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| 20080272071 | FASTENING SYSTEM FOR FASTENING A PLATE WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE - The invention relates to a fastening system for fastening a plate within an enclosure for electric installations. The fastening system comprises an elongated holder and a support member arranged to be fastened to the holder with snap-in fastening means. The snap-in fastening means are arranged to fasten the support member detachably to the holder in a direction perpendicular relative to the longitudinal direction of the holder and comprise locking means for fastening the support member to the holder at different points along the holder. In order for the fastening system to provide adequate support to the plate to be installed within the enclosure in all applications, the fastening arrangement comprises a flexible catch, which, during the placement of the snap-in fastening means into the locking position, is arranged to yield in a direction perpendicular relative to the longitudinal direction of the holder, and the locking means comprise at least one locking element arranged to keep the support member locked in the longitudinal direction of the holder substantially inflexibly. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090145863 | Carpet display rack - A rack for hanging room sized carpets in show rooms. The rack has a plurality of uprights, each of which has a horizontal arm supporting a hanging carpet. The arm is adapted to be raised and lowered by a rod in a cylinder and the rod is driven by a motor or other means and the motor would be a gear drive type motor. The belt and motor-driven pulley are mounted on the rack. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090188873 | COMBINED STANDING BENT SHEET DISPLAY - A display for a group of semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods has a base, and a pair of parallel sidewalls that extend upward from the base a spaced distance from each other that is smaller than the width of the sheet goods. A plurality of channels is fixed to each sidewall so that each channel is perpendicular to the base and points toward the other sidewall at a uniform inclined angle. The angle of the channels is such that one of the sheet goods can be received between opposing pairs of the channels when curved in an arc. This arcuate presentation of the semi-rigid to semi-flaccid sheet goods ensures that the sheet goods will remain erect for an extended period of time while situated in the display. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100237028 | Support system for solar panels - An array of photovoltaic panels is supported in rows and columns spaced from one another using a foldable bi-directional span of support members. The support members include a plurality of support joists and support rails braced at an incline. Each support rail is tubular and generally rectangular, having a lower wall section with a T-slot channel for acceptance of the head of a bolt for adjustable attachment with the support joist. Also, the support rail may have a C-slot channel for retaining electrical wires. Clips are used to secure each panel to upper wall portions of underlying support rails. Each clip has a generally U-shaped gasket and is retained to a corresponding support rail through a threaded hole in a top wall of the support rail that receives a bolt or similar threaded fastener. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100237029 | Support System For Solar Panels - Precise parameters are maintained in a support structure for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding structure which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Easy installation with unskilled labor is facilitated by attaching one support joist to a substrate and then unfolding the entire support structure. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110198304 | Rack Assembly for Solar Energy Collecting Module - A rack assembly for supporting a solar energy collecting module on a support surface is provided that has a plurality of upright frames and a transverse element connected to the plurality of upright frames. An associated method of constructing the rack assembly is also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110204007 | MODULAR RACK SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING FLAT ARTICLES - A modular rack system for displaying flat articles. In one aspect, the invention comprises: a plurality of racks, each rack comprising: a floor for supporting a flat article, the floor having a front, a rear and lateral sides; a front retaining portion extending upward from the floor at the front of the floor; first and second lateral retaining portions extending upward from the floor along the lateral sides of the floor; at least two support members extending from the rear of the floor that engage a vertical wall and support the rack in a cantilevered manner and oriented so that the floor slopes downward and away from the vertical wall; and the racks mounted to the vertical wall in a stacked assembly so that an upper rack in the stacked assembly rests atop the first and second lateral retaining portions of a lower adjacent rack in the stacked assembly. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110210085 | INTERCONNECTED SOLAR MODULE DESIGN AND SYSTEM - 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. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110220596 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - A panel support and wiring system is used as part of a bi-directional solar panel support matrix having lower support joists and upper panel rails. Both the panel clip and wiring arrangements are configured to facilitate rapid deployment and installation of the entire solar panel system, including supports and interfaces with the underlying substrate. A standardized wiring system is one of the factors facilitating rapid installation. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110226711 | TRANSPORTATION TRAY - A cushioned top surface mat on which a plurality of devices are to be placed is provided on the top surface of a tray body. A bottom surface mat which is brought into contact with a plurality of devices placed on a lower tray body to restrict movement of the devices is provided on the bottom surface of the tray body. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110233157 | SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A frame system is disclosed for supporting photovoltaic (PV) panels on a support surface. The frame system may make use of a plurality of frame rails, with each frame rail forming a single piece component having a channel formed therein. Each frame rail may have a first portion and a second portion extending non-parallel to the first portion. The system may also include a plurality of ballast trays for securing to the frame rails. Each ballast tray may have a floor portion being of dimensions adapted to support a predetermined ballast weight thereon, and a connecting bracket secured to the floor portion. The connecting bracket may define a plurality of locations thereon at which end portions of a pair of the frame rails may be connected to the connecting bracket. The connecting bracket enables a degree of adjustable spacing to be provided between adjacent rows of frame rails connected to the connecting bracket. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110266233 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR MODULES - Mounting system ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266234 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR MODULES AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SOLAR SYSTEM - A mounting system ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110272366 | DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR FLEXIBLE SHEET GOODS AND SPLINE FOR USE IN DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display module for sheet goods is provided that uses a spline having a spline base and a sample attachment section defined by a recess along one side of the spline base. The depth of the recess is approximately equal to a thickness of the sample material. The sample attachment section has a reduced thickness in comparison to the spline base, and two slots are defined in the spline base on a side opposite to the sample attachment area. The slots have a first slot portion that extends inwardly from the side of the spline base and a second slot portion that extends generally perpendicular to an end of the first portion, and an enlarged slot end portion is located at an end of the second slot portion. A rack is provided having two generally parallel rods which are spaced apart by a same distance as a spacing between the slots in the spline. The rods are adapted to be received in the slots. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272367 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SOLAR MODULES - A device for supporting solar modules, including several posts arranged in a row, wherein a head piece is attached to each post in its upper end region and at each head piece a transverse beam oriented more or less transversely to the row of posts is fixed, characterized in that the head piece is a profiled element, and that there is a strut between each transverse beam and the post, at the head piece of which the transverse beam is fixed. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272368 | FRAME FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - A frame for jointly mounting at least two rectangular solar modules, wherein the frame comprises at least a group consisting of three parallel rails which are attached to a supporting structure at defined distances from each other, | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120006768 | SOLAR PANEL SUPPORT FRAMES - Solar panel mounting frame assemblies are provided, as well as methods of stacking and transporting the same. The solar panel mounting frame assemblies include a first set of bars that are located adjacent to a top surface of a second set of bars. A bottom surface of each of the bars included within the second set of bars have at least one notch, which is configured to receive a bar included within a first set of bars of a second solar panel mounting frame assembly. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120031859 | ADJUSTABLE TILT SOLAR PANEL SUPPORT SYSTEM - An adjustable tilt solar panel support system including a support post, a pivot bracket attached to the support post in a generally upright orientation and having a pivot pin hole for accommodating a pivot pin, and further having at least one adjustment opening; a rotational support cradle having a pivot pin hole in alignment with the pivot pin hole of the pivot bracket, such that the support cradle is pivotally attached to the pivot bracket, the support cradle further including at least one adjustment opening which aligns with the adjustment opening of the pivot bracket. An adjustment pin is selectively inserted into and through the adjustment openings of the support cradle and pivot bracket to secure the support cradle at a selected angle, and wherein the removal of the adjustment pin permits the rotational support cradle to pivot on the pivot bracket about the pivot pin. Beam holders for securing support beams are disposed atop the rotational support cradle. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120037576 | DEVICE FOR FIXING METALLIC STRUCTURES TO THE FLOOR - The invention relates to a device for fixing metallic structures to the floor, said device consisting of a cylindrical metallic tube ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120055890 | RETAIL DISPLAY STAND - A display stand for sheet goods such as desk chair mats has a pair of upright side members and a base coupled to the side members. The base can have an upper surface to support a lower edge of sheet goods in a standing position. A protrusion can define an arcuate front lip along the retaining well. The arcuate front lip can be configured to impart a curvature to facilitate standing of the sheet goods. The upper surface of the base can be configured to have different elevations. A back member can be coupled to the upright side members, and can swing, slide, or both, between an open position to provide access to the sheet goods and a closed position to retain the sheet goods within the display. Signage panels can be coupled between the side members along a tie member to attract customers to the displayed goods. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120061337 | Photovoltaic module mounting system - A photovoltaic module mounting system using clamps to attach the modules to a mounting structure, thereby providing a universal mounting structure for use with laminate or framed modules of differing shapes and sizes, from different manufacturers. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120074079 | Adjustable Racking System for Solar Array and Method of Construction of a Solar Array - A structure for supporting an array of solar panels above a surface comprises finned poles, a horizontal spline, and a number of movable yokes coupling each of the solar panels to the spline, such that the solar panels may be secured to the spline, and later repositioned along the spline and re-secured to the spline. A pole includes one or more fins in a central portion, to stabilize the pole when set into the ground. The cross-section of the spline may take a variety of shapes, including quadrilateral shapes and conic sections. Constructing a solar array involves using commonplace, readily accessible materials, and construction equipment and methods with low-environmental-impact, all to produce an attractive, easy to construct environmentally friendly installation. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120085714 | WIRE-GRID WALLS FOR STANDS AND TOOL HOLDING APPARATUS - Wire-grid walls attachable to a stand or tool holding apparatus are configured to receive material holding apparatus, e.g., shelf baskets, disc holders, box holders, hooks, etc. The material holding apparatus may be configured to hold various material in an organized, open, and unobstructed manner to provide convenient access to the material. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120138549 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE ATTACHED TO GUARDRAIL - Power generation using sunlight comprising: an upper fixing-frame rotatably installed at an upper-shaft attached to a cell-guardrail; a lower fixing-frame rotatably installed at a lower-shaft parallel to a lower-part of the upper-shaft; a main-link including one end installed at the upper-shaft, the other end installed at the lower-shaft; a sub-link including one end installed at the upper fixing-frame, the other end installed at the lower fixing-frame; and an actuator including one end installed at the lower-shaft. A four-bar link is formed with the upper fixing-frame, the lower fixing-frame, the main-link, and the sub-link. A photovoltaic module generating power from sunlight installed at a building, bridge, park, and the like as a result of the configuration above is contemplated herein. The solar cell panel has an angle facing sunlight that can be easily adjusted to enhance photovoltaic efficiency. The construction can display a luxurious image by providing an elegant appearance. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120160787 | PROFILE MEMBER FOR A SOLAR PANEL FRAME - The invention relates to an extruded profile member for a solar panel frame, characterized in that said profile member comprises a cross-section defined by the surfaces for forming, after being shaped typically by being folded and clamped, a U-shaped cross-section for supporting the panel therein, and produced in a more open manner during the extrusion, such that said cross-section enables the panel to be positioned on one of the surfaces without the panel touching the other surfaces during said positioning process. The invention also relates to a solar panel frame made from such profile members. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120175322 | Panel Mounting System and Method - The present invention relates to a panel clamp securable to a variety of mounting mechanisms. The clamp includes first and second members, each having an edge extending beyond at least a portion of its side surface to form an overhang, and each includes a plurality of holes passing therethrough. When the overhang of the first member is fitted over a top surface of a panel and the overhang of the second member is fitted over a bottom surface of the panel, such that the plurality of holes in the first member is substantially aligned with the plurality of holes in the second member, mechanical fasteners can be inserted through the plurality of holes to secure the first and second members to the panel. An additional mechanical fastener is inserted through the clamp to secure the clamp to a mounting mechanism. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175323 | SHELVING FOR SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF CONCENTRATION SOLAR PANELS - The invention comprises a frame ( | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120187058 | TILT ASSEMBLY FOR TRACKING SOLAR COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY - A tilt assembly is used with a solar collector assembly of the type comprising a frame, supporting a solar collector, for movement about a tilt axis by pivoting a drive element between first and second orientations. The tilt assembly comprises a drive element coupler connected to the drive element and a driver, the driver comprising a drive frame, a drive arm and a drive arm driver. The drive arm is mounted to the drive frame for pivotal movement about a drive arm axis. Movement on the drive arm mimics movement of the drive element. Drive element couplers can extend in opposite directions from the outer portion of the drive arm, whereby the assembly can be used between adjacent solar collector assemblies in a row of solar collector assemblies. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120193310 | END CLAMP FOR FASTENING FRAMED PV MODULES - An end clamp for fastening a framed PV module on a carrier profile includes a first and second part with respective tooth systems corresponding to each other. The first and second parts together comprise a first section which holds down a frame of the framed PV module onto a surface of the carrier profile, a second section which laterally fixes the frame, a third section with an opening to have a screw pass therethrough, and a fourth section which supports the end clamp on the surface of the carrier profile. The first and second parts slide one inside the other parallel to the first and second sections in at least one discrete position corresponding to a specific frame height provided between the surface and the first section. The first and second parts thereby have one respective remaining degree of freedom and a clearance fit in two other degrees of freedom. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120217209 | SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120223032 | SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM - A solar panel mounting system has a plurality of mounting bases which have upper and lower mounting surfaces. In the minimum configuration, four mounting bases are used. A solar panel module is connected to the top portion of two bases and to the bottom portion so that the solar panel module is mounted at a selected angle. Each of the bases has attachment points which hold insert nuts and allows mounting brackets to be secured along the mounting surfaces. The mounting brackets allow the solar panel modules to be clamped utilizing their frames without additional hardware and to be attached from the top without access to the bottom of the panels. The brackets can be industry standard or specific to the system. The bases stack and nest for easy transport. The mounting bases may be secured to a selected surface using ballasts, mechanical attachments or a combination thereof. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120223033 | MODULAR SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION - Provided is an elongate construction element including a rigid elongate tubular body formed with at least one longitudinal U-like shaped groove. The groove is defined between a pair of facing side walls and a base wall spanning therebetween. The side walls are each formed with a plurality of parallely extending, spaced apart longitudinal ribs projecting therefrom, which together mimic a portion of a nominal threaded bore. The groove is formed such that the ratio between the height of the groove and the distance between the side walls is no greater than 1.8. The axial force in newtons necessary to remove a screw threaded therein the groove and fully penetrating the base wall is less than 3.7 times the product of the tensile yield strength of the material of the construction element and the distance between the sidewalls in millimeters. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120261364 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND MODULE ARRAYS - A photovoltaic (PV) module including a PV device and a frame, The PV device has a PV laminate defining a perimeter and a major plane. The frame is assembled to and encases the laminate perimeter, and includes leading, trailing, and side frame members, and an arm that forms a support face opposite the laminate. The support face is adapted for placement against a horizontal installation surface, to support and orient the laminate in a non-parallel or tilted arrangement. Upon final assembly, the laminate and the frame combine to define a unitary structure. The frame can orient the laminate at an angle in the range of 3°-7° from horizontal, and can be entirely formed of a polymeric material. Optionally, the arm incorporates integral feature(s) that facilitate interconnection with corresponding features of a second, identically formed PV module. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120267328 | RACKING ASSEMBLIES FOR SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS - Racking assemblies for solar panel installations are provided. The racking assemblies may include a series of posts arranged in two parallel rows and anchored to the ground or other suitable surface. Purlins may be coupled to and may span the posts of each row. Specialized clamps may be used to attach the purlins to a series of mounting rails. The mounting rails, in turn, may support an array of solar modules. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120298597 | Solar Panels Fixtures and Installations - The edge fixtures are designed to clip at least two edges of at least one solar panel and corner fixtures are designed to clip to each corner of at least one solar panel. These fixtures can be made by casting mold that can use materials of aluminum or aluminum alloys, or made by injection molding using plastic materials. The examples show the edge fixtures and the corner fixtures having flexible features to fix or install on any desired angle surface with various supporting members such as frame members and cross brace members which can be shaped as polygon or use angle aluminum or angle aluminum alloy or angle iron or angle steel etc. These fixtures and supporting members can be installed on the ground or attached to additional structures such as roofs of buildings etc. for residential, commercial and industrial users. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120318757 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE TO A SURFACE - A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120325761 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS, AND MOUNTING RAIL AND ANCHORING DEVICE THEREFOR - In one broad aspect, the present invention provides a mounting system ( | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130020267 | RACK ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - A rack assembly is provided for mounting solar modules over an underlying body. The rack assembly may include a plurality of rail structures that are arrangeable over the underlying body to form an overall perimeter for the rack assembly. One or more retention structures may be provided with the plurality of rail structures, where each retention structure is configured to support one or more solar modules at a given height above the underlying body. At least some of the plurality of rail structures are adapted to enable individual rail structures o be sealed over the underlying body so as to constrain air flow underneath the solar modules. Additionally, at least one of (i) one or more of the rail structures, or (ii) the one or more retention structures are adjustable so as to adapt the rack assembly to accommodate solar modules of varying forms or dimensions. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130043199 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - An array of photovoltaic panels is supported in rows and columns spaced from one another using a foldable bi-directional span of support members. The support members include a plurality of support joists and support rails braced at an incline. Each support rail is tubular and generally rectangular, having a lower wall section with a T-slot channel for acceptance of the head of a bolt for adjustable attachment with the support joist. Also, the support rail may have a C-slot channel for retaining electrical wires. Clips are used to secure each panel to upper wall portions of underlying support rails. Each clip has a generally U-shaped gasket and is retained to a corresponding support rail through a threaded hole in a top wall of the support rail that receives a bolt or similar threaded fastener. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130082014 | DEVICE FOR FASTENING AT LEAST ONE SOLAR MODULE - A device for fastening at least one solar module, in particular a photovoltaic module, includes at least one module carrier on which at least one holding part for force fitting and/or form fitting fastening of the solar module is arranged. The holding part is configured for supporting at least one solar module. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130087519 | FRAME STRUCTURE FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE - A frame structure for solar cell module is disclosed, which has four sidebars and each sidebar is comprised of a bottom, a first vertical wall, a second vertical wall, a first horizontal wall and a second horizontal wall in a manner that the first vertical wall is formed with a width larger than the second vertical wall; the second vertical wall is connected to the bottom and spaced from the first vertical wall by a first distance; the second horizontal wall is connected to the first vertical wall by an end away from the bottom; the first horizontal wall is connected to the first vertical wall and is spaced from the second horizontal wall by a second distance; the second horizontal is formed with a thin panel at a side that is proximate to the first horizontal wall for blocking the overflow of a filling material in the frame structure. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130134117 | FRAME STRUCTURE FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE - A frame structure for solar cell module, in which each of the four sidebars that constructs the frame structure is comprised of a bottom, a first vertical wall, a second vertical wall, a first horizontal wall and a second horizontal wall. Substantially, the present invention provides a frame structure constructed using parts of different curvatures, that is capable of preventing any filling material from overflowing on the front side of a solar cell element during the integration of the solar cell element and the front structure, without having the so-constructed solar cell module to be processed by an additional machining process for processing the overflowed filling material after the integration, and thus not only the sidebars of the frame structure can be prevented from being broken by the stress resulting from the machining process, but also the manufacturing time required for the consequent solar cell module can be reduced. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130134118 | FRAME STRUCTURE FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE - A frame structure for solar cell module: comprises: two short sidebars, two long sidebars and four corner connectors in a manner that each short sidebar is connected to the two long sidebars at two opposite ends using two of the four corner connectors. Each long sidebar is comprised of a first extension wall, a second extension wall, a third extension wall and a first connection wall in a manner that the first, the second and the third extension walls are disposed perpendicular to the first connection wall while being connected to a side of the first connection wall that is orientated facing toward another long sidebar, and simultaneously allowing the first and the second extension walls to be connected respectively to the two ends of the first connection wall and the third extension wall to be disposed at a position between the first and the second extension walls. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130146549 | SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLY KIT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A frame for hanging a solar panel is provided. The frame may include: a first set of struts having holes corresponding to holes at the back of a solar panel and additional holes; and a second set of struts having holes corresponding to the additional holes in the first set of struts when one of the second set of struts is located behind and transverse to one of the first set of struts. A method of assembling a solar panel assembly may be provided. The method may include: positioning two solar panels side by side; aligning holes in a first set of struts with holes in the solar panels; attaching the first set of struts to the solar panels with fasteners; aligning holes in a second set of struts with holes in the first set of struts; attaching the second set of struts to the first set of struts; and attaching the second set of struts to a support rack. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130168338 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS - A supporting apparatus includes a first pole, a second pole, a connecting pole, a reinforcing pole, and a fastener. A first end of the reinforcing pole is connected to a first end of the first pole. A first end of the connecting pole is connected to a second end of the first pole. A first end of the second pole is connected to a second end of the connecting pole. A second end of the reinforcing pole is connected to a middle of the first pole through the fastener. The connecting pole and the first pole each have a U-shaped cross-section. When the fastener is released from the first pole, the reinforcing pole is rotated to be received in the first pole. The reinforcing pole and the first pole are then rotated to be received in the connecting pole. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130168339 | THERMAL GROWTH COMPENSATORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A thermal compensation apparatus is disclosed including an elongated element extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A length of the elongated element from the proximal end to the distal end decreases in response to an increase in the temperature of the elongated element from a baseline temperature. The length of the elongated element increases in response to a decrease in the temperature of the elongated element from the baseline temperature. In various embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated in solar module mounting systems. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130168340 | PROFILED SUPPORT ELEMENT OF A ROW OF PV MODULES - A support rail for a row of PV modules includes an outer hollow rail, a first inner hollow rail comprising a metal, and an insulating device configured to electrically separate the outer hollow rail from the first inner hollow rail. The first inner hollow rail is accommodated within the outer hollow rail via the insulating device and is held in all directions transversely to the support rail in a positive-locking manner within the outer hollow rail by the insulating device. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130175230 | TURBINE ROTOR RIM SEAL AXIAL RETENTION ASSEMBLY - A retention device for maintaining a first rotary machine component axially loaded onto a second rotary machine component in a fixed axial position includes a lock block sized and configured to move between first and second aligned recesses in the first and second rotary machine components. The aligned recesses are shaped to prevent rotation of the lock block, and the lock block has a threaded bore extending therethrough. An actuator is threadably mounted in the bore, such that rotation of the actuator will, in use, move the lock block from the first aligned recess at least partially into the second aligned recess. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130175231 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL CARRIER DEVICE - A PV panel carrier includes a plurality of elongate members joined by connecting members to form a frame. Each of the connecting members includes a support surface for supporting a portion of a PV panel thereon. Each of the connectors includes a fastening strap extending over the support surface, wherein at least two of the fastening straps are movable between an open position wherein they do not extend over the support surface and a closed position wherein they extend over the support surface to retain a PV panel in the carrier. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130200016 | BALLASTED ROOF AND GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL RACKING SYSTEM - A light weight ballasted solar racking system has light ballasted weight loads and is easy and fast to install. The racking system may be used in roof or ground mount applications to mount thin film and frameless solar modules. The racking system physically attaches to the solar panel at the manufactured mounting holes with a set of struts that then attach to a ballast tray that holds the system in place. A set of struts may determine the degree of angle from about 5 to about 35 degrees, for example. The front of the ballast tray has an air pass way of about 3-5 inches, while the back of the system has about 8-12 inches of space for an air pass way. Multiple racking systems may be linked together, resulting in the need for less ballast weight for each racking system. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130200017 | GREENHOUSE SHELF STRUCTURE WITH MODULARIZED SOLAR POWER FACILITY - A greenhouse shelf structure with modularized solar power facility includes a greenhouse shelf set between two neighboring standing pillars. The greenhouse shelf is a wave form shelf or a ridge form shelf. The standing pillar connects to a connector, and the side end of the connector connects the greenhouse shelf. The top of the connector connects a solar panel support. Accordingly, the solar panel support and the greenhouse shelf are integrated into a whole assembly by the modularized combination, and the place where the greenhouse situated can also be provided with a solar panel to receive the solar power to generate the electricity, which further fulfills the electricity requirement of the greenhouse or other devices. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130206712 | Solar Assembly Structure - A solar concentrator assembly includes a pair of rails coupled together only by one or more backpans which are mounted between the pair of rails. The rails are configured to resist a portion of a cantilever deflection along the length of the rails. The backpans seat solar concentrator arrays and are configured to provide torsional rigidity and deflection resistance in at least one direction orthogonal to the cantilever deflection. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130248467 | FRAME SYSTEM FOR FIXING PANELS TO THE GROUND AT AN ANGLE - A frame system for fixing a panel, in particular a solar panel, to the ground and oriented at an angle of 5-70 degrees to the horizontal plane. The frame system includes a front end, a rear end, a panel frame for holding the panel and provided with at least one rear support element. The rear support element at one end thereof is hingingly attached at or near the rear end to the panel frame to allow the rear support element to be folded against or in plane with the panel frame and at its other end that includes attachment provisions configured to attach the rear support element to the ground. The panel frame further includes attachment provisions configured to attach the front end of the panel to the ground. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130256246 | RACKING SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF SOLAR PANELS - A rack support assembly for use with a racking system including a support post and a racking assembly for supporting a plurality of solar panels is disclosed. The rack support assembly may generally include a sleeve extending between a first end and a second end. The first end of the sleeve may be configured to be received on the support post. In addition, the rack support assembly may include a rack support member coupled to the sleeve so as to extend from the second end of the sleeve. The rack support member may be configured to be coupled to a portion of the racking assembly. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130264299 | Specimen Carrier Supply and Delivery Device - Provided is a specimen carrier supply and delivery device having at least one specimen carrier magazine with separate compartments for receiving interchangeably specimen carriers and a magazine lift, which is adjustable in height in a magazine carrier frame for receiving interchangeably specimen carrier magazines. Two pairs of bars, which stand vertically and parallel to one another, are arranged in the magazine carrier frame, wherein the magazine lift is guided in a height adjustable manner on the two complementary first bars of the bar pairs. An equal-sided coupling frame, which is aligned vertically to the plane formed by the first bars, with a bridge, which is arranged parallel to the plane, is mounted in a sliding manner on the two complementary second bars of the pairs of bars. A linear scale, which is aligned parallel to the direction of the bars, is fastened to the magazine lift. A sensor for reading the position of the coupling frame relative to the linear scale is disposed on the sliding mounting of the coupling frame. A carrier element, which is aligned transversely to the direction of the bars and is configured for a linear motor with a spindle for adjusting the height of the magazine lift relative to the current position of the sensor, is arranged on the magazine carrier frame. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130306580 | SUPPORTING STAND FOR MULTIPLE SCREENS - A supporting stand for multiple screens includes a frame and a movable module. The frame is disposed on a working surface and having a track module. The track module has two tracks, where one of the tracks has a restricting surface extended along a first direction, and the other track has a restricting surface extended along a second direction. The movable module has a pair of movable units for supporting a pair of screens and movably engaging the tracks. Each movable unit has a sliding component having a contacting surface. The shape of the two contacting surfaces conforms in shape to the two restricting surfaces. The two contacting surfaces respectively contact the two restricting surfaces for enabling the two contacting surfaces to be movable respectively along the first direction and the second direction. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130313209 | CLAMP CONNECTION FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF PLATE-SHAPED COMPONENTS, PARTICULARLY SOLAR MODULES - A clamp connection ( | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130319962 | Panel Mounting System and Method - The present invention relates to a system for securing a panel to a surface. The system includes a first member having an overhang that fits overtop a panel and a mount that includes a recessed edge suitable for receiving the edge of the panel. When the panel is positioned in the recessed edge of the mount and the overhang of the first member is positioned overtop the panel, the first member and mount can be fastened together via a set of mechanical fasteners to secure the panel. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140001129 | FRAMING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SOLAR COLLECTING DEVICES | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140034588 | FRAME WITH CONNECTION MEMBER FOR CONNECTING FLANGES OF THE FRAME - A frame includes two flanges and a connection member. Each flange includes an outer plate and an inner plate parallel to the outer plate. A first sidewall and a second sidewall extend from the outside plate to be connected to the inner, parallel to each other. The outer side plate, the inner side plate, and the first and second sidewalls together bound a receiving space. The connection member includes a first connecting plate engaged in the receiving space of one of the flanges, and a second connecting plate engaged in the receiving space of the other flange. A number of parallel grooves are defined in each of the first and second connecting plates. A number of blocks extend from an inner side of the inner side plate to engage in the corresponding grooves. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140042110 | POLE ASSEMBLY - A pole assembly includes a supporting pole, a connecting pole, and a reinforcing pole. A first end of the reinforcing pole is pivotably connected to a first end of the supporting pole. A first end of the connecting pole is pivotably connected to a second end of the supporting pole. The connecting pole and the supporting pole each have a U-shaped cross-section. A locking slot is defined in a second end of the reinforcing pole. A locking portion is formed from a middle portion of the connecting pole. When to use the pole assembly, the locking portion extends through the locking slot and is bent to contact with reinforcing pole, to connect the second end of the reinforcing pole to the middle portion of the connecting pole. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140048497 | Frame Using Interior Connectors for Holding Highly-Concentrated Solar Cells - A frame is provided for highly-concentrated photovoltaic cells. The frame uses vertical and horizontal rods. Connectors are fixed at where the vertical and horizontal rods connect. The frame is constructed with the rods and connectors coordinated with fixing components. Thus, solar cell receivers can be directly set at any place on the frame; and the frame can be easily constructed and safely moved. Furthermore, location space is effectively used and weather resistance is achieved. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140048498 | SOLAR DEVICE AND FRAME ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A frame assembly including a frame and a bracket is disclosed. The frame has a sliding groove and a first engaging groove, wherein the sliding groove is formed at one side of the frame and the first engaging groove is formed in the sliding groove. The bracket has a body and a first engaging part, wherein the first engaging part is extended from the body. When the body is disposed in the sliding groove, the first engaging part is engaged in the first engaging groove. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140069878 | RACKING SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING AND METHODS OF ITS USE - Racking systems for supporting a photovoltaic module are provided. The racking system includes a support lip; a lower retaining wall substantially oriented in a retaining plane and extending from the lower retaining wall; a lower support wall substantially oriented in a support plane and positioned on an opposite side of the lower retaining wall than the support lip; and an upper support wall substantially oriented in the support plane. The lower retaining wall and the lower support wall are joined together by a resting rail to define a retaining groove therebetween. Methods are also provided for mounting a photovoltaic module onto a racking system. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140102996 | STRUCTURE FOLLOWING ROOF MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - An adjustable photovoltaic panel mounting system that allows for variations in roofs and roof elements, while still maintaining a rigid and secure assembly. The specific location for supporting feet and structural elements of the mounting system may be varied to allow for variations in roof features and different panel configurations. The mounting mechanisms are adjustable in both a North/South and a East/West direction to provide for maximum layout flexibility. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140102997 | Photovoltaic Module Frame - The invention comprises components and a method for producing components that, without limitation, frame a photovoltaic (“PV”) module such that the frame (i) provides improved stability for the groove incorporated therein, (ii) enables a higher percentage of in-tolerance final PV module product, and (iii) enables acceptance of a wider tolerance range in raw frame extrusion than the prior art. An embodiment may include a profile with a first hollow and a second hollow, collinear to one another and separated by a diagonal component. A corner key with teeth and male portions may engage the first hollow of adjacent profiles that meet orthogonally. Once so engaged, a tool head may be applied to the corner formed by the adjacent profiles. The application of the tool head may create indentations in the profiles that engage the teeth of the corner keys within the profiles, forming a corner of a PV module frame. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140144853 | GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR MODULE INTEGRATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present inventions are directed to systems, devices for use with systems, and method of mounting and retaining solar panels. In some embodiments, an apparatus for mounting one or more solar panel modules above a supporting surface is disclosed, the apparatus including: three foundational members embedded in the supporting surface; a support frame configured to receive the solar panel modules; a support strut assembly configured to attach the support frame to the three foundational members to support the solar panel modules; where the support strut assembly includes a plurality of strut members, and includes one or more adjustment mechanisms that may be used to adjust a length or a joining angle of at least one of the strut members. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140151312 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - A panel support and wiring system is used as part of a bi-directional solar panel support matrix having lower support joists and upper panel rails. Both the panel clip and wiring arrangements are configured to facilitate rapid deployment and installation of the entire solar panel system, including supports and interfaces with the underlying substrate. A standardized wiring system is one of the factors facilitating rapid installation. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140158649 | Solar Panel Truss Mounting Systems And Methods - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a solar panel truss mounting system comprising a base and a truss assembly coupled to the base. The truss assembly comprises a first panel rail mount, second panel rail mount parallel to the first panel rail mount, base rail mount parallel to the first and second panel rail mounts, and a plurality of support members. A first portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first and second panel rail mounts. A second portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first panel rail mount and the base rail mount. A third portion of the plurality of support members extends between the second panel rail mount and the base rail mount. The system can further comprise a plurality of connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140158650 | SOLAR PANEL POSITIONING SYSTEM - A positioning system for a solar panel includes a frame, a surface plate, an adjustable rail and a frame coupling. The surface plate is configured to secure the positioning system to a mounting surface and includes a connection for an axle. The axle links the surface plate with the frame coupling or with the adjustable rail. The frame coupling attaches to the frame and holds the frame in an operating position. A length of the adjustable rail may be increased or decreased for varying the angular orientation of the frame relative to the mounting surface. The frame is configured to be removable from the frame coupling without requiring the surface plate to be removed from the mounting surface. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140231370 | SUBSTRATE LOADING DEVICE - A substrate loading device including a frame part forming a loading space in which a plurality of substrates are loaded, and having an inlet surface in which the substrates are inserted, and a rear surface opposite to the inlet surface, a main support protruding from the rear surface of the frame part to support a rear side of the loaded substrates and a sub support mounted at the inlet surface of the frame part and protruding from the inlet surface to support a front and opposite side of the loaded substrates. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140305887 | SOLAR ARRAY SUPPORT STRUCTURE, MOUNTING RAIL AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a mounting rail for a solar array support structure that includes a main body having a top and a bottom, the main body extending from a first end to a second end, the main body including a dual web having a first vertical element and a second vertical element. Further, the mounting rail includes a solar panel mounting portion extending along the top of the main body, the solar panel mounting portion configured to secure the solar panel to the mounting rail. Finally, the mounting rail includes a first flange extending from the bottom of the first vertical element, the first flange including a first pair of holes configured to receive two ends of a U-bolt, the first pair of holes spaced apart substantially equal to a width of a horizontal rail of a solar array support structure. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140326686 | SUBSTRATE CARTRIDGE - A substrate cartridge is disclosed. The substrate cartridge includes a cuboid-shaped frame. The cuboid-shaped frame includes a receiving space for carrying a substrate, a first side, a second side parallel to the first side, and a third side connected adjacent to the first side and the second side. The first side and the second side are arranged with lateral supports. The third side is arranged with bottom supports. The bottom support is arranged with bottom branches. The lateral supports and the bottom branches are arranged with supporting portions. The bottom branches expand from the bottom support, and the supporting portions for supporting the substrate are arranged on two opposite ends of the bottom branches. In this way, the distance between the supporting portions of the lateral supports and that of the bottom supports is decreased such that the substrate is prevented from being scratched or fragmented. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140326687 | SOLAR MODULE INTEGRATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present inventions are directed to systems, devices for use with systems, and method of mounting and retaining solar panels. A solar module mounting system may include a ballast, a sole mechanically coupled to a bottom surface of the ballast, a link member embedded in the ballast, an attachment module mechanically coupled to the link member, and a deflector mechanically coupled to the link member. A method of mounting a solar panel module may include forming a link member and a ballast, attaching the ballast to the link member, bonding a sole to a lower surface of the ballast and/or the link member, attaching a solar panel module to the link member with an attachment module member, electrically grounding the mounting system, routing a wiring from the solar panel module through a wire chase, and attaching a deflector module to the link member. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140339179 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE FRAME - A photovoltaic module frame having hollow sections into which male ends of a corner key are received such that two frame sections can be connected together in orthogonal directions. The male ends of the corner key may have teeth thereon. Once so engaged, a tool head may be applied to the corner formed by the adjacent frame sections. The tool head may create indentations in the profiles that engage the teeth of the corner keys within the frame sections, thereby forming a corner of a module frame. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140360951 | HOLDER FOR A SOLAR PANEL - The invention relates to a holder ( | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150021282 | SOLAR MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - Systems and methods for mounting one or more solar panel modules are disclosed. First and second support structures can be provided. Each support structure can include a lateral support member extending laterally between two post members, and a clamp movably attached to the lateral support member and movable along a length of the lateral support member. Each of the support structures can be configured to be separately mounted to the supporting surface and aligned along an axis to have each lateral support member support a portion of the first solar panel module. The clamp of the first support structure can configured to be moved to a first Airy point of the first solar panel module and the clamp of the second support structure can be configured to be moved to a second Airy point of the first solar panel module. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150027970 | Node, Support Frame, System and Method - A node for connecting together at least a first support element, a second support element and a third support element of a support frame such as a solar frame which supports solar reflectors. A method for connecting together at least a first support element, a second support element and a third support element of a solar frame which supports solar reflectors. A system for supporting solar reflectors includes a first support frame upon which the solar reflectors are disposed. A method for forming a support frame for solar reflectors. A system for constructing a support frame from parts, including chords, for solar reflectors. A method for constructing a support frame for solar reflectors. A support frame for solar reflectors. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150027971 | ACCOMMODATION CASSETTE - An accommodation cassette including: a plurality of rear accommodating grooves that are formed at least in the laterally central area of the inner surface of a rear wall connecting the rear edges of right and left side walls and extend laterally and parallel to each other at vertical spacings in such a manner as to be associated with right and left accommodating grooves. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150034575 | Solar Panel Mounting Structure - A mounting structure for a solar panel assembly, having a plurality of solar panels, includes a plurality of vertical support legs and a grid assembly. The grid assembly includes a plurality of north-south members and the east-west members. The plurality of north-south members include a plurality of elongated slots to allow attachment to the vertical support legs despite any manufacturing tolerances that may exist in the components. The plurality of east-west members include a plurality of elongated slots to allow attachment to the north-south members despite any manufacturing tolerances that may exist in the components. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150076088 | SOLAR ARRAY COLUMN CAP - Disclosed herein is a solar array column cap that includes a body having an opening extending along a center axis from a bottom to a top, the opening configured to receive the vertical column such that the body surrounds the vertical column. The solar array column cap further includes an upper support surface configured to receive a horizontal beam, the upper support surface being located in a plane that is visibly non-perpendicular with the center axis. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150090680 | SOLAR PANEL RACK - A solar panel rack may comprise a vertical support, a transverse support, brackets attaching hollow beams to the transverse support, and brackets configured to attach solar panels or solar panel assemblies to the hollow beams. Internal splices may couple collinearly arranged hollow beams in the solar panel rack. Some or all of these components may be formed from folded sheet metal blanks comprising bend lines predefined by bend-inducing features formed in the blanks. Preformed slots, holes, or other openings in the sheet metal blanks may predefine the relative positions of various components in the solar panel rack and predefine the positions of solar panels or solar panel assemblies to be supported by the solar panel rack. Individual components of the solar panel rack may be useful in other structures and applications apart from solar panel racks. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150101996 | SUPPORT RACKING FOR SOLAR PANEL - A supporting rack for a solar panel with a framework mountable on a surface such as a roof, this framework including two elongate runners extending parallel to each other and a cross-member extending between and connecting the two runners. Upper and lower clamp assemblies detachably and adjustably mount the solar panel on top of the framework so that the panel extends at an acute angle to the plane of the runners. There are two front clamp assemblies, each mountable on a respective runner and clamped to a front edge of the solar panel. A clevis pin connection pivotally connects the clamping mechanism to its respective runner. Two upper, rear clamp assemblies each have an adjustable J-clamp member and a back plate. After installation of the rack, the panel is pivotable from an operating position at an acute angle to the runners to a greater angle to facilitate maintenance or repair. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150101997 | Solar Panel Rooftop Mounting and Grounding Device - Disclosed is a device for securing, mounting, aligning, and grounding solar panels to a roof mounted rail. The device in combination with a t-bolt, a nut, and a solar panel end-clamp or mid-clamp, secure, mount, align, and ground the solar panels to the roof mounted rail. The device can be inserted into the top of the rail anywhere along its length. After the device and t-bolt are inserted in the rail, the t-bolt rotated so it inserts into a slot at the bottom of the rail thereby securing the device to the rail, assuring the proper orientation of the t-bolt, and preventing further rotation of the t-bolt. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150114916 | Weight Storage Peg For Fitness Apparatus - A weight storage peg for supporting free weight plates from an exercise superstructure includes a bar extending from a fastener. An exterior surface of the bar is provided by a nylon casting around a cylindrical tube weldment. The nylon casting tapers from a wider portion adjacent the free end to a narrower portion nearer the fastener. The nylon casting also provides a mounting flange around the head of a female threaded mounting bolt, with the female threaded mounting bolt welded to a cylindrical tube to form the cylindrical tube weldment. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150122753 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING AND DISPLAYING PAINT COLOR CARDS - A bracket for supporting and displaying a planar object comprises an elongated body member including a planar web and a front wall and a rear wall extending from the longitudinal edges of the web. An end wall extends transversely with respect to and engages the distal ends of the web, the front wall and the rear wall such that the web and the front and rear walls and the end wall define a longitudinal channel open at the proximal end and closed at the distal end for supporting the objects. A pair of arms extend rearwardly from the body member. At least one of the arms is resiliently deflectable for engagement and retention of the lugs in an aperture of a mounting substrate. During connection, lugs on the arms are adapted to engage the portion of the mounting substrate defining the aperture for moving the arms inwardly so that the lugs pass through the aperture for permitting the arms to move outwardly and the lugs to engage the mounting substrate. The channels of adjacent brackets face each other for receiving and supporting at least a portion of the planar objects extending between the facing channels for visual observation and ease of removal of the objects for inspection. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150129516 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE - An attachment device for connection to a construction member with at least one connection slot or recess is disclosed. Contact ends of two connection members of the device are inserted into the recess separately and then moved into an opposing or back-to-back relationship in the recess. At least one of the connection members has a contact end that is angularly offset from its body. The intersection between the body and contact end defines a pivot point. Once the connection members are placed in the recess, bodies of the connection members outside of the recess are disposed towards each other. The angularly offset contact end pivots about the pivot point moving the contact ends in the recess apart pressing contact surfaces against interior sidewalls of the recess. The outward pressure of the contact surfaces with the interior sidewalls locks the two connection members into place in connection recess. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150129517 | Modular Sloped Roof Solar Mounting System - A mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a sloped support surface, such as a sloped roof, is disclosed herein. The mounting system may include one or more support surface attachment devices, each support surface attachment device configured to attach one or more photovoltaic modules to a support surface; and one or more module coupling devices, each module coupling device configured to couple a plurality of photovoltaic modules to one another. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150311854 | System For Mounting And Supporting Photovoltaic Modules - A system for mounting and supporting photovoltaic (PV) modules includes a frame rail that is formed with a longitudinally extending channel for retaining a plurality of mounting clips, and mounting clamps for anchoring the frame rail to a support base or support structure. Each mounting clamp includes a pair of jaws for engaging along a base portion of the fame rail. The mounting clips are arranged along the length of the frame rail, and are used to support the PV modules adjacent to the frame rails. Module clamps are used to hold the PV modules in place, the module clamps being secured to the mounting clips using elongated fasteners having an engaging end for engaging the mounting clip. The mounting clamps allow the frame rail position to be adjusted in two directions, and the mounting clips facilitate rapid mounting of the PV modules to the frame rail structure. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150335177 | DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR FLAT ARTICLE - The present invention provides a display system for flat articles generally including a rack, one or more carriers, and a plurality of flat articles. The rack comprises a plurality of vertical rack supports and a plurality of horizontal rack supports forming bays between the vertical rack supports. The one or more carriers have an upper mounting bracket, a lower mounting bracket, a pair of upright members, and at least one pair of support members, and are attached to upper and lower horizontal rack supports within each bay. The pair of upright members are coupled to each of the upper and lower mounting brackets in a horizontally spaced-apart manner, and the pair of support members extends between the pair of upright members in a vertically spaced-apart manner. The plurality of flat articles may be slidably engaged with the pair of support members so that a front surface is exposed for viewing. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150340987 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING AT LEAST ONE SOLAR PANEL - The invention relates to a device for supporting at least one solar panel comprising a rectangular frame (R) that includes two opposite struts ( | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150362220 | FASTENING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - The invention relates to a profile rail, a clip holder, a cross-connector and an attachment system for mounting solar modules. The components are so designed and matched to each other that solar modules in many variations can be mounted quickly and easily and with the components having a low weight. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150372635 | MODULAR ROOF MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - A Modular Roof Mounting System utilizes an assembly Jig that makes assembly of the structural units very easy and repeatable. The assembly Jig incorporates a photovoltaic panel mounting frame that the structure is required to support. In addition to the photovoltaic panel mounting frame it includes only two low cost universal components: two South rail locators and two North rail locators. The North and South rail locators are attached to the mounting holes in the panel frame, two on the South edge and two on the North, and produce a rail spacing that lines up with the same holes. The North Rail Locators have additional locating features to position the cross beams. Using a photovoltaic panel mounting frame to create a Jig that automatically determines the configuration of the Precision-Modular assembly and requires no adjustments and allows for the assembly of mounting structures for various photovoltaic panel geometries. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160013750 | SOLAR PANEL RACK | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160056752 | East-West Photovoltaic Array With Spaced Apart Photovoltaic Modules For Improved Aerodynamic Efficiency - A solar array with successive rows of photovoltaic modules angled in opposing directions forming peaks and valleys between the rows with the valleys (i.e.: lower sides of the photovoltaic module rows) being mounted close together and the peaks (i.e.: upper sides of the photovoltaic module rows) being mounted far apart to improve system aerodynamics and permit ease of access for installers. Included is a system for connecting the upper sides of the photovoltaic modules to connectors that slide on bars extending between upper and lower mounting bases and for pivot locking the lower sides of the photovoltaic modules to the lower mounting bases. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160079909 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM - A photovoltaic panel mounting system having a pair of spaced mounting rails, one or more fastener retaining devices and a plurality of quick access fasteners. Each of the pair of spaced mounting rails has a first end, a second end and a plurality of mounting holes. The one or more fastener retaining devices are aligned with the plurality of mounting holes in each of the rails and each of the quick access fasteners is removably secured to one of the rails through one of the plurality of mounting holes. The quick access fasteners are securable and removable to one of the one or more fastener retaining devices with less than one revolution of the quick access fastener. The plurality of the quick access fasteners can be quarter turn fasteners. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160079912 | Support Member For Mounting Photovoltaic Modules - A support member for mounting photovoltaic modules on a support surface and a mounting system including the same are disclosed herein. The support member may comprise a body portion that includes a ballast receiving portion for accommodating one or more ballasts, the body portion further including a first support portion with a first surface and a second support portion with a second surface, the first support portion being spaced apart from the second support portion by the ballast receiving portion. The support member is configured to bridge a plurality of rows of photovoltaic modules, the first surface of the support member configured to support one or more photovoltaic modules in a first row of the plurality of rows of photovoltaic modules, and the second surface of the support member configured to support one or more photovoltaic modules in a second row of the plurality of rows of photovoltaic modules. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160091116 | CABLE MANAGEMENT - Cable management is described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for cable management includes three cable support members coupled together and extending in a substantially same direction. The three cable support members include two outer members and an inner member between the two outer members. At least the two outer members each have a surface along their length substantially in a same plane. The three cable support members are spaced to constrain a cable disposed over the surface of the two outer members and under the inner member. According to one embodiment, the three cable support members are cylindrical pins. In one embodiment, the three cable support members are sections of a stiff bent wire. According to one embodiment, each of the three cable support members are sheet metal sections, wherein edges of the sheet metal sections are rounded. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160111995 | Attachment System and Nut For Solar Panel Racking System - An attachment system for a solar panel racking system is provided. The attachment system comprises a rail, a nut and a fastener. The rail includes a receiver to releasably receive the nut. The receiver has an arcuate channel and a retainer. The nut has an arcuate portion sized and dimensioned to be receivable within the arcuate channel, and a flange for releasable engagement with the retainer. Upon receipt of the arcuate portion within the arcuate channel, the flange releasably engages the retainer to releasably engage the nut within the receiver. The fastener secures the nut within the receiver and thereby secures the rail to the structure. The arcuate channel assists in the releasable engagement between the nut and the rail by assisting in cooperatively orienting and positioning the nut to guide the nut into the receiver. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160380578 | SYSTEMS FOR ATTACHING MOUNTING RAILS ONTO PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING POSTS - A system for connecting a photovoltaic mounting rail onto a mounting post using a connection system with a pair of interlocking grasps having interdigitated fingers that can be locked into the mounting rail when moved by a fastening system. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20180023846 | Node, Support Frame, System and Method | 01-25-2018 |
