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SOLAR PANEL AND EQUIPMENT MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR ROOFS

  • US 20110179727A1
  • Filed: 04/01/2011
  • Published: 07/28/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for mounting equipment, such as solar photovoltaic panels, to a roof, comprising:

  • a base plate including a bottom surface and an upper surface;

    the bottom surface including a portion forming a counterbore;

    the upper surface including an upwardly projected portion with an aperture extending through the counterbore, and an outer surface having a groove circumscribing the projection;

    the groove disposed to receive a first compressible annular seal;

    the counterbore disposed to receive a second compressible annular seal;

    the projection disposed to receive and seat a threaded fastener that passes through the aperture and secures the base plate to the roof;

    a cover piece including a bottom portion forming a threaded cavity, the cover piece configured to receive and hold the projection, cover the fastener, and compress the first annular seal; and

    the apparatus configured to provide direct contact between a portion of the bottom surface of the base plate and a top surface of the roof.

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