SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS
In various embodiments, a mounting system may comprise a downslope rail, an upslope rail, a first clamp and a second clamp. The downslope rail may have a first profile and comprising a downslope face and an upslope shelf. The upslope rail may have a second profile and comprising a downslope shelf and an upslope face. The first clamp may be configured to engage the downslope face and accept the installation of a first end of a solar panel. The second clamp may be configured to engage the upslope face and retain a second end of the solar panel against a downslope shelf
1 . A mounting system, comprising:
a downslope rail having a first profile and comprising a downslope face and an upslope shelf;
an upslope rail have a second profile and comprising a downslope shelf and an upslope face;
a first clamp configured to engage the downslope face and accept the installation of a first end of a solar panel; and
a second clamp configured to engage the upslope face and retain a second end of the solar panel against a downslope shelf
2 . The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the downslope face comprises a plurality of serrations.
3 . The mounting system of claim 2 , wherein the first clamp is configured to engage the plurality of serrations.
4 . The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the solar panel is configured to pivot into the first clamp.
5 . The mounting system of claim 4 , wherein the solar panel is configured to create an upward load on the first clamp in response to the pivoting.
6 . The mounting system of claim 4 , wherein the solar panel causes the first clamp to load the serrations in response to the pivoting.
7 . The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the upslope shelf includes a fulcrum.
8 . The mounting system of claim 7 , wherein the solar panels rocks into a channel defined between the first clamp and the up slope shelf
9 . The mounting system of claim 8 , wherein the solar panels rocks on the fulcrum.
10 . The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the downslope rail includes a slot that is configured to receive a fastener.
11 . The mounting system of claim 10 , wherein the first clamp is configured to receive a portion of the fastener.
12 . The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the first clamp is configured to support an array skirt.
13 . The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the first clamp comprises a support slot and a support shelf
14 . The mounting system of claim 13 , wherein an array skirt is configured to engage the support slot and the support shelf