Apparatus for securing and covering a clamping device for solar panel modules

A clamping assembly comprising:

• a. a bolt comprising:
• i. an enlarged end comprising at least one serration on a top surface of the enlarged end configured to penetrate a surface treatment layer of a solar panel rail guide;
• ii. a cylindrical member having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is coupled to the top surface of the enlarged end so that the cylindrical member is perpendicular to the enlarged end;
• b. a nut comprising at least one serration on a bottom side of the nut configured to penetrate a surface treatment layer of a support bracket and the nut being coupled to the second end of the cylindrical member through an opening on the bottom side;
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• c. the enlarged end is configured for:
• i. insertion in a first orientation along a length of the solar panel rail guide;
• ii. rotation to a second orientation such that the enlarged end engages the rail support guide;
• d. a semi-cylindrical sleeve having an upper end engaging the bottom side of the nut and a lower end configured to engage the solar panel rail guide, wherein the sleeve comprises:
• i. a semi-cylindrical outer cover having an open top, an open bottom and a longitudinally-extending sidewall opening extending between an outer surface and an inner surface thereof;
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• ii. a semi-cylindrical connector concentrically disposed within the outer cover and radially coupled to the inner surface of the outer cover by a plurality of flanges, the connector comprising an open top, an open bottom and a longitudinally-extending sidewall opening extending between an outer surface and an inner surface thereof and aligned with the sidewall opening of the outer cover, the connector comprised of a resilient material that is configured to snap onto, and secure the connector around a portion of the cylindrical member of the clamping assembly in a direction perpendicular to the cylindrical member.