Solar panel mounting structure, solar panel system, and methods of making and installing thereof
US6968654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting structure for a solar panel unit, and a system of solar panel units are disclosed that are easy to manufacture and to install. The mounting structure has a relatively simple frame that can be formed by sheet metal bending operations. The solar panel unit also has a smooth exterior surface reducing wind uplift forces on the panel unit and the system.
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