Photovoltaic array, framework, and methods of installation and use

• Main Authors: MC QUADE MICHAEL ROBERT, KINARD RICHARD DALE
• Format: Patent
• Language: Chinese; English
• Published: 17.07.2013
• Subjects: BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; ELECTRICITY; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

A photovoltaic array having a framework comprising a plurality of electrically and mechanically interconnected electrically non-conductive framework elements disposed to supportively receive and mutually electrically interconnect a plurality of photovoltaic modules; a plurality of photovoltaic modules supportively disposed upon the plurality of framework elements and electrically interconnected therewith, each photovoltaic module having one or more edges that define a periphery; and, an electrical connection between the photovoltaic array and an external electrical load; and, wherein each the framework element has a pair of generally parallel rails and a pair of generally parallel stiles interconnected therewith, wherein at least one rail and/or stile is an electrically non-conductive hollow member having an interior, the interior defining a fully enclosed guideway; a longitudinally extended electrically conductive member disposed in at least one the guideway; one or more electrical connectors disposed interi