公开(公告)号：US20080000173A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：US11776316

申请日：2007-07-11

申请人： Carl Lenox ,  Kurt Johnson

发明人： Carl Lenox ,  Kurt Johnson

IPC分类号： E04D13/18

CPC分类号： H01R4/64 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/021 ,  F24S2025/6008 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T24/44

摘要： A method for mounting PV modules to a deck includes selecting PV module layout pattern so that adjacent PV module edges are spaced apart. PV mounting and support assemblies are secured to the deck according to the layout pattern using fasteners extending into the deck. The PV modules are placed on the PV mounting and support assemblies. Retaining elements are located over and secured against the upper peripheral edge surfaces of the PV modules so to secure them to the deck with the peripheral edges of the PV modules spaced apart from the deck. In some examples a PV module mounting assembly, for use on a shingled deck, comprises flashing, a base mountable on the flashing, a deck-penetrating fastener engageable with the base and securable to the deck so to secure the flashing and the base to the shingled deck, and PV module mounting hardware securable to the base.

摘要翻译： 将PV模块安装到甲板上的方法包括选择PV模块布局图案，使得相邻的PV模块边缘间隔开。 PV安装和支撑组件根据布局图案使用延伸到甲板上的紧固件固定到甲板上。 PV模块放置在PV安装和支撑组件上。 保持元件位于PV模块的上周边边缘上方并固定，以便将PV模块的周边边缘与甲板间隔开来将其固定到甲板上。 在一些示例中，用于在带状疱状甲板上使用的光伏组件安装组件包括闪光灯，可闪烁的基座，可与基座接合并可固定到甲板上的甲板穿透紧固件，以将闪光和基座固定到 带灯的甲板，以及安装在基座上的光伏组件安装硬件。

公开(公告)号：US20110253188A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12763067

申请日：2010-04-19

申请人： Carl LENOX

发明人： Carl LENOX

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B23P15/00 ,  H01L31/18

CPC分类号： H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H01L31/0485 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P80/25 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49993

摘要： One embodiment of the invention relates to a segmented photovoltaic (PV) module which is manufactured from laminate segments. The segmented PV module includes rectangular-shaped laminate segments formed from rectangular-shaped PV laminates and further includes non-rectangular-shaped laminate segments formed from rectangular-shaped and approximately-triangular-shaped PV laminates. The laminate segments are mechanically joined and electrically interconnected to form the segmented module. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a large-area segmented photovoltaic module from laminate segments of various shapes. Other embodiments relate to processes for providing a photovoltaic array for installation at a site. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个实施例涉及由层压片制成的分段光伏（PV）模块。 分段PV模块包括由矩形PV叠层体形成的矩形层压片段，并且还包括由矩形和大致三角形的PV层叠体形成的非矩形的层压片段。 层压片段被机械连接并电互连以形成分段模块。 另一实施例涉及一种从各种形状的层压片制造大面积分段的光伏组件的方法。 其他实施例涉及用于提供用于在现场安装的光伏阵列的方法。 还公开了其它实施例和特征。

公开(公告)号：US20070295391A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11776272

申请日：2007-07-11

申请人： Carl Lenox ,  Kurt Johnson

发明人： Carl Lenox ,  Kurt Johnson

IPC分类号： H02N6/00

CPC分类号： H01R4/64 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/021 ,  F24S2025/6008 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T24/44

摘要： In some examples a PV module mounting and support assembly includes a base mountable to the deck, a deck-penetrating fastener for securing the base to the deck, and PV module mounting hardware. The PV module mounting hardware is used to secure an edge of a PV module on a PV module-support surface of the base with the edge of the PV module spaced apart from the deck. Flashing may be used between the lower surface and the deck. In some examples an internal PV mounting and support assembly is used to engage an internal lip of the PV module frame.

摘要翻译： 在一些示例中，PV模块安装和支撑组件包括可安装到甲板的基座，用于将基座固定到甲板的甲板穿透紧固件和PV模块安装硬件。 PV模块安装硬件用于将PV模块的边缘固定在基座的PV模块支撑表面上，其中PV模块的边缘与甲板间隔开。 可以在下表面和甲板之间使用闪光。 在一些示例中，使用内部PV安装和支撑组件来接合PV模块框架的内部唇缘。

公开(公告)号：US08572836B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US12763067

申请日：2010-04-19

申请人： Carl Lenox

发明人： Carl Lenox

IPC分类号： H01S4/00

CPC分类号： H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H01L31/0485 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P80/25 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49993

摘要： One embodiment of the invention relates to a segmented photovoltaic (PV) module which is manufactured from laminate segments. The segmented PV module includes rectangular-shaped laminate segments formed from rectangular-shaped PV laminates and further includes non-rectangular-shaped laminate segments formed from rectangular-shaped and approximately-triangular-shaped PV laminates. The laminate segments are mechanically joined and electrically interconnected to form the segmented module. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a large-area segmented photovoltaic module from laminate segments of various shapes. Other embodiments relate to processes for providing a photovoltaic array for installation at a site. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个实施例涉及由层压片制成的分段光伏（PV）模块。 分段PV模块包括由矩形PV叠层体形成的矩形层压片段，并且还包括由矩形和大致三角形的PV层叠体形成的非矩形的层压片段。 层压片段被机械连接并电互连以形成分段模块。 另一实施例涉及一种从各种形状的层压片制造大面积分段的光伏组件的方法。 其他实施例涉及用于提供用于在现场安装的光伏阵列的方法。 还公开了其它实施例和特征。

公开(公告)号：US20100139742A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12577423

申请日：2009-10-12

申请人： Elizabeth N. WAYMAN ,  Carl LENOX ,  Adam DETRICK

发明人： Elizabeth N. WAYMAN ,  Carl LENOX ,  Adam DETRICK

IPC分类号： H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/18

CPC分类号： H02S40/34 ,  F24S25/35 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12

摘要： One embodiment relates to a photovoltaic (PV) module assembly with integrated junctions manufactured in a factory. The assembly includes a plurality of PV laminates and a frame surrounding and supporting each of the PV laminates in the module. A plurality of environmentally-protected electrical junctions interconnect the photovoltaic laminates. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a PV module assembly in which pin terminals of PV laminates are inserted into corresponding sockets of junction boxes that are integrated into a frame of the assembly. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a PV module assembly in which non-insulated conductors are extended from PV laminates, electrical junctions are formed between the conductors, and material is applied to encapsulate the junctions. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 一个实施例涉及在工厂制造的具有集成结的光伏（PV）模块组件。 组件包括多个PV层压板和围绕并支撑模块中每个PV层压板的框架。 多个环境保护的电连接将光伏层压板互连。 另一实施例涉及一种制造PV模块组件的方法，其中PV叠层的销端子插入到集成到组件的框架中的接线盒的相应插座中。 另一个实施方案涉及一种制造PV模块组件的方法，其中非绝缘导体从PV层压板延伸，在导体之间形成电接头，并且施加材料以封装接合部。 还公开了其它实施例和特征。

公开(公告)号：US20060266405A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11140261

申请日：2005-05-27

申请人： Carl Lenox

发明人： Carl Lenox

IPC分类号： H02N6/00

CPC分类号： H01L31/04 ,  E04D13/172 ,  E04D2001/3447 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： A fire resistant PV shingle assembly includes a PV assembly, including PV body, a fire shield and a connection member connecting the fire shield below the PV body, and a support and inter-engagement assembly. The support and inter-engagement assembly is mounted to the PV assembly and comprises a vertical support element, supporting the PV assembly above a support surface, an upper interlock element, positioned towards the upper PV edge, and a lower interlock element, positioned towards the lower PV edge. The upper interlock element of one PV shingle assembly is inter-engageable with the lower interlock element of an adjacent PV shingle assembly. In some embodiments the PV shingle assembly may comprise a ventilation path below the PV body. The PV body may be slidably mounted to the connection member to facilitate removal of the PV body.

摘要翻译： 防火PV瓦组件包括PV组件，包括PV主体，防火罩和连接PV主体下面的防火罩的连接构件以及支撑和相互接合组件。 支撑和相互接合组件安装到PV组件，并且包括垂直支撑元件，将PV组件支撑在支撑表面上方，向上PV侧边缘定位的上互锁元件以及向下定位的下互锁元件 较低的PV边缘。 一个PV瓦组件的上互锁元件可与相邻PV瓦组件的下互锁元件相互配合。 在一些实施例中，PV瓦组件可以包括PV主体下方的通风路径。 PV体可以可滑动地安装到连接构件以便于PV体的移除。

公开(公告)号：US20100313928A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12483022

申请日：2009-06-11

申请人： Douglas H. Rose ,  Carl Lenox

发明人： Douglas H. Rose ,  Carl Lenox

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  E04B1/38 ,  E04D13/18

CPC分类号： H02S20/23 ,  F24S20/67 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/44

摘要： One embodiment relates to a photovoltaic (PV) apparatus. The PV apparatus includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules arranged in an array and attached to a support structure which is attached to a roof. Each of the photovoltaic modules comprises a plurality of photovoltaic cells. A first array-roof integration member is attached to a first side of the array. The array-roof integration member covers a gap between the first side of the array and the roof. Another embodiment relates to a method of installing a photovoltaic apparatus upon a sloped roof. Another embodiment relates to a kit for mounting a photovoltaic apparatus on a roof. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed herein.

摘要翻译： 一个实施例涉及一种光伏（PV）装置。 该光伏设备包括多个以阵列方式布置的光伏模块，并附接到附接到屋顶的支撑结构。 每个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池。 第一阵列屋顶集成构件附接到阵列的第一侧。 阵列 - 屋顶整合构件覆盖阵列的第一侧与屋顶之间的间隙。 另一实施例涉及一种将光伏装置安装在倾斜屋顶上的方法。 另一实施例涉及一种用于将光伏装置安装在屋顶上的套件。 本文还公开了其它实施例，方面和特征。