Sleeved metal tile
The sleeved metal tile with interlocking features addresses leak and adaptability issues in photovoltaic mounting, ensuring watertightness and easy installation while integrating with terracotta tiles.
FR3169921A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-19TERREAL
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2024014053
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
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Abstract
The invention relates to a metal tile 1 for photovoltaic panels comprising an internal surface 2 for the roof and an external surface 3 with: a flat gauge 4 for rainwater, an upper interlocking portion 5 for longitudinal overlap, a first and a second external lateral interlocking portion for transverse overlap, a through hole 8 between the lateral portions, and a sleeve 9 around the hole 8. The tile also has a first, a second, and a third raised edge to direct the water flow. Figure for the abstract: 1
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