Stabilized PV system
AssigneePowerLight Corporation
InventorThomas L. Dinwoodie
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Abstract
A stabilized PV system comprises an array of photovoltaic (PV) assemblies mounted to a support surface. Each PV assembly comprises a PV module and a support assembly securing the PV module to a position overlying the support surface. The array of modules is circumscribed by a continuous, belt-like perimeter assembly. Cross strapping, extending above, below or through the array, or some combination of above, below and through the array, secures a first position along the perimeter assembly to at least a second position along the perimeter assembly thereby stabilizing the array against wind uplift forces. The first and second positions may be on opposite sides on the array.
Claims7
A stabilized PV system comprising:
- a support surface;
- an array of photovoltaic (PV) assemblies mounted to the support surface, the array having first and second sides on opposite sides of the array, each said PV assembly comprising:
- a PV module having an inner surface, an outer surface and a peripheral edge;
- and
- a support system supporting the PV module on the support surface;
- said array of PV assemblies being circumscribed by a continuous perimeter assembly;
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- cross-strapping separate from said array and extending at least one of above, below or through the array, securing a first position along tie perimeter assembly to at least a second position along the perimeter assembly thereby stabilizing the array against wind uplift forces.
A stabilized PV system comprising:
- a support surface;
- an army of photovoltaic (PV) assemblies mounted to the support surface, the array having first and second sides on opposite sides of the array, each said PV assembly comprising:
- a PV module having an inner surface, an outer surface and a peripheral edge;
- and
- a support system supporting the PV module on the support surface, each said support system comprising:
- a base having an upper sure and a lower surface supportable on he support surface;
- and a support assembly securing the PV module at a position overlying the upper surface of the base;
- said array of PV assemblies being circumscribed by a continuous perimeter assembly fastened to the PV modules, said perimeter assembly comprising perimeter elements secured to one another, and
- cross-strapping, separate from said array and extending at least one of above, below or trough the array, securing a first position along the perimeter assembly to at least a second position along the perimeter assembly thereby stabilizing the array against wind uplift forces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.