Assembly for mounting a trim piece to a photovoltaic panel using standardized clamps
US9837955B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A monolithic trim piece is used for covering an opening between the edge of a photovoltaic module and the roof. The trim piece, with a curved front face, is attached to the underside of the photovoltaic module(s) using a standardized end-clamp (for a single module) or a standard mid-clamp (for a pair of modules). A threaded fastener with a T-shaped head can be used in a recessed channel located underneath an attachment flange of the trim piece.
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