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US 12,763,720 B2Granted
Methods for attaching solar panels to frameworks
AssigneeNextpower LLC
InventorsJohn C. Patton, Eric L. Hafter
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.
Claims20
A method for attaching photovoltaic solar modules to a surface comprising the steps of:
- providing a photovoltaic solar module framework;
- providing a fissure in and a frame tab at said photovoltaic solar module framework, the frame tab extending out from the photovoltaic solar module framework adjacent a first side of the fissure;
- providing a racking having a racking tab as part of said racking;
- aligning said photovoltaic solar module framework with said racking by aligning said fissure with said racking tab;
- mating said racking tab of said racking with said fissure such that the frame tab is deflected upon contact with the racking tab and the frame tab is positioned to apply a force on the racking tab in a direction toward a second side of the fissure that is opposite the first side of the fissure;
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- restricting planar movement of said racking with respect to said photovoltaic solar module framework once said racking tab is mated with said fissure.
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