Mounting system for a solar panel
US7866098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/55
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated module fame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector sockets are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices.
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