Connector assemblies for connecting panels, panels with connector assemblies
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H01L-031/042
E04B-001/61
F24J-002/52
F16B-005/06
E04D-003/06
E04D-003/28
F16B-005/00
출원번호
US-0871391
(2013-04-26)
등록번호
US-9312411
(2016-04-12)
발명자
/ 주소
Laurin, Michael Matthew
Niemeyer, Matthew Frank
Davis, Scott Michael
Wood, Charlie Woodrow
Olszynski, Przemyslaw
출원인 / 주소
SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
대리인 / 주소
Cantor Colburn LLP
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초록▼
In one embodiment, a connector assembly comprises: a connector; and a pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region having a size and geometry to mate with the connector so as to hold ends of two adjacent panels together; and a panel engagement region comprising a receiving
In one embodiment, a connector assembly comprises: a connector; and a pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region having a size and geometry to mate with the connector so as to hold ends of two adjacent panels together; and a panel engagement region comprising a receiving area and having a size to attach onto an edge of the panel; and a clip, wherein the clip has a base that can be attached to a support, an engagement, and a stem extending therebetween, wherein the engagement has an extension projecting from a side of the engagement, wherein the panel engagement region further comprises an opening in a joint wall on a side of the panel engagement region opposite the receiving area, wherein the opening is configured to receive the extension of the engagement.
대표청구항▼
1. A connector assembly, comprising: a connector; anda pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region having a size and geometry to mate with the connector so as to hold ends of two adjacent panels together; anda panel engagement region comprising a receiving area and having
1. A connector assembly, comprising: a connector; anda pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region having a size and geometry to mate with the connector so as to hold ends of two adjacent panels together; anda panel engagement region comprising a receiving area and having a size to attach onto an edge of the panel; anda clip wherein the clip has a base that can be attached to a support, an engagement, and a stem extending therebetween, wherein the engagement has an extension projecting toward the base from a side of the engagement, wherein the panel engagement region further comprises an opening in a joint wall on a side of the panel engagement region opposite the receiving area, wherein the opening is configured to receive the engagement. 2. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the opening of the side collector comprises a complimentary geometry to the engagement and the extension thereof, wherein the opening and the extension engage with one another. 3. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the extension penetrates into the opening of the panel engagement region. 4. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the base comprises elements that, when assembled with the connector, collector, and panels, the panels will be level. 5. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the base comprises a section formed by a side, area, and a leg, and wherein the side and leg have a length (1) that is greater than a height of a fastener head, wherein the area extends from the side to another side. 6. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the extension comprises a lip. 7. A panel assembly, comprising: a connector assembly, comprising a connector;a pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region; anda panel engagement region comprising a receiving area; anda clip, wherein the clip has a base that can be attached to a support, an engagement, and a stem extending therebetween, wherein the engagement has an extension protruding from a side of the engagement toward the base, wherein the panel engagement region further comprises an opening in a joint wall on a side of the panel engagement region opposite the receiving area, wherein the opening is configured to receive the engagement;a panel located in each panel engagement region; andwherein the connector is mated with the connector engagement region of the side collectors so as to hold ends of the panels together. 8. The panel assembly of claim 7, wherein adjacent panels are connected by a mating geometry selected from the group consisting of tongue and groove, standing seam, and snap fit. 9. The panel assembly of claim 7, wherein adjacent panels are connected by a lap joint. 10. The panel assembly of claim 7, wherein the panel has a front surface, and further comprising: a solar cell array located on the front surface;an encapsulant around the solar cell array; anda cover sheet on a side of the solar cell array opposite the panel, wherein the encapsulant is between the solar cell array and the cover sheet. 11. The panel assembly of claim 10, further comprising a backing sheet between and the encapsulant and the panel. 12. A method of making a panel assembly, comprising: attaching a first panel to a second panel with a connector assembly, wherein the connector assembly comprises: a connector; anda pair of side collectors, each comprising a connector engagement region having a size and geometry to mate with the connector so as to hold ends of two adjacent panels together; anda panel engagement region comprising a receiving area and having a size to attach onto an edge of the first panel or the second panel; anda clip, wherein the clip has a base that can be attached to a support, an engagement, and a stem extending therebetween, wherein the engagement has an extension projecting toward the base from a side of the engagement, wherein the panel engagement region further comprises an opening in a joint wall on a side of the panel engagement region opposite the receiving area, wherein the opening is configured to receive the engagement. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: locating a solar cell array located on a front surface of the first panel;locating an encapsulant around the solar cell array; andadhering a cover sheet to the front surface, over the solar cell array. 14. The method of claim 12, further comprising, forming a photovoltaic module comprising: a cover sheet;a back sheet;a solar cell array located between the cover sheet and the back sheet;an encapsulant around the solar cell array and between the front sheet and the back sheet; andattaching the photovoltaic module to at least one of the first panel and the second panel. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising, attaching the photovoltaic module to a front surface of the first panel. 16. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the clip, the connector, the pair of side collector, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing, comprises a polymeric material. 17. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the clip comprises a polymeric material. 18. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the engagement comprises a cross-member which extends from a side of the stem. 19. The connector assembly of claim 1, where the engagement extends from a side of the stem at an angle of 85° to 95°. 20. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the stem has a length that is less than the thickness of the panel. 21. The method of claim 12, further comprising penetrating into a side of the opening with the extension. 22. The connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the extension penetrates into the pair of side collectors and creates a gripping effect to assist the connector assembly from disassembling when under load. 23. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the extension has two walls extending from the engagement toward the base.
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