MODULAR STRAP MOUNT FOR SOLAR PANELS

摘要

A method and apparatus for mounting a solar collector panel by itself or supported within a frame, to a surface comprising: a strap assembly, a first attachment device attached to and between the panel or frame and the strap assembly; and a second attachment means for attaching the strap assembly to the surface. The strap assembly comprises a plurality of straps attached end to end. The first attachment device could be a bolt, a screw, adhesive, etc. Alternatively, there could be a support between the panel or frame and the strap assembly. The second attachment means may be: a nail, a spike, adhesive, bolting to a stud attached to the surface, welding, ballast, adhesive tape or combinations of these.

主权项

1. An apparatus for mounting a solar collector panel or a solar collector panel mounted within a frame to a surface comprising:
a) a strap assembly comprising a plurality of straps, each having a full-thickness end, attached in a straight line end overlapping end; b) a support of rectangular cross section having a top flange and a bottom flange; said flanges being in line with said straight line; said bottom flange attached to at least one of said plurality of straps; said top flange being attached to one of said solar collector panel and said frame c) a first attaching means attaching said top flange directly to said panel or said frame; d) a second attaching means attaching said strap assembly to said surface; and e) a third attaching means attaching said bottom flange to said strap assembly.