FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10 and rule 13]
1. TITLE OF THE INVENTION
MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR SOLAR PANELS
2. APPLICANT
(a) Name- Ekotechnik Manufacturing Private Limited
(b) Nationality- Indian
(c) Address- The Affaires, Office 1002, Plot No 9, Sector 17, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai Thane MH-400703, India
PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
COMPLETE
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates, generally, to a mount assembly for solar panels and more particularly relates to a mount assembly for mounting solar panels at a desired angle on a rooftop.
BACKGROUND 5
[0002] The solar panels need to be tilted at specific angle depending upon installation location on earth. Solar panels will generate maximum energy when sun rays are directly perpendicular to module cells. Thus, there is a requirement of panel mounting structure to hold it firmly to specific angle. However, traditionally, the mounting structures can install the solar panels at a predefined angle and the entire mounting 10 structure is to be changed if a different angle is needed. This increases number of parts and inventory, which is undesirable.
SUMMARY
[0003] In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel on a surface at a desired inclination relative to the 15 surface is disclosed. The solar panel includes a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, and the mounting assembly includes a pair of first mount assemblies configured to be coupled to the solar panel at a location proximate to the first longitudinal end. Each first mount assembly includes a first bracket adapted to be coupled to the surface and including a pair of arcuate plates and defining a first 20 channel therebetween. The first mount assembly also includes a first leg structure adapted to rotate relative to the first bracket. The first leg structure has an engagement structure arranged inside the first channel and adapted to slide and rotate inside the first channel, and a pair of connector plates coupled to the engagement structure and adapted to be coupled with the solar panel to support the solar panel. The first mount 25 assembly also includes a first clamp adapted to attach the solar panel with the connector plates. The mounting assembly further includes a pair of second mount assemblies adapted to be coupled to the solar panel at a location proximate to the first longitudinal end of the solar panel. Also, a height of the second mount assembly is

lesser than a height of the first mount assembly. Moreover, a distance of the pair of first mount assemblies from the pair of second mount assemblies is selected based on the desired inclination of the solar panel relative to the surface. A rotation of the first leg structure relative to the first bracket facilitates an abutment and connection of the pair of connector plates with the solar panel at the desired inclination. 5
[0004] In one embodiment, the first leg structure includes a pair of legs extending from the engagement structure to the pair of connector plates.
[0005] In an embodiment, the first mount assembly includes a fastener adapted to engage with one of the arcuate plates and the engagement structure to lock the engagement structure with the bracket to prevent the sliding of the leg structure 10 relative to the bracket.
[0006] According to one embodiment, the first clamp includes a first plate adapted to couple with the solar panel, a second plate arranged spaced apart and substantially parallel to the first plate and adapted to couple with the connector plates, and a third plate extending from the first plate to the second plate. 15
[0007] In one embodiment, the second plate defines a hole and the first mount assembly includes a fastener adapted to extend through the hole and facilitates the engagement of the second plate with the connector plates.
[0008] In one embodiment, the first bracket includes a base plate adapted to be coupled to the surface. The arcuate plates extend outwardly of the base plate. 20
[0009] According to one embodiment, each second mount assembly includes a second bracket adapted to be coupled to the surface and including a pair of curved plates and defining a second channel therebetween. The second mount assembly also includes a second leg structure adapted to rotate and slide relative to the second bracket. The second leg structure has a coupler arranged inside the second channel and adapted to 25 slide and rotate inside the second channel, and a pair of retention plates coupled to the coupler and adapted to be coupled with the solar panel to support the solar panel. The second mount assembly further includes a second clamp adapted to attach the solar panel with the connector plates.
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[0010] In an embodiment, the second clamp includes a first member adapted to be coupled with the solar panel, a second member arranged spaced apart and substantially parallel to the first member and adapted to be coupled with the retention plates, and a third member extending from the first member to the second member.
[0011] In one embodiment, the second member defines a hole and the second mount 5 assembly includes a fastener adapted to extend through the hole and facilitates the coupling of the second member with the retention plates.
[0012] In one embodiment, the pair of retention plates includes a first retention plate and a second retention plate arranged spaced apart and substantially parallel to the first retention plate. Also, the second leg structure includes an extension plate attached to 10 the second retention plate and extending perpendicularly to the second retention plate. The extension plate is adapted to be engaged with the solar panel.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a solar assembly mounted on a roof, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure; 15
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the solar assembly of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure;
[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of the solar assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure; and
[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates the side view of the solar assembly depicting a change in the 20 inclination angle of a solar panel with a change in a distance of a first mount assembly from a second mount assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present 25 disclosure. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present disclosure can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, apparatus and methods are shown in block diagram form only in order to avoid obscuring the present disclosure.

[0018] Reference in this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The appearance of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative 5 embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Further, the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not for other 10 embodiments.
[0019] Some embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all, embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, various embodiments of the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as 15 limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like referenced numerals refer to like referenced elements throughout. The use of any term should not be taken to limit the spirit and scope of embodiments of the present invention.
[0020] The embodiments are described herein for illustrative purposes and are subject 20 to many variations. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient but are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or the scope of the present disclosure. Further, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of the description 25 and should not be regarded as limiting. Any heading utilized within this description is for convenience only and has no legal or limiting effect.
[0021] Referring to FIG. 1, a solar assembly 100 suitable for harnessing solar energy is shown. The solar assembly 100 includes at least one solar panel 102 having a

plurality of solar cells to convert solar energy into electrical energy and a mount assembly 103 for installing or mounting the solar panel 102 on a surface, such as, a roof. The solar panel 102 includes a first longitudinal end 104, a second longitudinal end 106 arranged opposite to the first longitudinal end 104, a first lateral end 108 and a second lateral end 110 arranged opposite to the first lateral end 108. The solar panel 5 102 is arranged at an inclination to the roof to enable a receipt of suitable sunlight by the solar cells. As shown, the solar panel 102 is arranged such that the second longitudinal end 106 is disposed proximate to the roof than the first longitudinal end 104. As illustrated, the mount assembly 103 includes a pair of first mounting assemblies 200 adapted to engage with the solar panel 102 and arranged proximate to 10 the first longitudinal end 104 of the solar panel 102 and a pair of second mount assemblies 300 adapted to engage with the solar panel 102 proximate to the second longitudinal end 106 of the solar panel 102. As shown in FIG. 1, one of the first mount assemblies 200 is arranged at the first lateral end 108, while other of the first mount assemblies 200 is arranged at the second lateral end 110. Similarly, one of the second 15 mount assemblies 300 is arranged at the first lateral end 108, while other of the second mount assemblies 300 is arranged at the second lateral end 110.
[0022] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the first mount assembly 200 includes a bracket 202 (also referred to as first bracket 202), a leg structure 204 (also referred to as first leg structure 204), and a clamp 208 (also referred to as first clamp 208) adapted to 20 engage with the solar panel 102. As best shown in FIG. 2, the first bracket 202 is fixedly mounted to the roof using a plurality of fasteners 210. In an embodiment, fasteners 210 may be self-stitching screws. Although the fasteners are contemplated as self-stitching screws, it may be appreciated that the any other fasteners suitable for mounting the first bracket 202 on the roof can also be utilized. In some embodiments, 25 EPDM tapes 212 may be arranged between the first bracket 202 and the roof to prevent leakage of water inside the roof through the penetration created by the fasteners 210 inside the roof.
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[0023] The first bracket 202 includes a base plate 214 adapted to contact the roof surface, and a pair of arcuate plates, for example, a first arcuate plate 216 and a second arcuate plate 218, extending outwardly and upwardly from the base plate 214 and arranged opposite and facing each other defining an elongated channel 220 (referred to as first channel 220) therebetween. Arcuate plates 216, 218 are arranged such that an 5 opening 222 of the first channel 220 is defined between upper edges 224, 226 of the arcuate plates 216, 218. The opening 222 facilitates an outward extension of the first leg structure 204 from the first channel 220. Also, as shown, the fasteners 210 extends through the portions of the base plate 214 arranged outside of the first channel 220.
[0024] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first leg structure 204 includes a first 10 longitudinal end 230 (i.e., a lower end 230) and a second longitudinal end 232 (i.e., an upper end 232), an engagement structure 234 arranged at the lower end 230, a pair of the legs, for example, a first leg 238 and a second leg 240, extending in a substantially V-shaped configuration from the lower end 230 to the upper end 232. The first leg structure 204 also includes a pair of connector plates, for example, a first connector 15 plate 242 and a second connector plate 244, attached to the pair of legs 238, 240 and arranged at the upper end 232. As shown in FIG. 2, the engagement structure 234 is adapted to be disposed inside the first channel 220 and includes a substantially semi-cylindrical shape. The engagement structure 234 is shaped and sized to facilitate an abutment of an outer surface 250 of the engagement structure 234 with inner surfaces 20 of the arcuate plates 216, 218, and is adapted to slide inside the first channel 220 and is adapted to rotate inside the first channel 220 about a central axis of the first channel 220. Accordingly, the first leg structure 204 is arranged to rotate and slide relative to the first bracket 202. This ensures the abutment of the connector plates 242, 244 with a lower surface 120 of the solar panel 102, thereby facilitates the secure 25 engagement/attachment of the first leg structure 204, and hence the first mount assembly 200 with the solar panel 102. Further, to lock the engagement structure 234 with the arcuate plates 216, 218 in a desired arrangement and to prevent the sliding of the engagement structure 234 relative to the first bracket 202, a fastener 254 is
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attached/engaged/coupled to the first arcuate plate 216 and the engagement structure 234 such that the fastener 254 extends through the first arcuate plate 216 and the engagement structure 234.
[0025] Moreover, the pair of legs 238, 240 are arranged relative to each other such that a gap 256 defined between the legs 238, 240 may increase in a direction from the 5 lower end 230 to the upper end 232. Further, the first connector plate 242 is attached to the first leg 238 and extends substantially perpendicularly to the first leg 238, while the second connector plate 244 is attached to the second leg 240 and extends substantially perpendicularly to the second leg 240. As shown, the legs 238, 240 are attached substantially centrally to the respective connector plates 242, 244. Accordingly, a 10 portion of first connector plate 242 extends towards a portion of the second connector plate 244 and the portions are arranged directly above the gap 256 covering a portion of the gap 256 and defining an access opening 260 therebetween. Also, the connector plates 242, 244 are disposed substantially parallel to each other, and are coupled with the solar panel 102 via the first clamp 208. As shown in FIG. 3, the first clamp 208 15 includes a substantially Z-shaped structure having a first plate 262 adapted to abut an upper surface 130 of the solar panel 102 and a second plate 264 arranged substantially parallel to the first plate 262 and is disposed at a distance from the first plate 262. The second plate 264 is adapted to engage with connector plates 242, 244 of the first leg structure 204. 20
[0026] Additionally, the first clamp 208 includes a third plate 266 extending in a vertical direction from the first plate 262 to the second plate 264. As shown, the first plate 262 and the second plate 264 extend in opposite directions from the third plate 266. The first plate 262 and the third plate 266 together define a hook type structure that is secured to the solar panel 102 and holds the solar panel 102. In the assembly, 25 the third plate abuts the lateral end, for example, the first lateral end 108, of the solar panel 102. Further, the second plate 264 is attached to the first leg structure 204 by connecting the second plate 264 with the connector plates 242, 244 via a fastener 270 having a bolt 272 and a nut 274. In an assembly, as shown in FIG. 2, the nut 274 is
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arranged inside the gap 256 defined between the legs 238, 240, contacting lower surfaces of the connector plates 242, 244, while the second plate 264 is arranged contacting upper surfaces of the connector plates 242, 244. Further, to facilitate the attachment of the second plate 264 with the connector plates 242, 244 using the fastener 270, the second plate 264 defines a hole 276 through which the bolt 272 5 extends downwardly inside the gap 256 and is in engagement with the nut 274. As shown, the second plate 264 is arranged or positioned on the connector plates 242, 244 such that a central axis of the hole 276 passes through the gap 256.
[0027] Referring again to FIGS. 2 and 3, the second mount assembly 300 includes a bracket 302 (also referred to as second bracket 302), a leg structure 304 (also referred 10 to as second leg structure 304), and a clamp 308 (also referred to as second clamp 308) adapted to engage with the solar panel 102. As best shown in FIG. 2, the second bracket 302 is fixedly mounted to the roof using a plurality of fasteners 310. In an embodiment, the fasteners 310 may be self-stitching screws. Although the fasteners 310 are contemplated as self-stitching screws, it may be appreciated that the any other 15 fasteners suitable for mounting the second bracket 302 on the roof can also be utilized. In some embodiments, EPDM tapes 312 (shown in FIG. 3) may be arranged between the second bracket 302 and the roof to prevent leakage of water inside the roof through the penetration created by the fasteners 310 inside the roof.
[0028] The second bracket 302 includes a bottom plate 314 adapted to contact the 20 roof, and a pair of curved plates, for example, a first curved plate 316 and a second curved plate 318, extending outwardly and upwardly from the bottom plate 314 and arranged opposite and facing each other defining an elongated channel 320 (referred to as second channel 320) therebetween. Curved plates 316, 318 are arranged such that an opening 322 of the second channel 320 is defined between upper edges 324, 326 of the 25 curved plates 316, 318. The opening 322 facilitates an outward extension of the second leg structure 304 from the second channel 320. Also, as shown, the fasteners 310 extends through the portions of the bottom plate 314 arranged outside of the second channel 320.
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[0029] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the second leg structure 304 includes a coupler 330 arranged at a lower end 332 of the second leg structure 304, a pair of retention plates, for example, a first retention plate 336 and a second retention plate 338, arranged at an upper end 340 of the second leg structure 304. In an embodiment, the retention plates 336, 338 are connected to the coupler 330 using a pair of legs 342, 344. As shown in 5 FIG. 2, the coupler 330 is adapted to be disposed inside the second channel 320 and includes a substantially semi-cylindrical shape. The coupler 330 is shaped and sized to facilitate an abutment of an outer surface 350 of the coupler 330 with inner surfaces of the curved plates 316, 318, and is adapted to slide inside the second channel 320 and is adapted to rotate inside the second channel 320 about a central axis of the second 10 channel 320. Accordingly, the second leg structure 304 is arranged to rotate and slide relative to the second bracket 302. This ensures the abutment of the retention plates 336, 338 with the lower surface 120 of the solar panel 102, thereby facilitates the secure engagement/attachment of the second leg structure 304, and hence the second mount assembly 300 with the solar panel 102. Further, to lock the coupler 330 with the 15 curved plates 316, 318 in a desired arrangement and to prevent the sliding of the coupler 330 relative to the second bracket 302, a fastener 354 (shown in FIG. 2) is attached/engaged/coupled to the first curved plate 316 and the coupler 330 such that the fastener 354 extends through the first curved plate 316 and the coupler 330.
[0030] Moreover, the pair of legs 342, 344 are arranged relative to each other such 20 that a gap 356 (best shown in FIG. 2) is defined between the legs 342, 344. The retention plates 336, 338 are connected to the legs 342, 344 such that a portion of the first retention plate 336 extends towards a portion of the second retention plate 338 and the portions are arranged directly above the gap 356 covering a portion of the gap 356 and defining an access opening 360 therebetween. Also, the retention plates 336, 388 25 are disposed substantially parallel to each other, and are coupled with the solar panel 102 via the second clamp 308. As shown in FIG. 3, the second clamp 308 includes a substantially Z-shaped structure having a first member 362 adapted to abut the upper surface 130 of the solar panel 102 and a second member 364 arranged substantially
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parallel to the first member 362 and is disposed at a distance from the first member 362. The second member 364 is adapted to engage with the retention plates 336, 338 of the second leg structure 304.
[0031] Additionally, the second clamp 308 includes a third member 366 extending in a vertical direction from the first member 362 to the second member 364. As shown, 5 the first member 362 and the second member 364 extend in opposite directions from the third member 366. The first member 362 and the third member 366 together define a hook type structure that is secured to the solar panel 102 and holds the solar panel 102. In the assembly, the third member 366 abuts the lateral end, for example, the first lateral end 108, of the solar panel 102. Further, the second member 364 is attached to 10 the second leg structure 304 by connecting the second member 364 with the retention plates 336, 338 via a fastener 370 having a bolt 372 and a nut 374. In an assembly, as shown in FIG. 2) the nut 374 is arranged inside the gap 356 defined between the legs 342, 344, contacting lower surfaces of the retention plates 336, 338, while the second member 364 is arranged contacting upper surfaces of the retention plates 336, 338. 15 Further, to facilitate the attachment of the second member 364 with the retention plates 336, 338 using the fastener 370, the second member 364 defines a hole 376 through which the bolt 372 extends downwardly inside the gap 356 and is in engagement with the nut 374. As shown, the second member 364 is arranged or positioned on the retention plates 336, 338 such that a central axis of the hole 376 passes through the gap 20 356. Moreover, the second leg structure 304 includes an extension plate 380 attached to the second retention plate 338 and extending substantially perpendicularly to the second retention plate 338. The extension plate 380 is adapted to engage with the second longitudinal end 106 of the solar panel 102.
[0032] A method of mounting the solar panel 102 at a desired inclination angle on the 25 roof is now described. For mounting the solar panel 102 on the roof, a technician mounts/attaches/installs the second bracket 302 of each second mount assembly 300 on the roof. The second brackets 302, for example two second brackets 302, are mounted on the roof by inserting the fasteners 310 through the bottom plate 314 and
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inside the roof. For preventing the water leakage, EPDM tapes 312 are positioned between the bottom plate 314 and the roof before inserting the fasteners 310 into the roof through the bottom plate 314. Also, before mounting the second brackets 302 on the roof, the second brackets 302 are positioned at appropriate distance from each other. Thereafter, the technician may insert the couplers 330 inside the associated 5 second channels 320 of the second brackets 302. The technician may position the second leg structures 304 at suitable positions by sliding the couplers 330 inside the second channels 320. Subsequently, or otherwise, the technician mounts the solar panel 102 on the second leg structures 304 by engaging the second clamps 308 with the solar panel 102 and the retention plates 336, 338 of the second leg structures 304. 10 For so doing, the technician may engage the first member 362 of each second clamp 308 with the upper surface 130 of the solar panel 102 and the second member 364 with the associated retention plates 336, 338 by using the bolt 372 and nut 374. Accordingly, the third members 366 are disposed at associated lateral ends 108, 110 of the solar panel 102. Moreover, retention plates 336, 338 are engaged with the solar 15 panel 102 such that the extension plate 380 of each second leg structure 304 abuts the second longitudinal end 106 of the solar panel 102. For mounting the solar panel 102 with each second leg structure 304, the technician may rotate the associated coupler 330 inside the second channel 320 till the associated retention plates 336, 338 abut the lower surface 120 of the solar panel 102. Thereafter, the technician locks each coupler 20 330 with the associated second bracket 302 by inserting the associated fastener 354 through the first curved plate 316 and the coupler 330 to prevent any sliding motion of each coupler 330 inside the associated second bracket 302.
[0033] Thereafter, the first mounting assemblies 200, for example two mounting assemblies 200, are engaged with the roof and the solar panel 102. Before mounting, 25 the first brackets 202 on the roof, the technician may determine a desired inclination angle of the solar panel 102 relative to roof. Based on the desired inclination angle, the technician may choose a distance (D) between the first brackets 202 and the second brackets 302. Also, the technician selects the first leg structure 204 having a
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suitable/desired length to achieve to desired inclination angle. It may be appreciated that the first leg structure 204 of a particular length may facilitate mounting of the solar panel 102 within a predefined range of inclination angles (for example 7 degrees to 10 degrees) by changing the distance of the first brackets 202 from the second brackets. 302. Referring to FIG. 4, various positions of the first mount assemblies 200 5 is shown in phantom lines to illustrate various inclination angles achieved by changing the distance ‘D’ and without changing any component of the first mount assembly 200. Also, it may be envisioned that only the first leg structure 204 may need to be replaced with a first leg structure having a smaller or greater height to achieve a second range of inclination angles. In this manner, the mount assembly 103 facilitates reducing number 10 of parts required to achieve various inclination angles of the solar panel 102, and hence reduces overall inventory requirements.
[0034] Accordingly, the technician mounts/attaches/installs the first brackets 202 on the roof at the determined distance from the second brackets 302. The first brackets 202 are mounted to the roof by inserting the fasteners 210 through the associated base 15 plates 214 and inside the roof. For preventing the water leakage, EPDM tapes 212 are positioned between the base plate 214 and the roof before inserting the fasteners 210 inside the roof through the base plates 214. Also, before mounting the first brackets 202 on the roof, the first brackets 202 are positioned at appropriate distance from each other. Thereafter, the technician may insert the engagement structures 234 of the first 20 leg structures 204 inside the associated first channels 220 of the first brackets 202.
[0035] The technician may position the first leg structures 204 relative to the associated first brackets 202 at suitable positions by sliding the associated engagement structures 234 inside the first channels 220. It may be appreciated that the first channels 220 and the second channels 320 extend along the first longitudinal end 104 25 and the second longitudinal end 106. Subsequently, or otherwise, the technician mounts the solar panel 102 on the first leg structures 204 by engaging the first clamps 208 with the solar panel 102 and the connector plates 242, 244 of the first leg structures 204. For so doing, the technician may engage the first plate 262 of each first
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clamp 208 with the upper surface 130 of the solar panel 102 and the second plate 264 with the connector plates 242, 244 by using the bolt 272 and nut 274. Accordingly, the third plate 266 is disposed at associated lateral ends 108, 110 of the solar panel 102. For mounting the solar panel 102 with the first leg structures 204, the technician may rotate each engagement structure 234 (i.e., the first leg structure 204) inside the 5 associated first channel 220 till the associated connector plates abut the lower surface 120 of the solar panel 102. Thereafter, the technician locks each engagement structure 234 with the associated first bracket 202 by inserting the fastener 254 through the associated first arcuate plate 216 and the engagement structure 234 to prevent any sliding motion of each engagement structure 234 inside the associated first bracket 10 202.
Many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosures set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these disclosures pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the disclosures are not to be limited to 15 the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, although the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings describe example embodiments in the context of certain example combinations of elements and/or functions, it should be appreciated that different combinations of elements and/or functions may be 20 provided by alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims.
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We Claim:
1. A mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel on a surface at a desired inclination relative to the surface, the solar panel includes a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, the mounting assembly comprising:
a pair of first mount assemblies configured to be coupled to the solar 5 panel at a location proximate to the first longitudinal end, each first mount assembly including
a first bracket adapted to be coupled to the surface and including a pair of arcuate plates and defining a first channel therebetween,
a first leg structure adapted to rotate and slide relative to the first 10 bracket and having
an engagement structure arranged inside the first channel and adapted to rotate and slide inside the first channel, and
a pair of connector plates coupled to the engagement structure and adapted to be coupled with the solar panel to 15 support the solar panel,
a first clamp adapted to attach the solar panel with the connector plates; and
a pair of second mount assemblies adapted to be coupled to the solar panel at a location proximate to the first longitudinal end of the solar panel, a 20 height of the second mount assembly being lesser than a height of the first mount assembly,
wherein a distance of the pair of first mount assemblies from the pair of second mount assemblies is selected based on the desired inclination of the solar panel relative to the surface and the rotation of the first leg structure 25 relative to the first bracket facilitates an abutment and connection of the pair connector plates with the solar panel at the desired inclination.
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2. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first leg structure includes a pair of legs extending from the engagement structure to the pair of connector plates.
3. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first mount 5 assembly includes a fastener adapted to engage with one of the arcuate plates and the engagement structure to lock the engagement structure with the bracket to prevent the sliding of the leg structure relative to the bracket.
4. The mounting assembly as claimed claim 1, wherein the first clamp includes a 10 first plate adapted to couple with the solar panel, a second plate arranged spaced apart and substantially parallel to the first plate and adapted to couple with the connector plates, and a third plate extending from the first plate to the second plate.
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5. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein the second plate defines a hole and the first mount assembly includes a fastener adapted to extend through the hole and facilitates the engagement of the second plate with the connector plates.

6. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first bracket includes a base plate adapted to be coupled to the surface, wherein the arcuate plates extend outwardly of the base plate.
7. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein each second mount 25 assembly includes
a second bracket adapted to be coupled to the surface and including a pair of curved plates and defining a second channel therebetween,

a second leg structure adapted to rotate and slide relative to the second bracket and having
a coupler arranged inside the second channel and adapted to rotate and slide inside the second channel, and
a pair of retention plates coupled to the coupler and adapted to 5 be coupled with the solar panel to support the solar panel, and
a second clamp adapted to attach the solar panel with the connector plates.
8. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein the second clamp 10 includes a first member adapted to be coupled with the solar panel, a second member arranged spaced apart and substantially parallel to the first member and adapted to be coupled with the retention plates, and a third member extending from the first member to the second member.

9. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second member defines a hole and the second mount assembly includes a fastener adapted to extend through the hole and facilitates the coupling of the second member with the retention plates.

10. The mounting assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein
the pair of retention plates includes a first retention plate and a second retention plate arranged spaced apart and substantially parallel to the first retention plate, and
the second leg structure includes an extension plate attached to the 25 second retention plate and extending perpendicularly to the second retention plate, wherein the extension plate is adapted to be engaged with the solar panel.