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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2022
Origami Solar, Inc., Sacramento, CA (US);
Eric Hafter, Sacramento, CA (US);
John C. Patton, Rocklin, CA (US);
Origami Solar, Inc., Sacramento, CA (US);
Abstract
A mounting system may be provided for a solar panel and may include a frame having a first frame section and a first support structure. The first frame section may include an elongated piece of framework material having a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends define a lengthwise dimension. A lengthwise fold may define an intersection of a frame sidewall with a bottom flange, wherein at least a portion the frame sidewall extends above the bottom flange. A first wall opening may be provided in the frame sidewall. A panel containment structure may be provided at an upper portion of the frame sidewall and may include a lower shelf extending from the frame sidewall. The panel containment structure may engage a bottom surface of the solar panel at a first panel edge area.