公开(公告)号：US20150200621A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14157084

申请日：2014-01-16

Applicant: JSI Equipment Solutions LLC

Inventor： Max W. Reed ,  Brian D. Kirtland ,  Michael T. Bozeman

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  F16M13/02 ,  H02S20/20

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/20 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49947

Abstract: A clamp for securing photovoltaic panels to a support tube of a photovoltaic panel array has a lower brace for positioning on the support tube perpendicular to the support tube. The lower brace has a central web with a pair of side walls depending from opposite edges of the web. Support shoulders are formed in the side walls. Straps have tabs on an upper end that land on the support shoulders. An upper brace has flanges for engaging upper edge surfaces of adjacent ones of the panels. At least one deflectable standoff positions the upper brace a distance from the lower brace that is selected to be greater than a thickness of the adjacent ones of the panels. Tightening bolts between the braces deflects the standoff and draws the upper brace toward the lower brace to clamp the adjacent ones of the panels between the lower and upper braces.

Abstract translation: 用于将光伏面板固定到光伏面板阵列的支撑管的夹具具有用于在垂直于支撑管的支撑管上定位的下支架。 下支架具有中心腹板，一对侧壁从腹板的相对边缘悬垂。 侧壁上形成支撑肩。 肩带在上端贴有支撑肩。 上支架具有用于接合相邻面板的上边缘表面的凸缘。 至少一个可偏转的支座将上支架定位成与所选择的下支架相距一定距离大于相邻面板的厚度。 大括号之间的紧固螺栓使支座偏转，并将上支撑拉向下支架，以将相邻的板夹紧在下支架和上支架之间。

公开(公告)号：US20150059826A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14013835

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: JSI Equipment Solutions LLC

Inventor： Max W. Reed ,  Brian D. Kirtland

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: F24S25/70 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49355

Abstract: A solar panel array system has posts for mounting vertically in earth along a Z-axis. A torque tube extends along an X-axis at upper ends of the posts for supporting and pivoting solar panels to track the sun. A bearing saddle base has a downward-facing surface that is placed on an upward-facing surface of the post. Lugs and slots on the upward-facing and downward-facing surfaces are positioned so that rotating the base about the Z-axis causes the lugs to enter the slots. A bearing saddle cradle is adjustably mounted to the base at selected pitch angles relative to the base. The base is rotatable about the Z-axis to various positions either centered or placing the X-axis at a yaw angle relative to the post.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池板阵列系统具有用于沿Z轴垂直安装在地球中的柱。 扭矩管沿着X轴在柱的上端延伸，用于支撑和枢转太阳能电池板以跟踪太阳。 轴承座鞍座具有向下的表面，该表面位于柱的向上的表面上。 位于向上和向下的表面上的凸耳和槽定位成使得基部围绕Z轴旋转导致凸耳进入槽。 轴承座架可相对于基座以所选的俯仰角度可调节地安装到基座。 基座可以围绕Z轴旋转到不同的位置，其中心位置或使X轴相对于柱子处于偏航角。

公开(公告)号：US12181004B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-31

申请号：US17546867

申请日：2021-12-09

Applicant: JSI EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS LLC

Inventor： Max Reed ,  Brian Wildes

IPC: F16D3/40

Abstract: A flexible coupling for a drive train, the coupling having a drive yoke, a driven yoke, and a connector for transferring rotational torque between the yokes. The drive and driven yokes are manually inserted into slots in the connector. The drive yoke connects to a drive shaft and the driven yoke connects to a driven shaft. Rotating the drive shaft rotates the drive yoke against the connector causing it to rotate; which in turn transfers torque to and rotates the driven yoke. Surfaces on the yokes and connector that contact one another during rotation define contact surfaces. Portions of the yokes and/or connector having the contact surfaces are obliquely profiled so that contact surfaces on the yokes are complementary to corresponding contact surfaces on the connector, which increases the areas of force transfer between the yokes and connectors.

公开(公告)号：US20220403893A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：US17546867

申请日：2021-12-09

Applicant: JSI EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS LLC

Inventor： Max Reed ,  Brian Wildes

IPC: F16D3/40

Abstract: A flexible coupling for a drive train, the coupling having a drive yoke, a driven yoke, and a connector for transferring rotational torque between the yokes. The drive and driven yokes are manually inserted into slots in the connector. The drive yoke connects to a drive shaft and the driven yoke connects to a driven shaft. Rotating the drive shaft rotates the drive yoke against the connector causing it to rotate; which in turn transfers torque to and rotates the driven yoke. Surfaces on the yokes and connector that contact one another during rotation define contact surfaces. Portions of the yokes and/or connector having the contact surfaces are obliquely profiled so that contact surfaces on the yokes are complementary to corresponding contact surfaces on the connector, which increases the areas of force transfer between the yokes and connectors to reduce stress concentrations.

公开(公告)号：US09206999B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14013835

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: JSI Equipment Solutions LLC

Inventor： Max W. Reed ,  Brian D. Kirtland

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: F24S25/70 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49355

Abstract: A solar panel array system has posts for mounting vertically in earth along a Z-axis. A torque tube extends along an X-axis at upper ends of the posts for supporting and pivoting solar panels to track the sun. A bearing saddle base has a downward-facing surface that is placed on an upward-facing surface of the post. Lugs and slots on the upward-facing and downward-facing surfaces are positioned so that rotating the base about the Z-axis causes the lugs to enter the slots. A bearing saddle cradle is adjustably mounted to the base at selected pitch angles relative to the base. The base is rotatable about the Z-axis to various positions either centered or placing the X-axis at a yaw angle relative to the post.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池板阵列系统具有用于沿Z轴垂直安装在地球中的柱。 扭矩管沿着X轴在柱的上端延伸，用于支撑和枢转太阳能电池板以跟踪太阳。 轴承座鞍座具有向下的表面，该表面位于柱的向上的表面上。 位于向上和向下的表面上的凸耳和槽定位成使得基部围绕Z轴旋转导致凸耳进入槽。 轴承座架可相对于基座以所选的俯仰角度可调节地安装到基座。 基座可以围绕Z轴旋转到不同的位置，其中心位置或使X轴相对于柱子处于偏航角。

公开(公告)号：US20150059827A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14013999

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: JSI Equipment Solutions LLC

Inventor： Max W. Reed ,  Brian D. Kirtland

IPC: H01L31/052

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  H02S20/10 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A solar panel array system has a torque tube supported on upper ends of vertical posts. The torque tube has an octagonal exterior surface and an octagonal interior surface corresponding with the exterior surface. The octagonal exterior surface defines at least one flat datum surface for mounting a photo-voltaic panel. A weld seam extends along the exterior surface parallel with the longitudinal axis.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池板阵列系统具有支撑在垂直柱的上端的扭矩管。 扭矩管具有对应于外表面的八边形外表面和八边形内表面。 八角形外表面限定至少一个平坦的基准表面，用于安装光伏面板。 焊缝沿着与纵向轴线平行的外表面延伸。

公开(公告)号：US09276521B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14157084

申请日：2014-01-16

Applicant: JSI Equipment solutions LLC

Inventor： Max W. Reed ,  Brian D. Kirtland ,  Michael T. Bozeman

IPC: E04D13/18 ,  H02S20/20 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/20 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49947

Abstract: A clamp for securing photovoltaic panels to a support tube of a photovoltaic panel array has a lower brace for positioning on the support tube perpendicular to the support tube. The lower brace has a central web with a pair of side walls depending from opposite edges of the web. Support shoulders are formed in the side walls. Straps have tabs on an upper end that land on the support shoulders. An upper brace has flanges for engaging upper edge surfaces of adjacent ones of the panels. At least one deflectable standoff positions the upper brace a distance from the lower brace that is selected to be greater than a thickness of the adjacent ones of the panels. Tightening bolts between the braces deflects the standoff and draws the upper brace toward the lower brace to clamp the adjacent ones of the panels between the lower and upper braces.

Abstract translation: 用于将光伏面板固定到光伏面板阵列的支撑管的夹具具有用于在垂直于支撑管的支撑管上定位的下支架。 下支架具有中心腹板，一对侧壁从腹板的相对边缘悬垂。 侧壁上形成支撑肩。 肩带在上端贴有支撑肩。 上支架具有用于接合相邻面板的上边缘表面的凸缘。 至少一个可偏转的支座将上支架定位成与所选择的下支架相距一定距离大于相邻面板的厚度。 大括号之间的紧固螺栓使支座偏转，并将上支撑拉向下支架，以将相邻的板夹紧在下支架和上支架之间。