公开(公告)号：US09879430B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14882356

申请日：2015-10-13

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Jack Raymond West ,  Brian Atchley ,  Johann Karkheck

IPC: E04D13/147 ,  F24F13/20 ,  H02S20/23 ,  F24J2/52 ,  E04D13/143

CPC classification number: E04D13/1476 ,  E04D13/143 ,  F24F13/20 ,  F24S25/615 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Roof-mounted venting devices adapted for use with roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels are provided. Venting devices and assemblies can include a replacement flashing that fits over a cut-down roof pipe vent as well as venting assemblies that redirect airflow from a roof pipe vent. Such replacement flashing can include a substantially planar flashing portion having a raised portion for accommodating any residual flashing or roofing debris. Such replacement flashing may further include a hood portion with one or more vent openings to allow airflow into and out from the interior of the hood portion. Venting assemblies can include a coupling portion for mating with a vent-pipe, a section of hose or piping to redirect airflow, and a venting portion disposed outside or between roof-mounted solar panels.

公开(公告)号：US10063185B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US14985213

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Tyrus Hudson ,  Johann Karkheck ,  Brian Atchley ,  River Broussard

IPC: H01L31/00 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H02S40/34

CPC classification number: H02S40/36 ,  H02S40/34

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.

公开(公告)号：US09869095B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US14831342

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Jack Raymond West ,  Brian Atchley ,  Johann Karkheck

IPC: E04D13/147 ,  E04F17/02 ,  E04D13/17 ,  E04F17/04 ,  F24F7/02

CPC classification number: E04D13/1476 ,  E04D13/17 ,  E04D2001/309 ,  E04F17/026 ,  E04F17/04 ,  F24F7/02

Abstract: A roof-mounted venting device or assembly adapted for use with roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels is provided. Venting devices and assemblies can include a replacement flashing that fits over a cut-down roof pipe vent as well as venting assemblies that redirect airflow from a roof pipe vent. Such replacement flashing can include a substantially planar flashing portion from which protrudes a hood portion with one or more vent openings to allow airflow into and out from the interior of the hood portion. The vent openings can be configured as a series of louvered openings that open in a down-roof direction to prevent flow of run-off and debris into the hood portion. Venting assemblies can include a coupling portion for mating with a vent-pipe, a section of hose or piping to redirect airflow, and a venting portion disposed outside or between roof-mounted solar panels.

公开(公告)号：US20160102460A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14882356

申请日：2015-10-13

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Jack Raymond West ,  Brian Atchley ,  Johann Karkheck

IPC: E04D13/147 ,  E04D13/143

CPC classification number: E04D13/1476 ,  E04D13/143 ,  F24F13/20 ,  F24S25/615 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Roof-mounted venting devices adapted for use with roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels are provided. Venting devices and assemblies can include a replacement flashing that fits over a cut-down roof pipe vent as well as venting assemblies that redirect airflow from a roof pipe vent. Such replacement flashing can include a substantially planar flashing portion having a raised portion for accommodating any residual flashing or roofing debris. Such replacement flashing may further include a hood portion with one or more vent openings to allow airflow into and out from the interior of the hood portion. Venting assemblies can include a coupling portion for mating with a vent-pipe, a section of hose or piping to redirect airflow, and a venting portion disposed outside or between roof-mounted solar panels.

Abstract translation: 提供适用于屋顶安装的光伏（PV）面板的屋顶安装式排气装置。 通风装置和组件可以包括装配在切割的屋顶管道通风口上的替换闪光，以及将顶部管道通风口的气流重新定向的排气组件。 这种替换闪光可以包括具有用于容纳任何残留的闪光或屋顶碎屑的凸起部分的基本上平面的闪光部分。 这种替换闪光可以进一步包括具有一个或多个通气口的罩部分，以允许气流进入罩罩部分的内部和外部。 排气组件可以包括用于与通气管配合的联接部分，软管或管道的一部分以重新定向气流，以及设置在屋顶安装的太阳能电池板之间或之间的通风部分。

公开(公告)号：US10323418B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US14878965

申请日：2015-10-08

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Johann Karkheck ,  Brian Atchley

IPC: F24F13/20 ,  E04D13/147 ,  H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/615 ,  E04D13/143

Abstract: A vent cap assembly for use with a drain waste vent pipe under roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels is provided. Such vent cap assemblies are adapted to fit over a cut-down roof vent pipe to maintain airflow from the vent pipe and prevent debris from entering the pipe. Vent cap assemblies can include a cap portion and a mounting bracket, the cap portion having an inner cavity accessed through an opening in an underside of the cap and the mounting bracket having one or more inwardly extending elongate members for engaging an outer surface of the vent pipe to secure the cap assembly to the pipe. The mounting bracket can include multiple inwardly extending tabs distributed about the bracket that laterally deflect and securely engage the vent pipe when the cap assembly is pressed onto the pipe.

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

IPC: H02S40/36 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S30/10

CPC classification number: H02S40/36 ,  H02S40/34

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。

公开(公告)号：US20160102885A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14878965

申请日：2015-10-08

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Johann Karkheck ,  Brian Atchley

IPC: F24F13/20

CPC classification number: E04D13/1476 ,  E04D13/143 ,  F24F13/20 ,  F24S25/615 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A vent cap assembly for use with a drain waste vent pipe under roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels is provided. Such vent cap assemblies are adapted to fit over a cut-down roof vent pipe to maintain airflow from the vent pipe and prevent debris from entering the pipe. Vent cap assemblies can include a cap portion and a mounting bracket, the cap portion having an inner cavity accessed through an opening in an underside of the cap and the mounting bracket having one or more inwardly extending elongate members for engaging an outer surface of the vent pipe to secure the cap assembly to the pipe. The mounting bracket can include multiple inwardly extending tabs distributed about the bracket that laterally deflect and securely engage the vent pipe when the cap assembly is pressed onto the pipe.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在屋顶安装的光伏（PV）面板下面与排水废气排放管一起使用的排气盖组件。 这种通风盖组件适于装配在切割的屋顶通风管上，以保持来自通风管的气流并防止碎屑进入管道。 排气盖组件可以包括盖部分和安装托架，盖部分具有通过盖的下侧中的开口进入的内腔，并且安装支架具有一个或多个向内延伸的细长构件，用于接合排气口的外表面 管道将盖组件固定到管道上。 安装支架可以包括分别围绕支架分布的多个向内延伸的突出部，当盖组件被压在管上时横向偏转并牢固地接合排气管。

公开(公告)号：US20160053499A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14831342

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Jack Raymond West ,  Brian Atchley ,  Johann Karkheck

IPC: E04F17/04 ,  E04D13/147

CPC classification number: E04D13/1476 ,  E04D13/17 ,  E04D2001/309 ,  E04F17/026 ,  E04F17/04 ,  F24F7/02

Abstract: A roof-mounted venting device or assembly adapted for use with roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels is provided. Venting devices and assemblies can include a replacement flashing that fits over a cut-down roof pipe vent as well as venting assemblies that redirect airflow from a roof pipe vent. Such replacement flashing can include a substantially planar flashing portion from which protrudes a hood portion with one or more vent openings to allow airflow into and out from the interior of the hood portion. The vent openings can be configured as a series of louvered openings that open in a down-roof direction to prevent flow of run-off and debris into the hood portion. Venting assemblies can include a coupling portion for mating with a vent-pipe, a section of hose or piping to redirect airflow, and a venting portion disposed outside or between roof-mounted solar panels.

Abstract translation: 提供了适用于屋顶安装的光伏（PV）面板的屋顶安装的通风装置或组件。 通风装置和组件可以包括装配在切割的屋顶管道通风口上的替换闪光，以及将顶部管道通风口的气流重新定向的排气组件。 这种更换闪光可以包括基本上平面的闪光部分，从该突出部分突出具有一个或多个通气口的罩部分，以允许气流进入罩罩部分的内部和外部。 排气孔可以被配置成一系列百叶窗开口，其沿向下的屋顶方向开放以防止流出物和碎屑流入罩部分。 排气组件可以包括用于与通气管配合的联接部分，软管或管道的一部分以重新定向气流，以及设置在屋顶安装的太阳能电池板之间或之间的通风部分。