Solar module bonding method integrated into a pan structure

摘要

A pan structure for bonding solar modules installed on a target position is provided. The pan structure includes a plate member configured to be disposed across a spacing between two rail structures for mounting one or more solar modules. Additionally, the pan structure includes a pair of edge members configured to couple the plate member respectively with the two rail structures. Each of the pair of edge members has a first ledge characterized to be electrically conductive and configured to be supported by one of the two rail structures and a second ledge connected the first ledge to the plate member to keep the plate member a distance below the first ledge. Moreover, the pan structure includes a plurality of contact elements spatially distributed along the first ledge for bonding both the one or more solar modules and the rail structures for electric grounding.

主权项

1. A pan structure for bonding solar modules installed on a target position, the pan structure comprising:
a plate member having a length and a width, the plate member being configured to have the width to fit a spacing between two rail structures; a pair of edge members configured to respectively attach to two length sides of the plate member, each of the pair of edge members having a first ledge and a second ledge, the first ledge being electrically conductive and having a bottom side being supported by one of the two rail structures and a top side for supporting at least a frame edge region of a solar module, the second ledge connecting the first ledge to the length side of the plate member to provide a distance between the bottom side of the first ledge and the plate member; and a plurality of contact elements spatially distributed along the first ledge, each contact element comprising one or more protrusions on both the top side and the bottom side of the first ledge for generating a bonding force between the frame edge region of the solar module mounted on the first ledge and the rail structures.