Abstract: A method and an arrangement for supporting a first beam between a first support structure and a second support structure in a building frame structure. The method includes securing the first beam to a first console against movement along the first console by means of a mechanical joint between the first console and the first beam, and the first console at a location between the beam supporting surface of the first console and the mechanical joint with a deforming section having increased deformability compared to the deformability of the first console at the beam supporting surface by reduced material dimensions in said deforming section of the first console compared to the material dimensions of the first console at the beam supporting surface.

Abstract: An archery adapter is disclosed herein. The archery adapter, in an embodiment, includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to make contact with a rear section of a weapon. The body defines at least one opening configured to at least partially receive a fastener. The body at least partially has a dovetail shape, and the body is configured to mate with an element of an accessory.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a furniture hinge for pivotally connecting a furniture part movably-supported relative to a furniture carcass, and a fastening adaptor for fastening the furniture hinge to the furniture carcass. The furniture hinge includes at least two fitting portions hingedly connected to one another, and at least one of the fitting portions of the furniture hinge is configured to be at least partially countersunk within a plate-shaped member of the furniture carcass. The fastening adaptor includes at least one fastening device configured to be fixed to the furniture carcass, and at least one recess for at least partially receiving the countersinkable fitting portion of the furniture hinge.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a display device includes multiple posts and a mounting plate module configured to connect the posts to each other. The stand is configured such that a rotary unit is attachable to and detachable from the mounting plate module, the display device is attachable to the mounting plate module via the rotary unit and is also attachable to the mounting plate module without the rotary unit, and a position of the display device relative to the stand in a depth direction in a state where the display device is attached to the mounting plate module via the rotary unit is the same as the position of the display device relative to the stand in the depth direction in a state where the display device is attached to the mounting plate module without the rotary unit.

Abstract: A universal bracket for mechanically coupling an information handling resource to a chassis of an information handling system may include a first mechanical member having a pair of guide features located on opposite edges of the first mechanical member and a second mechanical member having corresponding guide features configured to mechanically couple to the pair of guide features in order to enable the second mechanical member to slide relative to the first mechanical member in a linear direction such that a height of the universal bracket is configurable to match a height of the information handling resource.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a work vehicle door includes a hinge having a body and a first protrusion. The first protrusion is configured to extend through a first opening in a panel of the work vehicle door, and the first protrusion has a first engagement feature. The hinge assembly also includes a handle having a first corresponding engagement feature configured to engaged the first engagement feature of the first protrusion while the handle is in an engaged position to couple the panel to the hinge. One of the hinge or the handle has a second protrusion, and the other of the hinge or the handle has a recess configured to receive the second protrusion. The second protrusion is configured to extend through a second opening in the panel of the work vehicle door, and the handle is configured to rotate about the second protrusion to the engaged position.

Abstract: A support rail and housing assembly is mountable on a housing base. The housings are equipped with electrical contact and/or functional elements which can be strung together. The support rail is mountable on the mounting base even when the housings have already been arranged on the support rail before the support rail is mounted. The support rail is secured to the mounting base by two or more mounting pins which have been placed before the support rail is mounted to the mounting base. The mounting pins and the support rail are designed to correspond to each other such that the support rail can be placed on the mounting pins and locked thereto without using a tool.

Abstract: An affixable device can include a locking mechanism, a force-limiting mechanism, and a sensing mechanism. The locking mechanism can include an engagement component configured to disable the locking mechanism. The force-limiting mechanism can be configured to limit a locking force of the locking mechanism. The sensing mechanism can be coupled to the engagement component, and can be configured to determine that the force-limiting mechanism has limited the locking force of the locking mechanism. In response to determining the force-limiting mechanism limiting the locking force, the sensing mechanism can cause the engagement component to disable the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A wall hanging system by which a wall décor item such as a ledge, a frame, a mantel, or the like may be mounted to and hung from a wall. The wall hanging system may include the wall décor item having a rear surface and first and second mounting channels in the rear surface. The wall hanging system may also include first and second mounting brackets that are configured to be mounted to the wall. At least one of the first and second mounting brackets may have an elongated aperture through which a fastener extends for mounting that mounting bracket to the wall. As such, the mounting bracket with the elongated aperture is able to slide side-to-side along the wall while being mounted to the wall in order to properly align the first and second mounting brackets with the first and second mounting channels of the wall décor item.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to mount a camera to a mounting plate, the apparatus comprising: a camera socket connector to connect to a socket of the camera; and a mounting plate connector to connect to the mounting plate, wherein the camera socket connector able to be removably coupled to the mounting plate connector.

Abstract: A holder for mounting to a shopping cart and supporting a smart device includes a receptacle for receiving a smart device and at least one fastener for securing the receptacle to a handle of the shopping cart. The receptacle includes a planar surface having a front face, a back face, and a sidewall that extends perpendicularly away from the front face and along each side and bottom of the planar surface. The planar surface also defines a channel for receiving an accessory associated with a smart device. The length and width of the receptacle are sized to permit the upper portion of a smart device to extend out of the receptacle and to configure the manner in which the smart device is received by the receptacle. The holder can be installed on a shopping cart to provide system for holding a smart device.

Abstract: A hanger assembly having separable surface and object brackets that can slidably engage in a nested position without fasteners. The nested position is formed through the engagement of opposing channels of the respective surfaces of the surface and object brackets. The surface bracket has marking tabs for impressing on a vertical surface a selected orientation of the object that is connected to the object bracket, which in turn is nested with the surface bracket. Once the vertical surface is impressed by the marking tabs, the surface and object brackets can be un-nested and the surface bracket mounted to the vertical surface with the guidance impressions left my the marking tabs. Then the surface and object brackets can be re-nested for installation of the object against the vertical surface. The object is not limited to pictures or panels, and can be irregularly shaped articles.

Abstract: A mounting system for fastening an accessory item such as a shelf to a wall. The system in one embodiment includes a force-distributing mounting element positioned against the wall and between the item and the wall. The mounting element creates a gap between the item and wall. A cover secured to the item by a fastener is configured to at least partially cover the mounting element, gap, and an upper edge of the item to create an esthetically pleasing appearance. The fastener may extend completely through the cover, item, and mounting element and into the wall to mount the assembly thereto. In some implementations, the mounting element and cover may be omitted and the accessory item may be fastened directly to the wall, which may be hollow or solid. In one configuration, the item may be a cantilevered perimeter frame to which the accessory item is mounted.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for mounting a microphone to an aperture of a vehicle trim panel. The microphone is in a housing with an opening permitting ambient sound to reach the microphone. A sound channel has a grid portion in the form of a first radially extending flange at a first end and an engagement portion in the form of a second radially extending flange at the other end which engages a T-slot recess on the underside of the housing. When the engagement portion engages with the T-slot recess and slides to a closed end of the recess, the sound passage is aligned with the microphone.

Abstract: A wall mount for an electronic display includes a wall bracket, and a plurality of fastening elements, wherein the wall bracket is arranged to be fixedly connected to a wall, the wall bracket has a plurality of mounting openings, the plurality of fastening elements is arranged to be fixed with a first side of each fastening element to an electronic display, the plurality of fastening elements is further arranged to be slid with a second side of each fastening element into the plurality of mounting openings, and the wall bracket further including a retaining area arranged to retain a computer system.

Abstract: A household cooling appliance has a dispenser unit for dispensing a free flow refrigerated good. The dispenser unit has an insert, which by side walls and a bottom wall bounds a niche, in which a receptacle for receiving the free flow refrigerated good is insertable. A drip tray is provided, which is separate from the insert, for collecting liquid and can be brought into the niche. The drip tray has a drip well and a grip element which extends within the drip well and is accessible from the top for gripping. The drip tray on a bottom wall has a liquid distribution element, which elevated from the top side protrudes upwards and is configured to be narrowing. The drip tray on the bottom wall has a coupling element which for positioning of the drip tray is formed in the insert for coupling with a counter coupling element.

Abstract: A movable hook apparatus, used for an object and a supporting structure, includes positioning axle attached onto the object and insertion member protruded therefrom, securement base attached onto the supporting structure; and a pair of rotating hook members with pivotal attachment portion pivotally attached onto securement base, hooking portion at the pivotal attachment portions and counter weight portion at outer side thereof to achieve equilibrium state; gap between two hooking portions is greater than width of insertion member, and a minimum of the gap is smaller than the width of insertion member. The insertion member is inserted between two hooking portions. When the two hooking portions are locked and positioned by the insertion member, the two hooking portions supports the weight of the positioning axle and the object.

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.

Abstract: A vehicular camera system includes a black-out layer disposed at an upper central region of a windshield as installed in a vehicle, an attachment member configured for attachment at the upper central region of the windshield where the black-out layer is disposed, and an accessory module including a camera. The accessory module is configured to detachably mount at the attachment member at the windshield such that the lens of the camera is spaced from the windshield, and such that the camera views forward of the vehicle through an aperture in the black-out layer via a tapered structure that is widest at the windshield and that tapers from the windshield towards where the lens of the camera is located. The tapered structure is at an acute angle relative to the vehicle windshield. The camera captures image data for a driver assistance system of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: Trapeze system for suspending utilities from ceilings by threaded rod utilizing a rod locking and ratcheting device having a housing and a locking control lever for adjustably attaching a trapeze structure to the threaded rod suspension. The rod locking and ratcheting device quickly attaches to the trapeze structure by a channel tab that fastens the rod locking and ratcheting device to the trapeze. The rod locking and ratcheting device has a thumb actuated locking control lever that moves in the housing to engage or disengage a screw threaded portion on the locking control lever with threads on a threaded rod inside the housing of the locking and ratcheting device. The parts of the locking and ratcheting device are cold formed from 12 to 20 gauge steel.

Abstract: A connecting part for mounting on two housing parts of an induction hob has a U-shaped cross section overall, as a channel, as seen in the longitudinal direction and has two segments. The two segments are connected together in a displaceable manner in the longitudinal direction and are secured captively to one another. The first segment has a front end and the second segment has a front end. The segments each have a connecting means at their front end for connecting to in each case one housing part of an induction hob in a form-fitting manner.

Abstract: The illuminating standoff device to support and illuminate transparent, semi-transparent, and/or a translucent light diffusing member. Thus, the standoff provides support and attachment to the wall or support structure, while at the same time allowing light to pass through said standoff and/or projecting or inducing light into the diffusing member while supporting and retaining its position. This allows one to support and secure the diffusing member, and illuminate the diffusing member, both through a single device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly which may attach to a helmet. In at least one example embodiment, the assembly may include a light, a clip, and a bracket. In the instant example the light may include at least one engaging member configured to engage at least one engaging member on the clip and the clip may be configured to attach to the bracket with at least one fastener.

Abstract: An accessory mounting bracket provides a quick and easy removable attachment of various devices. The method of attachment of devices to the accessory mounting bracket may be compatible with the attachment of these devices to tee-slot style track systems, allowing the accessory mounting bracket to be used interchangeably with said track systems.

Abstract: A split type hanging buckle includes a base and a connecting element, the base includes a top cover and a bottom cover, the top cover has a receiving groove, one end of the bottom cover has an accommodating groove, the accommodating groove corresponds to the receiving groove, the connecting element includes a first magnetic element, a second magnetic element, a connecting part and a fitting part, the first magnetic element is received in the accommodating groove, one end of the connecting part has an inserting part and a clamping part, one end of the inserting part has an receiving cavity, the second magnetic element is received in the receiving cavity, and after the second magnetic element is received in the receiving cavity, portions of the second magnetic element away from the inserting part attract the first magnet element, such that the connecting element is connected with the base.

Abstract: Certain embodiments disclose a corral and enclosure defined by three members having an opening configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements, with two substantially parallel walls of different lengths and advertisement panels affixed on the walls, such that they are staggered. The staggered arrangement of the at least two advertisement panels facilitates better visibility and allows the simultaneous viewing of at least two advertisement panels. The longer member also further protects vehicles parked on its side from colliding with shopping carts.

Abstract: A mounting system is provided. Such a system includes at least one “C” channel adapted to be mounted to a surface, and a mountable accessory device. An intermediary mounting member is disposed between the at least one “C” channel and the accessory device, and the intermediary mounting member has the accessory device mounted thereto. At least two mounting arrangements are also included, wherein each mounting arrangement is engaged between one of the at least one “C” channel and the intermediary mounting member, and wherein the mounting arrangements are disposed in spaced-apart relation along the at least one “C” channel. An associated apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses an apparatus for securing a mobile device to a steering wheel, comprising: a main flap connected to a rear surface of the mobile device, said main flap is made of a rigid material; a holder attached to the main flap, said holder secures the mobile device to the main flap; an elliptic unit extending from the main flap and surrounding the steering wheel. The apparatus may be part of a kit that also comprises a second holder attached to the rear surface of the mobile device, said second holder is in contact with the first holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an NFC smart sign that can prevent damage to an NFC tag and allows an NFC tag to be easily replaced when the information in the NFC tag is required to be changed or supplemented.

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.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for providing a connection method to digital devices connecting and disconnecting an exo-skeleton, impact protection, wearable computing and ergonomic texturing for digital devices. The invention increases the devices functionality, while providing a secondary quick release mounting method that allow the fast attachment and release of various accessories to the digital device or other objects, as well as providing mounting surfaces that allows for connection of various accessories. The secondary quick release mounting method can be integrated into any object independently, allowing a magnitude of possibilities. The device is made in variety of materials and methods, with an integrated spring mechanism, which allow for preloading and locking of the chucked arms against the digital device for a firm, secure protection of the device's fragile structure against impact as well as providing a connection standard.

Abstract: Certain embodiments disclose a corral and enclosure defined by three members having an opening configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements, with two substantially parallel walls of different lengths and advertisement panels affixed on the walls, such that they are staggered. The staggered arrangement of the at least two advertisement panels facilitates better visibility and allows the simultaneous viewing of at least two advertisement panels. The longer member also further protects vehicles parked on its side from colliding with shopping carts.

Abstract: A support for pipes uses a telescoping strut slidably holding an elongated insert with a threaded post extending outward from the insert, through a slot in the C-shaped cross-section of the struts. A bracket fits over the post and abuts supports opposing edges of the strut. A nut on the post clamps the parts immovably together. The bracket has a depending portion extending below the strut with an opening through which a pipe passes. Two threaded couplers with opposing ramped surfaces encircle the pipe and deform when tightened to clamp the pipe while also clamping opposing sides of the depending portion.

Abstract: An alignment device, systems and methods where the device includes a guide, a support and a connector which engages the guide and the support. The guide may be a relatively flat piece attachable to and edge of a frame for framing a window or a door. In one aspect the guide member a slot, support attaches to an object such as a window or a door (or is integral with an object such as a window or door) which is to be aligned with the frame. The connector threads within a hole associated with the object, such as a hole of a support connected to a jamb of a window. The connector engages a slot of the guide and the device allows for desired alignment of an object within a frame by transferring rotational movement to linear movement.

Abstract: The invention includes an alignment device and system having a guide member, a support member and a connector which engages the guide member and the support member. The guide member may be a relatively flat piece attachable to and edge of a frame. In one aspect the guide member includes a perimeter slot. The support member may have a first portion generally perpendicular with a second portion and the first portion may be attached to an object (or integral with an object such as a window or door casing) which is to be aligned with a frame. The second portion may have a connector portion or threaded hole for receiving a connector. The connector may also engage the slot of the guide member. The device allows for desired alignment of an object within a frame by transferring rotational movement to linear movement.

Abstract: A pair of linearly spaced thumb screws engage a bracket that slides and locks over the thumb screws to reversibly attach an item connected to the bracket to a surface supporting the thumb screws. The bracket has a body with a length longer than the spaced thumb screws. Apertures on opposing edges of the body engage the thumb screws when the bracket is placed over the thumb screws and twisted. Tapered channels in the body of the bracket capture and hold the thumb screws as the bracket is slid along the thumb screws to secure the bracket and connected item to the surface.

Abstract: The inventive concept is a device which is used to secure a sheath or stack of papers contained in an architectural sheet rack clamp. The device is essentially a three-tiered rectangular structure forming two parallel, length-wise channels within the spaces defined by the three tiers. One channel, situated as the upper clamp retaining channel, is structured so as to securely accommodate the typical sheet clamp used to store such materials as architectural drawings, maps, and other similar over-sized sheets. The second, or lower desk anchoring, channel of the device, contains two adjustable fastening means, enabling attachment of the lower desk anchoring channel to a desk, draftsman's stand, or table.

Abstract: Certain embodiments disclose a corral and enclosure defined by three members having an opening configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements, with two substantially parallel walls of different lengths and advertisement panels affixed on the walls, such that they are staggered. The staggered arrangement of the at least two advertisement panels facilitates better visibility and allows the simultaneous viewing of at least two advertisement panels. The longer member also further protects vehicles parked on its side from colliding with shopping carts.

Abstract: Rails 20 corresponding to lines A, B, C are provided in parallel on a bass plate 1, and coupling members 21, 22 are slidably mounted on each of the rails 20. Each of fluid controllers 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 is mounted generally on two of these coupling members 21, 22.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes a wire shelf having multiple wire members arranged to form a platform, at least one bracket configured to releasably couple to wire members of the wire shelf, and a rod coupled to the bracket. The bracket includes a hook-shaped end portion and an elbow portion. The hook-shaped end portion of the bracket defines a channel that opens toward the elbow portion for receiving a first one of the wire members, and the elbow portion of the bracket defines a bend for receiving a second one of the wire members to thereby releasably couple (e.g., snap fit, etc.) the bracket to the wire shelf. The shelving unit may also include a stop for inhibiting movement of hangers along the rod and past the stop, and/or a connector for coupling the shelving unit to a rod of another shelving unit for allowing movement of hangers between the rods.

Abstract: An apparatus to hang a game trophy on a support structure and to facilitate adjustment of the orientation of the game trophy relative to the support structure comprising a first member, having a dog and a protruding peg with an enlarged head, and a saddle portion adjacent to the enlarged head, and a second member having a bay opening, a bay, a recess adjacent to the bay opening, and a plurality of generally adjacent dog recesses. A method of hanging a game trophy comprises receiving the enlarged head of the peg through the bay opening to align the saddle portion of the first member with the throat of the bay of the second member, and by then receiving the dog into an aligned dog recess of the second member to releasably couple the second member to the first member.

Abstract: A two-piece track assembly may be used in an office environment for mounting accessory components, such as work surfaces, cabinets, shelves, filing units, etc., to either a permanent building wall or to the framework of a movable office wall or office partition system. The track assembly includes a base mountable to the wall or framework via a plurality of fasteners. A track mounts to the base to cover the fasteners used to mount the base. The track also includes a relatively thinly-profiled slot into which a corresponding, relatively thinly-profiled mounting flange of an accessory component is received to mount and support the accessory component upon the track assembly. Optionally, a decorative or functional tile may be mounted to a wall or partition between a pair of track assemblies spaced vertically from one another.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a bracket assembly comprising a bridge which in turn comprises a central span, a wing attached to the central span, an arm receiving slot; and one or more anus comprising a central region and a flange, wherein said central region and said flange are connected by an offset; the bridge and said arm being adapted to be coupled together. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a joint comprising a first work piece and a second work piece; a bracket assembly comprising a bridge comprising a central span, having a wing extending from said central span at approximately equal angles, said bridge further comprising a arm receiving slot; and a arm comprising a central region connected by an offset to a flange, said arm further comprising a bridge receiving slot wherein said arm receiving slot and said bridge receiving slot engage thereby mating said bridge and said arm; and fastening means to connect the bracket assembly to said work pieces.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a first wall mount and a second wall mount. The first wall mount includes a first protruding flange having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge and a slot defined by an upper edge that intersects with the top edge of the protruding flange, a lower edge that intersects with the front edge of the protruding flange, a coupling edge that couples the upper edge to the lower edge. The second wall mount including a second protruding flange having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge and a slot defined by an upper edge that intersects with the top edge of the protruding flange, a lower edge that intersects with the front edge of the protruding flange, and a coupling edge that couples the upper edge to the lower edge. Sporting equipment can be deposited in the slots in at least two different configurations.

Abstract: A mounting device capable of mounting two objects of different sizes is disclosed. The mounting device includes a mounting member including a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, a mounting portion, a securing piece between the first end and the second end, and an installing plate including a first installing portion and a second installing portion. The mounting member is secured to the first installing portion and the second installing portion. When the mounting portion and the securing piece are engaged with the first installing portion, the first end is adapted to abut a first object. When the mounting portion and the installing portion are engaged with the second installing portion, the second end is adapted to abut a second object of a different size from a size of the first object.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus includes a base member, a securing assembly secured to the base member, and a supporting assembly secured to the securing assembly. The supporting assembly includes a slid-way module and a bracket. The bracket is secured to the slid-way module and supports a monitor. The slid-way module includes a main body and an adjusting member. The main body includes two guiding ways and a sliding portion. The sliding portion is slidably engaged between the two guiding ways. The adjusting member includes a holding portion located between the sliding portion and the two guiding way, a resilient piece, and a controlling portion rotatably installed on the holding portion. The resilient piece is located between the holding portion and the controlling portion. The controlling portion is rotatable to deform the resilient piece to adjust friction force between the holding portion and the two guiding ways.

Abstract: A mounting system for photovoltaic modules includes at least two profile-shaped cross rails arranged parallel to each other and configured to hold several PV modules. Each cross rail includes plane supporting surfaces. The PV module is mounted by placing it onto the at least two cross rails so that the at least two holders lay flat on the plane supporting surfaces of the at least two cross rails. The PV module is then moved in a joining direction perpendicular to the cross rails while lying on the plane supporting surfaces so that either a recess engages with an integrated protrusion or a protrusion engages with an integrated recess. A retaining safety device is disposed between at least one cross rail and its corresponding holder and is configured to counteract a move against the joining direction.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved support bracket for mounting a clutch of a roller blind. The clutch of roller blind used with this improved bracket is the type having at least one projecting pin. The support bracket includes a bracket housing having a flat wall with at least one aperture configured to receive the projecting pin such that the pin passes through the aperture and extends past the flat wall. The aperture is configured to permit the pin to slide up and down inside the aperture between a first and second position when the pin is positioned in the aperture. The bracket also includes a spring lock member mounted to the flat wall adjacent the aperture, the spring lock positioned to partially obstruct the aperture. The spring lock member is configured such that when the pin is inserted into the aperture the spring lock is deflected out of the way to permit the pin to be inserted into the aperture.

Abstract: An electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets, whereby each slotted frame cabinet can conveniently be attached to one or more vertically or horizontally positioned adjacent slotted frame cabinets by using connecting components which are generally located around the periphery of one or more slotted frame cabinets. Connecting components including splice bars, splice plates, and mounting clamps are aligned in, positioned along, and secured to backing bars which are co-located in backing bar slots in one or more of the slotted frame cabinets. Lift eyes can be variably located in one or more lift eye slots. The use of externally located connecting components, which do not extend through the cabinetry, minimize the entry of environmental elements into the interior of the electronic sign. Multiple slotted frame cabinets can be connected without the removal of LED display panels. Bracket assemblies and clamping assemblies are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for splicing solar panel racks. Solar panel racks may include one, two, or more solar rack sections that may be connected to one another with an internal splice. The internal splice may internally support the adjoining solar racks. The solar rack may be secured to a support surface using one or more feet. The solar panel racks may be configured to support the weight of one or more solar modules. One or more solar module securing component may be used to secure the solar modules to a solar rack surface.