Solar array support methods and systems
AssigneeP4P Holdings, LLC
InventorSteven CONGER
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Abstract
Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for supporting a solar panel array includes the use of support columns and cables suspended between the support columns, with the solar panels received by solar panel receivers that are adapted to couple to the cables. The solar panel array may then be used to provide power as well as shelter. Cooling, lighting, security, or other devices may be added to the solar panel array.
Claims11
(canceled)
A method of supporting a solar panel array comprising:
- providing a plurality of anchors;
- providing a first support cable between a first and a second anchor;
- providing a second support cable between a third and a fourth anchor;
- disposing the first support cable and the second support cable such that the cables are generally parallel in their respective axial directions;
- securing one or more solar panel receivers to the first support cable and the second support cable, wherein the one or more solar panel receivers are adapted to receive a solar panel.
A system for supporting a solar panel array, the system comprising:
- two pairs of columns, each pair having a first column and a second column;
- a first cable suspended between the first columns;
- a second cable suspended between the second columns;
- a plurality of panel receivers, each adapted for receiving a number of solar panels, the panel receivers being secured to each of the two cables;
- and wherein each panel receiver includes a number of curved struts and a number of horizontal struts connected to the curved struts.
A system for supporting a solar panel array, the system comprising:
- two pairs of columns, each pair having a first column and a second column, a first cable suspended between the first columns;
- a second cable suspended between the second columns and disposed above the first cable;
- a number of solar panels;
- a plurality of panel receivers, each adapted for receiving the number of solar panels, the panel receivers being secured to each of the two cables such that the solar panels have an upper end connected to the second cable and a lower end connected to the first cable, and wherein the solar panels are mounted at a desired angle with respect to incident sunlight.
A system for supporting a solar panel array, the system comprising:
- a plurality of columns;
- a first cable suspended between a pair of first columns;
- a second cable suspended between a pair of second columns;
- a plurality of panel receivers, each adapted for receiving a number of solar panels, the panels receivers being secured to each of the two cables;
- wherein at least two of the columns are longer than the other columns;
- wherein at least one of the cables are secured to an anchoring device;
- and
- a stability cable is coupled between at least one pair of columns.
A system for supporting a solar panel array, the system comprising:
- first, second, third and fourth anchor points;
- a first support cable suspended between the first and second anchor points;
- a second support cable suspended between the third and fourth anchor points;
- a plurality of solar panel receivers each adapted to receive a solar panel, the solar panel receivers being secured to the first support cable and the second support cable;
- a plurality of moment connections incorporated on struts of the panel receiver;
- and
- wherein the columns are tall enough to allow a desired activity to occur beneath the system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.