System and method of mounting a removable and adjustable photovoltaic ballast frame device

a photovoltaic ballast and adjustable technology, applied in the direction of light support devices, washstands, scaffold accessories, etc., can solve the problems of reducing the effectiveness of expensive roofing surfaces, many parts of prior art pv module ballast frame structures, and multiple penetrations into roofing structures upon which they are installed, so as to achieve the effect of fewer components and convenient assembly
US20090134291A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-28UNIRAC INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
UNIRAC INC
Publication Date
2009-05-28
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A photovoltaic (PV) module mounting system comprises a plurality of PV modules, support brackets disposed under the modules and a ballast frame disposed under and attached to the support brackets. The ballast frame is supported on conventional building rooftops and attached thereto by conventional methods. The support bracket consists of front and rear supports, which can be adjusted to alter the desired tilt angles of the overlying PV modules. The ballast frames can be adjusted to varying widths and lengths. The system is effective in reducing the net effect of wind uplift force when modules are mounted on building rooftops. Additionally, the system provides the advantage of ease of use with less components and minimal roofing penetrations.
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[0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 996,486, filed Nov. 20, 2007, the contents of which are incorporated by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION

[0002] The present invention is directed generally to an apparatus and methods for use in a removable or adjustable mounting or assembling photovoltaic (PV) ballast frame system for use on flat surfaces.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0003] Prior art PV module ballast frame structures typically has the disadvantage of having many parts and multiple penetrations to a roofing structure upon which it is installed. Accordingly, light weight components, minimal penetration, ease of installation and reduced labor costs are major concerns of customers in the PV module ballast frame market. Specifically, the number of penetrating roofing attachments can decrease the effectiveness of expensive roofing surfaces. As a result, there is an increasing need to develop PV mounting frame sy...

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