Abstract: A solar panel support structure includes a first shelf for supporting a first frame section of a first solar panel module, the first shelf defining a first plane, and a second shelf for supporting a second frame section of a second solar panel module, the second shelf defining a second plane. A dividing structure is provided between the first and second shelves and extends above the first and second planes. A first shelf upturn may be provided at an end of the first shelf away from the dividing structure and extending above the first plane. A second shelf upturn may be provided at an end of the second shelf away from the dividing structure and extending above the second plane. The support structure includes one or more first movable lock tabs for engaging first and second bottom flange portions of the frame sections.

Abstract: A mounting system may be provided for a solar panel and may include a frame having a first frame section and a first support structure. The first frame section may include an elongated piece of framework material having a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends define a lengthwise dimension. A lengthwise fold may define an intersection of a frame sidewall with a bottom flange, wherein at least a portion the frame sidewall extends above the bottom flange. A first wall opening may be provided in the frame sidewall. A panel containment structure may be provided at an upper portion of the frame sidewall and may include a lower shelf extending from the frame sidewall. The panel containment structure may engage a bottom surface of the solar panel at a first panel edge area.

Abstract: A solar panel support structure includes a first shelf for supporting a first frame section of a first solar panel module, the first shelf defining a first plane, and a second shelf for supporting a second frame section of a second solar panel module, the second shelf defining a second plane. A dividing structure is provided between the first and second shelves and extends above the first and second planes. A first shelf upturn may be provided at an end of the first shelf away from the dividing structure and extending above the first plane. A second shelf upturn may be provided at an end of the second shelf away from the dividing structure and extending above the second plane. The support structure includes one or more first movable lock tabs for engaging first and second bottom flange portions of the frame sections.

Abstract: A frame (101) for supporting a solar panel (190) may include at least a first frame section (201-1), having a bottom flange (604) provided at a base of the first frame section (601) and a frame sidewall (603). A panel containment structure (191), at an upper portion of the frame sidewall, may have a lower shelf (105) extending from the sidewall (603). One or more reinforced mounting holes (822) may be provided in the bottom flange (804), in the frame sidewall (903), or both in the bottom flange and in the frame sidewall. The bottom flange, frame sidewall. (10) and panel containment structure may be formed at least in part from folds (102) provided in a single piece of first framework material, the first framework material having an average thickness. One or more reinforced mounting holes may include an opening having a depth greater than the framework thickness.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.

Abstract: A frame 101 for at least partially enclosing or supporting a panel 190 is provided. The frame may include at least a first frame section 201-1 including a bottom flange 104 provided at a base of the frame section. A frame sidewall 103 may be provided at an outer portion of the frame section, the frame sidewall characterized by a height H extending from the bottom flange 104. A panel containment structure 101-1 may be provided at an upper portion of the frame sidewall 103, the panel containment structure including a lower shelf 105 extending from the frame sidewall. A support wall 431-1 may be provided at an inner portion of the frame section 201-1, the support wall extending (i) between the bottom flange 104 and the frame sidewall 103, (ii) between the bottom flange 104 and the lower shelf 105, or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

Abstract: A frame precursor structure (201) is provided for use in forming a frame (101) that encloses at least a portion of a panel (190). The frame precursor structure may include a framework material having a first end (210) and a second end (220), the first and second ends defining a lengthwise dimension. A lengthwise fold (102) may define an intersection of a frame sidewall (103) with a bottom flange (104). A first corner bend precursor axis (212) on the frame sidewall may define the interface of a first frame section (201-1) with a second frame section (201-2). The sidewall at the first corner bend precursor axis (212) may be bendable along its height axis. The bottom flange may include a first notch (212N) at the first corner bend precursor axis (212).

Abstract: A frame (101) for at least partially enclosing or supporting a panel (190) is provided. The frame may include at least a first frame section (201-1) including a bottom flange (104) provided at a base of the frame section. A frame sidewall (103) may be provided at an outer portion of the frame section, the frame sidewall characterized by a height H extending from the bottom flange (104). A panel containment structure (101-1) may be provided at an upper portion of the frame sidewall (103), the panel containment structure including a lower shelf (105) extending from the frame sidewall. A support wall (431-1) may be provided at an inner portion of the frame section (201-1), the support wall extending (i) between the bottom flange (104) and the frame sidewall (103), (ii) between the bottom flange (104) and the lower shelf (105), or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

Abstract: A frame for at least partially enclosing or supporting a panel is provided. The frame may include at least a first frame section that may include an elongated piece of framework material having a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends define a lengthwise dimension. The first frame section may further include lengthwise fold defining an intersection of a frame sidewall with a bottom flange, wherein the frame sidewall is characterized by a height extending from the bottom flange. The first frame section may further include a portion of at least one tab connection assembly where a connected element is attached to the first frame section. The tab connection assembly may include: i) at least one tab feature provided as part of either the first frame section or the connected element, and ii) at least one corresponding hole feature provided as part of the other of the first frame section or the connected element, wherein the hole feature may lockingly receives the at least one tab feature.

Abstract: A mounting system may be provided for a solar panel and may include a frame having a first frame section and a first support structure. The first frame section may include an elongated piece of framework material having a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends define a lengthwise dimension. A lengthwise fold may define an intersection of a frame sidewall with a bottom flange, wherein at least a portion the frame sidewall extends above the bottom flange. A first wall opening may be provided in the frame sidewall. A panel containment structure may be provided at an upper portion of the frame sidewall and may include a lower shelf extending from the frame sidewall. The panel containment structure may engage a bottom surface of the solar panel at a first panel edge area.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.

Abstract: A frame (101) for supporting a solar panel (190) may include at least a first frame section (201-1), having a bottom flange (604) provided at a base of the first frame section (601) and a frame sidewall (603). A panel containment structure (191), at an upper portion of the frame sidewall, may have a lower shelf (105) extending from the sidewall (603). One or more reinforced mounting holes (822) may be provided in the bottom flange (804), in the frame sidewall (903), or both in the bottom flange and in the frame sidewall. The bottom flange, frame sidewall. (10) and panel containment structure may be formed at least in part from folds (102) provided in a single piece of first framework material, the first framework material having an average thickness. One or more reinforced mounting holes may include an opening having a depth greater than the framework thickness.

Abstract: A frame precursor structure (201) is provided for use in forming a frame (101) that encloses at least a portion of a panel (190). The frame precursor structure may include a framework material having a first end (210) and a second end (220), the first and second ends defining a lengthwise dimension. A lengthwise fold (102) may define an intersection of a frame sidewall (103) with a bottom flange (104). A first corner bend precursor axis (212) on the frame sidewall may define the interface of a first frame section (201-1) with a second frame section (201-2). The sidewall at the first corner bend precursor axis (212) may be bendable along its height axis. The bottom flange may include a first notch (212N) at the first corner bend precursor axis (212).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide rigid attachment of materials using a roof mount, a cover, and a resilience constituent. A roof mount may have a top roof mount and bottom roof mount. A resilience constituent may be a ring, a disk with a middle ridge or even an arched disk or the like.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide rigid attachment of materials using a roof mount, a cover, and a resilience constituent. A roof mount may have a top roof mount and bottom roof mount. A resilience constituent may be a ring, a disk with a middle ridge or even an arched disk or the like.

Abstract: A folded down support (12) allows for stronger solar panels (10) and the support replaces most of the solar racking required for solar installation which further reduces the cost of the photovoltaic solar system. The solar panels (10) can be arranged so that solar panels form a solar collector solar panel array. The solar panel (10) can be set on a surface by itself or with ballast (43). It can also be attached to the surface by fastening the solar panel to the side supports. If the solar panel frame and supports are electrically conductive, the design allows for self electrical grounding between these conductive parts when the side supports are pivoted to the down position. The folded up support allows for high density storage and shipping.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include solar power attachment systems between a photovoltaic layer (19) and at least one protuberant limb (130); novel cooling systems with the use of conductive layers (32); and even PV cell connection systems which may provide both electrical connections and cell cooling systems.

Abstract: A folded down support (12) allows for stronger solar panels (10) and the support replaces most of the solar racking required for solar installation which further reduces the cost of the photovoltaic solar system. The solar panels (10) can be arranged so that solar panels form a solar collector solar panel array. The solar panel (10) can be set on a surface by itself or with ballast (43). It can also be attached to the surface by fastening the solar panel to the side supports. If the solar panel frame and supports are electrically conductive, the design allows for self electrical grounding between these conductive parts when the side supports are pivoted to the down position. The folded up support allows for high density storage and shipping.