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Inter-tile support for solar roof tiles

US10862420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2018
Grant dateDec 8, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2457/12
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

One embodiment described herein provides a photovoltaic roof module. The roof module can include at least a first photovoltaic roof tile, a second photovoltaic roof tile positioned adjacent to the first photovoltaic roof tile, and a spacer coupled to and positioned between the first and second photovoltaic roof tiles. The spacer is configured to facilitate a semi-rigid joint between the first and second photovoltaic roof tiles.

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