Structure and Support Member for Photovoltaic Arrays
AssigneeEverest Solar Systems LLC
InventorMatthew Danning
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Abstract
A structure and support member for photovoltaic arrays is provided. The member provides a structural connection between photovoltaic modules, wind deflectors and similar hardware. The invention provides an advantage of quick and easy installation of hardware components and associated parts, and meets the demand for a single device capable of combining solar energy associated hardware into photovoltaic arrays.
Claims14
A structure and support device for photovoltaic arrays, comprising:
- a hardened, semi-rectangular structure;
- one or more angled surface areas extending from one or more vertical arm attached to the base of the structure, wherein the one or more angled surface areas provide contact regions for photovoltaic modules, wind deflectors, or similar hardware;
- a substantially V-shaped structure centered in a horizontal arm forming the roof of the structure, wherein the arms of the V-shaped structure are angled in different areas to provide contact regions for photovoltaic modules, wind deflectors, or similar hardware;
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- pegs or similar protrusions extending from the one or more angled surface areas and the arms of the V-shaped structure, wherein the pegs or similar protrusions are configured to interact with connecting regions on photovoltaic modules, wind deflectors, or similar hardware to provide a secured connection.
A structure and support member for use in a PV array to provide structure and support to PV panels and wind deflectors, wherein the structure and support member comprises:
- a. a base member;
- b. two side members extending from the base, wherein each side member extends upward in a slightly angled fashion from the base;
- c. two inward angled protrusions, each protrusion extending from one side member;
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- d. a center structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.