Pivot-fit frame, system and method for photovoltaic modules

A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with r...

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Hauptverfasser:	Hudson, Tyrus Hawkes, West, Jack Raymond
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	BLASTING BUILDING CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER ELECTRICITY ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS FRAMES, CASINGS, OR BEDS OF ENGINES OR OTHER MACHINES ORAPPARATUS NOT SPECIFIC TO AN ENGINE, MACHINE, OR APPARATUSPROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS GENERATION GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRA-REDRADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, E.G. USINGPHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES GUTTERS HEATING LIGHTING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING RANGES ROOF COVERINGS ROOF-WORKING TOOLS SKY-LIGHTS SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS STANDS OR SUPPORTS THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL VENTILATING WEAPONS
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Zusammenfassung:	A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with respect to a planar surface of the modules. Various couplings may engage within the groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array with a pivot-fit connection. Further examples of the present technology operate with PV modules having frames without grooves, or with PV modules where the frame is omitted altogether.