CPC H02S 20/23 (2014.12) [F16B 2/14 (2013.01); H02S 30/10 (2014.12)] | 19 Claims |
1. A device for securing a solar panel to a rail, comprising:
a clamp body that includes a bottom, and a first side and a second side each extending upward from the bottom;
a pair of slot-shaped openings that includes a first slot-shaped opening that is open on a first end and extends widthwise into the first side, and a second slot-shaped opening that is open on a second end and extends widthwise into the second side;
a clamping mechanism at least partially positioned within the clamp body and positioned below the pair of slot shaped openings and above the bottom, the clamping mechanism includes a threaded fastener and a movable member made movable by the threaded fastener to selectively narrow a distance between a top portion of the clamping mechanism and the pair of slot-shaped openings; and
the threaded fastener engages the movable member without the threaded fastener engaging the bottom or extending into the pair of slot-shaped openings.
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