Attaching solar collectors to a structural framework utilizing a flexible clip

Kruse, John S

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Title: Attaching solar collectors to a structural framework utilizing a flexible clip

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses described herein provide for the attachment of solar collectors to a structural framework in a solar array assembly. A flexible clip is attached to either end of each solar collector and utilized to attach the solar collector to the structural framework. The solar collectors are positioned to allow a member of the framework to engage a pair of flexible clips attached to adjacent solar collectors during assembly of the solar array. Each flexible clip may have multiple frame-engaging portions, each with a flange on one end to cause the flexible clip to deflect inward when engaged by the framework member during assembly and to guide each of the frame-engaging portions into contact with a surface of the framework member for attachment.

Inventors:: Kruse, John S

Issue Date:: Tue Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2014

Research Org.:: The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1128690

Patent Number(s):: 8677701

Application Number:: 12/237,651

Assignee:: The Boeing Company (Chicago, IL)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS

H - ELECTRICITY H02 - GENERATION H02S - GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRA-RED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES

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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
F24S2025/016 - {Filling or spacing means
F24S25/617 - Elements driven into the ground, e.g. anchor-piles
F24S25/632 - Side connectors
F24S25/634 - Clamps
F24S30/45 - with two rotation axes

H - ELECTRICITY H02 - GENERATION H02S - GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRA-RED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
H02S20/00 - Supporting structures for PV modules

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
Y02E10/47 - Mountings or tracking
Y02E10/50 - Photovoltaic [PV] energy

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
Y10T24/44641 - having gripping member formed from, biased by, or mounted on resilient member
Y10T29/49947 - by applying separate fastener

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DOE Contract Number:: FC36-07GO17052

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2008 Sep 25

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING

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  title        = {Attaching solar collectors to a structural framework utilizing a flexible clip},

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  abstractNote = {Methods and apparatuses described herein provide for the attachment of solar collectors to a structural framework in a solar array assembly. A flexible clip is attached to either end of each solar collector and utilized to attach the solar collector to the structural framework. The solar collectors are positioned to allow a member of the framework to engage a pair of flexible clips attached to adjacent solar collectors during assembly of the solar array. Each flexible clip may have multiple frame-engaging portions, each with a flange on one end to cause the flexible clip to deflect inward when engaged by the framework member during assembly and to guide each of the frame-engaging portions into contact with a surface of the framework member for attachment.},

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