Device for mounting plate-like construction components
US5740996A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for mounting plate-like construction components, in particular solar modules and solar energy collectors on inclined surfaces. The plate-like construction components are arranged in the longitudinal direction on such surfaces, and disposed one on top of the other in the form of scales. The plate-like construction components are mounted on profiles which extend in the longitudinal direction on a substantially horizontally disposed mounting support framework such as roof battens. Each profile has at its top side two lateral support surfaces extending in its longitudinal direction, and a groove disposed between said support surfaces. The construction components rest with each of their lateral edges on one of the support surfaces of the profile, with a gap between the two lateral edges and above the groove. The profile is an inverted U-shape with each leg of the profile consisting of an inner and an outer vertical leg. The outer vertical leg limits the profile laterally. A horizontal step is formed in each of the legs at the same level, and divides the legs into a top section and a bottom section. The bottom section of a second profile is insertable in the top section of a fir…
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