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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2024
Terabase Energy, Inc., Berkeley, CA (US);
Johann Fritz Karkheck, Petaluma, CA (US);
Dylan Richart Harper, Vancouver, WA (US);
Terabase Energy, Inc., Berkeley, CA (US);
Abstract
During the installation of solar panels, multiple mounting brackets are attached to solar panel frames, typically implemented manually by an installer. Systems and methods for automatic fastener installation are disclosed to facilitate an automatic assembly process for solar tables. The automatic fastener comprises fastener holders, fastener driving blocks, lifters, and actuators to enable an automatic installation process that comprises a fastener loading stage, a fastener positioning stage, a fastener driving stage, and a retracting stage. The actuators may be oriented in opposite directions to offset activation momentum during fastener installation.