Array Technologies has been granted a patent for a method of forming a module clamp for a photovoltaic module support structure. The clamp includes seating portions, jog features, tabs, and slots for secure installation on a torque tube. GlobalData’s report on Array Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Patent granted for module clamp for photovoltaic module support
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11962269B2) discloses a module clamp designed for use in a photovoltaic module support structure. The module clamp comprises a seating portion with a U-shaped channel created by a first wall, a second wall, and a base surface. The base surface features a hole in the middle and includes ridges between the walls. Additionally, the clamp includes jog features in each wall, tabs extending below the walls for interfacing with a torque tube, and slots for fasteners to couple the clamp to a torque tube band. The design allows for secure attachment of the photovoltaic module to the support structure.
Furthermore, the patent describes a photovoltaic module support structure incorporating the module clamp. The structure includes a torque tube band coupled to the clamp via tabs, with a torque tube attached to the band. The shape of the torque tube corresponds to that defined by the band, tabs, and clamp walls. The module rail, fastened to the support structure through slots in the jog features, is positioned between the walls without contacting the base surface. This innovative design ensures stable support for the photovoltaic module while allowing for easy installation and maintenance. The patent highlights the unique features and functionality of the module clamp and its application in photovoltaic systems.
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