US 11,309,831 B2 · Solar panel guard system

Abstract

A solar panel guard system includes a bracket that includes a clip disposed at a first distal end of the bracket. The clip is configured to removably attach to a solar panel. The bracket further includes a leg extending from the clip to a second distal end of the bracket. The solar panel guard system further includes a guard structure including an upper edge configured to be disposed proximate the solar panel and a lower edge configured to be disposed proximate a surface that is disposed under the solar panel. The guard structure is configured to prevent objects from entering under the solar panel. The solar panel guard system further includes a fastening device configured to removably secure the guard structure to the leg of the bracket via an opening formed by the guard structure.

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Dependent claims

A solar panel guard system comprising:

a bracket comprising:
a clip disposed at a first distal end of the bracket, wherein the clip removably attaches to a lip of a solar panel;
and
a leg comprising a body that extends from the clip to a second distal end of the bracket, wherein the leg further comprises a protrusion that extends from the body;
a guard structure comprising an upper edge to be disposed proximate the solar panel and a lower edge to be disposed proximate a surface that is disposed under the solar panel, wherein the guard structure is to prevent objects from entering under the solar panel;
and
a fastening device, wherein the protrusion of the leg passes through the guard structure and connects to the fastening device to secure the guard structure between the body of the leg and the fastening device.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Abstract

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