Patents by Inventor Vicent Ripoll Agullo
Vicent Ripoll Agullo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230412118Abstract: Mounting components of photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV module assemblies are described, including PV module couplings and PV module mounting chassis. In an example, a PV module includes a PV module coupling having a toe portion extending from a PV module frame, and a PV module mounting chassis includes a toe slot to receive the toe. The toe and toe slot construction allows for the PV module frame to be assembled to the PV module mounting chassis without using tools, and thus, permits a PV module assembly to be quickly constructed during installation of a PV module system. Furthermore, the toe and toe slot construction accommodates thermal expansion and other environmental loads seen after installation, while providing a grounding connection for the PV module assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: TotalEnergies OneTechInventors: Brian S. Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Publication number: 20210126577Abstract: Mounting components of photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV module assemblies are described, including PV module couplings and PV module mounting chassis. In an example, a PV module includes a PV module coupling having a toe portion extending from a PV module frame, and a PV module mounting chassis includes a toe slot to receive the toe. The toe and toe slot construction allows for the PV module frame to be assembled to the PV module mounting chassis without using tools, and thus, permits a PV module assembly to be quickly constructed during installation of a PV module system. Furthermore, the toe and toe slot construction accommodates thermal expansion and other environmental loads seen after installation, while providing a grounding connection for the PV module assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Brian S. Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Patent number: 10917040Abstract: Mounting components of photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV module assemblies are described, including PV module couplings and PV module mounting chassis. In an example, a PV module includes a PV module coupling having a toe portion extending from a PV module frame, and a PV module mounting chassis includes a toe slot to receive the toe. The toe and toe slot construction allows for the PV module frame to be assembled to the PV module mounting chassis without using tools, and thus, permits a PV module assembly to be quickly constructed during installation of a PV module system. Furthermore, the toe and toe slot construction accommodates thermal expansion and other environmental loads seen after installation, while providing a grounding connection for the PV module assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Brian S. Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Publication number: 20190219196Abstract: Cable management devices for use in photovoltaic (PV) module systems are described, including a cable support clip, a cable support stand, and a cable support tray. The cable management devices may be easily mounted on support surfaces, e.g., a roof or a frame rail, to lock electrical wiring in place and prevent contact with external structures. Furthermore, the cable management devices may be fabricated from low-cost and weather-resistant materials, e.g., spring wire or recycled automobile tires.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Brian S. Wares, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Publication number: 20190097574Abstract: Mounting components of photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV module assemblies are described, including PV module couplings and PV module mounting chassis. In an example, a PV module includes a PV module coupling having a toe portion extending from a PV module frame, and a PV module mounting chassis includes a toe slot to receive the toe. The toe and toe slot construction allows for the PV module frame to be assembled to the PV module mounting chassis without using tools, and thus, permits a PV module assembly to be quickly constructed during installation of a PV module system. Furthermore, the toe and toe slot construction accommodates thermal expansion and other environmental loads seen after installation, while providing a grounding connection for the PV module assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Brian S. Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Patent number: 10171027Abstract: Mounting components of photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV module assemblies are described, including PV module couplings and PV module mounting chassis. In an example, a PV module includes a PV module coupling having a toe portion extending from a PV module frame, and a PV module mounting chassis includes a toe slot to receive the toe. The toe and toe slot construction allows for the PV module frame to be assembled to the PV module mounting chassis without using tools, and thus, permits a PV module assembly to be quickly constructed during installation of a PV module system. Furthermore, the toe and toe slot construction accommodates thermal expansion and other environmental loads seen after installation, while providing a grounding connection for the PV module assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Brian S. Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Patent number: 10003298Abstract: A cable tray and support system facilitates cable management in a solar energy collector system at reduced cost relative to previous cable tray and support systems. The cable tray and support system comprises cables trays, mounting brackets, and vertically-oriented piles. The mounting brackets are coupled to the cables trays and vertically-oriented piles. The mounting brackets include one or more stress relief features (e.g., notches) to allow the mounting bracket to provide cantilevered deflection in response to thermal expansion or contraction-of the cable tray. The cable tray and support system also provides a ground path from a cable tray, to the mounting bracket, to the pile, and then to the ground to dissipate transient voltages in the solar energy collection system.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Brian Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Shannon Mark Bachart, Matthew Scott Lambert
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Patent number: 9819301Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices made with bearings. Such bearings can include an inner partially toroidal surface for sliding contact and support of an outer surface of a torque tube. The toroidal surface can be made with a single radius of curvature or multiple radiuses of curvature and cylindrical portions. The bearings can include connectors for connecting the bearing members to a support housing. The connectors can be tool-less connectors.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventor: Vicent Ripoll Agullo
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Publication number: 20160261232Abstract: A cable tray and support system facilitates cable management in a solar energy collector system at reduced cost relative to previous cable tray and support systems. The cable tray and support system comprises cables trays, mounting brackets, and vertically-oriented piles. The mounting brackets are coupled to the cables trays and vertically-oriented piles. The mounting brackets include one or more stress relief features (e.g., notches) to allow the mounting bracket to provide cantilevered deflection in response to thermal expansion or contraction-of the cable tray. The cable tray and support system also provides a ground path from a cable tray, to the mounting bracket, to the pile, and then to the ground to dissipate transient voltages in the solar energy collection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Tyler Grushkowitz, Brian Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Shannon Mark Bachart, Matthew Scott Lambert
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Publication number: 20160258554Abstract: Cable management devices for use in photovoltaic (PV) module systems are described, including a cable support clip, a cable support stand, and a cable support tray. The cable management devices may be easily mounted on support surfaces, e.g., a roof or a frame rail, to lock electrical wiring in place and prevent contact with external structures. Furthermore, the cable management devices may be fabricated from low-cost and weather-resistant materials, e.g., spring wire or recycled automobile tires.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Brian S. Wares, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Publication number: 20160261227Abstract: Mounting components of photovoltaic (PV) modules and PV module assemblies are described, including PV module couplings and PV module mounting chassis. In an example, a PV module includes a PV module coupling having a toe portion extending from a PV module frame, and a PV module mounting chassis includes a toe slot to receive the toe. The toe and toe slot construction allows for the PV module frame to be assembled to the PV module mounting chassis without using tools, and thus, permits a PV module assembly to be quickly constructed during installation of a PV module system. Furthermore, the toe and toe slot construction accommodates thermal expansion and other environmental loads seen after installation, while providing a grounding connection for the PV module assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Brian S. Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Publication number: 20160204733Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices made with bearings. Such bearings can include an inner partially toroidal surface for sliding contact and support of an outer surface of a torque tube. The toroidal surface can be made with a single radius of curvature or multiple radiuses of curvature and cylindrical portions. The bearings can include connectors for connecting the bearing members to a support housing. The connectors can be tool-less connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Vicent Ripoll Agullo
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Publication number: 20160195303Abstract: A sun-tracking solar drive of a solar energy system can include mounting hardware supporting the solar drive with support components of the same type of that used for supporting other components of system. The support components can be in the form of pile driven members, which optionally can be connected together for sharing the loads associated with the solar drive. The solar drive can be mounted to the support components with an adjustable mount member, configured to allow an orientation of the solar drive to be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Matthew Lambert, Brian S. Wares, Vicent Ripoll Agullo, Tyler Grushkowitz
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Patent number: 9322437Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices made with bearings. Such bearings can include an inner partially toroidal surface for sliding contact and support of an outer surface of a torque tube. The toroidal surface can be made with a single radius of curvature or multiple radiuses of curvature and cylindrical portions. The bearings can include connectors for connecting the bearing members to a support housing. The connectors can be tool-less connectors.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventor: Vicent Ripoll Agullo
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Publication number: 20140261626Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices made with bearings. Such bearings can include an inner partially toroidal surface for sliding contact and support of an outer surface of a torque tube. The toroidal surface can be made with a single radius of curvature or multiple radiuses of curvature and cylindrical portions. The bearings can include connectors for connecting the bearing members to a support housing. The connectors can be tool-less connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SunPower CorporationInventor: Vicent Ripoll Agullo
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Publication number: 20140182654Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices made with bearings. Such bearings can include an inner partially toroidal surface for sliding contact and support of an outer surface of a torque tube. The toroidal surface can be made with a single radius of curvature or multiple radiuses of curvature and cylindrical portions. The bearings can include connectors for connecting the bearing members to a support housing. The connectors can be tool-less connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventor: Vicent Ripoll Agullo