Inc.

Inventor： Claudia Wentworth ,  Stuart Wentworth

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

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：US20230188085A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

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 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/70 ,  H02S30/10 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/636

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

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：US11575344B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-07

申请号：US17447264

申请日：2021-09-09

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

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

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

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：US11365904B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-21

申请号：US17080464

申请日：2020-10-26

Applicant: Unirac Inc.

Inventor： Chad Robinson

IPC: F24S25/33 ,  H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/30 ,  H02S30/00 ,  E04D13/12 ,  F24S25/636

Abstract: A tiered mounting system includes a base plate including a mounting guide rail having a plurality of mounting grooves that extend along opposing sides of the guide rail. The system also includes an object mount connector having a plurality of mounting ridges. The object mount connector is configured to: slidingly engage the mounting guide rail via insertion of one or more of the plurality of mounting ridges within a corresponding one or more of the plurality of mounting grooves, and lock in place along the mounting guide rail via a bolt placed through the object mount connector and secured tightly to an inner track of the mounting guide rail.

公开(公告)号：US20210408960A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-30

申请号：US17447264

申请日：2021-09-09

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryan BRAUNSTEIN ,  Zachary KINYON ,  Guillaume CARRE ,  David MATRAT

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

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：US11121668B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16864736

申请日：2020-05-01

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

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

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

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：US10947734B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-16

申请号：US15853903

申请日：2017-12-25

Applicant: PMC Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Tamas Kovacs

IPC: E04D13/10 ,  E04C2/40 ,  F24S25/615 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/33 ,  E04D3/361 ,  E04D1/26

Abstract: An a clamp connector apparatus, system, and method for mounting a solar panel to a cross member while retaining snow, ice, items and other objects on a wall, rooftop and other structure. A clamp mounting apparatus, system, and method for mounting the retention apparatus and system to a stanchion assembly for a membrane roof thereby joining the cross member anchor assembly to a latch assembly of top block.

公开(公告)号：US20200340712A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-29

申请号：US16754519

申请日：2018-10-09

Applicant: RMH TECH LLC

Inventor： Paul Benjamin LEITCH ,  Dustin M.M. HADDOCK ,  Nikolaus Jo HOLLEY

IPC: F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/615 ,  F24S25/65

Abstract: A rail assembly (530) includes a rail (540) and an adapter (640). The adapter (640) may be slidably interconnected with the rail (540) via a first rail channel (604a) on a first rail side (600a) of the rail (540), and may also be slidably interconnected with the rail (540) via a second rail channel (604b) on a second rail side (600b) of the rail (540). The adapter (640) may be inverted (whether installed via the first rail channel (604a) or the second rail channel (604b)) between two different orientations that dispose a mounting flange (670) at different elevations to accommodate two different mounting configurations.

公开(公告)号：US20200228050A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-16

申请号：US16561262

申请日：2019-09-05

Applicant: Sunrun South LLC

Inventor： Greg McPheeters ,  Ethan Miller

IPC: H02S20/20 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/632 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S30/10

Abstract: Snap-in mounting systems for laminate solar panels are provided. The laminate solar panels can include laminate strips that can be snapped into mounting rails. The mounting rails may be coupled to racking rails for structural support and may include locking mechanisms for additional support and theft deterrence. An entire system may include a number of racking rails, mounting rails, and solar panels.

公开(公告)号：US10680548B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US16537165

申请日：2019-08-09

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

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

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

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.