Minimal ballasted surface mounting system and method
US8505248B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A minimal, ballasted roof mounting system and method are provided. The mounting system has a staggered interlocking mounting structure, movable anchors, aerodynamic deflectors that also act as thermal chimneys and grounding of the solar panels without external wiring.
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