TPG Telecom has been granted a patent for an adjustable bearing support system designed for single-axis trackers on truss foundations. The invention features a two-piece assembly that allows for movement and adjustment of the tracker bearing housing, enhancing structural flexibility and stability. GlobalData’s report on TPG Telecom gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Adjustable bearing supports for single-axis trackers on truss foundations
The granted patent US12066556B2 introduces a truss adapter designed to facilitate the construction of a truss foundation for supporting a single-axis tracker. The truss adapter consists of two main components: a lower portion that features connecting portions to unify adjacent truss legs and an upper portion with a planar bearing support surface. The design includes overlapping openings in the mating surfaces of both portions, allowing for adjustable positioning of the upper portion relative to the lower portion. The upper portion is characterized by an elongated channel member with through-holes for securing a tracker bearing housing, enhancing the structural integrity and functionality of the assembly.
Additionally, the patent outlines an apparatus that incorporates the truss adapter, emphasizing its capability to support a bearing housing assembly for a single-axis tracker. This apparatus includes a lower adapter portion with parallel flanges that connect adjacent truss legs and an upper bearing housing assembly support that can pitch and slide in relation to the lower portion. The overlapping design of the flanges, along with adjustable fasteners, allows for fine-tuning the position of the upper support while maintaining structural stability. The inclusion of overlapping slots in the flanges further enhances the adaptability of the system, ensuring that the upper bearing housing can be adjusted without detaching from the lower adapter portion.
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