公开(公告)号：US20180309000A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US15960411

申请日：2018-04-23

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. AU

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H02S20/30

CPC classification number: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/0422 ,  H02S20/30

Abstract: A solar module configured in a frame assembly with multi-configuration attachment member(s), which has locking and unlocking characteristics.

公开(公告)号：US20180224161A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15948960

申请日：2018-04-09

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. AU

IPC: F24S30/425 ,  F24S25/10 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/33

CPC classification number: F24S30/425 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2030/12 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: In an example, the present invention provides a solar tracker apparatus. In an example, the apparatus comprises a center of mass with an adjustable hanger assembly configured with a clam shell clamp assembly on the adjustable hanger assembly and a cylindrical torque tube comprising a plurality of torque tubes configured together in a continuous length from a first end to a second end such that the center of mass is aligned with a center of rotation of the cylindrical torque tubes to reduce a load of a drive motor operably coupled to the cylindrical torque tube. Further details of the present example, among others, can be found throughout the present specification and more particularly below.

公开(公告)号：US20180024222A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15694647

申请日：2017-09-01

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. AU

IPC: G01S3/786 ,  F16C23/10 ,  F16C25/02 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S20/10 ,  F16H19/08 ,  F16C11/04

CPC classification number: G01S3/7861 ,  F16C11/045 ,  F16C23/10 ,  F16C25/02 ,  F16H19/08 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T74/18792

Abstract: In an example, the present invention provides a solar tracker apparatus configured with an off-set drive assembly. In an example, the apparatus has an inner race structure, which has a cylindrical region coupled to a main body region, the main body comprising an off-set open region. The cylindrical region is an annular sleeve structure coupled to the main body region, which occupies the spatial region within the cylindrical region. In an example, the apparatus has an outer race structure coupled to enclose the inner race structure, configured to couple the inner race structure to allow the inner race structure to move in a rotational manner about a spatial arc region; and configured to allow the inner race structure to pivot about a region normal to a direction of the spatial arc region. In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly that is configured to pivot a torque tube.

公开(公告)号：US09543888B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14735085

申请日：2015-06-09

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. Au

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  H02S20/30

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S30/10

Abstract: In an example, a clamp assembly for a glass on glass solar module for a tracker is included. The assembly has a lower clamp structure characterized by a top-hat shaped rail structure having a length extending from a first end to a second end. In an example, the assembly has an upper clamp structure configured to sandwich a pair of edges of a pair of solar modules with a portion of the lower clamp structure. In an example, the assembly has a locking spacer configured to the pair of edges of the pair of solar modules. In an example, the pair of edges comprises substantially glass material. In an example, the assembly has a pair of key structures configured with the locking spacer. Each of the key structures is affixed to each of the solar modules to physically lock each of the solar modules to the upper clamp structure.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例中，包括用于跟踪器的玻璃太阳能模块上的玻璃的夹具组件。 组件具有较低的夹紧结构，其特征在于具有从第一端延伸到第二端的长度的顶帽状轨道结构。 在一个示例中，组件具有上部夹具结构，其构造成将一对太阳能模块的一对边缘与下部夹具结构的一部分夹在中间。 在一个示例中，组件具有配置成该对太阳能模块对的边缘的锁定间隔件。 在一个示例中，该对边缘基本上包括玻璃材料。 在一个示例中，组件具有配置有锁定间隔件的一对键结构。 每个键结构被固定到每个太阳能模块以将每个太阳能模块物理地锁定到上部夹具结构。

公开(公告)号：USD744417S1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US29448811

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Designer： Alexander W. Au

公开(公告)号：US20150001356A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14489416

申请日：2014-09-17

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. AU

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F16L3/02 ,  F16M13/022 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  F24S2030/17 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49947

Abstract: In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first and second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure, a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support, and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例中，太阳能跟踪器具有构造成枢转扭矩管的夹具组件。 在一个示例中，组件具有被配置为由第一和第二锚固区域构成的框架的支撑结构。 在一个示例中，支撑结构由金属材料的厚度构成。 在一个示例中，支撑结构以直立的方式构造，并且具有主平面区域。 在一个示例中，组件具有构造在支撑结构上的枢转装置，扭矩管悬挂在枢转装置上并且在支撑件的开口内对准并且被配置为垂直于平面区域。 在一个示例中，扭矩管构造在枢轴装置上以沿第一方向或第二方向围绕弧线移动，使得第一方向在与第二方向相反的方向上。