Patents Assigned to ESDEC B.V.
  • Patent number: 11811355
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for mounting at least one solar panel on a substantially flat mounting surface. The system comprises thereto a base element, a support structure configured for supporting at least part of at least one solar panel, which is connected to the base element and wherein the support structure comprises a retaining element for retaining at least part of an upper edge of the solar panel and a clamping element configured for clampingly engaging at least part of a lower edge the solar panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Sander Goorman, Maarten Alexander Smit, Jan-Floris de Graaf
  • Patent number: 11722093
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) fixing a support structure for at least one solar panel, in particular a support rail (23) of a support structure for at least one solar panel (24), to a corrugated roof (20) comprising at least one corrugated roof plate (21), said device (1) defines a receiving space (7) for receiving at least part of a crest (C) of at least one corrugated roof plate (21) and being configured for co-action with at least one fastening element for fastening of the device (1) onto the corrugated roof (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventor: Niek De Bie
  • Patent number: 11381200
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for aligning a solar panel (20) with respect to an installation rail which is attached to a base, in particular a roof, prior to installation. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising at least one solar panel (20) and at least one such device (1) which is coupled to a frame (21) of the solar panel (20). The invention furthermore relates to a method for aligning a solar panel (20), with respect to an installation rail attached to a base, in particular a roof, prior to installation by using at least one such device (1), optionally followed by the installation of the at least one solar panel (20) to the support rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel, Frank Van Regteren
  • Patent number: 10587220
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for attaching electronic auxiliary components to a support structure for solar panels. The invention also relates to an assembly, including a support structure for solar panels, and at least one device according to the invention which is attached to the support structure. The invention furthermore relates to a method for attaching an electronic auxiliary component to a support structure for solar panels by using a device according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel, Frank Van Regteren, Laurens Te Boekhorst
  • Patent number: 10551090
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening structure for being able to fit a coupling profile, in particular for fastening solar panels, to a pitched roof covered with bituminous shingles. The invention also relates to an assembly which includes a fastening structure according to the invention. The invention further relates to a kit of components which includes a fastening structure according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for fitting a coupling profile, in particular for fastening solar panels, to a pitched roof covered with bituminous shingles, by using a fastening structure according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Vincent De Vogel, Jeroen De Vogel
  • Patent number: 10367445
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier structure (1) for solar panels. The invention also relates to a carrier (6) for use in a carrier structure (1) according to the invention. The invention then relates to an accessory (3) for use in a carrier structure (1) according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to an assembly of at least one carrier structure (1) and at least one solar panel. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing a carrier structure (1) according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen De Vogel, Vincent De Vogel
  • Patent number: 9970685
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof. The invention also relates to an assembly of such devices. The invention further relates to a method for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: ESDEC B.V.
    Inventors: Theo Jacob Smidt, Jeroen de Vogel
  • Patent number: 9768724
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier structure for solar panels. The invention also relates to a beam (3) for use in a carrier structure according to the invention. The invention then relates to a carrier (4,5) for use in a carrier structure according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to an assembly of at least one carrier structure and at least one solar panel. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing a carrier structure according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Esdec B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen De Vogel, Vincent De Vogel
  • Publication number: 20160341238
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof. The invention also relates to an assembly of such devices. The invention further relates to a method for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: ESDEC B.V.
    Inventors: Theo Jacob Smidt, Jeroen de Vogel
  • Patent number: 9435568
    Abstract: A device for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof, the device comprising at least one base element connectable to the roof and a top structure connectable to the base element for fixing to an object, wherein the base element and the top structure can be mutually coupled by means of a snap connection. A process for assembling such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: ESDEC B.V.
    Inventors: Theo Jacob Smidt, Jeroen de Vogel
  • Publication number: 20090025313
    Abstract: A device for fixing objects, in particular solar panels, to a roof, the device comprising at least one base element connectable to the roof and a top structure connectable to the base element for fixing to an object, wherein the base element and the top structure can be mutually coupled by means of a snap connection. A process for assembling such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: ESDEC B.V.
    Inventors: Theo Jacob Smidt, Jeroen de Vogel