Photovoltaic module kit including connector assembly for non-penetrating array installation
Abstract
A PV module kit for non-penetrating rooftop installation, including a plurality of PV modules and a plurality of connectors. Each of the PV modules includes a PV laminate and a frame forming a mounting region assembled thereto. The connectors include a male connector having a male fastener extending from a head, and a female connector having a female fastener assembled within a head. The heads are entirely formed of plastic. The kit provides a mounted array state including a junction at which the mounting region of at least two of the PV modules are aligned and interconnected by engagement of the male connector with the female connector. The so-formed junction is substantially electrically insulated. The plurality of connectors can further include a spacer connector including a head forming a bore sized to slidably receive the male fastener, with all of the connector heads being identical.
- Inventors:
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- El Cerrito, CA
- Berkeley, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sunpower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1032988
- Patent Number(s):
- 8061091
- Application Number:
- 12/492,680
- Assignee:
- Sunpower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16B - DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS, WEDGES, JOINTS OR JOINTING
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:
- 14 SOLAR ENERGY
Citation Formats
Botkin, Jonathan, Graves, Simon, Danning, Matt, and Culligan, Matthew. Photovoltaic module kit including connector assembly for non-penetrating array installation. United States: N. p., 2011.
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@article{osti_1032988,
title = {Photovoltaic module kit including connector assembly for non-penetrating array installation},
author = {Botkin, Jonathan and Graves, Simon and Danning, Matt and Culligan, Matthew},
abstractNote = {A PV module kit for non-penetrating rooftop installation, including a plurality of PV modules and a plurality of connectors. Each of the PV modules includes a PV laminate and a frame forming a mounting region assembled thereto. The connectors include a male connector having a male fastener extending from a head, and a female connector having a female fastener assembled within a head. The heads are entirely formed of plastic. The kit provides a mounted array state including a junction at which the mounting region of at least two of the PV modules are aligned and interconnected by engagement of the male connector with the female connector. The so-formed junction is substantially electrically insulated. The plurality of connectors can further include a spacer connector including a head forming a bore sized to slidably receive the male fastener, with all of the connector heads being identical.},
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year = {Tue Nov 22 00:00:00 EST 2011},
month = {Tue Nov 22 00:00:00 EST 2011}
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