Claims:We claim:
1. A structure for supporting photovoltaic panel, said structure comprises of;
a base column (11) rigidly anchored to the ground; a dual axis joint (12)
pivotally mounted on top of the base column; a support plate assembly
(13) pivotally mounted on said dual axis joint and; a support frame (14)
mounted on said support plate assembly (13) & confines the photovoltaic
panel,
Wherein said dual axis joint further comprises of; a inverted face dual c
bracket (21) disposed there fulcrum axis (22, 23) at right angle; and a
trunnion (24),
Wherein said dual c bracket further comprises of two upper flanges (25)
& two lower flanges (26) posses bore (27) on each of its flange,
wherein at-least one of the lower flange (26) fasten with the base column
(11) thus it restrict pivotally movements of the dual c bracket (21) with
respect to base column, and at-least one of the upper flange (25) fasten
with the support plate assembly (13) thus it restrict pivotally movements
of the support plate assembly with respect to dual c bracket (21).
2. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the
upper flange (25) incorporated with at least one aperture(s), wherein said
aperture(s) form a curve about the fulcrum axis (22) of the upper flanges.
3. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the
lower flange (26) incorporated with at least one aperture(s), wherein said
aperture(s) form a curve about the fulcrum axis (23) of the lower flanges.
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4. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein said dual c
bracket placed in base column in a way, that base column (11) lies in
between both the lower flanges (26) and bore (27) of the lower flanges
align with the bore (41) of the base column thereafter trunnion (24) fit in
aligned bore and pivotally connect the each of them.
5. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1 to 3, wherein said
aperture(s) of the lower flange, allow to fix pivotally movement of the
dual c bracket at required angle.
6. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1 to 3, wherein said
aperture(s) of the upper flange, allow to fix pivotally movement of the
support plate assembly at required angle.
7. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support
plate assembly incorporated with an arm (34), said arm fasten with the
upper flange to restrict pivotally movement of the support plate assembly.
8. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1 where in one of the
embodiment at least one of the upper flange fasten with the support
frame.
9. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support
plate assembly & frame assembly are integral part
10. The dual axis solar structure as claimed in claim 1 to 10, substantially
herein described with reference to accompanying drawings. , Description:Field of the invention
The present invention relates to a solar structure and more particularly it relates
to development of dual axis solar structure.
Background of the invention
Photovoltaic solar energy system most widely used in collection of solar energy,
these photovoltaic solar panel mostly mounted on structures, thus structure
designing is one of the key element in photovoltaic energy generation system.
Structure play crucial role in achieving the better output from solar photovoltaic
panel, solar panel output can be increased by maintain the angle of the solar
panel normal to the solar rays, thus it absorb maximum energy, which leads
better output, thus structure must be capable to adjust at every required angle.
There is solar structure available which can be adjust at every angle through
solar tracker which is expansive, further there is manually adjustable solar
structure available wherein rack & pinion type arrangement available which
increases cost of the product
Many of these units are workable for the purpose intended. However, most of
them are complicated and expensive. Few of them are simple enough to be
practical from a commercial standpoint but have serious deficiencies in terms of
failing to perform their intended function.
Such a solar structure is disclosed in US 7,763,835 B2, said invention relates to
a solar tracker characterized by having photovoltaic panels arranged in spaced
rows at different levels and two slopes, favoring their ventilation and the
expansion of the frame; the panels being fixed by means of yokes and clips to a
Support (3) anchored to the H-shaped frame (4) resting on Swivelling Supports
of a tower having little height Supporting the entire structure, its tilt being vari
able by means of a tension device, the side longitudinal beams (4a) being

extendible to house more rows of panels (1) since the remaining structural
components, tower, bearings, column and base have been oversized for that
purpose.
Such a solar structure is disclosed in US 8.237,098 B2, said invention relates to
two-axle Solar tracker, consisting of a moving Supporting system for Solar
panels, which maximizes the energy production of said panels and which is
formed by a vertical axle and a horizontal axle in relation to which the system
rotates in order to track the Sun's path. The aforementioned axles are
components of a structure Supported at the centre and supported peripherally on
wheels positioned on a running track or Surface. The structure rotates about a
fixed central point Supporting the vertical axle of the tracker. At least one board
is positioned on the horizontal axle of the structure in order to receive the solar
modules or panels and said board(s) can rotate about the horizontal axle so that
the Solar panels are maintained perpendicular to the Sun’s rays.
Such a solar structure is disclosed in US7884279B2, said two-axis solar tracker
is capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions. The solar tracker
includes a solar array, a frame, a base, a pivot frame, and a first and second
actuator. The solar array is mounted to the frame and captures sunlight. The
base is pivotally connected to the frame and defines a pivot axis for elevational
movement of the solar array. The pivot frame is also pivotally connected to the
frame and defines a pivot axis for azimuthal movement of the solar array. The
first actuator controls elevational movement of the solar array and the second
actuator controls azimuthal movement of the solar array. The solar tracker is
pivotable between a raised position and a stowed position
While the prior art teaches various design of solar structure, there are a number
of inherent drawbacks in the disclosed designs. One of the drawbacks is that

most of these designs are too complicated for mass-production. In fact, there is
demand for an easy to manufacture & low cost design,
Accordingly, it is desirable to produce a solar structure, which is Simple in
design for easy manufacturing, with a limited number of components to reduce
the manufacturing and product costs.
Objective of the Invention
It is primary object of the present invention, to provide dual axis solar structure
for better energy output from photovoltaic solar panels.
It is further object of the present invention, to provide manually adjustable solar
structure.
It is another object of the present invention, to provide simple design for easy
manufacturing & cost reduction.
It is yet another object of the present invention, to reduce number of
components, manufacturing process to reduce the overall cost of the product.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention relates to a development of dual axis photovoltaic solar
panel structure. The photovoltaic solar energy system most widely used in
collection of solar energies, thus structures for supporting & holding
photovoltaic panel play crucial role in achieving the better output, by maintain
the solar rays normal to the solar photovoltaic panel thus structure must be
capable to adjust at every required angle.
A structure for supporting photovoltaic panel comprises of;

a base column rigidly anchored to the ground; a dual axis joint pivotally
mounted on top of the base column; a support plate assembly pivotally mounted
on said dual axis joint and ;a support frame clamped on said support plate
assembly & confines the photovoltaic panel,
Wherein said dual axis joint further comprises of; a inverted face dual c bracket
disposed there fulcrum axis at right angle; and a trunnions for pivot movement,
Wherein said c bracket further comprises of two upper flange & two lower
flange posses bore on each of its flange.
Wherein at-least one of the lower flange fasten with the base column thus it
allow to fix pivotally movements of the dual c bracket with respect to base
column, and at-least one of the upper flange fasten with the support plate
assembly thus it allow to fix pivotally movements of the support plate assembly
with respect to dual c bracket.
Brief Description of Drawings
Figure 1 illustrates the Perspective View of the ‘Structure Assembly’
Figure 2 illustrates the Perspective View of the ‘Dual Axis Joint’
Figure 3 illustrates the Perspective View of ‘Support Plate Assembly’
Figure 4 illustrates the Exploded View of ‘Structure Assembly’
Detailed Description of the invention
Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described
with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that all of
these drawings and description are only presented as exemplary embodiments.
It is to note that based on the subsequent description, alternative embodiments
may be conceived that may have a structure and method as disclosed herein, and

such alternative embodiments may be used without departing from the principle
of the disclosure as claimed herein.
It may be appreciated that these exemplary embodiments are provided herein
only for enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and then further
implement the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the scope of the
present disclosure in any manner. Besides, in the drawings, for a purpose of
illustration, optional steps, modules, and units are illustrated in dotted-line
blocks.
The present invention related to dual axis solar structure for supporting
photovoltaic panel, said structure comprises of;
A base column (11) rigidly anchored to the ground and have bore (41) through
extended on its top end; a dual axis joint (12) pivotally mounted on top of the
base column (11); a support plate assembly (13) pivotally mounted on said dual
axis joint (12) and; a support frame (14) mounted on said support plate
assembly (13) & confines the photovoltaic panel (not shown in drawing).
Wherein said dual axis joint (12) further comprises of; an inverted face dual c
bracket (21) disposed there fulcrum axis (22, 23) at right angle; and a trunnion
(24).
Wherein said dual c bracket further comprises of two upper flanges (25) & two
lower flanges (26), moreover each flanges posses bore (27), wherein said bore’s
of the upper flange’s (25) align with one another same as bore’s of the lower
flange’s (26) align with one another.
Typically said dual c bracket (21) placed on base column in a way that base
column 11 lies in between both lower flanges (26) and bore (27) of the lower
flange’s (26) align with the bore (41) of the base column (11), hereafter
trunnion (24) fit in aligned bore’s thus it pivotally connect the dual c bracket
(21) with base column (11).

Typically at least one of the lower flange (26) fasten with the base column (11)
wherein said lower flange (26) incorporated with at least one aperture (28), said
aperture (28) form a curve about the fulcrum axis (23), typically said aperture
(28) designed to adapt a fastener (16), moreover said fastener (16) clamp the
lower flange (26) with the base column (11), thus it restricts pivotally
movements of the dual c bracket (21) with respect to base column(11).
Typically said support plate assembly (13) further comprises of top plate (31)
mounted on; a hollow bar (32), wherein said top plate (31) further supported by;
a rib (33) which bond the top plate (31) & hollow bar (32) firmly and; an arm
(34) mounted on said hollow bar (32).
Typically said support plate assembly (13) placed in-between both of the upper
flanges (25) in a way that bores (27) of the upper flanges (25) aligned with bore
(35), thereafter a trunnion (24) placed in said aligned bores to pivotally adjoin
the support plate assembly (13) & dual c bracket (21).
Typically at-least one of the upper flange (25) fasten with the support plate
assembly (13), wherein said upper flange (25) incorporated with at least one
aperture (29), said aperture (29) form a curve about the fulcrum axis (22) of the
upper flange, typically said aperture (29) designed to adapt a fastener (16),
moreover said fastener (16) clamp the upper flange (25) and the arm (34) of the
support plate assembly (13), thus it restricts pivotally movements of the support
plate assembly (13) with respect to dual c bracket (21).
According to one of the embodiment of the invention said aperture (29) fasten
with the frame (14) and restrict the pivotally movement of the frame.

The aperture (28) of the lower flange (26) allow to fix dual c bracket (21) at
required angle with respect to base column(11), same as aperture (29) of the
upper flange (25) allow to fix the support plate assembly (13) at required angle
with respect to dual c bracket (21).
According to one of the embodiment of the invention said support plate
assembly (13) & frame assembly (14) are integral part.
The solar structure as substantially herein described with reference to
accompanying drawings.