Patent ID: 9438161
Filing Date: 2016-09-06
CPC Classification: F16B,H02G,H02S,Y02E,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a fastener having a first end and a second end, wherein the fastener is configured to extend between at least two photovoltaic panels each comprising a first side and a second side, the first end of the fastener is disposed on the first sides of the at least two photovoltaic panels, and the second end of the fastener is disposed on the second sides of the at least two photovoltaic panels; a bracket having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein the first side is connected to the first end of the fastener, and wherein the second side comprises a mounting surface configured to mount to a device configured to service the at least two photovoltaic panels; and a plate connected to the second end of the fastener, wherein the fastener, the bracket, and the plate are configured to clamp the at least two photovoltaic panels between the bracket and the plate, and wherein the device comprises a junction box.