Title:
METHODS AND APPARATUSES TO SUPPORT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/139395
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses to support photovoltaic ("PV") modules are described. A saddle bracket has a mounting surface to support one or more PV modules over a tube, a gusset coupled to the mounting surface, and a mounting feature coupled to the gusset to couple to the tube. A grounding washer has a first portion to couple to a support; and a second portion coupled to the first portion to provide a ground path to a PV module. A PV system has a saddle bracket; a PV module over the saddle bracket; and a grounding washer coupled to the saddle bracket and the PV module. Saddle brackets can be coupled to a torque tube at predetermined locations. PV modules can be coupled to the saddle brackets.
Inventors:
CIASULLI JOHN (US)
JONES JASON (US)
JONES JASON (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/026089
Publication Date:
January 26, 2012
Filing Date:
February 24, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SUNPOWER CORP (US)
CIASULLI JOHN (US)
JONES JASON (US)
CIASULLI JOHN (US)
JONES JASON (US)
International Classes:
F24J2/52; H01L31/042
Foreign References:
| US7647924B2 | 2010-01-19 | |||
| JP2001193231A | 2001-07-17 | |||
| US7592537B1 | 2009-09-22 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2567409A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
VINCENT, Lester, J. et al. (Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP,1279 Oakmead Parkwa, Sunnyvale CA, US)
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