US 2017/0288601 A1 · MODULAR STRAP MOUNT FOR SOLAR PANELS

Abstract

A method and apparatus for mounting a solar collector panel by itself or supported within a frame, to a surface comprising: a strap assembly, a first attachment device attached to and between the panel or frame and the strap assembly; and a second attachment means for attaching the strap assembly to the surface. The strap assembly comprises a plurality of straps attached end to end. The first attachment device could be a bolt, a screw, adhesive, etc. Alternatively, there could be a support between the panel or frame and the strap assembly. The second attachment means may be: a nail, a spike, adhesive, bolting to a stud attached to the surface, welding, ballast, adhesive tape or combinations of these.

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Dependent claims

A method of mounting a solar collector panel or a solar collector panel mounted within a frame to a surface comprising the steps of:

a) providing a plurality of straps, each having a full-thickness end;
b) attaching said straps together end overlapping end in a straight line, adjacent their ends;
c) providing a support of rectangular cross section having a top flange and a bottom flange;
said flanges being in line with said straight line;
d) providing a first attaching means;
e) attaching said top flange directly to said panel or said frame with said first attaching means;
f) providing a second attaching means;
g) attaching said strap assembly to said surface with said second attaching means;
h) providing a third attaching means;
i) attaching said bottom flange to said strap assembly with said third attaching means.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Modular strap mount for solar panels

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Modular strap mount for solar panels

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Abstract

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