Pre-assembled solar panel mounting system and rapid solar panel mounting system

摘要

A solar panel mounting system includes first and second mounting supports, at least one having a lower mounting ledge, and at least the other having an upper mounting ledge. At least two brackets each have a first platform coupled to the lower mounting ledge and a second platform spaced apart therefrom. Each bracket includes a first hinge portion with a curved channel and a first catch. A first frame, at a first end, has a panel gripping portion for gripping an edge of a solar panel oriented generally parallel to the lower mounting ledge, and at an opposing second end has a second hinge portion with a flange and a curved hook extending therefrom. The first hinge portion is configured to rotatably receive the second hinge portion. The hook is received in the channel and retained by the first catch and the flange is supported on the second platform.

主权项

1. A solar panel mounting system for use with a solar panel, the mounting system comprising:
first and second mounting supports, at least one of the first and second mounting supports having a lower mounting ledge, and at least the other of the first and second mounting supports having an upper mounting ledge; at least two brackets coupled to the lower mounting ledge, each of the brackets including a first platform coupled to the lower mounting ledge and a second platform spaced apart from the first platform, each bracket further including a first hinge portion formed proximate the second platform, the first hinge portion including a curved channel and a first catch; and a first frame having at a first end thereof a panel gripping portion configured to grip the solar panel at an edge thereof oriented generally parallel with respect to the lower mounting ledge, and having at an opposing second end a second hinge portion comprising a flange and a curved hook extending from the flange, the first hinge portion of each of the at least two brackets being configured to rotatably receive the second hinge portion, wherein the curved hook is received in the curved channel and retained by the first catch and the flange is supported on the second platform of the at least two brackets.