METHODS FOR LOADING BATTERY STORAGE COMPARTMENTS INTO A SOLAR CANOPY SUPPORT STRUCTURE

摘要

The present application provides methods for loading and unloading high capacity storage equipment to a solar power canopy. The methods and structures may include horizontal support members have mechanisms to engage corresponding mechanisms on a compartment housing the high capacity storage equipment. The mechanisms may include plates, flanged surfaces, rails, tracks, hook assemblies, and ridges. The methods and structures may include a superstructure that is coupled to an moves with respect to the solar power canopy frame. The superstructure may pivot and/or rotate to allow loading and unloading. The methods and structures also may include cabinets or cubicles sized to receive one or more compartments housing the high capacity storage equipment.

主权项

1. A method of loading high capacity power storage compartments to a solar canopy, the method comprising:
providing the solar canopy comprising a plurality of vertical support members coupled by a first beam and a plurality of horizontal support members extending from the vertical support members or the first beam, the first beam comprises a first mechanism and at least one of the plurality of horizontal support members comprises a second mechanism; providing at least one compartment containing equipment for a high capacity power storage systems, wherein the equipment is selected from the group of equipment consisting of: a battery, a transformer, a power controller, an inverter, or a combination thereof, wherein the at least one compartment comprises a third mechanism to operatively engage the first mechanism and a forth mechanism to operatively engage the second mechanism; supporting the at least one compartment with a lift; moving the at least one compartment with the lift to align the third mechanism and the fourth mechanism with the first mechanism and the second mechanism; coupling the at least one compartment to the solar canopy by engaging the first mechanism and the third mechanism and engaging the second mechanism and the fourth mechanism; and removing the lift.