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Title: Rack assembly for mounting solar modules

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1134322

A rack assembly is provided for mounting solar modules over an underlying body. The rack assembly may include a plurality of rail structures that are arrangeable over the underlying body to form an overall perimeter for the rack assembly. One or more retention structures may be provided with the plurality of rail structures, where each retention structure is configured to support one or more solar modules at a given height above the underlying body. At least some of the plurality of rail structures are adapted to enable individual rail structures o be sealed over the underlying body so as to constrain air flow underneath the solar modules. Additionally, at least one of (i) one or more of the rail structures, or (ii) the one or more retention structures are adjustable so as to adapt the rack assembly to accommodate solar modules of varying forms or dimensions.

Research Organization:
SunEdison, LLC, St. Peters, MO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
SunEdison, LLC (St. Peters, MO)
Patent Number(s):
8,745,936
Application Number:
13/566,935
OSTI ID:
1134322
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Aug 03
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (6)

Mounting system for installing an array of solar battery modules of a panel-like configuration on a roof patent August 2000
Mounting system for solar panel patent April 2002
Photovoltaic panel mounting bracket patent November 2005
Low profile mounting system patent-application August 2004
Solar Cell Unit Attaching Apparatus patent-application July 2008
Adjustable Interlocking Solar Modules and Method of Installation patent-application January 2010

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