Strap mount for solar panels

摘要

A novel solar panel mounting system including a strap and one or more supports, having top flanges, attached to each other. The strap is attached between a first point and a second point on a surface. The support is designed to support a solar panel on this surface. The top flange of the support may be parallel to or at an angle to the surface. The strap may be singular or comprised of two straps one above the other. The strap may be attached to the top flange or the bottom or both. The supports may have any cross sectional shape. The strap may be attached to the support at its end or at a distance from the end; or normal to the support or at an angle to it. The length of the support is greater than the width of the strap.

主权项

1. A mounting system for a solar panel, said solar panel having an upper side and a lower side, comprising:
a) a first strap; b) a second strap; said first strap directly above said second strap and extending along the same direction as said second strap; c) a support adapted to separate said first strap from said second strap; said support having a top flange, a bottom and an end; d) said first strap attached to said top flange and said second strap attached to said bottom; e) a first attachment attaching said straps to a surface at a first point on said surface; and f) a second attachment attaching said straps to said surface at a second point on said surface; said first and second points being spaced apart; said support being between said first and second points; said first and second straps forming a triangular configuration, whereby said first strap is divided into a steeply pitched section and a gently pitched section; said gently pitched section for mounting said solar panel.