Patent ID: 9291370
Filing Date: 2016-03-22
CPC Classification: E04B,E04G,F24S,H02S,Y02B,Y02E,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A solar panel clamp, comprising: first and second clamp portions; the first clamp portion comprising a first end and a second end, the first clamp portion having a first set of recesses adjacent the first end and a second set of recesses adjacent the second end; the second clamp portion comprising a first end and a second end, the second clamp portion having a first set of projections positioned adjacent the first end and a second set of projections adjacent the second end; a fastener engageable with the first and second clamp portions; wherein the second ends of the clamp portions are capable of clamping a standing seam therebetween, and the first ends of the clamp portions are spaced apart, such that the two clamp portions form a Y-shape; wherein the fastener has a loosened configuration in which the first set of projections are retained within the first set of recesses and the second set of projections are spaced apart from the second set of recesses by a first distance; and wherein the fastener further has a tightened configuration in which the second set of projections are positioned closer to the second set of recesses than said first distance.