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Photovoltaic module, solar-power generating apparatus, a support member for supporting photovoltaic modules, and method of installing a solar-power generating apparatus

US6784360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2003
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Herein described is a photovoltaic module (30) that comprises a rectangular module body (61) and a frame (60) secured to the sides of the body. The frame is composed of an upper bar (63), a lower bar (64) and a pair of side bars (65 and 66). The upper bar (63) has an insertion projection (71) projecting from a part which is middle in thickness direction of the upper bar. The projection (71) is thinner than the upper bar (63).

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