Anchor for solar module
US9498854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49948
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anchor for mounting one or more solar modules to a roof is disclosed. The anchor can comprise a clamp body comprising a central surface and a first arm extending from the central surface. The first arm can have a first clamping face. The clamp body can be sized and shaped to receive one or more webs extending from one or more solar modules, each web having a hem at a distal end. The first arm can comprise a first recess sized and shaped to receive a first hem of a first web of the one or more webs. A clamp member can be configured to clamp the first web against the first clamping face.
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