DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to solar roofing.
[0002] More particularly, the present invention discloses a solar InRoof integrated with a clamping mechanism capable of making the said solar InRoof as a waterproof solar InRoof.
[0003] The “solar InRoof” herein refers to a roof integrated with a plurality of solar panels.
[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] New age elevated structures and factories incorporate Solar Panels at the top of their roof to minimize carbon footprint.
[0006] Conventionally, corrugated roof sheets are installed on top of the structure of the buildings/factories onto which mono rails / long rails are mounted. These mountings are further used to install solar panels, over-engineering the complete process.
[0007] These conventional sheets use readily available screws such as tapping screws to install the solar panels to the corrugated roof sheets.
[0008] However, over a period, the puncture points of these readily available screws shear off or corrode parts of the corrugated sheet by coming in direct contact with fasteners due to relative movement and/or galvanic corrosion post addition of water at these points, which may lead to the water leakage in the structures.
[0009] One such invention, which discloses the solar roofing, has been disclosed in US publication no. US20050133082A1 [‘082 publication].
[0010] The said 082’ publication discloses a solar assembly that includes two components: a multi-functional solar collecting apparatus and a mounting embedment integrated with building construction material. The said solar assembly in a roof, is installed using adhesive layer and mounting screw guide tubes.
[0011] Further, these types of conventional roofing also restrict passing of natural light in the buildings/factories.
[0012] Furthermore, apart from the solar panels, corrugated sheets are also installed on top of the buildings/factories which may lead to increase in components of the roof structures, which makes design of the solar InRoof complex, thereby increasing the overall cost and installation time.
[0013] Therefore, there is a need of a Solar InRoof for the buildings/factories /elevated structures which may eliminate the use of the corrugated sheets.
[0014] Further, there is a need of a mechanism/solution which prevents the leakage of water inside the buildings/factories through the solar InRoof structure.
[0015] In nutshell, a solar InRoof structure and a mechanism is required which may overcome above discussed drawbacks and provide an effective way of restricting leakage of water inside the buildings/factories.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0016] In an aspect of the present invention, a solar InRoof with a plurality of solar panels with clamping mechanisms is disclosed.
[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the solar InRoof structure includes a plurality of “Z” shaped purlins mechanically connected over a pre-engineered (PE) structure of buildings/factories along a direction perpendicular to a slope of the said PE structure.
[0018] In one embodiment the present invention, the said solar InRoof further includes a plurality of solar panels laid on the said PE structure.
[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said solar InRoof includes an at least one clamping mechanism installed at a top of the said PE structure for clamping together at least two adjacent solar panels of the plurality of solar panels together.
[0020] In the embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism includes a water guiding structure that includes “M” shaped Purlin that is mechanically connected over a top of the said plurality of “Z” shaped purlins along a direction parallel to the slope of the said PE structure.
[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said clamping mechanism further includes a bridge clamp connected on top of each of the said “M” shaped purlin.
[0022] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said “M” shaped purlin is coupled with the said bridge clamp in such a manner that water ingress from the components of the solar InRoof, gets drained in/via the said “M” shaped purlin, thereby preventing any water ingress.
[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said clamping mechanism further includes a mid-clamp which is connected at the top of the said bridge clamp via mechanical means such as nut-bolt mechanism.
[0024] In one embodiment the present invention, the clamping mechanism includes a cover plate which fits in the said mid clamp to cover the said mid-clamp.
[0025] In the embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism and the solar panels are installed in such a way that the cover plate covers at least a portion of the said solar panels along the slope to prevent direct ingress of water inside the “M” shaped purlin.
[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said clamping mechanism includes a plurality of “G” shaped channels configured over the said “M” shaped purlins along the direction perpendicular to slope of the said PE structure.
[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, the solar InRoof structure includes a plurality of solar panels adapted to be installed at the said PE structure of buildings/factories.
[0028] In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism is capable of covering the gap originated between the solar panels during installation, thereby preventing leakage of water inside the solar InRoof structure.
[0029] The said mechanism further includes an Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber gasket installed between the mating surface of the two solar panels to prevent the solar InRoof from water leakage.
[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said solar InRoof structure includes a terminal gutter to collect the water flowing through the said solar InRoof structure and the “M” shaped purlin.
[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said solar InRoof structure includes a walkway which is installed at the top of the PE structure.
[0032] This together with the other aspects of the present invention along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present disclosure is pointed out with particularity.
[0033] For better understanding of the present disclosure, its operating advantages, and the specified objective attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0034] The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0035] Fig. 1 illustrates an exemplary perspective view of a solar InRoof, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0036] Fig. 2 illustrates a side view of the solar InRoof of Fig.1, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0037] Fig. 3 illustrates an image of clamping mechanism installed in the solar InRoof of Fig.1 joining two solar panels together, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0038] Fig. 4 illustrates sectional view of clamping mechanism installed in a solar InRoof of Fig.1, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0039] Fig. 5 illustrates a sectional perspective view of the solar InRoof of Fig.1, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0040] Fig. 6 illustrates a front view of a “M” shaped purlin, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0041] Fig. 7A illustrates a perspective view of a bridge clamp, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0042] Fig. 7B illustrates a top view of the bridge clamp of Fig. 7A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0043] Fig. 7C illustrates a side view of the bridge clamp of Fig.7A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0044] Fig. 7D illustrates a front view of the bridge clamp of Fig.7A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0045] Fig. 8A illustrates a perspective view of a mid-clamp, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0046] Fig. 8B illustrates a top view of the mid clamp of Fig. 8A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0047] Fig. 8C illustrates a front view of the mid clamp of Fig. 8A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0048] Fig. 9A illustrates a perspective view of a cover plate which covers a portion of the mid clamp, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0049] Fig. 9B illustrates a side view of the cover plate of Fig. 9A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0050] Fig. 9C illustrates a top view of the cover plate of Fig. 9A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0051] Fig. 10A illustrates a perspective view of a G channel, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0052] Fig. 10B illustrates a front of the G channel of Fig. 10 A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0053] Fig. 10C illustrates a sectional top view of the G channel of Fig. 10A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0054] Fig. 11A illustrates a sectional front view of a rubber gasket, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0055] Fig. 11B illustrates a sectional side view along a length of the rubber gasket of Fig. 11A, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0056] Fig. 11C illustrates a sectional top view along a width of the cover plate of Fig. 11A, according to various embodiments of the present invention; and
[0057] Fig. 12 illustrates a flowchart representing a method for preventing water ingress through the solar Inroof of Fig.1, according to various embodiments of the present invention.
[0058] Like numerals denote like elements throughout the figures.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0059] The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are subjected to many variations. It should be emphasized, however, that the present invention is not limited to as disclosed.
[0060] It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.
[0061] Specifically, the following terms have the meanings indicated below.
[0062] The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.
[0063] The terms “having”, “comprising”, “including”, and variations thereof signify the presence of a component.
[0064] The present invention relates to solar roofing. More particularly, the present invention discloses a solar InRoof integrated with clamping mechanisms capable of making the said solar InRoof as a waterproof solar InRoof.
[0065] The “solar InRoof” herein refers to a roof integrated with a plurality of solar panels.
[0066] The inventive aspects of the invention along with various components and engineering involved will now be explained with reference to Figs. 1-11C herein.
[0067] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said solar InRoof (100) includes a pre-engineered (PE) structure (20) that is being slopedas shown by arrow “D”.
[0068] The said solar InRoof (100) further includes a plurality of the solar panels (60) adapted to be laid on the said PE structure (20).
[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, the solar InRoof structure (100) further includes a plurality of “Z” shaped purlins (10) mechanically connected over the said pre-engineered (PE) structure (20) of buildings/factories along a direction perpendicular to the slope (D) of the said PE structure (20) (refer Fig. 2).
[0070] However, it understood that the configuration of the “Z” shaped purlins (10) may not be construed as a limitation of the invention.
[0071] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said purlins (10) may be of any shape.
[0072] In an embodiment of the present invention, the said plurality of “Z” shaped purlins (10) is connected at a predetermined distance from each other (refer Fig. 2).
[0073] In one exemplary embodiment the present invention, the said solar InRoof (100) further includes at least one clamping mechanism (50) that is capable of being installed over a top of the said PE structure (20) (refer Fig. 3).
[0074] In the embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism (50) is adapted for clamping together at least two solar panels (60) of the plurality of the solar panels. The clamping mechanism (50) ensures that the water ingress is prevented inside the buildings.
[0075] In the said exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the clamping mechanism (50) is installed over the said PE structure (20) at a predetermined distance from each other.
[0076] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said clamping mechanism (50) includes a water guiding structural member (52) that also acts as a primary structure for the said solar InRoof (100).
[0077] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said water guiding structural member (52) is adapted to be coupled on top of PE structure (20) (refer Fig. 2).
[0078] In the embodiment of the present invention, the water guiding structural member (52) includes a “M” shaped Purlin (52) that is mechanically coupled over top of the said plurality of “Z” shaped purlins (10), along a direction parallel to the slope (D) of the said PE structure (20) (refer Figs. 3 & 6).
[0079] In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the said “M” Purlin (52) is developed by but not limited to a cold-rolling process.
[0080] In the said embodiment of the present invention, the said “M” purlin is composed of but not limited to Galvalume sheets, thereby making the purlin (52) cost effective and highly scalable.
[0081] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said clamping mechanism (50) further includes a unique shaped bridge clamp (54) that is mechanically connected on top of the said “M” shaped purlin (52) (refer Figs. 3 & 7A-7D).
[0082] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said “M” shaped purlin (52) is coupled with the said bridge clamp (54) in such a manner that any water falling on the laid at least two solar panels (60), get drained in/via the said “M” shaped purlin (52), thereby preventing water ingress (refer Fig. 3).
[0083] More specifically, any water ingress from components of the solar InRoof (100) or any other puncture points, gets drained in the said “M” shaped purlin (52).
[0084] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said bridge clamp (54) includes a mid-part (54a) that has a “W” shaped structure, and end parts (54b) that have an inverted “L” shaped structure (refer Figs. 3 and 7A).
[0085] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said bridge clamp (54) has a through hole at mid part (54a) of the said clamp (54).
[0086] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said end parts (54b) and at least a portion of the mid-part (54a) match with the said “M” shaped purlin (52) (refer Figs. 7A-7C).
[0087] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said clamping mechanism (50) further includes a mid-clamp (56) that also has a through hole (refer Fig. 8B)
[0088] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said mid-clamp (56) is mechanically connected at the top of the said bridge clamp (54) via mechanical means such as nut-bolt mechanism (66) passing through the hole of each of the said bridge clamp (54) and the mid-clamp (56) (refer Figs. 3 & 8A-8C).
[0089] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said mid-clamp (56) has “U” shaped structure with or without top flanges (56b) (refer Fig. 8A).
[0090] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said mid-clamp (56) has a first fastening part (56a) extending along length of the said mid-clamp (56) from inside on each side of the said mid-clamp (56) (refer Figs. 8A-8C).
[0091] In one embodiment the present invention, the clamping mechanism (50) further includes a cover plate (58) that has T” shaped structure (refer Fig. 9A) that is coupled over the said mid-clamp (56) in such a way that the said cover plate (58) covers at least a portion of the at least two adjacent solar panels (60) along the slope (D) to limit direct ingress of water inside the “M” shaped purlin (52) (refer Fig. 3).
[0092] In the embodiment of the present invention, the cover plate (58) has two vertical fastening parts (58a) extending along length from the cover plate (58), that match with the said first fastening part (56a) of the said mid-clamp (56) (refer Figs. 3-5 & 9A-9C).
[0093] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said cover plate (58) is made from a group consisting of, but not limited to, metals such as Aluminum. However, such like materials may also be employed.
[0094] Coming back to Fig. 1, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the solar InRoof structure (100) includes a plurality of columns of solar panels (60) (refer Figs. 1 & 5).
[0095] In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each column has a plurality of the solar panels (60).
[0096] In the embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism (50) is adapted to clamp at least two adjacent panels from the plurality of the solar panels (60).
[0097] More specifically, ends of the at least two adjacent solar panels (60) are removably fixed in a space between the said bridge clamp (54) and said mid-clamp (56), thereby enabling the clamping of the said at least two adjacent solar panels (60) together.
[0098] In the embodiment of the present invention, the thickness of the said plurality of the solar panels (60) may or may not equal to the space formed between an upper face of the bridge clamp (54) and the flange base of the mid-clamp (56) (refer Fig. 3).
[0099] More specifically, the said bridge clamp (54) includes integrated internal threading that allows the clamping of the said solar panels between the said bridge clamp (54) and the mid-clamp (56).
[00100] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said solar panels (60) may or may not be frameless.
[00101] In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism (50) is capable of covering the gap originated between the solar panels (60) during installation, thereby preventing leakage of water inside the solar InRoof (100) structure (refer Fig. 3).
[00102] In another embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism (50) includes a “G” shaped channel (62) laid over top of the said “M” purlin (52) (refer Fig. 3).
[00103] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said “G” shaped channel (62) is mechanically coupled along the direction perpendicular to the slope (D)(refer Fig. 3).
[00104] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said clamping mechanism (50) includes a water sealing component (64) that is installed between mating surfaces of the solar panels (60) to seal against the water leakage (refer Figs. 4 & 11A-11C).
[00105] In the embodiment of the present invention, the sealing component (64) is a rubber gasket that is composed of a material but not limited to an Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber installed between the meeting surfaces of the solar panels (60) for sealing water leakage (refer Figs. 4 & 11A-11C).
[00106] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said sealing component (64) may also be composed of a silicon material or materials that have properties like silicon or Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer.
[00107] In the embodiment of the present invention, the EPDM rubber gasket (64) also plays a major role to compensate for thermal expansions and contractions of solar panels (60), specifically metal frame of the solar panels (60) (refer Figs. 4 & 11A-11C).
[00108] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said solar InRoof structure (100) includes a terminal gutter (70) that is provided at a lower end of the said structure (100) (refer Figs. 1 & 2).
[00109] In the embodiment of the present invention, the said terminal gutter (70) is adapted to collect the water flowing through the said “M” shaped purlin (52) and the said solar InRoof structure (100).
[00110] In one embodiment of the present invention, the said solar InRoof structure (100) includes a walkway (80) which is installed at the top of the PE structure (20), specifically, at the outer area of the said PE structure (20) (refers Fig. 1, 2 & 5). The walkway allows a serviceman to maintain the solar inroof over time.
[00111] In one embodiment of the present invention, a method for preventing water ingress through the solar Inroof (100) is disclosed as shown in flowchart of Fig. 12.
[00112] Referring to Fig. 12, at step (502), the method (500) involves installing the plurality of solar panels (60) on top of the pre-engineered (PE) structure (20).
[00113] The method (500), at step (504), involves clamping together at least two adjacent solar panels (60) of the plurality of solar panels (60) by the said clamping mechanism (50), thereby preventing water ingress.
Advantageous effects of the present invention
[00114] In one embodiment of the present invention, the solar InRoof (100) of the present invention eliminates the use of the corrugated roof sheet at top the PE structure of the buildings/factories.
[00115] Further, an adaptation of the clamping mechanism (50) as in the present invention, eliminates all the gutter/water ingress locations where water may possibly escape through in Solar InRoof (100), thereby is no direct puncture point through which water make contact, making the leak-proof Solar InRoof (100) throughout its shelf life.
[00116] More specifically, an adaptation of the “M” shaped Purlin receives any water ingress through the cover plate (58) area, the bridge clamp (54) or the mid-clamp (56) of any component of the said solar InRoof (100), thereby prevent water ingress in the buildings/factories.
[00117] Further, the “M” shaped purlin of the present invention, acts as the water guiding structure and the primary structural member of the said solar InRoof (100), which solves two purposes of the conventional roofing systems, thereby reduces the overall cost of the roofing.
[00118] Furthermore, the solar InRoof of the present invention, enables the passing of the natural light inside the buildings/factories.
[00119] Additionally, the bridge clamp (54) is installed between the said water guiding structure (52) and the said solar panels, thereby avoiding any direct contact of the solar panels (60) with the said water guiding structure (52), thereby making the secure and easy locking of the said solar InRoof (100).
[00120] In nutshell, the solar InRoof that is incorporated with the clamping mechanism, of the present invention, overcome above discussed drawbacks and provides a cost-effective solar roofing for the buildings/factories.
[00121] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.
[00122] Further, the embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, and thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
[00123] It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. ,CLAIMS:1. A clamping mechanism (50) capable of being installed over a pre-engineered (PE) structure (20) for clamping together at least two solar panels (60) of a plurality of solar panels and preventing water ingress, the said at least two solar panels (60) laid adjacent to each other on the said PE structure (20), the clamping mechanism (50) comprising:
a water guiding structural member (52) adapted to be fitted on top of the PE structure (20);
a bridge clamp (54) mechanically coupled on top of the water guiding structural member (52);
a mid-clamp (56) mechanically coupled on top of the said bridge clamp (54); and
a cover plate (58) fixed on top of the said mid-clamp (56) such that the said cover plate (58) covers a portion of the at least two adjacent solar panels (60),
wherein,
ends of the at least two adjacent solar panels (60) are removably fixed in a space formed between the said bridge clamp (54) and the said mid-clamp (56), thereby enabling the clamping of the said at least two adjacent solar panels (60) together, and
the said water guiding structural member (52) comprises a “M” shaped purlin (52) that is coupled to the said bridge clamp (54) in such a manner that any water falling on the laid at least two solar panels (60) get drained via the said “M” shaped purlin (52) thereby preventing water ingress.
2. The clamping mechanism (50) as claimed in 1, wherein the bridge clamp (54) comprises,
a mid-part (54a) comprising a “W” shaped structure, and
end parts (54b) comprising an inverted “L” shaped structure,
wherein the said end parts (54b) and at least a portion of the mid-part (54a) match with the said “M” shaped purlin (52).
3. The clamping mechanism (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said mid-clamp (56) comprises a “U” shaped structure having a first fastening part (56a) extending along length of the said mid-clamp (56) from inside on each side of the said mid-clamp (56).
4. The clamping mechanism (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the said bridge clamp (54) and the mid-clamp (56) comprises a through hole to couple with each other via a nut-bolt mechanism.
5. The clamping mechanism (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover plate (58) comprises of “T” shaped structure that comprises of at least two vertical fastening parts (58a) extending along length of the said cover plate (58), the said vertical fastening parts (58a) match the said first fastening part (56a) of the said mid-clamp (56).
6. The clamping mechanism (50) as claimed in 5, wherein the said cover plate (58) is composed from a group consisting of metals or plastics..
7. The clamping mechanism (50) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said space between the bridge clamp (54) and the mid-clamp (56) is equal to the thickness of the said plurality of the solar panels (60).
8. The clamping mechanism (50) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a “G” shaped channel (62) mechanically coupled along a direction perpendicular to the slope (D), the said G shaped channel (62) being coupled over top of the said “M” purlin (52).
9. The clamping mechanism (50) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a water sealing component (64) installed between mating surfaces of the solar panels (60), wherein the sealing component (64) comprises a gasket (64) composed of rubber for sealing water leakage.
10. A solar InRoof structure (100) capable of preventing water ingress, the solar InRoof structure (100) comprising:
a pre-engineered (PE) structure (20) being sloped (D);
a plurality of solar panels laid on top of the PE structure (20); and
an at least one clamping mechanism (50) capable of being installed over the pre-engineered (PE) structure (20), the said clamping mechanism (50) is capable of clamping together at least two solar panels (60) of a plurality of solar panels (60) and preventing water ingress,
the said clamping mechanism (50) comprising,
a water guiding structural member (52) adapted to be fitted on top of the PE structure (20);
a bridge clamp (54) mechanically coupled on top of the water guiding structural member (52);
a mid-clamp (56) mechanically coupled on top of the said bridge clamp (54);
a cover plate (58) fixed on top of the said mid-clamp (56) such that the said cover plate (58) covers a portion of the at least two adjacent solar panels (60),
wherein,
ends of the at least two adjacent solar panels (60) are removably fixed in a space formed between the said bridge clamp (54) and the said mid-clamp (56), thereby enabling the clamping of the said at least two adjacent solar panels (60) together, and
the said water guiding structural member (52) comprises a “M” shaped purlin (52) that is coupled to the said bridge clamp (54) in such a manner that any water falling on the laid at least two solar panels (60) get drained via the said “M” shaped purlin (52) thereby preventing water ingress.
11. The solar InRoof (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprising a plurality of “Z” shaped purlins (10) coupled below the said “M” shaped purlin, along a direction perpendicular to the slope (D) of the said PE structure (20), at a predetermined distance from each other.
12. The solar InRoof (100) as claimed in claim 10 comprising a walkway (80) installed at an outer area of the said PE structure (20).
13. The solar InRoof (100) as claimed in claim 10 comprising a terminal gutter (70) installed at one end of the said PE structure (100), for receiving the water flowing through the said “M” shaped purlin (52) and the said solar InRoof structure (100).
14. A method (500) for preventing water ingress through a solar Inroof (100) structure, the process (500) comprising:
installing a plurality of solar panels (60) on top of a pre-engineered (PE) structure (20); and
clamping together at least two adjacent solar panels (60) of the plurality of solar panels (60) by a clamping mechanism (50), thereby preventing water ingress, the said clamping mechanism (50) comprising,
a water guiding structural member (52) adapted to be fitted on top of the PE structure (20),
a bridge clamp (54) mechanically coupled on top of the water guiding structural member (52),
a mid-clamp (56) mechanically coupled on top of the said bridge clamp (54), and
a cover plate (58) fixed on top of the said mid-clamp (56) such that the said cover plate (58) covers a portion of the at least two adjacent solar panels (60),
wherein,
ends of the at least two adjacent solar panels (60) are removably fixed in a space formed between the said bridge clamp (54) and the said mid-clamp (56), thereby enabling the clamping of the said at least two adjacent solar panels (60) together, and
the said water guiding structural member (52) comprises a “M” shaped purlin (52) that is coupled to the said bridge clamp (54) in such a manner that any water falling on the laid at least two solar panels (60) get drained via the said “M” shaped purlin (52), thereby preventing water ingress.
15. The process (500) as claimed in claim 14 comprising receiving water flowing through the said “M” shaped purlin (52) and the said solar InRoof structure (100) in a terminal gutter (70).