摘要:
A mounting system may include a frame associated with a power-generating device, the frame including an opening. The mounting system may include a bracket mounting assembly. The bracket mounting assembly may include a top member having a first surface, a clamp, and a single bolt passing through both the top member and the clamp such that the clamp moves along an interface between the first and a second surfaces as the single bolt is tightened. The clamp may include the second surface corresponding to the first surface, an arm projecting away from the top member, and a flange at least proximate a top of the arm. The flange may include an ear at the top of the arm and a tab on a bottom side of the ear projecting back towards the top member, the tab positioned to interface with the opening on the frame.
摘要:
A solar power collection system includes one or more photovoltaic (PV) panel assemblies positioned by one or more tracker drive units. Each PV panel assembly includes at least one PV panel comprising PV cells that collect solar energy and a base attached to the PV panel. The base includes at least one curved rocker surface that presents a first convex surface in at least a first direction to a substrate. The base is positionable on the substrate with the first direction aligned with an east-west orientation. The tracker drive unit is mechanically coupled to the base via a selected one of: (i) a drive rod; (ii) a closed loop cable; (iii) a torsion mechanism to impart a selected amounting of rolling-rocking movement of the base across the substrate to position the PV panel to efficiently receive sunlight.
摘要:
The method is for of conveying a solar power. A parabolic reflector (402) receives sunrays that reflects and concentrates the sunrays as light into second reflector (410) that reflects the light into a tapering device (412). The tapering device (412) conveys the light to a first curved glass rod section (416). The first curved glass rod section conveying the light to a second curved glass rod section (424) via a gap (422) defined between the ends of the first and second rod sections. The second rod section conveys the light to a third rod section (426) via a second gap (429). The first rod section is rotated relative to the second rod section and the second rod section is rotated relative to the third rod section so that the parabolic reflector follows a path of the sun.
摘要:
The present invention solar tracker system is directed to a solar tracker that includes a main platform for supporting a plurality of solar panels, a sub-platform, one or more support poles supporting the sub-platform, and a linking mechanism that connects the sub-platform to the apex of the one or more supporting poles, wherein the linking mechanism rotates in a first axis and a second axis. The main platform is configured for adverse wind condition management. The solar tracker system includes a radiation sensor for determining the best tracking position for maximizing capture of solar energy. The large scale solar tracker system also includes at least two linear hydraulic actuators, each linear hydraulic actuator having a distal end and proximal end, a rotational joint that connects the distal end of the linear actuators to the sub-platform and the proximal end to the support beam. The second embodiment of the present invention is a plurality of solar tracker apparatus specifically arranged into a utility scale field system.
摘要:
A snap-on mounting bracket assembly suitable for connecting a mounting rail to a torque tube is provided. The mounting bracket assembly includes an upper clamp piece and a lower clamp piece. The upper clamp piece has a first member defining a tube insertion aperture and an open bottom space and includes an upper partial fastener. The lower clamp piece has a second member with a lower partial fastener configured to mate with the upper partial fastener such that the lower clamp piece is attachable to the upper clamp piece. In exemplary embodiments, the lower clamp piece further comprises two opposing support members configured to attach to the mounting rail. Solar tracker assemblies incorporating snap-on open mounting brackets are provided. Methods of mounting framed or unframed solar modules are also described. A mounting rail is attached to an upper clamp piece of a mounting assembly. Then the upper clamp piece is snapped onto a torque tube. A lower clamp piece of the mounting assembly is then attached to the upper clamp piece by mating a lower partial fastener of the lower clamp piece with an upper partial fastener of the upper clamp piece. When the upper and lower clamp pieces are attached, the open bottom space is closed and the mounting rail is secured to the torque tube.
摘要:
A modular tracker system (10) that includes at least first and second tables (12a-b), or is continuous without the use of tables, includes a single motor driving the first and second tables (1 2a-b), first and second intra-table drive shafts (42a-b) and an inter-table drive shaft (16a). Each table includes a support structure (18a-b) including first and second mounting posts (20a-b, 22a-b), a frame (26a-b) supported by the support structure (18a-b), at least one solar panel (28) supported by the frame (26a-b), and first and second gearboxes (30a-d) being concentrically aligned for each table (12a-b). The first and second gearboxes (30a-d) are each configured to produce first and second outputs (68a-d, 50a-d). The first output (68a-d) has a first rotational speed, and the second output (50a-d) has a second rotational speed less than the first rotational speed, and is operatively coupled to the frame (26a-b). The inter-table drive shaft (16a) couples the second gearbox (30b) of the first table (12a) with the first gearbox (30c) of the second table (1 2b), whereby the first and second tables (12a-b) are rotated synchronously.
摘要:
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.