Pivotable support structure for cross canal solar array
Abstract
A cross canal support structure for photovoltaic cells is disclosed. The structure includes a major frame having disconnectable and hinged connections to anchors at its corners, on either side of the canal. The major frame carries a plurality of minor frames, which are inclinable at an angle with respect to the major frame with the use of fixed or adjustable mounting plates. The combination of the major frame's tilt and the minor frame tilt enables fabrication of support structures that hold panels at latitude inclination for various portions of a canal.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Tectonicus Constructs, LLC, Tucson, AZ (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 2222142
- Patent Number(s):
- 11728760
- Application Number:
- 17/349,795
- Assignee:
- Tectonicus Constructs, LLC (Tucson, AZ)
- DOE Contract Number:
- SC0020022
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 06/16/2021
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING
Citation Formats
Lepley, Benjamin, and Cairo, George. Pivotable support structure for cross canal solar array. United States: N. p., 2023.
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Lepley, Benjamin, & Cairo, George. Pivotable support structure for cross canal solar array. United States.
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"Pivotable support structure for cross canal solar array". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/2222142.
@article{osti_2222142,
title = {Pivotable support structure for cross canal solar array},
author = {Lepley, Benjamin and Cairo, George},
abstractNote = {A cross canal support structure for photovoltaic cells is disclosed. The structure includes a major frame having disconnectable and hinged connections to anchors at its corners, on either side of the canal. The major frame carries a plurality of minor frames, which are inclinable at an angle with respect to the major frame with the use of fixed or adjustable mounting plates. The combination of the major frame's tilt and the minor frame tilt enables fabrication of support structures that hold panels at latitude inclination for various portions of a canal.},
doi = {},
journal = {},
number = ,
volume = ,
place = {United States},
year = {2023},
month = {8}
}
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