Clamp Enhances Solar Tracker Stability

The invention is a clamp specifically designed for solar trackers, which are devices used to increase the efficiency of solar panels by automatically adjusting their position to follow the sun. The clamp aims to mitigate the issue of unwanted axial displacement of the torsion tube, a key component in solar trackers, caused by thermal expansions, wind, or operational movements. It does this by tightly securing the torsion tube, minimizing micro-vibrations and potential axial stresses on contact elements like bearings and posts. The clamp consists of at least one piece that mirrors the shape of the torsion tube, ensuring a large contact surface to prevent movement. It can be made of two or more connected pieces, is lightweight, easy to install, and adaptable to various configurations, making it suitable for existing solar installations and similar torque-driven systems in other industries.