Abstract

A device for supporting solar modules is provided, the device having a base rail) and an upper support arranged on the base rail for holding an upper end of a solar module. The upper support has a first support element and a second support element which are movably connected to one another in such a way that the first support element is movable relative to the second support element between a first position and a second position. The upper support extends up to a first height above the base rail when the first support element is arranged in the first position. The upper support extends up to a second height above the base rail, which is different from the first height, when the first support element is arranged in the second position. A kit, a method for manufacturing a device, and a solar module arrangement are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/30 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• 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 25/70 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surfaceArrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules with means for compensating mounting tolerances

Abstract

Provided is a device for supporting solar modules, including a base rail having a first receiving opening, a support, the support having a first connecting element which is arranged in the first receiving opening, and a securing rail which is arranged on the base rail so as to at least partially encompass the base rail and is movable along the base rail. The securing rail at least partially closes the first receiving opening in a second position so that a movement of the first connecting element out of the first receiving opening is prevented. The securing rail unblocks the first receiving opening in the first position in such a way that a movement of the first connecting element out of the first receiving opening is made possible. Furthermore, a kit, a method for manufacturing a device, and a solar module arrangement are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
• F24S 25/00 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
• F24S 25/13 - Profile arrangements, e.g. trusses
• F24S 25/63 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing modules or their peripheral frames to supporting elements
• F24S 30/20 - Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for linear movement
• 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
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustable support device (100) for solar modules (150), comprising at least one post (101), at least one adjusting device, which can be driven by means of a drive shaft (300) and which has a double toggle lever (102). The double toggle lever (102) can be connected at one end to the post (101) and at the opposite end to a rafter profile rail. The drive shaft (300) comprises: a spindle (320, 420) having a connection section (325, 425, 428); a tube (310); and a spindle connector (330, 430). The tube (310) can be slid onto the spindle connector (330, 430) and can be interlockingly connected thereto. The spindle connector (330, 430) has an inner receptacle (335, 435) for the connection section (325, 425, 428) of the spindle (320, 420). At least two longitudinal beads (441, 442) extending parallel to a longitudinal direction of the drive shaft (300) protrude from an inner surface of the receptacle (335, 435), in each case directly adjacent to two longitudinal grooves (445) extending along the longitudinal bead (441, 442). In the unassembled state, the receptacle (335, 435) of the spindle connector (330, 430), considered without the longitudinal beads (441, 442), has a clearance fit with the connection section (325, 425, 428) of the spindle (320, 420) and, considered with the longitudinal beads (441, 442), has an interference fit with the connection section (325, 425, 428) of the spindle (320, 420).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 30/40 - Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement
• F24S 30/425 - Horizontal axis
• F24S 30/00 - Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
• F16D 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially

Goods & Services

Building materials made of metal, fastening material made of metal; supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and frames all made of metal, transportable structures made of metal; all the aforementioned building materials, in particular for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants as on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof or open-air mounting system. Photovoltaic appliances and plants made thereof, essentially consisting of sun collectors for power generation and electronic cabling; electric control and regulating units for solar plants and photovoltaics; both for in-plant flow of operations and for the positioning control of the collectors and modules. Installation, maintenance and repair of plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing services. Services provided by engineers, carrying-out of technical measuring work, services provided by a building contractor, namely the technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, in particular development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

Building materials made of metal in the nature of metal reinforcement materials, fastening material made of metal in the nature of bolts, nails, rivets, screws, fastening clamps and fastening clips; supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and frames all made of metal, transportable structures made of metal; all the aforementioned building materials, in particular for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants as on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system and flat roof or open-air mounting system Photovoltaic appliances and plants made thereof, namely, sun collectors and solar panels for power generation and electronic cabling; electric control and regulating units for solar plants and photovoltaics; both for in-plant flow of operations and for the positioning control of the collectors and modules Installation, maintenance and repair of plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing services Services provided by engineers, carrying-out of technical measuring work, services provided by a building contractor, namely, the technical preparation in the nature of surveying building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions in the nature of technological consulting, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants

Abstract

The invention refers to a grounding clip for use with electrically conducting frame profiles. The grounding clip being a cut-out and bended piece of metal exhibiting a planar central panel having two longitudinal edges that are essentially parallel to each other, a clearance hole that is configured to receive a fastener and that is arranged in the central panel, protrusions extending from the central panel into the clearance hole, two legs, each leg extending from the central panel along one of the longitudinal edges, and two planar flanges, each flange extending from a respective one of the two legs and extending in parallel to the central panel. The two flanges each comprise two lengthwise ends, wherein each lengthwise end is provided with at least one tooth extending at a tooth angle with respect to the respective flange and wherein the teeth on one side of the grounding clip extend in a different direction than the teeth on the other side of the grounding clip.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
• H01R 4/44 - Clamping areas on both sides of screw
• H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
• H01R 13/658 - High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]

Abstract

The invention relates to a profile rail, a clip holder, a cross-connector and an attachment system for mounting solar modules. The components are so designed and matched to each other that solar modules in many variations can be mounted quickly and easily and with the components having a low weight.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04D 13/18 - Roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices, e.g. including solar panels
• E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purposeBuildings of the drive-in type
• F16B 2/04 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening internal, i.e. with spreading action
• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports
• H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
• H02S 20/23 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
• F24J 2/46 - Component parts, details or accessories of solar heat collectors

Abstract

The invention relates to a profile rail, a clip holder, a cross-connector and an attachment system for mounting solar modules. The components are so designed and matched to each other that solar modules in many variations can be mounted quickly and easily and with the components having a low weight.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04D 13/18 - Roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices, e.g. including solar panels
• E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purposeBuildings of the drive-in type
• H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports
• F24J 2/46 - Component parts, details or accessories of solar heat collectors

Abstract

The invention relates to a mounting system for a solar module arrangement, comprising a mounting element (100), a mounting bracket (200), a mounting adapter (300) and a profiled rail (400). Said components are adapted to each other such that the mounting adapter (300) can be mounted in the mounting bracket (200) without the danger of it tipping.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports

Abstract

The invention relates to a solar module arrangement (200) comprising a fixing system (300) for solar modules (400) and an associated carrier rail (100). The carrier rail (100) is mounted on a fixing rail (310) of the fixing system (300) and is used to position the solar module (400) in an inclined manner. A cover (360) extends between two adjacent carrier rails (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports
• F24J 2/46 - Component parts, details or accessories of solar heat collectors

Abstract

The invention relates to a frame arrangement (100) comprising a frame (200) which has a holding piece (400) on the rear side thereof, said holding piece having a holding profile (305) for placing on a corresponding bearing profile of a profiled rail (1000). The invention also relates to a solar module arrangement which consists of said type of frame arrangements (100) and profiled rails (1000).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports

Abstract

The invention relates to a profiled bar which comprises in a cross-sectional view: a base plate forming in some or all sections a completely even bottom side of the profiled bar, a first and a second receiving space for rail holders, which are both partially closed laterally towards the outside and comprise in each case a lateral opening, the two lateral openings pointing in mutually opposite directions, and a third receiving space that comprises an opening facing away from the bottom side of the profiled bar and having an inner profile for fastening the module fastening elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting block for fastening two neighboring frames of photovoltaic modules or collector modules to a DIN mounting rail, wherein the connecting block comprises a main body and two pins which project from two surfaces of the main body pointing in opposite directions. Each pin can be inserted in one of the neighboring frames. The connecting block further comprises a transverse piece projecting from the main body, said piece having a counter-profile that is adapted to the profile of the DIN mounting rail in order to establish a positive connection with the DIN mounting rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports

Goods & Services

Building materials made of metal, fastening material made of metal; supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and frames all made of metal, transportable structures made of metal; all the aforementioned building materials, in particular for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants as on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof or open-air mounting system. Installation, maintenance and repair of plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofers' work. Services provided by engineers, carrying out of technical measuring work, technical project studies in the field of construction, drawing up of expert technical opinions in connection with construction, engineering planning and counselling, in particular development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems; photovoltaic appliances and production plants made thereof, namely sun collectors for power generation, electronic cabling for sun collectors and photovoltaic appliances; electric control and regulating units for solar plants and photovoltaics, both for in-plant flow of operations and for the positioning control of the collectors and modules. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Goods & Services

(1) Building materials made of metal, namely fasteners, supporting frames, framing, posts, piles and masts, profiles and transportable structures, all the foregoing for photovoltaic and thermal solar plants for on-roof mounting system, in-roof mounting system, flat roof and open-air mounting systems. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic and thermal solar production plants, machines and parts for the generation of renewable energy; roofing repair and contractor services; engineering services, namely technical preparation of building projects, preparation of technical expert opinions, engineering planning and counselling, all in the field of the development and design of photovoltaic and thermal solar plants.

Abstract

The invention relates to a solar module attachment, comprising a Z-support (2), the one Z-side (2.1) of which is used directly as a roof attachment or can be connected to roof hooks or support posts in the case of a mounting system, while clamps (5) can be displaced over the other Z-side (2.2), the attachment means engaging in said clamps in order to fix solar module frames (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports

Abstract

The invention relates to a mounting device for framed solar modules on a carrier profile made of a bracket (6) holding the solar module frame (1) from above, said bracket being connectable by means of a mounting means to the carrier profile (2) disposed below the solar module frame (1), wherein the carrier profile (2) is a hollow box profile, the upper profile web (3) thereof having spaced openings (7), wherein the openings (7) comprise an insertion area (8) into the carrier profile (2) for a mounting means (10) and a mounting area (9) extending in the longitudinal carrier direction and having a narrowing cross section relative to the insertion area (8) forming a counter-support for the mounting means (10) inserted into the insertion area (8) after sliding the same into the narrow mounting area (9), and the carrier profile (2) also comprises an opening (11) in the profile web (4) opposite each opening (7), by means of which the part of the mounting means (10) located in the carrier profile (2) can be accessed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports
• H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells

Goods & Services

Transportable structures made of metal; building materials made of metal; fixing material made of metal; scaffoldings, racks, posts, poles and masts, profiles and frames, each made of metal and in particular for photovoltaic and thermal solar arrays, also on roofs and facades; power supply-line masts made of metal, roofing made of metal; ducts made of metal, tube joints made of metal. Photovoltaic plants, essentially consisting of solar collectors and electronic cabling; electrical controlling and regulating devices for solar plants and photovoltaics both for internal flow of operations and for positioning control of the collectors and modules. Solar collectors (heating), also as components of solar-thermal plants, heating installations, air-conditioning plants, air heaters, solar furnaces, heat pumps, heat accumulators, heat exchanger and heating boilers, also for power stations, burners, regulating and safety accessories for water apparatus, pipes, solar collectors (heating), heating installations, heat pumps, heat accumulators, heat exchangers and heat boilers. Installation, maintenance and repair of installations, machines and their parts for the generation of regenerative energy (sun, wind, geothermal power) and for the processing of biomasses for the generation of energy; roofing services, carpentry work included in this class.

Goods & Services

Transportable structures made of metal; building materials made of metal; fixing material made of metal; scaffoldings, racks, posts, poles and masts, profiles and frames, each made of metal and in particular for photovoltaic and thermal solar arrays, also on roofs and facades; power supply-line masts made of metal, roofing made of metal; ducts and tube joints made of metal. Photovoltaic devices and plants made thereof, essentially consisting of solar collectors for the generation of energy and electronic cabling; electrical controlling and regulating devices for solar plants and photovoltaics both for internal flow of operations and for positioning control of the collectors and modules. Solar-thermal plants, essentially consisting of solar collectors, in connection with electronic devices, pumps and ducts made of metal for heating purposes; heating installations, air-conditioning plants, air heaters, solar collectors (heating), solar furnaces, heat pumps, heat accumulators, heat exchanger and heating boilers also for power stations; burners; regulating and safety accessories for water apparatus devices and pipes, solar collectors, heating installations, heat pumps, heat accumulators, heat exchangers, and heating boilers. Installation, maintenance and repair of installations, machines and their parts for the generation of regenerative energy (sun, wind, geothermal power) and for the processing of biomasses for the generation of energy; roofing services, carpentry work.

Abstract

The invention relates to a mounting system, in particular for solar modules (1), consisting of supports (2) with a closed hollow box profile (3), with connectors (4) for solar module fastening means, and connectors (5) for roof fastening means. At least the connectors (4) for the solar module fastening means are formed from longitudinal groove pairs—or longitudinal flange pairs in or on the hollow box profile (3) that are arranged at a distance from each other. The fastening means for the solar module (1) or solar modules (1) in the area of the support consist of a clamping piece with a shaped part (8), with each shaped part (8) having at least two webs (9.1, 9.2), arranged opposite each other on the shaped part (8) whereby at least one positive click connection with one of the groove pair—or flange pairs can be made by means of the ends remote from the shaped part (8), and the shaped part (8) has at least one bore hole (11) for the insertion of a fastening bolt (14). The fastening can be carried out as a click-in and/or click-on system.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04G 3/22 - Scaffolds essentially supported by building constructions, e.g. adjustable in height supported by roofs or ceilings
• E04D 13/18 - Roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices, e.g. including solar panels
• H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
• F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports
• F24J 2/46 - Component parts, details or accessories of solar heat collectors

Abstract

The invention relates to a frame assembly for mounting solar modules (1), said frame assembly comprising at least two flat frames which are arranged at a distance, preferably forming a triangle respectively with the frame sides (2, 3, 4) thereof, respectively one frame side (4) being inclined in relation to the surface of the ground or the roof (5). Carrier profiled parts (6, 7) which can be respectively displaced and fixed and are used to support and fix a solar module (1) are respectively arranged on two adjacent frames on the inclined side (4) of the frame. The carrier profiled parts (6, 7) are used to ensure the connection to the adjacently arranged frame sides (2, 3) in such a way that they can be displaced and fixed in relation to each other. The frame sides (2, 3) are also connected in such a way that they can be displaced and fixed in relation to each other and/or comprise at least one length adjustment device.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24J 2/46 - Component parts, details or accessories of solar heat collectors