Solar module frames having water drain
AssigneeSapa Extrusions, Inc.
InventorMichael Brodam
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Abstract
The invention relates to a frame (R) for a solar Module, wherein the frame (R) comprises a plurality of aluminum extruded profiles (SP), which form the sides of the frame (R) and which are connected to each other at the corners thereof; wherein at least one aluminum extruded profile (SP) comprises at least one hollow chamber (H), wherein the frame (R) comprises corner elements (E, E′), wherein at least one corner element (E, E′) comprises a discharge opening (18, AB), and the discharge opening (18, AB) is connected to a hollow chamber (H) of at least one adjacent aluminum extruded profile (SP).
Claims16
A frame for a solar module comprising:
- a plurality of aluminum extruded profiles;
- at least one of said aluminum extruded profiles having at least one hollow chamber;
- said hollow chamber comprising a first area and a second area subdivided by at least one inwardly protruding ledge-shaped wall;
- said first area being larger than said second area and adapted to receive a connector;
- said second area being adapted to serve as a water drainage channel;
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- at least one corner element comprising a discharge opening physically connected to the hollow chamber of at least one of an adjacent aluminum extruded profile;
- wherein said corner element comprises three outer walls;
- wherein two of the walls form side walls and the third wall forms a lid;
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- the three walls are perpendicular to one another and form an outer shell of the corner element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.