PV module conveyance system and methods
The PV module conveyance system addresses the inefficiencies and labor-intensive nature of traditional PV module installation by using a conveyance shuttle to automate the transportation of PV modules along a support member, reducing manual labor, enhancing safety, and minimizing damage.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2024/047991
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-12-01
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing methods for installing PV modules on their supporting structures are inefficient and labor-intensive, requiring manual handling and skilled labor, which is costly and risky, especially when dealing with uneven terrain and the weight of PV modules.
A PV module conveyance system that includes a first support member with a shuttle coordinating feature, a second support member for elevating the first support member, and a conveyance shuttle with a receptacle for receiving PV modules or support panels, allowing for automated transportation along the length of the first support member without manual labor.
The system significantly reduces the need for manual labor, enhances safety by minimizing physical strain, and reduces the risk of PV module damage by automating the transportation process, while also enabling the simultaneous transportation of electrical wiring and equipment.