EP2370647A1 - Ensemble et procédé permettant de monter des panneaux solaires sur des surfaces de structure - Google Patents

Ensemble et procédé permettant de monter des panneaux solaires sur des surfaces de structure

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EP2370647A1
EP2370647A1 EP09835371A EP09835371A EP2370647A1 EP 2370647 A1 EP2370647 A1 EP 2370647A1 EP 09835371 A EP09835371 A EP 09835371A EP 09835371 A EP09835371 A EP 09835371A EP 2370647 A1 EP2370647 A1 EP 2370647A1
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Prior art keywords
frame member
mounting foot
flange
assembly
accordance
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Zachary Adam King
Miles Clayton Russell
Ruel Davenport Little
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Greenray Inc
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/20—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
    • H02S20/22—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
    • H02S20/23—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/20—Peripheral frames for modules
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/60—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/61—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
    • F24S25/613—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures in the form of bent strips or assemblies of strips; Hook-like connectors; Connectors to be mounted between building-covering elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S2025/01—Special support components; Methods of use
    • F24S2025/014—Methods for installing support elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/60—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S2025/6002—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules by using hooks
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/10—Photovoltaic [PV]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

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  • the invention relates generally to the installation of photovoltaic power generating systems, and more particularly to assemblies and methods for attaching photovoltaic modules, i.e., solar panels, to structures simply and quickly with minimal tools and parts, and requiring minimal manpower, thereby facilitating reduced costs and greater safety in installation.
  • photovoltaic modules i.e., solar panels
  • An object of the invention is, therefore, to provide an assembly and method for mechanically affixing solar panels to structures, such as roofs.
  • a feature of the invention is the provision of an assembly for mounting solar panels on a surface of a structure, the assembly including a first frame member adapted to receive and retain a first end portion of a solar panel, and a first mounting foot adapted for affixing to the surface of the structure, wherein the first frame member and the first mounting foot are adapted for locking engagement with each other to mount the first end of the solar panel on the structure surface.
  • a second frame member adapted to receive and retain a second end portion of the solar panel, and a second mounting foot adapted for affixing to the structure surface, the second frame member and the second mounting foot being adapted for connection to each other to mount the second end of the solar panel on the structure surface.
  • a method for mounting a solar panel on a structure comprising the steps of providing a first frame member adapted to receive and retain a first end portion of the solar panel, attaching the first frame member to the first end of the solar panel, providing a first mounting foot adapted for affixing to a surface of the structure and for locking engagement with the first frame member, affixing the first mounting foot to the surface of the structure, and interlocking the first frame member and the first mounting foot, whereby to lock the solar panel to the structure surface.
  • a method for mounting a solar panel on a structure including the further steps of providing a second frame member adapted to receive and retain a second end portion of the solar panel, attaching the second frame member to the second end portion of the solar panel, providing a second mounting foot and affixing the second mounting foot to the structure, and interlocking the second frame member and the second mounting foot, to secure the solar panel at first and second ends thereof to the structure.
  • the first frame member is provided with a capture opening formed in part by a base portion having a rounded configuration
  • the first mounting foot is provided with a mounting flange forming in part a recess adapted to secure the first frame member base portion
  • the method comprises the further step of introducing the first frame member base portion into the first mounting foot recess, and rotating the first frame member so as to rotate the base portion thereof in the recess of the first mounting foot until the first mounting foot flange is substantially wholly within the first frame member capture opening.
  • the first frame member is provided with a capture tooth member extending into an entrance of the capture opening, and the method includes the further step of rotating the first frame member base portion until the capture tooth bitingly engages the first mounting foot flange.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a solar panel of the type commonly mounted on building structures, particularly roofs;
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of a first frame member adapted for mounting on a building structure and adapted to receive and retain a first end of a solar panel;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first frame member of FIG. 2 shown with a first end of a solar panel disposed therein;
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of a first mounting foot adapted for attachment to a building structure and adapted to interlock with the first frame member;
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the first mounting foot of FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 6 is a side elevtional view illustrating bringing together of the first frame member, with a solar panel disposed therein, and the first mounting foot ;
  • FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the first frame member and the first mounting foot engaged with each other;
  • FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the first frame member further engaged with the first mounting foot ;
  • FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the first frame member and the first mounting foot fully engaged with each other;
  • FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of the first frame member and first mounting foot of FIG. 9 in combination with a second frame member and a second mounting foot retaining a second end of the solar panel;
  • FIG. 11 is similar to FIG. 10, but is illustrative of a modified first frame member;
  • FIG. 12 is similar to FIG. 11, but is illustrative of an assembly including substantially similar first and second mounting feet;
  • FIG. 13 is similar to FIG. 12, but is illustrative of an assembly including an alternative embodiment of first frame member;
  • FIG. 14 is similar to FIG. 13, but is illustrative of an assembly including an alternative first mounting foot.
  • the assembly includes a first frame member 12 (FIG. 2) adapted to receive and retain the first end edge 8 of the solar panel 2, as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the first frame member 12 is of a substantially rigid material, such as a rigid metal or plastic. Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, it will be seen that the first frame member 12 includes first and second spaced walls 14, 16.
  • the first wall 14 defines at a first end thereof a wall portion 18 angled from the wall 14 toward the wall 16, and a further wall 20 extending at an angle from the wall portion 18 and into juncture with the second wall 16.
  • An end portion 22 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the wall 16 extends parallel to and adjacent to the wall 20 to form a pocket 24 adapted to receive and retain the end edge 8 of the solar panel 2, as illustrated in FIG. 3.
  • the walls 14 and 16 are interconnected by a base wall 26.
  • the wall 14 extends slightly beyond the base wall 26, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the second wall 16 extends beyond the base wall 26 and forms a curved portion 28.
  • a ledge 30 extends from the wall 16 and parallel to and spaced from the base wall 26.
  • the curved portion 28 of the wall 16 extends generally to the plane of the wall 14 and merges with a face 32 which is angled toward the base wall 26 and joins the ledge 30.
  • the base wall 26 and the ledge 30 form a capture opening 34.
  • the face 32 slopes toward and into the capture opening 34, and the extension of the wall 14 beyond the base wall 26 forms a capture tooth 36 extending into the entrance to the capture opening
  • the assembly further includes a first mounting foot 40 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the mounting foot 40 includes a base plate 42 for attachment to a surface S on which the assembly is to be mounted.
  • a wall 44 upstands from an edge of the base plate 42, and from an upper edge 46 of the wall 44 there extends an angled planar surface 48 extending to a generally c- shaped structure 50, including a landing surface 52, a back panel 54 and a top portion 56 forming a pocket
  • an edge 8 of a solar panel 2 is inserted into the pocket 24 of the first frame member 12 and retained therein by a holding means (not shown), such as screws, adhesive, or the like.
  • the solar panel 2 and first frame member 12 are lowered into engagement with the first mounting foot
  • the curved portion 28 of the first frame member 12 is brought into engagement with the planar surface 48 of the first mounting foot 40.
  • the solar panel 2 and the first frame member 12 fixed thereto are moved along the planar surface 48 and landing surface 52 of the first mounting foot 40 until a lower end 58 of the first frame assembly 12 is snugly engaged in the c-shaped structure 50 of the first mounting foot 40.
  • the face 32 of the first frame member 12 is configured to extend substantially parallel to the top portion 56 of the c-shaped structure 50, as shown in FIG. 8, to assist in guiding the lower end 58 of the first frame member 12 into the c-shaped structure 50 of the first mounting foot 40.
  • FIGS. 6-9 illustrate the sequence of movements by which the first frame member 12 is fixed to the first mounting foot 40. As the first frame member 12 is pivoted from the position shown in FIG. 8 to the position shown in FIG. 9, the capture tooth 36 bitingly engages the top portion 56 of the c-shaped structure 50 to lock the top portion 56 of the first mounting foot 40 in the capture opening 34 of the first frame member 12, thereby locking the lower end 58 of the first frame member 12 in the c-shaped structure 50 of the first mounting foot 40.
  • the first mounting foot 40 is attached to the surface S by screws 66 (FIG. 5), or the like, in preparation for receiving the solar panel 2, such that once the solar panel is anchored to the structure S by the interconnection of the first frame member 12 and the first mounting foot 40, the solar panel may be left unattended without fear of the solar panel sliding or being blown off the supporting structure.
  • the first frame member 12 and the solar panel 2 can be connected together at a site removed from the supporting structure S, and the mounting feet 40 can be anchored on a structural surface by a single worker.
  • the first frame members 12 can be latched onto previously mounted first mounting feet 40 and thereby onto the surface S by a single worker as quickly as the solar panels and frame members are brought to the site.
  • a second frame member 60 (FIG. 10) adapted to be fixed to the other end 10 of the solar panel 2, the second frame member 60 having a pocket 62 therein similar to the pocket 24 of the first frame member 12.
  • a second mounting foot 64 which may be an L-shaped bracket, is fixed to the supporting structure S, as by screws, or the like, and may be connected to the solar panel 2 by retaining the second end of the solar panel in the pocket 62 and securing the second frame member 60 to the second mounting foot 64 as by screws, or the like.
  • the mounting feet can be easily and quickly secured one after the other to a surface by very few personnel, and the solar panels can be immediately snapped into the first frame assemblies which secure the panels against wind and sliding off a slanted roof, and subsequently the second frame member 60 can be secured with one or two bolts or screws 66 (FIGURE 10 and 11) .
  • the second frame member 60 may be provided with a flange 68 for receiving a leg 70 of the second mounting foot 64 to capture the second frame member 60 to the second mounting foot 64.
  • the second frame member 60 is provided with an internally threaded channel 72 aligned with an orifice 74 for receiving a screw or threaded bolt 76.
  • the first frame member 12 may be provided with a flange 80 and a threaded channel 82.
  • a first frame member 12 so constructed can be used as previously described in conjunction with a first mounting foot 40, as shown in FIG. 11, or may, alternatively, be used in conjunction with a mounting foot 84, as shown in FIG. 12, similar to the mounting foot 64.
  • the frame member 12 is provided with the flange 80 which received a portion 86 of the mounting foot 84, and is provided with the threaded channel 82 for receiving a bolt or screw 88.
  • the frame members 90 and 110 are each two-piece members.
  • Frame member 90 includes a body portion 92 which receives and retains the end 8 of the solar panel 2.
  • the frame member 90 further includes a portion 94 which slideably receives the body portion 92 on which there is mounted a flange 98 forming a recess 100, a ledge 102 having a tooth 104 extending from a free edge thereof, and a base portion, 58 similar to the base portion 58 shown in FIGS. 3 and 6- 9.
  • the base portion 58 is provided with a threaded channel 106 for receiving a bolt or screw 108, shown in FIG. 14.
  • the outer body portion 94 and inner body portion 92 are locked to each other by a screw or bolt and nut 112.
  • the alternative first frame member 90 may be used in conjunction with a first mounting foot 40, as shown in FIG. 13, or in conjunction with the mounting foot
  • an end of the wall 128 of the mounting foot 86 is received by the recess 100 formed by the flange 98 on the body portion 94 of the frame member 90.
  • the second mounting member 110 may also be of two-part construction, having an inner member 120 slidably received by an outer member 122.
  • the two members 120, 122 may be connected together by a screw or bolt and nut 124.
  • the outer member 122 is provided with a flange 126 configured to receive a wall portion 128 of a mounting foot 86.
  • the outer member 122 is provided with a threaded channel 130 for receiving a screw or bolt 132 extending through the mounting foot wall portion 128.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un ensemble permettant de monter des panneaux solaires sur des surfaces de structure comprenant un élément cadre adapté pour recevoir et retenir une première partie d'extrémité d'un panneau solaire, et un pied de montage adapté à des fins de fixation sur la surface de structure, l'élément cadre et le pied de montage étant adaptés à des fins de mise en prise de verrouillage l'un par rapport à l'autre pour monter une extrémité d'un panneau solaire sur la surface de structure.
EP09835371A 2008-12-03 2009-12-03 Ensemble et procédé permettant de monter des panneaux solaires sur des surfaces de structure Withdrawn EP2370647A1 (fr)

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