Installation system for photovoltaic modules
US9882067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49355
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar panel array is formed of a plurality of solar panels juxtaposed with one another along an array axis, and has a support element having first and second support terminations disposed substantially orthogonal to the array axis, with an unobstructed spatial region intermediate of the first and second support terminations. A vehicle transports the solar panels and has wheels arranged on opposing sides thereof. First and second track structures extend along the array axis and are coupled to respective ones of the first and second support terminations. The track structures each have an elongated portion for engaging and supporting respective ones of the vehicle wheels, whereby the vehicle travels along the tracks while carrying a solar panel, and at least a portion of the vehicle is disposed within the unobstructed spatial region. One of the tracks accommodates the wiring for the solar panel array.
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