Wire management clips for solar array

Abstract

A device for mounting wires to a solar module includes a first portion having a flange, and a second portion forming a catch and having tab. The first portion, the flange, and the second portion are configured to mount the device, and the catch is configured to hold one or more wires. The first portion includes a first member, and the flange extends from the first member. The second portion includes a second member extending from the first member, a third member extending from the second member, and a fourth member extending from the third member. The tab extends from the fourth member. The second member, the third member, and the fourth member form the catch. A solar array includes one or more solar modules, one or more solar module mounting components, one or more wires, and one or more devices configured to mount the wires.

Description

WIRE MANAGEMENT CLIPS FOR SOLAR ARRAYCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 666,987, which was filed July 2, 2024, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUNDField of the Disclosure

[0002] The present disclosure relates to devices, assemblies, and methods for mounting wires to a solar array. In particular, the disclosure relates to wire management clips for the side of a solar module for securely mounting one or more wires to the underside of a solar module, which allow for use with multiple wire sizes, rail and rail-free solar mounting assemblies, multiple solar module thicknesses, and flanged and flangeless solar module frames. Additionally, the disclosure relates to wire management clips for rails for securely mounting one or more wires to a rail based solar array, which allow for use with multiple wire sizes.Description of Related Art

[0003] Cable management related to solar arrays is critical for maintaining low maintenance, safe, and efficient photovoltaic systems. Loose, unsecured wires can be hazardous in that the opportunity for accidental yet potentially catastrophic events such as fires, electrocutions, undesirable electrification of components, surges, and system failures are greatly amplified.

[0004] Several solutions for wire management in solar arrays are known, however, they are not without drawbacks. For example, conduit-based wire management is costly and cumbersome to install and adjust. Wire clamps are often unreliable as they require complicated fastening means that may unintentionally become unfastened and clamping can be fastidious in that the right amount of pressure is required to secure wires without over clamping such that wires may be pierced or cut. Wire clips are often similarly unreliable as the clip holding the wires and / or fastening between the clip and the system may be too loose to ensure adequate security to the rest of the system. Additionally, each of these exemplary cable management means for application in solar arrays are often system specific such that they may only be usedon a specific rail, for a specific mount, for a specific module thickness, and / or for a specific module or module frame type.

[0005] In view of the foregoing, there exists a need for wire management clips for the side of a solar module for securely mounting one or more wires to the underside of a solar module, which allow for use with multiple wire sizes, rail and rail-free solar mounting assemblies, multiple solar module thicknesses, and flanged and flangeless solar module frames. Additionally, there exists a need for wire management clips for rails for securely mounting one or more wires to railed based solar arrays, which allow for use with multiple wire sizes.SUMMARY

[0006] Accordingly, provided are devices, assemblies, and methods for securely mounting one or more wires to the underside of a solar module, which allows for use with multiple wire sizes, rail and rail-free solar mounting assemblies, multiple solar module thicknesses, and flanged and flangeless solar module frames.

[0007] According to non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the disclosure, a device for mounting one or more wires to a solar module includes a first portion having a flange and a second portion forming a catch and having tab. The first portion, the flange, and the second portion are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and the catch is configured to hold one or more wires.

[0008] According to other non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the disclosure, a device for mounting one or more wires to a solar module includes a first portion having a flange and a second portion forming a catch and having a first tab. The first portion, the flange, and the second portion are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array. The catch is configured to hold one or more wires, and wherein the first portion is configured to slidingly engage with the second portion.

[0009] According to other non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the disclosure, a device for mounting one or more wires to a solar module includes a first portion having a first and second flange and a second portion offset from the first portion, the second portion extending from the second flange and having tab. The first flange and the second flange are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and the second portion forms a catch configured to hold one or more wires.

[0010] According to other non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the disclosure, a solar array includes one or more solar modules, one or more solar module mountingcomponents, one or more wires, and one or more devices configured to mount one or more wires in the solar array. The one or more devices includes a first portion having one or more flanges and a second portion forming a catch and having tab. The first portion and the one or more flanges are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array and the catch is configured to hold one or more wires.

[0011] According to other non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the disclosure, a wire clip may have a first member and a second member, adapted to engage a rail of a solar module mounting system, and further including a catch for receiving wires. Particularly, the first member may have at one end at least one projection and at an opposite end at least one flange. The first member may be of a resilient material, such that when the first member is pressed over a rail, the at least one projection and the flange cooperate to engage opposed contact points on the rail thereby securing the wire clip to the rail. The contact points may be slanted, and the rail may have a generally rectangular cross section. The second member has a tongue extending from an upper end thereof, and the tongue may be insertable in apertures along a top surface of the first member to close the catch and thereby retain wires. The tongue may further be in contact with a top portion of the rail after it is inserted in one of the apertures.

[0012] According to other non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the disclosure, a wire clip may include a first member having at least one projection at one end and at least one flange at an opposite end engages a rail having slanted contact points. A second member is adjacent and attached to the first member and includes a tongue with a plurality of apertures. The second member forms a catch which receives wires. When the second member is compressed and the tongue is inserted in at least one of the apertures, the wires are thereby retained.

[0013] According to other non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the disclosure, a first member of a wire clip may have an offset portion positioned between a flange and a second member of the wire clip. The offset portion may be insertable in a channel on a top portion of a rail. The offset portion may further include a tongue which upon compression of the first member may pass a flange on the rail channel and once clear of the flange, the spring action on the first member engages the tongue to secure the offset portion in the rail. The second member may have a tongue which engages with at least one aperture on a cooperating portion of the second member. A catch is thereby formed and wires may thereby be retained in the catch.

[0014] Further non-limiting illustrative examples of embodiments of the present disclosure will now be set forth in the following numbered clauses.

[0015] Clause 1 : A device for mounting one or more wires to a solar module, comprising: a first portion having a flange; and a second portion forming a catch and having tab, wherein the first portion, the flange, and the second portion are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and wherein the catch is configured to hold one or more wires.

[0016] Clause 2: The device of clause 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a first member and the flange extends from a first end of the first member, wherein the second portion comprises: a second member extending from a second end of the first member; a third member extending from the second member; and a fourth member extending from the third member, wherein the tab extends from the fourth member, and wherein the second member, the third member, and the fourth member form the catch.

[0017] Clause 3: The device of clause 1 or 2, wherein the fourth member comprises a tongue extending from the tab, and the tongue is coplanar with the tab.

[0018] Clause 4: The device of any of clauses 1 -3, wherein the first member comprises one or more apertures configured to receive the tongue.

[0019] Clause 5: The device of any of clauses 1 -4, wherein, where the device is unflexed in a first state, the tongue is disengaged from the one or more apertures, and the catch comprises an opening configured to receive one or more wires.

[0020] Clause 6: The device of any of clauses 1 -5, wherein, where the device is flexed in a second state, the tongue is received by one of the one or more apertures such that the catch fully surrounds and secures one or more wires, and such that a spring force is applied by the device to retain the tongue in one of the one or more apertures.

[0021] Clause 7: The device of any of clauses 1 -6, wherein the flange comprises one or more projections extending downward from a lower surface of the flange, and wherein at least one of the one or more projections is configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

[0022] Clause 8: The device of any of clauses 1 -7, wherein the second member comprises one or more projections extending upward from an upper surface, and wherein at least one of the one or more projections is configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

[0023] Clause 9: The device of any of clauses 1 -8, wherein the second member extends from the first member at a first angle with respect to the first member, and the first angle is less than 90 degrees, wherein the third member extends from the second member at a second angle with respect to the second member, and the second angle is less than 90 degrees, wherein the fourth member extends from the third member at a third angle with respect to the third member, and the third angle is between 30 degrees and 120 degrees, such that the fourth member extends toward the second end of the first member.

[0024] Clause 10: A device for mounting one or more wires in a solar array, comprising: a first portion having a flange; and a second portion forming a catch and having a first tab, wherein the first portion, the flange, and the second portion are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, wherein the catch is configured to hold one or more wires, and wherein the first portion is configured to sliding engage with the second portion.

[0025] Clause 1 1 : The device of clause 10, wherein the first portion comprises a slider member and the flange extends from a first end of the slider member, wherein the second portion comprises: a first member configured to slidingly engage with the slider member a second member extending from a second end of the first member; a third member extending from the second member; and a fourth member extending from the third member, wherein the tab extends from the fourth member, and wherein the second member, the third member, and the fourth member form the catch.

[0026] Clause 12: The device of clause 10 or 1 1 , wherein the fourth member comprises a tongue extending from the tab and the tongue is coplanar with the tab, and wherein the first member comprises one or more apertures configured to receive the tongue.

[0027] Clause 13: The device of any of clauses 10-12, wherein, where the device is unflexed in a first state, the tongue is disengaged from the one or more apertures, and the catch comprises an opening configured to receive one or more wires, and wherein, where the device is flexed in a second state, the tongue is received by one of the one or more apertures such that the catch fully surrounds and secures one or more wires, and such that a spring force is applied by the device to retain the tongue in one of the one or more apertures.

[0028] Clause 14: The device of any of clauses 10-13, wherein the slider member comprises one or more slider arms, wherein the first member comprises one or morerails, and wherein the one or more slider arms are configured to slidingly engage with the one or more rails.

[0029] Clause 15: The device of any of clauses 10-14, wherein the first member further comprises: a tang; a height adjustment tab extending from the tang; and one or more height adjustment tongues extending from the height adjustment tab and coplanar with the height adjustment tab, and wherein the one or more slider arms further comprise: one or more height adjustment apertures configured to receive the one or more height adjustment tongues.

[0030] Clause 16: The device of any of clauses 10-15, wherein, in a disassembled state, the tang is unflexed, the one or more height adjustment tongues are disengaged from the one or more height adjustment apertures, and the one or more rails are disengaged from the one or more slider arms.

[0031] Clause 17: The device of any of clauses 10-16, wherein, in an assembled state, the tang is flexed, the one or more height adjustment tongues are engaged with one or more of the one or more height adjustment apertures, and the one or more rails are engaged with the one or more slider arms, such that a spring force is applied by the tang to retain the one or more height adjustment tongues in one or more of the one or more height adjustment apertures and the one or more slider arms are prevented from sliding with respect to the one or more rails.

[0032] Clause 18: The device of any of clauses 10-17, wherein, in a height adjustment state, a force is applied to the height adjustment tab against a spring force applied by the tang to disengage the one or more height adjustment tongues from the one or more height adjustment apertures, such that the one or more slider arms are allowed to slide with respect to the one or more rails to adjust the height of the slider member with respect to the first member.

[0033] Clause 19: The device of any of clauses 10-18, wherein the flange comprises one or more projections extending downward from a lower surface of the flange, wherein the second member comprises one or more projections extending upward from an upper surface, and wherein at least one of the one or more projections is configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

[0034] Clause 20: A device for mounting one or more wires in a solar array, comprising: a first portion having a first and second flange; and a second portion offset from the first portion, the second portion extending from the second flange and having tab, wherein the first flange and the second flange are configured to mount the deviceto a component of a solar array, and wherein the second portion forms a catch configured to hold one or more wires.

[0035] Clause 21 : The device of clause 20, wherein the first portion comprises: a first member, the first flange extending from the first end of the first member, and the second flange extending from a second end of the first member, wherein the second portion comprises: an offset member extending from the second flange; a second member extending from the offset member; a third member extending from the second member; and a fourth member extending from the third member, wherein the tab extends from the fourth member, and wherein the second member, the third member, and the fourth member form the catch.

[0036] Clause 22: The device of clause 20 or 21 , wherein the fourth member comprises a tongue extending from the tab and the tongue is coplanar with the tab, and wherein the offset member comprises one or more apertures configured to receive the tongue.

[0037] Clause 23: The device of any of clauses 20-22, wherein, where the device is unflexed in a first state, the tongue is disengaged from the one or more apertures, and the catch comprises an opening configured to receive one or more wires, and wherein, where the device is flexed in a second state, the tongue is received by one of the one or more apertures such that the catch fully surrounds and secures one or more wires, and such that a spring force is applied by the device to retain the tongue in one of the one or more apertures.

[0038] Clause 24: The device of any of clauses 20-23, wherein the first flange comprises one or more projections extending downward from a lower surface of the flange, wherein the second flange comprises one or more projections extending upward from an upper surface, and wherein at least one of the one or more projections is configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

[0039] Clause 25: A solar array, comprising: one or more solar modules; one or more solar module mounting components; one or more wires; and one or more devices configured to mount one or more wires in the solar array, wherein the one or more devices comprises: a first portion having one or more flanges; and a second portion forming a catch and having tab, wherein the first portion and the one or more flanges are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and wherein the catch is configured to hold one or more wires.

[0040] Clause 26: The device of one or more of the preceding clauses, wherein the device is alternatively or additionally configured for mounting one or more wires to a rail.

[0041] Clause 27: The device of one or more of the preceding clauses, wherein the component of a solar array is a rail.

[0042] Clause 28: A device for mounting wires to a rail of a solay array, comprising a first member having at least one projection with a flange at an end of the first member opposite of the at least one projection. The first members has one or more apertures between the at least one projection and the flange. A second member is attached to the first member and forms a catch. The second member has a tongue receivable in one of said apertures to close the catch for the purpose of retaining wires therein. The first member is pressed onto a rail so that the flange clears and engages with a contact point on a top portion of the rail, and the projection(s) clear and engage with a second contact point on the top portion of the rail. The tongue once inserted in an aperture may contact the top portion of the rail.

[0043] Clause 29: The device of clause 28, wherein the second member, the tongue and the aperture are positioned laterally offset from to the rail, so that the tongue when inserted in an aperture does not contact the top portion of the rail.

[0044] Clause 30: A device for mounting wires to a rail of a solar array, comprising a first member and a second member. The rail has an upper channel with at least one flange extending into the channel. The second member forms a catch and has a tongue engageable in apertures on the second member. The first member has an offset portion with a second tongue. When the offset portion is inserted in the channel, the second tongue clears the flange and with spring action then secures the first member onto the rail The first tongue is then inserted in one of the apertures to close the catch and retain wires therein.

[0045] Further details and advantages of the various examples described in detail herein will become clear upon reviewing the following detailed description of the various examples in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] Additional advantages and details are explained in greater detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying schematic figures, in which:

[0047] FIGS. 1A-1 G are various views of a device according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0048] FIGS. 2A-2C are perspective views of various sizes of a device according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0049] FIGS. 3A-3C are side views of various sizes of a device according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0050] FIGS. 4A-4C are side views of a device mounted on various solar module frames according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0051] FIGS. 5A-5B are perspective views of a device mounted on a solar module frame according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0052] FIGS. 6A-6D are perspective view of various steps of mounting a device on a solar module frame according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0053] FIGS. 7A-7D are perspective views of a device securing various wires according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0054] FIGS. 8A-8D are side views of a device securing various wires according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0055] FIG. 9 is a table of exemplary capabilities of various sizes of a device according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0056] FIGS. 10A-10J are various views of a device according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0057] FIGS. 11A-11 B are exploded views of a device according to some nonlimiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0058] FIGS. 12A-12C are perspective views of a first portion of a device according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0059] FIGS. 13A-13C are perspective views of a second portion of a device according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0060] FIGS. 14A-14C are a side view and perspective views of a device mounted on a solar module frame according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0061] FIGS. 15A-15C are side views of a device mounted on a solar module frame according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure.

[0062] FIGS. 16A-16C are perspective views of a device according to some nonlimiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0063] FIG. 17 is a side view of a device a device mounted on a rail according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0064] FIGS. 18A-18C are perspective views of a device according to some nonlimiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0065] FIG. 19 is a side view of a device a device mounted on a rail according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0066] FIGS. 20A-20C are perspective views of a device according to some nonlimiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure;

[0067] FIG. 21 is a side view of a device a device mounted on a rail according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure; and

[0068] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a device a device mounted on a rail according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure.

[0069] Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The exemplifications set out herein illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, and such embodiment are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure in any manner.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0070] It is to be understood that the present disclosure may assume various alternative variations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary and non-limiting embodiments or aspects. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments or aspects disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting.

[0071] For purposes of the description hereinafter, the terms “end,” “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “lateral,” “longitudinal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to embodiments or aspects as they are oriented in the drawing figures. Some non-limiting embodiments or aspects may be described herein in connection with thresholds. As used herein, satisfying a threshold may refer to a value being greater than the threshold, more than the threshold, higher than the threshold, greater than or equal to the threshold, less than the threshold, fewer thanthe threshold, lower than the threshold, less than or equal to the threshold, equal to the threshold, etc.

[0072] No aspect, component, element, structure, act, step, function, instruction, and / or the like used herein should be construed as critical or essential unless explicitly described as such. Also, as used herein, the articles “a” and “an” are intended to include one or more items and may be used interchangeably with “one or more” and “at least one.” Furthermore, as used herein, the term “set” is intended to include one or more items (e.g., related items, unrelated items, a combination of related and unrelated items, and / or the like) and may be used interchangeably with “one or more” or “at least one.” As used in the specification and the claims, the singular form of “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents, such as unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Where only one item is intended, the term “one” or similar language is used. Also, as used herein, the terms “has,” “have,” “having,” or the like are intended to be open-ended terms. Further, the phrase “based on” is intended to mean “based at least partially on” unless explicitly stated otherwise. In addition, reference to an action being “based on” a condition may refer to the action being “in response to” the condition.

[0073] Non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure are generally directed to devices, assemblies, and methods for securely mounting one or more wires to the underside of a solar module, which allows for use with multiple wire sizes, rail and rail-free solar mounting assemblies, multiple solar module thicknesses, and flanged and flangeless solar module frames. According to non-limiting embodiments, a device according to the present disclosure may include a first portion having a flange and a second portion forming a catch and having tab. The first portion, the flange, and the second portion may be configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and the catch may be configured to hold one or more wires.

[0074] In some non-limiting embodiments, the first portion may include a first member and the flange may extend from a first end of the first member. The second portion may include a second member extending from a second end of the first member, a third member extending from the second member, and a fourth member extending from the third member. The tab may extend from the fourth member, and the second member, the third member, and the fourth member may form the catch.

[0075] In some non-limiting embodiments, the fourth member may include a tongue extending from the tab, and the tongue may be coplanar with the tab. In some non-limiting embodiments, the first member may include one or more apertures configured to receive the tongue. In some non-limiting embodiments, where the device may be unflexed in a first state, the tongue may be disengaged from the one or more apertures, and the catch may include an opening configured to receive one or more wires. In some non-limiting embodiments, where the device may be flexed in a second state, the tongue may be received by one of the one or more apertures such that the catch fully surrounds and secures one or more wires, and such that a spring force is applied by the device to retain the tongue in one of the one or more apertures.

[0076] In some non-limiting embodiments, the flange may include one or more projections extending downward from a lower surface of the flange, and at least one of the one or more projections may be configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array. In some non-limiting embodiments, the second member may include one or more projections extending upward from an upper surface, and at least one of the one or more projections may be configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

[0077] In some non-limiting embodiments, the second member may extend from the first member at a first angle with respect to the first member, and the first angle may be less than 90 degrees. The third member may extend from the second member at a second angle with respect to the second member, and the second angle may be less than 90 degrees. The fourth member may extend from the third member at a third angle with respect to the third member, and the third angle may be between 30 degrees and 120 degrees, such that the fourth member extends toward the second end of the first member.

[0078] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure allow for wire management clips for securely mounting one or more wires to the underside of a solar module, which allows for use with multiple wire sizes, rail and rail-free solar mounting assemblies, multiple solar module thicknesses, and flanged and flangeless solar module frames.

[0079] Referring now to FIGS. 1 A-1 G, FIGS. 1 A-1 G various views of device 100 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 1 A-1 G, device 100 may include first portion 102 having flange 104 and second portion 106 having tab 108 and forming catch 110. First portion 102, including flange 104 and first member 1 12, and second portion 106, including second member 120, may be configured to mount device 100 to a component of a solar array.Catch 1 10 may be configured to hold one or more wires. As further shown in FIGS. 1 A-1 G, first portion 102 may include first member 1 12, and flange 104 may extend from first end 1 14 of first member 1 12. Second portion 106 may include second member 120, third member 122, and fourth member 124. Second member 120 may extend from second end 1 16 of first member 1 12, third member 122 may extend from second member 120, and fourth member 124 may extend from third member 122. Second member 120, third member 122, and fourth member 124 may form catch 110, and tab 108, tongue 130, first member 1 12, and apertures 132 may secure catch 1 10.

[0080] In some non-limiting embodiments, catch 1 10 may be a hook, a loop, or another similar structure capable of holding and securing wires and other like components. In the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures, catch 1 10 is shown as the open space between members 120, 122, 124. However, it is to be understood that the catch and references to catch 1 10 herein may be inclusive of such members that form and define catch 1 10, including members 120, 122, 124, and members that secure catch 1 10, including tab 108, tongue 130, first member 112, and apertures 132.

[0081] In some non-limiting embodiments, device 100 may be constructed from any suitable material including metallic and polymeric materials and may be constructed of a single piece of material (i.e., monolithic construction). A suitable material may be one that is flexible enough to flex under force to allow for manipulation such as to close catch 1 10 around one or more wires and to mount device 100 on a component between flange 104 and second member 120.

[0082] Where device 100 is constructed from metal such as stainless steel, aluminum, steel, a combination thereof, or another suitable metal, device 100 may be constructed by stamping a length of the metal to form the cuts and folds of device 100. Further bending of the length of metal may also be implemented to achieve the shape and geometries of device 100. In other non-limiting embodiments, where device 100 is constructed from a polymer such as vinyl, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), a combination thereof, or another suitable polymer, device 100 may be constructed by injection molding or compression molding, among other suitable manufacturing techniques. The construction of device 100 obviates the need for machining or casting and thus greatly reduces manufacturing costs. However, device 100 may of course also or alternatively be manufactured by machining, casting, 3-D printing, or any other manufacturing practice.

[0083] With reference to FIGS. 1 B, 10, and 1 E, fourth member 124 may include tongue 130. In some non-limiting embodiments, tongue 130 may be coplanar with tab 108, such that tongue 130 may share top and bottom surfaces with tab 108. Further, tongue 130 may extend in a direction back toward third member 122 in an unflexed or “free” first state of device 100. In some non-limiting embodiments, tongue 130 may be stamped or cutout from fourth member 124, such that tongue 130 is attached to fourth member 124 at a bend that transitions from fourth member 124 and begins to define tab 108.

[0084] As further shown in FIGS. 1 A-1 G, first member 1 12 may include one or more apertures 132, and apertures 132 may be configured to receive tongue 130. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 132 may be circular through holes, square or rectangular through holes, or slotted through holes. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 132 may be circular recesses, square or rectangular recesses, or slotted recesses. Apertures 132 may be punched out of first member 1 12. The size and shape of apertures 132 may correspond to the size and shape of tongue 130.

[0085] With reference to FIGS. 1 A-1 F, flange 104 may include one or more projections 136 extending downward from a lower surface of flange 104, and at least one of the one or more projections 136 may have a sharp or jagged tip such that projections 136 are configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array. In some non-limiting embodiments, projections 136 of flange 104 may be formed by bending the corners of flange 104. With continued reference to FIGS. 1 A- 1 F, second member 120 may include projections 136 extending upward from an upper surface of second member 120 and at least one of the one or more projections 136 may have a sharp or jagged tip such that projections 136 are configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array. In some non-limiting embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1 D, projections 136 of second member 120 may be formed by a cut in second member 120 and bending the cut portion. As further shown in FIG. 1 D, a portion of material opposite projections 136 of second member 120 may also be cut. To avoid interference between this portion of material which may also be jagged, and the wires held in catch 1 10, this portion may also be bent, away from catch 110, and in the same direction as projections 136 of second member 120, such that the sharp or jagged point of this portion is lower than projections 136 of second member 120. In some non-limiting embodiments, projections 136 may provide additional friction bywhich device 100 is securely mounted to a component of a solar array. In some nonlimiting embodiments, one or more projections 136 of flange 104 and / or of second member 120 may provide electrical grounding between device 100 and one or more components of a solar array. In exemplary embodiments, projections 136 may pierce an anodized or coated layer of such component to reach and pierce bare metal underneath the coating.

[0086] In some non-limiting embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1 C, for example, where device 100 is unflexed in a first state, tongue 130 may be disengaged from one or more apertures 132, and catch 1 10 may include an opening 134 configured to receive one or more wires.

[0087] Referring now to FIGS. 2A-2C and 3A-3C, FIGS. 2A-2C are perspective views and FIGS. 3A-3C are side views of various sizes of device 100 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. Common solar module frame heights range from 30mm to 40mm. Accordingly, device 100 may be sized and configured to accommodate various solar module frame heights. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, device 100 may be sized and configured to accommodate solar module frames with a height of 30mm; as shown in FIG. 2B, device 100 may be sized and configured to accommodate solar module frames with a height of 32mm; and as shown in FIG. 2C, device 100 may be sized and configured to accommodate solar module frames with a height of 35mm. It is considered that device 100 may be sized and configured to accommodate any solar module frame height, or the thickness or dimension of another component of a solar array.

[0088] In some non-limiting embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2A-3C, device 100 may be substantially the same or similar for use with various solar module frame heights with varying heights of first member 112 such that the distance varies between first end 1 14 and second end 1 16, and accordingly, the distance between flange 104 and second member 120. In some non-limiting embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2A- 2C, second member 120 may include indicia I to indicate the size of device 100, or more particularly, the height of solar module frame for which device 100 is intended to be used.

[0089] In some non-limiting embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3A, second member 120 may extend from first member 1 12 at first angle A with respect to first member 1 12, and first angle A may be less than 90 degrees. Third member 122 may extend from second member 120 at second angle A’ with respect to second member 120, andsecond angle A’ may be less than 90 degrees. Fourth member 124 may extend from third member 122 at third angle A" with respect to third member 122, and third angle A” may be between 30 degrees and 120 degrees, such that fourth member 124 extends toward second end 116 of first member 1 12.

[0090] Referring now to FIGS. 4A-4C and FIGS. 5A-5B, FIGS. 4A-4C are side views and FIGS. 5A-5B are perspective views of device 100 mounted on various solar module frames according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 4A-4C, device 100 is suitable for use with various types of solar module frames F, including frames F with no lower flange as shown FIG. 4A, with a short lower flange as shown in FIG. 4B, and / or with a long lower flange as shown in FIG. 4G. However, it is considered that device 100 is also suitable for use with other styles, types, and sizes of solar modules frames.

[0091] Referring now to FIGS. 6A-6D, FIGS. 6A-6D are perspective views of various steps of mounting device 100 on a solar module frame, such as frame F, according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 6A, device 100 may be mounted by first positioning flange 104 on an upper end of frame F with device 100 at an angle with respect to frame F. As shown in FIG. 6B, force may then be applied to second end 1 16. As force is applied to second end 116, device 100 flexes to allow second end 1 16 to advance toward frame F, until device 100 is fully seated on frame F as shown in FIG. 6C. When device 100 is seated on frame F, a clamping or spring force may then be applied by device 100 between flange 104 and second member 120 to secure device 100 to frame F. Additionally, when device 100 is seated on frame F, an inside radius at second end 1 16 of first member 1 12, between first member 1 12 and second member 120, may prevent first member 1 12 from sitting completely flush with an outside vertical wall of frame F. This radius may allow first member 1 12 to be offset from frame F such that tongue 130 may fully engage with one of the one or more apertures 132, without prematurely bottoming out against the outside vertical wall of frame F, which could cause tongue 130 to disengage from the respective aperture 132. Further, projections 136 may provide additional friction between flange 104 and frame F and between second member 120 and frame F to further secure device 100 to frame F.

[0092] In some non-limiting embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 6D and 7A-8D, for example, device 100 may be flexed in a second state and tongue 130 may be received by one of one or more apertures 132 such that catch 110 is closed, and such that aspring force is applied by device 100 to retain tongue 130 in one of one or more apertures 132. As shown in 7A-7D and 8A-8D, where tongue 130 is received by one of one or more apertures 132, catch 110 may fully surround and secure one or more wires W.

[0093] With reference to FIGS. 7A-7D and 8A-8D, FIGS, 7A-7D are perspective views and FIGS. 8A-8D are side views of device 100 securing various wires W according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. The size, shape, and number of wires being held by device 100 in catch 1 10 may dictate which aperture 132 of the one or more apertures 132 is utilized such that it receives tongue 130. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A-7B, smaller or less wires may require use of a higher aperture to accommodate the smaller or less wires while still providing adequate security in holding the wires. Similarly, for example, as shown in FIGS. 7C-7D, more wires or larger wires may require use of a lower aperture to allow for the extra space required by the larger or more wires.

[0094] According to exemplary installation methods of device 100 of the present disclosure, it is considered that device 100 may be mounted on frame F prior to inserting and securing wires W in catch 110 by engaging tongue 130 with one of the one or more apertures 132. It is further considered that wires may be inserted and secured into catch 110 of device 100 by engaging tongue 130 with one of the one or more apertures 132 prior to mounting device 100 on frame F.

[0095] Referring now to FIG. 9, FIG. 9 is a table of exemplary capabilities of various sizes of device 100 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. However, it is to be understood that device 100 may be various other sizes and comprise various other shapes, particularly of catch 1 10, which may allow for more or less wires to be securely held in catch 1 10. It is conceivable that combinations of one or more wires of different diameters may be secured within the catch 1 10 at the same time. Placement and / or location of the wires within catch 1 10, can affect which aperture 132 of the one or more apertures 132 is most appropriate to receive tongue 130.

[0096] Referring now to FIGS. 10A-10J are various views of device 200 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. Device 200 may be the same or similar to device 100, where like features or components are referred to with like reference numerals. As shown in FIGS. 10A-10J, device 200 may include first portion 202 having flange 204 and second portion 206 having tab 208 andforming catch 210. First portion 202, including flange 204 and first member 212, and second portion 206, including second member 220, may be configured to mount device 200 to a component of a solar array. Catch 210 may be configured to hold one or more wires. As further shown in FIGS. 10A-10J, first portion 202 may include slider member 218, and flange 204 may extend from first end 214 of slider member 218. Second portion 206 may include first member 212, second member 220, third member 222, and fourth member 224. First member 212 may be configured to slidingly engage with slider member 218. Second member 220 may extend from second end 216 of first member 212, third member 222 may extend from second member 220, and fourth member 224 may extend from third member 222. Tab 208 may extend from fourth member 224. Second member 220, third member 222, and fourth member 224 may form catch 210.

[0097] FIGS. 1 1 A-11 B are exploded views of device 200 according to some nonlimiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. With reference to FIGS. 10B-10G and 11 A-1 1 B, fourth member 224 may include tongue 230 extending from tab 208. In some non-limiting embodiments, tongue 230 may be coplanar with tab 208, such that tongue 230 may share top and bottom surfaces with tab 208. As further shown in FIGS.10A-1 1 B, first member 212 may include one or more apertures 232, and apertures 232 may be configured to receive tongue 230.

[0098] In some non-limiting embodiments, flange 204 may include one or more projections 236 extending downward from a lower surface of flange 204, and at least one of the one or more projections 236 may have a sharp or jagged tip such that projections 236 are configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array. In some non-limiting embodiments, projections 236 of flange 204 may be formed by bending the corners and / or edges of flange 204. In some non-limiting embodiments, second member 220 may include projections 236 extending upward from an upper surface of second member 220 and at least one of the one or more projections 236 may have a sharp or jagged tip such that projections 236 are configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array. In some nonlimiting embodiments, as shown in FIG. 10D, projections 236 of second member 220 may be formed by a cut in second member 220 and bending the cut portion. As further shown in FIG. 10D, a portion of material opposite projections 236 of second member 220 may also be cut. To avoid interference between this portion of material which may also be jagged, and the wires held in catch 210, this portion may also be bent, awayfrom catch 210, and in the same direction as projections 236 of second member 220, such that the sharp or jagged point of this portion is lower than projections 236 of second member 220. In some non-limiting embodiments, projections 236 may provide additional friction by which device 200 is securely mounted to a component of a solar array. In some non-limiting embodiments, one or more projections 236 of flange 204 and / or of second member 220 may provide electrical grounding between device 200 and one or more components of a solar array. In exemplary embodiments, projections 236 may pierce an anodized or coated layer of such component to reach and pierce bare metal underneath the coating.

[0099] In some non-limiting embodiments, as shown in FIG. 10C, for example, where device 200 is unflexed or “free” in a first state, tongue 230 may be disengaged from one or more apertures 232, and catch 210 may include an opening 234 configured to receive one or more wires. In some non-limiting embodiments, where device 200 is flexed in a second state, tongue 230 may be received by one of the one or more apertures such that catch 210 fully surrounds and secures one or more wires, and such that a spring force is applied by device 200 to retain tongue 230 in one of the one or more apertures 232.

[0100] Referring now to FIGS. 12A-12C are perspective views of first portion 202 of device 200 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 12A-12C, first portion 202 may include slider member 218 and slider member 218 may include one or more slider arms 240 configured to slidingly engage with first member 212 of second portion 206. As shown in FIGS. 12A- 12C, one or more slider arms 240 may include one or more height adjustment apertures 242.

[0101] Referring now to FIGS. 13A-13C, FIGS. 13A-13C are perspective views of second portion 206 of device 200 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 13A-13C, portion 206 may include first member 212, second member 220, third member 222, and fourth member 224. First member 212 may include one or more rails 244, which may be configured to slidingly engage with slider member 218. Specifically, one or more slider arms 240 may be configured to slidingly engage with one or more rails 244. In some non-limiting embodiments, first member 212 may further include tang 246, height adjustment tab 248 extending from tang 246, and one or more height adjustment tongues 250 extending from height adjustment tab 248. In some non-limiting embodiments, one ormore height adjustment tongues 250 may be coplanar with height adjustment tab 248, such that one or more height adjustment tongues 250 may share top and bottom surfaces with height adjustment tab 248. One or more height adjustment apertures 242 of one or more slider arms 240 of slider member 218 may be configured to receive one or more height adjustment tongues 250.

[0102] With reference to FIGS. 11 A-1 1 B, where device 200 is in a disassembled state, tang 246 may be unflexed, one or more height adjustment tongues 250 may be disengaged from one or more height adjustment apertures 242, and one or more rails 244 may be disengaged from one or more slider arms 240.

[0103] In some non-limiting embodiments, where device 200 is in an assembled state, tang 246 may be flexed, one or more height adjustment tongues 250 may be engaged with one or more height adjustment apertures 242, and one or more rails 244 may be engaged with one or more slider arms 240. In this exemplary assembled state, a spring force may be applied by tang 246 to retain one or more height adjustment tongues 250 in one or more height adjustment apertures 242 such that the one or more slider arms are prevented from sliding with respect to the one or more rails. In this way, the height between flange 204 and first member 212 may be adjusted to allow for use of device 200 with various sizes of components, including solar module frames with varying heights.

[0104] In some non-limiting embodiments, where device 200 is in a height adjustment state, a force may be applied to height adjustment tab 248 against a spring force applied by tang 246 to disengage one or more height adjustment tongues 250 from one or more height adjustment apertures 242, such that one or more slider arms 240 may be allowed to slide with respect to one or more rails 244 to adjust the height of slider member 218 with respect to first member 212.

[0105] With reference to FIGS. 10H and 10J, device 200 may include indicia I to indicate the size to which device 200 is adjusted, or more particularly, the height of the solar module frame for which device 200 has been adjusted. In some non-limiting embodiments, the first number shown below slider member 218 may indicate the size to which device 200 has been adjusted. For example, as shown in FIG. 10J, the first number shown below slider member 218 is thirty-five (35), which indicates that device 200 has been adjusted to a position for use on solar module frames having a height of 35mm.

[0106] Referring now to FIGS. 14A-14C, FIGS. 14A-14C are a side view and perspective views of device 200 mounted on a solar module frame F according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 14A-14C, device 200 is adjusted to the proper height to accommodate solar module frame F. In particular, the tang is flexed, one or more height adjustment tongues 250 is engaged with one or more height adjustment apertures 242, and the one or more rails 244 are engaged with the one or more slider arms 240. The tang 246 is applying a spring force to retain one or more height adjustment tongues 250 in one or more height adjustment apertures 242 such that the one or more slider arms are prevented from sliding with respect to the one or more rails. In this way, the height between flange 204 and first member 212 is adjusted to allow for use of device 200 with solar module frame F. Further, projections 236 of flange 204 and of second member 220 are piercing an exterior surface of solar module frame F to provide additional friction by which device 200 is securely mounted to frame F and to provide electrical grounding between device 200 and frame F.

[0107] According to exemplary installation methods of device 200 of the present disclosure, device 200 may be installed and used in the same or a similar manner as device 100 as discussed herein. For example, it is considered that device 200 may be mounted on frame F prior to inserting and securing wires in catch 210 by engaging tongue 230 with one of the one or more apertures 232. It is also considered that wires may be inserted and secured into catch 210 of device 200 by engaging tongue 230 with one of the one or more apertures 232 prior to mounting device 200 on frame F. It is further considered that device 200 may be adjusted to the proper height to accommodate solar module frame F at any time during installation and use of device 200. In particular, the one or more height adjustment tongues 250 may be engaged with one or more height adjustment apertures 242 prior to inserting and securing wires in catch 210 and / or prior to mounting device 200 on frame F.

[0108] Additionally, when device 200 is seated on frame F, an inside radius at second end 216 of first member 212, between first member 212 and second member 220, may prevent first member 212 and / or slider member 218 from sitting completely flush with an outside vertical wall of frame F. This radius may allow first member 1 12 and / or slider member 218 to be offset from frame F such that tongue 230 may fully engage with one of the one or more apertures 232, without prematurely bottoming outagainst the outside vertical wall of frame F, which could cause tongue 230 to disengage from the respective aperture 232.

[0109] In some non-limiting embodiments, device 200 may have the same capacity as device 100 for securing various wires as discussed herein and as shown in FIGS. 7A-9. Similarly, the size, shape, and number of wires being held by device 200 in catch 210 may dictate which aperture 232 of the one or more apertures 232 is utilized such that it receives tongue 230. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A-7B, smaller or less wires may require use of a higher aperture to accommodate the smaller or less wires while still providing adequate security in holding the wires. Similarly, for example, as shown in FIGS. 7C-7D, more wires or larger wires may require use of a lower aperture to allow for the extra space required by the larger or more wires. Device 200 may also provide the same capabilities of device 100 as shown in the table of FIG. 9. However, it is to be understood that device 200 may be various other sizes and comprise various other shapes, particularly of catch 210, which may allow for more or less wires to be securely held in catch 210. It is conceivable that combinations of one or more wires of different diameters may be secured within the catch 210 at the same time. Placement and / or location of the wires within catch 210, can affect which aperture 232 of the one or more apertures 232 is most appropriate to receive tongue 230.

[0110] Referring now to FIGS. 15A-15C, FIGS. 15A-15C are side views of device 300 mounted on a solar module frame according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. Device 300 may be the same or similar to device 100 and / or device 200, where like features or components are referred to with like reference numerals. As shown in FIGS. 15A-15C, device 300 may include first portion 302 and second portion 306. First portion 302 may include first flange 304 and second flange 305. Second portion 306 may be offset from first portion 302 and may extend from second flange 305. Second portion 302 may further include tab 308. First flange 304 and second flange 305 may be configured to mount device 300 to a component of a solar array, such as solar module frame F. Second portion 306 may form catch 310, which may be configured to hold one or more wires.

[0111] In some non-limiting embodiments, first portion 302 may include first member 312, first flange 304 may extend from first end 314 of first member 312, and second flange 305 may extend from second end 316 of first member 312. Second portion 306 may include offset member 319 extending from second flange 305, secondmember 320 extending from distancing offset member 319, third member 322 extending from second member 320, and fourth member 324 extending from third member 322. Tab 308 may extend from fourth member 324, and second member 320, third member 322, and fourth member 324 may form catch 310. In some nonlimiting embodiments, fourth member 324 may include tongue 330 extending from tab 308. Tongue 308 may be coplanar with tab 308 such that tongue 330 may share top and bottom surfaces with tab 308. Offset member 319 may further include one or more apertures, which may be configured to receive tongue 330.

[0112] In exemplary embodiments of device 300, the offset provided by offset member 319 may serve to further separate wires held in catch 310 a prescribed distance from solar module frame F or from another component of a solar array to which device 300 is mounted. Further, in some exemplary embodiments, offset member 319, second member 320, third member 322, and / or fourth member 324, may further be partially or fully coated with an insulative material to protect and electrically insulate wires held in catch 310.

[0113] Additionally, when device 300 is seated on frame F, an inside radius at second end 316 of first member 312, between first member 312 and second flange 305, may prevent first member 312 from sitting completely flush with an outside vertical wall of frame F. This radius may allow first member 312 to be offset from frame F such that tongue 330 may fully engage with one of the one or more apertures 332, without prematurely bottoming out against the outside vertical wall of frame F, which could cause tongue 330 to disengage from the respective aperture 332.

[0114] The device 300 shown in FIGS. 15A-15C, shows an embodiment including a single piece first portion sized for specific solar module heights similar to the device 100 embodiments shown in FIGS. 1A through 8D. It is considered that device 300 may also include an adjustable first portion including a first member and a sliding member similar to that of the device 200 shown in FIGS, 10A through 14C.

[0115] In some non-limiting embodiments, device 300 may have the same capacity as devices 100, 200 for securing various wires as discussed herein and as shown in FIGS. 7A-9. Similarly, the size, shape, and number of wires being held by device 300 in catch 310 may dictate which aperture 332 of the one or more apertures 332 is utilized such that it receives tongue 330. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A- 7B, smaller or less wires may require use of a higher aperture to accommodate the smaller or less wires while still providing adequate security in holding the wires.Similarly, for example, as shown in FIGS. 7C-7D, more wires or larger wires may require use of a lower aperture to allow for the extra space required by the larger or more wires. Device 300 may also provide the same capabilities of device 100 as shown in the table of FIG. 9. However, it is to be understood that device 300 may be various other sizes and comprise various other shapes, particularly of catch 310, which may allow for more or less wires to be securely held in catch 310. It is conceivable that combinations of one or more wires of different diameters may be secured within the catch 310 at the same time. Placement and / or location of the wires within catch 310, can affect which aperture 332 of the one or more apertures 332 is most appropriate to receive tongue 330.

[0116] According to exemplary installation methods of device 300 of the present disclosure, device 300 may be installed and used in the same or a similar manner as devices 100, 200 as discussed herein. For example, it is considered that device 300 may be mounted on frame F prior to inserting and securing wires in catch 310 by engaging tongue 330 with one of the one or more apertures 332. It is also considered that wires may be inserted and secured into catch 310 of device 300 by engaging tongue 330 with one of the one or more apertures 332 prior to mounting device 300 on frame F.

[0117] In some non-limiting embodiments, a solar array according to some nonlimiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure may include one or more solar modules, one or more solar module mounting components, one or more wires, and one or more devices configured to mount one or more wires in the solar array. The one or more devices may include a first portion having one or more flanges and a second portion forming a catch and having tab. The first portion and the one or more flanges may be configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and the catch may be configured to hold one or more wires. The device may further be the same as or similar to any of devices 100, 200, 300 as described herein.

[0118] It is to be understood, that while the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described with respect to mounting one or more wires to a solar module, the devices, assemblies, and methods described herein thus far are applicable for, but not limited to, implementation with regard to mounting wires to the side of and / or beneath a solar module and with regard to mounting of any number of wires and / or any number of other components in a solar array to a solar module, a solar module frame, a rail and / or to any other conceivable mount or device in any conceivableposition, and it is considered that there are various other configurations and uses for securely mounting components with the devices, assemblies, and methods of the present disclosure.

[0119] Referring now to FIGS. 16A-22, FIGS. 16A-22 are various views of devices 400, 500, 600 according to some embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. Devices 400, 500, 600 may be the same as or similar to each other and / or to device 100, device 200, and / or device 300, where like features or components are referred to with like reference numerals. It is to be understood, that the embodiments described herein as devices 400, 500, 600 may be utilized in the same manner or in a similar manner to device 100, device 200, and / or device 300, may have the same or a similar capacity with respect to holding wires as device 100, device 200, and / or device 300, and may be employed in conjunction with the same or similar methods as described with respect to device 100, device 200, and / or device 300. It is to be understood, that while devices 400, 500, 600 are generally described hereinafter with respect to mounting one or more wires to a rail of a solar array, devices 400, 500, 600 may also be applicable for, but not limited to, implementation with regard to mounting wires to the side of and / or beneath a solar module and with regard to mounting of any number of wires and / or any number of other components in a solar array to a solar module, a solar module frame, a rail and / or to any other conceivable mount or device in any conceivable position, and it is considered that there are various other configurations and uses for securely mounting components with the devices of the present disclosure, including devices 400, 500, 600.

[0120] Referring now to FIGS. 16A-16C, FIGS. 16A-16C are perspective views of device 400 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As mentioned above, device 400 may be the same as or similar to devices 100, 200, 300 as described herein, where like features or components are referred to with like reference numerals. As shown in FIGS. 16A-16C, device 400 may include first portion 402 having flange 404 and second portion 406 having tab 408 and forming catch 410. First portion 402, including flange 404 and first member 412, and second portion 406, including second member 420, may be configured to mount device 400 to a rail (e.g., rail R shown in FIG. 17). Catch 410 may be configured to hold one or more wires. As further shown in FIGS. 16A-16C, first portion 402 may include first member 412, and flange 404 may extend from first end 414 of first member 412. Second portion 406 may include second member 420, third member 422, andfourth member 424. Second member 420 may extend from second end 416 of first member 412, third member 422 may extend from second member 420, and fourth member 424 may extend from third member 422. A portion of first member 412, second member 420, third member 422, and fourth member 424 may form catch 410, and tab 408, tongue 430, second member 412, and apertures 432 may secure catch 410.

[0121] In some non-limiting embodiments, catch 410 may be a hook, a loop, or another similar structure capable of holding and securing wires and other like components. In the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures, catch 410 is shown as the open space between members 420, 422, 424. However, it is to be understood that the catch and references to catch 410 herein may be inclusive of such members that form and define catch 410, including members, 420, 422, 424 and members that secure catch 410, including tab 408, tongue 430, first member 412, and apertures 432.

[0122] In some non-limiting embodiments, device 400 may be constructed from any suitable material including metallic and polymeric materials and may be constructed of a single piece of material (i.e., monolithic construction). A suitable material may be one that is flexible enough to flex under force to allow for manipulation such as to close catch 410 around one or more wires and to mount device 400 on a component between flange 404 and second member 420.

[0123] Where device 400 is constructed from metal such as stainless steel, aluminum, steel, a combination thereof, or another suitable metal, device 400 may be constructed by stamping a length of the metal to form the cuts and folds of device 400. Further bending of the length of metal may also be implemented to achieve the shape and geometries of device 400. In other non-limiting embodiments, where device 400 is constructed from a polymer such as vinyl, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), a combination thereof, or another suitable polymer, device 400 may be constructed by injection molding or compression molding, among other suitable manufacturing techniques. The construction of device 400 obviates the need for machining or casting and thus greatly reduces manufacturing costs. However, device 400 may of course also or alternatively be manufactured by machining, casting, 3-D printing, or any other manufacturing practice.

[0124] As further shown in FIGS. 16A-16C, fourth member 424 may include tongue 430. In some non-limiting embodiments, tongue 430 may be coplanar withtab 408, such that tongue 430 may share top and bottom surfaces with tab 408. Further, tongue 430 may extend in a direction back toward third member 422 in an unflexed or “free” first state of device 400. In some non-limiting embodiments, tongue 430 may be stamped or cutout from fourth member 424, such that tongue 430 is attached to fourth member 424 at a bend that transitions from fourth member 424 and begins to define tab 408.

[0125] As further shown in FIGS. 16A-16C, first member 412 may include one or more apertures 432, and apertures 432 may be configured to receive tongue 430. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 432 may be circular through holes, square or rectangular through holes, or slotted through holes. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 432 may be circular recesses, square or rectangular recesses, or slotted recesses. Apertures 432 may be punched out of first member 412. The size and shape of apertures 432 may correspond to the size and shape of tongue 430

[0126] As further shown in FIGS. 16A-16C, second member 420 may include one or more projections 436 extending upward from an upper surface of second member 420 and at least one of the one or more projections 436 may have a rectangular or quadrilateral tip such that projections 436 are configured to contact a rail. In some non-limiting embodiments, at least one of one or more projections 436 may have a sharp or jagged tip such that projections 436 are configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array, such as a rail. As further shown in FIGS. 16A-16C, projections 436 of second member 420 may be formed by a cut in second member 420 and bending the cut portion. In some non-limiting embodiments, projections 436 may provide additional friction by which device 400 is securely mounted to a rail or other component of a solar array. In some non-limiting embodiments, one or more projections 436 may provide electrical grounding between device 400 and one or more components of a solar array. In exemplary embodiments, projections 436 may pierce an anodized or coated layer of such component to reach and pierce bare metal underneath the coating.

[0127] In general, device 400 may be in an open or closed state, for example, where device 400 is unflexed in a first state, tongue 430 may be disengaged from one or more apertures 432, and catch 410 may include opening 434 between first member 412 and fourth member 424 and / or tab 408 configured to receive one or more wires.

[0128] Referring now to FIG. 17, FIG. 17 is a side view of device 400 mounted on a rail according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 17, device 400 is suitable for use with various types of rails, including for example, rail R with an upper wall containing at least one slanted contact point 790 and a lower wall containing at least one horizontal contact point 791 and at least one vertical wall that is in contact with the upper wall and lower wall. In some non-limiting embodiments, rail R may be the same as or similar to the EcoFasten ClickFit Rail. However, it is considered that device 400 is suitable for use with other styles, types, and sizes of rails, as well as other components of a solar array.

[0129] As further shown in FIG. 17, projections 436 and flange 404 may contact spaced slanted contact points 790. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 432 may receive tongue 430, and tongue 430 may contact an upper portion of rail R. Second member 420 may contact an upper portion of rail R and / or lower horizontal contact point 791. Further, a spring force or action created by the flexibility and resilience of first member 412 may urge projections 436 and flange 404 into engaging contact with rail R at contact points 790.

[0130] Referring now to FIGS. 18A-18C, FIGS. 18A-18C are perspective views of device 500 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As mentioned above, device 500 may be the same as or similar to devices 100, 200, 300, 400 as described herein, where like features or components are referred to with like reference numerals. As shown in FIGS. 18A-18C, device 500 may include first portion 502 having flange 504, and second flange 505 having tab 508. Second flange 505 may at least partially define catch 510 with second portion 506 . First portion 502, including flange 504 and first member 512, and second portion 506, including second member 520, may be configured to mount device 500 to a rail (e.g., rail R shown in FIG. 19). Catch 510 may be configured to hold one or more wires. As further shown in FIGS. 18A-18C, first portion 502 may include first member 512. Flange 504 may extend from first end 514 of first member 512 and second flange 505 may extend from second end 516 of first member 512. In some non-limiting embodiments, second portion 506 may include second member 520, third member 522, and fourth member 524. Second member 520 may extend from second end 516 of first member 512, third member 522 may extend from second member 520, and fourth member 524 may extend from third member 522. A portion of first member 512, second member 520, third member 522and second flange 505 may form catch 510,and tab 508, tongue 530, fourth member 524, and apertures 532 may secure catch 510.

[0131] In some non-limiting embodiments, catch 510 may be a hook, a loop, or another similar structure capable of holding and securing wires and other like components. In the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures, catch 510 is shown as the open space between a portion of member 512, members 520, 522, a portion of member 524, and second flange 505. However, it is to be understood that the catch and references to catch 510 herein may be inclusive of such members that form and define catch 510, including a portion of member 512, members 520, 522, a portion of member 524, and second flange 505, and members that secure catch 510, including tab 508, tongue 530, fourth member 524, and apertures 532.

[0132] In some non-limiting embodiments, device 500 may be constructed from any suitable material including metallic and polymeric materials and may be constructed of a single piece of material (i.e., monolithic construction). A suitable material may be one that is flexible enough to flex under force to allow for manipulation such as to close catch 510 around one or more wires and to mount device 500 on a component between flange 504 and second member 520.

[0133] Where device 500 is constructed from metal such as stainless steel, aluminum, steel, a combination thereof, or another suitable metal, device 500 may be constructed by stamping a length of the metal to form the cuts and folds of device 500. Further bending of the length of metal may also be implemented to achieve the shape and geometries of device 500. In other non-limiting embodiments, where device 500 is constructed from a polymer such as vinyl, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), a combination thereof, or another suitable polymer, device 500 may be constructed by injection molding or compression molding, among other suitable manufacturing techniques. The construction of device 500 obviates the need for machining or casting and thus greatly reduces manufacturing costs. However, device 500 may of course also or alternatively be manufactured by machining, casting, 3-D printing, or any other manufacturing practice.

[0134] As further shown in FIGS. 18A-18C, second flange 505 may extend from second end 516 of first member 512. In some non-limiting embodiments, second flange 505 may be stamped or cutout from first member 512 such that second flange 505 is attached to first member 512 at second end 516 and / or at a bend that transitionsfrom first member 512 and begins to define second member 520. In some non-limiting embodiments, second flange 505 may include tongue 530. Tongue 530 may be coplanar with tab 508, such that tongue 530 may share top and bottom surfaces with tab 508. Second flange 505 may be formed by a cut in first member 512 and bending the cut portion. Further, tongue 530 may extend in a direction toward second member 520. In some non-limiting embodiments, tongue 530 may be stamped or cutout from second flange 505, such that tongue 530 is attached to second flange 505 at a bend that transitions from the second flange 505 and begins to define tab 508.

[0135] As further shown in FIGS. 18A-18C, fourth member 524 may include one or more apertures 532, and apertures 532 may be configured to receive tongue 530. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 532 may be circular through holes, square or rectangular through holes, or slotted through holes. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 532 may be circular recesses, square or rectangular recesses, or slotted recesses. Apertures 532 may be punched out of fourth member 524. The size and shape of apertures 532 may correspond to the size and shape of tongue 530. Further, fourth member may include a folded end folded in a direction toward third member 522 and / or catch 510.

[0136] As further shown in FIGS. 18A-18C, second member 520 may include one or more projections 536 extending upward from an upper surface of second member 520 and at least one of the one or more projections 536 may have a rectangular or quadrilateral tip such that projections 536 are configured to contact a rail. In some nonlimiting embodiments, at least one of one or more projections 536 may have a sharp or jagged tip such that projections 536 are configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array, such as a rail. As further shown in FIGS. 18A-18C, projections 536 of second member 520 may be formed by a cut in second member 520 and bending the cut portion. In some non-limiting embodiments, projections 536 may provide additional friction by which device 500 is securely mounted to a rail or other component of a solar array. In exemplary embodiments, projections 536 may pierce an anodized or coated layer of such component to reach and pierce bare metal underneath the coating.

[0137] In general, device 500 may be in an open or closed state, for example, where device 500 is unflexed in a first state, tongue 530 may be disengaged from one or more apertures 532, and catch 510 may include opening 534 configured to receive one or more wires.

[0138] Referring now to FIG. 19, FIG. 19 is a side view of device 500 mounted on a rail according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 19, device 500 is suitable for use with various types of rails, including for example rail R with an upper wall containing at least one slanted contact point 790 and a lower wall containing at least one horizontal contact point 791 and at least one vertical wall that is in contact with the upper wall and lower wall. In some non-limiting embodiments, rail R may be the same as or similar to the EcoFasten ClickFit Rail. However, it is considered that device 500 is suitable for use with other styles, types, and sizes of rails, as well as other components of a solar array.

[0139] As further shown in FIG. 19, projections 536 and flange 504 may contact spaced slanted contact points 790. Second member 520 may contact an upper portion of rail R and / or lower horizontal contact point 791. Further, a spring force or action created by flexibility and resilience of first member 512 may urge the projections 536 and flange 504 into engaging contact with rail R at contact points 790.

[0140] Referring now to FIGS. 20A-20C, FIGS. 20A-20C are perspective views of device 600 according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. As mentioned above, device 600 may be the same as or similar to devices 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 as described herein, where like features or components are referred to with like reference numerals. As shown in FIGS. 20A- 20C, device 600 may include first portion 602 having flange 604. Second portion 606 may have second flange 605 and tab 608. First portion 602, including flange 604 and first member 612, may be configured to mount device 600 to a rail (e.g., rail X as shown in FIGS. 21 -22). Catch 610 may be configured to hold one or more wires. As further shown in FIGS. 20A-20C, first portion 602 may include first member 612, and flange 604 may extend from first end 614 of first member 612. Second portion 606 may include second member 620, third member 622, and fourth member 624. Second flange 605 and second member 620 may extend from second end 616 of first member 612, third member 622 may extend from second member 620, and fourth member 624 may extend from third member 622. Second flange 605, second member 620, and third member 622, may form catch 610, and tab 608, tongue 630, fourth member 624, and apertures 632 may secure catch 610.

[0141] As further shown in FIGS. 20A-20C, offset portion 613 may extend from first member 612 between first end 614 and second end 616 of first member 612. Offset portion 613 may include second tongue 617. At least a portion of second tongue617 may be coplanar with a portion of offset portion 613. Second tongue 617 may be formed by a cut in offset portion 613 and bending the cut portion. Further, at least a portion of second tongue 617 may extend in a direction away from offset portion 613 and at least a portion of second tongue 617 may extend toward second member 620. In some non-limiting embodiments, offset portion 613 and second tongue 617 may be configured to mount device 600 to a rail, such as in a channel of a rail.

[0142] In some non-limiting embodiments, catch 610 may be a hook, a loop, or another similar structure capable of holding and securing wires and other like components. In the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures, catch 610 is shown as the open space between member 620, 622, a portion of fourth member 624, and second flange 605. However, it is to be understood that the catch and references to catch 610 herein may be inclusive of such members that form and define catch 610, including members 620, 622, a portion of fourth member 624, and second flange 605, and members that secure catch 610 including tab 608, tongue 630, fourth member 624, and apertures 632.

[0143] In some non-limiting embodiments, device 600 may be constructed from any suitable material including metallic and polymeric materials and may be constructed of a single piece of material (i.e., monolithic construction). A suitable material may be one that is flexible enough to flex under force to allow for manipulation such as to close catch 610 around one or more wires and to mount device 600 on a component between flange 604 and second member 620.

[0144] Where device 600 is constructed from metal such as stainless steel, aluminum, steel, a combination thereof, or another suitable metal, device 600 may be constructed by stamping a length of the metal to form the cuts and folds of device 600. Further bending of the length of metal may also be implemented to achieve the shape and geometries of device 600. In other non-limiting embodiments, where device 600 is constructed from a polymer such as vinyl, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), a combination thereof, or another suitable polymer, device 600 may be constructed by injection molding or compression molding, among other suitable manufacturing techniques. The construction of device 600 obviates the need for machining or casting and thus greatly reduces manufacturing costs. However, device 600 may of course also or alternatively be manufactured by machining, casting, 3-D printing, or any other manufacturing practice.

[0145] As further shown in FIGS. 20A-20C, second flange 605 may extend from second end 616 of first member 612. In some non-limiting embodiments, second flange 605 may be stamped or cutout from second member 620 such that second flange 505 is attached to first member 612 at second end 516 and / or at a bend that transitions from first member 612 and begins to define second member 620. In some non-limiting embodiments, second flange 605 may include tongue 630. Tongue 630 may be coplanar with tab 608, such that tongue 630 may share top and bottom surfaces with tab 608. Second flange 605 may be formed by a cut in second member 620 and bending the cut portion. Further, tongue 630 may extend in a direction toward second member 620. In some non-limiting embodiments, tongue 630 may be stamped or cutout from second flange 605, such that tongue 630 is attached to second flange 605 at a bend that transitions from the second flange 605 and begins to define tab 608.

[0146] As further shown in FIGS. 20A-20C, fourth member 624 may include one or more apertures 632, and apertures 632 may be configured to receive tongue 630. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 632 may be circular through holes, square or rectangular through holes, or slotted through holes. In some non-limiting embodiments, apertures 632 may be circular recesses, square or rectangular recesses, or slotted recesses. Apertures 632 may be punched out of fourth member 624. The size and shape of apertures 632 may correspond to the size and shape of tongue 630. Further, fourth member 624 may include a folded end folded in a direction toward third member 622 and / or catch 610.

[0147] In general, device 600 may be in an open or closed state, for example, where device 600 is unflexed in a first state, tongue 630 may be disengaged from one or more apertures 632, and catch 610 may include opening 634 configured to receive one or more wires.

[0148] Referring now to FIGS. 21 and 22, FIGS. 21 and 22 are a side view and a perspective view, respectively, of device 600 mounted on a rail according to some non-limiting embodiments or aspects of present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, device 600 is suitable for use with various types of rails, including for example rail X with channel 893 and at least one rail flange 895. In some non-limiting embodiments, rail X may be the same as or similar to the IronRidge XR Rail, such as XR1000, XR100, and XR10. However, it is considered that device 600 is suitable foruse with other styles, types, and sizes of rails, as well as other components of a solar array.

[0149] As further shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, offset portion 613 may be inserted into upper channel 893 and may contact at least one rail flange 895. In some nonlimiting embodiments, force may be applied to flange 602 to compress offset portion 613 such that offset portion 613 may be inserted into upper channel 893. Further, force may be applied to second tongue 617 such that second tongue 617 may be pushed inwards against rail flange 895 when offset portion 613 is compressed and inserted into channel 893, After insertion of offset portion 613 and second tongue 617 into channel 893, offset portion 613 and second tongue 617 may return toward their unflexed position by spring force or action due to the flexibility and resiliency of offset portion 613 and second tongues 617. As offset portion 613 and second tongue 617 return toward their unflexed position, offset portion 613 and tongue 617 may secure offset portion 613 and second tongue 617, and thus device 600, within channel 893. Accordingly, in some non-limiting embodiments, offset portion 613 and second tongue 617 may be secured within channel 893 by a spring force applied by offset portion 613 and / or second tongue 617 against channel 893 and / or at least one rail flange 895.

[0150] While several examples of devices, assemblies, and methods for securely mounting one or more wires in a solar array are shown in the accompanying figures and described in detail hereinabove, other aspects will be apparent to, and readily made by, those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Accordingly, the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive. The disclosure described hereinabove is defined by the appended claims and all changes to the disclosure that fall within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:1 . A device for mounting one or more wires in a solar array, comprising: a first portion having a flange; and a second portion forming a catch and having tab, wherein the first portion, the flange, and the second portion are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and wherein the catch is configured to hold one or more wires.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a first member and the flange extends from a first end of the first member, wherein the second portion comprises: a second member extending from a second end of the first member; a third member extending from the second member; and a fourth member extending from the third member, wherein the tab extends from the fourth member, and wherein the second member, the third member, and the fourth member form the catch.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the fourth member comprises a tongue extending from the tab, and the tongue is coplanar with the tab.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the first member comprises one or more apertures configured to receive the tongue.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein, where the device is unflexed in a first state, the tongue is disengaged from the one or more apertures, and the catch comprises an opening configured to receive one or more wires.

6. The device of claim 4, wherein, where the device is flexed in a second state, the tongue is received by one of the one or more apertures such that the catch fully surrounds and secures one or more wires, and such that a spring force is applied by the device to retain the tongue in one of the one or more apertures.

7. The device of claim 2, wherein the flange comprises one or more projections extending downward from a lower surface of the flange, and wherein at least one of the one or more projections is configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

8. The device of claim 2, wherein the second member comprises one or more projections extending upward from an upper surface, and wherein at least one of the one or more projections is configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

9. The device of claim 2, wherein the second member extends from the first member at a first angle with respect to the first member, and the first angle is less than 90 degrees, wherein the third member extends from the second member at a second angle with respect to the second member, and the second angle is less than 90 degrees, wherein the fourth member extends from the third member at a third angle with respect to the third member, and the third angle is between 30 degrees and 120 degrees, such that the fourth member extends toward the second end of the first member.

10. A device for mounting one or more wires in a solar array, comprising: a first portion having a flange; and a second portion forming a catch and having a first tab, wherein the first portion, the flange, and the second portion are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, wherein the catch is configured to hold one or more wires, and wherein the first portion is configured to slidingly engage with the second portion.1 1. The device of claim 10, wherein the first portion comprises a slider member and the flange extends from a first end of the slider member, wherein the second portion comprises: a first member configured to slidingly engage with the slider member a second member extending from a second end of the first member; a third member extending from the second member; anda fourth member extending from the third member, wherein the tab extends from the fourth member, and wherein the second member, the third member, and the fourth member form the catch.

12. The device of claim 1 1 , wherein the fourth member comprises a tongue extending from the tab and the tongue is coplanar with the tab, and wherein the first member comprises one or more apertures configured to receive the tongue.

13. The device of claim 12, wherein, where the device is unflexed in a first state, the tongue is disengaged from the one or more apertures, and the catch comprises an opening configured to receive one or more wires, and wherein, where the device is flexed in a second state, the tongue is received by one of the one or more apertures such that the catch fully surrounds and secures one or more wires, and such that a spring force is applied by the device to retain the tongue in one of the one or more apertures.

14. The device of claim 11 , wherein the slider member comprises one or more slider arms, wherein the first member comprises one or more rails, and wherein the one or more slider arms are configured to slidingly engage with the one or more rails.

15. The device of claim 14, wherein the first member further comprises: a tang; a height adjustment tab extending from the tang; and one or more height adjustment tongues extending from the height adjustment tab and coplanar with the height adjustment tab, and wherein the one or more slider arms further comprise: one or more height adjustment apertures configured to receive the one or more height adjustment tongues.

16. The device of claim 15, wherein, in a disassembled state, the tang is unflexed, the one or more height adjustment tongues are disengaged from the one or more height adjustment apertures, and the one or more rails are disengaged from the one or more slider arms.

17. The device of claim 15, wherein, in an assembled state, the tang is flexed, the one or more height adjustment tongues are engaged with one or more of the one or more height adjustment apertures, and the one or more rails are engaged with the one or more slider arms, such that a spring force is applied by the tang to retain the one or more height adjustment tongues in one or more of the one or more height adjustment apertures and the one or more slider arms are prevented from sliding with respect to the one or more rails.

18. The device of claim 15, wherein, in a height adjustment state, a force is applied to the height adjustment tab against a spring force applied by the tang to disengage the one or more height adjustment tongues from the one or more height adjustment apertures, such that the one or more slider arms are allowed to slide with respect to the one or more rails to adjust the height of the slider member with respect to the first member.

19. The device of claim 12, wherein the flange comprises one or more projections extending downward from a lower surface of the flange, wherein the second member comprises one or more projections extending upward from an upper surface, and wherein at least one of the one or more projections is configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

20. A device for mounting one or more wires in a solar array, comprising: a first portion having a first and second flange; and a second portion offset from the first portion, the second portion extending from the second flange and having tab, wherein the first flange and the second flange are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and wherein the second portion forms a catch configured to hold one or more wires.21 . The device of claim 20, wherein the first portion comprises: a first member, the first flange extending from the first end of the first member, and the second flange extending from a second end of the first member, wherein the second portion comprises: an offset member extending from the second flange; a second member extending from the offset member; a third member extending from the second member; and a fourth member extending from the third member, wherein the tab extends from the fourth member, and wherein the second member, the third member, and the fourth member form the catch.

22. The device of claim 21 , wherein the fourth member comprises a tongue extending from the tab and the tongue is coplanar with the tab, and wherein the offset member comprises one or more apertures configured to receive the tongue.

23. The device of claim 22, wherein, where the device is unflexed in a first state, the tongue is disengaged from the one or more apertures, and the catch comprises an opening configured to receive one or more wires, and wherein, where the device is flexed in a second state, the tongue is received by one of the one or more apertures such that the catch fully surrounds and secures one or more wires, and such that a spring force is applied by the device to retain the tongue in one of the one or more apertures.

24. The device of claim 21 , wherein the first flange comprises one or more projections extending downward from a lower surface of the flange, wherein the second flange comprises one or more projections extending upward from an upper surface, and wherein at least one of the one or more projections is configured to pierce an exterior surface of a component of a solar array.

25. A solar array, comprising: one or more solar modules; one or more solar module mounting components; one or more wires; and one or more devices configured to mount one or more wires in the solar array, wherein the one or more devices comprises: a first portion having one or more flanges; and a second portion forming a catch and having a tab, wherein the first portion and the one or more flanges are configured to mount the device to a component of a solar array, and wherein the catch is configured to hold one or more wires.

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