公开(公告)号：US11962268B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US18196313

申请日：2023-05-11

Applicant: Nextracker LLC

Inventor： Alexander W. Au

IPC: F16B5/06 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  H02S30/10

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F16B5/0607 ,  F16B5/0621 ,  F16B5/0635 ,  F16B5/0664 ,  H02S20/30 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: In an example, a clamp assembly for a glass on glass solar module for a tracker is included. The assembly has a lower clamp structure characterized by a top-hat shaped rail structure having a length extending from a first end to a second end. In an example, the assembly has an upper clamp structure configured to sandwich a pair of edges of a pair of solar modules with a portion of the lower clamp structure. In an example, the assembly has a locking spacer configured to the pair of edges of the pair of solar modules. In an example, the pair of edges comprises substantially glass material. In an example, the assembly has a pair of key structures configured with the locking spacer. Each of the key structures is affixed to each of the solar modules to physically lock each of the solar modules to the upper clamp structure.

公开(公告)号：US11938977B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US16641761

申请日：2018-06-11

Applicant: SIEMENS MOBILITY GMBH

Inventor： Christian Nitzsche

IPC: F16B5/06 ,  B61F99/00

CPC classification number: B61F99/00 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F16B5/0635 ,  F16B5/0642

Abstract: A loss-prevention system includes a securing element securing components of a vehicle or rail vehicle and having a first portion and first and second lugs. The first portion is an elongate plate extending in a first plane. A first through-passage opening is disposed in the first portion. The first through-passage opening accommodates at least part of a first releasable connection for fastening the securing element on a first component. The first portion has a long side. The first and second lugs are disposed on the long side of the first portion, or opposite one another, and project from the first plane onto a common side of the first portion. The first lug is configured to rest on the upper side of the first component. The second lug is configured to support a second component on its underside and to secure the same against falling off.

公开(公告)号：US20230287915A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US18198837

申请日：2023-05-17

Applicant: Nextracker LLC

Inventor： Tyler Watson ,  Ricardo Delgado-Nanez

IPC: F16B5/06 ,  H02S20/20 ,  F16B2/22

CPC classification number: F16B5/0635 ,  H02S20/20 ,  F16B2/22

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a solar power system including at least one mounting assembly including a rail, at least one framed solar module, and at least one clip to secure the solar module to the rail. The clip includes at least a pair of sidewalls extending from a top plate or rear wall, each sidewall including a slot, a recess, and a locking member, at least one of the slot, recess, or both include a serrated edge. The clips may secure a solar module to the rail by coupling to the frame of the solar module to a rail of the mounting assembly within the slots of the sidewalls. The clips may be secured to the mounting assembly by locking members positioned on a distal end thereof. The clips may establish an electrical grounding connection between the frame of the solar module and the rail.

公开(公告)号：US20230261609A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US17989044

申请日：2022-11-17

Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma

Inventor： Andres F. Cavieres Pinilla

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/30 ,  F16B5/06

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/30 ,  F16B5/0635 ,  F16B5/0642 ,  H02S20/23

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a solar panel assembly to a base assembly includes a panel support bracket, a base bracket and a clamp configured to exert a compressive force to hold the panel support bracket and the base bracket together. The clamp comprises a V-shaped clamp body that includes a pair of legs that are spring-loaded to oppose an approximation of the legs by an external compressive force. The clamp includes a pair of receiver slots, with each of the pair of receiver slots located on a corresponding one of the pair of legs. The pair of receiver slots collectively provides a clearance to admit the panel support bracket and the base bracket when the legs are compressed together.

公开(公告)号：US11689150B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US16546181

申请日：2019-08-20

Applicant: NEXTracker Inc.

Inventor： Alexander W. Au

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  H02S20/30 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  H02S30/10

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F16B5/0607 ,  F16B5/0621 ,  F16B5/0635 ,  F16B5/0664 ,  H02S20/30 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: In an example, a clamp assembly for a glass on glass solar module for a tracker is included. The assembly has a lower clamp structure characterized by a top-hat shaped rail structure having a length extending from a first end to a second end. In an example, the assembly has an upper clamp structure configured to sandwich a pair of edges of a pair of solar modules with a portion of the lower clamp structure. In an example, the assembly has a locking spacer configured to the pair of edges of the pair of solar modules. In an example, the pair of edges comprises substantially glass material. In an example, the assembly has a pair of key structures configured with the locking spacer. Each of the key structures is affixed to each of the solar modules to physically lock each of the solar modules to the upper clamp structure.

公开(公告)号：US20180342974A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

申请号：US15604623

申请日：2017-05-24

Applicant: Sunmodo Corporation

Inventor： Roland Jasmin ,  Jun Liu

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/30 ,  F16B5/02 ,  F16B5/00 ,  F16B5/06

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F16B5/0088 ,  F16B5/0225 ,  F16B5/0233 ,  F16B5/0266 ,  F16B5/0635 ,  F16B2005/0678 ,  H02S20/30

Abstract: A solar panel mounting device that allows for position adjustment along a base mountable to a roof surface and height-adjustment relative to the roof surface. The solar panel mounting device includes a height-adjuster and a dual-locking mechanism separate from the height-adjuster. The dual-locking mechanism acts as a guide surface during level adjustment and can separately lock the position adjustment and height-adjustment upper limit.

公开(公告)号：US10060455B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US14916408

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: Clip-Lok International Limited

Inventor： Jakob Munch-Fals

IPC: F16B2/24 ,  F16B5/06 ,  B65D6/26 ,  B65D6/24

CPC classification number: F16B2/245 ,  B65D9/24 ,  B65D11/1873 ,  F16B5/0614 ,  F16B5/0635

Abstract: The invention relates to a releasable clip for use in a knock-down structure, and more particularly but not exclusively, to a releasable plastic clip for use in securing panels of a knock-down structure, for example a collapsible container, to one another. The releasable clip includes two legs that extend away from one another, with the legs being connected at one end, and each leg having an opposite free end that terminates in a panel engagement formation. At least one of the panel engagement formations is an adjustable engagement formation that is adjustable between a locked position, in which the engagement formation is adapted to engage a securing aperture provided in a panel, and a release position, in which the engagement formation is adapted to be released from the securing aperture.

公开(公告)号：US20180172199A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15390978

申请日：2016-12-27

Applicant: John Rene Spronken

Inventor： John Rene Spronken

IPC: F16M9/00 ,  B66C13/00 ,  F16B5/06

CPC classification number: F16M9/00 ,  B66C13/00 ,  B66C23/26 ,  B66C23/72 ,  F16B5/0635 ,  F16M2200/08

Abstract: Disclosed is a base assembly for supporting a crane pedestal. The base assembly comprises four base units, each having a first end and a second end, and each base unit being of an L-shape with an outside beveled corner. Fastening devices connect each base unit at their first and second end to respective first and second ends of another of the four base units. The four base units are dimensioned so that, when connected by said fastening devices, they form an octagonal-shaped base structure. The four base units are also dimensioned to support four pads that each rest on a face of 14 each unit adjacent to its beveled corner when the four base units are assembled in the octagonal-shaped base structure. Also disclosed is a method for assembling a base assembly for supporting a crane pedestal and a fastening device for connecting the ends of two units together.

公开(公告)号：US20180163756A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15577816

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: A. Raymond et Cie. SCS

Inventor： Stefan SCHULZ ,  Marcel LINDGENS ,  Virginie POUZOLS

IPC: F16B2/24 ,  F16B5/12 ,  F16B21/08

CPC classification number: F16B2/245 ,  F16B5/0635 ,  F16B5/125 ,  F16B21/075 ,  F16B21/086 ,  F16B37/061

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding a component. The device comprises a clip, and the clip comprises a head and one or more clip surfaces for contacting the component to be held or an element on which the component is to be held. The clip surface faces the head at a distance therefrom, and a clamping part is provided which supports the head from the head side facing the clip surface or is connected to the head, said clamping part having a contact surface which faces the clip surface. The device further comprises a spring which is arranged so as to pre-tension the contact surface away from the head in the direction of the clip surface.

公开(公告)号：US09945404B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15292779

申请日：2016-10-13

Applicant: Scott Klingler

Inventor： Scott Klingler

IPC: B25B1/00 ,  F16B2/18 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B5/06

CPC classification number: F16B2/185 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B5/0635 ,  Y10T24/44017 ,  Y10T24/44368 ,  Y10T29/49815 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49947

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to an improved clamp assembly for attaching two or more objects, such as furniture, tables, desks, dividers or other panel elements together of variable thicknesses. The elements of the clamp assembly invention generally include a clamp body with a clamp stop and clamp spine, a cross-dowel, an actuating screw and clamp lever. The clamp assembly imparts a compressive clamping force by utilizing a fulcrum-lever arrangement whereby the clamp lever is moved in an arcuate trajectory by rotating the actuating screw in the desired direction as the clamp lever pivots about a fulcrum point. This allows the user to easily place and connect various objects, such as tables, desks, courtesy and privacy panels and another desired object that the user desires to secure in a desired arrangement by imparting a compressive force to the panel element that is to be connected to another panel element.