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Ambidextrous cassette and methods of using same

  • US 10,361,108 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2015
  • Issued: 07/23/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A solar cell carrying cassette adapted for use in a solar cell carrying pod having a removable base with a coupling mechanism, wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a plurality of protruding features including a motor-driven collet, the cassette comprising:

  • a pair of end plates having a plurality of rods extending therebetween and dimensioned to hold a plurality of solar cells between the pair of end plates;

    a first and second interfacing feature in each of the pair of end plates configured for operably engaging with the coupling mechanism in the base of the solar cell carrying pod that facilitates releasable coupling of the cassette with the base, wherein the first interfacing feature comprise a central aperture configured to engage with the motor-driven collet of the base and the second interfacing feature comprises a plurality of alignment holes arranged and configured to receive a plurality of alignment protrusions of the base, the base being operable to facilitate sealing and attachment of the base with a cover of the solar cell carrying pod, wherein the plurality of holes are disposed in substantially the same arrangement in each end plate such that either end plate is operably engageable with the same coupling mechanism in the base to operate in substantially the same manner regardless of which end plate is operably engaged with the coupling mechanism; and

    an identifier in each of the pair of end plates, the identifier allowing for ready identification of the cassette when disposed within the solar cell carrying pod or coupled to the base of the solar cell carrying pod.

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