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 inventive apparatus provides a one-piece coupling for interlocking the sides of PV modules together to form an array, resulting in a parallel beam support system. The inventive coupling member attaches to the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame, and interlocks the photovoltaic module with adjacent photovoltaic modules. The inventive apparatus further includes a novel bracket member which attaches to a surface of the frame member and secures the frame member directly to a roof or other mounting surface.
申请公布号
EP2135321(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.12.23
申请号
EP20080742673
申请日期
2008.04.08
申请人
WEST, JOHN R.;MANANSALA, CHRISTINA C.;HAENLEIN, HANS-CHRISTOPH
发明人
WEST, John R.;MANANSALA, Christina C.;HAENLEIN, Hans-Christopher