CN107005198A

CN107005198A - Photovoltaic installation system for tile roof

Info

Publication number: CN107005198A
Application number: CN201580064271.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: E·约翰森; M·西里
Original assignee: Silevo Solar Power Inc
Current assignee: Tesla Corp; Tesla Inc
Priority date: 2014-12-08
Filing date: 2015-12-08
Publication date: 2017-08-01
Anticipated expiration: 2035-12-08
Also published as: EP3230658A1; MX2017007428A; WO2016094442A1; CN107005198B

Abstract

Disclose a kind of photovoltaic installation system for tile roof.In one embodiment, mounting bracket is attached to roofing board and through waterproof case support member and flexible water part, and the flexible water part simulates the profile of adjacent floor tile.In other embodiments, tile hook replaces waterproof case through all or part of tile.Plug or other structures stop the space around tile hook, prevent waterproof case and the insect under surrounding tile and chip entrance.Additional photovoltaic module installs hardware, including orbit portion and frame mounting portion are attached to mounting bracket or tile hook.

Description

Photovoltaic installation system for tile roof

The cross reference of related application

The U.S. Provisional Application No.62/089,132 submitted this application claims on December 8th, 2014 and in September, 2015 The U.S. Patent application No.14/855 submitted for 15th, 273 priority, the disclosure of these applications is all contained in by quoting This.The U.S. Provisional Application No.62/053 that the application further relates to that September in 2014 submits on the 23rd, 918, it, which passes through, quotes all bags It is contained in this.

Technical field

Present application generally relates to photovoltaic installation system (" PV " or " sun "), more particularly to the PV for tile roof Installation system.

Background technology

Solar energy becomes to be becoming increasingly popular as a kind of regenerative resource.The progress of panel efficiency and manufacturing technology So that every kilowatt of cost reduction, and result in the annual double-digit growth of solar facilities installation and show future Even more big growth.Although the nearest success of solar energy, solar energy industry must continue to innovate and reduce cost, So as to continue to provide the valuable suggestion compared with based on petroleum-based energy to its client.

Solar energy system has less part.Main part is panel, installation system, inverter and existing power network Electrical interface and be related to the installation of labourer.Therefore, any one reduction of these aspects is by every watt of cost of solar energy It is very significant considering that.Specifically, solar energy installation system not only influences the hard cost associated with solar energy system, and The potential soft cost of influence, for example manually, crew numbers and set-up time.

Compared with asphalt felt tile or asphalt felt tile roof, tile roof gives choosing for uniqueness for installing photovoltaic panel War, is primarily due to tile neither flat nor flexible.In addition, they generally have to be removed or go completely divided by Required installation hardware is attached to following roof or roof rafters, to support solar array, and asphalt shingle can be with Simply drilled through.Therefore, compared with for the system in malthoid tile roof installation solar panel, PV panels are installed Known solution to tile roof is generally more expensive and more time-consuming.

Brief description of the drawings

Parts of the Fig. 1 exemplified with the photovoltaic installation system according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is the perspective view in the section on the tile roof of bending, and one of tile is removed to accommodate according to the present invention An exemplary embodiment photovoltaic installation system.

Fig. 3 A are the perspective views in the section on the tile roof of bending, including for the exemplary embodiment according to the present invention The mounting bracket of photovoltaic installation system.

Fig. 3 B are the saturating of another mounting bracket of the photovoltaic installation system according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention View.

Fig. 4 is to include the bending of waterproof support member according to the photovoltaic installation system of one exemplary embodiment of the present invention The perspective view in the section on tile roof.

Fig. 5 is to include the curved tile of waterproof case according to the photovoltaic installation system of one exemplary embodiment of the present invention The perspective view in the section on roof.

Fig. 6 is another perspective view of Fig. 5 waterproof case.

Fig. 7 is the section on the curved tile roof including mounting adaptation part according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention Perspective view.

Fig. 8 A are to include the bending of top arm and photovoltaic module coupling device according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention The perspective view in the section on tile roof.

Fig. 8 B are the perspective views closely seen of the photovoltaic installation system shown in Fig. 8 A.

Fig. 9 is the perspective view of the photovoltaic module according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and the photovoltaic module is arranged on On the section on the curved tile roof with photovoltaic installation system.

Figure 10 is the perspective view closely seen of another photovoltaic installation system according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Parts of the Figure 11 exemplified with the photovoltaic installation system of another exemplary embodiment according to the present invention.

Figure 12 and Figure 13 are the perspective views in the section on roof, are installed exemplified with curved tile roof according to Figure 11 Exemplary embodiment photovoltaic installation system method two steps.

Figure 14 and Figure 15 are that the waterproof that includes of the photovoltaic installation system of the exemplary embodiment in Figure 11 is supported respectively The perspective view in the section on the curved tile roof of part and waterproof case.

Figure 16 and Figure 17 are the curved including waterproof boots of the photovoltaic installation system of the exemplary embodiment according to Figure 11 The perspective view in the section on bent tile piece roof.

Figure 18 and Figure 19 are the photovoltaic installation system of the exemplary embodiment in Figure 11 respectively including head track and light Lie prostrate the perspective view in the section on the curved tile roof of module coupling device.

Figure 20 is the photovoltaic module installed including the use of photovoltaic installation system of the exemplary embodiment according to the present invention The perspective view in the section on curved tile roof.

Figure 21 is the photovoltaic mould installed including the use of photovoltaic installation system according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention The perspective view in the section on the curved tile roof of block.

Figure 22,23 and 24 are the flat tile rooms of the component including photovoltaic installation system according to various embodiments of the present invention The perspective view in the section on top.

Figure 25 is the curved tile for including the tile hook for photovoltaic installation system according to various embodiments of the present invention The perspective view in the section on roof.

Figure 26 is according to various embodiments of the present invention including being with the complete photovoltaic installation for replacing tile waterproof case The perspective view in the section on the curved tile roof of system.

Figure 27 is the photovoltaic installation system included with partial replacement tile waterproof case according to various embodiments of the present invention The perspective view in the section on the curved tile roof of system.

Figure 28 is including with the photovoltaic installation system for replacing tile waterproof case completely according to other embodiments of the invention The perspective view in the section on the curved tile roof of system.

Figure 29 is including with the photovoltaic installation system for replacing tile waterproof case completely according to other embodiments of the invention The perspective view in the section on the flat tile roof of system.

Figure 30 is including with the photovoltaic installation system for replacing tile waterproof case completely according to other embodiments of the invention The perspective view in the section on the undulated tiles roof of system.

Figure 31 is the saturating of the photovoltaic installation system for tile roof of another exemplary embodiment according to the present invention View.

Figure 32 is the saturating of the photovoltaic installation system for tile roof of another exemplary embodiment according to the present invention View.

Figure 33 and Figure 34 are the perspective views of the component of Figure 32 exemplary photovoltaic installation system.

Figure 35 and Figure 36 are the decomposition diagrams of the component of Figure 32 exemplary photovoltaic installation system.

Figure 37 is cutting for the track of two photovoltaic module coupling devices of support with Figure 32 photovoltaic installation systems illustrated The perspective view in face.

Figure 38 is the perspective view in the section on the curved tile roof for the photovoltaic installation system for including Figure 32.

Embodiment

Following description is wished to install some specific implementations of hardware by providing the PV being related to for tilting tile roof Example and details pass on being understood in detail for described embodiment.It is understood, however, that the invention is not restricted to these specific implementations Example and details, they are exemplary.It is also understood that by existing system and technology, those skilled in the art can manage Solution, according to specific design and other needs, in any number of alternative embodiment using the present invention with obtain its purpose with Effect.

Fig. 1 shows the component of photovoltaic installation system according to various embodiments of the present invention.As shown in figure 1, these groups Part includes mounting bracket 100, waterproof case support member 110 and flexible water part 120.As shown in the description of more message herein, this three Individual component is just enough to provide mounting structure, and PV installation systems can be attached on the mounting structure to support PV gusts of business or house Row.Extra system component shown in Fig. 1 include support adapter 130, the top arm part 140 with integrated connector 141, Track support part 150 and connection track 160 with integrated connector 153.In various embodiments, drawn in Fig. 1 The combination of element is used for the complete array that photovoltaic panel is firm and is rapidly attached on existing tile roof.

Referring now to Fig. 2, the figure is exemplified with traditional tile roof 200, including installed in by one or more roof rafters Single tile 201 on the glued board and composite roof panel 210 of the support of son 211.In fig. 2, single tile 201 is in level All overlapped each other with vertical direction (i.e. across roof and on roof).Although being not shown in fig. 2, roof surface 210 through conventional bituminized papers and/or other anti-steams/moisture material covering, to be further protected from weather influences and roof table Face 210 and structure below are kept apart with these factors.Generally, by sliding the tile 201A on roof it can be seen that this Material.Alternatively, horizontal roof beam may be seen when sliding the tile 201A on roof.In fig. 2, as tile 201A At its usual position, it covers a lower roof sheet tile 201B part so that the water left along roof can continue downwards Flow to gutter rather than flowed below roof sheet tile.

Generally, there is lip or projection in the downside of each tile, it determines tile relative to next lower roof sheet tile Direction, while upper roof sheet tile does not have this feature.In fig. 2, tile 201A along upper roof direction relative to tile 201B quilts Partly slide, to expose opening 202.In various embodiments, this be installation diagram 1 photovoltaic installation system the first step.

Referring now to Fig. 3 A, this illustrates the roof 200 of Fig. 2 descriptions, wherein exemplary mounting bracket (such as L supports 100) it is installed in opening 202, is created out by upward sliding tile 201A and under adjacent upper roof sheet tile Mouth 202.Fig. 3 B are the perspective views closely seen of L supports 100.Support 100 is mounted so that base part 101 towards roof beam, excellent Selection of land, but not necessarily, above roof rafters so that keep the screw or bolt of support 100 to be firmly fixed.As schemed Shown in 3A, support 100 may be mounted so that L long part (vertical component 103) points up (i.e. remote roof) and wide Partly along North and South direction (i.e. roof is upper and lower).

In various embodiments, L supports 100 include base part 101, and base part 101 has one or more one Mounting hole 102, it allows square head bolt, screw or other machinery fasteners through mounting holes 102 so that base part 101 Following roof surface 210 can be rigidly attached to.In various embodiments, L pedestals 100 will be attached under tile Roof 210, the tile is above one of roof rafters 211, to provide extra tension output capacity.

Reference picture 3B, in various embodiments, L supports 100 can include vertical component 103, and the vertical component 103 is terminated In flange 104, flange 104 includes one or more attachment holes 105, and hardware is installed with photovoltaic face for being attached other PV panels Plate is fastened on tile roof.Different with the support 100 shown in Fig. 3 A, Fig. 3 B support 100 has uniform flange 104, i.e., Flange 104 does not attenuate.Dotted line is with the addition of to Fig. 3 B to show that the material at the 106B of region can be removed so that flange 104 becomes Carefully.It should be appreciated that Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B L supports are only exemplary.Without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention, Various embodiments of the present invention can utilize the support with other shapes.For example, in various embodiments, vertical component 103 Top or towards roof part can not opening 105 both sides formed otch.In addition, according to the follow-up of PV installation systems The desired attachment mechanism of element, flange 104 can be bent perpendicular to vertical component 103, so that flat with base part 102 OK.

Fig. 4 is included in the waterproof case support member 110 placed in opening 202 exemplified with Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 A roof 200, wherein By sliding tile 201A to room top part to create opening 202 below the next column tile.In Fig. 1 in more detail Show waterproof case support member 110.In various embodiments, waterproof case support member 110 can be by semi-rigid foam or foam-like Material is formed, and is shaped to be adapted to the various profiles of on the downside of tile 101A and one or more surrounding tile parts. In various embodiments, waterproof case support member 110 can be formed by another suitable lightweight, durable material, and the material is sufficiently soft So as to L supports 110 through but it is again sufficiently rigid generally to keep its shape.In various embodiments, by waterproof case Support member 110 is pushed down in mounting bracket 100 so that the flange 104 of mounting bracket passes through the following table of waterproof case support member 110 Face and the slide downward of waterproof case support member 110 is allowed to be flushed until it with the roof surface 210 of the bottom of opening 202, waterproof case Support member 110 is installed in opening 202.In various embodiments, waterproof case support member 110 can be pre-formed, with base The curve of the tile 201A removed downside is matched in sheet.In other embodiments, waterproof case support member 110 can be by extending Material is made, to allow the curve that it is deformed into tile 201A downside.

Referring now to Fig. 5, this diagram depicts the roof 200 in prior figures, wherein waterproof material 120 is arranged on opening 202 In the top of waterproof case support member 110.In various embodiments, waterproof material 120 is fabricated from a flexible material, for example rubber, silicon Rubber or other waterproofs, the material for being coated with rubber.In other embodiments, it can be rigid.In various embodiments, Waterproof material 120 is sufficiently flexible to allow waterproof material 120 to meet waterproof case support member 110 and lower room relative to opening 202 Push up the curve of tile and upper roof sheet tile.In various embodiments, waterproof material 120 can be stacking or including one or Multiple soft horizontal metallic strips, for example, along upper roof edge and lower roof edge, it helps waterproof material 120 to protect Hold by waterproof case support member 110 and around tile the shape specified of curve.In various embodiments, waterproof case 120 may be used also To be laminated one or more rigid metal bars, these metallic rods are towards vertical direction, to prevent waterproof case 120 from collapsing or producing energy The low spot of enough waters, so that (line from ridge to gutter) provides rigidity in the Y direction, and allows it in X-direction (from roof Right side of the left side to roof) it can bend, and can accommodate along the curve of adjacent tiles in Z-direction (perpendicular to roof table Face) change in height.Preferably, waterproof case 120 it is sufficiently large with allow its lower section of a upper roof invoice 201A part, Prolong above top, the lower section of left side tile (projection) and the right side tile (depression) of a lower roof sheet tile 201B part Stretch so that the water for directly falling in the water on waterproof case 120 or roof being flowed down on waterproof case 120 continues its downward, gravity The path of guide, without draining to roof surface 210 below waterproof case 120.

The waterproof case 120 of Fig. 1 and Fig. 5 descriptions is shown as with hole, and the hole enables waterproof case 120 in mounting bracket Slided on 100, so that the water-stop attenuated upward is created around support 100, to prevent water under the conditions of normal atmospheric pressure Into.In various embodiments, and as Fig. 5 is seen more clearly, the hole can include the projection of shoe-like, the protuberance Point there are one or more stepped edges, it allows waterproof case 120 in the different backing positions of the endoadaptation of opening 202, simultaneously Still whole opening is covered, without too stretching the hole, would not also destroying it, that watertight is formed around mounting bracket 100 is close The ability of envelope.The hole make it that no matter whether support can be transferred through letter relative to the depression (relatively low) of tile or raised (higher) protrude Single ground is rotated 180 degree and uses waterproof case 120.Other embodiments can include one or more thrusting part or can be by The other similar structures for thrusting, cutting off or piercing through, with allow waterproof case 120 its relative to tile around position how all In mounting bracket 100.In various embodiments, it may be desirable to there are two or more this spies in different positions Levy, to accommodate substantial amounts of mounting bracket position in opening 202.The shape and size in hole are at least to a certain extent by installation branch The domination of the size and dimension of frame 100.In various embodiments, waterproof case 120 can be with the one of the formation of continuous manufacturing process Volume.In other embodiments, waterproof case 120 can be cut from big sheet material, or be even a separately formed.

Fig. 6 shows the roof 200 described in above each figure, and it is straight that wherein tile 101A partly returns to its home position It is resisted against to it in mounting bracket 100, covers the top of waterproof case 120, and in certain embodiments, covering waterproof case support A part for part 110, so as to reduce and ideally so that PV installation systems according to various embodiments of the present invention cause displacement Minimize.The combination of this support 100, waterproof case support member 110 and waterproof case 120 is considered other for being attached The whole base assembly of PV installing components.

Therefore, Fig. 7 is exemplified with the component shown in Fig. 6, its medium-height trestle adapter 130 is attached at least one according to the present invention The flange 104 of the mounting bracket 100 of individual embodiment.In various embodiments, support adapter 130 can be used and painted in Fig. 7 The shape of circular, the similar ice hockey of system.In various other embodiments, support adapter 130, which can be used, allows itself and track Or the shape or other suitable shapes of the bolt head of other structures cooperation.In the embodiment shown in fig. 7, adapter 130 includes Has threaded open top, it allows using limitation bolt or other threaded fasteners in X-direction, Y-direction or two The arm or other structures that individual side is adjusted up the fluting of the position of PV Panel connectors are attached to adapter 130.Implement various In example, adapter 130 has a pair of vertical flanges, wherein having an opening in each flange, so that flange can On the either side of the flange 104 of mounting bracket 100 or around, and bolt connects therewith with the nuts and bolt of standard Connect.

Fig. 8 A depict roof 200 above shown in each figure, and wherein top arm 140 has the various implementations according to the present invention The integral PV modular connectors 141 of example.In fig. 8 a, top arm 140 includes two attachment grooves on the top, and it allows module Connector 141 is moved closer to or away from adapter 130 and being then attached to specific position.In various embodiments, use The key screw top arm 140 for being downwardly projected the threaded openings entered through one in multiple grooves in the top of adapter 130 is fixed to Adapter 130.It should be appreciated that this is a kind of design alternative.This flexibility is engaged with the circular geometry of adapter 130 Get up to allow top arm 140 to be rotated by 360 ° relative to adapter 130, even more so that connector 141 can be moved to radius substantially etc. Optional position in the circle of the length of top arm 140.

This can be seen more clearly from Fig. 8 B, Fig. 8 B be show separately support 100, adapter 130, top arm 140, And the perspective view of PV modular connectors 141.In various embodiments, modular connector 141 can wave (rock-it) type Connector (such as shown in Fig. 8 B), with short key (key) side 142 and relatively long tongue side 143, for making two PV The framework of the opposite face pair of module is connected with each other.This coupling device is in for example commonly assigned U.S. Patent application No.14/ Had been described and illustrated in 615,320 (publication number No.2015/0155823-A1), the disclosure of which is by quoting all bags It is contained in this.But, in other embodiments, connector 141 can be clamp (clamping) connector, a grasping (gripping) the suitable module of connector or the framework of other PV modules for being capable of detachably connected two opposite faces pair Frame attacher.

Fig. 9 depicts PV panels 300, and PV panels 300 are connected to a pair of modular connectors 400, this pair of modular connector 400 It is attached to a pair of corresponding top arms 140, top arm 140 and then is connected to a pair of corresponding mounting brackets by a pair of adapters 130 100, these are all according to various embodiments of the present invention.PV modules 300 be depicted in framework side outwardly have it is recessed Groove, it enables a framework to coordinate with the rocking type connector of such as connector 141.In other embodiments, PV panels 300 Framework can be smooth and without groove, and connector 140 can be occupied with clamp, grasping or otherwise directly or by other Between hardware (shown in exemplary embodiment as described herein) removably limit PV modules 300.

Figure 10 depicts a kind of interchangeable component, including track support 150, with for the portion with cantilevered track 160 Divide the rocking type connector 153 being used together.In various embodiments of the present invention, the adaptation shown in alternate figures 8A and Fig. 8 B Part 130 and top arm 140, in the component shown in Figure 10, cantilever 160 part is by T screw bolt and nut (not shown) or passes through Other suitable fasteners in the hole 105 in the flange 104 of mounting bracket 100 are directly connected to mounting bracket 100.In various realities Apply in example, track 160 can include lower channel 161, it is crossed over the whole length of track 160 and is dimensioned to receive simultaneously The head of T bolts is kept, it is allowed to which cantilevered track 160 is slided along Y-direction (perpendicular to direction of opening 150) if necessary, so that even Connect device 151 and realizing that connector 151 is relative to one or more before by fastening in place on support 100 using nut (not shown) The desired positioning of individual PV modules.In various embodiments, track 160 can include a pair of opposite faces pair upper channel 162A, 162B, upper channel 162A and 162B cross over the whole length of track 161 and also in each distal opening, to install PV modules Connector.

In various embodiments, track support 150 can use T bolts 151 and nut 152 be connected to groove 162A, One of 162B.Support 150 can include a pair of c-shaped openings in either side, and it causes support 150 to utilize one or more T bolts Or other attachment means are attached to track 160.In various embodiments, the head of this T bolts can be slid into upper channel 161A, 161B either end, untill it is engaged one of with the c-shaped opening of track support 150.Then, nut 152 can be attached To bolt 151, to keep track support 150 along track 160 in desired position.As shown in Figure 10, track support 150 can be with Include one rocking type modular connector 153, for by connector 153, support 150, track 160 and L supports 100 one Individual or multiple PV modules are fixed to mounting bracket 100.It is understood, however, that exemplary embodiment as shown in Figure 8 A and 8 B, According to various embodiments of the present invention, other types of PV modular connectors (such as clamp connector, grasping connector or other Suitable connector) it can be used together with track support 150.

Now with reference to all aforementioned figures, to describe to be used for photovoltaic installation system according to various embodiments of the present invention Exemplary installation process on existing slope tile roof.First, a tile is positioned, and the tile is above roof rafters Or it is otherwise positioned within desired mount point, such as tile 201A.The tile is slided to reveal in opening 202 by upward roof Go out roof surface 210.Then, by getting out one or more pilot holes in advance, and via the hole in the pedestal of mounting bracket 100 102 are torqued into two or more square head bolts and/or screw to pilot hole, and mounting bracket (such as L supports 100) passes through opening Roof surface 210 in 202 and be mounted.Next, flange 104 upward of the waterproof case support member 110 in mounting bracket 100 On be pressed downwardly so that the direction of the curve of waterproof case support member 110 matching roof sheet tile 201A curve so that work as tile When 201A slides by downward roof, the profile of its outline waterproof case support member 110, so that will not be by waterproof case branch The obstruction of support member 110.

Below, flexible waterproof material 120 can also be slided in the top of flange 104, with cover waterproof case support member 110 and Opening 202 is completely covered.In various embodiments, waterproof case 120 has the body aperture that at least one is surrounded by shoe, from And make the flexibility in position maximization relative to mounting bracket 100.Under tile 201A direction under the part on roof, tile In 201B direction on the part on roof and tile right hand edge to below the left side of opening 202 and on the left side of tile Edge is to above the right opening of opening 202, and waterproof case 120 can be folded so that opening 202 is covered by waterproof case 120 completely. Then, it is allowed to which the upper downward roofs of roof sheet tile 201A are back slided, until it partly covers waterproof case 120 and is resisted against peace Fill on support 100, so that there is provided the complete weather proof attachment that hardware is installed for being attached extra PV modules Component.

In various embodiments, next step will be by bolt 131 through adapter and flange open 105 and With nut fastening bolt 131, adapter (such as adapter 130) is attached to the flange 104 of mounting bracket 100.Then, each Plant in embodiment, the top arm 140 of the PV modular connectors 141 with one is fastened to adapter using screw bolt 144 140, surface of the screw bolt 144 through arm 140 towards top and sting with the screw thread of the opening inner side of adapter top Close, so that top arm 140 and connector 141 are fixed on the desired position relative to adapter 130.In the point, photovoltaic panel 300 can be fastened to connector 141 via its framework, so that panel 300 is maintained at the suspended planar on tile roof 200 In.

Alternatively, in various other embodiments, gone back allowing the downward roofs of tile 201A to slide to be resisted against peace Next step after on dress support 100 is, by T bolts being inserted into the lower channel of cantilevered track 160 and making bolt Screw tip pass through flange 104 in opening 105, then fastened with nut, a part for cantilevered track 160 will be attached It is connected to the flange 104 of mounting bracket.Before nut is tightened down, the direction that track 160 can be limited along passage relative to Mounting bracket 100 is slided.Next, one or more track supports 150 of the connector 153 with one are in desired position Any one in upper channel 162,162B is attached to again using T bolts 151 and corresponding nut 152, so as to keep track support 150 and connector 153 relative to mounting bracket 100 be in desired position.Then, PV modules can be attached to as shown in Figure 9 Connector 153, so as to create PV arrays.

It is as implied above, it will be appreciated that although Fig. 9 panel 300 is depicted as including the reeded framework of tool, by using folder Clamp frame attacher, grasping connector or other suitable connectors and substitute connector 141,153, various embodiments of the present invention It can be configured to work together with the panel without fillister skeleton.

Referring now to Figure 11-21, these figures according to other embodiments of the invention are used for tile roof exemplified with a kind of PV installation systems.Reference picture 11, the figure shows the portion of another installation system relative to Fig. 1 installation systems described Part.The system includes mounting bracket 400, waterproof case support member 410, waterproof portion 420, waterproof boots 430 and top arm 440.Top Arm 440 includes top arm mounting bracket 443 and sliding channel installed part 445.The system is also included with PV modular connectors 460 Footing 450 and the footing square head screw 455 engaged with sliding channel installed part 445.The system can also include cantilevered track 470, the application for needing cantilever.In this applications, cantilevered track 470 can be used for substituting top arm 440.

Figure 12 depicts tile roof 500, and the tile roof 500 includes the tile 501 being arranged on roofing board 600.Watt Piece can be clay tile, ceramic tile, cement tile or the tile being made up of other sturdy materials.In various embodiments, One tile (such as tile 501A) can be in tile slip underneath disposed thereon, so as to expose roofing board 600, in order to attached Meet PV and hardware is installed.In other embodiments, tile 501A can be completely removed, and be left in the upper roof direction of tile 501 Space.In addition, although Figure 12 tile 500 is S type tiles, it should be understood that various system and method disclosed in the present application can be with Using with differently contoured tile, even flat tile.

Figure 13 shows the next step using PV installation systems according to various embodiments of the present invention.In Figure 13 In, mounting bracket 400 is attached to roofing board 600.In a preferred embodiment, mounting bracket 400 is attached to a point, the point The attachment square head screw of mounting bracket 400 is allowed to penetrate into roof rafters and not only enter roofing board 600, so as to be system The bigger stability of offer and the repellence to strong wind.As shown in figure 13, in various embodiments, mounting bracket 400 is pointed to On, perpendicular to roof surface so that the PV arrays supported by mounting bracket 400 are by a plane parallel with roofing board 600 In and with roofing board 600 have essentially identical gradient.It is used to connect in addition, though mounting bracket 400 is shown as having Receive a pair of of screws depressions of two installations, but it is to be understood that mounting bracket can have single depression, one or more holes, Or it is easy to be attached one or more of the other feature of subsequent parts.For example, 100 tools of mounting bracket shown in Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B There are single hole 105 and a pair of notches 106A and 106B.In various embodiments, it is expected that mounting bracket 400 may be mounted at roof A point on plate 600, lower part (such as in paddy rather than in peak) of this relative to lower roof sheet tile 501B directly position In upper roof direction, as shown in figure 13.

Referring now to Figure 14, in the figure, waterproof case support member 410 is placed on roofing board 600.Retouched with Fig. 1 and Fig. 4 The waterproof case support member 110 painted is different, and waterproof case support member 410 has to be cut in advance in the lower roof side of waterproof case support member 410 A series of vertical slits cut through, similar to comb, so that mounting bracket 400 is along east-west in multiple differences Position is passed through, without tearing or changing waterproof case support member 410.In various embodiments, waterproof case support member 410 will be pre- It is initially formed, with curve as the class of a curve with tile (such as S curve, undulated tiles, quadrel piece).Implement various other In example, once waterproof case support member 410 has been applied in weight (such as tile 501A weight), the just letter of waterproof case support member 410 Singly meet the shape of waterproof case and/or tile.

Figure 15 is exemplified with the tile array 500 after being installed in waterproof case 420 on waterproof case support member 410.Each Plant in embodiment, waterproof case 420 can be made up of extendable metal (such as tin).In various other embodiments, waterproof case 420 can be curve that is rigid and being pre-formed similar surrounding tile 501.In other further embodiment, prevent Water part 420 can be formed by the material of rubbery, and it is curve that is preformed or meeting tile 501 around.In Figure 11 In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 15, waterproof case 420 is pre-formed with opening, and the size of the opening allows its unobstructed Ground is arranged in mounting bracket 400 so that mounting bracket 400 is protruded through the opening, and 420 times of waterproof case allows along installation The slide downward of support 400 is untill being resisted against on waterproof case support member 410.In various embodiments, waterproof case 420 is in both sides With enough materials, to compensate the diverse location of mounting bracket 400 relative to roofing board 600 upwards in east-west.Extra Material can simply be compacted to be contained in the opening of roofing board 600 or can be cut with razor or other instruments.

In figure 16, the next step for the installation process of Figure 11 PV installation systems has been completed.Specifically, Waterproof boots 430 is slided in the distal end of mounting bracket 400, untill it contacts the surface of waterproof case 420 upward, so as to create not The sealing influenceed by weather, to prevent water from entering in the space of the top of roofing board 600.In various embodiments, waterproof boots 430 Including forming rubbery the or other quasi-flexible material around slit, its size is suitable in mounting bracket 400 when extended Side, but it is sufficiently rigid with the establishment sealing around mounting bracket.In addition, waterproof boots 430 can be included in the bonding material of bottom side Material, it is further sealed to waterproof case 420 and is covered in the hole formed in the part.Alternatively, it is possible in waterproof case Apply adhesive around 420 upper sheds or to the bottom side of waterproof boots 430, in order to being protected from weather influences between these parts Sealing.

As shown in figures 11 and 16, waterproof boots 430 can include upward-fining pedestal, and it supports opening so that anti- After water shoes 430 are arranged in mounting bracket 400, all surface all water drainage away from waterproof boots 430, so as to prevent product Water, ponding can increase or accelerate over time the deterioration of waterproof boots 430, there is the possibility for allowing water to reach roof.

In fig. 17, the tile 501A in upper roof direction is permitted to return to its normal position, until it abuts against installation branch Frame 400.It should be appreciated that in the embodiment that waterproof case 420 covers by the whole opening for removing tile 501A and creating, upper room The tile 501A in top direction will be easily removed.In such an embodiment, the size of waterproof case 420 is sufficiently large, to allow it Slide and be still completely covered by removing tile the tile lower part in roof direction on next in array 500 501A and the opening created, so as to prevent water from entering roofing board 600.

Referring now to Figure 18, the figure shows the next of the PV installation systems installed according to various embodiments of the present invention Step.In the figure, top arm 440 is attached to mounting bracket 400 via reciprocal top arm mounting bracket 443.In this example embodiment, Two openings that two bolted joints are formed at the top of mounting bracket 400, although it should be appreciated that not departing from the essence of the present invention In the case of refreshing or scope, other interconnection modes are also possible.For example, Fig. 1,7,8A and 8B show interchangeable upper wall 140 and for being attached to the mechanism of mounting bracket 100.It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that model of this change in the present invention In enclosing.

Reciprocal mounting bracket 443 allows top arm 440 to be moved up and down as needed along north-south direction on roof, with to structure One or more photovoltaic panels into PV arrays provide required support.It should be appreciated that substituting top arm 40, same type is used A part for cantilevered track 470 can be attached to mounting bracket 440 by reciprocal mounting bracket.This is in the first row (room of array It is minimum on top) or far top row in it is particularly useful so that array on roof can not be attached installation by cantilever drape Part (spine that such as eaves or tile are generally attached with mortar) top of support.Finally, this can allow on tile roof It is upper that bigger array is installed.

Top arm 440 can also include sliding channel installed part 445, and it receives the screw thread that level adjuster supports screw 455 End, level adjuster support screw 455 is used to the level adjuster of such as footing 450 be attached to top arm 440.Alternatively T bolts can be used in ground, the passage 470 formed in top arm 440.Level adjuster 440 can terminate in rocking type connection In device, such as the rocking type connector 460 shown in Figure 19.In various embodiments, connector 460 can be used for being attached a PV Module, a pair of PV modules, and/or PV modules and a part of array baffle plate.In various embodiments, connector 460 can have Rotatable part, the rotatable part can also be from above (i.e. downwards after PV modules are attached to connector 460 See) access so that module can be conditioned relative to the height on roof.In various embodiments, the rotation of this rotatable part Turn that connector 460 will be caused to be raised and lowered relative to top arm 40, so that PV modules are raised and/or dropped relative to roofing board It is low.

Figure 20 shows the connector 460 for the groove for being attached to PV modules 300.It should be appreciated that by using with connector 460 different types of connectors, various embodiments of the present invention can use the module of un-grooved.For example, clamp connector can Be used to keep module frame.This change is within the spirit and scope of the present invention.In fig. 20, connector 460 is by cantilever The part support of track 470.Figure 21 is PV modules 300 via tile installation system according to various embodiments of the present invention It is attached to another perspective view of roofing board 600.

The one embodiment for being particularly suitable for use in flat roof sheet tile of Figure 22 exemplified with the present invention.It is being shown in Figure 22-24 In system, tile 701A is pushed upwardly under the tile in upper roof row, to expose roofing board 800.Mounting bracket 402 is attached to Roofing board 800, and waterproof case support member 415 is pushed downwards in mounting bracket 402, until it is resisted against on roofing board.Such as Shown in Figure 22, in this embodiment, waterproof case support member 415 can be flat, with the even shape similar to roof, but still So include multiple slits from the left side of roofing board 600 to right side to accommodate the diverse location of mounting bracket 402.

In fig 23, waterproof case 425 is installed in the top of waterproof case support member 415.The base of waterproof case 425 shown in Figure 23 It is flat in sheet, but includes corresponding tongued and grooved shape at either end, matches the end of tile in the upward either side in east-west End.In fig. 24, waterproof boots 435 is shown as above the distal end of mounting bracket 402, is resisted against the top of waterproof case 425 In portion, so that weather seal is created, to prevent water from entering in the space of the top of roofing board 600.Such as Figure 16 Like that, in various embodiments, waterproof boots 435 will be soft including forming rubbery or other standards around slit for waterproof boots 430 Property material, the size of the slit allows to fit in when stretching in mounting bracket 400 but still sufficiently rigid to be created around it Build sealing.In addition, waterproof boots 435 can include the jointing material positioned at bottom side, it is further sealed to waterproof material 425 And it is covered in the hole formed in the part.Alternatively, it is possible on the waterproof case 425 around mounting bracket 402 or right Waterproof boots 435 or to the two application adhesive, in order to the weather seal between these parts.

As shown in figure 24, waterproof boots 435 can preferably include the upward-fining pedestal of support opening so that in waterproof boots After 435 are arranged in mounting bracket 402, all surfaces are all intended to moisture stream to leave waterproof boots 435, so as to prevent product Water, the latter increases or accelerated the deterioration of waterproof boots 435 such as the time.

Referring now to Figure 25-30, these figures describe being used for photovoltaic according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention Panel is arranged on the system on tile roof.Although system and system above shown in other accompanying drawings shown in Figure 25-30 With common various features and advantage, its difference is that the mounting bracket described in above these accompanying drawings hooks up generation by tile.

Figure 25 depicts the tile array 900 on roofing board 1000.Figure 25 tile array 900 is by undulated tiles (curve softer than S type tiles) is constituted.In fig. 25, the tile positioned at the desired locations of hook 405 is removed.Each In kind of embodiment, the tile alternately can as in other embodiments tile it is next under roof row towards It is upper to slide.As illustrated, hook 405 includes S hooks, there are multiple holes in pedestal, for attaching it to roofing board 1000.It is preferred that Ground, it can be attached to the position for allowing the square head screw that hook pedestal remains to roof to be passed through the roof rafters under roofing board 1000 Put.In addition, as shown in figs. 25-30, hook 405 can include a pair of holes, the PV installing component extra for being attached in distal end.Should Understand, hook can be included in the different shape of distal end, the extra part for being attached, such as the various peaces illustrated in earlier drawings Fill support 400,402.

Turning now to Figure 26, the figure is exemplified with the waterproof case 1100 for being configured to work with tile hook 405.With reality above The waterproof case applied shown in example is different, and waterproof case 1100 is more rigid and does not therefore need waterproof case support member to maintain its shape Or structural support is provided.In various embodiments, waterproof case 1100 is substantially a replacement tile or partial replacement tile. In various embodiments, waterproof case 1100 can be bent to the curve of similar surrounding tile array 900, still, waterproof case 1100 Can be using other shapes come for other type of tile.Waterproof case 1100 can include elevated opening 1101, and it is constructed Fitted in into when waterproof case 1100 is fastened in tile array on tile hook 405.In various embodiments, waterproof case 1100 Can side include spine and opposite side include passage, in east-west upwards in the either side of waterproof case 1100 Coordinate with adjacent tile.

Figure 26 also illustrates the plug 1120 being made up of foam or other appropriate materials, is therefrom dashed forward for closing hook 405 Opening in the waterproof case 1100 gone out.In certain embodiments, plug 1120 can have a series of vertical slits, and it is suitable to Fitted in when installing in the opening on hook 405.Plug 1120 can also fit in below waterproof case 1100 and contact roof Plate 1000, to cause plug 1120 to be less prone to drop out from elevated opening 1101.In other embodiments, setter can letter Single ground cuts out a slit at the position of hook 405 in plug 1120, to allow plug 1120 to realize the cooperation of suitable patch, so that Prevent bedbug, insect and chip from entering opening.As shown in figs. 25 and 26, in various embodiments, it may be desirable that tile hook 405 It is positioned at paddy (i.e. relatively low) side of waterproof case 1100.

Figure 27 exemplified with installation system essentially identical shown in Figure 26, but substitution is complete to replace tile, waterproof case 1100 Only part substitutes tile.Therefore, different from removing the tile 901B in upper roof direction, the tile only by upward sliding, To allow hold-down hook 405 and waterproof case 1100, normal position is then returned it to, until being resisted against the elevated of waterproof case 1100 In opening 1101.

Figure 28 shows another waterproof case 1105, and waterproof case 1105 includes two openings 1106 and 1107, and it causes watt Piece hook 405 can be installed in the paddy side or peak side of waterproof case 1105.In various embodiments, two openings all use plug 1120 Closing, or optionally using a plug with two parts.On the peak Ce Huogu sides of the tile of bending relative under In terms of the position of the roof rafters positioning S hooks 405 in face, waterproof case 1105 provides greater flexibility.In some cases, can not Tile hook 405 can be positioned at the paddy side of waterproof case 1105, but remain able to make in the pedestal of roof rafters and tile hook 405 Installation screw engagement.

Turning now to Figure 29, the figure is exemplified with another embodiment of the invention described in prior figures 25-28, still In this embodiment, waterproof case 1110 is configured to work with quadrel piece (such as tile array 1200).In this example, waterproof Part 1110 is used as replacing tile.Different from the waterproof case 1100 or 1105 in Figure 27 and 28, waterproof case 1110 includes substantially horizontal Across the single opening 1111 of the whole width of waterproof case 1110, therefore, almost by the whole width for removing the opening that tile is created Degree.This provides the maximum flexibility for being used to the pedestal of tile hook 405 is attached to roofing board upwards in east-west.As schemed Shown in 29, because single opening 1111 is substantially across the whole width of waterproof case 1111, it is possible to use bigger plug 1121, entirely it is open so as to fill and prevents bedbug, rodent and chip from entering.

In addition to the difference of this size, plug 1121 can be substantially in the plug shown in configuration aspects and Figure 27 and Figure 28 Son 1120 is identical.In a preferred embodiment, waterproof case 1110 can also include extra material in the direction on upper roof, to permit Perhaps it is prominent below the row of tiles on upper roof, so as to prevent into water.In addition, as shown in the drawing, waterproof case 1110 can be wrapped Corresponding edge joins are included, to allow either side of the tile along east-west to () and waterproof case on roof from left to right Tile is more accurately engaged.

Figure 30 replaces waterproof case 1115 exemplified with according to another tile of various embodiments of the invention.Shown in this Fig The size that tile replaces waterproof case 1115 is suitable to W watts.Similar to Figure 29 waterproof case 1110, waterproof case 1115 includes single opening 1116, whole width (width of such as one tile) of the single opening 1116 substantially across waterproof case 1115.Such as Figure 30 Shown, the cross section profile of waterproof case 1115 is preferably identical with other tiles in array 1300, so as to allow the waterproof case and phase Adjacent tile adaptation is together without the integrality of destruction array.Tile hook 405 according to other curved tile identical modes Protruded through opening 1116, for example, it is preferable at the paddy of the tile relative to immediate lower roof direction.Although plug 1122 The curve similar to next lower roof direction tile is shown as, but plug 1122 can simply include foam or other Compressible material, it can be compressed with the profile substantially conforming to next lower roof sheet tile to ensure the cooperation of suitable patch.

PV installation systems 1400 of the Figure 31 exemplified with another exemplary embodiment according to the present invention.Shown in Figure 31 is System 1400 includes base portion 1405, and base portion 1405 has the two parallel row mounting holes 1406 of interconnection, for receiving square toes spiral shell Bolt, square head screw, hanger bolt or other machanical fasteners through roof plate surface, preferably but are not essential, on roof At position on rafter.System 1400 also includes tile hook portion 1408.In various embodiments, as shown in figure 31, tile hook portion 1408 can include hook portion 1410A, 1410B of a pair of interconnection, and it spans to distal end 1415A, 1415B from base portion 1405.Hook Portion 1410A, 1410B can be combined into single part by hook pedestal, and hook pedestal extends between hook portion 1410A and 1410B And it is normal thereto.In various embodiments, hook pedestal, which can be shaped as, fits in base portion 1405 and with two Or more mounting hole 1411, mounting hole 1411 is adapted to mount to the mounting hole of any two alignment formed in base portion 1405 On 1406.In this manner it is achieved that hook portion 1408 and base portion 1405 can be only with a pair of screws, square head bolt or other fasteners Just it is attached to roofing board and rafter.

In various embodiments, the other end of hook portion 1408, i.e., one end relative with pedestal can include a butt strip 1415A, 1415B, it includes ridge 1420A, 1420B, limits respectively for receiving formed in another installing component corresponding The groove of the flange of shape.It should be appreciated that contact pin 1415A, the 1415B described in Figure 31 concrete shape is exemplary.Can So that hook portion 1408 is connected to other PV installing components using various other bindiny mechanisms, that as illustrated in embodiment above Sample.

In system 1400, orbit portion 1430 is connected to hook 1408 at contact pin 1415A, 1415B.In various embodiments In, flange 1420A, 1420B are engaged with the groove formed in the side of track 1430.In various embodiments, bolt 1418 can be with Through being open in contact pin 1415A and through the respective aperture in contact pin 1415B, wherein nut 1419 and the spiral shell on bolt 1418 Line is engaged, so that orbit portion 1430 is clamped between contact pin 1415A, 1415B.In various embodiments, orbit portion 1418 is complete Full fastening, thus allow any connection PV installing components it is mobile relative to contact pin 1415A, 1415B more close or remote from.

Below, in the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 31, top arm portion 1445 is attached to using rotary connector 1440 Orbit portion 1430.In various embodiments, the bottom of rotary connector 1440 includes T-shaped lug boss, and it is fitted to track 1430 Top groove 1436 in, and handle portion 1442 point to top arm 1445 one end.In various embodiments, when handle portion 1442 exists Rotation causes handle portion 1442 to be aligned with the major axis of track 1430 (rather than top arm portion 1445) clockwise or counterclockwise direction When, T-shaped lug boss is filled in groove 1436, and it is wider than opening, therefore can no longer be drawn out groove 1436, until handle portion 1442 It is rotated back to the T-shaped lug boss in the direction of arm 1445, release groove 1436.Such connector 1440 will allow arm 1445 Slide, be then locked into position by manually rotated handle portion 1442 in desired position along the whole length of track 1430. In various embodiments, arm 1445 can be pre-loaded with connector 1440.In other embodiments, connector 1440 can be Arm 1445 is assembled to when being attached to orbit portion 1430 on arm 1445, for example, by PV setters when mounted or close to install When.

As shown in figure 31, PV modular connectors, such as rocking type connector 1450, can be installed in the relative of arm 1445 In another distal end of connector 1440, to cause two photovoltaic module connections.Can be with used threaded screw 1451 rocking type Connector 1450 is attached to top arm 1445.In various embodiments, the rotation of screw 1451 may cause connector 1450 relative Risen or fallen in top arm 1445, so as to carry out height regulation to two module arrays from top, or even in module It is attached to after connector 1450.In various embodiments, the head of screw 1451, which can be formed, receives die nut, plum blossom The running-on of spanner, Philip formula screwdriver, flat screwdriver or standard or size of standardizing.

It should be understood that, although Figure 31 is used to engage with the PV modules with fillister skeleton exemplified with rocking type connector, schemes Embodiment illustrated does not have also reeded PV modules to work with framework in 31.In such an embodiment, rocking type connector 1450 Will be replaced with different types of connector, such as clamp connector, frame attacher or can detachably connected one or Other suitable frame attachers of the framework of multiple PV modules.

Figure 32-38 is exemplified with the photovoltaic installation system for tile roof according to another embodiment of the invention.System System 1500 includes base portion 1505, and it is similar to Figure 31 base portion 1405, with reception square head bolt or other machinery fastening Part is to be attached to base portion 1505 multiple mounting holes 1506 of roofing board.Different from base portion 1405, base portion 1505 is on edge There is elevated lip on two edges of the length extension for base portion 1505.This protuberance is when in loading to hook portion 1510 provide extra supported underneath.

Hook portion 1510 is seated on the ridge formed in base portion 1505, and can be moved along the length of base portion 1505 It is dynamic.In certain embodiments, bolt 1507 can enter in the pedestal of corresponding hook portion 1510 through base portion 1505.Nut 1508 can be used to that hook portion 1510 is couple to base portion 1505 via bolt 1507.It should be appreciated that in other embodiments, Hook portion 1510 and base portion 1505 can be formed single structure or can be soldered together with as single structure.This Outside, there are two row openings 1506 in hook portion 1505, provide greater flexibility to fix base portion 1505 for setter To roof rafters, regardless of whether position of the hook portion 1510 along base portion 1505 how.

As illustrated, hook portion 1510 can include side 1510A and 1510B, they contact pedestals 1505 and to extension Stretch, terminate at corresponding flange 1518A and 1518B.Flange 1518A and 1518B can each include being used to receive top track The depression of 1530 part.In various embodiments, top track 1530 can include left raised 1535A and right raised 1535B, They are fitted in the corresponding depression formed in flange 1518A and 1518B.Bolt 1518 and nut 1519 can be by bellings Edge 1518A, 1518B are resisted against on track 1530, so as to hold it in desired position.The length of track 1530 is bigger, is The amount for the suspension that system 1500 can be performed is bigger.

Once track 1530 has been attached to hook 1510, then arm 1545 can be attached at appointing along track 1530 Meaning point.In various embodiments, arm 1545 can include manual locking system 1540, and it includes bar 1541 and cam 1542. Track 1530 can be included in the T-shaped passage 1536 in face of top extended in the whole length of track 1530.When with passage During 1536 alignment, the size of cam 1542 can be fitted in passage 1536, and can be in passage when rotating about 90 degree Locked in 1536.In various embodiments, can be by being carried out manually or with appropriate throw swingle 1541 Rotation.In this manner it is achieved that arm 1545 can coordinate with track 1530 at any point along track 1530, and can be with Easily optionally with the engagement or disengagement of track 1530, while quick and firm between still providing these parts Connection.

In various embodiments, as shown in figure 36, cam 1542 can include the bar portion for passing completely through arm 1545.The bar Portion can have the circular portion for being used for being rotated in the opening of arm 1545, and can terminate in screw tip, and it allows Attachment lever 1541 and lock nut 1543 after bar portion passes through arm 1545.Threaded portion can include a pair of flat surfaces, its Serve as the key being fitted in the respective openings of bar 1541 so that when applying torque to bar 1541, bar portion and expand to convex Wheel 1542 will equally rotate.

Arm 1545 can also include photovoltaic module connector 1550.In various embodiments, this is by positioned at arm 1545 Relative to the opposite end of bar 1541 so that rational disturbance that will not be with bar 1541, and provided more in terms of the positioning of PV modules Big flexibility.As illustrated, modular connector 1550 is rocking type connector, but it is to be understood that various realities of the invention Clamp connector or other types of connector can be used by applying example.

Connector 1550 is supported by threaded post 1551 at the elevated height in the top of arm 1545.In various embodiments In, threaded post 1551 includes stopping packing ring 1552, and it, which limits post 1551, can penetrate the depth of arm 1545.As shown in figure 36, base Seat 1554 and packing ring 1553 can receive the bottom spiral part of post 1551 in the inner side of arm 1545 so that post 1551 keeps firm coupling It is connected to arm 1545 but is rotated freely in arm 1545.In addition, the top of threaded post 1551 can be connected what is formed in device 1550 Threaded openings are received.This causes the distance between arm 1545 and connector 1550 (and to expand to two PV modules and roof table The distance in face) it can be adjusted by simply rotary connector 1550 or threaded post 1551.

Two systems 1500 of the Figure 37 exemplified with the long portion of supporting track 1530.Generally, although be not essential, these are Uniting will be aligned along the North-south line from roof eaves to roof ridge so that two systems are all connected to identical roof rafters. In standard array, there will be the system shown in multiple similar Figure 37, block length or module width be substantially spaced apart in an array, It is laterally or longitudinally direction depending on the orientation of module.Although being supported in addition, it will be appreciated that only having two systems 1500 in Figure 37 Track 1530, track 1530 can be with long enough, to ensure that three or more systems support it.Alternatively, track 1530 can To resolve into the discrete portions of number of smaller, one of part is across every a module or every two adjacent modules.

Systems of the Figure 38 exemplified with Figure 32-37 in the part on tile roof.Base portion 1505 and hook 1510 Bottom covered by waterproof portion 1560, it is and therefore invisible in figure.Waterproof portion 1560 is piece of metal or plastic material, its It is pre-formed to match the profile of surrounding tile array.In addition, waterproof portion 1560 includes jut 1565, jut 1565 has There is outlet, flange 1518A and 1518B passes through the outlet.As other embodiments, the system shown in Figure 38 includes plug or hung down Straight portion 1566, it closes the opening between waterproof portion 1560 and next roof sheet tile, and flange 1518A and 1518B is same by this One opening.

In various embodiments, plug or vertical component effect 1566 will definitely compression materials, its at least a portion bag including a part Some vertical slots are included, it allows flange 1518A and 1518B to pass through, while the remainder of substantially sealed opening.Alternatively Ground, waterproof case 1560 can include the vertical component effect of one, and one part includes the vertical slot being stamped or cut out out, and it is fitted in Around flange 1518A, 1518B.In another replaceable example, slotted portion can be formed by the plug separated, and it is solid Partly (part for for example contacting the upper high part of next lower roof direction tile) can be integrated into waterproof case 1560.This A little changes would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The scope of embodiments of the invention is not limited to specific embodiments described herein.For example, although described herein to be permitted Many embodiments are described with reference to inclined tile roof, and principle herein can be equally applicable to other types of roof.It is real On border, according to foregoing description and accompanying drawing and claim, except hereinbefore modification, the various of embodiments of the invention are repaiied Change all for that should be clearly in technical staff.Therefore, this modification is also fallen into the scope of the present invention.In addition, though this Some embodiments of invention are described under the linguistic context of the specific implementation of specific environment for a specific purpose, but art technology Personnel are it will be appreciated that its purposes not limited to this, embodiments of the invention can be valuably in order to which any amount of purpose be in any number Realized in the environment of amount.Therefore, the disclosure is contemplated that the full meaning or spirit of embodiments of the invention and explained, such as Herein and as disclosed in claim below.

Claims

1. a kind of system for installing photovoltaic module, including：

Be formed with mounting bracket, including base portion and jut, the base portion for be attached to roofing board at least one Through hole, the jut includes the attachment means for being used to be attached one or more photovoltaic module installing components,

Waterproof portion support member, is pre-formed into similar to the outline portion of roof sheet tile, and is included in waterproof portion support member The multiple slits formed, to allow the jut of the mounting bracket to be passed through in different positions；

Waterproof portion, at least one opening with the surface formation in the waterproof portion, the opening is adapted to allow for the projection Portion is passed through；And

Flexible hole is formed with waterproof boots, the waterproof boots, and is adapted to fit on the jut, so that in the waterproof Sealing is created between boots and the jut and between the waterproof boots and the waterproof portion.

2. system according to claim 1, in addition to：Photovoltaic module connector, is couple to the projection of the mounting bracket Portion.

3. system according to claim 2, wherein the photovoltaic module connector includes rocking type connector.

4. system according to claim 2, wherein the photovoltaic module connector includes clamp connector.

5. system according to claim 2, in addition to：Arm, the arm is couple to photovoltaic module support member described The jut of mounting bracket.

6. system according to claim 2, in addition to：Orbit portion, the orbit portion is couple to photovoltaic module support member The jut of the mounting bracket.

7. system according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof portion is pre-formed to match waterproof portion support member and phase The profile of adjacent roof sheet tile.

8. system according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof portion is by that can meet around waterproof portion support member and four Tile profile material constitute.

9. system according to claim 1, wherein a series of include around structural supports two layers of the waterproof portion is soft Property material, the structural support provides rigidity, bendability is provided in a second direction in a first direction, wherein described second Direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

10. a kind of system for being used to install photovoltaic panel on tile roof, including：

Mounting bracket, including base portion and hook portion, the base portion have formed in base portion, for being attached to roofing board Multiple through holes, the hook portion have is attached to the base end of the base portion and relative block supports end, the module branch Support end includes being used to be attached the attachment means that one or more photovoltaics install module；

Waterproof portion, the profile in the waterproof portion is configured to be adapted to around in four roof sheet tiles, wherein the waterproof portion is wrapped Include and be configured to allow at least one raised opening that the hook portion is passed through；And

Multiple vertical slits, the hook portion for being dimensioned for surrounding of the slit are formed with slot portion, the slot portion Stop the remainder of at least one raised opening simultaneously.

11. system according to claim 10, wherein being built in the slot portion in the waterproof portion.

12. system according to claim 10, wherein the slot portion includes the plug being made up of compressible material, it is described Multiple slits are formed with plug and are configured to fill at least one opening while allowing the hook portion to pass through.

13. system according to claim 10, in addition to：Photovoltaic module connector, is coupled to the module of the hook portion Support member end.

14. system according to claim 13, wherein the photovoltaic module connector includes rocking type connector.

15. system according to claim 13, wherein the photovoltaic module connector includes clamp connector.

16. system according to claim 10, the wherein attachment structure of module support end include a pair of flanges and handle The fastener that the flange is clipped together.

17. system according to claim 16, in addition to：Orbit portion, is held in place by the pair of flange, for handle The photovoltaic module connector is couple to the module support end in S-hook portion.

18. system according to claim 10, in addition to：The photovoltaic module connector, is connected to the rail by top arm Road portion.

19. system according to claim 18, wherein the top arm is included being used for the top arm manual locking described in The rod unit of orbit portion.