Granted Patent B2

US 12,494,627 · App. 18/636,111 · Granted Dec 9, 2025

Inventor: Shawn Meine (Phoenix, AZ)

Assignee: Unirac, Inc.

H02G3/088H02G3/14

Abstract

Claims (50)

1 . A junction box configured to mount to a roof, the junction box comprising:

a base including:

a top surface,

a bottom surface opposite the top surface,

a first area disposed on the top surface,

a second area configured for penetrations into the roof, the second area disposed on the top surface and within a perimeter of the first area,

a groove formed within the bottom surface and bordering the second area on at least three sides, and

mounting holes disposed through the base at a location within the groove, individual mounting holes of the mounting holes configured to receive a fastener for mounting the base to the roof;

a gasket disposable within the groove; and

a lid configured to attach to the base.

2 . The junction box of claim 1 , wherein:

the base includes one or more sidewalls extending from the top surface; and

the lid is configured to attach to the one or more sidewalls.

3 . The junction box of claim 1 , wherein the top surface includes one or more indicia, markings, or visual indicators associated with the second area.

4 . The junction box of claim 1 , wherein the groove is configured to receive a sealant.

5 . The junction box of claim 1 , wherein:

the base includes an internal cavity; and

the internal cavity is configured to receive a DIN rail.

6 . The junction box of claim 1 , further comprising a gasket disposed between the lid and the base.

7 . The junction box of claim 1 , wherein the groove borders the second area on four sides.

8 . The junction box of claim 1 , wherein the gasket seals around the fastener to prevent an ingress of liquid into the roof.

9 . A junction box comprising:

a housing including:

a bottom having:

an interior surface, and

an exterior surface opposite the interior surface,

an area disposed on the bottom associated with penetrations into a mounting surface,

one or more sidewalls extending from the interior surface,

a groove disposed on the exterior surface, around the area, and within a perimeter defined by the one or more sidewalls,

a gasket disposed within the groove,

a plurality of holes located in the bottom, external to the area, and internal to the groove, wherein individual holes of the plurality of holes receive a fastener for attaching the housing to the mounting surface, and

a top; and

a lid attached to the top.

10 . The junction box of claim 9 , wherein the groove is disposed around an entirety of the area.

11 . The junction box of claim 9 , wherein the lid attaches to the top via one or more second fasteners.

12 . The junction box of claim 9 , wherein the lid hingedly attaches to the housing.

13 . The junction box of claim 9 , wherein the gasket comprises a compressible.

14 . The junction box of claim 9 , wherein the interior surface includes one or more indicia, markings, or visual indicators associated with the area.

15 . The junction box of claim 9 , further comprising a sealant disposed within the groove.

16 . A junction box comprising:

a housing including a bottom with a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface;

a first area disposed on the bottom for penetrations into a roof, the first area being less than a second area defined by a perimeter of the housing;

indicia disposed on the top surface for marking the first area;

a groove disposed on the bottom surface;

a gasket disposable within the groove and around at least three sides of the first area; and

a plurality of openings located through the bottom and external to the first area, wherein individual openings of the plurality of openings receive a fastener for securing the housing to the roof, wherein the fastener is located within the gasket.

17 . The junction box of claim 16 , wherein the gasket is disposed around at least four sides of the first area.

18 . The junction box of claim 16 , wherein at least one of the plurality of openings is located within the groove or internal to the groove.

19 . The junction box of claim 16 , wherein the fastener secures the housing to the roof such that the gasket is compressible against the roof.

20 . The junction box of claim 16 , wherein the plurality of openings are located internal to the perimeter of the groove.

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