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Solar panel truss mounting systems and methods

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1259453
An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a solar panel truss mounting system comprising a base and a truss assembly coupled to the base. The truss assembly comprises a first panel rail mount, second panel rail mount parallel to the first panel rail mount, base rail mount parallel to the first and second panel rail mounts, and a plurality of support members. A first portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first and second panel rail mounts. A second portion of the plurality of support members extends between the first panel rail mount and the base rail mount. A third portion of the plurality of support members extends between the second panel rail mount and the base rail mount. The system can further comprise a plurality of connectors for coupling a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels to the truss assembly.
Research Organization:
Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0005441
Assignee:
Georgia Tech Research Corporation (Atlanta, GA)
Patent Number(s):
9,379,660
Application Number:
14/849,835
OSTI ID:
1259453
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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