TWIST-LOCK SOLAR MODULE CLAMP

Abstract: a twist-lock clamp to attach a solar module to a rail system includes a spring between a top clamp and a t-nut, with features on the spring and top clamp to restrict rotation relative to each other. the t-nut includes features allowing rotation of about 90 degrees when the t-nut is inserted in a rail, but restrict rotation beyond about 90 degrees. the spring serves to hold the top clamp and t-nut apart while allowing the twist-lock clamp to resist sliding in the rail during installation.

Inventor(s): Erich Kai Stephan, Glenn Harris, Peter Wilke, Nicholas Wenzel, James Hsieh

CPC Classification: F16B37/045 (Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates {(nuts fastened behind a wall by a toggle-mechanism ; threaded inserts ; measures against loss of bolts, nuts or pins )})

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