Patent ID: 9163861
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: A47J,E04B,F24S,H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A solar panel truss mounting system, comprising: a base; a truss assembly coupled to the base, the truss assembly comprising: a plurality of connectors coupled to the truss assembly adjacent the first and second panel rail mounts, the connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly; wherein the second portion of the plurality of support members comprises a first support member, the first support member comprising a first end coupled to the first panel rail mount at a first position on the first panel rail mount and a second end coupled to the base rail mount at a first position on the base rail mount, the first end formed by the intersection of: wherein the second portion of the plurality of support members further comprises a second support member, the second support member comprising a first end coupled to the first panel rail mount at the first position on the first panel rail mount and a second end coupled to the base rail mount at a second position on the base rail mount distinct from the first position on the base rail mount, the first end formed by the intersection of: wherein the system further comprises a first fastener disposed through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, the first fastener coupling the first and second support members to the first panel rail mount.