Abrégé

A rail-based solar panel mounting system including at least one mounting bracket coupled to a mounting surface and at least one elongated rail having an open channel configuration, wherein the at least one elongated rail is coupled to the at least one mounting bracket. The mounting system also includes at least one mid-clamp assembly couplable to the at least one elongated rail, wherein the at least one mid-clamp assembly is configured to retain at least one solar panel relative to the at least one elongated rail.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02S 20/00 - Structures de support pour modules PV
• H02S 20/10 - Structures de support directement fixées sur le sol
• H02S 20/20 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible
• H02S 20/22 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments
• H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
• F24S 25/634 - Éléments de serrageÉléments encliquetables
• F24S 25/30 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire utilisant des éléments de fixation rigides et allongés s’étendant substantiellement le long de la surface de montage, p. ex. pour couvrir les bâtiments avec des collecteurs de chaleur solaire
• F24S 25/33 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire utilisant des éléments de fixation rigides et allongés s’étendant substantiellement le long de la surface de montage, p. ex. pour couvrir les bâtiments avec des collecteurs de chaleur solaire formant des assemblages substantiellement planaires, p. ex. à profilés coplanaires ou empilés
• F24S 25/40 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire utilisant des éléments de fixation en forme de plaque, p. ex. des plaques profilées ou onduléesCadres de modules en forme de plaque
• F24S 25/50 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire comprenant des éléments allongés et non rigides, p. ex. des courroies, des filins ou des câbles
• F24S 25/60 - Moyens de fixation, p. ex. moyens d’assemblage, spécialement adaptés pour supporter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
• 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

Abrégé

In various representative aspects, an assembly for connecting and electrically bonding two solar panel rail guides. More specifically, the assembly provides a splice that slides within two solar panel rail guides and includes an elongated spring element that is inserted into an elongated slot in the splice and enables the two solar panel rail guides to be electrically bonded together when various bonding techniques are used to allow portions of the spring to penetrate the oxidation layers of the inner surfaces of the rail guides as they are joined together. Another embodiment that utilizes a bonding element that is inserted into an elongated slot of a splice and also enables two solar panel rail guides to be electrically bonded when the rail guides are joined.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02S 20/00 - Structures de support pour modules PV
• 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
• H01R 25/16 - Rails ou barres omnibus pourvus de plusieurs points de connexion pour pièces complémentaires

Abrégé

In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail and rail-less support structures to a shingle roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a connection bracket and flashing device for use in installing solar panel rail support structures. The connection bracket is secured to the flashing device by placing it over various embodiments of a cone element that is embedded within the flashing and secured using a tightening mechanism such as a bolt, screw, or other fastener. A solar panel rail support guide can be connected to a generally U-shaped connection on the top of the bracket. The apparatus also offers an improved means to cover the penetration point on the flashing to protect it and prevent water from leaking into the roof as well as an improved way to install the apparatus over existing products. Various embodiments of the bracket and flashing provided as well.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02S 20/00 - Structures de support pour modules PV
• E04D 1/12 - Éléments de couvertures en forme de tuiles plates ou bardeaux, c.-à-d. avec une surface extérieure plate

Abrégé

In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to providing an apparatus for securing a solar panel module to a solar panel rail guide structure. More specifically, the invention relates to providing an end clamp that mounts a bottom flange of a solar panel module to a solar panel rail guide structure. The end clamp does not require any tools for insertion. It mechanically fastens and electrically bonds the solar panel module to a solar panel rail guide structure.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
• H02S 30/10 - Structures de bâti

Abrégé

In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail and rail-less support structures to a shingle roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a connection bracket and flashing device for use in installing solar panel rail support structures. The connection bracket is secured to the flashing device by rotating its base around a threaded connection until it locks in place so that a solar panel rail support guide can be connected to a generally U-shaped connection on the top of the bracket. The apparatus also offers an improved means to cover the penetration point on the flashing to protect it and prevent water from leaking into the roof as well as an improved way to install the apparatus over existing products. An alternate embodiment of the apparatus is offered to support a rail-less pivot mount as well.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
• E04D 12/00 - Supports non structurels pour matériaux de couverture, p. ex. voliges, planches
• E04D 13/18 - Aspects de la couverture de toit relatifs aux dispositifs collecteurs d'énergie, p. ex. contenant des panneaux solaires
• F16B 39/02 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage
• F16B 39/22 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage se fait en même temps que le vissage ou le serrage

Abrégé

In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail support structure to a tile roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a base plate that is secured to the roof beneath various shapes of tiles on the tile roof and a generally L-shaped bracket that is then coupled to a rail support guide. The bracket is then capable of being adjusted in various locations along the base plate by utilizing a spring lock mechanism.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports
• H02S 20/22 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments
• H02S 20/24 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit spécialement adaptées pour les toits plats
• H02S 20/25 - Éléments de couverture de toit en tuiles

Abrégé

In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding solar panel frames to a mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper surface of the mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other surface of the solar panel frames while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16B 39/00 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous

Abrégé

In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding an upper and lower solar panel mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other mounting rail while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 13/648 - Dispositions de protection par mise à la terre ou par blindage sur les dispositifs de couplage
• H01L 31/042 - Modules PV ou matrices de cellules PV individuelles