Frame assembly for a photovoltaic panel

A photovoltaic panel and frame technology, applied in the direction of photovoltaic power generation, electrical components, photovoltaic module support structure, etc., can solve assembly problems and other problems, and achieve the effect of reducing manufacturing costs

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-25
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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Also, defects caused by dimensional deviations of the glass (thickness, width and / or length) and frame tolerances can lead to assembly problems

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[0096] The following detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. These embodiments, also referred to herein as "Examples," are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure. The embodiments may be combined, other embodiments may be utilized, or structural, logical, and electrical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0097] In this document, the term "a" or "a" is used to include one or more than one, as is common in patent documents. In this document, the term "or" is used to indicate a non-exclusive or unless stated otherwise.

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A frame assembly 10 for a photovoltaic panel 20 is disclosed, as is a method for framing a photovoltaic panel 20. An exemplary embodiment of the frame assembly 10 includes the following: a first elongate support component 12 including a first end, an opposing second end, and a cross section that is approximately F-shaped; a second elongate support component 12 including a third end, an opposing fourth end, and a cross section that is approximately F-shaped; a first elongate retainer component 16 including a cross section that is approximately L-shaped and is configured to be secured to the first end and the third end; and a first elongate retainer component 16 including a cross section that is approximately L-shaped and is configured to be secured to the second end and the fourth end. The disclosed frame assembly 10 permits rapid top-down assembly to increase manufacturing throughput.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to frame assemblies for photovoltaic panels and methods for framing photovoltaic panels. Background technique [0002] Traditional frame assemblies for photovoltaic panels such as solar modules utilize grooves. These frame assemblies are generally quadrilateral and include four frame pieces each with a groove. The frame is applied by wedging or otherwise inserting the sides of the photovoltaic panel respectively into the grooves of the frame pieces. This process is repeated three times, ie until each of the four sides of the photovoltaic panel is inserted into the groove of a different frame member. The top edge of the groove provides mechanical retention of the photovoltaic panel. Thus, in the event of primary attachment failure, usually adhesive failure, the photovoltaic panel remains somewhat reliably within the frame. However, typically significant manpower and skill or specialized framing machines are r...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01L31/042H01L31/048H01L31/18
CPCH01L31/0422Y02E10/50F24J2/5211Y02E10/47F24J2/5228F24S25/20H02S20/00H02S30/10
Inventor J·P·科拉鲁索W·K·赫斯勒
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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