Patent ID: 8939143
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: F24S,H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A solar array column cap comprising: a main body extending between a left side and a right side to define a channel, the channel configured to at least partially receive a vertical column of a solar array support structure such that the main body surrounds the vertical column; a left flange extending radially outwardly from the left side of the channel; a right flange extending radially outwardly from the right side of the channel; a left upper flap extending from a top edge of the left flange; and a right upper flap extending from a top edge of the right flange, the right upper flap and left upper flap being co-planar, the left upper flap configured to receive a first end of a U-bolt and the right upper flap configured to receive a second end of the U-bolt such that the solar array column cap is configured to retain a horizontal beam in a position above the solar array column cap, wherein the left upper flap and the right upper flap are not directly connected.