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Installation system for photovoltaic modules

  • US 9,882,067 B2
  • Filed: 07/19/2012
  • Issued: 01/30/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A solar panel array support system, the solar panel array being formed of a plurality of solar panels supported juxtaposed with one another along an array axis, the solar panel array support system comprising:

  • a plurality of support elements, each having a support stanchion, the support stanchion having first and second support terminations, the distal ends of the first and second support terminations being disposed substantially orthogonal to the array axis, there being provided an unobstructed spatial region intermediate of the first and second support terminations, the unobstructed spatial region being configured to accommodate the passage of a vehicle therewithin;

    at least one solar panel supported on the supporting elements;

    a vehicle for transporting the solar panels disposed for travel through and within the unobstructed spatial region, said vehicle having first and second wheels arranged on opposing sides of said vehicle; and

    first and second track structures, each extending substantially parallel to the array axis and coupled to the distal end of a respective one of the first and second support terminations, said first and second track structures, each having a first elongated portion for engaging and supporting respectively associated ones of the first and second wheels, at least two of the plurality of support elements and said first and second track structures forming a rack arrangement for engaging and supporting the solar panel array.

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