Photovoltaic module accessory clamp
US12255574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bracket assembly for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic (PV) accessories, the bracket assembly comprises a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket comprises a first clamp member and a second clamp member attached by means of a tightening means. The first clamp member includes a first plate and a second plate with an opening being attached to form an angle therebetween. The second clamp member includes a clamp plate with a slot and a pair of flanges. The second bracket comprises an attachment structure having a pair of outer channels with a structural member connected therebetween and a middle channel attached and positioned at a lower plane with the structural member, a pair of arms and a plurality of flanges attached to a distal end of the pair of outer channels, the middle channel and the pair of arms.
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