Patent ID: 8316590
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: F24S,H02S,Y02B,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A two-tier, foldable panel support system constituted by a plurality of intersecting upper panel rails and lower support joists, configured to support an array of solar panels, said two-tier, foldable panel support system comprising: a) connectors at intersections of said upper panel rails and lower support joists to facilitate unitary folding and unfolding of said two-tier, foldable panel support system, wherein, in a folded position all of said panel rails and said support joists are aligned in a substantially compacted arrangement to facilitate rigging for transport in a motorized road transport vehicle; and, b) at least one non-conductive washer between said support joists and said panel rails at each said intersection to facilitate unitary folding and unfolding of said panel support structure in unison, and wherein said two-tier foldable panel support system is configured in said folded position to facilitate rigging for transport by a motorized road transport vehicle, and said upper panel rails are tubular with a top wall, bottom wall and side walls, and said top walls have a varied thickness with the thickest portion being at a central position between said two opposing side walls.