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Photovoltaic module with removable wind deflector

A technology of photovoltaic modules and wind deflectors, applied in the field of S/S8

Active Publication Date: 2011-05-25
SUNPOWER CORPORATION
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In the case of PV modules / wind deflectors that allow only a single deflector inclination angle, the land coverage ratio of the corresponding array is essentially fixed, but in many cases, this inclination angle may not be optimal for a specific installation site

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[0033] figure 1 One embodiment of a photovoltaic (PV) module assembly 20 in accordance with the principles of the present invention is shown. The PV module assembly 20 includes a PV module 22 , an air deflector 24 , and one or more clips 26 . Details regarding the various components are provided below. In general terms, however, PV module 22 includes PV devices 28 (general reference numerals) and frame 30 . The PV laminate 32 of the PV device 28 is surrounded by a frame 30 that provides a support surface that enables an oblique orientation of the PV laminate 32 relative to a flat mounting surface (eg, a flat roof). The frame 30 is provided with at least one support arm 34 (general reference) formed with at least one seat 36 . The wind deflector 24 is configured to be detachably mounted to the PV module 22 via the clip 26 and the mount 36 . With this structure, the PV module assembly 20 is very advantageous for non-penetrating commercial roof installations, in which the win...

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Abstract

A photovoltaic (PV) module assembly including a PV module, a deflector, and a clip is disclosed. The PV module includes a PV device and a frame. A PV laminate is assembled to the frame, and the frame includes a support arm forming a seat. The deflector defines a front face and a rear face, with the clip extending from either the trailing frame member or the rear face of the deflector. In a mounted state, the deflector is nested within the seat and is releasably mounted to the trailing frame member via the clip. In some embodiments, the support arm forms a second seat, with the PV module assembly providing a second mounted state in which the deflector is in a differing orientation / slope, nested within the second seat and releasably mounted to the trailing frame member via the clip.

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[0001] Statement Regarding Federally Funded Research or Development [0002] This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-FC36-07GO17043 assigned by the US Department of Energy. The government has certain rights in this invention. [0003] priority information [0004] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e)(1) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61 / 076,486, filed June 27, 2008, and entitled "Photovoltaic Module with Removable Wind Deflector ( Photovoltaic module with detachable wind deflector)", the Undertaker's file number is S0133 / S812.103.101; and, the entire teaching content of this application is incorporated herein by reference. [0005] Cross References to Related Applications [0006] This application also relates to the following patent application: U.S. application serial number No. 12 / 492,640, titled "Ballasted Photovoltaic Module and Module Arrays (ballasted photovoltaic module and module array)", and the ag...

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IPC IPC(8): H01L31/048
CPCH01L31/0484F24J2/5239F24J2/5252F24J2/5211F24J2/4638Y02E10/50H01L31/0482H01L31/0422Y02B10/12Y02E10/47F24S25/16F24S25/20F24S25/63F24S40/85H02S20/24H02S30/10Y02B10/10H02S20/00
Inventor 乔纳森·博特金西蒙·格雷夫斯马特·丹宁马修·卡利根
Owner SUNPOWER CORPORATION
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