Patent ID: 8418688
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: F24S,H02S,Y02B,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An assembly for mounting a solar panel to a structural surface, the assembly comprising: a first frame member adapted to receive and retain a first end portion of a solar panel; and a first mounting foot adapted for attachment to the structural surface and comprising a base portion adapted for attachment to the structural surface, and a flange fixed to said base portion and spaced from said base portion, and having a free edge; wherein said first frame member is provided with a pocket for the receiving and retaining of the first end portion of the solar panel, and with a capture opening defined by first and second walls spaced apart to receive and retain therebetween said flange of said first mounting foot; wherein said second wall is in part sloped so as to receive said flange of said first mounting foot and guide said flange into said capture opening; wherein said first frame member is provided with a capture tooth adapted to bitingly engage said flange of said first mounting foot when said flange is disposed substantially fully in said first frame member capture opening; wherein said first frame member and said first mounting foot are adapted to rotatably interlock with each other to mount the first end portion of the solar panel on the structural surface.