Apparatus and method for positioning a module on an object
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1. A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, comprising:
- a rail formed with two or more tracks, wherein the rail further comprises a cavity substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rail; and
means for connecting the rail to the object.
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Abstract
A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
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33 Claims
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1. A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, comprising:
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a rail formed with two or more tracks, wherein the rail further comprises a cavity substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rail; and
means for connecting the rail to the object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 33)
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18. An apparatus for positioning a module on an object, comprising:
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one or more triple track rails having a proximal end, a distal end, opposing sides, and a hollow chamber extending the length of the one or more triple track rails, wherein one or more grooves is formed in an opposing side; and
a connector bracket having a plurality of flanges for demountable attachment to the module and to the one or more triple track rails, wherein at least one of the plurality of flanges is formed with an elbow.
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27. A method for installing a module on an object, comprising:
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selecting a module having a collector side, a back side, and at least two opposing edges formed with a plurality of holes;
forming a rail having at least three tracks;
including one or more semicircular grooves in the rail;
providing one or more connector brackets;
positioning the module collector side down;
mounting the rail on the back side of the module;
repositioning the module, rail and one or more connector brackets collector side up; and
installing the module, rail and one or more connector brackets on the object.
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31. A method for installing one or more devices on an object, comprising:
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arranging a footing grid on the object;
selecting a module having opposing edges;
providing one or more rails having two or more tracks; and
mounting the one or more rails on the footing grid. - View Dependent Claims (32)
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