发明名称 |
Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array |
摘要 |
A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array. |
申请公布号 |
US2012298188(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.11.29 |
申请号 |
US201213434426 |
申请日期 |
2012.03.29 |
申请人 |
WEST JOHN R.;HAENLEIN HANS-CRISTOPH;ZEP SOLAR, INC. |
发明人 |
WEST JOHN R.;HAENLEIN HANS-CRISTOPH |
分类号 |
H01L31/048 |
主分类号 |
H01L31/048 |
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