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Photovoltaic frame fastener

US9331629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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35Claims

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Assignee

A. RAYMOND ET CIE · FR

Inventors

Brian Cheung · San Bruno, US
Luc DuPont · Le Pont-de-Claix, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2012
Grant date	May 3, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 7, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T403/54
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A photovoltaic frame fastener is provided. In one aspect, a photovoltaic frame attachment apparatus includes a strut or rail defining a generally U-shaped channel and a snap-in clip or fastener. In another aspect, a single-piece fastener includes a strut-engaging surface, at least one flexible wing matable with an opening in a strut, a flexible tongue internally projecting in a central manner from a top wall of a body, and a slot adapted to receive a portion of a photovoltaic panel frame. Yet another aspect of a photovoltaic frame fastener includes laterally projecting tabs abutting against a top of a strut.

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