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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2011
Applicant:
Nicholas P. Carter, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Inventor:
Nicholas P. Carter, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L 31/20 (2006.01); H01L 31/18 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Systems and methods for the automated installation of solar (photovoltaic or PV) modules is disclosed. Embodiments comprise a conveyor system configured to support and deliver a plurality of photovoltaic modules, and a clampless mounting framework comprising an upper rail and a lower rail, the upper and lower rails configured and spaced apart to receive and secure a photovoltaic module. The mounting framework does not require clamps, so once the modules are delivered into place, physical installation is complete.