Abstract:
The invention relates to a maintaining device for solar modules, comprising a plurality of carrier profiles (2) which are arranged in a parallel manner in relation to each other and clamping elements (3) which are suspended in said profiles. The solar modules are directly and respectively maintained on a first side by a carrier profile (2) and on a second side which is opposite the first side, by means of at least one clamping element (3). The carrier profiles (2) are fixed, e.g. to a roof, by means of profile supports (4). The profile supports (4) consist of supporting metal sheet (8) which protects against lateral breakage. The carrier profiles comprise (2) a rail which is provided for a service vehicle.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a connecting element for solar cell modules, designed as a profiled element having a first profile limb, a second profile limb parallel to the first profile limb and spaced apart from the latter by the width of the first profile limb, a profile base joining the first and second profile limbs at one of the ends thereof, which has a first extension extending beyond the side of that second profile limb which faces away from the first profile limb, and a second extension which is formed at the second end of the second profile limb and which extends in the same direction as the first extension at a distance therefrom corresponding to the thickness of a modular support, wherein, in each case on the free surface of the profile base and the second extension, a recess is provided having an undercut for the form-fitting engagement of an outer profile part.
Abstract:
A support system for photovoltaic cells upon a roof. A cell support structure is provided beneath each cell, such as in the form of a pair of brackets to form a photovoltaic panel. The panels overlap partially to function somewhat as shingles, to shed water off of the roof. A lower side wall of each photovoltaic panel has at least one port therein to selectively access a space beneath the photovoltaic cell. Photovoltaic cell electronics, such as an inverter for one or a series of cells. A door is provided in one embodiment which selectively covers the port and acts as a support for the photovoltaic cell electronics.
Abstract:
The present invention describes a profiled joint (1) for seating one or more panels (3) on the roof or on the outside walls of a building. Said joint (1) has an upstream portion (10.M) provided with through holes (101) for the fixing to the underlying roof pitch or to the wall and a downstream portion (10.V) consisting of a substantially S-shaped profile, forming two cavities (11, 12) arranged on parallel planes: cavity (11) is open downstream and seats the top edge of panel (3) to be installed downstream, - cavity (12) is open upstream and seats the bottom edge of panel (3) to be installed upstream, said panel (3) protecting the underlying through holes (101) from rain water infiltrations.
Abstract:
A method of installing a roofing system includes:- fixing a plurality of elongated channels to a supporting structure so that the channels extend parallel to one another, providing a plurality of photovoltaic modules, attaching elongated elements to two opposite edges of the modules, the elongated elements including downwardly extending flanges, and placing the photovoltaic modules in position on top of the channels so that the downwardly extending flanges of the modules fit in the channels.
Abstract:
A frame assembly is provided for a solar module. The frame assembly includes a plurality of frame members that are structured to collectively support and hold a first solar panel. At least one of the plurality of frame members is structured to adjoin a frame member of a second solar module in forming a joining with the frame member of the second solar module over a length where the frame member of the first and second solar module adjoin.