Inter-tile support for solar roof tiles
US10862420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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