A method, system and apparatus are disclosed regarding an attachment system for solar equipment, sometimes referred to as a flashing device allowing quick and easy assembling of the solar equipment into an array or other combination in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technolo
A method, system and apparatus are disclosed regarding an attachment system for solar equipment, sometimes referred to as a flashing device allowing quick and easy assembling of the solar equipment into an array or other combination in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, a flashing device may include a flashing plate which may contain one or more raised features to further direct and control the flow of liquid over the flashing plate. The flashing device may also contain a fluid restrictor such as a seal or part of a seal usually held within an aperture of a block having a skyward facing essentially or substantially flat surface. One or more various items of solar equipment may be attached to the essentially flat surface of the block. Also disclosed are adjustable mounting feet which may be installed in connection with other solar equipment.
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1. An attachment system for solar equipment comprising: a support portion comprising a first aperture, said first aperture retaining a fluid restrictor portion;a fastener; anda flashing plate comprising a raised platform portion, said raised platform portion comprising a substantially skyward facing
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An attachment system for solar equipment comprising: a support portion comprising a first aperture, said first aperture retaining a fluid restrictor portion;a fastener; anda flashing plate comprising a raised platform portion, said raised platform portion comprising a substantially skyward facing flat surface, said flat surface comprising a second aperture substantially aligned with said first aperture;wherein said fluid restrictor portion comprises a lower portion located between said flat surface and said support portion; said fastener extends through said first aperture, said fluid restrictor portion, and said second aperture; and rotation of said fastener varies an amount of compression of said fluid restrictor portion;wherein said support portion further comprises at least one t-slot aperture that enables offsetting adjustment of an attachment to said support portion, and said flashing plate further comprises at least one bump element that facilitates location or orientation of said support portion relative to said flashing plate during installation. 2. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said flat surface is substantially coplanar with said flashing plate. 3. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein rotation of said fastener in a first direction substantially increases an amount of compression of said fluid restrictor portion. 4. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein rotation of said fastener in a second direction substantially decreases an amount of compression of said fluid restrictor portion. 5. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said fluid restrictor portion comprises at least one of a rubber seal, a fluid, a quasi-solid, a semi-solid, an amorphous solid, a flexible material, a resilient material, a substantially plastically deformable material, and a liquid-tight seal. 6. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said fluid restrictor portion is pre-formed. 7. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said lower portion comprises a flange, said flange substantially blocking fluid flow across said flat surface and into said first aperture. 8. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said raised platform portion substantially channels fluid away from said first aperture. 9. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said raised platform portion comprises a hollow portion on a roof-facing side, said hollow portion comprising at least one of sealant, mastic, and caulk. 10. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said fastener connects said attachment system to a support structure. 11. An attachment system according to claim 10, wherein said support structure is a roof. 12. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said support portion is adapted to connect to a separately positionable bracket, said bracket being positionable after installation of said fastener. 13. An attachment system according to claim 12, wherein said bracket supports at least one of a skirt, a conduit, and a solar panel. 14. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said fluid restrictor portion substantially blocks fluid flow from a top side of said flashing plate to a bottom side of said flashing plate. 15. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said fluid restrictor portion substantially blocks fluid from passing through said first aperture. 16. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said attachment system comprises a flashing device. 17. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said support portion comprises a threaded hole for receiving a bolt, said bolt attaching a bracket to said support portion. 18. An attachment system according to claim 17, wherein said bracket is connected to a solar panel. 19. An attachment system according to claim 1, wherein said support portion is connected to a solar panel. 20. An attachment system for solar equipment comprising: a support portion comprising a connecting portion and a first aperture shaped to receive and retain a resilient fluid restrictor portion;a fastener;a flashing plate comprising a second aperture and at least partially positionable beneath a portion of a roofing component; anda separately deployable and variably positionable bracket; wherein said bracket substantially clears said fluid restrictor portion when connected to said connecting portion and said fastener extends through said first aperture, said fluid restrictor portion, and said second aperture to connect said support portion to a roof;wherein said support portion further comprises at least one t-slot aperture that enables offsetting adjustment of said bracket relative to said support portion, and said flashing plate further comprises at least one bump element that facilitates location or orientation of said support portion relative to said flashing plate during installation. 21. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein vertical adjustment of said fastener causes said fluid restrictor portion to fill a gap between said fluid restrictor portion and said fastener. 22. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein vertical adjustment of said fastener causes said fluid restrictor portion to squeeze said fastener substantially around a perimeter of said fastener. 23. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said roofing component is a shingle or a tile. 24. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said bracket connects to a photovoltaic module frame. 25. An attachment system according to claim 24, wherein said bracket connects to a groove in a photovoltaic module frame. 26. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said connecting portion comprises a substantially flat surface for supporting said bracket. 27. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said bracket comprises a height adjustment stud. 28. An attachment system according to claim 27, wherein said bracket further comprises a coupling, said coupling adapted to connect a first photovoltaic module to a second photovoltaic module. 29. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said fluid restrictor portion comprises a finger portion, said finger portion expanding outward away from said fastener when being squeezed between said support portion and said flashing plate. 30. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said flashing plate comprises a raised platform. 31. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said fastener comprises at least one of a lag screw and a bolt. 32. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said first aperture comprises a tapered surface surrounding said fastener, sloping toward said fastener, and forcing a proximal portion of said fluid restrictor portion to flow toward said fastener when said fastener applies a force to a distal portion of said fluid restrictor portion. 33. An attachment system according to claim 32, wherein said distal portion of said fluid restrictor portion comprises an essentially annular ring in contact with said fastener. 34. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein said fluid restrictor portion forms a portion of at least one of a seal, a sealing ring, and a grommet. 35. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein a portion of said fluid restrictor portion is located between said flashing plate and said support portion. 36. An attachment system according to claim 20, wherein a longest dimension of said bracket is shorter than a longest dimension of a photovoltaic module connected to said bracket. 37. An attachment system for solar equipment comprising: a support portion comprising a first aperture, said first aperture retaining a fluid restrictor portion;a fastener; anda flashing plate comprising a raised platform portion, said raised platform portion comprising a substantially skyward facing flat surface, said flat surface comprising a second aperture substantially aligned with said first aperture;wherein said fluid restrictor portion comprises a lower portion located between said flat surface and said support portion; said fastener extends through said first aperture, said fluid restrictor portion, and said second aperture; and rotation of said fastener varies an amount of compression of said fluid restrictor portion;wherein said flat surface is substantially coplanar with said flashing plate, wherein rotation of said fastener in a first direction substantially increases an amount of compression of said fluid restrictor portion, wherein rotation of said fastener in a second direction substantially decreases an amount of compression of said fluid restrictor portion, wherein said fluid restrictor portion comprises at least one of a rubber seal, a fluid, a quasi-solid, a semi-solid, an amorphous solid, a flexible material, a resilient material, a substantially plastically deformable material, and a liquid-tight seal, wherein said fluid restrictor portion is pre-formed, wherein said lower portion comprises a flange, said flange substantially blocking fluid flow across said flat surface and into said first aperture, wherein said raised platform portion substantially channels fluid away from said first aperture, wherein said raised platform portion comprises a hollow portion on a roof-facing side, said hollow portion comprising at least one of sealant, mastic, and caulk, wherein said fastener connects said attachment system to a support structure, wherein said support structure is a roof, wherein said support portion is adapted to connect to a separately positionable bracket, said bracket being positionable after installation of said fastener, wherein said bracket supports at least one of a skirt, a conduit, and a solar panel, wherein said fluid restrictor portion substantially blocks fluid flow from a top side of said flashing plate to a bottom side of said flashing plate, wherein said fluid restrictor portion substantially blocks fluid from passing through said first aperture, wherein said attachment system comprises a flashing device, wherein said support portion comprises a threaded hole for receiving a bolt, said bolt attaching a bracket to said support portion, wherein said bracket is connected to a solar panel, wherein said support portion is connected to a solar panel, wherein said support portion further comprises at least one t-slot aperture that enables offsetting adjustment of such support portion, and said flashing plate further comprising a plurality of bump elements that facilitate location or orientation of such flashing plate during solar equipment installation or attachment. 38. An attachment system for solar equipment comprising: a support portion comprising a connecting portion and a first aperture shaped to receive and retain a resilient fluid restrictor portion;a fastener;a flashing plate comprising a second aperture and at least partially positionable beneath a portion of a roofing component; anda separately deployable and variably positionable bracket; wherein said bracket substantially clears said fluid restrictor portion when connected to said connecting portion and said fastener extends through said first aperture, said fluid restrictor portion, and said second aperture to connect said support portion to a roof, wherein vertical adjustment of said fastener causes said fluid restrictor portion to fill a gap between said fluid restrictor portion and said fastener, wherein vertical adjustment of said fastener causes said fluid restrictor portion to squeeze said fastener substantially around a perimeter of said fastener, wherein said roofing component is a shingle or a tile, wherein said bracket connects to a photovoltaic module frame, wherein said bracket connects to a groove in a photovoltaic module frame, wherein said connecting portion comprises a substantially flat surface for supporting said bracket, wherein said bracket comprises a height adjustment stud, wherein said bracket further comprises a coupling, said coupling adapted to connect a first photovoltaic module to a second photovoltaic module, wherein said fluid restrictor portion comprises a finger portion, said finger portion expanding outward away from said fastener when being squeezed between said support portion and said flashing plate, wherein said flashing plate comprises a raised platform, wherein said fastener comprises at least one of a lag screw and a bolt, wherein said first aperture comprises a tapered surface surrounding said fastener, sloping toward said fastener, and forcing a proximal portion of said fluid restrictor portion to flow toward said fastener when said fastener applies a force to a distal portion of said fluid restrictor portion, wherein said distal portion of said fluid restrictor portion comprises an essentially annular ring in contact with said fastener, wherein said fluid restrictor portion forms a portion of at least one of a seal, a sealing ring, and a grommet, wherein a portion of said fluid restrictor portion is located between said flashing plate and said support portion, wherein a longest dimension of said bracket is shorter than a longest dimension of a photovoltaic module connected to said bracket, wherein said support portion further comprises at least one t-slot aperture that enables offsetting adjustment of such support portion, and said flashing plate further comprising a plurality of bump elements that facilitate location or orientation of such flashing plate during solar equipment installation or attachment.
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