Finished multi-sensor units
A new system of solar construction, technology and methods for making off structure constructed panel blocks are disclosed.
1. A system comprising:
a rigid multi-sensor unit that is constructed off a destination host structure and that can be moved and connected to the destination host structure, the rigid multi-sensor unit comprising:
two or more panels;
two or more longitudinal beams, the two or more longitudinal beams having a rigidity capable of supporting, without additional structure, a load of the two or more panels during moving of the rigid multi-sensor unit to the destination host structure and after connection of the rigid multi-sensor unit to the destination host structure;
two or more transverse beams, the two or more transverse beams having a rigidity capable of supporting, without additional structure, a load of the two or more longitudinal beams and the two or more panels during moving of the rigid multi-sensor unit to the destination host structure and after connection of the rigid multi-sensor unit to the destination host structure, the two or more transverse beams including:
a first transverse beam, wherein a first top point of the first transverse beam is attached to a first bottom point of a first longitudinal beam of the two or more longitudinal beams at a first junction point, wherein a second top point of the first transverse beam is attached to a first bottom point of a second longitudinal beam of the two or more longitudinal beams at a second junction point, wherein a first bottom point of the first transverse beam at or near the first junction point is capable of being attached to a first connection point of the destination host structure, and wherein a second bottom point of the first transverse beam at or near the second junction point is capable of being attached to a second connection point of the destination host structure; and
a second transverse beam, wherein a first top point of the second transverse beam is attached to a second bottom point of the first longitudinal beam of the two or more longitudinal beams at a third junction point, wherein a second top point of the second transverse beam is attached to a second bottom point of the second longitudinal beam of the two or more longitudinal beams at a fourth junction point, wherein a first bottom portion of the second transverse beam at or near the third junction point is capable of being attached to a third connection point of the destination host structure, and wherein a second bottom point of the second transverse beam at or near the fourth junction point is capable of being attached to a fourth connection point of the destination host structure;
the rigid multi-sensor unit capable of being lifted at or near the first junction point, the second junction point, the third junction point, and the fourth junction point, and subsequently being placed on the first connection point, the second connection point, the third connection point, and the fourth connection point, thereby causing at least a majority portion of each of the first transverse beam and the second transverse beam to float over the destination host structure, the floating allowing water to flow between a channel bounded by the first junction point, the second junction point, the third junction point, and the fourth junction point; and
a plurality of panel attachment mechanisms capable of:
attaching a first end of a first panel of the two or more panels to the first longitudinal beam of the two or more longitudinal beams;
attaching a second end of the first panel of the two or more panels to the second longitudinal beam of the two or more longitudinal beams;
attaching a first end of a second panel of the two or more panels to the first longitudinal beam of the two or more longitudinal beams; and
attaching a second end of the second panel of the two or more panels to the second longitudinal beam of the two or more longitudinal beams.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit comprises a plurality of longitudinal supporting components.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein at least one panel of the two or more panels is a solar panel.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit comprises at least one of a waterproof barrier, a rail, a clamp, beam, a transversal beam, a spreader beam, a spreader leg, a load spreader, a column, a dressing element, a finishing element, a panel, a solar panel, an active panel, a structural component, a sheathing system, a sensor, a thermal insulation layer, a lower face, an actuator, a grille, a board, a drip former, a fastener, a fixing member, an attachment component, a production component, a data component, a data set, a longitudinal supporting component, a ventilation channel, a cable, a cable tray, a flashing system, a waterproof curtain, an intelligent system, a drive system, a control system, a brake system, and a communication system.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit is installed in lieu of a roof or a facade of a structure.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit is affixed to a fixed structure.
7. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit is affixed to a mobile structure.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit includes a fixed or mobile supporting structure.
9. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit is installed on an existing roof or facade or structure.
10. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit includes intelligent systems that allow the multi-sensor unit to interact with people, an environment, or other systems.
11. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit comprises at least one mobile part.
12. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit creates a space that can be modified by actuators or active components.
13. The system of claim 1 wherein the multi-sensor unit comprises a rotating top that moves to track the sun.
14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the destination host structure comprises a building.
15. The system of claim 1 , wherein the destination host structure comprises a carport.
16. The system of claim 1 , wherein the two or more panels comprise at least two or more solar panels.
17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the two or more panels comprise any of one or more heating panels and electrical panels.
18. The system of claim 1 , wherein the two or more longitudinal beams comprise substantially parallel beams.