Clip fastener for photovoltaic system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8701372
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13310404

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A photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic module including a plurality of photovoltaic cells, and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic cells. The frame includes a lower flange. A module rail includes a module-support portion supporting the lower flange of the photovoltaic module. A clip fastener defines a press-fit channel in which the lower flange of the photovoltaic module and the module-support portion of the module rail are press fit to secure the module to the module-support portion of the module rail.

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  • COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McCarthy, William E Edwardsville, US 19 219
Nuernberger, Eric Roland Highland, US 7 127

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