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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2015
Applicant:
Solarcity Corporation, San Mateo, CA (US);
Inventor:
Martin Seery, San Rafael, CA (US);
Assignee:
SolarCity Corporation, San Mateo, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04D 13/18 (2018.01); H01L 31/048 (2014.01); H02S 20/23 (2014.01); H02S 30/10 (2014.01); H02S 20/24 (2014.01); F24S 25/632 (2018.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H02S 20/23 (2014.12); F24S 25/632 (2018.05); H02S 20/24 (2014.12); H02S 30/10 (2014.12); Y02B 10/12 (2013.01); Y02E 10/47 (2013.01);
Abstract
Assemblies and couplings for mounting PV modules are provided. An assembly is provided to avoid conflicts between linkages used to adjoin adjacent PV modules and leveling feet used to mount the PV modules to supporting structure. Specifically, an interlock support coupling is provided that may include a shaft with a locking portion disposed at the end that interfaces with an interlock bracket used to couple adjacent PV modules and a housing with an opening for receiving a connection with a supporting foot. An interlock bracket may be provided with a slot for receiving an interlock support coupling.