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Pivot-fit frame, system and method for photovoltaic modules
US9518596B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9518596-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414454471-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Publication date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
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A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with respect to a planar surface of the modules. Various couplings may engage within the groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array with a pivot-fit connection. Further examples of the present technology operate with PV modules having frames without grooves, or with PV modules where the frame is omitted altogether.
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What is claimed: 1. An interlock for securing a first photovoltaic module to a second photovoltaic module, comprising: (a) a first module receiving portion that receives the first photovoltaic module therein, the first module receiving portion having a first top panel, a first bottom panel and a first rear stop extending upwardly from the first bottom panel to the first top panel, a first riser extending upwardly from the first bottom panel, wherein the first riser engages with a…
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- What does patent US9518596B2 cover?
- A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with respect to a planar surface of the modules. Various couplings may engage within the groove to asse…
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- Solarcity Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H02S20/23. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Dec 13 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 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).