WO2022120434A1 - Système de montage d'un ou de plusieurs panneaux solaires - Google Patents

Système de montage d'un ou de plusieurs panneaux solaires Download PDF

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WO2022120434A1
WO2022120434A1 PCT/AU2021/051476 AU2021051476W WO2022120434A1 WO 2022120434 A1 WO2022120434 A1 WO 2022120434A1 AU 2021051476 W AU2021051476 W AU 2021051476W WO 2022120434 A1 WO2022120434 A1 WO 2022120434A1
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Glenn Carless
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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
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2207—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used
    • E04H12/2215—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used driven into the ground
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
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    • 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
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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  • the present invention relates to a system for mounting one or more solar panels.
  • the invention has particular application to solar (photovoltaic) panel systems and it will be convenient to describe the invention herein in this exemplary context. It will be appreciated, however, that the invention is not necessarily limited to this particular application, but may also be employed in other applications requiring panels to be mounted relative to a surface.
  • PV photovoltaic
  • PV power generation projects that are remote from electrical networks and have a relatively short service life typically require a power generation source that can be easily transported, assembled and disassembled at the end of the project.
  • a disadvantage of systems that are typically used for PV power generation is that they are designed to be installed in one location for a significant period of time and are relatively difficult to disassemble. Accordingly, PV power generation can be costly and time consuming for remote projects having relatively short service lives.
  • Another disadvantage of systems that are typically used for PV power generation is that they use a matrix or framework that is held together using conventional mechanical fastening means such as nuts, bolts and screws.
  • the mounting of the PV panels to the frames also relies on the use of conventional mechanical fastening means, which increases the complexity and costs associated with the assembly of such systems. Accordingly, the assembly of such systems in situ can be a labour-intensive and time-consuming process, and may not be feasible for projects having relatively short service lives as discussed above.
  • Another disadvantage of systems that are typically used for PV power generation is that the footing or anchoring systems (for example, to secure a pile or post of a frame in the ground) generally rely on the use of a concrete footing for the ground-engaging end of the pile or post.
  • a system for mounting one or more solar panels comprising: a first sub-assembly comprising: a post; a central portion defining an aperture therethrough configured to engage the post; and a support member extending outwardly from the central portion, the support member comprising two or more support portions, wherein the two or more support portions are each configured to penetrate a post-mounting surface in a substantially longitudinal direction relative to the post; and a second sub-assembly comprising: an elongated member adapted to be mounted to the post at a distance from the post-mounting surface and to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the post, the elongated member including at least one male portion that is elongated along a longitudinal axis of the elongated member; and a solar panel support member arranged to slidably receive an edge of a solar panel and including a female portion adapted to receive the at least one male portion of the elongated
  • the second sub-assembly may further comprise a clip portion that is integrally formed with the solar panel support member, the clip portion having a pair of arms defining a gap therebetween to receive a portion of a perimeter frame of the solar panel.
  • the solar panel support member may be a primary solar panel support member, and the second sub-assembly further includes a secondary solar panel support member arranged to slidably receive an opposing edge of the solar panel.
  • the second sub-assembly may further comprise a coupling member having at least one male portion, and the secondary solar panel support member includes a female portion adapted to receive the male portion of the coupling member, with the secondary solar panel support member adapted for pivotal movement to provide a corresponding pivotal movement of the solar panel mounted thereto.
  • the first sub-assembly may further include an auxiliary post adapted to be inserted within the post to provide additional structural strength to the post.
  • the elongated member may be formed a substantially hollow tube by way of extrusion, and the first sub-assembly includes an inner support component adapted to be inserted within the elongated member to provide additional structural strength to the elongated member.
  • the post may be sectioned at an upper portion thereof to provide a semi-circular cradle for receiving the elongated member.
  • the at least one male portion of the elongated member may an end portion having a substantially circular cross-section that is elongated along the longitudinal axis of the elongated member.
  • the female portion of the solar panel support member may be formed as a cradle having a substantially circular cross-section corresponding to the substantially circular cross-section of the end portion of the elongated member.
  • the system may include two or more first sub-assemblies, second sub-assemblies, and solar panels to form an array that is movable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration.
  • the solar panels In the folded configuration, the solar panels may be arranged parallel to one another, and in the unfolded configuration, the solar panels may be arranged at an angle relative to one another.
  • the support member of the first sub-assembly may include two or more apertures, the first sub-assembly further including a support assembly adapted to be mounted in the two or more apertures and removably engage with the central portion.
  • the support assembly may comprise two or more support elements, each support element being configured to extend towards and further engage the post.
  • the support assembly may further comprise two or more clamp members, each clamp member being configured to engage with two adjacent support elements.
  • the first sub-assembly may further include two or more arcuate legs, each arcuate leg being configured to be inserted into one of the apertures of the support member and engage the support element to assist in engaging the post.
  • Each arcuate leg may comprise a cutting edge to penetrate the post-mounting surface.
  • Each support portion of the support member may comprise a cutting edge to penetrate the post-mounting surface.
  • the system may further include a perimeter component adapted to be coupled to the perimeter frame of the solar panel, the perimeter component having a cross-sectional profile of an airfoil.
  • the perimeter component may include an arcuate upper surface and an arcuate lower surface, with the arcuate upper surface having a radius of curvature that is less than a radius of curvature of the arcuate lower surface.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic side view of a system for mounting one or more solar panels
  • Figure 2 is an enlarged schematic side view of the system shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is an enlarged schematic isometric view of the system shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is an enlarged schematic top view of a first sub-assembly of the system shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic side view of the first sub-assembly shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 is an enlarged schematic top view of a support member of the first subassembly shown in Figure 4 in isolation;
  • Figure 7 is an enlarged schematic isometric view of various components of a support assembly of the first sub-assembly shown in Figure 4;
  • Figure 8 is an enlarged schematic side view of the second sub-assembly of the system shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 9 is an enlarged schematic side view of portion A of the second sub-assembly shown in Figure 8.
  • Figure 10 is a schematic side view of the system shown in Figure 1 in a folded configuration
  • Figure 11 is a schematic isometric view of an elongated member of the system shown in Figure 1 in isolation;
  • Figure 12 is a schematic isometric view of an inner support component of the system shown in Figure 1 in isolation;
  • Figure 13 is a schematic isometric view of a coupling member of the system shown in Figure 1 in isolation;
  • Figure 14 is a schematic isometric view of a primary solar panel support member of the system shown in Figure 1 in isolation;
  • Figure 15 is a schematic isometric view of a primary clip portion of the system shown in Figure 1 in isolation;
  • Figure 16 is a schematic isometric view of a perimeter frame of a solar panel of the system shown in Figure 1 in isolation;
  • Figure 17 is a schematic isometric view of an auxiliary post of the system shown in Figure 1 in isolation;
  • Figure 18 is a schematic isometric view of a post of the system shown in Figure 1 in isolation;
  • Figure 19 is an enlarged schematic isometric view of an alternative embodiment of a support element;
  • Figure 20 is a schematic isometric view of an alternative embodiment of a support member
  • Figure 21 is a schematic side view of the system shown in Figure 1, illustrating exemplary dimensions
  • Figure 22 is an enlarged schematic side view of an alternative embodiment of a second sub-assembly
  • Figure 23 is an enlarged schematic side view of portion B of the second sub-assembly shown in Figure 22;
  • Figure 24 is a further enlarged schematic side view of the second sub-assembly shown in Figure 22;
  • Figure 25 is an enlarged schematic side view of an alternative embodiment of a second sub-assembly
  • Figures 26 and 27 are schematic side views of a perimeter component of the system shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 28 is a schematic isometric view of the perimeter component shown in Figures 26 and 27 ;
  • Figure 29 is a schematic isometric view of a perimeter component clip of the system shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 30 is a schematic isometric view of a perimeter component arm of the system shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 31 is a schematic side view of an alternative embodiment of a perimeter component of the system shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 32 is a schematic side view of an interlocking system for coupling two solar panels;
  • Figures 33 and 34 are schematic views of a floating system for mounting one or more solar panels
  • Figure 35 is a perspective view of a battery for use with the system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 36 is an exploded view of the battery of Figure 35.
  • FIG. 1 to 3 of the accompanying drawings there is schematically depicted a system 10 for mounting one or more solar panels 15.
  • the system 10 includes a first sub-assembly 20 for mounting a post 25 and a second sub-assembly 30 for mounting the one or more solar panels 15.
  • the first sub-assembly 20 includes the post 25, and a central portion 35 defining an aperture 40 therethrough (see Figures 4 and 6) configured to engage the post 25.
  • the central portion 35 is designed to circumferentially engage the post 25.
  • the post 25 is shown having a circular cross-section and the aperture 40 has a corresponding circular shape. It will, however, be appreciated that in other embodiments (not shown), the post 25 may have a cross-section of any other suitable shape (such as a rectangle), and the aperture 40 may be of a shape that corresponds to the cross- sectional shape of the post 25.
  • the first sub-assembly 20 further includes a support member 45 integrally formed with and extending outwardly from the central portion 35.
  • the support member 45 includes a number of support portions 50.
  • the central portion 35, support member 45, and support portions 50 may be formed by cutting and bending a single sheet of material into a pre-defined form. Suitable materials include galvanised steel, aluminium, plastic etc.
  • each support portion 50 is configured to penetrate a post-mounting surface 55 in a substantially longitudinal direction relative to the post 25.
  • Each support portion 50 also includes a cutting edge 58 to facilitate installation of the support member 45 to the postmounting surface 55.
  • the support member 45 include a first surface 60 on a lowerside thereof, and a second surface 65 on an upperside therefore (see Figure 5).
  • the first surface 60 defines a plane along which the support member 45 extends from the central portion 35.
  • Each support portion 50 of the support member 45 extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane. It is envisaged that each support portion 50 of the support member 45 may alternatively extend in a direction having an angle of between 85 degrees and 95 degrees, or between 80 degrees and 100 degrees with respect to the plane.
  • the first surface 60 is configured to abut the post-mounting surface 55 and is arranged to be substantially parallel to the post-mounting surface 55.
  • the support member 45 further includes a number of apertures 70, as best shown in Figure 6 and 20.
  • the support member 45 includes four apertures 70. It will be appreciated that the number of apertures 70 may be increased or decreased depending on the support requirements of the first sub-assembly 20, as will be discussed in further detail below.
  • the apertures 70 may be formed by laser cutting or punching of the support member 45, and may be of any suitable shape to accommodate one or more of the components of the first sub-assembly 20 as described in further detail below.
  • the first sub-assembly 20 further includes a support assembly 80 that is adapted to be mounted in the apertures 70 and removably engage with the central portion 35 (see Figure 5).
  • the support assembly 80 includes a number of support elements 85.
  • the support assembly 80 includes four support elements 85.
  • Each support element 85 is adapted to be mounted in a respective one of the four apertures 70 such that all four support elements 85 are arranged adjacent to one another around the circumference of the post 25.
  • each support element 85 includes a groove 88 adapted to receive and removably engage with the central portion 35. Accordingly, the central portion 35 slides into and engages with the groove 88 of the support element 85 to hold the support element 85 in place against the post 25.
  • Each support element 85 is configured to extend towards and engage the post 25 at various locations around the post 25, thus providing a number of contact points with the post 25. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments (not shown), the support element 85 may not necessarily include the groove 88 for mounting to the central portion 35, and may be coupled by any other suitable means.
  • each support element 85 includes an element body 90 having a central ramp portion 92 and two opposing end portions 95a and 95b.
  • the central ramp portion 92 preferably has an arcuate surface.
  • the two opposing end portions 95a and 95b are each arranged to protrude away from the element body 90 to form a flange.
  • Each of the opposing end portions 95a and 95b may include a serrated or sawtoothshaped surface.
  • An alternative embodiment of the support element 85 is shown in Figure 19, in which the central ramp portion 92 is replaced with a cradle portion 93 defined by a pair of protrusions 94a and 94b.
  • the support assembly 80 may further include a number of clamp members 100, with each clamp member 100 being configured to engage two adjacent support elements 85.
  • the support assembly 80 includes four clamp members 100 to engage and form a connection between the four adjacent support elements 85.
  • the clamp members 100 may each include inner serrated surfaces to engage the serrated surfaces of the end portions 95a and 95b of the two adjacent support elements 85.
  • Each clamp member 100 is adapted to enclose and engage the end portions 95a and 95b of two adjacent support elements 85 by way of a friction or force fit, preferably between the respective serrated surfaces.
  • the clamp member 100 may engage the end portions 95a and 95b by way of a press-fit without necessarily requiring the serrated surfaces or interface between the clamp member 100 and the end portions 95a and 95b.
  • the four clamp members 100 engage and connect the four support elements 85 to effectively form a tight collar which engages around the post 25, thus securing the post 25 with respect to the support assembly 80.
  • the support elements 85 and the clamp members 100 may formed by extrusion of any suitable material such as aluminium or the like.
  • the support assembly 80 may not necessarily be provided with four support elements 85 and four clamp members 100, and may alternative be provided with any number of support elements 85 and a corresponding number of clamp members 100 (for example, two support elements 85 and two clamp members 100).
  • the support assembly 80 may further include a number of arcuate legs 105.
  • Each arcuate leg 105 is configured to be inserted in one of the apertures 70 of the support member 45 and engage a respective one of the support elements 85.
  • Each arcuate leg 105 may have an arcuate surface that corresponds to the arcuate surface of the central ramp portion 92 of the support element 85. When the arcuate leg 105 is mounted in the aperture 70, the corresponding arcuate surfaces of the arcuate leg 105 and the central ramp portion 92 allow the arcuate leg 105 to rest against and engage the support element 85, which assists in engaging the post 25.
  • each arcuate leg 105 includes a cutting edge 108 to penetrate the post-mounting surface 55.
  • Each arcuate leg 105 is configured to penetrate the postmounting surface 55 along an arcuate path corresponding to the shape of the arcuate leg 105. It is envisaged that the arcuate legs 105 may be formed from materials such as galvanised or heavy gauge steel, aluminum, or the like. It will be appreciated that the arcuate legs 105 may each penetrate the post-mounting surface 55 to assist in supporting the support member 45 and the post 25 so as to reduce or prevent both uplift and down forces on the first sub-assembly 20.
  • the first sub-assembly 20 may include an auxiliary post 110 that may be formed by extrusion of any suitable material such as aluminium or the like.
  • the auxiliary post 110 may have a cruciform a cruciform cross-sectional shape and may include a cutting edge 115 to penetrate the postmounting surface 55 to facilitate the insertion of the auxiliary post 110 into the post-mounting surface 55 to a nominated distance.
  • the auxiliary post 110 is adapted to be inserted into the post 25 to provide additional structural strength and support for the post 25.
  • the second sub-assembly 30 of the system 10 includes an elongated member 120 adapted to be mounted to the post 25 at a distance from the postmounting surface 55 and to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of extension or axis of the post 25.
  • the elongated member 120 is preferably in the form of a substantially hollow tube that may be formed by extrusion of any suitable material such as aluminium or the like.
  • an inner support component 125 may be formed separately and provided within the elongated member 120 to provide additional structural strength to the elongated member 120.
  • the inner support component 125 may be integrally formed with the elongated member 120 to provide additional structural strength to the elongated member 120.
  • the inner support component 125 may have a cruciform cross-sectional shape as depicted in Figure 2, or have the form of a pair of flat extrusions that preferably extend radially and along the length of the elongated member 120. It will be appreciated that the inner support component 125 may take any other shape or form suitable for providing additional structural strength to the elongated member 120.
  • the post 25 is preferably sectioned at an upper portion thereof to provide a semi-circular cradle 130 (see also Figure 18) for receiving the elongated member 120.
  • the elongated member 120 may include a slot 135 to facilitate the cradling of the elongated member 120 in the semi-circular cradle 130.
  • the semicircular cradle 130 is provided to accommodate the tubular outer wall and overall shape of the elongate member 120 in the depicted embodiment, however, in other embodiments (not shown), the post 25 and the elongated member 120 may have any other suitable corresponding cross- sectional shapes.
  • the elongated member 120 may also be coupled to the auxiliary post 110 (for example, by way of one or more anchors, not shown) to provide additional structural strength.
  • the elongated member 120 includes at least one male portion 140 that extends outwardly along an outer surface of the elongated member 120.
  • the elongated member 120 is provided with two male portions 140.
  • Each male portion 140 is preferably elongated along the longitudinal axis 121 of the elongated member 120 (see Figure 11).
  • each male portion 140 includes an end portion 145 having a substantially circular cross-section, and also preferably elongated along the longitudinal axis of the elongated member 120.
  • the second sub-assembly 30 of the system 10 also includes a primary solar panel support member 150 arranged to slidably receive one of the solar panels 15.
  • the primary solar panel support member 150 may be formed by extrusion of any suitable material such as aluminium or the like.
  • the primary solar panel support member 150 is elongated along a longitudinal axis 151 and includes a female portion 155 (see Figures 8 to 10 and 14) adapted to receive the at least one male portion 140 of the elongated member 120.
  • the female portion 155 may be formed as a cradle having a substantially circular cross-section to correspond to the substantially circular cross-sectional shape of the end portion 145 of the at least one male portion 140.
  • the corresponding cross-sectional shapes of the end portion 145 and the female portion 155 may thus allow for slidable coupling of the solar panel support member 150 to the elongated member 120.
  • the corresponding cross-sectional shapes of the end portion 145 and the female portion 155 may also allow pivotal movement of the primary solar panel support member 150 about the at least one male portion 145 of the elongated member 120 (for example, about arc 156 as shown in Figure 9), and to provide a corresponding pivotal movement of the solar panel 15 mounted thereto.
  • end portion 145 and the female portion 155 may effectively provide a ‘ball-and-socket’ type coupling to allow the primary solar panel support member 150 to rotate about the longitudinal axis 121 of the elongated member 120.
  • the second sub-assembly 30 of the system 10 may include a primary clip portion 158 that may either be separately formed or integral to the primary solar panel support member 150.
  • the primary clip portion 158 is formed separately to the primary solar panel support 150 and is slidably coupled thereto.
  • the primary clip portion 158 has a generally U-shaped cross-section having a pair of opposing arms 159a and 159b that define a gap 161 therebetween to slidably receive a portion 160 of a perimeter frame 165 of the solar panel 15 (see also Figure 16).
  • the gap 161 between the pair of opposing arms 159a and 159b receives (preferably by way of frictional engagement or a press fit) both an end portion or arm 162 of the primary solar panel support member 150, as well as the portion 160 of the perimeter frame 165.
  • Any one or more of the pair of opposing arms 159a and 159b, the end portion or arm 162 of the primary solar panel support member 150, or the portion 160 of the perimeter frame 165 may include protrusions, serrated surfaces, or other features to facilitate coupling.
  • the second sub-assembly 30 of the system 10 may also include a secondary solar panel support member 170 (see top portion of Figure 10) arranged to slidably receive one of the solar panels 15.
  • the secondary solar panel support member 170 functions in a similar manner to the primary solar panel support member 150 discussed above, whereby the primary solar panel support member 150 is adapted to slidably receive one end of the solar panel 15 and the secondary solar panel support member 170 is adapted to received an opposing end of the solar panel 15.
  • the secondary solar panel support member 170 may also be formed by extrusion of any suitable material such as aluminium or the like.
  • the secondary solar panel support member 170 includes a female portion 175.
  • the array includes multiple primary solar panel support members 150 and secondary solar panel support members 170 as shown.
  • the second sub-assembly 30 of the system 10 may further include a coupling member 180 (see also Figure 13) that is elongated along a longitudinal axis 181.
  • the coupling member 180 includes at least one male portion 185 having an end portion 188 with a substantially circular cross-section.
  • the coupling member 180 is provided with two male portions 185.
  • Each male portion 185 is preferably also elongated along the longitudinal axis 181 of the coupling member 180.
  • the coupling member 180 may further include a central portion 189 that extends in a direction away from the two male portions 185. It will be appreciated that the coupling member 180 may at least support the load generated by the solar panels 15 mounted thereto (via the secondary solar panel support member 170).
  • the female portion 175 of the secondary solar panel support member 170 may be formed as a cradle having a substantially circular cross-section to correspond to the substantially circular cross-sectional shape of the end portion 188 of the at least one male portion 185 of the coupling member 180.
  • the corresponding cross-sectional shapes of the end portion 188 and the female portion 175 may also allow for pivotal movement of the secondary solar panel support member 170 about the at least one male portion 185 of the coupling member 120, and to provide a corresponding pivotal movement of the solar panel 15 mounted thereto.
  • the corresponding cross-sectional shapes of the end portion 188 and the female portion 175 may effectively provide a ‘ball-and-socket’ type coupling to allow the secondary solar panel support member 170 to rotate about the longitudinal axis 121 of the elongated member 120.
  • the second sub-assembly 30 of the system 10 may also include a secondary clip portion 190 (see top portion of Figure 10) that functions in a similar manner to the primary clip portion 158 discussed above.
  • the secondary clip portion 190 may also either be separately formed or integral to the secondary solar panel support member 170.
  • the secondary clip portion 190 is formed separately to the secondary solar panel support member 170 and is slidably coupled thereto.
  • the secondary clip portion 190 has a generally U-shaped cross-section having a pair of opposing arms 192a and 192b that define a gap 194 therebetween to slidably receive a portion 196 of a perimeter frame 198 of the solar panel 15.
  • the gap 194 between the pair of opposing arms 192a and 192b receives (preferably by way of frictional engagement or a press fit) both an end portion or arm 199 of the secondary solar panel support member 170, as well as the portion 196 of the perimeter frame 198.
  • Any one or more of the pair of opposing arms 192a and 192b, the end portion or arm 199 of the secondary solar panel support member 170, or the portion 196 of the perimeter frame 198 may include protrusions, serrated surfaces, or other features to facilitate coupling.
  • the second sub-assembly 30 of the system 10 may also include a spacer 200 to provide additional structural strength to a small area directly above the footing (i.e. the first subassembly 20).
  • the spacer 200 is preferably extruded from aluminium and also elongated along the longitudinal axis 121 of the elongated member 120.
  • the system 10 may also include a restraining means 205 that extends between two adjacent second sub-assemblies 30.
  • the restraining means 205 extends and is removably coupled to the post 25 by way of a clamp, latch, protrusion and receiving slot, screw, clip (not shown) or other coupling means.
  • the restraining means 205 is preferably formed as a bar or rod that extends between adjacent posts 25 to form a bottom cord of a triangular configuration made with the two inclined solar panels 15 as shown.
  • the length of the restraining means 205 may thus set the profile of the triangular configuration, and may also set the length of system 10 in the unfolded configuration as will be described in further detail below.
  • the restraining means is extendable so that the distance between posts is adjustable.
  • the restraining means 205 is extendable through a telescoping arrangement.
  • FIG. 1 the system 10 is shown in an unfolded (or installed) configuration whereby the solar panels 15 have been pivotally moved (by way of the corresponding pivotal movement of the primary solar panel support member 150 about the elongated member 120, and the corresponding pivotal movement of secondary solar panel support member 170 about the coupling member 120 as discussed above) such that they are arranged at an angle in relation to one another.
  • this unfolded configuration of the system 10 may effectively be similar to a ‘bifold door’ or ‘concertina’ type configuration.
  • the first solar panel 15 in the array of solar panels 15 may be arranged at an incline of between approximately 0 to 90 degrees relative to the post- mounting surface 55, and the second solar panel 15 in the array of solar panels 15 (which is coupled to the first solar panel by way of the coupling member 180 may be arranged at an incline of between approximately 90 to 180 degrees relative to the postmounting surface 55, and so on.
  • each solar panel 15 may be adjusted to be arranged at any suitable incline or angle relative to the post-mounting surface 55 (or even be completely parallel to the post-mounting surface 55) so as to facilitate an appropriate level of exposure to sunlight.
  • the system 10 is shown in an folded (or uninstalled / storage) configuration whereby the solar panels 15 have been pivotally moved (by way of the corresponding pivotal movement of the primary solar panel support member 150 about the the elongated member 120, and the corresponding pivotal movement of secondary solar panel support member 170 about the coupling member 120 as discussed above) such that they are arranged at parallel to one another. It will thus be appreciated that the solar panels 15 may be compacted into a form that allows for ease of transportation and storage.
  • the system 10 is firstly preferably assembled off-site (for example, in a factory), whereby the various components of the system 10 are coupled to one another.
  • the elongated member 120 is coupled to the primary solar panel support member 150, which is in turn coupled to one end of the solar panel 15.
  • the opposing end of the solar panel 15 is then coupled to the secondary solar panel support member 170, which is in turn coupled to the coupling member 180 (which, in the depicted embodiment, is coupled to another secondary solar panel support member 170 that is associated with a further solar panel 15 and so on).
  • the system 10 is then moved into the folded configuration (for example, as shown in Figure 10) whereby the solar panels 15 are arranged parallel to one another in a relatively compact form.
  • the system 10 may then be transported on-site for installation.
  • the post 25 (along with the auxiliary post 110 in some embodiments) of one of the first sub-assemblies 20 is driven into the post-surface 55.
  • the support member 45 is then placed in position such that the central portion 35 circumferentially engages the post 25, and each of the support portions 50 are then driven towards the postmounting surface 55 to penetrate the post-mounting surface 55 in a substantially longitudinal direction relative to the post 25 via their respective cutting edges 58.
  • the post 25 reaches a desired depth inside the post-mounting surface 55 when the first surface 60 of the central portion 35 (and by extension, the support member 45) abuts the post-mounting surface 55.
  • the support elements 85, the clamp members 100, and the arcuate legs 105 may then be coupled to the support member 45 and the post 25, thus completing the installation of the first sub-assembly 20.
  • the support elements 85 of the support assembly 80, with the assistance of the arcuate legs 105, function to secure the post 25 with respect to shear forces acting on the post 25. It will be appreciated that due to the arcuate manner in which the arcuate legs 105 engage the post-mounting surface 55, the arcuate legs 105 may also function to secure the post 25 with respect to longitudinal forces acting on the post 25.
  • the support portions 50 of the support member 45 may alternatively be driven into the post-mounting surface 55 without the post 25 being present initially. Once the support portions 50 have penetrated the post-mounting surface 55, the post 25 may be subsequently installed as a separate step. Alternatively, the support member 45 may firstly be pre-installed to the post 25 at a pre-determined location along the post 25. Thereafter, the support member 45and the post 25 can be simultaneously driven into the post-mounting surface 55.
  • the solar panels 15 are then expanded or unfolded to the unfolded configuration (for example, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 8 and 9) such that the first sub-assemblies 20 are spaced apart from one another and the solar panels 15 have pivotally moved (by way of the corresponding pivotal movement of the primary solar panel support member 150 about the elongated member 120, and the corresponding pivotal movement of secondary solar panel support member 170 about the coupling member 120 as discussed above) to be arranged at an angle in relation to one another.
  • the remainder of the first sub-assemblies 20 are then installed at spaced apart locations along the post-mounting surface 55 in a similar manner as described above with respect to the first of the first sub-assemblies 20 to complete the installation of the system 10.
  • a height 220 between the post-mounting surface 55 and the restraining means 205 (or centrepoint of the elongated member 120) may, for example, range between 300 and 400 mm.
  • a height 225 between the restraining means 205 (or centrepoint of the elongated member 120) and a point at which the solar panel 15 is mounted to the primary solar panel support member 150 may, for example, range between 40 mm and 50 mm.
  • a height 230 between the point at which the solar panel 15 is mounted to the primary solar panel support member 150 and the coupling member 180 may, for example, range between 400 and 500 mm (depending on the angle of inclination of the solar panels 15).
  • a length 235 between the point at which the solar panel 15 is mounted to the primary solar panel support member 150 and the coupling member 180 may, for example, range between 1500 and 1900 mm (again, depending on the angle of inclination of the solar panels 15).
  • a length 240 between two of the first sub-assemblies 20 may, for example, range between 3500 and 4000 mm (again, depending on the angle of inclination of the solar panels 15).
  • the second sub-assembly 20 includes a primary clip portion 1158 which is similar to the primary clip portion 158 described above, and that may also either be separately formed or integral to the primary solar panel support member 150.
  • the primary clip portion 1158 has a generally Ilshaped cross-section having a pair of opposing arms 1159a and 1159b that define a gap 1161 therebetween to slidably receive a flat portion 1160 of a perimeter frame 1165 of the solar panel 15.
  • the gap 1161 between the pair of opposing arms 1159a and 1159b receives both a flat end portion or arm 1162 of the primary solar panel support member 150, as well as the portion 1160 of the perimeter frame 1165.
  • the variation in the structure of the primary clip portion 1158 may at least allow for the portion 1160 of a perimeter frame 1165 and the end portion or arm 1162 of the primary solar panel support member 150 to be easily slidably received in the gap 1161 between the pair of opposing arms 1159a and 1159b, but still retain a frictional or press-fit engagement therein.
  • the second sub-assembly 20 may also include a secondary clip portion 1190 (see Figure 24) which is similar to the secondary clip portion 190 described above, and that may also either be separately formed or integral to the secondary solar panel support member 150.
  • the secondary clip portion 1190 is formed separately to the secondary solar panel support member 170 and is slidably coupled thereto.
  • the secondary clip portion 1190 has a generally U-shaped cross-section having a pair of opposing arms 1192a and 1192b that define a gap 1194 therebetween to slidably receive a portion 1196 of a perimeter frame 1198 of the solar panel 15.
  • the gap 1194 between the pair of opposing arms 1192a and 1192b receives both an end portion or arm 1199 of the secondary solar panel support member 170, as well as the portion 1160 of the perimeter frame 1198.
  • FIG 25 there is schematically depicted an alternative embodiment of an inner support component 1025 which functions in a similar manner to the inner support component 125 described above.
  • the inner support component 1025 is formed separately and provided within the elongated member 120 to provide additional structural strength to the elongated member 120.
  • the inner support component 1025 is provided as a plurality of tubular members that act collectively to provide additional structural strength to the elongated member 120.
  • FIG. 26 to 28 there is schematically depicted an embodiment of a perimeter component 1030 of the system 10 that is configured to be coupled to the perimeter frame 165 (or 1065) described above.
  • the perimeter component 1030 may at least provide an additional support member to increase the structural strength of the solar panel 15 and the stiffness of the perimeter frame 165 or 1065. Accordingly, the deformation of the solar panel 15 under wind loads may also be reduced.
  • the perimeter component 1030 functions as an airfoil with a leading edge 1035 and a trailing edge 1036.
  • the leading edge 1035 has a smooth or rounded surface, whilst the trailing edge 1036 is generally planar and arranged to abut a planar surface of the perimeter frame 165.
  • the perimeter component 1030 as depicted in Figures 26 to 28 defines a cross-sectional shape having a centre line 1031 extending between the leading edge 1035 and the trailing edge 1036.
  • the perimeter component 1030 has an arcuate upper surface 1032 and an arcuate lower surface 1033 that is asymmetrical relative to the arcuate upper surface 1032 about the centre line 1031.
  • the arcuate upper surface 1032 has a radius of curvature a that is less than a radius of curvature P of the arcuate lower surface 1033.
  • the airflow properties, and thus the pressure above the perimeter component 1030 can be higher than the pressure below the perimeter component 1030.
  • Having a higher pressure above the perimeter component 1030 relative to the lower pressure below the perimeter component 1030 allows for a net force downwards to counteract uplift that occurs on the perimeter edges of the solar panel 15.
  • the perimeter component 1030 may have any other shape or form suitable for coupling to the perimeter frame 165 (or an existing perimeter frame of an existing solar panel).
  • the perimeter component 1030 is preferably extruded from aluminium and elongated along a longitudinal axis 1037 (see Figure 28).
  • the difference between the radius of curvature a the arcuate upper surface 1032 and the radius of curvature P of the arcuate lower surface 1033 may change the direction of the applied wind force (to the solar panel 15) from negative to positive.
  • the leading edges of the perimeter frames surrounding the solar panels are typically rectangular in shape, and may thus result in additional adverse wind forces that exacerbate the already high negative forces on the solar panels.
  • leading edge 1035 describe above
  • the arcuate upper and lower surfaces 1032 and 1033 the negative forces (suction, negative pressure) acting on the solar panel 15 may be alleviated, thereby allowing for a more streamlined and robust system to counter high wind situations.
  • the shape and size of the perimeter component 1030 may be adjusted to reduce the impact of wind loads on the overall system 10. It will be appreciated that the perimeter component 1030 may be pre-installed to the system 10, or otherwise installed to an existing solar array system to increase the structural strength of the in situ solar panels.
  • the perimeter component 1030 is coupled to the perimeter frame 165 with the aid of a perimeter component clip 1040 a perimeter component arm 1041 (see also Figures 28 to 30).
  • the perimeter component 1030 includes a pair of arms 1042a and 1042b that define a gap 1045 therebetween.
  • the perimeter component clip 1040 has a generally U-shaped cross-section also having a pair of opposing arms 1047a and 1047b defining a gap 1049 therebetween.
  • the protruding portion 160 of the perimeter frame 165 and the arm 1042b of the perimeter component 1030 are together slidably received within the gap
  • any one or more of the pair of opposing arms 1042a, 1042b and 1047a, 1047b, the portion 160 of the perimeter frame 165, and the end portion 1050 may include protrusions, serrated surfaces, or other features to facilitate coupling. It will be appreciated that the slidably coupling arrangement of the components described above may allow the components to be installed without the use of complex tools or machinery, which may at least reduce the installation time and associated costs of assembling the system 10.
  • FIG 31 there is schematically depicted an alternative embodiment of a perimeter component 1060 of the system 10 that functions in a similar manner to the primary perimeter component 1030 discussed above.
  • the perimeter component 1060 is coupled using one or more of the locking mechanisms disclosed in the Applicant’s International Patent Publication No. WO 2019/169438, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • the perimeter component 1060 includes a resiliently deformable locking arm 1065 that is adapted for frictional engagement with one or more perimeter frame components 1070, 1075.
  • the perimeter component 1060 may thus be secured in relation to the solar panel using the locking mechanisms described International Patent Publication No. WO 2019/169438 to provide a similar functionality to the perimeter component 1030 described above, and which may also be installed without the use of complex tools or machinery.
  • FIG 32 there is schematically depicted an interlocking system 1080 for coupling two solar panels 15, also using the locking mechanisms described International Patent Publication No. WO 2019/169438.
  • the interlocking system 1080 may include a connecting member 1085 that is adapted to be slidably coupled to one or more perimeter frame members 1090, 1095, which are in turn coupled to the solar panel 15.
  • a resiliently deformable locking arm 1097 may be provided to facilitate the engagement of the connecting member 1085 and the perimeter frame members 1090, 1095.
  • FIG. 33 and 34 there is schematically depicted a floating system 2000 for mounting one or more solar panels 15, which functions in a similar manner to the system 10 described above.
  • the floating system is adapted to be installed over a body of water to provide an alternative over ground-mounted systems.
  • the elongated member 120 described above in relation to the system 10 may adapted to include one or more buoys or floatation devices 2005 such that the second sub-assembly 30 of the system may be installed over the water.
  • the footing of the system may include a number of components which engage with a post at multiple points around the circumference of the post and at multiple points along the length of the post, thereby increasing the capacity of the post to withstand high shear forces acting on the post.
  • the support members of the footing may be designed to provide large surface areas which engage the post-mounting surface, thus increasing the stability of the post with respect to the post-mounting surface and also with respect to shear forces acting on the post.
  • the system may be installed without complex machinery, with little to no need for tools or manual skills that may otherwise be required to assemble conventional mechanical fastening means such as nuts, bolts and screws, and may also be installed without the use of concrete reinforcement or other permanent forms of attachment. This may provide for a relatively simple, efficient and cost-effective way to install, uninstall, relocate and re-use both the system at another site.
  • the system may also be transported with the solar panels therein, thereby reducing the onsite construction time of a PV power generation plant.
  • the method of installing the system onsite is also a relatively simple and short process.
  • a system that is constructed according to the installation method described above can also be deconstructed in a relatively short and simple manner, and subsequently transported to a new site, and relatively quickly and simply reconstructed at the new site.
  • the system may at least provide a PV power generation plant that is quick and easy to construct/deconstruct, suitable for use on projects that are remote from electrical networks and have a relatively short service life.
  • the various componentry of the system may at least allow for a continuous hinge mechanism to be formed to support the solar panels (e.g. the coupling between the elongated member 120 and the primary solar panel support member 150).
  • This arrangement may thus be stronger and provide better support of the individual solar panels, and also allow for less load stress on the panels.
  • conventional systems may hold each solar panel in one or more corner only, which may result in excessive torsioning and possible cracking and breakage of the solar panels, with the load concentrated in small area of the panel.
  • the systems described herein may at least include additional structural members to the length of the solar panels (for example, the perimeter component described above), as well as cross -members, which may at least reduce the unsupported areas of the solar panels.
  • additional structural members can be added or removed to the system to suit the worst-case scenario in any one location.
  • these additional structural members are preferably formed of aluminium extrusions, they may at least present a relatively economic solution to a very real problem.
  • the systems described herein may be assembled offsite and delivered onsite to be installed.
  • the systems may, for example, be electrically complete when unfolded.
  • the systems described herein may, in some embodiments, include an on-board battery pack (not shown) that is concealed within the componentry (for example, in the elongated member or directly underneath the solar panels).
  • the battery pack may be customised to suit a desired panel wattage of the system, with the solar panels and the battery systems being linked together to form a “plug-and-play” type system for specific, portable power and battery storage. This arrangement may at least avoid the need for a major battery farm as an isolated package.
  • the systems described herein may at least allow the power supply to be divided up into simpler, smaller and more efficient power storage systems.
  • the battery pack 500 for connection to the system 10.
  • the battery pack 500 includes a cooling fan 502, a plurality of battery cells 506, an upper and lower capping 504 and spacers 505 arranged to extend between the upper and lower capping means.
  • the on-board battery pack is arranged to connect to an end of the elongated member 120 and project form it in the longitudinal direction

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L'invention concerne un système de montage d'un ou de plusieurs panneaux solaires, le système comprenant un premier sous-ensemble comprenant : un montant ; une partie centrale à travers laquelle est définie une ouverture conçue pour y engager le montant ; et un élément de support s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir de la partie centrale, l'élément de support comprenant deux parties de support ou plus, les deux parties de support ou plus étant conçues chacune pour pénétrer dans une surface de montage de montant dans une direction sensiblement longitudinale par rapport au montant ; et un second sous-ensemble comprenant : un élément allongé conçu pour être monté sur le montant à une certaine distance de la surface de montage de montant et pour s'étendre dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale du montant, l'élément allongé comprenant au moins une partie mâle qui est allongée le long d'un axe longitudinal de l'élément allongé ; et un élément de support de panneau solaire conçu pour recevoir en glissement un bord d'un panneau solaire et comprenant une partie femelle conçue pour recevoir ladite au moins une partie mâle de l'élément allongé, l'élément de support de panneau solaire étant conçu pour un mouvement pivotant autour de l'axe longitudinal de l'élément allongé pour permettre un mouvement pivotant correspondant du panneau solaire monté sur celui-ci.
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