Friday, July 14, 2017

Week 7 - Working on side mounts for solar panel and top mount

This week I worked on creating a structure that would hold the side panels using a frame bracket design connected to the main truss and beam as shown in Figure 1. below.
Figure 1. The whole structure using sheet metal.

I worked specifically on the side panels to hold the vertical panels in place by adding a frame like structure connected to the main truss beams and the center beam as shown in Figure 2. below.

Figure 2. Side panel rack system.  

I also added a beam to the center of the racking system that would keep the panels from falling right through in Figure 3. below. 
Figure 3. Top panels mounted. 

The back of the system still has some problems, it may move side to side in times of high wind. Another cross beam may need to be added. 


Figure 4. The back of the panel brackets still needs work. 



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