Patent ID: 11936332
Assignee: QUICK MOUNT PV
Field: Thermal processes and apparatus (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC H  F  Y | IPC F  H

Claim 10:
11. A roof mounting system for installing at least one PV module on a roof surface, the roof mounting system comprising:
(a.) a base mount assembly attached to a roof surface, the base mount assembly comprising:
(i.) a base member having a top surface comprising:
(1.) a substantially flat area; and
(2.) a rounded upstanding portion extending directly away from the base and defining a distal end aperture;

(ii.) a block member comprising:
(1.) a first portion substantially parallel to the roof surface, configured to fit over the base member upstanding portion, and comprising a through hole configured to surround the upstanding portion; and
(2.) a second portion integral to the block and extending away from the roof surface and comprising a vertical groove;

(iii.) a tightening means attaching the base mount assembly to the roof surface by insertion through said through hole and said distal end aperture, the tightening means having a head portion; and
(iv.) a sealing washer on the tightening means and adapted to seal the base mount assembly to prevent seepage of water, wherein the sealing washer comprises a rigid portion in contact with the tightening means head portion and a deformable component in contact with:
(1.) the block member first portion;
(2.) the tightening means; and
(3.) the upstanding portion distal end; and

(v.) wherein the deformable component is compressed between:
(1.) the tightening means head and the block member first portion; and
(2.) the tightening means head and the upstanding portion distal end;

(b.) a structural member supporting the at least one PV module above the roof, the structural member having a structural member groove running the entire length of the structural member; and
(c.) a clamp assembly connecting the at least one PV module to the structural member.