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Structures and methods for supporting solar panels

US10128791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Brooklyn Solar Works · US

Inventors

Thomas Ludwig · Weil am Rhein, DE
Gaelen Clark McKee · Brooklyn, US
Mark Cunningham · Kennett Square, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 10, 2017
Grant date	Nov 13, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 10, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/50
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Structures and methods for supporting solar panels are provided. The structure includes a plurality of tee extrusions, a plurality of legs, a plurality of trusses, a plurality of ridge rails, and a plurality of clips. The tee extrusions form two parallel tracks upon which the legs are secured. The legs project upward from the extrusions and are coupled to the trusses, which are above and perpendicular to the trusses. At least four legs support each truss. The ridge rails sit on the truss and a parallel to the extrusions. The solar panels sit on the ridge rails and are secured to the ridge rails by the clips.

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