公开(公告)号：EP3266102A4

公开(公告)日：2018-04-11

申请号：EP16759250

申请日：2016-02-10

申请人： SUNPOWER CORP

发明人： WARES BRIAN S ,  RIPOLL AGULLO VICENT ,  GRUSHKOWITZ TYLER

IPC分类号： H02S20/00 ,  F24S25/16 ,  F24S25/632 ,  H02S30/00 ,  H02S40/00

CPC分类号： H02S30/10 ,  F24J2/5239 ,  F24J2/5254 ,  F24J2002/4661 ,  F24J2002/467 ,  F24J2002/5279 ,  F24J2002/5281 ,  F24J2002/529 ,  H02S20/24 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： Mounting components of photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV module assemblies are described, including PV module couplings and PV module mounting chassis. In an example, a PV module includes a PV module coupling having a toe portion extending from a PV module frame, and a PV module mounting chassis includes a toe slot to receive the toe. The toe and toe slot construction allows for the PV module frame to be assembled to the PV module mounting chassis without using tools, and thus, permits a PV module assembly to be quickly constructed during installation of a PV module system. Furthermore, the toe and toe slot construction accommodates thermal expansion and other environmental loads seen after installation, while providing a grounding connection for the PV module assembly.

公开(公告)号：EP3266082A4

公开(公告)日：2018-05-30

申请号：EP16759251

申请日：2016-02-10

申请人： SUNPOWER CORP

发明人： RIPOLL AGULLO VICENT ,  WARES BRIAN S ,  GRUSHKOWITZ TYLER

IPC分类号： H02G3/02 ,  H02S30/10

CPC分类号： F16L3/00 ,  F16L3/02 ,  F16L3/1033 ,  F16L3/1091 ,  F16L3/26 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/32 ,  Y02B10/12

摘要： Cable management devices for use in photovoltaic (PV) module systems are described, including a cable support clip, a cable support stand, and a cable support tray. The cable management devices may be easily mounted on support surfaces, e.g., a roof or a frame rail, to lock electrical wiring in place and prevent contact with external structures. Furthermore, the cable management devices may be fabricated from low-cost and weather-resistant materials, e.g., spring wire or recycled automobile tires.

公开(公告)号：EP3090485A4

公开(公告)日：2017-01-25

申请号：EP14876093

申请日：2014-12-16

申请人： SUNPOWER CORP

发明人： WARES BRIAN S ,  GRUSHKOWITZ TYLER ,  MCKIBBEN NICHOLAS

IPC分类号： H02S20/32

CPC分类号： H02S20/10 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/5232 ,  F24J2/5254 ,  F24J2/5256 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/541 ,  F24J2002/5216 ,  F24J2002/5468 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A solar energy collection system can include improved mounting hardware for reducing hardware costs and labor required for assembly. For example, mounting hardware can include surfaces for supporting part or all of the weight of a solar module as it is brought into contact with mounting hardware and then moved into a final engaged position. In some systems, a torque tube can include saddle mount assemblies that allow a solar module to be partially engaged and a registered with the saddle mount while being pivoted into a final locked engagement. Some systems can include arrangements sufficient to support the full weight of a solar module in a disengaged position, and as it is moved into a final engaged position. Some systems can include a configuration of apertures and interference or snap-fit features for providing tool-less connections, thereby simplifying the assembly process.

摘要翻译： 太阳能收集系统可以包括改进的安装硬件，用于降低组装所需的硬件成本和人力。 例如，安装硬件可以包括用于支撑太阳能模块的部分或全部重量的表面，因为其与安装硬件接触，然后移动到最终接合位置。 在一些系统中，扭矩管可以包括鞍座安装组件，其允许太阳能模块部分地接合并且在枢转到最终的锁定接合的同时与鞍形安装件配准。 一些系统可以包括足以支撑处于分离位置的太阳能模块的全部重量并且当其移动到最终接合位置时的布置。 一些系统可以包括用于提供无工具连接的孔和干扰或卡扣配合特征的配置，从而简化组装过程。