Embodiments of the present disclosure include a rotation locking assembly for addressing dynamic effects of photovoltaic (PV) modules in a solar installation. In some embodiments, the rotation locking assembly includes a rotational locking mechanism, where the rotational locking mechanism includes a shaft, a locking component rotationally connected to the shaft, and a static cog that may be configured to engage the locking component and stop rotation of the shaft. Additionally, the rotation locking assembly includes a means for transmitting rotation of a torque tube to rotation of the shaft, where the locking mechanism is configured to limit rotation of the torque tube in response to an angular velocity of the torque tube exceeding a threshold.
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a rotation locking assembly for addressing dynamic effects of photovoltaic (PV) modules in a solar installation. In some embodiments, the rotation locking assembly includes a rotational locking mechanism, where the rotational locking mechanism includes a shaft, a locking component rotationally connected to the shaft, and a static cog that may be configured to engage the locking component and stop rotation of the shaft. Additionally, the rotation locking assembly includes a means for transmitting rotation of a torque tube to rotation of the shaft, where the locking mechanism is configured to limit rotation of the torque tube in response to an angular velocity of the torque tube exceeding a threshold.
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Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers
with embedded operating software for positioning solar
panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells
relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of
computer hardware systems and electronic devices with
embedded operating software for orienting solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to
the sun.
A photovoltaic (PV) module clamp may be configured to interface with a torque tube and a PV module rail fixedly coupled to a PV module. The PV module clamp may include a seating portion made of two or more lateral walls and a base surface. A clamp body of the PV module clamp may be coupled to the seating portion. The clamp body may include a shape corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the torque tube. The PV module clamp may include a fastening feature for interlocking the PV module clamp with the PV module rail responsive to the PV module rail being seated in the seating portion of the PV module clamp.
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p. ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; Metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; Solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; Motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for positioning solar panels; Motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for orienting solar panels Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; Photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; Photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
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(1) Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun.
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure address problems experienced in conventional solar panel tracking systems, including problems associated with wear and damage that can be caused at load bearing interfaces between a bearing and a bearing housing. Embodiments disclosed herein address this issue by positioning a wear guard at the interface between the bearing and the bearing housing. The wear guard may include a smooth controlled surface that minimizes damage between the bearing and the bearing housing.
A mounting rail system configured to couple to a photovoltaic (PV) module is disclosed. The mounting rail system may include a mounting rail and an interlock component. The mounting rail may include an upper portion that includes a surface configured to physically engage with a bottom surface of a module frame of the PV module. The interlock component may be engaged with the mounting rail. The interlock component may include a clip. The clip and the upper portion of the mounting rail may at least partially define an aperture configured to receive a lip of the module frame during installation of the PV module to interlock the module frame with the mounting rail. The interlock component may include a separate piece of material from the mounting rail.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for
supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and
driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position
an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers,
namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for
machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules,
and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun;
solar trackers for electric power generation systems
comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting
solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic
cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for
positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for
land vehicles, for orienting solar panels. Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers
with embedded operating software for positioning solar
panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells
relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of
computer hardware systems and electronic devices with
embedded operating software for orienting solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to
the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer
hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic
controllers to control movement of solar trackers for
orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells relative to the sun.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for
supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and
driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position
an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers,
namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for
machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules,
and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun;
solar trackers for electric power generation systems
comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting
solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic
cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for
positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for
land vehicles, for orienting solar panels. Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers
with embedded operating software for positioning solar
panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells
relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of
computer hardware systems and electronic devices with
embedded operating software for orienting solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to
the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer
hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic
controllers to control movement of solar trackers for
orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells relative to the sun.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for
supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and
driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position
an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers,
namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for
machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules,
and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun;
solar trackers for electric power generation systems
comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting
solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic
cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for
positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for
land vehicles, for orienting solar panels. Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers
with embedded operating software for positioning solar
panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells
relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of
computer hardware systems and electronic devices with
embedded operating software for orienting solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to
the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer
hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic
controllers to control movement of solar trackers for
orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells relative to the sun.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; Photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
A mounting rail may be configured to couple to a first photovoltaic (PV) module and a second PV module. The mounting rail may include a hooked mechanism and an attachment feature. The hooked mechanism may at least partially define an aperture configured to receive a portion of a first module frame associated with the first PV module. The hooked mechanism may also physically engage with a surface of the first module frame to couple the first module frame to the mounting rail and to prevent the first module frame from unintentionally uncoupling from the mounting rail. The attachment feature may interface with a second module frame associated with the second PV module to couple the second module frame to the mounting rail.
A mounting rail may be configured to couple to a first photovoltaic (PV) module and a second PV module. The mounting rail may include a hooked mechanism and an attachment feature. The hooked mechanism may at least partially define an aperture configured to receive a portion of a first module frame associated with the first PV module. The hooked mechanism may also physically engage with a surface of the first module frame to couple the first module frame to the mounting rail and to prevent the first module frame from unintentionally uncoupling from the mounting rail. The attachment feature may interface with a second module frame associated with the second PV module to couple the second module frame to the mounting rail.
A clip for attaching a frame rail to a mounting rail in a photovoltaic (PV) module system may include a first arm and a second arm, both with proximal and distal ends, and a connecting body that connects the proximal ends of the first arm and second arm. The first arm includes a first retention recess that may be configured to interface with a first clip retention tab and the second arm includes a second retention recess that may be configured to interface with a second clip retention tab. The first arm, the second arm, and the connecting body define a slot that may be configured to receive a mounting rail flange and a frame rail flange. One or more of the first arm, the second arm, or the connecting body may be configured to elastically deform to apply a spring force when the clip is in a compressed state.
H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
F24S 25/61 - Moyens de fixation, p. ex. moyens d’assemblage, spécialement adaptés pour supporter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire pour ancrer au sol ou à la structure d’un bâtiment
A mounting rail for securing photovoltaic (PV) modules to an underlying support structure, such as a torque tube. The mounting rail may include a body and a bracket that is attached to the body and configured to be secured around at least a portion of the support structure.
A mounting rail for securing photovoltaic (PV) modules to an underlying support structure, such as a torque tube. The mounting rail may include a body and a bracket that is attached to the body and configured to be secured around at least a portion of the support structure.
H02S 20/20 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p. ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
18.
SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SECURING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE TO A MOUNTING RAIL
A clip for attaching a frame rail to a mounting rail in a photovoltaic (PV) module system may include a first arm and a second arm, both with proximal and distal ends, and a connecting body that connects the proximal ends of the first arm and second arm. The first arm includes a first retention recess that may be configured to interface with a first clip retention tab and the second arm includes a second retention recess that may be configured to interface with a second clip retention tab. The first arm, the second arm, and the connecting body define a slot that may be configured to receive a mounting rail flange and a frame rail flange. One or more of the first arm, the second arm, or the connecting body may be configured to elastically deform to apply a spring force when the clip is in a compressed state.
Variable angle torque tube connectors are described that include a means for connecting different torque tube sections at different angular orientations. The means for connecting may also translate rotation from one torque tube section to another. In some embodiments, the variable angle torque tube connector may also include a means for applying a rotational torque to a component of the means for connecting different torque tube sections in order to rotate the torque tube sections so that attached photovoltaic modules track a location of the Sun throughout the day.
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
F24S 30/00 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
F24S 30/455 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire pour le déplacement en rotation avec deux axes de rotation avec un axe primaire horizontal
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(1) Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(2) Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for orienting solar panels.
(3) Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(2) Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for orienting solar panels.
(3) Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(2) Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for orienting solar panels.
(3) Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun.
A first embodiment of a torque tube coupler may include an outer body that includes a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface adjacent to the first abutting surface. Set screws may be inserted into one or more channels of the first abutting surface. Tightening the set screws may force the abutting surfaces away from each other and the outer body to press against an inner surface of a torque tube. Another embodiment of the torque tube coupler may include a central ring sized based on a size of a torque tube. The torque tube coupler may also include a set of fingers that extend away from a first side of the central ring and are shaped to flex radially outward. The torque tube coupler may include a core disposed within the set of fingers that, when drawn towards the central ring, causes the fingers to flex radially outwards.
F16D 1/08 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu de serrageAccouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu et clavette longitudinale
F16B 7/18 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques utilisant des éléments filetés
F16D 1/10 - Accouplements à action rapide dans lesquels les pièces sont simplement présentées dans l'axe
H02S 30/00 - Détails structurels des modules photovoltaïques [PV] autres que ceux qui concernent la conversion de la lumière
An on-site photovoltaic (PV) module assembly system and process may involve customizing assembly of a row of PV modules at the location of a particular solar site. Mounting rails or other mounting structures configured to interface a PV module with a torque tube may be positioned along the torque tube on site to account for physical characteristics and properties of the particular solar site. PV modules may be attached to one or more of the mounting rails by an adhesive. Using the adhesive to attach the PV modules to the mounting rails may increase the flexibility of PV module installation along the torque tube. Use of the adhesive may also decrease the number of fastening components included with the mounting rail and the PV module, such as a structural rail or module rails.
An on-site photovoltaic (PV) module assembly system and process may involve customizing assembly of a row of PV modules at the location of a particular solar site. Mounting rails or other mounting structures configured to interface a PV module with a torque tube may be positioned along the torque tube on site to account for physical characteristics and properties of the particular solar site. PV modules may be attached to one or more of the mounting rails by an adhesive. Using the adhesive to attach the PV modules to the mounting rails may increase the flexibility of PV module installation along the torque tube. Use of the adhesive may also decrease the number of fastening components included with the mounting rail and the PV module, such as a structural rail or module rails.
A system for reducing torsional deflection, or a deformation caused by the application of a twisting force, in the torque tubes of solar panel tracking systems is provided. The system may include a first mechanism that may be coupled to the torque tube at the first location. This first mechanism may have a plurality of positional configurations that are determined by a rotational position of the torque tube at the first location. A second mechanism may be coupled to the torque tube at a second location. A linking member may communicate a positional configuration of the first mechanism to the second mechanism. The second mechanism may limit the torsional deflection of the torque tube at the second location based on the rotational position of the torque tube at the first location.
A method may include positioning one or more PV module mounting devices along a length of a structural component. The method may include specifying one or more parameters related to fastening the PV module mounting devices to the structural component, the one or more parameters indicating a spacing between the PV module mounting devices. The method may include fastening, by an automated attachment equipment, the PV module mounting devices to the structural component based on the specified parameters and moving the PV module mounting devices fastened to the structural component to an assembly platform.
F24S 25/65 - Moyens de fixation, p. ex. moyens d’assemblage, spécialement adaptés pour supporter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire pour coupler des éléments de support adjacents, p. ex. pour joindre des connecteurs profilés ensemble
F24S 25/00 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
F24S 25/60 - Moyens de fixation, p. ex. moyens d’assemblage, spécialement adaptés pour supporter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
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Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for orienting solar panels Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for orienting solar panels Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for positioning solar panels; motors and gears, other than for land vehicles, for orienting solar panels Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
A mounting bracket suitable for facilitating the connection of components in a photovoltaic system may include a unibody piece of metal. The unibody piece of metal may include a first portion, a second portion, and a rigid body. The first portion may form a first plane and be configured to couple with a support column. The first portion may include a first opening. The second portion may form a second plane. The second portion may include an opening to permit the opening to receive a fastener to couple the components to the mounting bracket. The rigid body may overlap at least part of the first portion and be generally parallel to the first plane. The rigid body may include a second opening corresponding to the first opening to permit the second opening and the first opening to both receive a fastener to couple the mounting bracket to the support column.
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p. ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
A torque tube coupler may include a sleeve. The sleeve may include an outer surface, a first opening, and a second opening. The outer surface may be configured to physically engage with portions of internal surfaces of a first torque tube segment and a second torque tube segment. The first opening may be configured to be positioned proximate a first countersunk opening of the first torque tube segment. The second opening may be configured to be positioned proximate a second countersunk opening of the second torque tube segment. The first opening and the second opening may be configured to receive fasteners via the first countersunk opening and the second countersunk opening to couple the first torque tube segment and the second torque tube segment to the sleeve to form a torque tube comprising a flush external surface.
A torque tube coupler may include a sleeve. The sleeve may include an outer surface, a first opening, and a second opening. The outer surface may be configured to physically engage with portions of internal surfaces of a first torque tube segment and a second torque tube segment. The first opening may be configured to be positioned proximate a first countersunk opening of the first torque tube segment. The second opening may be configured to be positioned proximate a second countersunk opening of the second torque tube segment. The first opening and the second opening may be configured to receive fasteners via the first countersunk opening and the second countersunk opening to couple the first torque tube segment and the second torque tube segment to the sleeve to form a torque tube comprising a flush external surface.
F16D 1/08 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu de serrageAccouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu et clavette longitudinale
H02S 20/30 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle
F24S 30/00 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
A mounting rail (114) configured to connect to a photovoltaic (PV) module may include an upper portion (132), a first alignment member (128a), and a second alignment member (128b). The upper portion may include a surface configured to physically engage with a bottom surface (352) of a module rail (120) associated with the PV module. The first alignment member (128a) may extend from the surface of the upper portion (132) at a first location. The first alignment member may also be configured to physically engage with a side surface of the module rail. The second alignment member (128b) may extend from the surface of the upper portion (132) at a second location. The second alignment member may also be configured to physically engage with the side surface of the module rail.
F24S 25/12 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire se dressant dans des directions opposées à la surface de support utilisant des poteaux combinés à des profilés supérieurs
F24S 25/60 - Moyens de fixation, p. ex. moyens d’assemblage, spécialement adaptés pour supporter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
H02S 20/20 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible
35.
STOWING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULES IN RESPONSE TO WEATHER EVENT FORECASTS
Methods and systems stowing one or more photovoltaic (PV) modules based on a weather event forecasts are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving a weather event forecast, such as a snow event forecast, for a location of a tracking system that includes a plurality of PV modules, determining that the weather event forecast for the location of the tracking system exceeds a threshold level of severity, and automatically positioning the plurality of PV modules at the location of the tracking system into a stow configuration. In some embodiments, the method may further require receiving confirmation of the weather event from a sensor at the location of the tracking system before positioning the PV modules in the stow configuration.
G05B 19/4155 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par le déroulement du programme, c.-à-d. le déroulement d'un programme de pièce ou le déroulement d'une fonction machine, p. ex. choix d'un programme
F24S 20/00 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire spécialement adaptés à des usages ou des environnements particuliers
Methods and systems stowing one or more photovoltaic (PV) modules based on a weather event forecasts are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving a weather event forecast, such as a snow event forecast, for a location of a tracking system that includes a plurality of PV modules, determining that the weather event forecast for the location of the tracking system exceeds a threshold level of severity, and automatically positioning the plurality of PV modules at the location of the tracking system into a stow configuration. In some embodiments, the method may further require receiving confirmation of the weather event from a sensor at the location of the tracking system before positioning the PV modules in the stow configuration.
A solar tracker assembly is provided which includes a support column, a torque tube or torsion beam connected to the support column, a mounting mechanism attached to the torque tube or torsion beam, a drive system connected to the torque tube or torsion beam, and a spring counter-balance assembly connected to the torque tube or torsion beam. An exemplary spring counter-balance assembly comprises a bearing housing and a bushing disposed within the bearing housing and configured to be slideably mounted onto the torque tube or torsion beam, and one or more compressible cords made of a flexible material. The compressible cords are located between the bushing and the bearing housing and provide damping during rotational movement of the solar tracker assembly.
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
F16M 11/12 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation dans plus d'une direction
F24S 25/12 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire se dressant dans des directions opposées à la surface de support utilisant des poteaux combinés à des profilés supérieurs
F24S 30/00 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
F24S 30/452 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire pour le déplacement en rotation avec deux axes de rotation avec un axe primaire vertical
A mounting assembly may include an arced connecting member that includes a first drive chain along a bottom surface of the arced connecting member, a second drive chain positioned adjacent to the first drive chain, and a third drive chain in a gap between the first and the second drive chains. The mounting assembly may include an intermittent-motion drive system that has a drive wheel with a nub extending from a lateral surface of the drive wheel, the nub being shaped to interface with notches included along the third drive chain. The intermittent-motion drive system may include a first and a second protrusion shaped to interface with surfaces of the first and second drive chains, respectively. Rotation of a drive axle extending through the drive wheel may affect rotation of the drive wheel, rotational movement of the nub extending from the drive wheel, and movement of the arced connecting member.
F16H 27/06 - Mécanismes à broches d'entraînement pénétrant des encoches entraînées, p. ex. entraînements à croix de Malte
F16H 29/12 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif par des organes d'entraînement intermittent, p. ex. avec action de roue libre entre des organes d'entraînement et entraînés rotatifs
F24S 25/70 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire comprenant des moyens pour ajuster la position finale ou l’orientation des éléments de support par rapport aux autres éléments de support ou à une surface de montageAgencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire comprenant des moyens pour compenser les tolérances de montage
F24S 30/00 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure address problems experienced in conventional solar panel tracking systems, including problems associated with wear and damage that can be caused at load bearing interfaces between a bearing and a bearing housing. Embodiments disclosed herein address this issue by positioning a wear guard at the interface between the bearing and the bearing housing. The wear guard may include a smooth controlled surface that minimizes damage between the bearing and the bearing housing.
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure address problems experienced in conventional solar panel tracking systems, including problems associated with wear and damage that can be caused at load bearing interfaces between a bearing and a bearing housing. Embodiments disclosed herein address this issue by positioning a wear guard at the interface between the bearing and the bearing housing. The wear guard may include a smooth controlled surface that minimizes damage between the bearing and the bearing housing.
A photovoltaic module mounting system may include a module clamp that includes a central section that includes two first walls connected at the top of each first wall by a first connecting surface. The central section may have a first cross-sectional height corresponding to a height of each of the first walls and a first width corresponding to a distance between the two first walls. The module clamp may have ends that include two second walls connected at the top of each second wall by a second connecting surface in which each of the ends has a second cross-sectional height that is shorter than the first cross-sectional height and a second width that is wider than the first width. The central section may be connected to each of the ends such that the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are bridged and form a bowtie shape.
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
B23P 13/02 - Fabrication d'objets métalliques par des opérations impliquant un usinage à la machine, mais non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe dans lesquelles seules les opérations d'usinage à la machine sont importantes
An alignment bracket suitable for facilitating the connection of solar components in a PV system may include a first surface, a second surface, and an attachment member. The first surface may be configured to physically interface with a corresponding surface of a solar component of the PV system. The second surface may be configured to physically interface with a corresponding surface of a support column. The attachment member may include an engagement surface configured to engage with a part of the support column to facilitate a position of the second surface relative to the corresponding surface of the support column.
H02S 20/10 - Structures de support directement fixées sur le sol
F24S 25/12 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire se dressant dans des directions opposées à la surface de support utilisant des poteaux combinés à des profilés supérieurs
F24S 25/65 - Moyens de fixation, p. ex. moyens d’assemblage, spécialement adaptés pour supporter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire pour coupler des éléments de support adjacents, p. ex. pour joindre des connecteurs profilés ensemble
An alignment bracket suitable for facilitating the connection of solar components in a PV system may include a first surface, a second surface, and an attachment member. The first surface may be configured to physically interface with a corresponding surface of a solar component of the PV system. The second surface may be configured to physically interface with a corresponding surface of a support column. The attachment member may include an engagement surface configured to engage with a part of the support column to facilitate a position of the second surface relative to the corresponding surface of the support column.
A photovoltaic (PV) module distribution device may include a platform and an installation arm. The platform may be configured to store a plurality of PV modules in a pre-determined orientation. Each of the PV modules may include solar components that are pre-assembled to form a corresponding PV module. The installation arm may be configured to retrieve a PV module of the plurality of PV modules from the platform. The installation arm may also be configured to position the PV module proximate a support column physically located proximate the PV module distribution device to permit a user to attach the PV module to the support column.
B60P 1/02 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec mouvement parallèle de haut en bas de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B60P 1/52 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant des rouleaux sur l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B60P 3/00 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux
B66F 7/06 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés par des leviers pour un mouvement vertical
A method may include obtaining a normal set point of a solar panel and a wind velocity measurement corresponding to wind that affects the solar panel. The method may include determining an allowable range of tilt angles according to a first lookup table that describes a relationship between the wind velocity measurement and the allowable range of tilt angles. The method may include identifying whether the normal set point of the solar panel is outside of the allowable range of tilt angles, and responsive to identifying that the normal set point of the solar panel is outside of the allowable range of tilt angles, determining a temporary stow set point. The method may include rotating the solar panel to the temporary stow set point.
Methods and systems stowing one or more photovoltaic (PV) modules based on a weather event forecasts are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving a weather event forecast, such as a snow event forecast, for a location of a tracking system that includes a plurality of PV modules, determining that the weather event forecast for the location of the tracking system exceeds a threshold level of severity, and automatically positioning the plurality of PV modules at the location of the tracking system into a stow configuration. In some embodiments, the method may further require receiving confirmation of the weather event from a sensor at the location of the tracking system before positioning the PV modules in the stow configuration.
G05B 19/4155 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par le déroulement du programme, c.-à-d. le déroulement d'un programme de pièce ou le déroulement d'une fonction machine, p. ex. choix d'un programme
F24S 20/00 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire spécialement adaptés à des usages ou des environnements particuliers
A method may include obtaining information from a weather forecasting service that relates to indicators of an incoming hail event. The method may include determining a stowing score that quantifies whether the hail event is likely to occur within a period of time based on the information from the weather forecasting service. Responsive to the stowing score exceeding a threshold value, a time at which the incoming hail event is likely to occur may be predicted based on the weather forecasting service information. The threshold value may indicate a threshold likelihood of the hail event occurring or a threshold period of time before occurrence. The method may include determining a wind direction at the predicted time at which the hail event is likely to occur and stowing photovoltaic modules based on the wind direction.
A photovoltaic (PV) module clamp may be configured to interface with a torque tube and a PV module rail fixedly coupled to a PV module. The PV module clamp may include a seating portion made of two or more lateral walls and a base surface. A clamp body of the PV module clamp may be coupled to the seating portion. The clamp body may include a shape corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the torque tube. The PV module clamp may include a fastening feature for interlocking the PV module clamp with the PV module rail responsive to the PV module rail being seated in the seating portion of the PV module clamp.
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p. ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
49.
MOUNTING PIN FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM
A module mounting assembly that couples a PV module to a support structure is provided. The module mounting assembly may include a mounting bracket, a mounting pin, and a clamp. The clamp may be configured to couple the mounting bracket to the support structure and the mounting pin may be configured to couple the mounting bracket to the PV module. The mounting pin may have a number of features and designs that facilitate positioning the mounting pin within the openings and retaining the mounting pin in an installed state.
H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
F16B 5/06 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par brides ou clips
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Educational services, namely, providing training of utility scale solar tracker and module installers and maintenance workers for certification in the field of utility scale solar trackers; Training services in the field of utility scale solar trackers and related installation, maintenance, and other ancillary services
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Educational services, namely, providing training of utility scale solar tracker and module installers and maintenance workers for certification in the field of utility scale solar trackers; Training services in the field of utility scale solar trackers and installation and maintenance of utility scale solar trackers
A support device (314) may include a body that includes a surface (326). The surface (326) may be configured to physically engage with at least a first surface section of a torque tube (202). In addition, at least a second surface section of the torque tube (202) may be configured to engage with a surface of an attachment structure (109). The body and the attachment structure (109) may together define an aperture configured to receive the torque tube (202).
A support device may include a body that includes a surface. The surface may be configured to physically engage with at least a first surface section of a torque tube. In addition, at least a second surface section of the torque tube may be configured to engage with a surface of an attachment structure. The body and the attachment structure may together define an aperture configured to receive the torque tube.
Systems and methods for using high-impact fasteners to couple components of a solar power system together to prevent these components from any movement or slippage relative to each other. A strap may be secured over a top surface of the high-impact fasteners and around the components to prevent a disengagement of the high-impact fastener from the components and a separation of the components.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for
supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar trackers, namely, systems that position an object at
an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely,
systems including motors and gears for positioning solar
panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at
an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric
power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for
orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar tracking systems including electronic controls for
positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems
including computer software for positioning solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells;
photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer systems and
electronic devices for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun;
downloadable computer software for controlling movement and
positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer
software and programs for controlling, regulating and
monitoring of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems including computer
hardware, computer software, and electronics to control
movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for solar
trackers, namely, inputs and electronic controls to
facilitate positioning of solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
A method of forming a module clamp of a photovoltaic module support structure may include cutting a folding pattern into a sheet of metal. The folding pattern may include one or more width-wise slits relative to the sheet of metal, one or more length-wise slits relative to the sheet of metal, and a hole. The method may include stamping one or more first features onto the sheet of metal to form a stamped sheet and folding the stamped sheet along the one or more width-wise slits and the one or more length-wise slits to form a preliminary module clamp. The method may include stamping one or more second features onto the preliminary module clamp to form the module clamp.
A torque tube coupler may include an outer body that includes a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface adjacent to the first abutting surface. Set screws may be inserted into one or more channels of the first abutting surface. Tightening the set screws may force the abutting surfaces away from each other and the outer body to press against an inner surface of a torque tube. Another embodiment of the torque tube coupler may include a central ring sized based on a size of a torque tube. The torque tube coupler may also include a set of fingers that extend away from a first side of the central ring and are shaped to flex radially outward. The torque tube coupler may include a core disposed within the set of fingers that, when drawn towards the central ring, causes the fingers to flex radially outwards.
F16D 1/08 - Accouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu de serrageAccouplements pour établir une liaison rigide entre deux arbres coaxiaux ou d'autres éléments mobiles d'une machine pour montage d'un organe sur un arbre ou à l'extrémité d'un arbre avec moyeu et clavette longitudinale
F16B 7/18 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques utilisant des éléments filetés
F16D 1/10 - Accouplements à action rapide dans lesquels les pièces sont simplement présentées dans l'axe
H02S 30/00 - Détails structurels des modules photovoltaïques [PV] autres que ceux qui concernent la conversion de la lumière
58.
TORQUE TUBE INTERFACE WITH BIFURCATED BEARING HOUSING
A bifurcated bearing housing for use within a torque tube interface may include a first component defining a first portion of an aperture configured to house a first portion of a rotating bearing, a second component defining a second portion of the aperture configured to house a second portion of the rotating bearing, and a connection interface between the first and second components, wherein, when the first and second components are in an attached configuration, the connection interface lies below a centerpoint of the aperture defined by the first and second components. The bifurcated bearing housing may include one or more of ridges, gussets, and/or hems to increase the structural integrity and rigidity of the bearing housing.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells. Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells. Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and programmable logic controllers with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware and electronic controllers with embedded operating software to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun.
60.
Photovoltaic module stowing during diffuse light conditions
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure address problems experienced in conventional tracking systems, including problems associated with inefficiencies created during diffuse light conditions. Embodiments disclosed herein address this problem by altering an angular orientation of PV modules during diffuse light conditions to ensure that the PV modules are in a position that more efficiently generates energy from diffuse irradiance.
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
G01S 3/786 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée utilisant le réglage d'une orientation des caractéristiques de directivité d'un détecteur ou d'un système de détecteurs afin d'obtenir une valeur désirée du signal provenant de ce détecteur ou de ce système de détecteurs la valeur désirée étant maintenue automatiquement
F24S 20/00 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire spécialement adaptés à des usages ou des environnements particuliers
F24S 40/00 - Agencements de sécurité ou de protection pour les collecteurs de chaleur solairePrévention du dysfonctionnement des collecteurs de chaleur solaire
F24S 50/00 - Agencements pour commander les collecteurs de chaleur solaire
F24S 50/20 - Agencements pour commander les collecteurs de chaleur solaire pour le suivi
G05D 3/00 - Commande de la position ou de la direction
G05D 3/10 - Commande de la position ou de la direction sans utilisation de contre-réaction
A photovoltaic (PV) panel distribution device may include a housing assembly, an elevating system, or a movement mechanism. The housing assembly may store a PV panel in a predetermined orientation within a volume defined by the housing assembly. The elevating system may engage the PV panel to move the PV panel in a direction within the volume so as to position the PV panel in an initial removal position relative to the volume. The movement mechanism may apply a force on the PV panel in the initial removal position to move the PV panel to a final removal position to permit a user to retrieve the PV panel from the final removal position.
B60P 1/02 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec mouvement parallèle de haut en bas de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B60P 1/52 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant des rouleaux sur l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
A photovoltaic (PV) panel distribution device (102) may include a housing assembly (220), an elevating system (224), and a movement mechanism (226). The housing assembly (220) may store a PV panel (105) in a predetermined orientation within a volume defined by the housing assembly. The elevating system (224) may engage the PV panel to move the PV panel in a direction within the volume so as to position the PV panel in an initial removal position relative to the volume. The movement mechanism (226) may apply a force on the PV panel in the initial removal position to move the PV panel to a final removal position to permit a user to retrieve the PV panel from the final removal position.
B65G 49/06 - Systèmes transporteurs caractérisés par leur utilisation à des fins particulières, non prévus ailleurs pour des matériaux ou objets fragiles ou dommageables pour des feuilles fragiles, p. ex. en verre
63.
MOUNTING PIN FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM
A module mounting assembly that couples a PV module to a support structure is provided. The module mounting assembly may include a mounting bracket, a mounting pin, and a clamp. The clamp may be configured to couple the mounting bracket to the support structure and the mounting pin may be configured to couple the mounting bracket to the PV module. The mounting pin may have a number of features and designs that facilitate positioning the mounting pin within the openings and retaining the mounting pin in an installed state.
A module mounting assembly that couples a PV module to a support structure is provided. The module mounting assembly may include a mounting bracket, a mounting pin, and a clamp. The clamp may be configured to couple the mounting bracket to the support structure and the mounting pin may be configured to couple the mounting bracket to the PV module. The mounting pin may have a number of features and designs that facilitate positioning the mounting pin within the openings and retaining the mounting pin in an installed state.
H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
F16B 5/06 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par brides ou clips
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Solar tracking systems including electronic controls for
positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems
including computer software for positioning solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells;
photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer systems and
electronic devices for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun;
downloadable computer software for controlling movement and
positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer
software and programs for controlling, regulating and
monitoring of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems including computer
hardware, computer software, and electronics to control
movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for solar
trackers, namely, inputs and electronic controls to
facilitate positioning of solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for
supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar trackers, namely, systems that position an object at
an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely,
systems including motors and gears for positioning solar
panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at
an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric
power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for
orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar tracking systems including electronic controls for
positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems
including computer software for positioning solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells;
photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer systems and
electronic devices for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun;
downloadable computer software for controlling movement and
positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer
software and programs for controlling, regulating and
monitoring of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems including computer
hardware, computer software, and electronics to control
movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for solar
trackers, namely, inputs and electronic controls to
facilitate positioning of solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
67.
Stowing of photovoltaic modules for hail mitigation
A method may include obtaining information from a weather forecasting service that relates to indicators of an incoming hail event. The method may include determining a stowing score that quantifies whether the hail event is likely to occur within a period of time based on the information from the weather forecasting service. Responsive to the stowing score exceeding a threshold value, a time at which the incoming hail event is likely to occur may be predicted based on the weather forecasting service information. The threshold value may indicate a threshold likelihood of the hail event occurring or a threshold period of time before occurrence. The method may include determining a wind direction at the predicted time at which the hail event is likely to occur and stowing photovoltaic modules based on the wind direction.
A photovoltaic module mounting system may include a module clamp that includes a central section that includes two first walls connected at the top of each first wall by a first connecting surface. The central section may have a first cross-sectional height corresponding to a height of each of the first walls and a first width corresponding to a distance between the two first walls. The module clamp may have ends that include two second walls connected at the top of each second wall by a second connecting surface in which each of the ends has a second cross-sectional height that is shorter than the first cross- sectional height and a second width that is wider than the first width.
A photovoltaic module mounting system may include a module clamp that includes a central section that includes two first walls connected at the top of each first wall by a first connecting surface. The central section may have a first cross-sectional height corresponding to a height of each of the first walls and a first width corresponding to a distance between the two first walls. The module clamp may have ends that include two second walls connected at the top of each second wall by a second connecting surface in which each of the ends has a second cross-sectional height that is shorter than the first cross-sectional height and a second width that is wider than the first width. The central section may be connected to each of the ends such that the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are bridged and form a bowtie shape.
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
B23P 13/02 - Fabrication d'objets métalliques par des opérations impliquant un usinage à la machine, mais non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe dans lesquelles seules les opérations d'usinage à la machine sont importantes
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(1) Solar tracking systems including electronic controls for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems including computer software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer systems and electronic devices for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; downloadable computer software for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer software and programs for controlling, regulating and monitoring of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems including computer hardware, computer software, and electronics to control movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for solar trackers, namely, inputs and electronic controls to facilitate positioning of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
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(1) Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(2) Solar trackers, namely, systems that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems including motors and gears for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(3) Solar tracking systems including electronic controls for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems including computer software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer systems and electronic devices for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; downloadable computer software for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer software and programs for controlling, regulating and monitoring of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems including computer hardware, computer software, and electronics to control movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for solar trackers, namely, inputs and electronic controls to facilitate positioning of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
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(1) Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(2) Solar trackers, namely, systems that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems including motors and gears for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(3) Solar tracking systems including electronic controls for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems including computer software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer systems and electronic devices for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; downloadable computer software for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer software and programs for controlling, regulating and monitoring of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems including computer hardware, computer software, and electronics to control movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for solar trackers, namely, inputs and electronic controls to facilitate positioning of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
A method may include positioning one or more PV module mounting devices along a length of a structural component. The method may include specifying one or more parameters related to fastening the PV module mounting devices to the structural component, the one or more parameters indicating a spacing between the PV module mounting devices. The method may include fastening, by an automated attachment equipment, the PV module mounting devices to the structural component based on the specified parameters and moving the PV module mounting devices fastened to the structural component to an assembly platform.
B23P 21/00 - Machines pour l'assemblage de nombreuses pièces différentes destinées à composer des ensembles, avec ou sans usinage de ces pièces avant ou après leur assemblage, p. ex. à commande programmée
H02S 20/30 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle
74.
SPRING COUNTER-BALANCE ASSEMBLIES AND SOLAR TRACKERS INCORPORATING SPRINGS TO BALANCE ROTATION
A solar tracker assembly is provided which includes a support column, a torque tube or torsion beam connected to the support column, a mounting mechanism attached to the torque tube or torsion beam, a drive system connected to the torque tube or torsion beam, and a spring counter-balance assembly connected to the torque tube or torsion beam. An exemplary spring counter-balance assembly comprises a bearing housing and a bushing disposed within the bearing housing and configured to be slideably mounted onto the torque tube or torsion beam, and one or more compressible cords made of a flexible material. The compressible cords are located between the bushing and the bearing housing and provide damping during rotational movement of the solar tracker assembly.
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
F16M 11/12 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation dans plus d'une direction
F24S 25/12 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire se dressant dans des directions opposées à la surface de support utilisant des poteaux combinés à des profilés supérieurs
F24S 30/452 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire pour le déplacement en rotation avec deux axes de rotation avec un axe primaire vertical
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Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
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Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
A mounting assembly may include an arced connecting member that includes a first drive chain along a bottom surface of the arced connecting member, a second drive chain positioned adjacent to the first drive chain, and a third drive chain in a gap between the first and the second drive chains. The mounting assembly may include an intermittent-motion drive system that has a drive wheel with a nub extending from a lateral surface of the drive wheel, the nub being shaped to interface with notches included along the third drive chain. The intermittent-motion drive system may include a first and a second protrusion shaped to interface with surfaces of the first and second drive chains, respectively. Rotation of a drive axle extending through the drive wheel may affect rotation of the drive wheel, rotational movement of the nub extending from the drive wheel, and movement of the arced connecting member.
F16H 27/06 - Mécanismes à broches d'entraînement pénétrant des encoches entraînées, p. ex. entraînements à croix de Malte
F16H 29/12 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif par des organes d'entraînement intermittent, p. ex. avec action de roue libre entre des organes d'entraînement et entraînés rotatifs
F24S 25/70 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire comprenant des moyens pour ajuster la position finale ou l’orientation des éléments de support par rapport aux autres éléments de support ou à une surface de montageAgencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire comprenant des moyens pour compenser les tolérances de montage
F24S 30/00 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
A module mounting system may include a photovoltaic (PV) module frame including a mounting rail. The module mounting system may include a spring clip with a PV module frame interfacing element and a clip interfacing element. The spring clip may apply spring force via deformation to lock the PV module frame and a clip together. A second embodiment of the spring clip may include an upper component having one or more arms and a lower component having a central loop configured to rotate relative to each other and interface with the PV module frame or the mounting rail. A second embodiment of the module mounting system may include screwless clips including outer walls and inner walls coupled together as a continuous sheet of material. The screwless clips may couple to a respective mounting flange and a respective frame flange to lock the mounting purlin and the PV module frame together.
F16B 2/24 - Clips, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation à serrage effectué uniquement par la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif en matériau élastique, p. ex. un matériau caoutchouteux métallique
H01R 4/2407 - Connexions utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans, ou transperçant, l'isolation ou les brins du câble les organes de contact étant munis de dents, de fourchons, de broches ou d’aiguilles pénétrant dans l’isolation étant munis de saillies en dents de scie
H02S 40/34 - Composants électriques comprenant une connexion électrique structurellement associée au module PV, p. ex. boîtes de jonction
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Solar trackers being systems that position an object at an
angle relative to the sun; motors, gears and drives for
orientating solar panels; solar trackers including motors,
gears, and drivers for positioning of photovoltaic modules
at an angle relative to the sun; solar-tracking systems
comprised of motors for positioning of photovoltaic modules;
mechanical systems for operation of solar trackers, namely,
motors and gears to position photovoltaic modules relative
to the sun; solar trackers for solar photovoltaic electric
power generation systems comprised of motors, gears, and
drives for orienting solar modules. Photovoltaic systems comprised primarily of computer
hardware and electronic apparatus for positioning
photovoltaic modules and also mounting structures specially
adapted for photovoltaic modules; photovoltaic systems in
the nature of solar trackers comprised of automatic solar
tracking systems in the nature of computer systems and
electronic devices that track the sun to maximize collection
of solar energy; downloadable computer software for
controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers;
computer hardware and downloadable software for controlling
movement and positioning of solar trackers; downloadable
computer software and programs for controlling, regulating
and monitoring of photovoltaic modules and solar trackers;
solar trackers in the nature of photovoltaic solar modules
for production of electricity that track the sun in order to
optimize the production of energy from the solar light;
solar-tracking systems comprised of automatic solar tracking
sensors for automatically tracking the sun and positioning
of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for
supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar trackers, namely, systems that position an object at
an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely,
systems including motors and gears for positioning solar
panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at
an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric
power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for
orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells. Solar tracking systems including electronic controls for
positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems
including computer software for positioning solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells;
photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer systems and
electronic devices for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun;
downloadable computer software for controlling movement and
positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer
software and programs for controlling, regulating and
monitoring of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems including computer
hardware, computer software, and electronics to control
movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for solar
trackers, namely, inputs and electronic controls to
facilitate positioning of solar panels, photovoltaic
modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Solar panel mounts made of metal; metal structures for
mounting solar panels. Solar trackers being systems that position an object at an
angle relative to the sun; solar trackers including motors,
gears, and supports for positioning of photovoltaic modules
relative to the sun; solar tracking systems including
motors, gears, and supports for positioning of photovoltaic
modules relative to the sun; motors, gears and drives for
orientating solar panels. Solar tracking systems for automatically tracking the sun
and positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun,
namely, computers and electronic devices to control movement
of photovoltaic modules; electronic devices for monitoring
and optimizing photovoltaic arrays; photovoltaic systems in
the nature of solar trackers, namely, computers and
electronics to control movement of solar trackers;
electronic devices for the positioning of solar modules or
solar panels, namely, inputs and electronic controls to
facilitate movement of solar modules or solar panels.
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(1) Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(2) Solar trackers, namely, systems that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems including motors and gears for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
(3) Solar tracking systems including electronic controls for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems including computer software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer systems and electronic devices for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; downloadable computer software for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer software and programs for controlling, regulating and monitoring of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems including computer hardware, computer software, and electronics to control movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for solar trackers, namely, inputs and electronic controls to facilitate positioning of solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells.
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(1) Solar panel mounts made of metal; metal structures for mounting solar panels.
(2) Solar trackers being systems that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers including motors, gears, and supports for positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; solar tracking systems including motors, gears, and supports for positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; motors, gears and drives for orientating solar panels.
(3) Solar tracking systems for automatically tracking the sun and positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun, namely, computers and electronic devices to control movement of photovoltaic modules; electronic devices for monitoring and optimizing photovoltaic arrays; photovoltaic systems in the nature of solar trackers, namely, computers and electronics to control movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for the positioning of solar modules or solar panels, namely, inputs and electronic controls to facilitate movement of solar modules or solar panels.
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(1) Solar trackers being systems that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; motors, gears and drives for orientating solar panels; solar trackers including motors, gears, and drivers for positioning of photovoltaic modules at an angle relative to the sun; solar-tracking systems comprised of motors for positioning of photovoltaic modules; mechanical systems for operation of solar trackers, namely, motors and gears to position photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; solar trackers for solar photovoltaic electric power generation systems comprised of motors, gears, and drives for orienting solar modules.
(2) Photovoltaic systems comprised primarily of computer hardware and electronic apparatus for positioning photovoltaic modules and also mounting structures specially adapted for photovoltaic modules; photovoltaic systems in the nature of solar trackers comprised of automatic solar tracking systems in the nature of computer systems and electronic devices that track the sun to maximize collection of solar energy; downloadable computer software for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers; computer hardware and downloadable software for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers; downloadable computer software and programs for controlling, regulating and monitoring of photovoltaic modules and solar trackers; solar trackers in the nature of photovoltaic solar modules for production of electricity that track the sun in order to optimize the production of energy from the solar light; solar-tracking systems comprised of automatic solar tracking sensors for automatically tracking the sun and positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels,
photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware
systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or
photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of gears and driving motors, other than for land vehicles, that position an object at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, systems comprised of electric motors and gears for machines for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells at an angle relative to the sun; solar trackers for electric power generation systems comprised of motors and gears for machines for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells Solar tracking systems comprised of electronic controllers with embedded operating software for positioning solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems in the nature of computer hardware systems and electronic devices with embedded operating software for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun; photovoltaic systems comprised of computer hardware, recorded computer software, and electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers for orienting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and/or photovoltaic cells relative to the sun
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37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal;
transportable buildings of metal; metallic materials for
railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common
metal; ironmongery and small items of metal hardware; tubes
of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other
classes; ores. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling,
checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting,
switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or
controlling electricity; apparatus for recording,
transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic
recording media, sound recording disks; cash registers,
calculating machines, data processing equipment and
computers; fire extinguishers; solar panels; solar cells;
solar cells for electricity generation; solar panel sets;
solar modules; photovoltaic solar panels; solar panels for
electricity generation; solar panels for generating
electricity; photovoltaic apparatus and installations for
generating solar electricity; solar panel sets; photovoltaic
modules; photovoltaic installations and apparatus for
generating solar electricity; electronic control systems;
scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling,
checking (supervision), life-saving (rescue) and teaching
apparatus and instruments. Construction; repair; installation services; installation of
solar energy systems; installation of non-residential solar
energy panel systems; installation and maintenance of
thermal solar installations; maintenance and repair of solar
energy installations; maintenance and repair of
solar-thermal installations; installation services for
photovoltaic modules and cells; maintenance, repair and
reconditioning of photovoltaic apparatus and installations;
laying of foundations for civil engineering structures;
repair of solar energy systems; repair of non-residential
solar energy panel systems; installation, cleaning, repair
and maintenance of solar panels, solar panel arrays and
photovoltaic modules. Scientific and technological services as well as research
and design services related thereto; industrial analysis and
research services; design and development of computers and
software.
A method may include calculating a solar position of the Sun and a projected solar zenith (PSZ) relative to a position of a photovoltaic (PV) module. The method may include determining whether an orientation of the PV module is configurable to prevent shading of an upper substring of the PV module while shading a lower substring of the PV module. Responsive to determining that such an orientation is not configurable, the method may include determining whether the orientation of the PV module is configurable to prevent shading of both the upper substring and the lower substring. Responsive to determining that such an orientation is not configurable, the method may include determining whether the PSZ is within a maximum tracker angle range. A target tracker angle may be identified based on the PSZ and the maximum tracker angle range and used as a tracker angle control setpoint.
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Solar panel mounts made of metal; metal structures for mounting solar panels Solar trackers being systems that position an object at an angle relative to the sun comprised primarily of motors, gears and drives for orientating solar panels; solar trackers being motors, gears, and supports for positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; solar tracking systems being motors, gears, and supports for positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; motors, gears and drives for orientating solar panels Solar tracking systems for automatically tracking the sun and positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun, namely, computers and electronic devices in the nature of electronic controllers to control movement of photovoltaic modules; electronic devices in the nature of electronic controllers for monitoring and optimizing photovoltaic arrays; photovoltaic systems in the nature of solar trackers, namely, computers and electronic devices in the nature of electronic controllers to control movement of solar trackers; electronic devices for the positioning of solar modules or solar panels, namely, electronic controllers and electronic controls to facilitate movement of solar modules or solar panels
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Solar trackers being systems that position an object at an angle relative to the sun comprised primarily of motors, gears and drives for orientating solar panels; motors, gears and drives for orientating solar panels; solar trackers including motors, gears, and drivers for positioning of photovoltaic modules at an angle relative to the sun comprised primarily of motors, gears and drivers for orientating solar panels; solar-tracking systems comprised of motors for positioning of photovoltaic modules; mechanical systems for operation of solar trackers, namely, motors and gears to position photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; solar trackers for solar photovoltaic electric power generation systems comprised of motors, gears, and drives for orienting solar modules Photovoltaic systems comprised primarily of computer hardware and electronic apparatus for positioning photovoltaic modules and also mounting structures specially adapted for photovoltaic modules; photovoltaic systems in the nature of solar trackers comprised of automatic solar tracking systems in the nature of computer systems and electronic devices that track the sun to maximize collection of solar energy; solar trackers in the nature of photovoltaic solar modules for production of electricity that track the sun in order to optimize the production of energy from the solar light; solar-tracking systems comprised of automatic solar tracking sensors for automatically tracking the sun and positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun
A method may include obtaining a normal set point of a solar panel and a wind velocity measurement corresponding to wind that affects the solar panel. The method may include determining an allowable range of tilt angles according to a first lookup table that describes a relationship between the wind velocity measurement and the allowable range of tilt angles. The method may include identifying whether the normal set point of the solar panel is outside of the allowable range of tilt angles, and responsive to identifying that the normal set point of the solar panel is outside of the allowable range of tilt angles, determining a temporary stow set point. The method may include rotating the solar panel to the temporary stow set point.
A method may include orienting a set of solar power units in a first position in which rows of solar power units are shaded by adjacent rows of solar power units; and monitoring energy generated by the set of solar power units over a window of time, that includes from when the set of solar power units are oriented in the first position until a sun angle corresponds to none of the rows being shaded by the adjacent rows. The method may include identifying a knee in energy generation during the first window of time, where the knee indicates a transition from higher to lower rates of change of energy generation at a given solar angle. The method may include plotting a trajectory of future orientation positions over time of the set of solar power units that include an orientation and time corresponding to the given solar angle.
G05D 3/10 - Commande de la position ou de la direction sans utilisation de contre-réaction
G01S 3/786 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée utilisant le réglage d'une orientation des caractéristiques de directivité d'un détecteur ou d'un système de détecteurs afin d'obtenir une valeur désirée du signal provenant de ce détecteur ou de ce système de détecteurs la valeur désirée étant maintenue automatiquement
H02S 20/32 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle spécialement adaptées pour le suivi du soleil
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42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Building materials of metal, namely, metal parts and components being supports, brackets, connectors, and torque tubes for solar trackers and supports for photovoltaic modules; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery and small items of metal hardware, namely, brackets, connectors, and supports all for use in the construction and assembly of solar trackers and photovoltaic modules; tubes of metal Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity produced by photovoltaic cells and photovoltaic modules, namely, solar panels and solar cells; solar cells for electricity generation; photovoltaic solar panels and modules for electricity generation; solar panels for generating electricity; photovoltaic apparatus being modules and cells for generating solar electricity; photovoltaic modules; electronic control systems for solar trackers Construction services for solar energy systems; repairservices for solar energy systems; installation of solar energy systems; installation of non-residential solar energy panel systems; installation and maintenance of thermal solar installations; maintenance and repair of solar energy installations; maintenance and repair of solar-thermal installations; installation services for photovoltaic modules and cells; maintenance, repair and reconditioning of photovoltaic apparatus and installations; laying of foundations for civil engineering structures; repair of solar energy systems; repair of non-residential solar energy panel systems; installation, repair and maintenance of solar panels and photovoltaic modules Technological services, namely, research and design services for solar energy systems; design and development of computers and software for solar energy systems
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling,
checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments;
apparatus and instruments for
conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating,
regulating or controlling electricity;
apparatus for
recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images;
magnetic recording media, sound recording disks;
automatic vending machines and mechanisms for
coin-operated apparatus;
cash registers, calculating
machines, data processing equipment and computers;
fire
extinguishers;
solar panels;
solar cells;
solar
cells for electricity generation;
solar panel sets;
solar modules;
photovoltaic solar panels;
solar
panels for electricity generation;
solar panels for
generating electricity;
photovoltaic apparatus and
installations for generating solar electricity;
solar
panel sets;
photovoltaic modules;
photovoltaic
installations and apparatus for generating solar
electricity;
electronic control systems;
scientific,
nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical,
weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision),
life-saving (rescue) and teaching apparatus and instruments. Construction; repair; installation services; installation of
solar energy systems; installation of non-residential solar
energy panel systems; installation and maintenance of
thermal solar installations; maintenance and repair of solar
energy installations; maintenance and repair of
solar-thermal installations; installation services for
photovoltaic modules and cells; maintenance, repair and
reconditioning of photovoltaic apparatus and installations;
laying of foundations for civil engineering structures;
repair of solar energy systems; repair of non-residential
solar energy panel systems; installation, cleaning, repair
and maintenance of solar panels, solar panel arrays and
photovoltaic modules. Scientific and technological services as well as research
and design services related thereto; industrial analysis and
research services; design and development of computers and
software.
A mounting system may include a frame associated with a power-generating device, the frame including an opening. The mounting system may include a bracket mounting assembly. The bracket mounting assembly may include a top member having a first surface, a clamp, and a single bolt passing through both the top member and the clamp such that the clamp moves along an interface between the first and a second surfaces as the single bolt is tightened. The clamp may include the second surface corresponding to the first surface, an arm projecting away from the top member, and a flange at least proximate a top of the arm. The flange may include an ear at the top of the arm and a tab on a bottom side of the ear projecting back towards the top member, the tab positioned to interface with the opening on the frame.
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F24S 25/634 - Éléments de serrageÉléments encliquetables
F24S 25/60 - Moyens de fixation, p. ex. moyens d’assemblage, spécialement adaptés pour supporter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Metal structures for mounting solar panels; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and photovoltaic cells, namely, solar tracking systems; roofing of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells.
(2) Solar trackers, namely, driving motors, other than for land vehicles, for positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; solar trackers, namely, driving motors, other than for land vehicles, for positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun, and parts and accessories therefor; solar-tracking systems comprised of electric motors for machines for positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun to maximize collection of solar energy; solar-tracking systems consisting of machine motors and gears for automatically tracking the sun and positioning of photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; solar photovoltaic power generation systems using solar trackers, namely, solar-powered electricity generators; solar trackers for solar photovoltaic electric power generation systems comprised of motors, gears, and drives for orienting solar panel.
(3) Photovoltaic systems, namely, electronic control apparatus for positioning photovoltaic modules and mounting structures specially adapted for photovoltaic modules; photovoltaic systems, namely, photovoltaic modules for production of solar energy and mounting structures specially adapted for photovoltaic modules; photovoltaic systems in the nature of solar tracking sensors that track the sun to maximize collection of solar energy; downloadable computer software for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers; computer hardware and software for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers; computer software and programs for controlling, regulating and monitoring of photovoltaic modules and solar trackers; solar trackers in the nature of photovoltaic solar modules that track the sun in order to optimize the production of energy from the solar light. (1) Providing extended warranty services for goods, namely, for solar tracking systems pursuant to service agreements.
(2) Installation, maintenance, and repair of solar-tracking systems; installation and maintenance of photovoltaic installations; construction of structures for installation of solar-tracking systems.
(3) Design of solar photovoltaic systems; drafting and development of photovoltaic systems; engineering services for solar-tracking systems; quality evaluation for others in the field of maintenance, repair and installation of photovoltaic modules, solar panels, and solar trackers; design of solar photovoltaic systems, namely, design and planning of solar-tracking systems, and installation of solar-tracking software systems.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Metal structures for mounting solar panels; metal structures
for supporting solar panels, photovoltaic modules, and
photovoltaic cells; metal structures for supporting solar
panels, photovoltaic modules, and photovoltaic cells,
namely, solar tracking systems; roofing of metal,
incorporating photovoltaic cells. Solar trackers, namely, driving motors, other than for land
vehicles, for positioning of photovoltaic modules relative
to the sun; solar trackers, namely, driving motors, other
than for land vehicles, for positioning of photovoltaic
modules relative to the sun, and parts and accessories
therefor; solar-tracking systems comprised of electric
motors for machines for positioning of photovoltaic modules
relative to the sun to maximize collection of solar energy;
solar-tracking systems consisting of machine motors and
gears for automatically tracking the sun and positioning of
photovoltaic modules relative to the sun; solar photovoltaic
power generation systems using solar trackers, namely,
solar-powered electricity generators; solar trackers for
solar photovoltaic electric power generation systems
comprised of motors, gears, and drives for orienting solar
panel. Photovoltaic systems, namely, electronic control apparatus
for positioning photovoltaic modules and mounting structures
specially adapted for photovoltaic modules; photovoltaic
systems, namely, photovoltaic modules for production of
solar energy and mounting structures specially adapted for
photovoltaic modules; photovoltaic systems in the nature of
solar tracking sensors that track the sun to maximize
collection of solar energy; downloadable computer software
for controlling movement and positioning of solar trackers;
computer hardware and software for controlling movement and
positioning of solar trackers; computer software and
programs for controlling, regulating and monitoring of
photovoltaic modules and solar trackers; solar trackers in
the nature of photovoltaic solar modules that track the sun
in order to optimize the production of energy from the solar
light. Providing extended warranty services for goods, namely, for
solar tracking systems pursuant to service agreements. Installation, maintenance, and repair of solar-tracking
systems; installation and maintenance of photovoltaic
installations; construction of structures for installation
of solar-tracking systems. Design of solar photovoltaic systems; drafting and
development of photovoltaic systems; engineering services
for solar-tracking systems; quality evaluation for others in
the field of maintenance, repair and installation of
photovoltaic modules, solar panels, and solar trackers;
design of solar photovoltaic systems, namely, design and
planning of solar-tracking systems, and installation of
solar-tracking software systems.
