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Optimized truss foundations, adapters for optimized truss foundations, and related systems and methods

US11606059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2020
Grant dateMar 14, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2040

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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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