Solar array support structure, mounting rail and method of installation thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8776454
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13079947

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Disclosed herein is a mounting rail for a solar array support structure that includes a main body having a top and a bottom, the main body extending from a first end to a second end, the main body including a dual web having a first vertical element and a second vertical element. Further, the mounting rail includes a solar panel mounting portion extending along the top of the main body, the solar panel mounting portion configured to secure the solar panel to the mounting rail. Finally, the mounting rail includes a first flange extending from the bottom of the first vertical element, the first flange including a first pair of holes configured to receive two ends of a U-bolt, the first pair of holes spaced apart substantially equal to a width of a horizontal rail of a solar array support structure.

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SOLAR FOUNDATIONS USA INC6103 WINTERHAVEN DRIVE NEWARK DE 19702

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Zuritis, Michael Ballston Lake, US 16 276

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