Array Technologies. has been granted a patent for a photovoltaic module mounting system featuring a module clamp with a unique bowtie shape. The design includes a central section with narrower spacing between walls compared to wider end sections, enhancing structural integrity and functionality in solar panel installations. 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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Photovoltaic module mounting system with bowtie-shaped clamp
The granted patent US12074559B2 describes a photovoltaic (PV) module mounting system featuring a module clamp designed to securely hold PV modules. The clamp consists of two side walls—each with top and bottom edges—connected by a structure that forms an elongated body with distinct end and central sections. Notably, the distance between the side walls at the central section is less than at the end sections, and the bottom edges of the side walls at the central section contribute to the outer shape of a torque tube. Additionally, a torque tube band is integrated into the design, surrounding part of the torque tube and enhancing the structural integrity of the mounting system.
Further claims detail the design features of the module clamp, including the heights of the side walls, which are greater at the central section than at the ends. The end sections are equipped with slots for alignment with openings in the PV modules, facilitating installation. The clamp can be constructed from galvanized steel or a single unitary piece of material, ensuring durability. The design also incorporates flanges extending horizontally from the bottom edges of the side walls, with the central section remaining flange-free. Moreover, the torque tube band is attached via a pivot fastener, allowing for rotational movement relative to the clamp, which may improve the overall performance and adaptability of the mounting system.
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