Support assemblies for solar energy panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional solar panel mounting structures require precise dimensions and result in excessive material usage and lengthy installation times due to their inflexible design.
Innovation Solution
A solar panel mounting assembly with an arm support assembly that includes a top aperture and threaded cavity aperture, allowing for vertical adjustment and three-dimensional positioning of clamps, using a base stud that can be installed in a factory or field setting, and featuring slots for adjustable clamping accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional mounting structures are used, then structural stability is ensured, but installation time increases excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into separate modular components: a mounting plate with pre-drilled holes, a separate arm assembly with adjustment mechanisms, and a clamp assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be independently manufactured and assembled, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining structural stability through standardized connection interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The arm assembly incorporates adjustable positioning mechanisms with slots and adjustment holes that allow dynamic repositioning during installation and maintenance. This dynamic capability enables flexible adaptation to different panel positions and angles without requiring complete disassembly, thereby increasing installation productivity while preserving structural integrity.
2Loss of substance
If conventional mounting structures with precise dimensions are used, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but material usage increases excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with multiple pre-drilled holes and elongated slots that serve multiple functions: precise positioning, adjustment capability, and flexible mounting options. This universal design allows a single standardized component to accommodate various installation scenarios and panel dimensions, reducing the need for custom-cut components and minimizing material waste while maintaining precise positioning capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If inflexible mounting structures are used, then structural stability is ensured, but adaptability to various installation surfaces decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The arm assembly features adjustable positioning through slots and multiple adjustment holes, enabling the structure to adapt to various installation surfaces and angles. The clamp assembly incorporates adjustable clamping mechanisms that can accommodate different surface irregularities. These dynamic adjustment capabilities provide versatility for different mounting scenarios while maintaining structural stability through rigid connection points and secure fastening mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the mounting structure have specialized features tailored to their specific functions: the mounting plate has pre-drilled holes for precise positioning and stability, the arm assembly has slots for adjustment and adaptability, and the clamp assembly has adjustable clamping surfaces for surface conformity. This local optimization of structural properties provides both adaptability to various surfaces and structural stability where required.
4Loss of time
If conventional mounting structures are used, then structural stability is ensured, but installation time increases excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is pre-drilled with precisely positioned holes and includes pre-assembled mounting brackets with standardized fastening mechanisms. The arm assembly comes pre-configured with adjustment mechanisms and connection interfaces. These preliminary actions eliminate the need for on-site drilling, cutting, or complex alignment procedures, dramatically reducing installation time while maintaining ease of operation through simple bolt-together assembly.
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AI summary
Solar panel mounting assemblies having an arm support assembly for supporting a clamp assembly above an installation surface through a base and a base stud and configured to allow the clamp assembly to be adjusted in three dimensions while installing a solar panel module.