06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Assembly system for mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar and wind energy equipment; Roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, metal couplings, bolts and screws
A fastening device includes a fastener and a sealant. The sealant may be disposed about the fastener. Engagement of the fastener with a substrate forces the sealant into at least a borehole defined within the substrate as the fastener engages with the substrate.
A mounting system includes a strut channel, a holder clamp configured to connect with the strut channel, and a support clamp configured to secure the holder clamp. The holder clamp is movable in a vertical direction within the support clamp.
A rail splice for a mounting system of a solar module that is used to connect the solar module to a surface is described. The rail splice fits in a first end of a first rail and a second end of a second rail to connect the first rail and the second rail together into a single rail having an extended length. The rail splice includes a stop at a middle position of the length of the rail splice to prevent over-insertion of the rail splice into either the first or second rail. The rail splice also includes tabs for providing an electrical connection between the rail splice, first rail, and second rail.
A junction box comprising a base configured to mount to a roof, the base including an enclosed bottom, an open end opposite the enclosed bottom, a first side extending from the enclosed bottom to the open end, a second side opposite of the first side, a third side extending from the first side to the second side, and a fourth side opposite the third side, a wall extending from the first side to the second, a high point disposed along the wall, the high point having an angle within a range of 90 degrees and 180 degrees, a lid sized to seal against and hingedly connect to the base, and a flashing that extends from a portion of the first side of the base, from a portion of the second side of the base, and from the wall, in a direction away from the base.
A clamp assembly for securing a solar panel module includes a base that secures to an attachment of a solar module mounting system. The base is connected to a clamp component through a vertical component that enables vertical adjustment of the clamp component relative to the base. The clamp component includes a bottom clamp and a top clamp that connect through a threaded connector and a spring to enable adjustment of a thickness to accommodate a range of solar panel modules. The top clamp further includes a connection interface for receiving a trim component that moves with positioning of the top clamp relative to the bottom clamp and the base.
A solar panel mounting system includes two base rails each having a south clamp, a north stanchion with a north clamp, and ballast rails connected thereto. The base rails are secured to a structure for the installation of solar panels through one or more roof pads. The ballast rails extend transverse to the base rails. The south clamp and north clamp are engaged to secure solar panels. The system also includes a wire management clip for managing wires of the solar installation.
A rail splice for a mounting system of a solar module that is used to connect the solar module to a surface is described. The rail splice fits in a first end of a first rail and a second end of a second rail to connect the first rail and the second rail together into a single rail having an extended length. The rail splice includes a stop at a middle position of the length of the rail splice to prevent over-insertion of the rail splice into either the first or second rail. The rail splice also includes tabs for providing an electrical connection between the rail splice, first rail, and second rail.
F24S 25/35 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles by means of profiles with a cross-section defining separate supporting portions for adjacent modules
F24S 25/37 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles forming coplanar grids comprising longitudinal and transversal profiles
F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
H02S 20/20 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
H02S 20/22 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
A clamp system includes a grounding plate, a retainer, and a nut. The grounding plate has a first opening to receive a fastener. The retainer has a second opening. The nut fits inside of the retainer and has a third opening configured to receive the fastener.
A solar panel mounting system includes two base rails each having a south clamp, a north stanchion with a north clamp, and ballast rails connected thereto. The base rails are secured to a structure for the installation of solar panels through one or more roof pads. The ballast rails extend transverse to the base rails. The south clamp and north clamp are engaged to secure solar panels. The system also includes a wire management clip for managing wires of the solar installation.
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
H02S 20/30 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
H02S 20/24 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs
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CLAMPING ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING SOLAR PANEL MODULES
A clamp assembly for securing a solar panel module includes a clamp base, a clip movably connected to the clamp base, and a biasing fastener extending through the clamp base and the clip. The biasing fastener is configured to bias the clip from the clamp base.
A clamp system includes a grounding plate, a retainer, and a nut. The grounding plate has a first opening to receive a fastener. The retainer has a second opening. The nut fits inside of the retainer and has a third opening configured to receive the fastener.
A clamp assembly for securing a solar panel module includes a clamp base, a clip movably connected to the clamp base, and a biasing fastener extending through the clamp base and the clip. The biasing fastener is configured to bias the clip from the clamp base.
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
H02S 20/26 - Building materials integrated with PV modules, e.g. façade elements
H01R 4/38 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a clamping member acted on by screw or nut
F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws
A junction box comprising a base configured to mount to a roof, the base including an enclosed bottom, an open end opposite the enclosed bottom, a first side extending from the enclosed bottom to the open end, a second side opposite of the first side, a third side extending from the first side to the second side, and a fourth side opposite the third side, a wall extending from the first side to the second, a high point disposed along the wall, the high point having an angle within a range of 90 degrees and 180 degrees, a lid sized to seal against and hingedly connect to the base, and a flashing that extends from a portion of the first side of the base, from a portion of the second side of the base, and from the wall, in a direction away from the base.
A mounting device may include a hook arm including a first vertical portion, a center portion coupled to the first vertical portion at a first end of the center portion, and a second vertical portion coupled to the center portion at a second end of the center portion. The mounting device may also include a hook plate coupled to the hook arm at the second vertical portion via a fastener. The hook plate may include a third vertical portion and a base portion to couple the hook plate to a surface. The mounting device may further include an anti-rotation system to restrict rotation of the hook plate relative to the hook arm.
A solar power system can include a rail and a solar module disposed on the rail. A clamp assembly can couple the solar module to the rail. The clamp assembly can have a clamped configuration in which the solar module is secured to the rail and an unclamped configuration. The clamp assembly can comprise an upper clamp member, a lower clamp member coupled to the rail, and a stabilization member mechanically engaging the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member. The stabilization member can prevent rotation of the lower clamp member relative to the rail when the clamp assembly is in the clamped and unclamped configurations. In the unclamped configuration, the stabilization member can be biased such that the upper clamp member is disposed at a sufficient clearance above the rail to permit the insertion of the solar module between the upper clamp member and the rail.
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
F24S 25/33 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surfaceArrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances
A clamping system configured to clamp a photovoltaic module. The clamping system includes a base. A saddle is movably attached to the base to be moved between a first position, in which at least a portion of the saddle is raised compared to the base, and a second position, in which the at least the portion of the saddle is laid adjacent the base. A keeper is movably attached to the saddle such that the keeper catches the photovoltaic module against the saddle, during installation of the photovoltaic module.
F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
H02S 20/22 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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(1) Mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar panels and structural parts therefor and wind energy generation devices; building material kit for composition shingles comprised of roof flashing of metal, metal l-shaped brackets, metal screws and fittings therefor, sold as a unit.
(2) Non-metal structures for mounting solar panels and structural parts therefor.
(3) Non-metal mounting brackets for use with solar panels and structural parts therefor. (1) Design, engineering, research, development and testing services in the field of mounting and support brackets and structures for use with solar panels and structural parts therefor and related mounting devices.
A solar panel mounting assembly including a cap that includes a secure-side wing, a catch-side wing, and an integral vertical leg that protrudes downwardly from the catch-side wing. The vertical leg is integral with the catch-side wing and has a top end and a bottom end. A plurality of inwardly facing corrugations are disposed at the bottom end of the vertical leg. The solar panel mounting assembly further includes a base that includes a secure-side support surface, a tilted spring support ledge on a catch-side, and a plurality of outwardly-facing corrugations disposed on an upper horizontal portion of the base. An inwardly-facing corrugation of the vertical leg contacts and engages an outwardly-facing corrugation on the upper horizontal portion of the base, and the base is vertically adjustable with respect to the cap.
A mounting system includes a base to mount to a surface, a mounting bracket to mount over the base and to the surface, a clamp for attaching to the mounting bracket and securing a rail segment, and a bonding clamp to mount to the rail segment and secure a solar panel module thereto.
H02S 20/22 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
A mounting system including a base, a cavity with the base and open to a bottom portion of the base. A port extends from a top of the base into the cavity, and a vent is disposed in the top of the base and extends to the cavity. The port being configured to receive an injected sealant to fill the cavity with the injected sealant, thereby sealing around a penetration in a surface by a surface fastener. The injected sealant forcing air from inside the cavity out of the vent to ensure the injected sealant completely fills the cavity. A slide attached on the base protrudes above the top portion of the base and includes one or more guide rails for slidably receiving a bracket.
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Metal hardware cloth, namely, framed wire screen mesh for use in creating enclosures, debris guards, and animal control for solar mounting and racking applications; Metal hardware cloth, namely, framed wire screen mesh for use in creating a barrier around solar arrays; Metal and plastic equipment sold as a unit for animal and debris control comprising wire screen mesh and plastic clipping mechanisms for use with solar mounting and racking applications; Metal guard barriers for rodent control barrier for solar mounting and racking applications; Portable metal free-standing barriers for use with solar mounting and racking applications
A system include a bar, a first spacing tool, and a second spacing tool. The bar has a first end and a second end. The first spacing tool has a first base configured to receive a first rail, a first channel configured to receive a first portion of the bar proximate to the first end, and a first fastener configured to secure the first portion of the bar within the first channel. The second spacing tool has a second base configured to receive a second rail, a second channel configured to receive a second portion of the bar proximate to the second end, and a second fastener configured to secure the second portion of the bar within the second channel.
H02S 20/30 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
F24S 25/65 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent supporting elements, e.g. for connecting profiles together
A system include a bar, a first spacing tool, and a second spacing tool. The bar has a first end and a second end. The first spacing tool has a first base configured to receive a first rail, a first channel configured to receive a first portion of the bar proximate to the first end, and a first fastener configured to secure the first portion of the bar within the first channel. The second spacing tool has a second base configured to receive a second rail, a second channel configured to receive a second portion of the bar proximate to the second end, and a second fastener configured to secure the second portion of the bar within the second channel.
A clamping mechanism includes a first fastener and a second fastener. The second fastener includes a head having a first rib with a first serration, a second rib with a second serration, a third rib with a third serration, and a fourth rib with a fourth serration. The first rib extends a first length and the first serration extends a second length that is less than the first length. The second rib extends a third length and the second serration extends a fourth length that is less than the third length. The third rib extends a fifth length and the third serration extends a sixth length that is less than the fifth length. The fourth rib extends a seventh length and the fourth serration extends an eighth length that is less than the seventh length. The second fastener includes a body coupled to the first fastener.
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
H02S 20/20 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
The present disclosure provides a bracket assembly for securing a photovoltaic (PV) module. The bracket assembly may include a bracket having a top portion and a bottom surface and a clip coupled to the bracket. The clip may include a hooked portion, wherein the clip is configured to be displaced by a PV module from a first position to a second position. The clip may be biased toward the first position, and the hooked portion may be configured to engage an edge feature of the PV module.
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
E04D 3/24 - Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets with special cross-section, e.g. with corrugations on both sides, with ribs, flanges, or the like
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
F24S 25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
F24S 25/613 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures in the form of bent strips or assemblies of stripsHook-like connectorsConnectors to be mounted between building-covering elements
F24S 25/615 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures for fixing to protruding parts of buildings, e.g. to corrugations or to standing seams
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Application service provider (ASP) featuring computer
software for computer aided engineering and computer
assisted design, namely, computer software for extraction,
organization, analysis, mining, presentation and
collaboration of simulation input and output from computer
aided engineering and computer assisted design software in
the field of solar structure planning and installation;
application service provider (ASP) featuring computer
software for generating documents and outputs for use in the
field of solar structure planning and installation; software
as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for solar
project and installation planning; software as a service
(SAAS) services featuring software with functionality to
assist in the design, development, and storage of plans
documents, and information used in solar structure planning
and installation.
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CLAMPING MECHANISM FOR GROUNDING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE(S)
A clamping mechanism includes a first fastener and a second fastener. The second fastener includes a head having a first rib with a first serration, a second rib with a second serration, a third rib with a third serration, and a fourth rib with a fourth serration. The first rib extends a first length and the first serration extends a second length that is less than the first length. The second rib extends a third length and the second serration extends a fourth length that is less than the third length. The third rib extends a fifth length and the third serration extends a sixth length that is less than the fifth length. The fourth rib extends a seventh length and the fourth serration extends an eighth length that is less than the seventh length. The second fastener includes a body coupled to the first fastener.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Metal hardware cloth, namely, framed wire screen mesh for use in creating enclosures, debris guards, and animal control; Metal hardware cloth, namely, framed wire screen mesh for use in creating a barrier around solar arrays; Metal and plastic equipment sold as a unit for animal and debris control comprising wire screen mesh and plastic clipping mechanisms; Metal guard barriers for rodent control barrier; Portable metal free-standing barriers
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Solar panel railing mounts made of metal; metal structures
for mounting solar panel rails; metal mounting brackets for
solar panel rails; metal bases, metal rail connectors, and
rail clamps for mounting solar panel rails; roof mounting
system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof
attachments, namely, metal brackets, bolts and screws;
mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar energy
equipment.
An apparatus and method for mounting a solar panel array on a surface is disclosed. The solar panel array includes a plurality of solar panel modules and a hybrid solar panel module mounting assembly. The hybrid solar panel module mounting assembly includes a component of a rail-based mounting system and a component of a rail-less mounting system. At least one of the plurality of solar panel modules is mounted on the component of the rail-based mounting system and at least one of the plurality of solar panel modules is mounted on the component of the rail-less mounting system.
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
F24S 25/35 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles by means of profiles with a cross-section defining separate supporting portions for adjacent modules
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/65 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent supporting elements, e.g. for connecting profiles together
F24S 25/67 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent modules or their peripheral frames
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electric junction boxes; junction boxes; electric junction
box housings; electric junction box with integrated flashing
for mounting to structures and roofing.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Junction boxes; electric junction box housings; electric junction boxes; waterproof junction boxes; specially adapted junction boxes to be mounted.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
(1) Solar panel railing mounts made of metal; metal structures for mounting solar panel rails; metal mounting brackets for solar panel rails; metal bases, metal rail connectors, and rail clamps for mounting solar panel rails; roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, bolts and screws; mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar energy equipment.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Application service provider (ASP) featuring computer software for computer aided engineering and computer assisted design, namely, computer software for extraction, organization, analysis, mining, presentation and collaboration of simulation input and output from computer aided engineering and computer assisted design software in the field of solar structure planning and installation; application service provider (ASP) featuring computer software for generating documents and outputs for use in the field of solar structure planning and installation; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for solar project and installation planning; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software with functionality to assist in the design, development, and storage of plans documents, and information used in solar structure planning and installation.
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PRODUCTION CURTAILMENT AND AUTONOMOUS LOAD BREAKING
The present disclosure provides curtailing photovoltaic (PV) power output and autonomous load breaking in a backup mode of an electrical system. The electrical system includes a PV system, an energy storage system having a storage converter, and an energy control system. The energy control system is electrically coupled to the PV system, the energy storage system, and a plurality of backup loads. The electrical system includes an autonomous load breaker electrically coupled to a first backup load. When the energy control system switches from an on-grid mode to the backup mode, the storage converter adjusts the frequency of the power supplied to the backup side of the energy control system to a setpoint frequency that curtails PV power output, and the autonomous load breaker electrically disconnects the first backup load from the energy control system.
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
A mounting system for a solar panel module includes a first mount for supporting a solar panel module a first distance above a surface and a second mount for supporting the solar panel module a second distance above the surface. The first mount includes a receptacle to receive a first side of the solar panel module and one or more prongs to engage the solar panel module along the first side. The second mount includes a receptacle to receive a second side of the solar panel module, opposite the first side of the solar panel module, and one or more prongs to engage the solar panel module along the second side.
A mounting system includes a mounting device. The mounting device includes an internal cavity defined in a side of the mounting device, a first sealant aperture defined in the mounting device and opening into the internal cavity, a second sealant aperture defined in the mounting device and opening into the internal cavity, the first sealant aperture and the second sealant aperture being in fluid communication when the mounting device is placed on a surface for use, and a fastener aperture defined through the internal cavity. The mounting system further includes a coupling bracket including a bottom portion, an underside surface of which is correspondingly shaped in conformance with a shape of an outer surface of a central portion of the mounting device so as to be accommodated thereon when in use, and a fastener to couple the mounting device and the coupling bracket together via the fastener aperture.
Rooftop photovoltaic solar systems and methods for installing interconnection wiring for photovoltaic solar systems. Cabling systems can include cable support stands secured underneath shingles. Cabling systems can include molded rubber raceways mounted using raceway clips secured underneath shingles.
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
A mounting system for a solar panel module includes a first mount for supporting a solar panel module a first distance above a surface and a second mount for supporting the solar panel module a second distance above the surface. The first mount includes a receptacle to receive a first side of the solar panel module and one or more prongs to engage the solar panel module along the first side. The second mount includes a receptacle to receive a second side of the solar panel module, opposite the first side of the solar panel module, and one or more prongs to engage the solar panel module along the second side.
A mounting assembly for securing fixtures to a mounting structure may include a first fastener, a washer, a mounting bracket, and second fastener. The first fastener may be coupled to the mounting structure through a mounting aperture. The washer may be disposed around shaft of the first fastener between a head of the first fastener and the mounting surface. The mounting bracket may be disposed on top of the first fastener. The second fastener may be disposed through the mounting bracket and coupled to head of the first fastener. The washer may be a sealing washer that dispenses liquid sealant under compressive force to moisture-proof the securement of the first fastener to the mounting surface.
A method is directed to monitoring and controlling first and second second microgrid systems. The first microgrid system includes a plurality of first loads, a first photovoltaic power generation system, a first energy storage system, and a first energy control system. The second microgrid system includes a plurality of second loads, a second photovoltaic power generation system, a second energy storage system, and a second energy control system. The method includes transmitting, by the first energy control system, electronic data relating to the first microgrid system over a network to a computing device. The method includes transmitting, by the second energy control system, electronic data relating to the second microgrid system over the network to the computing device. The method includes calculating, by the computing device, a state of the electrical system based on the electronic data relating to the first and second microgrid systems.
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
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(1) Electric junction boxes; junction boxes; electric junction box housings; electric junction box with integrated flashing for mounting to structures and roofing.
A mounting device includes a base that has an internal cavity and an open bottom in communication with the internal cavity. The open bottom mounts flush against a mounting surface without flashing when the mounting device. The base also includes a sealant within the internal cavity. The sealant directly contacts the mounting surface when the mounting device is secured to the mounting surface. The mounting device also includes a fastener opening defined in a top of the base and extending through the top to the internal cavity. The fastener opening is for receiving a fastener to secure the mounting device to the mounting surface. The securing causes the sealant to directly contact the mounting surface and the open bottom to mount flush against the mounting surface. The mounting device also includes a member extending upwardly from the top of the base and defining a first attachment face having an aperture.
An electrical junction box mount apparatus including a base for mounting to a mounting surface and a lid sized to seal against the base. The base includes a mounting portion having a penetration area. A periphery of the penetration area is circumscribed via a groove formed into a bottom surface of the base such that upon placing the base on a mounting surface, the groove encloses empty space within the groove against the mounting surface.
A clamp assembly includes a clamp with a lateral edge support portion that extends in a first direction to support against a lateral edge of the module. A flange extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction to clamp against an upper surface of the solar panel module in coordination with the lateral edge support portion. A nut is configured to align with the clamp. The nut receives a fastener. The nut has an outer surface to engage the second surface of the lateral edge support portion to prevent rotation of the nut. A connection member extends from the nut in a position that is fixed. A head of the connection member is shaped such that, in a first orientation, the head is accommodated passage through a slot in the intermediary member, and in a second orientation, the head is prevented from passage through the slot.
A clamp assembly configured to clamp a frame of a photovoltaic (PV) module, the clamp assembly including a first clamp portion shaped to receive an outside surface of the frame and a second clamp portion shaped to secure a flange of the frame between the second clamp portion and a portion of the first clamp portion, wherein the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion are mounted on a bolt. The clamp assembly further includes a stanchion having a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side including apertures through which the bolt is inserted.
F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
The present disclosure provides a method for controlling an energy control system. The method includes detecting a power outage at a grid interconnection. The method includes connecting a first set of the plurality of backup loads to a backup load interconnection, in which the backup load interconnection is electrically coupled to a backup power interconnection. The method includes disconnecting a second set of the plurality of backup loads from the backup load connection such that power is interrupted between the backup power source and the second set of backup loads. The method includes receiving a request from a user device to connect at least one load of the second set of the plurality of backup loads to the backup interconnection. The method includes determining whether to connect one load of the second set of the plurality of backup loads to the backup interconnection according to one or more programmed rules.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
B60L 8/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply from forces of nature, e.g. sun or wind
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
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Metal hardware cloth, namely, framed wire screen mesh for use in creating enclosures, debris guards, and animal control; Metal hardware cloth, namely, framed wire screen mesh for use in creating a barrier around solar arrays; Metal and plastic equipment sold as a unit for animal and debris control comprising wire screen mesh and plastic clipping mechanisms; Metal guard barriers for rodent control barrier; Portable metal free-standing barriers
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Solar panel railing mounts made of metal; metal mounting brackets for solar panel rails; metal bases, metal rail connectors, and metal rail clamps for mounting solar panel rails; roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, bolts and screws; mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar energy equipment; Mounting rail made of metal for use with solar energy equipment; Roof mounting system comprising metal rail, metal brackets, metal roof ballast trays and metal wind deflectors Electric junction boxes; junction boxes; electric junction box housings; electric junction box with integrated flashing for mounting to structures and roofing
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Metal structures for mounting solar panels; mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar and wind energy equipment; ground mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and attachments, namely, metal brackets, bolts and screws for solar and wind energy equipment; metal structures for securing mounting solar and wind energy equipment
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Application service provider (ASP) featuring computer software for computer aided engineering and computer assisted design, namely, computer software for extraction, organization, analysis, mining, presentation and collaboration of simulation input and output from computer aided engineering and computer assisted design software in the field of solar structure planning and installation; Application service provider (ASP) featuring computer software for generating documents and outputs for use in the field of solar structure planning and installation; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for solar project and installation planning; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software with functionality to assist in the design, development, and storage of plans documents, and information used in solar structure planning and installation
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Metal hardware, namely, solar panel railing mounts; metal structures for mounting solar panel rails; metal mounting brackets for solar panel rails; metal bases, metal rail connectors, and rail clamps for mounting solar panel rails; roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, bolts and screws for solar and wind energy equipment; mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar energy equipment
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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metal structures for mounting solar panels; metal mounting brackets for solar panel base attachments; metal bases, metal connectors, and clamps for mounting solar panels; roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, bolts and screws; mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar energy equipment
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Metal hardware, namely, solar panel railing mounts; metal structures for mounting solar panel rails; metal mounting brackets for solar panel rails; metal bases, metal rail connectors, and rail clamps for mounting solar panel rails; roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, bolts and screws for solar and wind energy equipment; mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar energy equipment
An apparatus and method for mounting a solar panel array on a surface is disclosed. The solar panel array includes a plurality of solar panel modules and a hybrid solar panel module mounting assembly. The hybrid solar panel module mounting assembly includes a component of a rail-based mounting system and a component of a rail-less mounting system. At least one of the plurality of solar panel modules is mounted on the component of the rail-based mounting system and at least one of the plurality of solar panel modules is mounted on the component of the rail-less mounting system.
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
F24S 25/35 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles by means of profiles with a cross-section defining separate supporting portions for adjacent modules
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/65 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent supporting elements, e.g. for connecting profiles together
F24S 25/67 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent modules or their peripheral frames
An apparatus and method for mounting a solar panel in a solar panel mounting assembly is disclosed. The solar panel mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket and a helical drive, where the mounting bracket is vertically adjustable by the helical drive. The helical drive engages with a stanchion that is variably positioned along a base member that is fixed to a roof.
A channel having a base portion, an open central region, and an integral pair of sidewalls. The integral pair of sidewalls having an upper portion of each sidewall that includes an inward-facing downturned internal flange and an outward-facing upturned external flange.
A tiered mounting system includes a base plate including a mounting guide rail having a plurality of mounting grooves that extend along opposing sides of the guide rail. The system also includes an object mount connector having a plurality of mounting ridges. The object mount connector is configured to: slidingly engage the mounting guide rail via insertion of one or more of the plurality of mounting ridges within a corresponding one or more of the plurality of mounting grooves, and lock in place along the mounting guide rail via a bolt placed through the object mount connector and secured tightly to an inner track of the mounting guide rail.
F24S 25/33 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
F24S 25/30 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
A clamping mechanism includes a body defining a first end, a second end, a module engagement component disposed proximate to the first end, and a clamp actuation component disposed proximate to the second end. The module engagement component engages a portion of a solar module frame. The clamping mechanism includes a rail engagement component that engages at least a portion of a rail to which the solar module frame couples. The clamping mechanism includes a fastener that engages the clamp actuation component for imparting movement to the module engagement component such that the module engagement component engages the portion of the solar module frame.
H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
A clamping mechanism includes a body defining a first end, a second end, a module engagement component disposed proximate to the first end, and a clamp actuation component disposed proximate to the second end. The module engagement component engages a portion of a solar module frame. The clamping mechanism includes a rail engagement component that engages at least a portion of a rail to which the solar module frame couples. The clamping mechanism includes a fastener that engages the clamp actuation component for imparting movement to the module engagement component such that the module engagement component engages the portion of the solar module frame.
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
An end clamp for installation of a solar module includes a cap member that is installed in an opening of a rail. The end clamp also includes an assembly having a slider member and a base member, and also includes a fastener that attaches the assembly to the cap member. The slider member moves relative to the base member to clamp down on a flange of the solar module based on tightening of the fastener.
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Electric junction boxes; junction boxes; electric junction box housings; electric junction box with integrated flashing for mounting to structures and roofing
A universal mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a sloped support surface, such as a sloped roof, is disclosed herein. The universal 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.
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
F24S 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surfaceArrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances
F16B 5/00 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
A solar module skirt assembly includes a skirt that is attached to a frame of a solar module, and a clip to attach the skirt to the solar module. The clip includes a first portion to attach to a frame of the solar module and to the skirt, a second portion to hold a portion of the frame of the solar module and a portion of the skirt, and a fastener to affix the clip to the frame of the solar module and the portion of the skirt.
A bracket includes a base configured to be mounted to a mounting surface and a flange extending from the base and positioned to bisect the base thereby forming a first side and a second side of the base. The base includes a first hole disposed along a central axis of the base and in the first side of the base, a second hole disposed along the central axis of the base and in the second side of the base, and one or more divots formed in a top side of the base and disposed on the first side of the base. Fasteners are inserted through the first hole and the second hole when the bracket is secured to a first mounting structure. Furthermore, fasteners are inserted through the first hole, the second hole, and are drilled through the one or more divots when the bracket is secured to a second mounting structure.
E04D 13/00 - Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coveringsRoof drainage
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
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Providing training services to members of the construction and installation trades in the field of construction, roofing, electrical and solar installation; Educational services, namely, a continuing program about solar energy products and equipment accessible by means of in person training and audio-video means; Educational services, namely, providing training in the fields of installation of solar energy products and equipment; Providing online non-downloadable videos in the field of solar energy products and equipment Testing, analysis and evaluation of the solar racking products installed by others to determine conformity with manufacturer standards and industry best practices; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of solar racking installation projects by installers to determine conformity with manufacturer and industry standards; Quality evaluation of installers in the field of installation and repair of solar racking and solar installations
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Providing training services to members of the construction and installation trades in the field of construction, roofing, electrical and solar installation; Educational services, namely, a continuing program about solar energy products and equipment accessible by means of in person training and audio-video means; Educational services, namely, providing training in the fields of installation of solar energy products and equipment; Providing online non-downloadable videos in the field of solar energy products and equipment Testing, analysis and evaluation of the solar racking products installed by others to determine conformity with manufacturer standards and industry best practices; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of solar racking installation projects by installers to determine conformity with manufacturer and industry standards; Quality evaluation of installers in the field of installation and repair of solar racking and solar installations
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Providing training services to members of the construction and installation trades in the field of construction, roofing, electrical and solar installation; Educational services, namely, a continuing program about solar energy products and equipment accessible by means of in person training and audio-video means; Educational services, namely, providing training in the fields of installation of solar energy products and equipment; Providing online non-downloadable videos in the field of solar energy products and equipment Testing, analysis and evaluation of the solar racking products installed by others to determine conformity with manufacturer standards and industry best practices; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of solar racking installation projects by installers to determine conformity with manufacturer and industry standards; Quality evaluation of installers in the field of installation and repair of solar racking and solar installations
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SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND MOUNTING SYSTEM USING THE SAME
A support assembly for mounting photovoltaic modules on a support surface and a mounting system including the same are disclosed herein. The support assembly may comprise a the body portion including a base portion and at least one upright support member coupled to the base portion, the at least one upright support member comprising an integrally formed ballast tray slot in one side thereof for receiving an upturned edge of a ballast tray; and at least one clamp subassembly coupled to the at least one upright support member of the body portion, the at least one clamp subassembly configured to be coupled to one or more photovoltaic modules. In addition to a plurality of support assemblies, the mounting system may further comprise at least one ballast tray support bracket, the ballast tray support bracket supporting a portion of a ballast tray on the support surface.
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
H02S 20/24 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs
F24S 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surfaceArrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/16 - Arrangement of interconnected standing structuresStanding structures having separate supporting portions for adjacent modules
F24S 25/11 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface using shaped bodies, e.g. concrete elements, foamed elements or moulded box-like elements
H01L 31/02 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof - Details
The present disclosure provides an electrical system that includes an energy control system, a photovoltaic (PV) power generation system electrically coupled to the energy control system, an energy storage system electrically coupled to the energy control system, and a smart load panel electrically coupled to the energy control system and to a plurality of backup loads. The energy control system operates in an on-grid mode electrically connecting the PV power generation system to a utility grid and a backup mode electrically disconnecting the PV power generation system from the utility grid. The smart load panel selectively disconnects one or more of the plurality of backup loads from the energy control system when the energy control system is in the on-grid mode and when the energy control system is in the backup mode.
A solar panel mounting system including a rail and a clip. When a first notch of the rail receives a portion of a rib of the rail, the clip is positioned on the rail to receive an end of a first solar panel having a first thickness, and when a second notch of the rail receives the portion of the rib, the clip is positioned on the rail to receive an end of a second solar panel having a second thickness different than the first thickness of the first solar panel.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Solar panel railing mounts made of metal; metal structures for mounting solar panel rails; metal mounting brackets for solar panel rails; metal bases, metal rail connectors, and rail clamps for mounting solar panel rails; roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, bolts and screws; mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar energy equipment
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar and wind energy equipment; Roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, metal bolts, and metal screws; Metal structures for securing and mounting solar and wind energy equipment
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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Mounting brackets made of metal for use with solar and wind energy equipment; Roof mounting system comprising metal mounting brackets and metal roof attachments, namely, metal brackets, metal bolts, and metal screws; Metal structures for securing and mounting solar and wind energy equipment
An attachment bracket apparatus includes a base and a flange extending vertically from the base. A central axis extends along the length of the base. A first hole is disposed along the central axis of the base and in the first side of the base. A second hole is disposed along the central axis of the base and in the second side of the base. One or more third holes are disposed on the first side of the base, and one or more fourth holes are disposed on the second side of the base. At least the one or more third holes, respectively, are positioned offset from the central axis and are further offset from each other, respectively, in a direction that is perpendicular to a direction of extension of the central axis.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
A mounting device including a base having an open bottom, a longitudinal axis, and a linear guide on the base. The linear guide guides support hardware in linear movement along the longitudinal axis. An internal cavity is under the base for containing a sealant against and in cooperation with a roof when the mounting device is secured to the roof. An opening is though the base is for receiving a fastener when the mounting device is secured to the roof. The opening is in communication with the internal cavity. The linear guide extends beyond the internal cavity.
An apparatus and method for mounting a solar panel array on a surface is disclosed. The solar panel array includes a plurality of solar panel modules and a hybrid solar panel module mounting assembly. The hybrid solar panel module mounting assembly includes a component of a rail-based mounting system and a component of a rail-less mounting system. At least one of the plurality of solar panel modules is mounted on the component of the rail-based mounting system and at least one of the plurality of solar panel modules is mounted on the component of the rail-less mounting system.
H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
F24S 25/35 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles by means of profiles with a cross-section defining separate supporting portions for adjacent modules
F24S 25/636 - ClampsClips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/65 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent supporting elements, e.g. for connecting profiles together
F24S 25/67 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent modules or their peripheral frames
A wire management clip for positioning and securing wires, cables, and other components relative to a rail, such as a rail of a modular rail system. The wire management clip includes a body that defines a passage through which a securing device may be inserted to secure the wires, cables, or components to the wire management clip. The wire management clip includes an interface surface against which the wires press when secured by the securing device. The wire management clip also includes a second interface for frictionally interfacing with the rail to resist movement of the wire management clip after installation on the rail.
F24S 25/33 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
A ballast system includes a first ballast tray and a second ballast tray. The first ballast tray has a first side profile including a south leg connected to a north leg. The second ballast tray has a second side profile that is different than the first side profile. A length of the north leg of the second side profile is greater than a length of the south leg of the first side profile, and a height of the north leg of the second side profile is substantially equal to a height of the south leg of the first side profile. The north leg of the second side profile includes a curvature so as to partially curve toward the south leg of the second side profile.
H02S 20/30 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
F24S 25/33 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
F24S 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surfaceArrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances
H02S 20/24 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs
A ballast system includes a first ballast tray and a second ballast tray. The first ballast tray has a first side profile including a south leg connected to a north leg. The second ballast tray has a second side profile that is different than the first side profile. A length of the north leg of the second side profile is greater than a length of the south leg of the first side profile, and a height of the north leg of the second side profile is substantially equal to a height of the south leg of the first side profile. The north leg of the second side profile includes a curvature so as to partially curve toward the south leg of the second side profile.
F24S 25/33 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
F24S 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surfaceArrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances
H02M 7/04 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
H02S 20/24 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs
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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY
A mounting assembly includes a rail configured to support a photovoltaic module. The rail includes a first slot, a second slot, and a web extending between the first slot and the second slot. The web being offset from a plane extending along an outer surface of the rail, so as to form a recess in the second side of the rail. The mount assembly further includes a clip configured to be secured to the rail and to a secondary structure. The clip includes a base having a flange extending from an end of the base, and an arm extending from the base in a second direction opposite the first direction, the flange being inserted in the second slot when the clip is secured to the rail and the secondary structure and at least a portion of the arm abuts the recess of the rail when the clip is secured to the rail.
F24S 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surfaceArrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances
H02S 20/20 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
H02S 20/30 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
A ballast system includes a first ballast tray and a second ballast tray. The first ballast tray has a first side profile including a south leg connected to a north leg. The second ballast tray has a second side profile that is different than the first side profile. A length of the north leg of the second side profile is greater than a length of the south leg of the first side profile, and a height of the north leg of the second side profile is substantially equal to a height of the south leg of the first side profile. The north leg of the second side profile includes a curvature so as to partially curve toward the south leg of the second side profile.
H02S 20/24 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs
