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Photovoltaic module, solar-power generating apparatus, a support member for supporting photovoltaic modules, and method of installing a solar-power generating apparatus

  • US 20030201009A1
  • Filed: 05/14/2003
  • Published: 10/30/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A photovoltaic module having to be secured between an upper support member and a lower support member, the upper support member having an upper groove-wall and a lower groove-wall which define a down-open groove opening downwards and slantwise, and the lower support member arranged below the upper support member, spaced from the upper support member and having an upper groove-wall and a lower groove-wall which define an up-open groove opening upwards and slantwise, said photovoltaic module comprising:

  • a rectangular module body; and

    a frame secured to the sides of the module body and composed of an upper bar, a lower bar and a pair of side bars, the upper bar held by the upper groove-wall of the down-open groove and having an insertion projection protruding from a part of the upper bar, which is middle in the thickness direction of the upper bar, and the lower bar inserted in the down-open groove.

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