Module Arrangement Consisting of Solar Modules

Abstract

A module arrangement includes at least one or more double module arrangements, each consisting of two solar modules oriented at an angle to one another. The edges of each double module arrangement facing away from each other are not interconnected via a support unit.

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         18 . A module arrangement, comprising:
 at least one or more double module arrangements, each arrangement comprising two respective solar modules oriented at an angle to one another;   wherein edges of each double module arrangement, which edges face away from one another, are not connected with one another via a support strut.   
     
     
         19 . The module arrangement according to  claim 18 , wherein:
 adjacent double module arrangements are connected with each other via at least one or more coupling devices, which coupling devices comprise anti-slip devices that are configurable to rest on a base and not fixed to the base with any fasteners apart from an optional adhesive layer;   at least two bottom edges of two adjacent double module arrangements are arranged on or fixed to each anti-slip device so that mutually adjacent adjoining double module arrangements are connected with each other in a region of the mutually adjacent bottom edges.   
     
     
         20 . The module arrangement according to  claim 18 , wherein two respective solar modules of the at least one double module arrangement are coupled with each other only in a region of mutually facing upper edges. 
     
     
         21 . The module arrangement according to  claim 18 , wherein the two respective solar modules of each double module arrangement are coupled with each other via one or several connectors. 
     
     
         22 . The module arrangement according to  claim 19 , wherein the anti-slip device is at least one of: (a) arranged to be roughened on one side, and (b) provided with a friction-increasing coating. 
     
     
         23 . The module arrangement according to  claim 19 , wherein the anti-slip devices are coupled via at least one further connector with one or several further double module arrangements. 
     
     
         24 . The module arrangement according to  claim 19 , wherein the anti-slip devices are arranged such that a distance between bottom edges of adjacent double module arrangements is 50 to 500 mm, so that an intermediate space between mutually adjacent double module arrangements is accessible. 
     
     
         25 . The module arrangement according to  claim 24 , wherein the distance is approximately 300 mm. 
     
     
         26 . The module arrangement according to  claim 19 , wherein the anti-slip devices function to transfer a load of the double module arrangements to the base. 
     
     
         27 . The module arrangement according to  claim 19 , wherein the anti-slip devices have a standing area on the base which is greater than 200 mm×200 mm. 
     
     
         28 . The module arrangement according to  claim 27 , wherein the standing area is greater than 400 mm×300 mm. 
     
     
         29 . The module arrangement according to  claim 21 , further comprising: one or several profiles arranged beneath the solar modules, said profiles having one or several chambers which are arranged for accommodating the connectors. 
     
     
         30 . The module arrangement according to  claim 21 , wherein the one connector is arranged in an angular manner for connecting the two solar modules of a double module arrangement and comprises two legs, which enclose an angle α which lies between 95° and 175°. 
     
     
         31 . The module arrangement according to  claim 23 , wherein the anti-slip devices are provided with protruding pins on which legs of the further connectors are placed with respective boreholes. 
     
     
         32 . The module arrangement according to  claim 29 , wherein the profile comprises areas on which the solar module is supported. 
     
     
         33 . The module arrangement according to  claim 29 , wherein the profile comprises at least one open hollow chamber into which the connector or further connectors are insertable. 
     
     
         34 . The module arrangement according to  claim 23 , wherein for fixing the bottom edges of the solar modules, the further connector comprises a support leg for support on the anti-slip device and at least one oblique leg which is angular thereto for fixing to the solar module. 
     
     
         35 . The module arrangement according to  claim 19 , wherein the anti-slip device comprises a bottom sheet forming a base in a mounted position, which bottom sheet comprises one or several reinforcing beads and/or beveled edges. 
     
     
         36 . The module arrangement according to  claim 35 , wherein the bottom sheet is arranged such that at least one tension rod is arranged on the same, and wherein pins for connecting the anti-slip device with the connector for the bottom edges of the solar modules are arranged on the tension rod. 
     
     
         37 . A module arrangement, comprising:
 at least one or more double module arrangements each comprising two respective solar modules oriented at an angle with respect to one another;   adjacent double module arrangements being connected with each other via anti-slip devices operatively configured to rest on a base and not be fixed to the base with any fasteners;   wherein at least two edges of two adjacent double module arrangements being arranged on or fixed to a respective anti-slip device so that mutually adjacent adjoining double module arrangements are connected with one another in a region of mutually adjacent bottom edges.   
     
     
         38 . The module arrangement according to  claim 37 , wherein the two respective solar modules of each double module arrangement are coupled with one another only in a region of mutually facing upper edges of the two respective solar modules.