Abstract: A photovoltaic module mounting system is disclosed. The system includes a rail with an elongated body with opposing first and second shoulders and opposing first and second sides. A first track is defined by the first shoulder, a second track is defined by the first side, and a third track is defined by the second side. The first track has a first channel and a first slot, the second track has a second channel and a second slot, and the third track has a cavity. A connector bracket has a first flange, a second flange, and an elbow, the first flange forming a substantially right angle with the second flange, and the elbow being substantially L-shaped and extending at a substantially right angle from the second flange. In an operative configuration, the elbow of the connector bracket is engaged within the cavity of the rail.
Abstract: A trim-rail for use in a solar panel mounting assembly is disclosed. The trim-rail includes a tilted spring support ledge on a side of the trim-rail. A photovoltaic module is elastically supportable on the tilted spring support ledge when the photovoltaic module is installed on the tilted spring support ledge.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 15, 2016
Publication date:
June 1, 2017
Applicant:
Unirac Inc.
Inventors:
Nathan SCHUIT, Jason MAYFIELD, Ernest GALLEGOS
Abstract: A trim assembly is disclosed. The trim assembly includes a trim, where the trim has a curved form, and a trim mounting bracket, where the trim is mountable on the trim mounting bracket.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 13, 2017
Publication date:
May 11, 2017
Applicant:
Unirac, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd GANSHAW, Ernest Gallegos, Jason Mayfield, Nathan Schuit
Abstract: A height adjustable solar panel mounting assembly with an asymmetric lower bracket is disclosed. The asymmetric lower bracket includes a flat support ledge on a first side of the asymmetric lower bracket and a tilted spring support ledge on a second side of the asymmetric lower bracket, where the first side is opposite from the second side. A central box frame is defined by the asymmetric lower bracket where a helical drive element is receivable in the central box frame.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 15, 2016
Publication date:
March 2, 2017
Applicant:
Unirac Inc.
Inventors:
Nathan SCHUIT, Jason MAYFIELD, Ernest GALLEGOS
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting photovoltaic modules is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bracket where the bracket defines a slot in a lower portion of the bracket and the slot extends along a longitudinal length of the bracket. A clamp is securable to the bracket on an upper portion of the bracket. A first photovoltaic module and a second photovoltaic module are mountable on a first side of the bracket and a first side of the clamp, where the first photovoltaic module is adjacent to the second photovoltaic module. A footer is variably positionable on the bracket along the slot.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2014
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2017
Assignee:
Unirac Inc.
Inventors:
Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Jason Mayfield, Nathan Schuit
Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a solar panel in a solar panel mounting assembly is disclosed. The solar panel mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket and a helical drive, where the mounting bracket is vertically adjustable by the helical drive. The helical drive engages with a stanchion that is variably positioned along a base member that is fixed to a roof.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 25, 2016
Publication date:
February 9, 2017
Applicant:
Unirac, Inc.
Inventors:
Nathan SCHUIT, Jason MAYFIELD, Klaus NICOLAEDIS, Todd GANSHAW
Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a solar panel array on a surface is disclosed. The solar panel array includes a plurality of solar panel modules and a hybrid solar panel module mounting assembly. The hybrid solar panel module mounting assembly includes a component of a rail-based mounting system and a component of a rail-less mounting system. At least one of the plurality of solar panel modules is mounted on the component of the rail-based mounting system and at least one of the plurality of solar panel modules is mounted on the component of the rail-less mounting system.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 25, 2016
Publication date:
February 9, 2017
Applicant:
Unirac, Inc.
Inventors:
Nathan SCHUIT, Jason MAYFIELD, December COWEN, Darren WOMACKS
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a photovoltaic module is disclosed. The apparatus includes a clamp where the clamp includes a serrated surface and where the photovoltaic module is grippable by the serrated surface.
Abstract: A system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object is provided. The system for removably and adjustably mounting a device on an object, according to the present invention, includes an apparatus and method useful for removably and adjustably mounting one or more photovoltaic modules on an object such as a pole or roof, and includes one or more triple track rails. Also included are one or more connector brackets that are demountably attachable to the one or more triple track rails and to the object.
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting photovoltaic modules is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bracket where the bracket defines a slot in a lower portion of the bracket and the slot extends along a longitudinal length of the bracket. A clamp is securable to the bracket on an upper portion of the bracket. A first photovoltaic module and a second photovoltaic module are mountable on a first side of the bracket and a first side of the clamp, where the first photovoltaic module is adjacent to the second photovoltaic module. A footer is variably positionable on the bracket along the slot.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 16, 2014
Publication date:
April 21, 2016
Applicant:
Unirac, Inc.
Inventors:
Todd Ganshaw, Ernest Gallegos, Jason Mayfield, Nathan Schuit
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a photovoltaic module is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first support member, a second support member, a ballast support structure, and brackets. The brackets each include a first leg and a second leg, where the first leg includes a hook-shaped portion at a distal end of the first leg and the second leg includes a hook-shaped portion at a distal end of the second leg.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 2013
Date of Patent:
February 2, 2016
Assignee:
UNIRAC, Inc.
Inventors:
Jonathan Roensch, Brian R. Hill, Nathan Schuit, Erin Twitchell
Abstract: Universal End and Mid Clamps are used to connect 2 things together and are designed so that when the clamp fastener is properly tightened the piece being clamped will resist loads in 3 directions and will resist sliding.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 8, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 13, 2015
Assignee:
Unirac, Inc.
Inventors:
Nathan Schuit, Jason Mayfield, Jon Roensch, Juan Suarez, Todd Ganshaw
Abstract: A connector is provided and includes a first and second side wall that are connected by a base. The side walls have recesses such that a structural member's protrusions can be interposed between the side wall's recesses and snapped into place to connect the connector to the structural member.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 27, 2009
Date of Patent:
June 16, 2015
Assignee:
UNIRAC, INC.
Inventors:
Nathan Schuit, Jim Webb, Chris M. Meier, Jason Mayfield, Juan Suarez
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a photovoltaic module is disclosed. The apparatus includes a clamp assembly, where the clamp assembly includes a clamp and a fastener engageable with the clamp. The clamp includes a sharp portion.
Abstract: A photovoltaic module mounting assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a bearing cradle assembly, a first mounting bracket, and a second mounting bracket. The bearing cradle assembly is attached to the first and second mounting brackets.
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a photovoltaic module is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting member and an engagement member attached to the mounting member. The engagement member is longitudinally fixed on the mounting member and the engagement member is moveable with respect to the mounting member.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Publication date:
September 18, 2014
Applicant:
Unirac, Inc.
Inventors:
Stacy HARRIS, Todd GANSHAW, Kyle BARR, Ernest GALLEGOS, Juan SUAREZ