Configurable Articulated Photovoltaic Assembly
First Claim
1. A configurable articulated photovoltaic assembly comprises:
- at least two photovoltaic module; and
a hinging means disposed between said at least two photovoltaic modules for allowing said at least two photovoltaic modules to fold flat.
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Abstract
A configurable articulated photovoltaic assembly comprises a plurality of photovoltaic modules hingedly connected to each other to allow the assembly to fold flat for storage and transportation. In one embodiment, a plurality of base attachment plates are also joined with a riser to provide an assembly that can be articulated and placed at a selected angle to optimize their efficiency. This embodiment forms a triangular assembly in use. In another embodiment, two risers are used to provide a selectable channel that can also be folded flat when not in use. Hinges are bidirectional and include metal, fabric and sliding extension types. Each module is wired and connected to a junction box attached therein.
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14 Claims
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1. A configurable articulated photovoltaic assembly comprises:
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at least two photovoltaic module; and a hinging means disposed between said at least two photovoltaic modules for allowing said at least two photovoltaic modules to fold flat. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A configurable articulated photovoltaic assembly comprises:
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a plurality of photovoltaic modules; a hinging means disposed between each one of said plurality of photovoltaic modules for folding said plurality of photovoltaic modules; and said hinging means being configured to allow each of said photovoltaic module to fold flat. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A configurable articulated photovoltaic assembly comprises:
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at least one photovoltaic module; an attachment plate attached to one end of said at least one photovoltaic module; and a riser attached to an other end of said at least one photovoltaic module wherein said at least one photovoltaic module may be folded flat for storage and raised for use to orient said at least one photovoltaic module to a selected position. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 14)
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