Abstract

The present subject matter relates to stabilizing apparatuses for use with anchors and horizontal supports for solar modules used within a solar racking systems and related methods. In particular, the present subject matter relates to stabilizing apparatuses and horizontal supports that can be used in structure systems to provide for integration of solar panels or use of insulated roofing panels for non-solar applications to form a roofing system for a building or other structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 5/80 - Ground anchors
• E04H 12/22 - Sockets or holders for poles or posts
• F24S 20/67 - Solar heat collectors integrated in fixed constructions, e.g. in buildings in the form of roof constructions
• F24S 25/35 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting 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
• F24S 25/65 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent supporting elements, e.g. for connecting profiles together
• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F24S 25/12 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface using posts in combination with upper profiles
• H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells

Abstract

The present subject matter relates to structure systems, including structures with integrated solar racking systems, frame systems, post and frame components, and related methods. In particular, the present subject matter relates to posts and frame components that form a frame system that can be used to support a roofing system. The frame system and roofing system can forma structure system. The roofing systems can include integrated solar panels in the roofing structure and/or support the use of insulated roofing panels for non-solar applications to form a roofing system for a building, a structure, or a canopy.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 25/12 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules extending in directions away from a supporting surface using posts in combination with upper profiles
• F24S 25/65 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent supporting elements, e.g. for connecting profiles together
• E04B 1/38 - Connections for building structures in general
• E04B 7/04 - RoofsRoof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs supported by horizontal beams or the equivalent resting on the walls
• E04D 13/18 - Roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices, e.g. including solar panels
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

Roofing systems, roofing systems with integrated solar racking systems, roofing systems components, and related methods are provided herein. A roofing system can include two or more structural beams. Each of the two or more structural beams can include an extruded aluminum structural beam. The roofing system can also include roofing panels that can include at least one of an insulated roofing panel or a solar module. The roofing system can also include two or more top caps corresponding to the number of the two or more structural beams. The two or more top caps can be configured to secure the roofing panels in place on the two or more structural beams. Further, the roofing system can include gaskets for sealing the roofing panels and end fins attachable to at least one of the two or more structural beams or the two or more top caps to enclose end edges of the roofing system. Additionally, the roofing system can include one or more interior gutters built into each of the two or more structural beams to drain any water that leaks between the gaskets and the roofing panels.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 7/04 - RoofsRoof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs supported by horizontal beams or the equivalent resting on the walls
• H02S 20/24 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs

Abstract

A roofing system comprising: a plurality of structural beams, each of the structural beams comprising an extruded aluminum structural beam; roofing panels comprising at least one of an insulated roofing panel or a solar module; a plurality of top caps corresponding to the number of the structural beams, the top caps configured to secure the roofing panels in place on the structural beams; gaskets for sealing the roofing panels; end fins attachable to at least one of the structural beams or the top caps to enclose end edges of the roofing system; and one or more interior gutters built into each of the structural beams to drain any water that leaks between the gaskets and the roofing panels.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• E04D 13/18 - Roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices, e.g. including solar panels
• F24S 20/67 - Solar heat collectors integrated in fixed constructions, e.g. in buildings in the form of roof constructions
• H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules
• H02S 20/24 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs