公开(公告)号：WO2019222204A3

公开(公告)日：2019-11-21

申请号：PCT/US2019/032203

申请日：2019-05-14

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： WILDMAN, Craig, B., E. ,  HOLLAND, Rodney, Hans ,  JENSEN, Søren

IPC: F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S25/617 ,  E01C19/48

Abstract: Solar trackers (100) and methods for assembling same are described herein. A pair of ballast blocks (108), simultaneously using a slip-form paver having a cut-off blade (510), by positioning the paver at a start point of the pair of ballast blocks (108). The cut-off blade (510) is oriented in a closed position, halting flow of concrete. The slip-form paver is advanced to an end point of the pair of ballast blocks (108). While advancing the slip-form paver, the cut-off blade (510) is simultaneously moved to an open position. The open position permits flow of the concrete through a mold (400) depositing onto a solar tracker location. After reaching the end point, the cut-off blade (510) is moved to the closed position. Grooves (112) oriented lengthwise are formed in each ballast block (108). A leg (104) structure of the solar tracker (100) is secured into the grooves (112).

公开(公告)号：WO2017200917A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：PCT/US2017/032643

申请日：2017-05-15

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BAILEY, Sean ,  FRENCH, Adam ,  HOLLAND, Rodney, Hans ,  FRENCH, Tristan ,  CAISON, Christopher, C. ,  KINGSLEY, Mark

IPC: H02S20/10 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S20/21 ,  H02S20/22

Abstract: A method for installing a solar collector can include slip-forming a concrete track including a groove; curing the concrete track; placing a foot of a support structure of a solar collector in the groove; and applying adhesive between the foot and groove. Curing the concrete track optionally can include maintaining wetness of the concrete track for a sufficient period of time after slip-forming the concrete track. The foot optionally can include at least one of an aperture and a tab, and the adhesive flows through the aperture or around the tab. A foot of a support structure of a solar collector also is provided. The foot can be configured to be inserted into a groove and comprising a back wall, a first side wall including a first side tab, a second side wall including a second side tab, a third side wall, a fourth side wall, and a bottom wall.

Abstract translation: 用于安装太阳能收集器的方法可包括：滑动成形包括凹槽的混凝土轨道; 固化混凝土轨道; 将太阳能收集器的支撑结构的脚放置在凹槽中; 并在脚和凹槽之间施加粘合剂。 可选地固化混凝土轨道可以包括在滑动形成混凝土轨道之后将混凝土轨道的湿度保持足够的时间段。 脚可选地可以包括孔和突片中的至少一个，并且粘合剂流过孔或围绕突片。 还提供太阳能收集器的支撑结构的脚。 该脚可以构造成插入到凹槽中并且包括后壁，包括第一侧翼片的第一侧壁，包括第二侧翼片的第二侧壁，第三侧壁，第四侧壁和底部 壁。

公开(公告)号：WO2017091471A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：PCT/US2016/062848

申请日：2016-11-18

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BAILEY, Sean ,  KINGSLEY, Mark ,  HOLLAND, Rodney, Hans ,  ATKINSON, Jesse ,  JOHNSON, Karl ,  GOEHRING, Thomas ,  FRENCH, Adam

IPC: H02S40/10 ,  F24J2/46 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S30/00 ,  H02S40/10 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S99/00

Abstract: A system for maintaining photovoltaic modules includes an elongated rail including first and second support surfaces and a first mounting surface disposed between the first and second support surfaces. An array of the photovoltaic modules is coupled to the first mounting surface and raised relative to the first and second support surfaces. A first vehicle can be disposed on the first and second support surfaces and can include a motor; a maintenance module selected from the group consisting of: a spray system configured to spray a product, and a remote inspection module; and first and second support legs suspending the maintenance module relative to the photovoltaic modules of the first array and being movably coupled to the first and second support surfaces so as to laterally and sequentially move the maintenance module in a direction parallel to the elongated rail responsive to actuation of the motor.

Abstract translation: 用于维护光伏模块的系统包括细长轨道，细长轨道包括第一和第二支撑表面以及设置在第一和第二支撑表面之间的第一安装表面。 光伏模块的阵列联接到第一安装表面并且相对于第一和第二支撑表面升高。 第一车辆可以设置在第一支撑表面和第二支撑表面上并且可以包括马达; 从由以下组成的组中选择的维护模块：被配置为喷射产品的喷射系统，以及远程检查模块; 以及第一支撑腿和第二支撑腿，所述第一支撑腿和所述第二支撑腿相对于所述第一阵列的所述光伏模块悬置所述维护模块并且可移动地联接到所述第一支撑表面和所述第二支撑表面，以便响应于所述第一支撑表面和所述第二支撑表面， 驱动电机。

公开(公告)号：WO2018195291A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：PCT/US2018/028324

申请日：2018-04-19

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BAILEY, Sean ,  GOEHRING, Thomas

IPC: B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  H02S40/10

Abstract: Under one aspect, a system for cleaning an array of solar panels is provided. The system includes a drive system and a cleaning head that includes a fluid emitter configured to deposit fluid onto the solar panels; a wiper; a wiper support structure; and spaced first and second mechanical linkages that respectively couple first and second portions of the wiper to the wiper support structure partially independently of one another and partially independently of the wiper support structure such that the wiper sequentially substantially fully contacts each of the solar panels to wipe the deposited fluid from those solar panels as the drive system moves along the array.

公开(公告)号：WO2018071332A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2017/055754

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： KINGSLEY, Mark ,  ATKINSON, Jesse ,  BAILEY, Sean ,  JOHNSON, Karl ,  WEST, Brett ,  CASTRO HERNANDEZ, Luis, Francisco

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  F24J2/46 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/20

CPC classification number: H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S30/20

Abstract: Systems and methods for dual tilt, ballasted photovoltaic module racking are provided herein. Under one aspect, a system for supporting first and second photovoltaic modules can include first and second elongated stiffeners respectively configured to be coupled to and support the first and second photovoltaic modules. The system also can include first and second feet respectively configured to be coupled to first and second grooves respectively provided within first and second ballasts. The system also can include a first stiffener hinge rotatably coupling the first and second stiffeners to one another, a first foot hinge rotatably coupling the first foot to the first stiffener, and a second foot hinge rotatably coupling the second foot to the second stiffener. At least one of the first stiffener hinge and the first and second foot hinges can include a respective mechanical stop inhibiting rotation of that hinge beyond a respective predetermined angle.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于双倾斜压载光伏模块货架的系统和方法。 在一个方面，用于支撑第一光伏模块和第二光伏模块的系统可以包括第一细长加强件和第二细长加强件，所述第一细长加强件和第二细长加强件分别构造成联接到第一光伏模块和第二光伏模块并且支撑第一光伏模块和第二光伏模块。 该系统还可以包括第一和第二支脚，其分别构造成联接到分别设置在第一和第二镇流器内的第一和第二凹槽。 该系统还可包括第一加强件铰链和第二脚铰链，第一加强件铰链将第一加强件和第二加强件可旋转地联接到彼此，第一脚铰链将第一脚旋转联接到第一加强件，以及第二脚铰链将第二脚旋转联接到第二加强件。 第一加强件铰链和第一和第二脚铰链中的至少一个可以包括相应的机械止动件，该止动件阻止该铰链旋转超过相应的预定角度。

公开(公告)号：WO2018009650A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：PCT/US2017/040884

申请日：2017-07-06

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BAILEY, Sean ,  FRENCH, Adam ,  CASTRO HERNANDEZ, Luis, Francisco ,  GOEHRING, Thomas ,  ALDERMAN, Jason ,  WILDMAN, Craig, B.E.

IPC: H02S40/10 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B13/00 ,  F24J2/46 ,  H02S40/00

CPC classification number: B08B3/04 ,  B08B1/00 ,  H02S40/10

Abstract: A method of locating a maintenance vehicle in a solar power field can include driving the maintenance vehicle on a track. A plurality of flags are coupled to the track at spaced locations. Each flag can include an ID tag and a contact target or a non-contact target. The maintenance vehicle can include an ID tag reader and a sensor configured to detect the contact target or the non-contact target. The method also can include driving the maintenance vehicle along the track to a position adjacent to a flag of the plurality of flags, reading by the ID tag reader the ID tag of that flag, and sensing by the sensor the contact target or the non-contact target. The method also can include, based on the reading and the sensing, identifying a unique location of the maintenance vehicle in the solar power field.

Abstract translation: 在太阳能领域中定位维护车辆的方法可以包括在轨道上驱动维护车辆。 多个标志在间隔的位置处连接到轨道。 每个标志可以包括ID标签和联系人目标或非接触目标。 维护车辆可以包括ID标签读取器和被配置为检测接触目标或非接触目标的传感器。 该方法还可以包括沿着轨道将维护车辆驱动到与多个标志的标志相邻的位置，由ID标签读取器读取该标志的ID标签，并且由传感器感测接触目标或非接触目标， 联系目标。 该方法还可以包括，基于读取和感测，识别维护车辆在太阳能领域中的独特位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2016187040A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：PCT/US2016/032459

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： FRENCH, Adam ,  BAILEY, Sean ,  GOEHRING, Thomas ,  FRENCH, Tristan ,  HOLLAND, Rodney, Hans ,  MAXWELL, Graham ,  ADRIANI, Paul

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/20

CPC classification number: H02S20/10 ,  F24S25/11 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S2025/012 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A system can include first and second stiffeners each coupled to a photovoltaic module, and first, second, third, and fourth legs. First and second joints rotatably couple the first and second legs to the first stiffener; and third and fourth joints rotatably couple the third and fourth legs to the second stiffener. A first crossbrace fixedly couples the first and second legs to one another; and a second crossbrace fixedly couples the third and fourth legs to one another. The first and second legs are rotatable about the first and second joints from a stowed position to an open position supporting the photovoltaic module, and the third and fourth legs are rotatable about the third and fourth joints from a stowed position to an open position supporting the photovoltaic module. At least one of the joints can include an electrical conductor coupled to the respective stiffener and leg.

Abstract translation: 系统可以包括每个耦合到光伏模块以及第一，第二，第三和第四腿的第一和第二加强件。 第一和第二接头将第一和第二腿部可旋转地联接到第一加强件; 并且第三和第四接头将第三和第四腿部可旋转地联接到第二加强件。 第一个交叉臂将第一和第二腿固定地彼此连接; 并且第二个横梁将第三和第四腿固定地彼此连接。 所述第一和第二腿部能够围绕第一和第二关节从收起位置旋转到支撑光伏模块的打开位置，并且第三和第四腿部能够围绕第三和第四关节从收起位置旋转到支撑 光伏组件。 关节中的至少一个可以包括联接到相应的加强件和腿部的电导体。

公开(公告)号：WO2019108535A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2018/062604

申请日：2018-11-27

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： ALDERMAN, Jason ,  PETRIGH-DOVE, Luigi ,  WEST, Brett ,  WILDMAN, Craig

IPC: F24S40/90 ,  F24S40/00

CPC classification number: H02S50/15 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S40/90 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G01N17/006 ,  G01N33/0098 ,  H02S20/32

Abstract: Diagnostic vehicles, systems, and methods for characterizing a solar collector system are presented herein. The diagnostic vehicle comprises a frame, one or more sensors positioned along the frame, and a control system. The one or more sensors measure and characterize attributes of the solar collector system and/or its environment such as a reflectivity of an area of ground around the solar collector system, an angular offset of a drive system of the solar collector system, and/or a degradation of structural components that support photovoltaic panels in the solar collector system. The control system is programmed to move the frame to one or more locations in the solar collector system and control the one or more sensors to acquire measurements at the one or more locations.

公开(公告)号：WO2018009634A8

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：PCT/US2017/040861

申请日：2017-07-06

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BARTON, Nicholas, A. ,  JENSEN, Soren ,  HOLLAND, Rodney, Hans ,  MAXWELL, Graham ,  WHEELER, Timothy

IPC: F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H02S20/32

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for rotatably mounting and locking solar (e.g., photovoltaic) panels. For example, the solar panels can be mounted so as to be rotatable about an axis so as to track the sun over the course of the day, and can be locked in a suitable position during high- wind conditions. A drive mechanism includes a drive shaft, pinion gear coupled to the drive shaft, and arc gear coupled to a solar panel, and a locking mechanism includes a lock plate coupled to the arc gear and including a reaction surface. The pinion gear includes a bearing surface. When the drive shaft rotates a first amount, engagement between pinion gear teeth and arc gear teeth rotates the arc gear. When the drive shaft rotates a second amount, the arc gear rotates to a stow position where the reaction surface bears against the bearing surface, locking the arc gear.

公开(公告)号：WO2017044566A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：PCT/US2016/050681

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： HOLLAND, Rodney, Hans ,  BAILEY, Sean

IPC: F24J2/46 ,  E04B1/04 ,  E04B1/20 ,  H02S40/00

CPC classification number: E01F7/025 ,  E04H17/1404 ,  F24S40/60 ,  F24S40/85 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/20 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/00 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Wind screen for one or more photovoltaic arrays and method thereof. For example, wind screen for one or more photovoltaic arrays includes a screen foundation including a concrete block, and one or more perforation blocks on the concrete block. In another example, the wind screen is configured to cover at least a first side of each array of the one more photovoltaic arrays.

Abstract translation: 一个或多个光伏阵列的风屏及其方法。 例如，用于一个或多个光伏阵列的风屏幕包括一个包括混凝土块的筛网基础，以及混凝土块上的一个或多个穿孔块。 在另一示例中，风屏构造成覆盖该另一个光伏阵列的每个阵列的至少第一侧。