IP Library Patent Application 13749666
Patent Application
App. No. 13/749,666

Support System for Solar Energy Generator Panels

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App. No.
13/749,666
Abstract

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.

Claims (28)

1 . A leg for supporting a solar panel, comprising

a. a base;

b. a plurality of support shafts coupled to the base; and

c. a support precipice, comprising a first side and a second side, coupled to the support shafts.

2 . The leg of claim 1 further comprising a t-bar coupled to the support precipice for separating the first and second sides of the support precipice.

3 . The leg of claim 2 wherein the base, plurality of support shafts, support precipice and t-bar are coupled by any one of spot welds, bolts, and a combination thereof.

4 . The leg of claim 1 wherein the base, plurality of support shafts, support precipice and t-bar are integrally formed as an extrudate.

5 . The leg of claim 1 wherein the first side of the support precipice further comprises a guiding wing for guiding solar panels during assembly.

6 . The leg of claim 5 wherein the guiding wing protrudes outward from the support precipice at an angle relative to a plane defined by one of the support precipice, base, and a combination thereof.

7 . The leg of claim 2 wherein the t-bar comprises an angled base for effectuating simple assembly.

8 . The leg of claim 2 wherein the t-bar is bilaterally symmetrical.

9 . The leg of claim 2 wherein the t-bar comprises lips to effectuate secure coupling of solar panels thereto.

10 . A system for supporting solar cells comprising a plurality of legs, wherein the legs each have a first and a second receptacle, wherein the first and second receptacles are each configured to receive the perimeter of a solar panel.

11 . The system of claim 10 wherein the first receptacle comprises a guiding wing to effectuate modular assembly.

12 . The system of claim 10 wherein the legs are configured such that the solar panel is substantially flat when supported by the legs.

13 . A leg for supporting a solar panel comprising:

a. a base;

b. a plurality of support shafts coupled to the base;

c. a support precipice comprising a first receptacle and a second receptacle; and

d. a t-bar coupled to the support receptacle for separating the first receptacle and the second receptacle.

14 . The leg of claim 13 wherein at least one of the first receptacle and the second receptacle comprise a guiding wing for effectuating modular assembly.

15 . The leg of claim 13 wherein the base, plurality of support shafts, support precipice and t-bar are coupled by any one of spot welds, bolts, and a combination thereof

16 . The leg of claim 13 wherein the base, plurality of support shafts, support precipice and t-bar are integrally formed as an extrudate.

17 . The leg of claim 13 wherein the first receptacle further comprises a guiding wing for guiding solar panels during assembly.

18 . The leg of claim 17 wherein the guiding wing protrudes outward from the support precipice at an angle relative to a plane defined by one of the support precipice, base, and a combination thereof.

19 . The leg of claim 13 wherein the t-bar comprises an angled base for effectuating simple assembly.

20 . The leg of claim 13 wherein the t-bar is bilaterally symmetrical.

21 . (canceled)

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2013
From: BULLER, BENYAMIN; GRONET, CHRIS; TRUMAN, KELLY; BREZOCZKY, THOMAS
To: SOLYNDRA, INC.
Reel/Frame 031352/0803 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2013
From: SOLYNDRA, INC.
To: SOLYNDRA LLC
Reel/Frame 031352/0809 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2013
From: SOLYNDRA LLC
To: SOLYNDRA RESIDUAL TRUST
Reel/Frame 031353/0780 →