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Title: 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:
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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):
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.
Ciasulli, John, and Jones, Jason. Tue . "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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