Photovoltaic module mounting clip with integral grounding
US7435134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrically conductive mounting/grounding clip, for use with a photovoltaic assembly of the type having an electrically conductive frame, comprises an electrically conductive body. The body has a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending generally perpendicular to the central portion. Each arm has an outer portion with each outer portion having an outer end. At least one frame surface-disrupting element is at each outer end. The central portion defines a plane with the frame surface-disrupting elements pointing towards the plane. In some examples each arm extends from the central portion at an acute angle to the plane.
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