Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Pivot-fit frame, system and method for photovoltaic modules
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Application No.: US14504168Application Date: 2014-10-01
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Publication No.: US09599280B2Publication Date: 2017-03-21
- Inventor: Jack Raymond West , Tyrus Hawkes Hudson
- Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
- Applicant Address: US CA San Mateo
- Assignee: SolarCity Corporation
- Current Assignee: SolarCity Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Mateo
- Agency: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
- Main IPC: F24J2/52
- IPC: F24J2/52 ; F16M13/02 ; H02S20/23 ; H02S20/24 ; H01L31/042

Abstract:
A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with respect to a planar surface of the modules. Various couplings may engage within the groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array with a pivot-fit connection. Further examples of the present technology operate with PV modules having frames without grooves, or with PV modules where the frame is omitted altogether.
Public/Granted literature
- US20150013756A1 PIVOT-FIT FRAME, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES Public/Granted day:2015-01-15
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