End clamp for mounting solar module to rail

    公开(公告)号:US10243507B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-26

    申请号:US15804167

    申请日:2017-11-06

    IPC分类号: E04D13/18 H02S20/23 H02S30/10

    摘要: A solar power system may include rails, solar modules, and a plurality of clamps to secure the solar modules to the rails. An end clamp may be partially disposed inside a rail at an end of the rail. The end clamp may secure a solar module to the rail by coupling to the frame of the solar module. The end clamp may include a fastener that may be tightened to engage the end clamp and secure the solar module by holding it on top of the rail. The end clamp may establish an electrical grounding connection between the frames of the solar module and the rail.

    Systems and methods for improved installation of photovoltaic assemblies

    公开(公告)号:US11949032B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-02

    申请号:US15242275

    申请日:2016-08-19

    摘要: Improved photovoltaic (PV) assemblies for converting solar radiation to electrical energy and methods of installation thereof are disclosed herein. PV arrays comprising a plurality PV modules are also described herein. A PV assembly can comprise at least one PV module having a front side and a back side opposite the front side. A PV module can comprise a plurality of solar cells encapsulated within a PV laminate. In some embodiments, a PV module includes a frame at least partially surrounding the PV laminate. In such embodiments, frame can comprise an outer surface feature. The PV assembly can further comprise at least one spacing device positioned between adjacent PV modules. A spacing device can comprise a spacer body having a predetermined width for defining a predetermined distance or gap between adjacent PV modules.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED INSTALLATION OF CONDUITS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLIES

    公开(公告)号:US20180254737A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-06

    申请号:US15446963

    申请日:2017-03-01

    IPC分类号: H02S20/23 H02S40/36 H02S30/00

    CPC分类号: H02S20/23 Y02B10/12

    摘要: Improved solar power systems and photovoltaic (PV) assemblies for converting solar radiation to electrical energy, and methods of installation thereof are disclosed herein. A solar power system or PV assembly can comprise a mounting structure and/or a support structure for mounting or supporting PV modules of an array. An electrical conduit or raceway along or across the support structure can transfer power output from the array. A solar power system or PV assembly can further comprise a conduit management system for managing, directing and/or elevating the electrical conduit along a power output pathway above the support surface. A conduit management system can comprise one or more conduit management devices. A conduit management device can comprise a base portion for coupling to the support surface. A conduit management device can further comprise an engagement head for reversibly engaging the electrical conduit.