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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2013
Daniel J. Tarico, Phoenix, AZ (US);
James Kenneth Smith, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Michael H. Yount, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Michael Kremer, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Daniel J. Tarico, Phoenix, AZ (US);
James Kenneth Smith, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Michael H. Yount, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Michael Kremer, Gilbert, AZ (US);
ViaSol Energy Solutions, Tempe, AZ (US);
Abstract
A solar module riser assembly that is configured to allow a solar module attached thereto to fall-to-flat when not being forced into an angular position is provided. A riser assembly includes a riser support and a tube support attached to the riser support. A torque tube may extend across a plurality of riser assemblies and be retained by tube supports attached to each of the riser assemblies. A torque tube support is configured to rotate about the riser support and thereby position a solar module coupled thereto at an optimum angular orientation for solar exposure and track the sun. A first riser and second riser may be configured on opposing sides of a central drive device and lever arms attached to link bars drive tube supports when the link bar is moved. The first and second riser may be configured to create equal and opposite force on the link bar.
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