A solar tracker bearing assembly has a rotating element sandwiched between two mounting brackets and held together by fasteners. The rotating element includes an arc-shaped slot such that the rotating element can pivot against the fixed mounting brackets. Bearings may be positioned within the arc-shaped slot. The rotating element can be configured to accept toque tubes of various cross-sections.
F16C 17/10 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement à la fois pour charges radiales et axiales
F16C 13/04 - Paliers n’enfermant que partiellement l’organe à supporter; Paliers avec support local en plusieurs points
F24S 25/65 - Moyens de fixation, p.ex. moyens d’assemblage, spécialement adaptés pour supporter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire pour coupler des éléments de support adjacents, p.ex. pour joindre des connecteurs profilés ensemble
F24S 30/00 - Agencements pour mouvoir ou orienter des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
F24S 25/10 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire se dressant dans des directions opposées à la surface de support
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Photovoltaic data acquisition equipment, namely, computer hardware and computer software for use in modeling, testing, monitoring, and optimizing photovoltaic arrays; photovoltaic monitoring equipment, namely, computer hardware and operating software for use in modeling, testing, and optimizing photovoltaic arrays; Computer software for use in energy and power monitoring and control; Computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling energy systems; Computer software application for use on mobile phones and mobile computing devices, namely, application for use in energy and power monitoring and control; Computer software application for use on mobile phones and mobile computing devices, namely, application for use in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling energy systems; photovoltaic wire management products, namely, conduits and clips for wireways, namely, electricity conduits, plastic conduit for use in electrical installations; all of the foregoing not in connection with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), terrestrial and extraterrestrial vehicles, and related ground stations and data centers
Metal mounting structures for solar panels; metal cable clips; metal pipes; all of the foregoing not in connection with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), terrestrial and extraterrestrial vehicles, and related ground stations and data centers
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Technical planning of photovoltaic installations, namely, design of solar photovoltaic systems; all of the foregoing not in connection with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), terrestrial and extraterrestrial vehicles, and related ground stations and data centers
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Repair, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic installations; all of the foregoing not in connection with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), terrestrial and extraterrestrial vehicles, and related ground stations and data centers
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software as a service, namely, software for use in monitoring and controlling solar power installations; software as a service, namely, software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling solar power installations
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in energy and power monitoring and control; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling energy systems
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Computer software for use in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling solar power installations; Computer software application for use on mobile phones and mobile computing devices, namely, application for use in monitoring and controlling solar power installations; Computer software application for use on mobile phones and mobile computing devices, namely, application for use in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling solar power installations
9.
Solar array integration system and methods therefor
A solar array integration system (AIS) and methods for mounting solar energy capture devices are provided. Such systems are useful for applications such as mounting photovoltaic (PV) modules to a suitable surface such as a rooftop. In one embodiment, the AIS includes a first row of tilted solar modules, a center spoiler coupled to the first row of tilted solar modules, the center spoiler is configured to deflect frontal airflow over the first row of tilted solar modules, and a second row of tilted solar modules, the second row of tilted solar modules being coupled to each other by an aerodynamic spar. The aerodynamic spar includes a deflector configured to deflect frontal airflow over the second row of tilted solar modules. The deflector may include a wedge-shaped profile. AIS can also include a third row of tilted solar modules, with an end spoiler coupled to the third row of tilted solar modules, and wherein the end spoiler is configured to deflect side airflow over the third row of tilted solar modules.
H01L 31/042 - Modules PV ou matrices de cellules PV individuelles
F03G 6/00 - Dispositifs produisant une puissance mécanique à partir d'énergie solaire
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
A wire management clip formed of an elastic material to clip onto a structural element. The clip is formed to include an area for supporting a wire or wire bundle. Preferably, the clip includes holes formed on opposing sides to allow a strap attachment, such as a zip-tie, to hold a conduit or wire outside the clip.
F16L 3/08 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p.ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection
F16L 3/24 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p.ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers avec un élément spécial pour fixation à des poutres profilées
A novel PV module carrier and methods of use provide protection for PV modules during transportation, field handling, and assembly with racking systems. The carrier contains elements of a racking system to allow for quicker installation in the field. The PV module carrier reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for frame elements, while reducing field installation time and labor cost for system installation.
B65D 85/30 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets particulièrement sensibles aux dommages par chocs ou compression
H01L 31/02 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails - Détails
A photovoltaic panel clamp includes an upper and lower section. The interface between the assembled clamp halves and the module edge is filled by a flexible gasket material, such as EPDM rubber. The gasket preferably has small, finger like protrusions that allow for easy insertion onto the module edge while being reversed makes it more difficult to remove them from the module once installed. The clamp includes mounting posts or an integral axle to engage a bracket. The clamp also may include a locking tongue to secure the clamp to a bracket.
E04D 13/18 - Aspects de la couverture de toit relatifs aux dispositifs collecteurs d'énergie, p.ex. contenant des panneaux solaires
E04H 14/00 - Bâtiments pour combinaison d'emplois différents non couverts par un seul des groupes de la présente sous-classe, p.ex. pour double emploi; Bâtiments du type où l'on peut pénétrer en voiture
A solar array mounting system having unique installation, load distribution, and grounding features, and which is adaptable for mounting solar panels having no external frame. The solar array mounting system includes flexible, pedestal-style feet and structural links connected in a grid formation on the mounting surface. The photovoltaic modules are secured in place via the use of attachment clamps that grip the edge of the typically glass substrate. The panel mounting clamps are then held in place by tilt brackets and/or mid-link brackets that provide fixation for the clamps and align the solar panels at a tilt to the horizontal mounting surface. The tilt brackets are held in place atop the flexible feet and connected link members thus creating a complete mounting structure.
A photovoltaic panel clamp includes an upper and lower section. The interface between the assembled clamp halves and the module edge is filled by a flexible gasket material, such as EPDM rubber. The gasket preferably has small, finger like protrusions that allow for easy insertion onto the module edge while being reversed makes it more difficult to remove them from the module once installed. The clamp includes mounting posts or an integral axle to engage a bracket. The clamp also may include a locking tongue to secure the clamp to a bracket.
E04D 13/18 - Aspects de la couverture de toit relatifs aux dispositifs collecteurs d'énergie, p.ex. contenant des panneaux solaires
E04H 14/00 - Bâtiments pour combinaison d'emplois différents non couverts par un seul des groupes de la présente sous-classe, p.ex. pour double emploi; Bâtiments du type où l'on peut pénétrer en voiture
A solar array mounting system having unique installation, load distribution, and grounding features, and which is adaptable for mounting solar panels having no external frame. The solar array mounting system includes flexible, pedestal-style feet and structural links connected in a grid formation on the mounting surface. The photovoltaic modules are secured in place via the use of attachment clamps that grip the edge of the typically glass substrate. The panel mounting clamps are then held in place by tilt brackets and/or mid-link brackets that provide fixation for the clamps and align the solar panels at a tilt to the horizontal mounting surface. The tilt brackets are held in place atop the flexible feet and connected link members thus creating a complete mounting structure.
A mounting system for photovoltaic solar panels providing support for different sized panels, and/or panels having mounting holes located in different locations. A universal panel clamp includes at least one elongated hole or slot to attach to a mounting hole on a solar panel frame. A clamp is attached to an upper hole, and a second clamp is attached to a lower mounting hole. The upper clamps are attached to an upper lateral support member, and the lower clamps are attached to a lower lateral support member. This assembly may be supported by A-shaped support members having adjustable tilt arms, or posts with specially configured brackets.
E04D 13/18 - Aspects de la couverture de toit relatifs aux dispositifs collecteurs d'énergie, p.ex. contenant des panneaux solaires
E04H 14/00 - Bâtiments pour combinaison d'emplois différents non couverts par un seul des groupes de la présente sous-classe, p.ex. pour double emploi; Bâtiments du type où l'on peut pénétrer en voiture
