Gantry crane vehicles and methods for photovoltaic arrays
US9352941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F7/0616
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Gantry crane vehicle for performing one or more tasks in a photovoltaic array and method thereof. The gantry crane vehicle includes one or more base plates, and one or more tracks above the one or more base plates. Additionally, the vehicle includes one or more gantry assemblies configured to slide along the one or more tracks, and one or more first support trusses configured to support the one or more tracks above the one or more base plates. Moreover, the vehicle includes one or more second support trusses connected to at least some of the one or more first support trusses, and one or more storage cabinets located on the one or more base plates. The one or more storage cabinets include one or more top surfaces and one or more side surfaces, and the one or more top surfaces are located below the one or more tracks.
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