Adjustable Solar Panel Mounting Assembly for Uneven Rooftops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar panel mounting systems lack ease of installation and adjustment, particularly on uneven rooftop surfaces, and do not provide stable anchoring for multiple solar modules.
Innovation Solution
A mounting assembly comprising a base, station, and adjustable brackets with guide channels and resilient plates that allow horizontal and vertical adjustment, enabling secure attachment and easy installation of solar panels on rooftops without requiring extensive drilling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional mounting systems are used, then solar panels can be installed on rooftops, but installation is difficult and time-consuming on uneven surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates adjustable components including a vertically movable mounting plate and horizontally adjustable supporting walls. The mounting plate can move up and down along the supporting walls to accommodate varying roof heights, while the supporting walls can be positioned at different horizontal locations. This dynamic adjustability enables the system to adapt to uneven rooftop surfaces while maintaining ease of installation through simple mechanical adjustments rather than complex custom fabrication.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changing of geometric parameters including vertical position of the mounting plate, horizontal position of supporting walls, and angle of installation. By varying these parameters, the mounting system can accommodate different roof conditions and panel requirements, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and adaptability to various surface conditions.
2Reliability
If solar panels are securely anchored to ensure stability, then reliable mounting is achieved, but installation time increases due to extensive drilling and anchoring
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: mounting base, supporting walls, mounting plate, and solar panel interface. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and secured, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly while maintaining stable anchoring. The modular design reduces installation time compared to monolithic mounting systems that require extensive drilling and securing of entire assemblies.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket components are pre-configured with attachment features and geometric relationships that ensure stable anchoring upon assembly. The supporting walls are pre-positioned relative to the mounting plate, and the guide channels are pre-formed to receive the solar panel frame. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for extensive on-site drilling and anchoring operations, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable mounting brackets are used to accommodate uneven surfaces, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket employs asymmetric geometry in its supporting walls and mounting plate configuration. The supporting walls have different orientations and positions relative to the mounting plate, creating an asymmetric structure that naturally accommodates uneven surfaces. This asymmetric design provides adjustment capability without requiring complex mechanical systems, as the geometric asymmetry itself enables adaptation to various roof conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses simple dynamic adjustments through movable mounting plates and repositionable supporting walls rather than complex mechanical systems. The adjustability is achieved through basic mechanical movements (vertical sliding, horizontal positioning) that can be performed with simple tools, avoiding complex fastening mechanisms, motors, or electronic controls. This keeps device complexity low while maintaining high adaptability.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a mounting assembly for attaching solar panels to a rooftop. The assembly allows for convenient installment and adjustment of the panels.