公开(公告)号：US20250043585A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18925458

申请日：2024-10-24

Applicant: APA SOLAR, LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Von Deylen

IPC: E04H12/34 ,  E02D5/80 ,  E02D7/02 ,  E02D27/50 ,  E04H12/22

Abstract: A foundation system for supporting a structure may include a main post, a racking post, and a barb assembly. The main post may include an upper section and a lower section below the upper section. The racking post may be telescopically connected to the upper section of the main post. The barb assembly may be connected to the lower section of the main post. The barb assembly may be configured to move from an unexpanded state to an expanded state, thereby forming a wedge shape at a lower section of the main post.

公开(公告)号：US11811358B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17677120

申请日：2022-02-22

Applicant: APA Solar, LLC

Inventor： Josh Von Deylen

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  F16B2/06

CPC classification number: H02S30/10 ,  F16B2/06

Abstract: A system and method for mounting solar modules includes a step of positioning a solar module in a clamp to orient the solar module in a desired first position. The clamp has a top bracket and a resilient clip operatively connected to the top bracket. The top bracket has at least one flange that extends over an upper surface of the solar module. The clip has at least one leg that extends under a lower surface of the solar module. The at least one leg has at least one barb on the end of the leg. The at least one leg supports the solar module in the first position. The method also includes steps of advancing the solar module to a second desired position, and advancing the top bracket in a direction towards the clip to secure the solar module in the desired second position.

公开(公告)号：US20230332368A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US18301716

申请日：2023-04-17

Applicant: APA SOLAR, LLC

Inventor： Joseph Von Deylen

IPC: E02D27/50 ,  F16M13/02 ,  H02S20/10

CPC classification number: E02D27/50 ,  F16M13/02 ,  H02S20/10

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a solar panel foundation system and method of installation. The foundation system including a bracket configured to be coupled to and support the solar panel, and a cross-brace. The cross-brace configured to be slidably adjustable between a first end and a second end. There may be a first member and a second member each configured to be coupled at one end to the bracket and to the cross-brace at another end. There may be a third member and a fourth member configured to be coupled to the cross-brace at one end, and to be coupled to a first pile and a second pile at another end. After assembly of the foundation system, the first and second piles may be driven into the surface, and the solar panel to be installed onto the bracket of the foundation system.

公开(公告)号：US12152400B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US17959643

申请日：2022-10-04

Applicant: APA SOLAR, LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Von Deylen

IPC: E04H12/22 ,  E02D5/80 ,  E02D27/50 ,  E04H12/34 ,  E02D7/02

Abstract: A foundation system for supporting a structure may include a main post, a racking post, and a barb assembly. The main post may include an upper section and a lower section below the upper section. The racking post may be telescopically connected to the upper section of the main post. The barb assembly may be connected to the lower section of the main post. The barb assembly may be configured to move from an unexpanded state to an expanded state, thereby forming a wedge shape at a lower section of the main post.

公开(公告)号：US20240150988A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18502731

申请日：2023-11-06

Applicant: APA SOLAR, LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Von Deylen

IPC: E02D5/80 ,  F16M11/22 ,  H02S20/10

CPC classification number: E02D5/801 ,  F16M11/22 ,  H02S20/10 ,  E02D2600/20

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a collar device for a multi-part ground screw assembly. A ground screw device and an installed racking system are also both provided. A method of installing the racking system is provided as well. The collar device includes an annular main body with at least one aperture having a hexagonal shape. The collar device further includes at least one fastener assembly, comprising a fastener with a head and a threaded post, a locking washer, and a hexnut washer. The collar device is coupled to the ground screw device and the racking device. Advantageously, the collar device is easy to transport for on-site installation of a solar racking system and provides an efficient system capable of easily removing the collar device from the solar racking system as well.