System and method for anchoring solar panels to a flat surface

Details System and method for anchoring solar panels to a flat surface System and method for anchoring solar panels to a flat surface

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Yuen, Henry (Department: 3749)

Stoves and furnaces

Solar heat collector

Solar collector supported on existing roof structure

C052S090200, C052S173300

Reexamination Certificate

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07921843

ABSTRACT:
A mounting system that is used to mount a solar panel array to a flat roof. The system utilizes mounting supports that hold solar panels at an inclined angle. Each mounting support includes a first mounting ledge, a second mounting ledge, a flat base section and an inclined section that is disposed between the flat base section and the first mounting ledge. The first mounting ledge, second mounting ledge, flat base section and inclined section are all integrally formed from a common sheet of metal. A solar panel is attached between two of the mounting supports. Once mounted, the solar panel extends from the first mounting ledge of a first mounting support to a second mounting ledge of a second mounting support. Weights are then placed on the flat base section of the mounting supports to passively anchor the assembly to the roof.

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