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Title:
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE KIT INCLUDING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR NON-PENETRATING ARRAY INSTALLATION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2009/158712
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A PV module kit for non-penetrating rooftop installation, including a plurality of PV modules and a plurality of connectors. Each of the PV modules includes a PV laminate and a frame forming a mounting region assembled thereto. The connectors include a male connector having a male fastener extending from a head, and a female connector having a female fastener assembled within a head. The heads are entirely formed of plastic. The kit provides a mounted array state including a junction at which the mounting region of at least two of the PV modules are aligned and interconnected by engagement of the male connector with the female connector. The so-formed junction is substantially electrically insulated. The plurality of connectors can further include a spacer connector including a head forming a bore sized to slidably receive the male fastener, with all of the connector heads being identical.

Inventors:
BOTKIN JONATHAN (US)
GRAVES SIMON (US)
DANNING MATT (US)
CULLIGAN MATTHEW (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2009/049082
Publication Date:
January 13, 2011
Filing Date:
June 29, 2009
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Assignee:
SUNPOWER CORP (US)
BOTKIN JONATHAN (US)
GRAVES SIMON (US)
DANNING MATT (US)
CULLIGAN MATTHEW (US)
International Classes:
F16B35/06; F16B5/02; F16B33/00; F16B37/00; F24J2/52
Domestic Patent References:
WO2007103882A22007-09-13
WO2003098126A12003-11-27
Foreign References:
DE102005039495A12007-03-15
US20080087320A12008-04-17
Other References:
See also references of EP 2304810A2
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
CZAJA, Timothy, A. et al. (Billig & Czaja PLLC,100 S. Fifth Street,Suite 225, Minneapolis MN, US)
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