Panel rail saddle for solar module

- NEXTRACKER INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a panel rail saddle for solar module showing the new design in environmental use;

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the panel rail saddle for solar module;

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 7 is an enlarged rear view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2.

The broken lines shown represent environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a panel rail saddle for solar module, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D905626
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 25, 2019
Date of Patent: Dec 22, 2020
Assignee: NEXTRACKER INC. (Fremont, CA)
Inventor: Ricardo Delgado-Nanez (San Jose, CA)
Primary Examiner: Derrick E Holland
Application Number: 29/699,492
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Solar Unit Or Component Thereof (D13/102)