Abrégé

The invention relates to a stand unit (10) for stabilizing a solar panel (12) on a flat roof (14). The stand unit (10) has a positioning weight (16) for holding the stand unit (10) in position on the flat roof (14) and a support unit (18) for supporting the solar panel (12) on the stand unit (10), the positioning weight (16) is arranged on or secured to the stand unit (10). The positioning weight (16) is designed to ensure that the stand unit (10) is held in position on the flat roof (14) by means of a force fit, and the position weight (16) or a component of the stand unit (10) is designed such that the positioning weight (16) can be positioned on the stand unit (10) in a defined position, in particular in a formfitting manner. The invention further relates to a method for installing solar panels by means of at least one stand unit (10) and to a support module (60), which has such a stand unit (10), for installing a solar panel (12) on a flat roof (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports

Abrégé

The invention relates to a holder device (10) for fastening, particularly for clamping, an area module (20), particularly a framed solar panel, to at least one carrier (30), particularly a profile rail, having a head section (12; 112), which is configured to interact with the area module (20), a foot section (16; 116), which is configured to interact with the carrier (30), and a connecting element (19) which is configured to connect the head section (12; 112) to the foot section (16; 116), wherein the head section (12; 112) can be shifted relative to the foot section (16; 116) along a vertical axis (H) of the holder device (10) by means of the connecting element (19), wherein the head section (12; 112) is superposable relative to the foot section (16; 116) in at least two angle positions, offset to each other around the vertical axis (H), each having a predefined torsion angle, so that the head section is superposable in at least two of the angle positions on at least one or at least two area modules, particularly having one or a plurality of resting sections which are arranged according to the angle positions. According to the invention, area modules can thus be easily and flexibly assembled by means of a single type of holder device.

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports
• H01L 31/042 - Modules PV ou matrices de cellules PV individuelles

Abrégé

The invention relates to a holder device (10) for holding a photovoltaic module (70) on a mounting rail (50), wherein the holder device (10) comprises a first holder element having a first main extension direction (H1) and a second holder element having a second main extension direction (H2), and also a tightening device which connects the two holder elements and which is designed, upon actuation, to move the two holder elements relative to one another, wherein the first holder element has, at a longitudinal end remote from the second holder element in the first main extension direction (H1), at least one first coupling portion suitable for coupling with a mounting rail (50), wherein the second holder element has, at a longitudinal end remote from the first holder element in the second main extension direction (H2), a least one second coupling portion (46) suitable for coupling with a photovoltaic module (70), and wherein, by actuating the tightening device, the holder device (10) can be transferred from a starting state into a final mounting state, wherein the holder device (10) furthermore comprises at least one spring element which acts elastically between the two holder elements and which is designed, in the starting state, to tilt the first holder element relative to the second holder element in such a way that the main extension direction (H1) deviates at least by a predetermined angular value from the second main extension direction (H2), whereas in the final mounting state the first main extension direction (H1) and the second main extension direction (H2) are substantially identical.

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports
• H01L 31/042 - Modules PV ou matrices de cellules PV individuelles

Abrégé

The invention relates to a device for fastening a mounting rail (40) on a roof hook (60), comprising a roof hook (60) that can be attached to a roof substructure, in particular a rafter, and has a coupling section (70), a mounting rail (40) that is suitable for receiving loads, for example a photovoltaic module, and has at least one counterpart coupling section (50), and a retaining arrangement (90) that is suitable for connecting the mounting rail (40) to the roof hook (60) and has at least one tightening device (80, 82) and at least one elastic spring element (24), wherein the at least one counterpart coupling section (50) can be brought into coupling engagement with the coupling section (70) by tightening the at least one tightening device (80, 82) whilst simultaneously applying a tensioning force to the at least one spring element (24), wherein the retaining arrangement (90) and the mounting rail (40) are or can be connected to one another in such a way that, before the tightening of the tightening device, the coupling section (70) and the at least one counterpart coupling section (50) are retained by the spring element (24) at a spacing that prevents the coupling engagement.

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports

Abrégé

There is described a carrier unit which serves for mounting at least one solar module. The carrier unit comprises a base plate and a rear wall element, two side wall elements and a front wall element, said wall elements surrounding the base plate, wherein the base plate, together with the rear wall element, the side wall elements and the front wall element, forms a well-like inner region for accommodating weighting material. The rear wall element, the side wall elements and the front wall element together form an inclined bearing surface for mounting the at least one solar module. In this case, the wall elements are in the form of downwardly open hollow shaped bodies which each comprise an inner wall and an outer wall arranged at a distance from the inner wall.

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports

Abrégé

The fastening element for frame sections of solar modules comprises a retaining element which can be fastened on or in a mounting rail, and a clamping part which comprises, on the upper face thereof, a dish-shaped bearing for receiving a sliding block, wherein the first end of the clamping part is directly or indirectly supported on the mounting rail, and wherein the second end of the clamping part is designed to press the frame section against the mounting rail. The fastening element further comprises a sliding block which is movably mounted in the dish-shaped bearing, and also a threaded screw which is screwed through corresponding recesses in the sliding block and in the dish-shaped bearing of the clamping part into the retaining element and establishes a connection between the clamping part and the retaining element. The clamping part is designed such the second end thereof presses the frame section of the solar module against the mounting rail and fastens the frame section when the threaded screw is tightened. The application further relates to a fastening system for solar modules, in which a retaining element is maintained in a longitudinal recess of a profiled hollow rail, said retaining element having pivotally mounted expansion jaws at the bottom of the retaining element. The expansion jaws are designed to be inserted into the longitudinal recess of the profiled hollow rail, the expanded expansion jaws blocking the retaining element within the profiled hollow rail when a pulling force is applied to the retaining element.

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports
• H01L 31/042 - Modules PV ou matrices de cellules PV individuelles
• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation de modules

Abrégé

A roof‑integrated photovoltaic installation for mounting on a roof structure is described, which comprises one or a plurality of solar modules and one or a plurality of ventilation openings, wherein a fan is arranged at or in at least one of the ventilation openings, and wherein the at least one fan is designed to produce an air flow for the back‑ventilation of the photovoltaic installation in an interspace between the photovoltaic installation and the roof structure.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation de modules
• H01L 31/052 - Moyens de refroidissement directement associés ou intégrés à la cellule PV, p.ex. éléments Peltier intégrés pour refroidissement actif ou puits thermiques directement associés aux cellules PV
• E04D 13/18 - Aspects de la couverture de toit relatifs aux dispositifs collecteurs d'énergie, p.ex. contenant des panneaux solaires

Abrégé

In one aspect, the present invention provides a mounting system (100) for mounting one or more solar panels (S), comprising: a plurality of elongate mounting rails (20) adapted to be arranged and secured spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another, and a plurality of fastening devices (30) for securely fastening the solar panels (S) to the mounting rails (20). Each of the mounting rails (20) is adapted to receive and support an edge region (E) of a solar panel (S) such that each solar panel (S) extends between two spaced apart and substantially parallel mounting rails (20). Each fastening device (30) comprises: a clip (31) for clipped or snap-fit attachment to a respective one of the mounting rails (20), and a clamping member (41) provided on or carried by the clip (31) for engagement with an edge region (E) of the solar panel (S). The clamping member (41) is configured to be biased or pressed relative to, or with respect to the clip (31) to clamp and securely hold the solar panel (S) in position on the respective mounting member (20). In a related aspect, the invention also provides a fastening device (30) for the mounting system (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports

Abrégé

The present invention provides a mounting system (100) for mounting one or more solar panels (S), comprising: a plurality of elongate mounting members (20) adapted to be arranged and secured spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another; and a plurality of anchoring devices (30) for securing each of the mounting members (20) to a support structure, such as a roof structure. Each of the mounting members (20) is adapted to receive and support an edge region (E) of a solar panel (S), such that each solar panel (S) extends between at least two mounting members (20). Furthermore, each anchoring device (30) comprises a footing (31) to be rigidly fastened to the support structure, and a coupling member (35) for connection with a respective one of the mounting members (20). A spacing between the coupling member (35) and the footing (31) is selectively variable by a user to adjust and/or set an elevation (X) of the respective mounting member (20) relative to the support structure. In a related aspect, the invention provides a mounting rail (20) for the mounting system (100). In another related aspect, the invention also provides an anchoring device (30) for the mounting system (100).

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports

Abrégé

The present invention provides a mounting system (100) for mounting one or more solar panels (S), comprising a mounting frame (10) having a plurality of elongate mounting members (20) adapted to be arranged and secured substantially parallel and laterally spaced apart from one another for supporting the one or more solar panels (S) thereon. Each of the mounting members (20) comprises an elongate first portion (31) having a first longitudinal axis (X31), and an elongate second portion (32) having a second longitudinal axis (X32). The mounting system (100) further comprises connection means (40) in the form of a bracket, which is adapted to connect the first portion (31) and the second portion (32) of a respective mounting member (20) such that the second longitudinal axis (X32) is displaced or offset relative to the first longitudinal axis (X31). The invention also provides a connecting bracket (40) for the mounting system (100), comprising a body part (41) adapted to extend between the first portion (31) and the second portion (32) of the mounting rail (20); and connecting elements (42-44) provided on the body part (41) for engagement with a side region (25) of the first portion (31) and/or a side region (25) of the second portion (32) of the mounting rail. The bracket (40) is adapted to interconnect the first portion (31) and the second portion (32) of the respective mounting rail (20) such that a longitudinal axis (X32) of the second portion (32) is displaced or offset relative to a longitudinal axis (X31) of the first portion (31).

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/04 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire avec fluide vecteur circulant à travers le collecteur
• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports

Abrégé

The present invention provides a mounting system (100) for mounting one or more solar panels (S), and comprises a mounting frame (10) having a plurality of elongate mounting members (20) adapted to be arranged and secured spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another, wherein each of the mounting members (20) is adapted to receive an edge region (E) of a solar panel (S) for fixing same such that each solar panel (S) extends between at least two mounting members (20). The mounting frame (10) may further comprise a plurality of elongate support members (70) adapted to be secured on a base structure, wherein the plurality of mounting members (20) are adapted to be rigidly secured on the support members (70). The mounting system (100) preferably comprises at least one retaining element (40) provided on one or more of the elongate mounting members (20) to prevent the solar panel (S) from slipping in an axial or longitudinal direction from the mounting members (20) before the solar panel is affixed thereto. Furthermore, at least one spacer element (50) may be provided on the elongate mounting members (20) along their longitudinal extent, wherein each spacer element (50) at least partially delimits an area (21) on the mounting member (21) for receiving the solar panel (S). The mounting members (20) may also be configured to include an arresting element (36) that prevents the mounting members (20) from slipping or sliding relative to the support members (70) before the mounting members (20) are rigidly secured on the support members (70).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation de modules

Abrégé

The invention relates to a support (1) for mounting a solar panel (S), having a bottom part (10) for placement on a substantially flat foundation, particularly on a roof; a plurality of walls (20) that extend upward from the bottom part (10), on the top sides of said walls opposite the bottom part are provided a plurality of support surfaces (26, 28) for placing the solar panel (S); and fastening means (33, 40) for fastening the solar panel on the support surfaces, wherein the fastening means clamp the solar panel (S) against the support surfaces (26, 28).

Classes IPC  ?

• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports

Abrégé

The invention relates to a support (1) for a solar panel (100), particularly for mounting a solar panel (100), having a bottom part which has a base (2) and assembly elements which are provided on an underside of the base (2) and which are intended for the purpose of assembly on an essentially flat foundation, particularly a roof, having a top, which is essentially opposite the underside and which supports the panel, with fastening means which hold the solar panel (100) obliquely with respect to the bottom part or a roof plane in a mounted state, and having a front with a surface which directs the wind (140) and which is oriented obliquely inwards towards the top from a front region of the bottom part in order to direct wind (140) towards the top in the direction of an upper edge of a solar panel (100) mounted on the support (1), wherein the surface directing the wind has an upwardly oriented tangent (W1-W3) which extends in a region around the junction between the front and the top of the support and in a direction crossways with respect to the upper edge (101) of a solar panel (100) mounted on the support through the upper edge of the solar panel or outside the solar panel.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01L 31/042 - Modules PV ou matrices de cellules PV individuelles
• F24J 2/52 - Agencement des montages ou des supports
• E04D 13/18 - Aspects de la couverture de toit relatifs aux dispositifs collecteurs d'énergie, p.ex. contenant des panneaux solaires