Support system for solar energy generator panels
View Patent ↗A support system for a solar panel comprises a plurality of legs configured to receive multiple solar panels. The legs each comprise a base, a plurality of shafts, and a support precipice. The support precipice is divided into two sides by a t-bar. The first side comprises a guiding wing to effectuate modular assembly of the support system. The second side comprises a beveled edge to effectuate secure coupling of a solar panel. The system is able to be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools or implements. The system is also movable.
1. A leg for supporting a solar panel over a surface, comprising
a. a base positioned on the surface;
b. a plurality of support shafts coupled to the base;
c. a support platform, comprising a first side and a second side, coupled to the support shafts, wherein the first side comprises a guiding wing, wherein the guiding wing protrudes outward from the support platform at an acute angle of greater than zero relative to the surface; and
d. a t-bar coupled to the support platform through the bottom of the t-bar, thereby separating the first and second sides of the support platform, wherein
the t-bar comprises: (i) an angled base at the bottom of the t-bar, the bottom of the angled base being wider than the top of the angled base, (ii) a first lip at an upper portion of the t-bar facing the first side of the support platform, and (iii) a second lip at the upper portion of the t-bar facing the second side of the support platform, and
the angled base, the first lip and the guiding wing cooperate to form a channel for receiving and structurally supporting a solar panel parallel to the surface.
2. The leg of claim 1 wherein the base, plurality of support shafts, support platform and t-bar are coupled by any one of spot welds, bolts, and a combination thereof.
3. The leg of claim 1 wherein the base, plurality of support shafts, support platform and t-bar form a single body.
4. The leg of claim 1 wherein the t-bar is bilaterally symmetrical.