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Assembly and method for mounting solar panels to structural surfaces

US8418688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2009
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly for mounting solar panels to structural surfaces includes a frame member adapted to receive and retain a first end portion of a solar panel, and a mounting foot adapted for attachment to the structural surface, wherein the frame member and the mounting foot are adapted for interlocking engagement with each other to mount an end of a solar panel on the structural surface.

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