Assembly for locking and grounding solar panel modules to mounting components
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1. A mounting assembly for installing a solar panel array to a roof comprising:
- a. a mounting plate for receiving a solar panel module; and
b. a securing apparatus rotatably coupled to the mounting plate for affixing the solar panel module to the mounting plate;
c. the mounting plate further comprising and end; and
d. the securing apparatus further comprising;
i. a wedge; and
ii. an elongated section beneath the wedge further comprising a raised portion for penetrating a layer on the solar panel module.
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Abstract
In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing array skirts and solar panel modules in an array on a roof by utilizing rotatable locking mechanisms that both secure the solar panel modules to mounting plates and splices as well as providing a grounding path between the solar panel modules and the entire array. A method of installation of the assembly is also provided.
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23 Claims
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1. A mounting assembly for installing a solar panel array to a roof comprising:
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a. a mounting plate for receiving a solar panel module; and b. a securing apparatus rotatably coupled to the mounting plate for affixing the solar panel module to the mounting plate; c. the mounting plate further comprising and end; and d. the securing apparatus further comprising; i. a wedge; and ii. an elongated section beneath the wedge further comprising a raised portion for penetrating a layer on the solar panel module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A mounting assembly for installing a solar panel array to a roof comprising:
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a. a mounting plate for receiving a solar panel module; and b. a securing apparatus rotataly coupled to the mounting plate for affixing the solar panel module to the mounting plate; c. the mounting plate further comprising i. a first section further comprising a first end; and ii. a second section comprising a second end and such that the first and second ends are opposite each other; d. the securing apparatus further comprising; i. a wedge; and ii. an elongated section beneath the wedge further comprising a raised portion for penetrating a layer on the solar panel module. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of securing and grounding a solar panel module to a mounting plate comprising the steps of:
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a. lowering a portion of a solar panel module between an end of a mounting plate and a securing apparatus that is rotatably coupled to the mounting plate, the securing apparatus comprising a wedge and an elongated section beneath the wedge further comprising a raised portion; and b. moving the securing apparatus from an open to a locked position such that; i. the wedge of the securing apparatus laterally moves the portion of the solar panel module into the end of the mounting plate; and ii. the raised portion penetrates a layer of the solar panel module and creates a grounding path between the solar panel module and the mounting plate. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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