Adaptor for spring-based PV module fastener

    公开(公告)号:US12199557B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-14

    申请号:US17383254

    申请日:2021-07-22

    Abstract: Mounting systems for solar panel assemblies and related methods are generally described. In some embodiments, a clamp adapter may be used to mount a conventional panel support structure of a solar panel assembly to a conventional bracket of a base assembly without the use of bolts in at least some embodiments. The clamp adapter may include a rail slot for receiving the structure, a lower flange for receiving a lower surface of a mounting lip of the bracket, and a lateral flange for receiving an upper surface of the mounting lip. The lower flange may be angled to accommodate a variety of mounting lip angles. In some embodiments, the mounting system may also include a connector configured to mechanically connect the bracket and structure.

    Rapid clamping systems for solar trackers

    公开(公告)号:US12191802B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-07

    申请号:US18093590

    申请日:2023-01-05

    Applicant: Nextracker LLC

    Abstract: A coupling system for use with a solar tracker includes a support rail defining a channel for receipt of a solar module therein, the support rail including an aperture defined therein that is in open communication with the channel and a clamp assembly selectively coupled to the support rail, a first portion of the clamp assembly configured to receive a portion of a torque tube therein and a second portion of the clamp assembly configured to selectively extend through the aperture of the support rail when the clamp assembly is transitioned from a first, unlocked position, to a second, locked position.

    SOLAR CHARGER FOR CYLINDER CELLS
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20240429858A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-26

    申请号:US18353832

    申请日:2023-07-17

    Inventor: Qiongbin XIE

    Abstract: A solar charger for cylinder cells is disclosed, including a solar panel, a cell compartment and a light angle detection module. The light angle detection module is provided with a transparent mask and a dial, a center of the transparent mask is provided with an opaque shading point, and a top surface of the dial is provided with a crosshair centered along a central axis of the shading point. When a projection of the shading point in the sun is just right on the crosshair, the solar panel can obtain a best photovoltaic power generation effect.

    Solar module racking system
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12176846B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-24

    申请号:US18342832

    申请日:2023-06-28

    Applicant: Conti SPE, LLC

    Abstract: A solar module racking system including a frame. The frame includes pre-wired receptacles for rapid assembly of solar modules. The frame receives and mechanically supports each solar module. The frame arranges the solar modules in a first planar direction, in a second planar direction, and in a vertical direction that is normal to the first and second planar directions. Each pre-wired receptacles individually and electrically connect each of the solar modules after insertion of that module into the frame. The solar module racking system provides a 2 by 1 by 1 configuration or a 1 by 2 by 1 configuration for the plurality of solar modules corresponding to the first planar direction, the second planar direction, and the vertical direction. A first module and a second module are arranged in the first planar direction or the second planar direction, respectively.

    ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20240396492A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-28

    申请号:US18691718

    申请日:2022-09-13

    Applicant: CEP-IP LTD

    Abstract: The present invention discloses a photovoltaic assembly for a portable solar energy system, the photovoltaic assembly comprising a row of interconnected photovoltaic panels, each photovoltaic panel comprising a perimeter frame; a foldable stiffening and/or supporting structure comprising articulated members, the foldable stiffening and/or supporting structure being movable between a folded position and an operative position; wherein it further comprises at least two support elements, each support element defining a support section for receiving and supporting at least one longitudinal side edge of the perimeter frame of two adjacent photovoltaic panels; said support element comprising a first lateral face perpendicular; and wherein one or more articulated members of the foldable stiffening and/or supporting structure are connected in an articulated manner to the first lateral face of the corresponding support element without traversing the one or more longitudinal side edges received in the support section.

    INSERTION RAIL FOR A SOLAR MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20240348200A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-17

    申请号:US18753628

    申请日:2024-06-25

    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.

    Systems for constructing a solar module array

    公开(公告)号:US12119782B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-15

    申请号:US18053687

    申请日:2022-11-08

    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.

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