EP2415082A1 - Système de montage pour panneaux solaires et élément de montage et élément de positionnement pour ce système - Google Patents

Système de montage pour panneaux solaires et élément de montage et élément de positionnement pour ce système

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EP2415082A1
EP2415082A1 EP09776511A EP09776511A EP2415082A1 EP 2415082 A1 EP2415082 A1 EP 2415082A1 EP 09776511 A EP09776511 A EP 09776511A EP 09776511 A EP09776511 A EP 09776511A EP 2415082 A1 EP2415082 A1 EP 2415082A1
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Prior art keywords
mounting
solar panel
mounting member
members
panel
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English (en)
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Geerling Loois
Stefan Zschoch
Jan Wenzlaff
Michael Kübsch
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Renusol Europe GmbH
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Renusol GmbH
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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
    • F24S25/30—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the supporting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors
    • F24S25/33—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the supporting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
    • F24S25/35—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the supporting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles by means of profiles with a cross-section defining separate supporting portions for adjacent 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
    • 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
    • F24S25/63—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing modules or their peripheral frames to supporting elements
    • F24S25/634—Clamps; Clips
    • F24S25/636—Clamps; Clips clamping by screw-threaded 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
    • F24S25/65—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent supporting elements, e.g. for connecting profiles together
    • 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
    • F24S2025/011—Arrangements for mounting elements inside solar collectors; Spacers inside solar collectors
    • 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
    • F24S2025/016—Filling or spacing means; Elastic means
    • 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
    • F24S2025/018—Means for preventing movements, e.g. stops
    • 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
    • F24S2025/6008—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules by using toothed 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
    • F24S2025/80—Special profiles
    • F24S2025/801—Special profiles having hollow parts with closed cross-section
    • 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

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a mounting system for mounting solar panels and to a mounting member and a positioning element designed for use in the mounting system.
  • the mounting system of the invention and the associated mounting member and positioning element are particularly suitable for use in mounting solar panels on a pitched roof and other angled or sloping structures, and it will convenient to hereinafter describe the invention in this exemplary context.
  • the mounting system of the invention is not limited to use on pitched roofs or sloping surfaces, but may also be employed in open-land installations in which the solar panels may or may not be inclined or pitched at an angle on a supporting structure or mounting frame.
  • the frameless, glass-layered photovoltaic solar panels typically have dimensions of about 1.3 m x 1.1 m and have a mass of about 25 kg.
  • the individual panels are rather unwieldy in size and present an area which, during handling, is susceptible to even light gusts of wind, making handling by a single person installing the array difficult.
  • the individual panels are quite heavy.
  • the present invention provides a mounting system for mounting one or more solar panels on an inclined structure; such as, for example, on a pitched roof.
  • the system comprises a mounting frame for mounting the solar panels thereto, the mounting frame including a plurality of elongate mounting members adapted to be arranged and secured spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another.
  • Each of the mounting members is adapted to receive an edge region of a solar panel for fixing same such that each solar panel extends between and is supported by two spaced apart mounting members.
  • the elongate mounting members typically extend substantially parallel to the edge regions of the solar panels they are configured to receive and hold.
  • the mounting system further comprises at least one retaining element provided on each of the mounting members and adapted to prevent the solar panel from slipping along an axial or longitudinal extent on the respective mounting member before the solar panel is fixed to the mounting members.
  • the at least one retaining element does not itself operate to fix and/or to fasten the solar panel to the mounting member.
  • the at least one retaining element comprises a body portion which presents an abutment surface for engagement with a rim or peripheral edge of the solar panel.
  • the abutment surface projects substantially perpendicularly to an axial or longitudinal extent of the respective mounting member.
  • the abutment surface of the retaining element may project upwardly and/or laterally of an area on the respective mounting member for receiving the solar panel.
  • each mounting member is adapted to receive and fix an edge region of a solar panel at two laterally opposite sides thereof, and the abutment surface of the retaining element projects upwardly and/or laterally of both of the areas on the mounting member for receiving and fixing the edge region of the solar panel.
  • the plurality of elongate mounting members When installed on a pitched roof, the plurality of elongate mounting members are typically arranged such that they extend at approximately the same angle of pitch or inclination as the roof itself.
  • the elongate mounting members of the mounting system are preferably secured on the roof extending substantially parallel to the general plane of the roof surface and inclined at about the same angle as the pitched roof. Accordingly, when one or more solar panels is/are placed on the mounting members for assembly within the mounting system, the at least one retaining element - which is desirably pre-assembled on the mounting member - is adapted to prevent the solar panel from slipping down along the inclined axial or longitudinal extent of the respective mounting member before the solar panel has actually been securely fixed to the mounting frame.
  • Each retaining member engages a peripheral edge or rim of the associated solar panel to provisionally hold the panel in position on the inclined mounting members.
  • one of the retaining elements is releasably and rigidly attached at a longitudinal end region of the respective mounting member.
  • the retaining elements are preferably attached spaced apart along the length of that mounting member by a distance corresponding to a length dimension of the edge region of the solar panel received on the mounting member.
  • each of the retaining elements may be adapted to engage and retain a lower peripheral edge of a respective solar panel, with the solar panels being positioned next to or adjacent each other on the mounting member.
  • Each retaining element preferably comprises attachment means for releasably and rigidly attaching the retaining element to the respective mounting member.
  • This attachment means may, for example, include an opening for receiving an associated fastener, such as a screw or bolt.
  • the at least one retaining element is desirably pre-assembled with the respective mounting member prior to assembly of the mounting frame and the solar panel array in situ.
  • the elongate mounting members are fabricated from a rigid and robust material, preferably from a metal, such as steel or aluminium.
  • the mounting members may be configured as substantially straight sections with a uniform cross-section or profile, and may be formed, for example, by extrusion.
  • the retaining elements are preferably fabricated from a somewhat softer material, with synthetic materials such as polymer plastics being especially preferred. Possible examples include polyethylene, polyurethane, and polyvinyl chloride.
  • each of the plurality of elongate mounting members comprises a first channel or slot, which extends longitudinally of the mounting member.
  • This first channel or slot is preferably located generally centrally of each mounting member and opens to an upper side of the mounting member.
  • the first channel or slot may include securing means, preferably in the form of a surface profile, which is designed to interact with a complementary fastener.
  • the securing means may comprise a toothed or serrated surface profile (e.g. forming a partial screw thread) within the first channel or slot for interaction with a threaded fastener, or otherwise adapted for an interference connection.
  • the first channel or slot may co-operate with other components of the mounting system to secure or fix the one or more solar panels to the mounting members.
  • the mounting frame further comprises fixing means for securely fixing the one or more solar panels to the elongate mounting members.
  • the fixing means preferably comprises at least one clamping member adapted to clamp and securely hold the one or more solar panels fixed in position on the mounting members.
  • the clamping member is preferably elongate and is adapted to extend along and substantially parallel to the edge region of the solar panel received on an upper side of the respective mounting member.
  • the fixing means may further comprise one or more fastener for attaching the clamping member to the respective mounting member in clamping engagement with the edge region of the solar panel.
  • the one or more fastener for attaching the clamping member may be adapted to engage with the securing means of the first channel or slot formed in the mounting member.
  • the at least one retaining element comprises locating means for locating or positioning the retaining element in a particular or predetermined orientation on the respective mounting member.
  • the locating means is adapted to locate or position the retaining element such that the abutment surface adopts a predetermined orientation with respect to the mounting member.
  • the locating means preferably comprises one or more protrusion for insertion into and/or receipt within one or more corresponding recess, e.g. one or more second channel or slot, formed in the mounting member.
  • the locating means is preferably adapted to permit axial or longitudinal displacement and/or adjustment of the retaining element along the length of the mounting member while maintaining the retaining element in the predetermined orientation on the mounting member.
  • the mounting system further comprises at least one spacer element adapted to be provided on the elongate mounting member along its longitudinal extent.
  • the spacer element at least partially defines a limit or boundary to an area on the mounting member for receiving the solar panel.
  • each mounting member may be configured to receive an edge region of a solar panel at laterally opposite sides thereof.
  • the at least one spacer element is desirably designed to separate, e.g. longitudinally separate, those two panel receiving areas of the mounting member.
  • the at least one spacer element comprises a body portion adapted to be located between two panel receiving areas on an upper side of the mounting member.
  • the body portion of the spacer element has surfaces that respectively define a limit or boundary of each of the panel receiving areas on the mounting member, and each limiting surface is adapted to be located or positioned adjacent a peripheral edge of a solar panel fixed on the mounting member.
  • the spacer element may thus limit the extent to which the edge region of the solar panel may be received on the upper side of the mounting member.
  • the present invention provides a mounting system for mounting one or more soiar panels, comprising a mounting frame for mounting the solar panels thereto, the mounting frame including a plurality of elongate mounting members adapted to be arranged and secured spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another, e.g. on a pitched roof.
  • Each of the plurality of mounting members is adapted to receive and hold an edge region of a solar panel such that each solar panel extends between a pair of the mounting members.
  • the edge regions of the solar panels received and held by the mounting members thus extend substantially parallel to the elongate mounting members.
  • the mounting system further comprises at least one spacer element adapted to be provided on each of the elongate mounting members along a longitudinal extent thereof, wherein the spacer element defines a limit of a panel receiving area on the respective mounting member.
  • each mounting member is adapted to receive an edge region of a solar panel at laterally opposite sides thereof and the at least one spacer element is adapted to separate, e.g. longitudinally separate, the two panel receiving areas of the mounting member.
  • a body portion of the at least one spacer element is preferably designed to be located between and/or to separate the panel receiving areas on an upper side of the mounting member.
  • the body portion of the spacer element may be located between the edge regions of adjacent solar panels received and fixed on the same mounting member, so that the spacer element prevents hard and brittle edge regions of adjacent solar panels from contacting or impacting against one another.
  • the body portion of the at least one spacer element naturally presents surfaces defining the limits of the panel receiving areas at the upper side of the respective mounting member, with the limiting surfaces positioned adjacent the peripheral edges of the solar panels.
  • the at least one spacer element comprises locating means for locating or positioning that spacer element in a predetermined orientation on the respective elongate mounting member. That is, the locating means is adapted to locate or position the retaining element such that the limiting surface adopts a predetermined orientation with respect to the mounting member.
  • the locating means may comprise one or more projection, such as one or more tongue member, for insertion into or receipt within a corresponding recess, such as a channel or slot (e.g. the first channel or slot), provided in the respective mounting member.
  • the locating means is preferably adapted to permit axial or longitudinal displacement and/or adjustment of the spacer element along the length of the mounting member while maintaining the spacer element in the predetermined orientation on the mounting member.
  • the at least one spacer element is preferably fabricated from a material which is not as hard as the material of the mounting members.
  • synthetic materials such as polymer plastics are especially preferred, with possible examples including polyethylene, polyurethane, and polyvinyl chloride. These materials should preferably still be relatively robust and durable, however.
  • the present invention provides a mounting system for mounting one or more solar panels, comprising a mounting frame having a plurality of elongate support members adapted to be secured on a base structure, such as a pitched roof, and a plurality of elongate mounting members adapted to be rigidly secured on the support members and arranged spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another.
  • Each of the mounting members is adapted to receive and hold an edge region of a solar panel such that each solar panel extends between at least two of the mounting members. The edge regions of the solar panel received and held by the mounting members thus extend substantially parallel to the elongate mounting members.
  • the elongate mounting members are configured to include an arresting element that holds the mounting members on the support members (e.g. prevents them from slipping) before the mounting members are rigidly secured on the support members.
  • the arresting element is configured to project from a lower side of the mounting members for engagement with the support members on which the mounting members are to be rigidly secured.
  • the lower side of the mounting members preferably comprises a recess for attaching the arresting element.
  • the recess may, for example, be in the form a third channel or slot which extends longitudinally of the mounting member and the arresting element may be attached to permit longitudinal displacement and/or adjustment of the arresting element there-along, e.g. in a slidable manner.
  • the present invention provides a mounting member for mounting a solar panel thereto.
  • the mounting member is an elongate structural element, such as a beam or rail, to which the solar panels are mounted and comprises at least one panel seating area formed at an upper side of the mounting member, the panel seating area being adapted to receive and support an edge region of the solar panel, wherein the panel seating area extends substantially parallel to the edge region of the solar polar to be received thereon.
  • a first channel or elongate recess extends longitudinally of the mounting member adjacent the at least one panel seating area, and the first channel or elongate recess opens to the upper side of the mounting member.
  • the first channel or elongate recess is designed to interact with a complementary fastener for securely attaching a clamping member which is adapted to clamp and securely hold the solar panel fixed in position in the seating area of the mounting member.
  • the first channel or elongate recess may include securing means designed to interact with the complementary fastener.
  • the securing means may include a surface profile, such as a partial screw thread, formed in a surface within the first channel or elongate recess.
  • the first channel or elongate recess is located approximately centrally of the mounting member and is substantially not covered by the solar panel when the edge region of the solar panel is received and supported in the panel seating area.
  • the mounting member comprises two panel seating areas formed at the upper side thereof.
  • the two panel seating areas extend generally parallel to the first channel or elongate recess on laterally opposite sides thereof.
  • each panel seating area on the mounting member includes a seating element, such as a pad or strip, which is adapted to cushion the edge region of the solar panel received in the panel seating area.
  • the seating element is preferably formed of a relatively soft and resilient material, such as a synthetic rubber or an elastomeric material.
  • Each panel seating area on the mounting member may include a recess or opening for receiving and/or attaching the seating element on the mounting member.
  • the mounting member further comprises an elongate clamping member, for example formed as a clamping rail, adapted to clamp and securely hold the solar panel fixed in position in the seating area of the mounting member.
  • an elongate clamping member for example formed as a clamping rail, adapted to clamp and securely hold the solar panel fixed in position in the seating area of the mounting member.
  • the present invention provides a positioning element for limiting movement of a solar panel on an elongate mounting member, without fastening or attaching the solar panel thereto, in a mounting system for mounting one or more solar panels on a pitched roof.
  • the positioning element comprises a body portion presenting an abutment surface for engagement with a peripheral edge of a solar panel and forming a stop or limit to a panel receiving area on the mounting member, and locating means adapted to locate the positioning element on the mounting member such that the abutment surface adopts a predetermined orientation with respect to the panel receiving area on the mounting member.
  • the positioning element optionally also includes attachment means for releasably attaching the positioning element to the mounting member.
  • the positioning element is itself typically not adapted to fix or to fasten the solar panel on the mounting member.
  • the locating means is adapted to interact with complementary means or structures on the mounting member.
  • the locating means may include one or more protrusion or projection for receipt in a complementary recess formed in the mounting member.
  • the locating means is adapted to permit axial or longitudinal displacement and/or adjustment of the positioning element along the length of the mounting member while maintaining the abutment surface in the predetermined orientation on the mounting member.
  • the positioning element is configured as a retaining element to prevent the solar panel from slipping in an axial or longitudinal direction on the mounting member before the solar panel is affixed thereto.
  • the positioning element is configured as a spacer element to be provided on the along the longitudinal extent elongate of the mounting member, the spacer element preferably being adapted to separate two panel receiving areas of the mounting member.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mounting system for solar panels according to a preferred embodiment of the invention shown with the panels mounted on the mounting frame of the system;
  • Fig. 2 is a detailed perspective view of a retaining element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention in the region marked "A" of the mounting system shown in Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 3 is a detailed perspective view of a retaining element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention in the region marked "B" of the mounting system shown in Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 4 is an end view of the mounting member shown in Fig. 3 with the retaining element and solar panels illustrated;
  • Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a mounting member and solar panels of the mounting system according to the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1 , wherein the mounting member is not at a periphery of the solar panel array;
  • Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a mounting member and solar panel of the mounting system according to the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1 , wherein the mounting member is at a periphery of the solar panel array;
  • Figs. 7 (a) to (c) are perspective, front, and side views, respectively, of a retaining element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention for the mounting system of the invention shown in Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 8 is an end view of a mounting member of the mounting system according to the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 9 is an end view of a clamping member of the mounting system according to the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 10 is an end view of an alternative clamping member of the mounting system according to the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1 ;
  • Figs. 1 1 (a) to (c) are perspective, side, and front views, respectively, of a spacer element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention for the mounting system of the invention, as shown for example in Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 12 is a longitudinally sectioned side view of a mounting member in the mounting system according to the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 13 is a detailed perspective view of the lower side of a mounting member in the solar panel mounting system shown in Fig. 12;
  • Fig. 14 is a detailed perspective view of the mounting frame and solar panel in the mounting system shown in Fig. 12;
  • Fig. 15 and Fig. 16 are partial side views of the mounting system of the preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 1 , with the view in Fig. 16 angled at the roof pitch;
  • Fig. 17 is a sectioned view of the solar panel mounting system shown in Fig. 15 taken in the direction of the arrows A-A;
  • Fig. 18 is a detailed view of the solar panel mounting system shown in Fig. 15 taken in the circled region labelled Z.
  • a mounting system 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in an assembled state.
  • the mounting system 100 shown in Fig. 1 includes four rectangular solar panels S securely fixed to a mounting frame 10 of the mounting system in a rectangular array.
  • the solar panels S in this embodiment comprise relatively thin photovoltaic modules having a frameless sheet-glass covering. It will be appreciated, however, that other types of solar panels may also be contemplated for use in the mounting system 100 of the present invention.
  • the solar panels S are typically about 1.1 m x 1.3 m in area and have a mass of about 25kg.
  • the mounting frame 10 of the mounting system 100 comprises a plurality of elongate mounting members 20, which in this particular embodiment are straight elements having a substantially uniform or constant cross-section, and which are formed, for example, as extruded aluminium sections.
  • the mounting members 20 are thus elongate structural elements on which the solar panels are mounted and supported within the frame of the mounting system. Accordingly, the mounting members 20 may generally be considered as structural beams, and in the present embodiment the mounting members 20 will be hereafter referred to as mounting rails, as they are often known in the art.
  • the mounting rails 20 are secured on the pitched roof (not shown) such that they extend substantially parallel to the general plane of the roof and are inclined at about the same angle as the roof itself.
  • the mounting rails 20 are typically arranged such that they extend directly up the incline of the pitched roof and are arranged substantially parallel to one another and spaced apart at regular intervals approx. corresponding to the width of the individual solar panels S.
  • the mounting rails 20 are rigidly secured to the structure of the roof with the aid of other components of the mounting frame 10, as will be explained in more detail later. Firstly, however, the fixation of the solar panels S to the mounting rails will be explained and illustrated.
  • each of the mounting rails 20 is adapted to receive a side edge region E of a solar panel S for securely fixing the side edge region E to the mounting rails. Accordingly, when mounted within the mounting system 100 of the invention, each solar panel S extends between two parallel mounting rails 20. In the particular embodiment illustrated, each of the mounting rails 20 has the same configuration and, as such, each mounting rail 20 is adapted to receive an edge region E of two separate solar panels S at laterally opposite sides of the mounting rail. When one of the mounting rails 20 is arranged at an extreme outer periphery of the solar panel array, however, the mounting rail 20 will typically receive and securely fix the edge region E of a solar panel at one side only, as shown in Fig. 6.
  • the mounting rail 20 comprises two seating areas 21 formed at an upper side of the mounting rail.
  • Each of the seating areas 21 is adapted to receive and support the edge region E of one of the solar panels S, with each of these two panel seating areas 21 extending along the length of the mounting rail 20 parallel to the edge region E of the solar panel it receives and supports.
  • each panel seating area 21 and correspondingly, therefore, the width of the edge region E of each solar panel S to be supported and fixed to the mounting rail 20 is typically in the range of about 10 mm to 50 mm, and preferably in the range of about 20 mm to 40 mm.
  • the overall width of the mounting rails 20 i.e. the width dimension of the section shown in Fig. 8) is in the range of about 30 mm to 120 mm, and preferably in the range of about 60 mm to 90 mm.
  • the channel 22 has a pair of substantially parallel walls 24, which join together at a lower region thereof in a circularly curved transition at the base of the first channel 22.
  • the parallel surfaces of the walls 24 defining the inner surfaces of the first channel 22 have a surface profile, e.g. serrations, which combine or cooperate to form a partial screw thread for interaction with a complementary threaded fastener.
  • the two panel seating areas 21 formed at the upper side of the mounting rail 20 extend parallel to the first channel 22 on laterally opposite sides of the mounting rail 20.
  • Each of the panel seating areas 21 has an outer flange element 25 and an inner flange element 26, the upper surfaces of which are arranged in essentially the same plane and are adapted to receive and support the edge region E of the solar panel S.
  • a longitudinally extending gap between each of the outer and inner flange elements 25, 26 opens into a second channel 27 extending along the length of the mounting rail in each of the panel seating areas 21.
  • the edge regions E of each of the solar panels S are not seated in direct contact with the mounting rails 20. Rather, relatively soft and resilient seating elements 30 are provided in each of the panel seating areas 21 .
  • the seating elements 30 thus comprise rectangular strips of synthetic rubber and include attachment projections which extend into the second channels 27.
  • a barb- or hook-like rim of the attachment projection engages an underside of the outer and inner flange members 25, 26 to connect the seating elements 30 with the mounting rail 20.
  • the rectangular, block-like strip of the seating element 30 has an overall width which is essentially the same as the width of the respective panel seating area 21 and extends in Fig. 8 from a small shoulder 28 at an innermost edge of the inner flange 26 to the outer edge of the outer flange 25.
  • the seating elements 30 typically extend over the full length dimension of the edge region E of the solar panels S received in and supported on the seating areas 21.
  • the seating elements 30 are desirably combined with the mounting rails 20 in a pre-assembly procedure so that the installation of the solar panel array, conducted e.g. on the roof-top, is simplified for the person carrying out the installation.
  • an underside or lower side of the mounting rail 20 also includes a longitudinally extending rectangular cavity, which will be hereafter referred to as third channel 29.
  • the third channel 29 opens to the underside of the mounting rail 20 and the edges of the opening to that channel are formed by short flange elements 31 .
  • two further longitudinally extending rectangular cavities or side channels 33 are provided, the respective openings of which are again bounded by flange elements - this time by an upper flange element 34 and a lower flange element 35.
  • the outer surfaces of the upper and lower flange elements 34, 35 extend in approximately the same vertical plane and have a ribbed or toothed profile.
  • each of the mounting rails 20 illustrated in the mounting system 100 shown in Fig. 1 comprises two retaining elements 40 mounted spaced apart on the mounting rails by a distance corresponding to a length dimension of the edge region E of each of the solar panels S supported on the mounting rails 20.
  • each retaining element 40 comprises a body portion 41 having a generally flat rectangular central part 42 including a circular aperture 43 for receiving a fastener 44, such as a bolt or screw.
  • the body portion 41 further comprises lobe parts 45 which extend laterally outwardly and upwardly from the central attachment part 42.
  • Each lobe part 45 presents an abutment surface 46 which is adapted to engage with and support a peripheral edge P of the solar panel S.
  • the abutment surfaces 46 of the lobe parts 45 of the retaining element 40 extend across the panel seating area 21 of the mounting rail 20 and project upwardly somewhat beyond the edge region E of the solar panel S positioned on the mounting rail 20.
  • the fastener 44 is formed as a threaded bolt, the external thread of which has a complementary profile to the surfaces of the walls 24 defining the partial screw thread within the centrally located first channel 22.
  • each of the retaining elements 40 has a pair of short protrusions 47, each of which is configured to have a size and a spacing corresponding to the gaps between the outer and inner flange elements 25, 26 which form the openings into each of the second channels 27 at the upper side of the mounting rail 20.
  • each of these short tongue protrusions 47 functions as locating means for locating or positioning the retaining element 40 in a desired predetermined orientation on the mounting rail 20 - i.e.
  • each abutment surface 46 is located across each of the respective panel seating areas 21 for engagement with a lower peripheral edge P in the edge region E of each solar panel S received in those seating areas 21.
  • each of the solar panels S within the mounting system 100 of the present invention is substantially simplified compared with prior art arrangements.
  • the areas 21 for locating the panels on each of the mounting rails 20 are clearly recognizable for a person placing the solar panels S in position on the mounting rails 20 for subsequent attachment.
  • the retaining elements 40 effectively prevent the solar panels from inadvertently slipping out of position or sliding completely off the mounting rails before the solar panels S are rigidly fixed to the mounting rails 20.
  • a single operator is able to individually place each of the solar panels S in its mounting position, which is clearly delimited by the retaining elements 40, sound in the knowledge that the solar panels S will not inadvertently slip out of position or off the mounting rails 20, despite the angular inclination of the pitched roof upon which the panels are mounted.
  • the rigidly attached retaining elements 40 hold the individual panels in the desired position leaving the operator free to place another panel and/or to complete the fixture of the solar panels S already placed in their mounting positions.
  • the solar panel mounting system 100 of the present invention includes a plurality of spacer elements 50 provided spaced apart along the longitudinal extent of the mounting rails 20.
  • each of the spacer elements 50 includes an elongate, generally rectangular body portion 51 , from which depend two tongue-like projections 52. These projections 52 are configured to be received within the first channel 22 of the mounting rail 20, as clearly visible in Figs. 5 and 6.
  • the tongue-like protrusions 52 thus form locating means for locating or positioning each spacer element 50 in a predetermined orientation with respect to the mounting rails 20.
  • each spacer element 50 assumes a position extending along an upper surface of the mounting rail 20 seated on the bearing surfaces 23 on either side of the opening to the first channel 22. That is, an underside 53 of the body portion 51 is adapted to seat against the bearing surfaces 23 and the spacer element 50 has a width which essentially corresponds to the width of those bearing surfaces 23.
  • lateral or side surfaces 54 of the body portion 51 of each spacer element 50 serve to define a limit or boundary of the panel seating areas 21 at the laterally opposite sides of the mounting rail 20. Furthermore, the body portion 51 of the spacer element 50 physically separates the two panel seating areas 21 on opposite sides of the mounting rail 20 from one another. The consequence and benefit of this arrangement is very clear from Figs. 5 and 6 of the drawings.
  • the spacer elements 50 therefore not only clearly delimit or define the panel seating area 21 for receiving the edge region E of a solar panel S on the mounting rails 20, but also separate the two panel seating areas 21 from one another such that the edges of the panels which are susceptible to damage from undesired impact or contact with other hard objects are protected.
  • the spacer elements 50 are typically fabricated from a robust polymer plastic, such as polyethylene.
  • the spacer elements 50 also have the further important characteristic that they cooperate with the clamping rail 40 to limit the amount of clamping pressure which may be applied to the edge regions E of the solar panels received in the panel seating areas 21.
  • each of the spacer elements 50 includes an elongate aperture or slot 55 for accommodating a fastening bolt 61. This and other important features of the spacer elements 50 will be explained in the following description of the manner in which the respective edge regions E of the solar panels S are securely fixed to the mounting rails 20.
  • the mounting system 100 of the invention comprises fixing means in the form of elongate clamping members or clamping rails 60, 60' examples of which are specifically illustrated in Figs. 9 and 10.
  • the clamping rails 60, 60' extend over a substantial length of the mounting rails 20 and typically extend at least about two thirds, more preferably about four-fifths, of the length dimension of the edge region E of the solar panels S to ensure that a clamping force applied to the edge region of the panels is substantially uniformly distributed.
  • the clamping rails 60, 60' are secured to respective mounting rails 20 in clamping engagement with the edge region(s) E of the respective solar panel(s).
  • the fastening bolt 61 is threaded and is adapted to engage with the partial thread of the surface profile formed on the walls 24 forming the first channel 22.
  • Each clamping rail 60, 60' is provided with (e.g. three) holes 62 spaced apart along the length thereof for receiving a respective fastening bolt or screw 61.
  • Each clamping rail 60, 60' also includes at least one elongate cavity or channel 63, an opening of which is bounded by an outer flange element 64 and inner flange element 65, for receiving a strip- or pad-like seating element 30 for direct contact with the surface of the solar panel S in the edge region E thereof received in the panel seating area 21 - i.e. in a manner directly analogous to the provision of the seating elements 30 in the second channels 27 formed in the mounting rails 20, as described above.
  • Each of the clamping rails 60, 60' incorporates stop means, provided here in the form of rib- or fin-like projections 66, for stopping or limiting the clamping force applied to the edge regions E of the solar panels S.
  • stop means provided here in the form of rib- or fin-like projections 66, for stopping or limiting the clamping force applied to the edge regions E of the solar panels S.
  • the thickness of each of the strip-like seating elements 30 is selected in combination with the height of the projections 66 so that, after a predetermined amount of tightening of the fastening bolt 61 , the projections 66 engage an upper surface 56 of the body portion 51 of the spacer element 50.
  • each of the spacer elements 50 also includes stop means for stopping or limiting the clamping force applied to the solar panels.
  • These stop means may also be in the form of one or more projections, in this case a pair of upstanding ridge-like projections 57, which are adapted to engage an underside 67 of the clamping rail. Accordingly, after the bolts 61 have been turned and tightened a predetermined amount, the projections 66 on the underside of the clamping rail 60 engage the upper surface 56 of the spacer element 50 and the projections 57 at the upper side of the spacer element 50 engage the underside 67 of the clamping rail 60.
  • the body portions 51 of the spacer elements seated on the bearing surfaces 23 of the mounting rail 20 limit the clamping force applied to the edge regions E of the solar panels.
  • each of the spacer elements 50 are provided spaced apart along the longitudinal length of the mounting rail 20.
  • the fastening bolts 61 do not directly engage with the spacer elements 50, but rather simply extend through the elongated aperture or slot 55 located centrally in each of the spacer elements 50.
  • the elongated form of each aperture 55 simplifies the registration between the spacer elements 50 and the three bolt holes 62 formed in each of the clamping rails 60, 60'.
  • the spacer elements 50 are typically positioned on the mounting rails 20 by hand by the person assembling the mounting system 100.
  • the spacer elements 50 are placed on the mounting rails 20 by inserting the tongue- like projections 52 into the first channel 22 at the upper side of the mounting rail.
  • the individual spacer elements 50 are placed to approximately correspond to the positions of the bolt holes 62 formed in each of the clamping rails 60, 60' to be fastened later.
  • the elongate nature of the aperture 55 therefore provides a certain amount of "play” or flexibility in the positioning of the spacer elements 50 and does not require a precise alignment or registration with the fastening holes 62 in the clamping rails 60, 60'.
  • the spacer elements 50 are ultimately held fixed in their positions through the clamping effect described above.
  • a degree of interference between outer surfaces of the tongue-like projections 52 and the profiled surface of the walls 24 inside the first channel 22 may serve to hold (e.g. lightly hold) the spacer elements 50 at the positions where they are placed by the worker to avoid inadvertent and unwanted movement (e.g. sliding movement) of the spacer elements 50 out of their positions along the mounting rails 20 before the clamping members 60, 60' are applied.
  • the mounting frame 10 in addition to the mounting rails 20, includes a plurality of elongate support members or support rails 70 upon which the mounting rails 20 are supported and rigidly secured.
  • the support rails 70 are designed to be secured on the roof structure via footings 71 .
  • the footings 71 incorporate fastening means for rigidly fastening the footings, and thus the support rails 70, to the roof structure.
  • the footings 71 in this example include angled bracket members 72 having a fastening plate 73 provided with a plurality of holes or apertures for receiving fasteners, such as screws or bolts, to effect a rigid attachment to the roof structure.
  • the support rails 70 are mounted at an end region of the bracket member 72 and extend substantially parallel to the roof surface.
  • the mounting rails 20 are then placed on the supporting rails 70 so as to extend perpendicular thereto.
  • the mounting rails 20 are arranged substantially parallel and are spaced apart from one another, centred at distances just slightly larger than the width of the solar panels S to be subsequently mounted thereon. (Note: The distance between centres of the adjacent mounting rails will typically exceed the width of the solar panels S by an amount approximately corresponding to the width of the spacer elements 50 - i.e. typically in the range of about 10 mm to 50 mm).
  • the mounting rails 20 are arranged extending up the roof surface at essentially the same angle of inclination as the pitched roof itself and care must be taken to avoid the mounting rails 20 inadvertently sliding off the supporting rails 70 before they have been rigidly secured to the supporting rails.
  • the mounting rails 20 are configured to include an arresting element 36 which is adapted to project from a lower side of the mounting rails 20 for engagement with the supporting rails 70 on which the mounting rails are to be rigidly secured. That is, the arresting element 36 engages and interacts with the supporting rail 70 to prevent the mounting rails 20 from inadvertently slipping down the inclination.
  • the arresting element 36 is in the form of a bolt which is secured in the third channel 29 formed in the underside of the mounting rail 20.
  • a hexagonal head of the bolt is axially inserted and fits easily within the rectangular cavity of the third channel 29 and is retained therein by the opposite flange elements 32.
  • the position of the arresting element 36 within the third channel 29, and therefore with respect to the mounting rail 20 itself, is fixed by a nut 37 which is screwed onto the bolt as shown in Figs. 17 and 18.
  • the outer surface of the nut 37 may therefore provide a contact surface for engagement with the support rail 70 during placement and positioning of the mounting rails 20. This is particularly evident, for example, from Fig. 18 of the drawings.
  • the mounting rails 20 are then rigidly secured to the support rails 70 using angle members or L-shaped brackets 80, which can be seen in Figs. 5 and 6 and Figs. 13 to 18 of the drawings.
  • the angle members or L-shaped brackets 80 have a ribbed profile designed to complement and to engage the ribbed surfaces of the upper and lower flange elements 34, 35 on the laterally opposite sides of the mounting rails 20.
  • This fastening arrangement includes another threaded bolt-type fastener 81 having a plate-like head element 82 designed for insertion in the rectangular cavities 33 formed at the sides of the mounting rails 20.
  • the threaded end of the bolt 81 then extends through the angle member or L-shaped bracket 80 for fastening with a complementary nut 83.
  • a similar attachment mechanism may be used for effecting the rigid connection between the angle member or L-shaped bracket 80 and the support rail 70 via a further bolt and nut fastener arrangement.
  • the worker can commence placing the solar panels S in their respective positions.
  • the retaining elements 40 which were rigidly pre-assembled with the mounting rails 20, not only clearly indicate the position of the lower peripheral edge P of the respective * solar panels S, they also prevent any undesired movement of the panels before the panels are clamped in position.
  • the spacer elements 50 located along the lengths of the mounting rails 20 clearly delimit the panel seating area 21 on each of the mounting rails and protect the susceptible edge regions E of the glass sheets from damage.
  • the clamping rails 60, 60' are then applied to securely fix the edge regions E of the solar panels to the mounting rails 20, as described above.
  • each mounting rail 20 may have a length corresponding to one or two solar panel S, with the arrangement of multiple mounting members 20 in the axial direction being effected via connector elements 90.
  • the connector elements 90 are designed to be snugly received within the hollow section of the mounting members 20 (optionally with an at least partially corresponding section) with, for example, one half of the connector element 90 being received in one mounting member 20 and the other half of the connector element 90 being received in the other mounting member 20.

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Abstract

La présente invention porte sur un système de montage (100) pour monter un ou plusieurs panneaux solaires (S), et comprend un cadre de montage (10) comportant une pluralité d'éléments de montage allongés (20) conçus pour être agencés et fixés en étant espacés les uns des autres et sensiblement parallèles, chacun des éléments de montage (20) étant conçu pour recevoir une région de bord (E) d'un panneau solaire (S) pour fixer celui-ci de telle manière que chaque panneau solaire (S) s'étende entre au moins deux éléments de montage (20). Le cadre de montage (10) peut en outre comprendre une pluralité d'éléments de support allongés (70) conçus pour être fixés sur une structure de base, la pluralité d'éléments de montage (20) étant conçus pour être fixés de manière rigide sur les éléments de support (70). Le système de montage (100) comprend de préférence au moins un élément de retenue (40) placé sur un ou plusieurs des éléments de montage allongés (20) afin d'empêcher le panneau solaire (S) de glisser dans une direction axiale ou longitudinale par rapport aux éléments de montage (20) avant que le panneau solaire ne soit fixé à ceux-ci. En outre, au moins un élément d'espacement (50) peut être placé sur les éléments de montage allongés (20) le long de leur étendue longitudinale, chaque élément d'espacement (50) délimitant au moins partiellement une zone (21) sur l'élément de montage (21) destinée à recevoir le panneau solaire (S). Les éléments de montage (20) peuvent également être configurés pour comporter un élément d'arrêt (36) qui empêche les éléments de montage (20) de glisser ou coulisser par rapport aux éléments de support (70) avant que les éléments de montage (20) ne soient fixés de manière rigide sur les éléments de support (70).
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