Patent ID: 7694466
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: F24S,H02S,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for holding a plurality of solar cell units that are plate-shaped, comprising: a roof mount fixture configured to be fixed onto a roof; a mounting member configured to be fixed to the roof mount fixture and including at least one side plate; a plurality of modules; and a frame member including to-be-sandwiched portions configured to be sandwiched and fixed between the mounting member and the fixture, and unit supporting portions configured to support ends of the solar cell units, wherein the mounting member is convex in shape and has steps, and is placed such that the convex portion faces towards sunlight, the frame member has holes in which electrical cables of the solar cell unit are inserted, and is arranged on the steps of the mounting member, and a space surrounded by a pair of facing frame members and an upper surface of the mounting member houses the electrical cables.