JAMES MARLEY
Broker in Belchertown, MA
License number
Massachusetts 69773
Issued Date
Sep 1, 1985
Expiration Date
Jul 10, 1998
Type
Salesperson
Address
Address
Belchertown, MA 01007
Professional information
Adjustable Racking System For Solar Array And Method Of Construction Of A Solar Array
US Patent:
8544221, Oct 1, 2013
Filed:
Jun 29, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/172257
Inventors:
James David Marley - Belchertown MA, US
Assignee:
Hyperion Systems LLC - Amherst MA
International Classification:
E04B 1/38
US Classification:
521733, 52712, 2482281, 403399, 126608, 136244
Abstract:
A structure for supporting an array of solar panels above a surface comprises finned poles, a horizontal spline, and a number of movable yokes coupling each of the solar panels to the spline, such that the solar panels may be secured to the spline, and later repositioned along the spline and re-secured to the spline. A pole includes one or more fins in a central portion, to stabilize the pole when set into the ground. The cross-section of the spline may take a variety of shapes, including quadrilateral shapes and conic sections. Constructing a solar array involves using commonplace, readily accessible materials, and construction equipment and methods with low-environmental-impact, all to produce an attractive, easy to construct environmentally friendly installation.