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Solar tracker systems and methods including a rail assembly

US11984842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FTC Solar, Inc. · US

Inventors

Tamilarasan Mouniandy · Chennai, IN
Nagendra Srinivas Cherukupalli · Saratoga, US
Baskaran Subbarayan · Chennai, IN
Rajesh Shanmugasundaram · Chennai, IN
Sait Abdul Kareem · Chennai, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 23, 2022
Grant date	May 14, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 23, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/50
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Solar tracker systems include a rotatable tube defining a longitudinal axis and a rail mounted on the rotatable tube. The rail extends transversely outward of the tube between first and second opposed ends. The solar tracker system further includes a photovoltaic panel assembly attached to the rail and a rail connector securing the rail to the rotatable tube. The rail connector includes at least one clip attached to the rail and a lock bracket defining a notch receiving the clip therein such that the clip applies tension on the lock bracket.

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