METHODS AND APPARATUSES TO SUPPORT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

摘要

Methods and apparatuses to support photovoltaic (“PV”) modules are described. A saddle bracket has a mounting surface to support one or more PV modules over a tube, a gusset coupled to the mounting surface, and a mounting feature coupled to the gusset to couple to the tube. A grounding washer has a first portion to couple to a support; and a second portion coupled to the first portion to provide a ground path to a PV module. A PV system has a saddle bracket; a PV module over the saddle bracket; and a grounding washer coupled to the saddle bracket and the PV module. Saddle brackets can be coupled to a torque tube at predetermined locations. PV modules can be coupled to the saddle brackets.

主权项

1. A saddle bracket to support one or more photovoltaic (“PV”) modules over a tube, comprising:
a mounting surface configured to support the one or more PV modules over the tube, a first gusset coupled to the mounting surface; and a mounting feature coupled to the first gusset, the mounting feature configured to couple to the tube.