Optimized truss foundations, adapters for optimized truss foundations, and related systems and methods
US10615739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An A-frame-shaped truss foundation system for a single-axis tracker with a bearing assembly sitting atop a pair of adjacent angled truss legs joined together with an adapter so that the axis of rotation of the tracker is aligned with a work point of the A-frame. Several such foundation systems are arranged along a North-South row to support a tracker torque tube.
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