Bracket for photovoltaic modules
Abstract
Brackets for photovoltaic ("PV") modules are described. In one embodiment, a saddle bracket has a mounting surface to support one or more PV modules over a tube, a gusset coupled to the mounting surface, and a mounting feature coupled to the gusset to couple to the tube. The gusset can have a first leg and a second leg extending at an angle relative to the mounting surface. Saddle brackets can be coupled to a torque tube at predetermined locations. PV modules can be coupled to the saddle brackets. The mounting feature can be coupled to the first gusset and configured to stand the one or more PV modules off the tube.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- SunPower Corporation, San Jose, CA (USA).
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1136395
- Patent Number(s):
- 8757567
- Application Number:
- 12/772,756
- Assignee:
- SunPower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16M - FRAMES, CASINGS, OR BEDS OF ENGINES OR OTHER MACHINES OR APPARATUS NOT SPECIFIC TO AN ENGINE, MACHINE, OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC36-07GO17043
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING
Citation Formats
Ciasulli, John, and Jones, Jason. Bracket for photovoltaic modules. United States: N. p., 2014.
Web.
Ciasulli, John, & Jones, Jason. Bracket for photovoltaic modules. United States.
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"Bracket for photovoltaic modules". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1136395.
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abstractNote = {Brackets for photovoltaic ("PV") modules are described. In one embodiment, a saddle bracket has a mounting surface to support one or more PV modules over a tube, a gusset coupled to the mounting surface, and a mounting feature coupled to the gusset to couple to the tube. The gusset can have a first leg and a second leg extending at an angle relative to the mounting surface. Saddle brackets can be coupled to a torque tube at predetermined locations. PV modules can be coupled to the saddle brackets. The mounting feature can be coupled to the first gusset and configured to stand the one or more PV modules off the tube.},
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place = {United States},
year = {2014},
month = {6}
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