Systems for mounting photovoltaic modules
US9641123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49966
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
System and method for mounting one or more photovoltaic modules includes one or more flexible rods, including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, each of the one or more flexible rods further including an inner core and a first jacket surrounding the inner core between the first end and the second end. The first end is configured to be attached to at least one photovoltaic module using one or more first adhesive materials. The second end is configured to be inserted into at least one hole of a modular rail and attached to at least the modular rail using one or more second adhesive materials. The one or more flexible rods are configured to allow at least a lateral movement in a first direction between the photovoltaic module and the modular rail and support at least the photovoltaic module in a second direction.
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