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US 12,476,580 B2Granted
Low profile solar panel and method of manufacture
AssigneeZampTech Sub LLC
InventorsConor Miller, Brian Butcher
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Abstract
A solar panel assembly includes a substrate and a solar array coupled to the substrate. The solar array includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells. An optical layer is disposed over the solar array. The optical layer, the solar array, and the substrate together form a solar assembly. A frame surrounds the solar assembly and includes a plurality of frame members. Each frame member of the plurality of frame members includes an arcuate member that forms an aerodynamic outer edge of the frame member.
Claims12
A mounting assembly for a solar panel, the mounting assembly comprising:
- a frame member having a channel formed therein, the frame member comprising:
- an arcuate member that forms an aerodynamic outer edge;
- and
- a notch formed on an upper member of the channel, wherein the arcuate member couples a top surface of the notch with a lower aspect of the channel;
- a T-nut that is received into and slidably disposed within the channel;
- and
- a mounting foot coupled to the T-nut, the mounting foot comprising a mounting tab extending therefrom and engaging the channel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.