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公开(公告)号:US10020773B2
公开(公告)日:2018-07-10
申请号:US14985218
申请日:2015-12-30
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: David Molina , Tyrus Hudson
CPC classification number: H02S20/23 , F24S25/33 , F24S25/636 , F24S25/70 , F24S2025/018 , F24S2025/6004 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/47
Abstract: Photovoltaic mounting systems and coupling assemblies for mounting photovoltaic modules are provided. The mounting systems may include short extruded base members that are mounted onto the supporting surface at approximate locations on the supporting surface, and coupling assemblies that may slide along the length of the base members during installation and be locked at particular positions on the length of the base members. The coupling assemblies may be coupled to connectors that in turn couple to two photovoltaic modules. In operation, the installer may first determine approximate locations on which to mount the base members and mount all required base members, and then, place the coupling assemblies at desired locations, lock the coupling assemblies at the desired locations, position the photovoltaic modules in the connectors of the coupling assemblies, and move to the next set of coupling assemblies.
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公开(公告)号:US09911880B2
公开(公告)日:2018-03-06
申请号:US13961662
申请日:2013-08-07
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Jack Raymond West , Tyrus Hudson , Brian West
IPC: H02S20/23 , H01L31/042
CPC classification number: H01L31/042 , F24S25/10 , F24S25/16 , F24S25/20 , F24S25/61 , F24S25/632 , F24S25/636 , F24S25/65 , F24S25/67 , F24S25/70 , F24S2025/6006 , H02S20/00 , H02S20/23 , H02S30/10 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/47 , Y02E10/50
Abstract: A PV module framing and coupling system which 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 and a cable management system that holds, directs, organizes, and otherwise manages cables, wires, cord, and similar components of and relating to a PV array.
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公开(公告)号:US09874021B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-23
申请号:US14986039
申请日:2015-12-31
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Tyrus Hudson , Martin Seery , River Broussard , Malcolm Kimberley
IPC: E04D13/18 , E04D13/147 , E04D1/14 , H02S20/25 , F24J2/00
CPC classification number: E04D13/1473 , E04D1/14 , F24S25/615 , H02S20/25 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/47
Abstract: A flashing system and assembly for slate or tile roofs having a flashing and a flashing cap. The flashing is shaped to replace a plurality of removed slates or tiles. The flashing cap has an adjustable position such that the position of a mounting rail support system passing through the flashing can be adjusted with respect to the flashing while still maintaining a watertight seal with the flashing cap and optional sealing cap.
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公开(公告)号:US20170137200A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-18
申请号:US14941438
申请日:2015-11-13
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Tyrus Hudson , Kyle Tripp , William Buchanan
CPC classification number: B65D81/054 , B65D81/053 , B65D81/056 , B65D81/057 , F24S40/00 , F24S2025/013 , H01L31/02 , H02S40/00 , Y02E10/40
Abstract: The disclosure describes various stackable corner protector configurations. The corner protectors can have curved lateral surfaces that allow the corner protectors to be decoupled from a photovoltaic module to which they are coupled to by rotating one end of the corner protectors away from the object. This removal process works even more efficiently with multiple stacked corner protectors as the stacked corner protectors can be concurrently removed from the object by rotating the stacked corner protectors away from the object together. The corner protector can also include one or more attachment features for securing the corner protector to the object. For example, when the corner protector is installed on a photovoltaic module, the attachment feature can engage a lip defined by a recess or channel of the photovoltaic module.
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公开(公告)号:US20170104118A9
公开(公告)日:2017-04-13
申请号:US13961662
申请日:2013-08-07
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Jack Raymond West , Tyrus Hudson , Brian West
IPC: H01L31/042
CPC classification number: H01L31/042 , F24S25/10 , F24S25/16 , F24S25/20 , F24S25/61 , F24S25/632 , F24S25/636 , F24S25/65 , F24S25/67 , F24S25/70 , F24S2025/6006 , H02S20/00 , H02S20/23 , H02S30/10 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/47 , Y02E10/50
Abstract: A PV module framing and coupling system which 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 and a cable management system that holds, directs, organizes, and otherwise manages cables, wires, cord, and similar components of and relating to a PV array.
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公开(公告)号:US20170033730A1
公开(公告)日:2017-02-02
申请号:US14810232
申请日:2015-07-27
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Charles Almy , Tyrus Hudson , David Molina
CPC classification number: H02S20/23 , F16B1/00 , F16B2001/0064 , F24S25/634 , F24S25/636 , H02S20/30 , H02S30/10 , Y02B10/12
Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) mounting system having a base portion with a plurality of rails. The system includes a spring clip unit having a foot configured to hold a PV module coupling device and arranged to slide on one of the plurality of rails. A first spring clip is moveable on the foot from a first position in which the first spring clip is disengaged with the rail to allow the foot to move freely along the rail, to a second position in which the first spring clip engages the rail to attach the foot to the rail. A second spring clip is held by the foot and is forcibly engaged with the rail when the first spring clip is moved to the second position to help lock the foot.
Abstract translation: 一种光伏(PV)安装系统,具有带有多个导轨的基座部分。 该系统包括弹簧夹单元,其具有构造成保持PV模块联接装置并被布置成在多个轨道中的一个上滑动的脚。 第一弹簧夹可从第一位置移动到第一位置,在第一位置中,第一弹簧夹与导轨分离,以允许脚沿着轨道自由移动到第二位置,在第二位置,第一弹簧夹接合轨道以附接 脚到轨道。 当第一弹簧夹移动到第二位置以帮助锁定脚时,第二弹簧夹被脚保持并且与轨道强制地接合。
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公开(公告)号:US20160308489A1
公开(公告)日:2016-10-20
申请号:US14985213
申请日:2015-12-30
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Tyrus Hudson , Johann Karkheck , Brian Atchley , River Broussard
Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling and wiring photovoltaic arrays are provided. The wiring systems can include retractable wires included in photovoltaic modules that may be extended during installation of photovoltaic modules in the array to connect to wires of adjacent photovoltaic modules, which can retract into a tightened position under the array as the installation is completed. The wires may be made retractable by wire retraction mechanisms mounted to a frame of the photovoltaic module, which maintain a desired tension on the wires of the photovoltaic module. The wire retraction mechanism may include springs that urge components connected to the wire to rotate a particular direction so as to maintain tension on the wire. The wiring systems may also have wire guides to keep the wires accessible for installation and adjustment.
Abstract translation: 提供了组装和布线光伏阵列的系统和方法。 布线系统可以包括光伏模块中包括的可伸缩导线,其可以在将光伏模块安装在阵列中时延伸以连接到相邻的光伏模块的导线,其可以随着安装完成而缩回到阵列下方的紧固位置。 电线可以通过安装到光伏模块的框架上的线收回机构缩回,其保持光伏模块的线上所需的张力。 线回缩机构可以包括弹簧,其弹性连接到线以旋转特定方向以保持线上的张力。 接线系统还可以具有导线以保持电线可以进行安装和调整。
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公开(公告)号:US20160226432A1
公开(公告)日:2016-08-04
申请号:US14839303
申请日:2015-08-28
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Charles Almy , Tyrus Hudson , David Molina , Jack West
IPC: H02S20/23
CPC classification number: H02S20/30 , F24S25/00 , F24S25/61 , F24S25/636 , F24S25/65 , H02S20/23 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/47
Abstract: A two-piece rooftop photovoltaic mounting system. A fixed base portion is attached directly to a roof surface via a lag bolt or other mechanical fastener. A movable portion is attached to and pivots about the base portion providing freedom of movement radially and axially with respect to the base portion. A photovoltaic module coupler is attached to the movable portion to support at least two photovoltaic modules at a location dictated by positioning of the movable portion. A locking nut locks the movable portion to the base portion at the desired location. A sheet of sealant material under the base portion helps prevent ingress of water into the roof surface via the lag bolt.
Abstract translation: 一个两件式屋顶光伏安装系统。 固定基座部分通过拉杆螺栓或其他机械紧固件直接附接到屋顶表面。 可移动部分附接并围绕基部枢转,从而提供相对于基部径向和轴向移动的自由度。 光伏模块耦合器附接到可移动部分以在由可移动部分的定位指定的位置处支撑至少两个光伏模块。 锁定螺母将可动部分锁定在所需位置的基部。 在基部下方的一片密封剂材料有助于防止水通过滞后螺栓进入屋顶表面。
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公开(公告)号:US10027276B2
公开(公告)日:2018-07-17
申请号:US14839303
申请日:2015-08-28
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: Charles Almy , Tyrus Hudson , David Molina , Jack West
Abstract: A two-piece rooftop photovoltaic mounting system. A fixed base portion is attached directly to a roof surface via a lag bolt or other mechanical fastener. A movable portion is attached to and pivots about the base portion providing freedom of movement radially and axially with respect to the base portion. A photovoltaic module coupler is attached to the movable portion to support at least two photovoltaic modules at a location dictated by positioning of the movable portion. A locking nut locks the movable portion to the base portion at the desired location. A sheet of sealant material under the base portion helps prevent ingress of water into the roof surface via the lag bolt.
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公开(公告)号:US09941835B2
公开(公告)日:2018-04-10
申请号:US14836807
申请日:2015-08-26
Applicant: SolarCity Corporation
Inventor: David Molina , Tyrus Hudson , William Paul Buchanan
CPC classification number: H02S20/23 , F16B5/008 , F16B5/0084 , F24S25/61 , F24S25/632 , F24S25/636 , F24S25/67 , F24S2025/021 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/47
Abstract: A rapidly installable photovoltaic mounting system that can be manually snapped onto a first photovoltaic module and then lowered onto a trapezoidal metal roof to serve as a base for receiving a second photovoltaic module thereon.
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