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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2006
Daniel S. Thompson, San Rafael, CA (US);
Monty Mullins, Rohnert Park, CA (US);
Craig Stager, San Rafael, CA (US);
Anthony Zante, Fremont, CA (US);
Daniel S. Thompson, San Rafael, CA (US);
Monty Mullins, Rohnert Park, CA (US);
Craig Stager, San Rafael, CA (US);
Anthony Zante, Fremont, CA (US);
Thompson Technology Industries, Inc., Novato, CA (US);
Abstract
A solar panel tracking system that can simultaneously rotate large arrays of solar panels position in multiple rows utilizing a single drive system. The drive system comprises a single actuation device that drives multiple rotational translation stages at each solar array row for tilting the panels to the correct position. A dual beam structure within each row insure appropriate panel support during rotation and provide the framework for simplified installation and maintenance.