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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2010
Applicant:
John R. West, San Rafael, CA (US);
Inventor:
John R. West, San Rafael, CA (US);
Assignee:
Zep Solar, LLC, San Rafael, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F24J 2/52 (2006.01); H02S 20/23 (2014.01); H02S 20/24 (2014.01); H01L 31/048 (2014.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F24J 2/5262 (2013.01); Y10T 403/32606 (2015.01); F24J 2/5211 (2013.01); F24J 2/5245 (2013.01); F24J 2/5247 (2013.01); F24J 2/5264 (2013.01); Y02B 10/12 (2013.01); Y02E 10/47 (2013.01); F24J 2002/5292 (2013.01); Y02E 10/50 (2013.01); H02S 20/23 (2014.12); H02S 20/24 (2014.12); H01L 31/048 (2013.01); H01L 31/0488 (2013.01);
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for quickly and easily assembling PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the system includes various couplings having a first engaging portion adapted to engage a first PV module and a second engaging portion adapted to engage a second PV module. At least one of the engaging portions allows variable positioning of the engaged PV module along the engaging portion.