公开(公告)号：US20240120873A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-11

申请号：US18491188

申请日：2023-10-20

Applicant: BMIC LLC

Inventor： Tommy F. Rodrigues ,  Sudhir Railkar ,  Daniel E. Boss ,  David J. Gennrich ,  Cory Boudreau ,  Daniel Roger Nett ,  Kent J. Kallsen

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/40 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S30/00 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/36

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/40 ,  H01L31/02008 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S30/00 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/36 ,  F24S2025/6007

Abstract: A roof integrated solar power system includes a plurality of solar modules. Each solar module carries a photovoltaic or solar panel with solar cells. Edge regions of the solar module are disposed to the sides of the solar panel and are devoid of solar cells. An electrical component such as a junction box or micro-inverter, or DC optimizer is mounted on top of the solar module within at least one of the edge regions. Cabling for interconnecting the electrical component to electrical components of others of the plurality of solar modules also is located within the side regions. In one embodiment, the electrical component and cabling is disposed within a recess within a side region and covered by a flat access panel. In another embodiment, the electrical component and cabling is located atop the side region and is covered by an access panel in the form of a protective cover strip. The solar modules are installable on a roof in aligned or staggered courses to form the solar power system, and with the installed courses of modules together forming a water barrier protecting the roof.

公开(公告)号：US11824482B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-21

申请号：US17979082

申请日：2022-11-02

Applicant: BMIC LLC

Inventor： Tommy F. Rodrigues ,  Sudhir S. Railkar ,  Daniel E. Boss ,  David J. Gennrich ,  Cory R. Boudreau ,  Daniel R. Nett ,  Kent J. Kallsen

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H01L31/0236 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H01L31/02

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/02366 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H01L31/02 ,  Y02B10/10

Abstract: A roof-mounted solar power system for generating electrical power that includes a plurality of solar modules adapted for generating electrical power from sunlight, and with each of the plurality of solar modules having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring. The plurality of solar modules are mounted on the deck of a roof to form a bank of solar modules having at least one irregular edge. The solar power system further includes one or more non-power generating edge treatments having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring as the solar modules and that are adapted for installation along the irregular edge. Each edge treatment is adapted for a cutting away of at least one corner thereof to smooth the irregular edge of the bank of solar modules to a regular edge.

公开(公告)号：US20230283224A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

申请号：US18315384

申请日：2023-05-10

Applicant: BMIC LLC

Inventor： Tommy F. Rodrigues ,  Sudhir Railkar ,  Daniel E. Boss ,  David J. Gennrich ,  Cory Boudreau ,  Daniel Roger Nett ,  Kent J. Kallsen

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F24S25/40 ,  H02S40/34

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/02008 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F24S25/40 ,  H02S40/34 ,  F24S2025/6007

Abstract: A roof integrated solar power system includes a plurality of solar modules. Each solar module carries a photovoltaic or solar panel with solar cells. Edge regions of the solar module are disposed to the sides of the solar panel and are devoid of solar cells. An electrical component such as a junction box or micro-inverter, or DC optimizer is mounted on top of the solar module within at least one of the edge regions. Cabling for interconnecting the electrical component to electrical components of others of the plurality of solar modules also is located within the side regions. In one embodiment, the electrical component and cabling is disposed within a recess within a side region and covered by a flat access panel. In another embodiment, the electrical component and cabling is located atop the side region and is covered by an access panel in the form of a protective cover strip. The solar modules are installable on a roof in aligned or staggered courses to form the solar power system, and with the installed courses of modules together forming a water barrier protecting the roof.

公开(公告)号：US20230127918A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-27

申请号：US17979082

申请日：2022-11-02

Applicant: BMIC LLC

Inventor： Tommy F. Rodrigues ,  Sudhir S. Railkar ,  Daniel E. Boss ,  David J. Gennrich ,  Cory R. Boudreau ,  Daniel R. Nett ,  Kent J. Kallsen

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H01L31/0236 ,  H02S20/25

Abstract: A roof-mounted solar power system for generating electrical power that includes a plurality of solar modules adapted for generating electrical power from sunlight, and with each of the plurality of solar modules having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring. The plurality of solar modules are mounted on the deck of a roof to form a bank of solar modules having at least one irregular edge. The solar power system further includes one or more non-power generating edge treatments having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring as the solar modules and that are adapted for installation along the irregular edge. Each edge treatment is adapted for a cutting away of at least one corner thereof to smooth the irregular edge of the bank of solar modules to a regular edge.

公开(公告)号：US11894796B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US16171819

申请日：2018-10-26

Applicant: BMIC LLC

Inventor： Tommy F. Rodrigues ,  Sudhir Railkar ,  Daniel E. Boss ,  David J. Gennrich ,  Cory Boudreau ,  Daniel R. Nett ,  Kent J. Kallsen

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S30/00 ,  F24S25/40 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S20/00

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/40 ,  H01L31/02008 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S30/00 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/36 ,  F24S2020/13 ,  F24S2025/022 ,  F24S2025/6007

Abstract: A roof integrated solar power system includes a plurality of solar modules. Each solar module carries a photovoltaic or solar panel with solar cells. Edge regions of the solar module are disposed to the sides of the solar panel and are devoid of solar cells. An electrical component such as a junction box or micro-inverter, or DC optimizer is mounted on top of the solar module within at least one of the edge regions. Cabling for interconnecting the electrical component to electrical components of others of the plurality of solar modules also is located within the side regions. In one embodiment, the electrical component and cabling is disposed within a recess within a side region and covered by a flat access panel. In another embodiment, the electrical component and cabling is located atop the side region and is covered by an access panel in the form of a protective cover strip. The solar modules are installable on a roof in aligned or staggered courses to form the solar power system, and with the installed courses of modules together forming a water barrier protecting the roof.

公开(公告)号：US20240039456A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18486895

申请日：2023-10-13

Applicant: BMIC LLC

Inventor： Tommy F. Rodrigues ,  Sudhir S. Railkar ,  Daniel E. Boss ,  David J. Gennrich ,  Cory R. Boudreau ,  Daniel R. Nett ,  Kent J. Kallsen

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H01L31/0236 ,  H02S20/25

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H01L31/02366 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H01L31/02

Abstract: A roof-mounted solar power system for generating electrical power that includes a plurality of solar modules adapted for generating electrical power from sunlight, and with each of the plurality of solar modules having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring. The plurality of solar modules are mounted on the deck of a roof to form a bank of solar modules having at least one irregular edge. The solar power system further includes one or more non-power generating edge treatments having substantially the same size, aspect ratio and surface coloring as the solar modules and that are adapted for installation along the irregular edge. Each edge treatment is adapted for a cutting away of at least one corner thereof to smooth the irregular edge of the bank of solar modules to a regular edge.

公开(公告)号：US20240014772A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18371477

申请日：2023-09-22

Applicant: BMIC LLC

Inventor： Tommy F. Rodrigues ,  Sudhir Railkar ,  Daniel E. Boss ,  David Gennrich ,  Cory Boudreau ,  Daniel R. Nett ,  Kent J. Kallsen

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/32

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/32 ,  Y02B10/10

Abstract: A solar module for a roof covering system that generates electrical power from sunlight includes a frame having a bottom surface supported on a deck of a roof, a top surface, and a thickness between the bottom surface and the top surface. The solar module also includes a solar element mounted to the top surface of the frame which has an upper surface. a micro-inverter mounted to the top surface of the frame and to the side of the solar element, and a raised access panel that is removably coupled to the frame to surround the micro-inverter. The raised access panel has an access panel top surface that is elevated above the upper surface of the solar element. The top surface of the frame forms a water shedding surface below the micro-inverter for directing water away from the roof.