Patent ID: 7513250
Filing Date: 2009-04-07
Classification: F24S,H02S,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. Positioning apparatus for a support surface mounted solar energy system including a lift structure attached to at least one pivotal axis mounted solar panel, said pivotal axis extending along one lateral edge of the panel, said apparatus comprising; an upstanding mast attached to said solar panel, said mast being spaced from the solar panel pivotal axis and extending away from the support surface, a base structure mounted on the support surface and extending transversely to the solar panel pivotal axis, at least one swing link connected at one end thereof to said mast and the opposite end mounted in pivotal relation to the base structure, and an extensible link pivotally connected between the mast and an intermediate point on the base structure between the mast and the solar panel pivotal axis.