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：WO2018009650A8

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

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.

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：WO2015038589A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2014/054916

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： FRENCH, Adam ,  WHEELER, Timothy ,  HENNESSY, Kevin ,  CROWE, Jess ,  CASTRO HERNANDEZ, Luis, Francisco

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: B60P1/5423 ,  B61D47/00 ,  B66C1/02 ,  B66C1/06 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S40/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An exemplary method for installing at an installation site a photovoltaic module including a panel and support legs includes disposing the photovoltaic module over a support surface such that the support legs are in a stowed position; lifting the photovoltaic module from a support surface while engaging a magnetic field with the support legs so as to maintain the support legs in the stowed position; disengaging the magnetic field from the support legs of the lifted photovoltaic module so as to release the support legs from the stowed position to an installation position in which the support legs are rotated downwards relative to the stowed position; and lowering the photovoltaic module to the installation site with the support legs in the installation position so as to install the photovoltaic module at the installation site, the support legs supporting the panel at the installation site.

Abstract translation: 用于在安装地点安装包括面板和支撑腿的光伏模块的示例性方法包括将光伏模块布置在支撑表面上，使得支撑腿处于收起位置; 将光伏模块从支撑表面提起，同时将磁场与支撑腿接合，以便将支撑腿保持在收起位置; 使得所述磁场与被提升的光伏模块的支撑腿分离，以将支撑腿从收起位置释放到安装位置，在该安装位置，支撑腿相对于收起位置向下旋转; 并将光伏模块降低到安装地点，其中支撑腿处于安装位置，以将光伏模块安装在安装地点，支撑腿在安装地点支撑面板。

公开(公告)号：WO2015034863A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2014/053787

申请日：2014-09-03

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： FRENCH, Adam ,  HENNESSY, Kevin

IPC: B05B1/00

CPC classification number: H02S40/10 ,  A46B13/02 ,  B08B1/008 ,  B08B1/04 ,  F24S40/20 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: A system includes an elongated rail including support surfaces and a mounting surface disposed between the support surfaces. Photovoltaic modules can be coupled to the mounting surface and raised relative to the support surfaces. A first maintenance vehicle can include a cleaning head, actuator, motor, and support legs. The support legs can suspend the cleaning head over the photovoltaic modules and can be respectively movably coupled to the support surfaces so as to laterally and sequentially move the cleaning head parallel to the elongated rail and across each of the photovoltaic modules responsive to actuation of the motor. At least a portion of the cleaning head can be vertically movable between a disengaged position spaced apart from the photovoltaic modules and an engaged position in contact with at least one of the photovoltaic modules responsive to actuation of the actuator.

Abstract translation: 系统包括细长轨道，其包括支撑表面和设置在支撑表面之间的安装表面。 光伏模块可以耦合到安装表面并相对于支撑表面升高。 第一维护车辆可以包括清洁头，致动器，马达和支撑腿。 支撑腿可以将清洁头悬挂在光伏模块上，并且可以分别可移动地联接到支撑表面，以便响应于电动机的致动而侧向地并且顺序地移动清洁头平行于细长轨道并跨过每个光伏模块 。 清洁头的至少一部分可以在与光伏模块间隔开的脱离位置和与致动器的致动之间的至少一个光伏模块接触的接合位置之间垂直移动。

公开(公告)号：WO2016187044A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：PCT/US2016/032464

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: ALION ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BAILEY, Sean ,  FRENCH, Adam ,  YOUNG, Peter ,  KINGSLEY, Mark ,  HOLLAND, Rodney Hans ,  GOEHRING, Thomas ,  FRENCH, Tristan ,  PRACA, Miguel M.L. ,  MAXWELL, Graham ,  TOSTENSON, David ,  BURKHARD, Timothy ,  BARTON, Nicholas A.

IPC: F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/135 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Under one aspect, a system is provided for rotating photovoltaic modules arranged in a row. The system can include an elongated structural member extending along and parallel to the row; protrusions coupled to the elongated structural member; an actuator; and drive mechanisms coupled to the photovoltaic modules. Actuation of the actuator can move the elongated structural member, the movement of the elongated structural member can move the protrusions, the movement of the protrusions can move the drive mechanisms, and the movement of the drive mechanisms can rotate the photovoltaic modules.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供一种用于旋转排列成一行的光伏模块的系统。 该系统可以包括沿行并且平行的细长结构件; 连接到细长结构构件的突起; 执行机构 以及耦合到光伏模块的驱动机构。 致动器的致动器可以移动细长的结构构件，细长结构构件的移动可以移动突起，突起的移动可以移动驱动机构，并且驱动机构的运动可旋转光伏模块。