Structure following roof mounted photovoltaic system

摘要

An adjustable photovoltaic panel mounting system that allows for variations in roofs and roof elements, while still maintaining a rigid and secure assembly. The specific location for supporting feet and structural elements of the mounting system may be varied to allow for variations in roof features and different panel configurations. The mounting mechanisms are adjustable in both a North/South and a East/West direction to provide for maximum layout flexibility.

主权项

1. A photovoltaic panel mounting system comprising:
a panel assembly comprising:
at least one photovoltaic panel;a first spar connected to a first edge of the panel; anda second spar oriented parallel to the first spar and connected to a second edge of the panel; andwherein each spar comprises a slot along a length of the spar; a mounting sub-structure comprising:
a plurality of feet assemblies; anda plurality of longitudinal beams, each longitudinal beam oriented perpendicular to the first and second spars, each longitudinal beam connecting at least two feet together in a column, the feet assemblies and longitudinal beams forming at least two separate columns;wherein each longitudinal beam comprises a slot along a length of the longitudinal beam; a plurality of yokes comprising:
a bottom channel, the bottom channel configured to slide along a longitudinal beam in a first direction, but grasp and hold the longitudinal beam in a second direction; a plurality of pivot blocks connected to the first spar to connect the first edge of the panel assembly to corresponding yokes on the longitudinal beams, the pivot blocks formed to slide along the slot in a spar in order to align the pivot blocks to a corresponding yoke on a longitudinal beam; and a plurality of angle struts connected to the second spar to connect the second edge of the panel assembly to corresponding yokes on the longitudinal beams, each angle strut connecting to the second spar with a sliding attachment mechanism.