DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of solar concentrators.
BACKGROUND
Presently governments, businesses and consumers are increasingly supporting the development of alternative sources of energy and new technologies for generation of heat and power over traditional energy sources, such as, coal, oil and natural gas. Solar energy has emerged as potential alternative source of energy which addresses the problems associated with traditional energy sources.
There are various methods for producing heat and power from solar energy, but the most common and viable method uses reflective surfaces or solar concentrator to concentrate or focus incident sunbeam onto a receiver, where it is converted into electrical or thermal energy. The reflective surfaces or solar concentrator is mounted on a support post which is required to be adjusted depending on the direction of radiation and latitude of the location where the solar concentrator is mounted.
Several attempts have been made to develop support post for supporting the reflective surface or solar concentrator.
United States Patent 5374939 discloses an adjustable support for varying the position of a collector/transmitter relative to the reflecting surface in response to a change in direction of the radiation.
United States Patent 8203110 teaches solar tracker with a principal substructure comprising a series of posts between which sections of beams are arranged. The beams are joined by intermediate axles which are turn-able with respect to a longitudinal axle. It is also provided with secondary substructures comprising a frame for attachment of solar panels which rotate with respect to an axle transversal to the longitudinal axle and with connection parts between the frames and the beams.
The aforementioned prior art are plagued with several drawbacks. One drawback of the prior art is that the support post is required to be customized depending on the latitude of a location at which the solar concentrator is required to be installed. Further, the conventional support post arrangement involves a large number of components which are required to be fabricated, assembled and aligned depending on the latitude of the location at which the solar concentrator is required to be installed, thereby requiring considerable amount of time and increasing the cost of installation. Again, alignment of the solar concentrator on site is difficult and time consuming. The conventional support posts form multi point support on the ground for supporting the solar concentrator and as such require more foot print area for installation. Furthermore, the conventional support posts for supporting the reflective surface or solar concentrator require more area for installation, thereby making the installation of the solar concentrator systems in confined space difficult. With scarcity of land, the solar collector system for harvesting solar energy becomes uneconomical. Further, the conventional support posts require comparatively more raw material and hardware and accordingly, the conventional support posts have comparatively more raw material and hardware costs, installation costs, painting and fabrication costs associated with fabrication and installation thereof.
Hence there is felt a need for an arrangement which will overcome the drawbacks of prior art. More specifically, there is a need for support posts for supporting the reflective surface or solar concentrator that require comparatively less area for installation, has less foot print area associated therewith and have comparatively less raw material and hardware costs, installation costs, painting and fabrication costs associated with fabrication and installation thereof.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the system of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a support arrangement for supporting a reflective surface or solar concentrator that require comparatively less foot print area for installation thereof.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a support arrangement for supporting a reflective surface or solar concentrator that stably supports the solar concentrator.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a support arrangement for supporting a reflective surface or solar concentrator that involves comparatively lower raw material and hardware costs, installation costs, painting and fabrication costs associated with fabrication and installation thereof.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a support arrangement for supporting a reflective surface or solar concentrator that is compact in configuration and easy to transport.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an efficient and low cost support arrangement for a solar concentrator.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a support arrangement for a solar concentrator that ensures accurate positioning of the solar concentrator depending on latitude.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a support arrangement for a solar concentrator that is simple in construction.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a support arrangement for a solar concentrator which involves reduced installation time.
Further object of the present disclosure is to provide a support arrangement for a solar concentrator which involves reduced assembling cost.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

SUMMARY
An arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish is disclosed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The arrangement includes a tubular post, a plurality of operatively transverse load bearing elements and a supporting and clamping structure. The hollow tubular post is securable in an operatively upright manner at an operative lower end at a predetermined location and is defining a predetermined chamfer at the opposite operative upper end. The chamfer angle is determined by the latitude of the location. The operatively transverse load bearing elements are fitted on the tubular post. The load bearing elements are having operative upper ends chamfered at the same angle as the angle of chamfer of the upper end of the tubular post. The chamfered upper ends of the tubular post and the load bearing elements define a platform. The supporting and clamping structure supports a structural arm of the solar collector dish. The supporting and clamping structure is mounted on the platform. The base member of the supporting and clamping structure is substantially parallel to the platform.
Typically, the tubular post is having a single piece construction.
Alternatively, the tubular post includes two post elements secured to each other by end flanges such that operative top post element forms a shape of frustum of a cone whereas operative bottom post element form either one of a cylindrical structure and a tripod structure.
Further, the arrangement includes a base plate extending downwards from the tubular post for mounting the tubular post at the predetermined location.
Generally, the base plate includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs extending laterally from the tubular post.
Typically, one of the post elements includes a base plate extending downwards from the post element for mounting the tubular post at the predetermined location.
In accordance to one embodiment, the supporting and clamping structure is a C- channel element.
In accordance with another embodiment, the supporting and clamping structure is a structure configured by connecting an operatively horizontally disposed hollow rectangular cross-sectioned tube and operative vertical hollow pipes, the operative vertical hollow pipes are secured to the ends of the hollow rectangular cross-sectioned tube.

Generally, the load bearing elements and the supporting and clamping structure define a triangular formation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
An arrangement for mounting of solar dish will now be described with the help of accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1a and Figure 1b illustrates a schematic representation of a support arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish in accordance with the prior art, wherein the support arrangement includes a plurality of support elements that are mounted on multiple locations on the ground for configuring multi-point support;
Figure 2a and Figure 2b illustrates a schematic representation of another configuration of the support arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish in accordance with the prior art;
Figure 3 illustrates a schematic representation of an arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a tubular post of the arrangement includes two post elements secured to each other by end flanges;
Figure 4a and Figure 4b illustrates a schematic representation depicting side view and elevation of an arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the tubular post is a single piece tubular post;
Figure 5a illustrates a schematic representation depicting elevation of the support arrangement of Figure 4a and Figure 4b, wherein a C-channel is supported on a platform formed by chamfered ends of the tubular post and load bearing elements and the C-channel in turn supports a support element along with a structural arm of a solar collector dish in accordance with an embodiment;
Figure 5b illustrates a sectional view of the arrangement of Figure 5a;
Figure 6a illustrates a schematic representation depicting elevation of the support arrangement of Figure 4a and Figure 4b, wherein a clamping arrangement connected to a structural arm of a solar collector dish is directly mounted on the platform in accordance with another embodiment;
Figure 6b illustrates a sectional view of the arrangement of Figure 6a; and
Figure 7 illustrates a bar chart depicting comparative analysis of various costs associated with fabrication and installation of supporting structure of the present disclosure vis-à-vis the supporting structure of the prior art.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
An arrangement of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The conventional support arrangements for mounting a solar collector dish includes a plurality of support elements that are mounted on multiple locations on the ground for configuring multi-point support structure. Referring to accompanied drawings Figure 1 and Figure 2, the prior-art arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish at a particular orientation at a pre-determined location based on the latitude of the pre-determined location is illustrated. The solar collector dish is maintained at an orientation corresponding to latitude of the pre-determined location. In case of the conventional support arrangements 1 and 2 for mounting the solar dish, multiple poles 1a- 1c and 2a-2e are used respectively More specifically, in case of the conventional support arrangement 1 as illustrated in Figures 1a and 1b, the conventional support arrangement 1 includes pole elements 1a, 1b and 1c, wherein each of the pole elements 1a, 1b and 1c at an operative bottom end thereof are mounted on the ground using a base plate and the operative top end of each of the pole elements 1a, 1b and 1c is adapted to support a support element such as a C- channel or a clamping arrangement for supporting a solar collector dish. With such configuration, the operative bottom ends of the pole elements 1a, 1b and 1c are maintained in a spaced apart configuration and require more space for mounting on the ground, i.e. require more foot print area. Similarly, in case of the conventional support arrangement 2 as illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b, the conventional support arrangement 2 includes pole elements 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d and 2e wherein each of the pole elements 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d and 2e at an operative bottom end thereof are mounted on the ground using a base plate and the operative top end of each of the pole elements 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d and 2e is adapted to support a support element such as a C- channel or a clamping arrangement for supporting a solar collector dish. As each pole of the plurality of poles 1a-1c and the 2a-2e is bolted at different points on the ground to provide multi-point support to the structure, such a configuration of the support arrangement increases the footprint of the structure, and accordingly more space is required for installation. Further, with such configuration, the prior art support arrangement for mounting the solar collector dish is bulky, requires more number of components for installation. Further, the prior art support arrangement involves comparatively more raw material and hardware costs, installation costs, painting and fabrication costs associated with fabrication and installation thereof.
Referring to the accompanied drawing, particularly, referring to Fig. 3, an arrangement for mounting of a solar dish, in accordance with the present disclosure is illustrated. The arrangement is generally indicated by the reference numeral (10) and is particularly shown in Figure 3 of the accompanied drawing. The post arrangement (10) enables easy positioning a solar dish at a predetermined location depending on the latitude of the predetermined location. The post arrangement (10) of the present disclosure will henceforth be described with respect to polar axis mounted dish. However, the embodiment is also applicable to arrangement of the solar dish along dual axis and the mounting arrangement can be used for mounting any configuration of solar dish and is not limited to any particular configuration of the solar dish.
Figure 3 illustrates a post arrangement (10) in accordance with one embodiment in which a hollow tubular post (11) is formed by connecting two post elements (12) and (18). Figure 4a and Figure 4b illustrates a post arrangement (100) in accordance with another embodiment in which a hollow tubular post (111) is a one piece post.
The post arrangement (10, 100, 200) includes the hollow tubular post (11, 111, 211) that is either a one-piece post (111, 211) (as illustrated in Figure 4a – Figure 6b) or is formed by connecting two post elements, particularly, the hollow tubular post is formed by connecting a first post element (12) and a second post element (18) to each other by end flanges (22) (as illustrated in Figure 3). The arrangement (10, 100, 200) further includes a plurality of operatively transverse load bearing elements (24, 124, 224) and a clamping or holding arrangement that can be a C-channel element (20, 120) as illustrated in Figure 5a and Figure 5b or any can be any other clamping arrangement as illustrated in Figure 6a and Figure 6b. The hollow tubular post (11, 111, 211) is securable in an operatively upright manner at an operative lower end at a predetermined location and is defining a predetermined chamfer (19,119, 219) at the opposite operative upper end. The predetermined chamfer (119) is visible in Figure 4b and Figure 5a. The chamfer angle (Ø) is determined by the latitude of the location. The operatively transverse load bearing elements (24,124, 224) are fitted on the tubular post (11,111, 211). The load bearing elements (24,124, 224) are having operative upper ends chamfered (25, 125, 225) at the same angle (Ø) as the angle of chamfer (Ø) of the upper end of the tubular post. Particularly, the upper end (19) of the hollow tubular post (11) and the upper end (25) of each of the transverse load bearing elements (24) are chamfered at an angle of Ø as illustrated in Figure 3. Similarly, in accordance the upper end (119, 219) of the hollow tubular post (111, 211) and the upper end (125,225) of each of the transverse load bearing elements (124, 224) are chamfered at an angle of Ø as illustrated in Figures 4b, 5a and 6a. The chamfered upper ends (19,119, 219) of the tubular post (11,111, 211) and the chamfered upper ends (25, 125, 225) of the load bearing elements (24, 124, 224) define a platform. Referring to Figure 5a and Figure 5b, the C-channel element (120) supports a structural arm (130) of the solar collector dish (140). The C-channel element (120) is mounted on the platform. The base member of the C-channel element (120) is substantially parallel to the platform formed by the chamfered upper ends (119) of the tubular post (111) and the chamfered upper ends (125) of the load bearing elements (124).
In case the tubular post (11) is formed by connecting two post elements, particularly, by connecting the first post element (12) and the second post element (18) to each other by end flanges (22) as illustrated in Figure 3, the first post (12) and the second post (18) has equal cross-sectional dimension. Alternatively, the first post (12) and the second post (18) have different cross-sectional dimensions. Alternatively in accordance with an embodiment, the first post (12) is having cylindrical configuration and the second post (18) form a shape of frustum of a cone. In accordance with another embodiment, the second post (18) forms a shape of frustum of a cone whereas the bottom post-element 12 forms a tripod structure.
The length of the second post (18) is customized depending of the latitude of the location on which solar dish is required to be installed. The second post (18) includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the second post (18) cooperates with the end of the first post (12) distal from the end fixed to the ground by means of connecting end flanges also referred to as intermediate plates (22). The second end of the second post (18) is chamfered to define an inclined surface having an angle of inclination (Ø) corresponding to the latitude of the location on which solar dish is required to be installed. Thus, the second post (18) is customized depending of the latitude of a location.
The post arrangement (10, 100, 200) further includes a base plate (14, 114, 214) extending downwards from the tubular post (11, 111, 211) for mounting the tubular post (11, 111, 211) at the predetermined location. The base plate (14, 114, 214) includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs (15, 115, 215) extending laterally from the tubular post (11, 111, 211).
The plurality of load bearing element (24, 124, 224) are fitted on the hollow tubular post (11, 111, 211), and their upper ends (25, 125, 225) are chamfered at the same angle (Ø) as of the upper end (19, 119, 219) of the tubular post (11, 111, 211) to support a clamping or mounting arrangement that can either be a C- channel element (120) as illustrated in Figure 5a and Figure 5b or can be any other clamping arrangement such as a structure configured by an a hollow rectangular cross-sectioned tube (horizontal) and vertical hollow pipe secured on the ends of hollow rectangular cross-sectioned tube as illustrated in Figure 6a and 6b. The chamfered upper end (19, 119, 219) of the tubular post (11, 111, 211) and the chamfered upper end (25, 125, 225) of the load bearing elements (24, 124, 224) define the platform for supporting a clamping or mounting arrangement that can either be a C- channel element (120) as illustrated in Figure 5a and Figure 5b or can be any other clamping arrangement as illustrated in Figure 6a and 6b.
The C- channel element (120) is mounted on the platform at the angle (Ø) to support the structural arm (130) of the solar collector dish (140). The C-channel element (120) is disposed parallel to the top of the platform.
In one embodiment as illustrated in Figure 5a and Figure 5b, the solar dish (140) is mounted on the C- channel element (120) via the support structure 150, such that the solar dish (140) is inclined at an angle which corresponds to the angle of inclination (Ø), as per the latitude of the predetermined location. The load bearing elements (124) along with C- channel element (120) defines a triangular formation to achieve stable mounting of the solar dish (140) while still requiring less foot print area for installation.
Figure 5a and Figure 5b illustrates the support arrangement (100), wherein the C-channel (120) is supported on the platform formed by chamfered ends (119) of the tubular post (111) and chamfered ends (125) of the load bearing elements (124) and the C-channel (120) in turn supports the support element (150) along with the structural arm (130) of a solar collector dish (140).
Figure 6a illustrates a schematic representation depicting elevation of the support arrangement (200) in accordance with another embodiment, wherein instead of the C-channel 120 as illustrated in support arrangement (100) of Figure 5a and Figure 5b another clamping arrangement (220) is used, wherein the clamping arrangement (220) is formed of a hollow rectangular cross-sectioned tube (horizontal) and vertical hollow pipe secured on the ends of hollow rectangular cross-sectioned tube for clamping the structural arm (230) of a solar collector dish (240), particularly, the t structural arm (230) of the solar collector dish (240) is directly mounted via the clamping arrangement 220 on the platform formed by chamfered ends (219) of the tubular post (211) and chamfered ends (225), of the load bearing elements (224), in accordance with another embodiment.
In order to mount the arrangement (10) of the present disclosure, east-west marking is required to be carried out. However, the post arrangement (10) of the present disclosure reduces the effort required for north-south alignment which is easily achieved by adjustment of at least one of the first post (12) and the second post (18). In order to facilitate ease of adjustment, the base plate (14) or the intermediate plates (22) are provided with at least one capsule shaped opening having a predetermined shape.
Tracking motor and mechanism of tracking associated with the solar dish is mounted proximal to the operative bottom end of the first post (12). This enables the center of gravity of the post arrangement (10) of the present disclosure to be maintained at an operative lowest position of the post arrangement (10). Alternatively, the tracking motor and the mechanism of tracking can be mounted in the second post (18) with gear arrangement.
In an alternative embodiment, the post arrangement (10) and (100) may be utilized along with a tripod structure for mounting of the solar dish. In another alternative embodiment, the post arrangement (10) may be utilized along with a guy rope support.
Thus, the post arrangement (10) of the present disclosure involves a first post (12) which is universally usable, independent of varying latitudes. The second post (18) is customized depending on the latitude of a location wherein a solar dish is required to be mounted. This reduces the number of elements which is required to be customized to each location. Further, the post arrangement (10) is simple and compact in construction. Again, the cost and time of assembling the post arrangement (10) is considerably reduced. The mounting arrangement in accordance with an embodiment as illustrated in Figure 3 is a mounting arrangement (10) in which the hollow tubular post (11) is a two-piece element configured by connecting the first post (12) to the second post element (18) and in accordance with another embodiment the hollow tubular post (111) as illustrated in Figure 4a – Figure 5b of the mounting arrangement (100) is a single piece structure and in accordance with still another embodiment, the mounting arrangement (200) includes a clamping arrangement (220) instead of the C-channel (120) for facilitating mounting of the solar dish (240).
Figure 7 illustrates a bar chart depicting for comparative analysis of various costs associated with fabrication and installation of supporting structure of the present disclosure vis-à-vis the supporting structure with the of the prior art on the basis of different parameters.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The technical advancements offered by the present disclosure include the realization of:
• a support arrangement for supporting a reflective surface or solar concentrator that require comparatively less foot print area for installation thereof;
• a support arrangement for supporting a reflective surface or solar concentrator that stably supports the solar concentrator;
• a support arrangement for supporting a reflective surface or solar concentrator that is compact in configuration and easy to transport;
• a support arrangement for supporting a reflective surface or solar concentrator that involves fewer parts and accordingly less maintenance;
• efficient and low cost support arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish;
• a support arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish that achieves accurate positioning of the solar dish depending on latitude;
• a support arrangement for mounting a solar dish which is simple and compact;
• a support arrangement for mounting a solar dish that involves comparatively reduced fabrication cost;
• a support arrangement for mounting a solar dish that involves comparatively less raw material for fabrication;
• a support arrangement for mounting a solar dish that involves comparatively reduced hardware costs;
• a support arrangement for mounting a solar dish that has reduced painting and blasting cost associated with fabrication thereof.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
The numerical values given of various physical parameters, dimensions and quantities are only approximate values and it is envisaged that the values higher or lower than the numerical value assigned to the physical parameters, dimensions and quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure unless there is a statement in the specification to the contrary.
Wherever a range of values is specified, a value up to 10% below and above the lowest and highest numerical value respectively, of the specified range, is included in the scope of the disclosure.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," “including,” and “having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
When an element or layer is referred to as being "on", “engaged to”, "connected to" or "coupled to" another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on," “directly engaged to”, "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath”, “below”, “lower”, “above”, “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein. ,CLAIMS:1. An arrangement for mounting a solar collector dish, said arrangement comprising:
• a tubular post securable in an operatively upright manner at an operative lower end at a predetermined location and defining a predetermined chamfer at the opposite operative upper end, said chamfer angle being determined by the latitude of said location;
• a plurality of operatively transverse load bearing elements fitted on said tubular post, said load bearing elements having operative upper ends chamfered at the same angle as the angle of chamfer of the upper end of said tubular post, said chamfered upper ends of said tubular post and said load bearing elements defining a platform; and
• a supporting and clamping structure for supporting a structural arm of the solar collector dish, said supporting and clamping structure mounted on said platform, the base member of said supporting and clamping structure being substantially parallel to said platform.
2. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tubular post is having a single piece construction.
3. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tubular post comprises two post elements secured to each other by end flanges such that operative top post element forms a shape of frustum of a cone whereas operative bottom post element forms either one of a cylindrical structure and a tripod structure.
4. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a base plate extending downwards from said tubular post for mounting said tubular post at said predetermined location.
5. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said base plate comprises a plurality of reinforcing ribs extending laterally from said tubular post.
6. The arrangement as claimed in claim 2, wherein one of said post elements comprises a base plate extending downwards from said post element for mounting said tubular post at said predetermined location.
7. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said supporting and clamping structure is a C- channel element.
8. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said supporting and clamping structure is a structure configured by connecting an operatively horizontally disposed hollow rectangular cross-sectioned tube and operative vertical hollow pipes, said operative vertical hollow pipes are secured to the ends of hollow rectangular cross-sectioned tube.
9. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said load bearing elements and said supporting and clamping structure define a triangular formation.