Patent ID: 8267359
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: F24S,H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An adjustable tilt solar panel support system, comprising: a plurality of support posts; a plurality of rotational support cradles, one each pivotally connected to one of said support posts; adjustment apparatus operatively coupling each of said rotational support cradles to each of said support posts at an axis of rotation, said adjustment apparatus including a pivot bracket attached to said support post in a generally upright orientation, a pivot pin hole for accommodating a pivot pin, and a plurality of bracket adjustment openings; and beam holders for securing at least one solar panel support beam atop each of said rotational support cradles; wherein each of said rotational support cradles includes a pivot pin hole in alignment with a pivot pin hole of one of said pivot brackets and a pivot pin, such that said support cradle is pivotally attached to said pivot bracket, said rotational support cradle further including a plurality of cradle adjustment openings, each of which aligns with at least one of said bracket adjustment openings in a pivot bracket.