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US 2015/0102186 A1Published application
Panel support structure
OwnerRichard Pantelinventor
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Abstract
A plurality of support structures that may be secured to a surface and may support panels, such as solar modules. The support structures may include a first side that forms a channel and a second side that forms a support flange. A first edge of a panel may be placed within the channel and a second opposing edge of the panel may be secured to the support flange.
Claims18
A device for securing a panel comprising:
- a support structure comprising a first side, a second side, and a base in between the first side and second side,
- wherein the first side comprises a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end is connected to the base and the top end forms a channel, wherein the channel is substantially facing away from the second side,
- wherein the second side comprises a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end is connected to the base and the top end forms a support flange.
A support device comprising:
- a first support structure having a first base and a first side, wherein the first side comprises a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end is connected to the base and the top end forms a channel;
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- a second support structure having a second base and a second side, wherein the second side comprises a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end is connected to the base, and the top end forms a support flange.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.