Claims:We Claim:
1. Solar panel fastening device comprising :
a metal sheet (1) and a weight (2), wherein the metal sheet is bent so as to form;
a first fastening edge (3), a second fastening edge (4), a flat bottom part (5), between a first securing edge (3) and a second securing edge (4);
a first inclined portion (6) located between the first securing edge (3) and a flat bottom portion (5); and
a second inclined portion (7) located at the second securing edge (7), wherein the planes of the first attachment edge (3) and the second attachment edge (4) are parallel, and the weight (2) is arranged on the flat bottom part (5), characterized in that, there are at least two symmetrically spaced mounting brackets for the weight (2) and the flat bottom section (5) can be split in a simple operation before the solar panels are installed.
2. The solar panel fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the center of the flat bottom (5) has a dotted line (9) in the transverse direction of the metal sheet (1).
3. The solar panel fastening device according to claim 2, characterized in that the break line (9) is marked by pressing.
4. The solar panel fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening unit is a threaded opening (10) passing through a metal sheet (1).
5. The solar panel fastening device according to claim 4, characterized in that a threaded reinforcing element (11) is axially connected to the threaded opening (10).
6. The solar panel fastening device according to claim 5, characterized in that the reinforcing element (11) is a nozzle.
7. The solar panel fastening device according to claim 5, characterized in that the reinforcing element (11) is a nut.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a means for attaching solar panels for mounting a solar panel on a flat structure.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Http://kineticsolar.com/products/flat-roof/ is a well-known solar panel mounting tool that is fixed to a flat roof by the weight of concrete. While such solar panel fastening means can be used to effectively connect two rows of solar panels, part of the fastener remains unused, or so-called "air", when the first and / or last rows are installed.
[0004] From US 7,921,843 B1, Lyle K. Rawlings, is a known mounting device for attaching a set of solar panels to a flat roof. The mounting tool consists of underframes and concrete weights that hold the solar panels tilted. Each base frame comprises a first fastening edge, a second fastening edge, a flat bottom section disposed between the first fastening edge and the second fastening edge, a first inclined section disposed between the first edge section and the flat bottom section, and a second inclined section and the planes of disposition of the second attachment edge being parallel, with the weight placed on a flat bottom section. Again, part of the fastener is left unused when installing the last or extreme row.
[0005] Therefor the present disclosure overcomes the above mentioned problem associated with the traditionally available method or system, any of the above mentioned invention can be used with the presented disclosed technique with or without modification.
[0006] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0007] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a means for attaching solar panels which can be used to install parallel rows of solar panels on a flat roof and would also be suitable for installing outer rows of solar panels after a simple, on-site operation.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an improve solution over tradition knowledge in the field of the solar panel installation.
SUMMARY
[0010] The following presents a simplified summary of one or more aspects in order to provide a basic understanding of such aspects. This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description section. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated aspects, and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all aspects nor delineate the scope of any or all aspects. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
[0011] The object of the present disclosure is solved by providing in the solar panel fastening means comprising a sheet of metal and a weight, wherein the sheet of metal is bent so as to form a first slant, a second slant, a flat bottom portion between the first and second securing edges, between the first edge section and the flat bottom and the second oblique section between the second fastening edge and the flat bottom, wherein the planes of the first fastening edge and the second fastening edge are parallel, and with the weight placed on the flat bottom section, it is novel two fastening units, symmetrically centered on its central part, and the flat bottom part can be split in a simple operation before the solar panels are installed, the fastening unit being a threaded hole passing through a sheet of metal and the center section of the flat base is. Thanks to the two threaded openings in the flat bottom section, gravity can be attached to either side of the flat bottom section, depending on whether the row of solar panels starts or the last row is placed.
[0012] Before starting the first row placement, the fastener is split in half along the flat bottom portion, with one side of the fastener used to attach the first row of solar panels to the flat roof and the other side of the fastener used to attach the last row of solar panels to the flat roof. The fastener can be split in half using a welding device or a disc cutter. The weights can be secured to the flat bottom by a bolt through a heavier hole, which is screwed into the threaded hole. The threaded opening may be provided with a threaded reinforcing member axially connected to strengthen the attachment, such as a threaded end or a nut. The use of a threaded hole and attachment of a bolt through this weight facilitates the storage of the fasteners, since the flat fastener or the threaded hole alone does not prevent the fasteners from being superimposed.
[0013] The use of two mounting units on the flat bottom and the ability to easily split the mounting means a great advantage and economic benefit, especially when there are many rows of solar panels to be installed and the number of rows is small.
[0014] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] In order to facilitate a fuller understanding of aspects described herein, reference is now made to the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are referenced with like numerals. These drawings should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure, but are intended to be illustrative only.
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one of the fastening means for the solar panels in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of one of the mounting means for the solar panels in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates a a side view of a parallel connection of rows of solar panels showing fastening means between the solar panels in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0019] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of one row of solar panels showing fastening means between the solar panels in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a means for attaching solar panels for mounting a solar panel on a flat roof structure.
[0021] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description refers to the same or similar elements. While examples may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description is not limiting, but instead, the proper scope is defined by the appended claims. Examples may take the form of a hardware implementation, or an entirely software implementation, or an implementation combining software and hardware aspects. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0022] The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of various configurations and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the concepts described herein may be practiced. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of various concepts. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these concepts may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well known structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring such concepts.
[0023] Although the present invention has been described a means for attaching solar panels on a flat roof structure, it should be appreciated that the same has been done merely to illustrate the invention in an exemplary manner and any other purpose or function for which the explained structure or configuration can be used, is covered within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0024] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0025] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 1, 2, 3 and 4 illustrate an exemplary implementation of present invention, where the solar panel fastening means comprises a metal sheet 1 and a weight 2, wherein the metal sheet 1 is bent so as to form a first flat edge 5, a first fastening edge 3, a second fastening edge 4, a first fastening edge 3 and a second fastening edge 3 a first inclined portion 6 and a second inclined portion 7 disposed between the second attachment edge 4 and the flat bottom portion 5. The planes of the first mounting edge 3 and the second mounting edge 4 are parallel to receiving the solar panel (not shown). The weight 2 is arranged on a flat bottom part 5 by means of a fastening unit arranged symmetrically with respect to the middle part of the two bottom parts. Before the solar panels are installed, the flat bottom portion 5 can be divided by a simple operation along the center of the flat bottom portion 5 by a transverse stamping of the metal sheet 1. The fastening unit is a threaded opening 10 passing through the bottom part 5 of the metal sheet 1. In an exemplary embodiment, a threaded reinforcing element 11, which is a nut, is axially connected to the threaded opening 10.
[0027] For attaching the solar panels by means of a corresponding mounting bracket (not shown), the first mounting edge 3 and the second mounting edge 4 have openings 12. Turn the bolt 13 through the weight 2 into the nut.
[0028] The weight 2 can be attached to either side of the flat bottom 5 depending on whether the first row of solar panels is started or the last row is placed. Before starting the first row placement, the fastener is split in half along the split line 9 on the flat bottom 5, with one side used to attach the first row of solar panels to the flat roof and the other side to be used to attach the last row of solar panels to the flat roof.
[0029] The clamping device is cut in half with a disc cutter. The weights 2 can be secured to the flat bottom part 5 by a bolt 13 inserted through a hole in the weight and screwed into the threaded hole 10. The threaded bore 10 may be provided with a threaded reinforcing element 11, which is a nut, for axially and welded attachment. The use of a threaded hole 10 and attachment of a bolt 13 through this weight facilitates the storage of the fastening means, since the flat fastening unit in the form of a threaded opening 10 does not prevent the fastening means from being superposed on one another. When using a fastening unit 11 with a reinforcing element, it is recommended that the lower part of the weight has a recess corresponding to the height of the fastening element.
[0030] The fastener is made from a 5x80 mm steel bar which is hot dip galvanized. For flat roof installation, the recommended angle for solar panels is 15-35 degrees.
[0031] The use of two mounting units on the flat bottom and the ability to easily split the mounting means a great advantage and economic benefit, especially when there are many rows of solar panels to be installed and the number of rows is small. For example, 2 (n / 2 + 1) or n + 2 identical fasteners are required to install n numbers of solar panels in two rows. Half of them are used to connect both rows and the other half is used to fasten the outer sides of the solar panels to the roof after splitting each fastener. The use of such a fastener eliminates the need to supply two types of fasteners for construction.
[0032] It should be understood that sequence numbers of the foregoing processes do not mean execution sequences in various embodiments of this application. The execution sequences of the processes should be determined according to functions and internal logic of the processes, and should not be construed as any limitation on the implementation processes of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0033] It may be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art that, for the purpose of convenient and brief description, for a detailed working process of the foregoing system, apparatus, and unit, reference may be made to a corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and details are not described herein again.
[0034] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed system, apparatus, and method may be implemented in other manners. For example, the described apparatus embodiment is merely an example. For example, the unit division is merely logical function division and may be other division in actual implementation. For example, a plurality of units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not performed. In addition, the displayed or discussed mutual couplings or direct couplings or communication connections may be implemented by using some interfaces. The indirect couplings or communication connections between the apparatuses or units may be implemented in electronic, mechanical, or other forms.
[0035] The units described as separate parts may or may not be physically separate, and parts displayed as units may or may not be physical units, may be located in one position, or may be distributed on a plurality of network units. Some or all of the units may be selected based on actual requirements to achieve the objectives of the solutions of the embodiments.
[0036] In addition, functional units in the embodiments of this application may be integrated into one processing unit, or each of the units may exist alone physically, or two or more units are integrated into one unit.
[0037] The description and illustration of one or more examples provided in this application are not intended to limit or restrict the scope as claimed in any way. The aspects, examples, and details provided in this application are considered sufficient to convey possession and enable others to make and use the best mode. Implementations should not be construed as being limited to any aspect, example, or detail provided in this application. Regardless of whether shown and described in combination or separately, the various features (both structural and methodological) are intended to be selectively included or omitted to produce an example with a particular set of features. Having been provided with the description and illustration of the present application, one skilled in the art may envision variations, modifications, and alternate examples falling within the spirit of the broader aspects of the general inventive concept embodied in this application that do not depart from the broader scope.