Module rail for a photovoltaic system
US-9194613-B2 · Nov 24, 2015 · US
System and method for mounting photovoltaic modules
US9395103B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9395103-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414211984-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
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A support structure for orienting and supporting at least one solar panel includes a lock rail and a support rail that are engaged together through a locking mount. The locking mount has a retaining pin that permits the locking rail to be connected to the support rail without tools. The locking mount may provide a permanent or a releasable connection that retains the solar panel to the support structure.
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What is claimed is: 1. A support stand for mounting a photovoltaic module, the support stand comprising: at least one support rail having a retaining pin defining a pin axis, the retaining pin including a shank and a button-head, the button head having at least one portion extending radially beyond the diameter of the shank; at least one lock rail configured to be attached to a solar panel, the lock rail having a locking aperture including a central aperture and a slot; and a…
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Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9395103B2 cover?
- A support structure for orienting and supporting at least one solar panel includes a lock rail and a support rail that are engaged together through a locking mount. The locking mount has a retaining pin that permits the locking rail to be connected to the support rail without tools. The locking mount may provide a permanent or a releasable connection that retains the solar panel to the support …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- First Solar Inc, First Solar Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F24J2/5256. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jul 19 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 4 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).