Photovoltaic module mounting system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8266848
SERIAL NO

13403620

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A solar array mounting system having unique installation, load distribution, and grounding features, and which is adaptable for mounting solar panels having no external frame. The solar array mounting system includes flexible, pedestal-style feet and structural links connected in a grid formation on the mounting surface. The photovoltaic modules are secured in place via the use of attachment clamps that grip the edge of the typically glass substrate. The panel mounting clamps are then held in place by tilt brackets and/or mid-link brackets that provide fixation for the clamps and align the solar panels at a tilt to the horizontal mounting surface. The tilt brackets are held in place atop the flexible feet and connected link members thus creating a complete mounting structure.

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  • SUNLINK CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Holland, Rodney H Novato, US 4 262
Miros, Robert H J Fairfax, US 34 912
Mittan, Margaret Birmingham Oakland, US 11 395
Seery, Martin N San Rafael, US 5 265

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