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05-05-2017 дата публикации

СКЛАДНАЯ СОЛНЕЧНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

Номер: RU0000170749U1
Автор: Бобыль Александр Васильевич, Вербицкий Василий Николаевич, Иванов Геннадий Анатольевич, Теруков Евгений Иванович
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Физико-технический институт им. А.Ф. Иоффе Российской академии наук

Складная солнечная панель содержит субпанели (1), фронтальную прозрачную полимерную пленку (2), тыльную полимерную пленку (3) и тыльные жесткие пластины (4). Каждая субпанель (1) содержит по меньшей мере один солнечный элемент (6). Субпанели (1) отделены друг от друга зазорами (7), сгруппированы в виде матрицы из вертикальных и горизонтальных рядов и закреплены ламинированием между фронтальной прозрачной полимерной пленкой (2) и тыльной полимерной пленкой (3). Тыльные жесткие пластины (4) расположены за субпанелями (1), повторяют их форму и прикреплены ламинированием к тыльной полимерной пленке (3). Солнечные элементы (6) субпанелей (1) соединены последовательно гибкими проводниками (8). Перед субпанелями (1) установлены жесткие светопрозрачные пластины (5), повторяющие форму субпанелей (1) и прикрепленные ламинированием к фронтальной полимерной пленке (2). У складной солнечной панели минимизирована возможность механического повреждения солнечных элементов, что приводит к увеличению ее срока службы. 10 з.п.ф-лы, 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 170 749 U1 (51) МПК H02S 30/20 (2014.01) H01L 31/048 (2014.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016128100, 11.07.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.07.2016 Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Физико-технический институт им. А.Ф. Иоффе Российской академии наук (RU) Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 11.07.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 05.05.2017 Бюл. № 13 U 1 1 7 0 7 4 9 R U Стр.: 1 8895835 B2, 25.11.2014. US 20150083191 A1, 26.03.2015. форму и прикреплены ламинированием к тыльной полимерной пленке (3). Солнечные элементы (6) субпанелей (1) соединены последовательно гибкими проводниками (8). Перед субпанелями (1) установлены жесткие светопрозрачные пластины (5), повторяющие форму субпанелей (1) и прикрепленные ламинированием к фронтальной полимерной пленке ...

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22-01-2019 дата публикации

ОПОРНЫЙ СТОЛ ДЛЯ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ ФОТОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИХ МОДУЛЕЙ

Номер: RU0000186484U1
Автор: Бочаров Александр Иванович, Ворошилов Сергей Федорович, Доценко Александр Михайлович, Киселев Леонид Андреевич, Кузнецов Сергей Александрович, Лунин Валерий Владимирович, Малькин Димитрий Владимирович, Нощик Александр Иосифович, Разумкин Владимир Сергеевич
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Литейно-Прессовый Завод Сегал"

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для крепления фотоэлектрических модулей. Сущность: опорный стол содержит опорные, подвижные и несущие наклонные стойки, несущие горизонтальные перекладины (11-13) и держатели (8) этих перекладин. Несущие наклонные стойки и несущие горизонтальные перекладины (11-13) выполнены в виде полого длинномерного профиля. Несущие горизонтальные перекладины (11-13) имеют продольные выступы (23) на основании. Верхняя несущая горизонтальная перекладина (11) выполнена с продольным консольным выступом (14) на верхней поверхности и опорной площадкой (15) для размещения фотоэлектрических модулей. Средняя несущая горизонтальная перекладина (12) выполнена с продольным консольным выступом (16) на верхней поверхности и двумя опорными площадками (17, 18) для размещения фотоэлектрических модулей. Нижняя несущая горизонтальная перекладина (13) выполнена с опорной площадкой (19) для размещения фотоэлектрических модулей. Устройство содержит защелки-держатели (20), выполненные в виде Ш-образного профиля, для прижатия нижнего края фотоэлектрического модуля к опорным площадкам (17, 19) средней и нижней несущих горизонтальных перекладин (12, 13). В боковой грани средней несущей горизонтальной перекладины (12) под опорной площадкой (18) для размещения фотоэлектрических модулей выполнен продольный скругленный канал (22) для размещения электрических проводов от фотоэлектрических модулей. Технический результат: безопасное крепление фотоэлектрических модулей, обеспечение удобства в эксплуатации. 4 ил. И 1 186484 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ 7 ВУ‘’” 186 484” 91 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ РОЭК Изменение наименования, фамилии, имени, отчества патентообладателя (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Литейно-Прессовый Завод Сегал" (ВО) Адрес для переписки: 660111, г. Красноярск, ул. Пограничников, 42, стр. 15, этаж 3, каб. 3, ООО «ЛИЗ «Сегал» Дата внесения записи в ...

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24-10-2019 дата публикации

Складной теплофотоэлектрический концентраторный модуль с двусторонними фотоэлементами

Номер: RU0000193323U1
Автор: Панченко Владимир Анатольевич
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное научное учреждение "Федеральный научный агроинженерный центр ВИМ" (ФГБНУ ФНАЦ ВИМ)

Полезная модель относится к области солнечной энергетики, в частности к солнечным концентраторным модулям для получения электрической и тепловой энергии и может использоваться для автономного мобильного энергоснабжения стоянок сельскохозяйственных животных. Концентратор выполнен складным, оснащён шарнирами для складывания, стойками с отверстиями для фотоприёмников и ручкой-стойкой для переноски и установки модуля, и в сложенном состоянии обладает функцией защиты двусторонних фотоэлементов, а его профиль обеспечивает освещённость одной или одновременно двух приёмных поверхностей фотоприёмников с возможностью её регулирования, фотоприёмник может располагаться как один, так и совместно со вторым фотоприёмником, корпус фотоприёмника выполнен металлическим, имеет комбинированные полости для различных функций, обеспечивающий своей структурой полости для теплоносителя со входом и выходом, с возможностью непосредственного теплосъёма и теплоизоляции теплоносителя, герметизирующий компонент двусторонних фотоэлементов выполнен в виде двухкомпонентного полисилоксанового компаунда, двусторонние фотоэлементы имеют p-n переходы, параллельные потоку концентрированного солнечного излучения, теплоизоляция теплоносителя и двусторонних фотоэлементов выполнена с обеих сторон, теплоноситель омывает непосредственно загерметизированные двусторонние фотоэлементы, прозрачные закалённые стёкла обеспечивают защитные функции фотоэлементов. 5 ил. И 1 193323 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 193 323” 44 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 28.11.2019 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 10.02.2021 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 10.02.2021 Бюл. №4 Стр.: 1 па себ | ЕП

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Mobile solar unit with lighting tower

Номер: US20120020084A1
Автор: José Luis Romero Lampón
Принадлежит: Individual

Mobile solar unit that can be moved to different places where a power point or lighting is required, characterized in that it is based on a trailer incorporating a structure the top of which is fitted with a collapsible frame that when stowed is arranged horizontally on the structure, and that also carries three superposed collapsible solar panels. The structure is fitted with a fixed inclined frame, that supports three more superposed collapsible solar panels, having a mechanical system using a hear motor inside the body work of the generator that makes it possible to raise or lower the upper platform and thereby situated the aforementioned collapsible solar panel as a continuation of the solar panels on the fixed inclined support; and then enable the superposed solar panels to be folded out, such that they are all inclined, coplanar and ready to capture solar energy.

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Номер записи: 4
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Solar cell panel

Номер: US20120103401A1
Автор: Junji Ooka, Katsuhiko Maeda, Shinichiro Mamase, Takashi Kitamura, Tatsuji Horioka
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

A solar cell panel that is capable of preventing damage to the edge portions of the panel. The solar cell panel is provided with a pair of first protective ribs ( 103 L, 103 L), which are fixed to the back substrate, protrude outward from the edges of a solar cell module ( 2 ) and are disposed in an opposing manner, a pair of support ribs ( 3 S, 3 S), which are fixed to the back substrate and are disposed across the space between the pair of first protective ribs ( 103 L, 103 L) at positions distant from the edges of the back substrate, and a pair of second protective ribs ( 104 P, 104 P), which are disposed across the space between the pair of first protective ribs ( 103 L, 103 L) and protrude outward from the edges of the solar cell module ( 2 ).

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Номер записи: 5
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

Номер: US20120125410A1
Автор: Christina C. Manansala, Hans-Christoph Haenlein, John R. West
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

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Номер записи: 6
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Solar cell, module, array, network, and power grid

Номер: US20120204925A1
Автор: Robert Lyden
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention teaches a solar cell, a solar module, a solar array, a network of solar arrays, and also a solar power grid suitable for providing power for industrial, residential and transportation use. A solar cell or solar module including a plurality of solar cells can be made in a structure configured to have the appearance of natural foliage. Accordingly, a solar array including a plurality of solar modules each including at least one solar cell can be made to resemble a palm tree, a deciduous tree, an evergreen tree, or other type of natural foliage. A network of solar arrays can be made to resemble a row or grove of palm trees, and thus meet the functional and aesthetic demands of landscape architecture. The network of solar arrays can extend for many miles alongside roads, highways, railways, pipelines, or canals, and can further include means for storing and transmitting electric power. In particular, a network of solar arrays can be in communication with recharging stations for use by electric and hybrid transportation vehicles. Accordingly, a network of solar arrays can form at least a portion of a solar power grid.

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Номер записи: 7
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Thin film solar cell module

Номер: US20120222726A1
Автор: Huaili Qin, Michael Ren, Stan Shi
Принадлежит: EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co

A thin film solar cell module comprises a solar cell panel with a layer of solar cells, two bus bars extending along edges of the solar cell panel, and a junction box with a connecting circuit that extends along an edge of the solar cell panel. A bypass diode in the junction box connecting circuit prevents circuit breaking or reverse current from occurring in the cell panel. The two bus bars are connected to the junction box connecting circuit at opposite ends of the solar panel edge and on at opposite sides of the bypass diode. The thin film solar cell module has an improved appearance, is easy to assemble and maintain, and reduces the need for fastening and protection of cables.

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Номер записи: 8
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Mechanical photovoltaic module cartridge and method of construction

Номер: US20120233940A1
Автор: Adam Dumm, John Perkins, Michael Monaco, William Piekarski
Принадлежит: First Solar Inc

A photovoltaic panel cartridge for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic panels and method of its construction are described. The photovoltaic panel cartridge is formed from a unitary frame with internal beams and struts for stability. The photovoltaic panels are inserted into channels within the frame, struts, and/or the internal beams in order to be mounted to the photovoltaic panel cartridge and secured to mounting regions on a different one of the frame, struts, and/or internal beams. The photovoltaic panel cartridge is configured to be stacked upon similarly configured photovoltaic panel cartridges for ease in transport and to reduce damage to the photovoltaic panels during transport. The photovoltaic panel cartridge may be slidably mounted to rails of a support structure.

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Номер записи: 9
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Solar cell module and method for manufacturing the same

Номер: US20120234379A1
Автор: Masaharu Takenaka
Принадлежит: Sanyo Electric Co Ltd

The shape of a sealing material between a frame and a solar cell panel in a drainage notch is regulated so that rainwater, etc., is smoothly drained from the drainage notch. A frame of a solar cell module is provided with: a main body; a fitting part disposed on the top of the main body and receiving the peripheral edge portion of the solar cell panel; and a drainage notch formed by cutting out the fitting part from a position near a front member of the solar cell panel to a position below the front member. A sealing material in the notch is shaped so as to cover at least the peripheral edge portion of the solar cell panel and an exposed top part of the main body of the frame, but not to exceed the front member of the solar cell panel.

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Номер записи: 10
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Electronic device

Номер: US20120236599A1
Автор: Hidefumi Yoshida, Tsuyoshi Maeda
Принадлежит: Individual

Provided is an electronic device including a small-area solar power generation system which is capable of efficiently generating power. A mobile device ( 10 ) includes: an optical module ( 2 ); and a storage section ( 1 ), the optical module ( 2 ) including: a light guide section which has a light receiving surface for receiving light from outside and guides the light thus received; and a solar cell element which is provided on an end face of the light guide section, the end face intersecting the light receiving surface, and receives the light thus guided through the light guide section, and the storage section ( 1 ) storing the optical module ( 2 ) so that the optical module can be drawn out from the storage section.

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Номер записи: 11
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Solar tracker for rotary high-concentration photovoltaic solar modules for roofs and solar farms

Номер: US20120260968A1
Автор: David Silva Rodriguez, Fernando Celaya Prieto, Iñigo Julian Viani Desplats-Redier, Juan Enrile Medina
Принадлежит: Abengoa Solar New Technologies SA

It comprises a frame with an upper structure ( 4 ) supporting photovoltaic modules ( 12 ) and further comprises a solar tracking mechanism which produces the frame's rotation with an azimuthal axis and a horizontal axis. The frame comprises a base ( 3 ) with assembled profiles, integrated with the ground. The upper structure ( 4 ) comprises lateral profiles ( 5 ) in a Z-shape, placed one on each side; an upper central profile ( 7 ) and a lower central profile ( 8 ) connected with connecting rods ( 15 ) and placed longitudinally among said lateral profiles ( 5 ), and transversal crossbeams ( 9 ) in the lower part of the lateral profiles ( 5 ) and the central profile ( 6 ). An actuator ( 11 ) located on the central part of the central profiles ( 7, 8 ) causes a relative movement of the central profiles ( 7, 8 ) and this way the horizontal rotation of the modules ( 12 ) is generated.

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Номер записи: 12
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Solar battery module

Номер: US20120260976A1
Автор: Issei Suzuki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A solar battery module comprises a solar battery panel that includes a transparent substrate and is constituted by laying out solar battery cells, a reinforcement frame placed on a back surface of the solar battery panel, and a buffer material arranged between the solar battery panel and the reinforcement frame. A second main surface of the buffer material opposing to the reinforcement frame is a flat surface and a notch is provided at a central part of a side of each of ends in a longitudinal direction of the reinforcement frame on a first main surface side, which opposes to the solar battery panel.

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Номер записи: 13
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Solar window apparatus and method

Номер: US20120279147A1
Автор: Narinder Singh Kapany
Принадлежит: SolarPath Inc

A window includes first and second panes and a frame coupled to the first and second panes to form an air gap there between. The window further includes an electrical generator disposed in the air gap configured to convert electromagnetic radiation to electricity. The window further includes a venting system configured to vent heat from the air gap away from the first pane or the second pane. The window further includes first and second reflective coatings respectively disposed on first surfaces of the panes. The first surfaces face the air gap, and the reflective coatings are configured to reflect infrared radiation into the air gap. The window further includes first and second antireflective coatings respectively disposed on second surfaces of the panes. The second surfaces face away from the air gap, and the antireflective coatings are configured to transmit visible light and infrared radiation into the air gap.

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Номер записи: 14
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

Номер: US20120279558A1
Автор: Hans-Christoph Haenlein, John R. West
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

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Номер записи: 15
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Solar cell module

Номер: US20120279560A1
Автор: Akihito Ito, Hiroaki Hirata, Kenichiro Sumida, Mitsuo Yamashita
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

A solar cell module is disclosed. The solar cell module includes a solar cell panel, first and second holding members, a reinforcing member. The panel includes a light-receiving surface, a non-light receiving surface, a first side part and a second side part. The first and second holding members hold the first and second side parts respectively. The reinforcing member is laid across the first and second holding member on a non-light receiving surface side. The adhesive is disposed between the non-light receiving surface and the reinforcing member. The reinforcing member includes a supporting part that is disposed with a gap with the non-light receiving surface and that supports the non-light receiving surface via the adhesive. The supporting part includes a first main surface, a second main surface and a through hole. At least one part of the adhesive is located within the through hole.

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Номер записи: 16
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Solar cell module

Номер: US20120285535A1
Автор: Yasuo Kadonaga, Yusaku TAGO
Принадлежит: Sanyo Electric Co Ltd

There is provided a solar cell module capable of discharging water retained on the upper surface of a solar cell panel therefrom while maintaining the mechanical strength of a frame body. This solar cell module includes a gasket including a groove to discharge the water retained on the upper surface of the solar cell panel, arranged between the solar cell panel and the frame body.

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Номер записи: 17
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Multi-panel solar panel deployment device

Номер: US20120291847A1
Автор: David F. Rowe, Jr., James D. MacNulty, John Gunn
Принадлежит: Individual

A mobile power unit includes a mobile trailer and a plurality of support posts coupled to the mobile trailer, each support post having an axis. The mobile power unit further includes a plurality of solar panels, at least one of the plurality of solar panels being pivotally coupled to one of the plurality of support posts such that the at least one of the plurality of solar panels can be rotated about the axis of the support post to which it is attached.

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Номер записи: 18
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

Номер: US20120298188A1
Автор: Hans-Cristoph Haenlein, John R. West
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

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Номер записи: 19
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Sealing member for solar cell panel and solar cell module

Номер: US20120298197A1
Автор: Katsuyuki Naitoh, Masayuki Ishikawa, Tomohiro Taruno, Yasunori Munakata
Принадлежит: Nitto Denko Corp, Sharp Corp

Disclosed is a sealing member for solar cell panels, which comprises an elastic layer, an insulating resin film arranged on the elastic layer, and a first water-stopping adhesive layer arranged on the insulating resin film.

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Номер записи: 20
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Photovoltaic module with removable wind deflector

Номер: US20120325294A1
Автор: Jonathan Botkin, Matt Danning, Matthew Culligan, Simon Graves
Принадлежит: Individual

A photovoltaic (PV) module assembly including a PV module, a deflector, and a clip. The PV module includes a PV device and a frame. A PV laminate is assembled to the frame, and the frame includes a support arm forming a seat. The deflector defines a front face and a rear face, with the clip extending from either the trailing frame member or the rear face of the deflector. In a mounted state, the deflector is nested within the seat and is releasably mounted to the trailing frame member via the clip. In some embodiments, the support arm forms a second seat, with the PV module assembly providing a second mounted state in which the deflector is in a differing orientation/slope, nested within the second seat and releasably mounted to the trailing frame member via the clip.

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Номер записи: 21
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Photovoltaic module

Номер: US20130014821A1
Автор: Chui-Ling YIP, Stephen Yau-Sang Cheng
Принадлежит: Du Pont Apollo Ltd

Disclosed herein is a photovoltaic module, which includes a photovoltaic member, a moisture-resistant layer, a mounting frame covering and a buffer layer. The buffer layer disposed between the moisture-resistant layer and the mounting frame, where the buffer layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene-based polymer, polyethylene-based polymer, polyurethane-based polymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate-based resin and a combination thereof.

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Номер записи: 22
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Integral module power conditioning system

Номер: US20130039028A1
Автор: Charles Steven Korman, Michael Andrew De Rooij, Neil Anthony Johnson
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An integral solar module power conditioning system includes one or more solar module support frames. Each frame includes a plurality of plug-and-play electrical connectors integrated therewith. A microinverter or microinverter connector is also integrated with each frame. Each frame is configured to receive a respective solar electric module and to carry electrical power through a plurality of solar electric modules and corresponding microinverters connected together via a plurality of solar module support frames connected together via the plurality of integrated plug-and-play electrical connectors.

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Номер записи: 23
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Photovoltaic module with sealed perimeter and method of formation

Номер: US20130056047A1
Автор: Markus E. Beck, Pedro Gonzalez
Принадлежит: Individual

A photovoltaic module is formed by encasing the edge of the photovoltaic module with a dielectric while passing internal module conductors through the edge encased. The edge encasing may be an overmolded dielectric through which the internal conductors pass or connectors may be provided in the overmolded dielectric to allow for external connection to the module. The photovoltaic module can also include mechanical attachment points formed in the molded dielectric to allow the module to be attached to a support structure.

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Номер записи: 24
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Frame structure for solar cell module

Номер: US20130134118A1
Автор: Ting-Huei Huang
Принадлежит: Eterbright Solar Corp

A frame structure for solar cell module: comprises: two short sidebars, two long sidebars and four corner connectors in a manner that each short sidebar is connected to the two long sidebars at two opposite ends using two of the four corner connectors. Each long sidebar is comprised of a first extension wall, a second extension wall, a third extension wall and a first connection wall in a manner that the first, the second and the third extension walls are disposed perpendicular to the first connection wall while being connected to a side of the first connection wall that is orientated facing toward another long sidebar, and simultaneously allowing the first and the second extension walls to be connected respectively to the two ends of the first connection wall and the third extension wall to be disposed at a position between the first and the second extension walls.

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Номер записи: 25
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Tensioned sheet-metal based solar panels and structures for supporting the same

Номер: US20130174889A1
Автор: Colin Touhey, Robert Lerner, Todd Dalland
Принадлежит: Pvilion Inc

Tensioned sheet-metal based solar panels and structures for supporting the same are disclosed. The sheet metal based solar panels can include a flexible photovoltaic solar module laminated onto a thin, flexible metal sheet. Such solar panels can be mounted on and tensioned within a support frame that is twisted out of plane with respect to a reference planar datum surface. The resulting surface can be a hyperbolic paraboloid, which can be aesthetically pleasing while improving structural stability and maximizing angular exposure to the sun.

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Номер записи: 26
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Photovoltaic module

Номер: US20130174908A1
Автор: Hoikwan LEE, JaeYoung Choi, Jinsu Nam, Kyungmin Yoon, Kyungwook Park, Seo-Yeong Cho, YOON Young Kwon
Принадлежит: Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co Ltd

A photovoltaic module for converting light energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic module has a convex curvature which is exposed outward. The photovoltaic module prevents sagging, which would otherwise occur due to the increased weight caused by an increase in size.

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Номер записи: 27
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

Номер: US20130183084A1
Автор: Hans-Christoph Haenlein, John R. West
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

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Номер записи: 28
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Multi-crystalline ii-vi based multijunction solar cells and modules

Номер: US20130192656A1
Автор: Brian E. Hardin, Craig H. Peters, James R. Groves, Stephen T. Connor
Принадлежит: Plant PV Inc

Multi-crystalline group II-VI solar cells and methods for fabrication of same are disclosed herein. A multi-crystalline group II-VI solar cell includes a first photovoltaic sub-cell comprising silicon, a tunnel junction, and a multi-crystalline second photovoltaic sub-cell. A plurality of the multi-crystalline group II-VI solar cells can be interconnected to form low cost, high throughput flat panel, low light concentration, and/or medium light concentration photovoltaic modules or devices.

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Номер записи: 29
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Solar Cell Connector

Номер: US20130199609A1
Автор: Steven B. Snidow
Принадлежит: SCUINT CORP

A device to position solar cells on a vertical axis and provide structural support and act, optionally, as a means of electrical interconnect.

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Номер записи: 30
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Process for encapsulating a solar cell in a polymer matrix

Номер: US20130243939A1
Автор: Harald Hahn, Matthias Georgi
Принадлежит: SOLARWORLD INNOVATIONS GMBH

The present invention relates to a process for producing a solar module comprising one or more solar cell(s) encapsulated in a polymer matrix, wherein the process comprises applying a matrix composition to one or more solar cell(s) such that the one or more solar cell(s) is/are surrounded by a continuous layer of matrix composition and polymerizing the matrix composition in order to form a polymer matrix encapsulating the one or more solar cell(s), wherein the matrix composition is a structurally viscous liquid which comprises a polymerizable compound for forming the matrix and has a yield point, and to the thus obtainable solar modules.

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Номер записи: 31
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Photovoltaic assemblies and methods for transporting

Номер: US20130263913A1
Автор: Brian Wares, Charles Almy, Elizabeth Wayman, Matt Campbell, Reuben Sandler
Принадлежит: Individual

A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures.

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Номер записи: 32
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Solar glass thermoelectric integrated device

Номер: US20130269755A1
Автор: Songshun Xu
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a solar glass thermoelectric integrated device, including top and bottom glass plates, a silicon photocell array assembly, a heat-exchanging plate, a heat-collecting tube, and a support bracket. The silicon photocell array assembly is laid within a hollow glass layer, a non-metal spacer bar having a molecular sieve is arranged between the top and bottom glass plates at edges, the non-metal spacer bar is sealed with the top and bottom glass plates by using a silicone sealant, the glass plates are wrapped at an outer side by a frame having a hanging edge, the hanging edge of the frame is hooked to a rectangular frame formed by a support keel, and the rectangular frame is fixed to an installation surface by using the support bracket. The present invention is capable of using thermal energy, obtaining electrical energy, reducing temperature of the photocell, and ensuring proper power generation thereof.

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Номер записи: 33
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Solar panel mounting apparatus and method

Номер: US20130276304A1
Автор: Christopher Dillon, David Flaherty, Kevin Flaherty
Принадлежит: Christopher Dillon, David Flaherty, Kevin Flaherty

A solar panel mounting system includes a plurality of solar panel support structures which can be formed from solid concrete in adjacent rows with mounting surfaces that are tilted towards the equator. The solar panels can have an adhesive backing which can be used to secure the solar panels directly to the mounting surfaces. The support structures can be made of concrete and formed with a slip form machine. This construction can reduce the time and materials required for the solar panel installation. The solar panel mounting system can also occupy significantly less ground space than conventional solar panel installations.

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Номер записи: 34
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Solar-cell-integrated roll screen

Номер: US20130284234A1
Автор: Katsuya Funayama, Keishin Handa, Yasuko Mizuno
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Chemical Corp

A solar-cell-integrated roll screen having a high durability against winding/unwinding. The constituent material and thickness of each section of a solar-cell-integrated roll screen are determined so that the tensile strength in the winding direction is less than or equal to 75 MPa. The constituent material and thickness of each section of the solar-cell-integrated roll screen are also preferably determined so that the Young's modulus in the winding direction is equal to or less than 650 MPa.

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Номер записи: 35
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Flexible electrical generators

Номер: US20130284267A1
Автор: Fanciscus Gerardus Henricus Van Duijnhoven, Johannes Petrus Marinus PLUG, Josephina Johanna Maria Gerarda Swagten, Leonardus Jacobus Johannus Wilhemus Welzen
Принадлежит: DSM IP ASSETS BV

The invention relates to a flexible electrical generator comprising at least one photovoltaic device and a flexible support, wherein said photovoltaic device is attached to the flexible support and wherein the flexible support comprises a fabric comprising high-strength polymeric fibers, said flexible support comprising also a plastomer wherein said plastomer is a semi-crystalline copolymer of ethylene or propylene and one or more C2 to C12 α-olefin co-monomers and wherein said plastomer having a density as measured according to ISO1183 of between 860 and 930 kg/m 3 .

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Номер записи: 36
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Portable rigid solar photovoltaic module and applications

Номер: US20130298958A1
Автор: Eduard Kopylov
Принадлежит: Individual

A frameless photovoltaic module constructed as a laminated sandwich comprising an optically transparent plastic film glazing layer, an optically transparent upper adhesive layer, a matrix of PV cells, a middle layer adhering said PV cells to a PV cells back lining layer consisting of a matrix of an individual plastic film tiles having the same quantity, footprints and arrangement as the PV cells and another sides of said plastic film tiles are adhered to a PV module rigid base sheet, said plastic film glazing layer, being adhered to said PV cells and to said rigid base sheet, in spaces between said PV cells and the rigid base sheet peripheral areas, forms in-folds in the grooved spaces between said PV cells, where said in-folds allow compensation for thermal expansion and contraction of said plastic film glazing. Interspaces between adjacent PV cells chamfered corners are arranged with mounting holes reinforced by eyelets.

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Номер записи: 37
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Photovoltaic Blind

Номер: US20140027069A1
Автор: Daniele Oppizzi
Принадлежит: ILAND Green Tech SA

The invention relates to a photovoltaic blind ( 1 ) comprising a rotating drum ( 2 ) and several flexible photovoltaic panels ( 10 - 12 ) that can be rolled up and unrolled around this rotating drum to close respectively unfold the blind. The device comprises a ventilation tube ( 19 ) and a ventilator ( 190 ) powered by the photovoltaic panels in order to create an air flux under the photovoltaic blind.

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Номер записи: 38
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Folding solar canopy assembly

Номер: US20140076378A1
Автор: Collin Hamilton
Принадлежит: Chevron USA Inc

A structure capable of folding into a compact form for transporting, and for simple unfolding for attachment to a base, the structure including: two or more hingably interconnected solar panel arrays each having a two or more of solar panels, a solar panel support channel, and a support beam; wherein the two or more solar panels are attached to top portions of the solar panel support channel, and a bottom portion of the solar panel support channel is attached to a top portion of the support beam, the support beam having a hinged joint for cooperating in folding into mutual, near coplanar juxtaposition; and where the structure, when unfolded includes a solar canopy and is L-shaped viewed on end.

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Номер записи: 39
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Solar module array pre-assembly method and apparatus

Номер: US20140076383A1
Автор: David Sterling Potter
Принадлежит: Chevron USA Inc

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for stacking a plurality of solar module arrays each having a plurality of solar panels. The apparatus includes a lower portion disposed on top of a first solar panel support channel corresponding to a first solar module array, and an upper portion for supporting a second solar panel support channel corresponding to a second solar module array, wherein the second solar module array is stacked above the first solar module array.

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Номер записи: 40
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Photovoltaic Array System and Method

Номер: US20180001975A1
Автор: Jaramillo Elliot
Принадлежит:

A system and method of providing, assembling and maintaining floating rows and/or arrays of photovoltaic solar panels and terrestrial or elevated based rows and/or arrays of photovoltaic solar panels. 1. A floating photovoltaic panel support and maintenance system for a body of water , the system comprising:A buoyant base assembly including a sealable internal volume;Means for mechanically connecting a photovoltaic panel to the buoyant base assembly;A spacer mechanically connecting the buoyant base assembly to an adjacent buoyant base assembly in a first row of buoyant base assemblies; andA channel forming linkage mechanically connecting the spacer to another spacer in a second row of buoyant base assemblies, where the channel forming linkage extends from the spacer and deflects downward so as to be submerged before connecting to the other spacer in the second row of buoyant base assemblies, the channel forming linkage maintaining a spaced relationship between the first row of buoyant base assemblies and the second row of buoyant base assemblies and a submerged depth sufficient to permit flotation travel along a channel formed between the first row of buoyant base assemblies and the second row of buoyant base assemblies.2. The photovoltaic panel support and maintenance system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a maintenance vessel having at least two spaced parallel flotation hulls claim 1 , where the flotation hulls are spaced a distance corresponding to a multiple of a distance between the channel formed between the first row of buoyant base assemblies and the second row of buoyant base assemblies and a second channel formed between the second row of buoyant base assemblies and a third row of buoyant base assemblies.3. The photovoltaic panel support and maintenance system as set forth in claim 2 , where the maintenance vessel comprises an essentially level platform connected to the at least two spaced parallel flotation hulls claim 2 , where the platform ...

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Номер записи: 41
06-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

Номер: US20220006421A1
Автор: ANNIBALE Fabio, BAGNOLI Claudio, BEJAR ALCANTARA Ivan, CONZONATO Alessandra, DELLA SANTA Luca, ESPOSITO Loenzo, FRONTALINI Federico, MORIELLO Daniele, VOLPE Raffaele
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a supporting system for photovoltaic panels and, in particular, to a supporting beam for photovoltaic panels implemented so that it eases the installation phase thereof, by allowing also the use of robot for the positioning, and at the same time it allows a reduction in production and maintenance costs. 1. A system for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels comprising at least a photovoltaic panel and at least a supporting beam for the photovoltaic panels , the beam comprising one single main body with length having a generally overturned “omega”-like profile having two terminal ends made integral with said main body , plane regions defining corresponding resting planes for said photovoltaic panels; and', 'at least an insertion fin for said photovoltaic panels on said resting planes,, 'wherein said terminal ends are processed so as to includecharacterized in that said main body is at least partially configured to elastically deform when in contact with said photovoltaic panels during installation, to allow receiving and locking said photovoltaic panels on said resting planes in a final installation position,said terminal ends comprising at least a locking elastic element of said photovoltaic panels in said final installation position, each one of said locking elements comprising a second fin projecting from the latter,wherein said second fin further comprises an interference portion, adapted so as to insert in a corresponding slot provided on the photovoltaic panel, by locking it, when the latter is in a final installation position.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein each one of said locking elements is positioned on one of said plane regions.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said insertion fins comprise at least a third fin obtained through partial cutting and/or folding of a corresponding portion of plane region claim 1 , and projecting from the latter claim 1 , which insertion fin has an overturned “L”- ...

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Номер записи: 42
06-01-2022 дата публикации

PORTABLE SOLAR ARRAY WITH LOCKING MECHANISM FOR MAXIMIZING ELECTRICAL OUTPUT

Номер: US20220006422A1
Автор: Jr. Gary William, Oakley
Принадлежит:

A modular solar device including a solar panel, a housing containing circuitry coupled to the solar panel, a first connector of a first type disposed on a first side of the housing, and a second connector of a second type disposed on a second side of the housing, wherein the first connector is configured to mate with a connector of the second type, and the second connector is configured to mate with a connector of the first type to allow additional modular solar devices to be connected to the modular solar device, is provided. A scalable solar panel array is also provided. 1. A modular solar device comprising:a solar panel;a housing containing circuitry coupled to the solar panel;a first connector of a first type disposed on the housing; anda second connector of a second type disposed on the housing;wherein the first connector is configured to mate with a connector of the second type, and the second connector is configured to mate with a connector of the first type to allow additional modular solar devices to be connected to the modular solar device.2. The modular device of claim 1 , wherein the first connector of the first type is disposed on a first side of the housing claim 1 , and the second connector of the second type is disposed on a second side of the housing.3. The modular solar device of claim 1 , wherein the first connector and the second connector include a combination of fingers and slots claim 1 , wherein the fingers each have a central opening that is aligned with neighboring fingers.4. The modular solar device of claim 3 , wherein a locking pin is configured to be inserted through the central openings of the fingers to lock the modular solar device to an adjacent modular solar device.5. The modular solar device of claim 3 , wherein the first type of connector includes one more finger and one more slot than the second type of connector.6. The modular solar device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one cable connection interface coupled to the ...

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Номер записи: 43
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SOLAR LIGHT WITH WIND TURBINE GENERATOR

Номер: US20180003353A1
Автор: Izradel Lazar
Принадлежит:

A solar light assembly includes an electrical mount configured for electrically mounting thereon a light device. The electrical mount is positioned underneath a first protective cover, and a wind turbine is mounted above the first protective cover and underneath a second protective cover. The wind turbine is configured to generate electrical power and is in electrical communication with the electrical mount. A solar photovoltaic panel is configured to convert solar energy to electrical energy and is in electrical communication with the electrical mount. 1. A solar light assembly comprising:an electrical mount configured for electrically mounting thereon a light device, said electrical mount being positioned underneath a first protective cover;more than one wind turbine mounted above said first protective cover and underneath a second protective cover, said wind turbine, being configured to generate electrical power and in electrical communication with said electrical mount; anda solar photovoltaic panel configured to convert solar energy to electrical energy and in electrical communication with said electrical mount;wherein each of said wind turbines comprises vanes arranged to rotate about a vertical axis defined between said first and second protective covers, said vanes being exposed to wind lhat flows between said first and second protective covers, and each of the vertical axes are off-center from central axes of said first and second protective covers.24-. (canceled)5. The solar light assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said first protective cover has a larger perimeter than said second protective cover.6. The solar light assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said solar photovoltaic panel is located on at least one of said first and second protective covers.7. The solar light assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said solar photovoltaic panel is located on both of said first and second protective covers.8. The solar light assembly according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 44
05-01-2017 дата публикации

PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE

Номер: US20170005215A1
Автор: JIANG Zhanfeng, Sun Xiang, WANG Shencun, WANG SHENGYA
Принадлежит:

A photovoltaic cell module includes: a transparent upper cover plate, a first polyolefin encapsulation layer, a cell group layer, a second polyolefin encapsulation layer, and a backplane that are sequentially disposed in a laminated manner, where outer edges of the transparent upper cover plate and the backplane exceed outer edges of the first polyolefin encapsulation layer, the cell group layer, and the second polyolefin encapsulation layer, an end part sealing block is further disposed between the transparent upper cover plate and the backplane, and the end part sealing block is located at peripheries of the first polyolefin encapsulation layer, the cell group layer, and the second polyolefin encapsulation layer. 1. A photovoltaic cell module , comprising , disposed sequentially in a laminated manner:a transparent upper cover plate,a first polyolefin encapsulation layer,a cell group layer,a second polyolefin encapsulation layer, and a backplane,wherein outer edges of the transparent upper cover plate and the backplane exceed outer edges of the first polyolefin encapsulation layer, the cell group layer, and the second polyolefin encapsulation layer,the first polyolefin encapsulation layer and the second polyolefin encapsulation layer are configured to run through ultraviolet light without significant degrading,an end part sealing block is further disposed between the transparent upper cover plate and the backplane, andthe end part sealing block is located at peripheries of the first polyolefin encapsulation layer, the cell group layer, and the second polyolefin encapsulation layer.2. The photovoltaic cell module according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent upper cover plate and the backplane are both glass plates.3. The photovoltaic cell module according to claim 1 , wherein the first polyolefin encapsulation layer and the second polyolefin encapsulation layer are thermosetting polyolefin encapsulation layers or thermoplastic polyolefin encapsulation layers.4. ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-01-2017 дата публикации

PLATE FOR INSTALLING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

Номер: US20170005610A1
Автор: SABBAN Ylan Gilles
Принадлежит: SNC YAP

A support plate is provided that is fitted in a photovoltaic panel and allowing said panel to be secured and incorporated onto the roof of a building. The support plate includes a sealed vertical overlapping arrangement, a sealed lateral fitting arrangement, support pads for the plate, and an empty space for cables to pass through and to allow access to framework of the roof. The support plate further includes at least one of guide rails that are arranged in an inverted general V-shape in order to divert the flow of water to lateral sides of the empty space, at least one reinforcement that is interposed between the lateral fitting arrangement and the roof and that is designed to inhibit said fitting arrangement from being crushed, and at least one drilling area and a graduation that is designed to adjust the vertical overlap between two juxtaposed support plates. 1. A support plate adapted to fit in a photovoltaic panel and enable fastening and integration of the photovoltaic panel on a building roof , comprising:a vertical overlapping arrangement;a lateral fitting arrangement;pads for supporting the support plate, the pads being raised;an empty space for the passage of cables and for access to framework of the roof; and a plurality of guide rails arranged upstream of the empty space along a flow direction of water coming from a ridge of the roof, the plurality of guide rails being arranged in an inverted V shape so as to divert a flow of the water on lateral sides of the empty space;', 'at least one reinforcement interposed between the lateral fitting arrangement and the roof and configured to inhibit crushing of said lateral fitting arrangement; and', 'a graduation configured to adjust a vertical overlap between two support plates that are juxtaposed., 'at least one of2. The support plate according to claim 1 , wherein each guide rail forms a bead for diverting the flow of the water on the lateral sides of the empty space.3. The support plate according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 46
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPONENT TRACKING APPARATUS AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20170005613A1
Автор: Chen Yunyun, DING Fengjun, HUANG Lvwen, SUN Sichun, WANG Minjie, XUE Xinying, YANG Xinke, ZHENG Hang, ZHU Jianjing
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a photovoltaic tracker, and in particular to a solar photovoltaic component tracking apparatus and an installation method therefor. The apparatus comprises upright posts; a main shaft is arranged between two adjacent upright posts; a photovoltaic component is arranged on the main shaft; two adjacent main shafts are connected via a connecting shaft; the connecting shaft is fixed on the upright post; the upper end face of the upright post is an upright post installation face; a through-hole is arranged on the upper portion of the upright post; and the connecting shaft is installed in the through-hole via a bearing structure. The through-hole is arranged on the upright post, and the connecting shaft is installed in the through-hole via the bearing structure. Pre-installation is firstly performed, and then the whole upright post combination is hammered integrally via a pile hammer. The present invention provides a solar photovoltaic component tracking apparatus and an installation method therefor, which is easy to install, has a simple structure and can reduce the difficulty and requirements of field installation and shorten the period and cost of installation. The technical problem existing in the prior art that a photovoltaic component tracker has lots of members, a long installation period, high difficulty in field installation and lots of field installation requirements is solved. 1. A tracking apparatus for solar photovoltaic component , comprising upright posts; a main shaft is arranged between two adjacent upright posts; a photovoltaic component is arranged on the main shaft; two adjacent main shafts are connected via a connecting shaft; the connecting shaft is fixed on the upright post; it is wherein the upper end face of the upright post is an upright post installation face; a through-hole is arranged on the upper portion of the upright post; and the connecting shaft is installed in the through-hole via a bearing structure; the ...

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Номер записи: 47
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SUPPORT FOR SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTORS

Номер: US20170005614A1
Автор: Ardell-Smith Zachary, Ciasulli John, Cole Corey, JENSEN Soren
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A solar energy collection system can include support devices configured to accommodate misalignment of components during assembly. For example, the system can include piles fixed to the earth and an adjustable bearing assembly at the upper end of the pile. The adjustable bearing assembly can include at least one of a vertical adjustment device, a lateral adjustment device and an angular adjustment device. The solar energy collection system can also include a plurality of solar energy collection device pre-wired together and mounted to a support member so as to form modular units. The system can also include enhanced supports for wire trays extending between rows of solar energy collection devices. 1. (canceled)2. A solar assembly for collecting solar energy , the solar assembly comprising:a plurality of piles secured to a ground surface, each of the piles having an upper end, each of the piles having an upper end, each of the piles extending along a generally vertical direction relative to the ground surface;a plurality of support frames, each of the support frames having a first structural support member extending in a first direction of the support frame;a plurality of solar energy collection devices supported by the support frames, each of the solar energy collection devices being wired to output electrical energy at about the same voltage; a plurality of tray members for holding a plurality of electrical wires connecting the plurality of solar energy collection devices;', 'a plurality of joints connecting the plurality of tray members; and,', 'wherein the electrical tray assembly is securely fixed to at least one of the plurality of piles., 'an electrical tray assembly spaced above the ground, the electrical tray assembly comprising3. The solar assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the electrical tray assembly comprises an expansion joint.4. The solar assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the expansion joint is formed with a spring member.5. The solar ...

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Номер записи: 48
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Solar panel rack

Номер: US20150007871A1
Автор: Keith A. Bell, Max W. Durney
Принадлежит: Industrial Origami LLC

A solar panel rack may comprise one or more sheet metal brackets configured to attach solar panels to the solar panel rack. The sheet metal brackets may include clinching tabs configured to be clinched to features on the solar panels to attach the solar panels to the solar panel rack. The sheet metal brackets may further include protrusions configured to facilitate electrical contact between the brackets and the solar panels when the clinching tabs are clinched to features on the solar panels. The sheet metal brackets may additionally or alternatively include positioning tabs configured to contact features on the solar panels to position the solar panels in desired locations on the solar panel rack.

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Номер записи: 49
04-01-2018 дата публикации

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL HAVING AN ADHERED SUPPORT FRAME

Номер: US20180006598A1
Автор: Bunea Gabriela Elena
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A photovoltaic panel having a distributed support frame adhered to a photovoltaic module is described. For example, the distributed support frame may include one or more support member or support mounts adhered to the photovoltaic module by an adhesive layer. The photovoltaic module may include layers bound together by an encapsulant. Accordingly, the distributed support frame may be attached to the photovoltaic module during a same lamination process used to laminate the photovoltaic module. 1. A photovoltaic panel , comprising:a photovoltaic module having a photovoltaic cell between a front layer and a back layer, wherein the back layer includes a back surface having a lateral perimeter;a distributed support frame including one or more support members having an interfacial surface facing the back surface of the photovoltaic module inward from the lateral perimeter; andan adhesive layer between the back surface of the photovoltaic module and the interfacial surface of the support members.2. The photovoltaic panel of claim 1 , wherein the support members includes a support hub having the interfacial surface and a support rib extending laterally from the support hub over the back surface claim 1 , wherein the support hub includes a first connector claim 1 , wherein the support rib includes a second connector claim 1 , and wherein the first connector is coupled to the second connector.3. The photovoltaic panel of claim 2 , wherein the photovoltaic module includes a corner claim 2 , and further comprising a corner support mounted on the back surface at the corner claim 2 , wherein the support rib extends between the support hub and the corner support.4. The photovoltaic panel of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer includes one or more of a heat cured adhesive or a light cured material.5. The photovoltaic panel of claim 4 , wherein the photovoltaic module includes an encapsulant between the front layer and the photovoltaic cell claim 4 , and wherein the encapsulant and ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-01-2018 дата публикации

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL HAVING A DISTRIBUTED SUPPORT FRAME

Номер: US20180006599A1
Автор: Bunea Gabriela Elena, Gorny Lee, Mseis George Nadim
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A photovoltaic panel having a photovoltaic module supported by a distributed support frame is described. The distributed support frame may include a support member extending over a back surface of the photovoltaic module. For example, one or more support members may extend laterally from a support hub mounted on the back surface. The distributed support frame may reduce a span length of the photovoltaic module between support locations, and thus, may reduce a likelihood that a module laminate will crack under a design load. 1. A photovoltaic panel , comprising:a photovoltaic module having a photovoltaic cell between a front layer and a back layer, wherein the back layer includes a back surface having a lateral perimeter; and a support hub mounted on the back surface of the photovoltaic module, and', 'a support member extending laterally from the support hub over the back surface., 'a distributed support frame including'}2. The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein the support hub includes an upper end mounted on the back surface inward from the lateral perimeter claim 1 , and a hub connector at a lower end claim 1 , and further comprising a support stand having a stand connector coupled to the hub connector of the distributed support frame between the upper end of the support hub and a base of the support stand.3. The photovoltaic module of claim 1 , wherein the distributed support frame further includes:a second support hub mounted on the back surface of the photovoltaic module inward from the lateral perimeter, wherein the second support hub is laterally offset from the support hub by a support span; anda second support member extending laterally from the second support hub over the back surface.4. The photovoltaic module of claim 3 , wherein the support hub and the second support hub are mounted at respective quarter-points of the back surface such that the support span is half of a module width of the back surface.5. The photovoltaic module of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 51
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY AND HOOD LIGHT-BLOCKING FABRIC ASSEMBLY THAT ARE CAPABLE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION

Номер: US20210006199A1
Автор: KIM Sang Wook
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The present invention relates to a roof rack assembly and a hood light-blocking fabric assembly, the hood light-blocking fabric assembly capable of photovoltaic generation comprising: a lower photovoltaic generation plate fixedly installed to cover the hood of a vehicle and configured to prevent inflow of heat energy of sunlight into the vehicle, to absorb sunlight, and to produce electricity accordingly; and an upper photovoltaic generation plate installed on an upper portion of the lower photovoltaic generation plate and configured to change between a first position at which the upper photovoltaic generation plate overlaps the upper portion of the lower photovoltaic generation plate and a second position at which the upper photovoltaic generation plate covers a front glass of the vehicle. 1. A hood light-blocking fabric assembly capable of photovoltaic generation comprising:a lower photovoltaic generation plate fixedly installed to cover the hood of a vehicle and configured to prevent inflow of heat energy of sunlight into the vehicle, to absorb sunlight, and to produce electricity accordingly; andan upper photovoltaic generation plate installed on an upper portion of the lower photovoltaic generation plate and configured to change between a first position at which the upper photovoltaic generation plate overlaps the upper portion of the lower photovoltaic generation plate and a second position at which the upper photovoltaic generation plate covers a front glass of the vehicle.2. The hood light-blocking fabric assembly capable of photovoltaic generation of claim 1 , further comprising:a transfer/tilting unit for moving the upper photovoltaic generation plate forward/backward with regard to the lower photovoltaic generation plate and rotating the same upward/downward by a predetermined angle such that the upper photovoltaic generation plate can be positioned at the first location or at the second location;a first driving portion for providing a driving force such ...

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Номер записи: 52
07-01-2021 дата публикации

TILTING SOLAR PANELS FOR HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOONS

Номер: US20210006200A1
Автор: Brookes Kyle, Cromie John
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A stratospheric balloon may include an upper structure having a pulley, a lower structure, at least one solar panel suspended between the upper structure and the lower structure, and a first orientation control member connected, at a first end thereof, to a first transverse edge of the at least one solar panel and, at a second end thereof, to a second transverse edge of the at least one solar panel. The first orientation control member is wound about the pulley such that rotating the pulley changes the orientation of the at least one solar panel relative to the upper structure and the lower structure. In another example, the pulley may be replaced by first and second support mechanisms and the system may include a second orientation control member. The first and second orientation control members are connected to the first and second support mechanisms, respectively, and to the solar panel. 1. A high-altitude platform (HAP) , comprising:an upper structure;a lower structure;an array of deployable solar panels that are stacked on the lower structure prior to deployment;a first pulley and a second pulley supported by the upper structure;a first orientation control member engaged with the first pulley, the first orientation control member being connected to a first transverse edge of a foremost solar panel of the array of deployable solar panels; anda second orientation control member engaged with the second pulley, the second orientation control member being connected to a second transverse edge of the foremost solar panel,wherein the HAP is arranged such that rotating at least one of the first and second pulleys changes the orientation of the array of deployable solar panels relative to the upper structure and the lower structure.2. The HAP of claim 1 , wherein the upper structure includes a first spool element and a second spool element claim 1 , the HAP further comprising:a first tension element engaged with the first spool element of the upper structure; anda ...

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Номер записи: 53
03-01-2019 дата публикации

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190006982A1
Автор: Cummings Malcolm, Everman Michael Ross, Fritzemeier Leslie G., HARTMAN Katherine, Jin Yang, Pretorius Jacob Van Reenen, Taylor Alastair
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A photovoltaic (PV) module mounting system can have mounting clips that can be moved up and down a roof, and can allow the height of the mounting clips to be adjusted relative to the roof. At least a portion of the system can be made of a non-conductive material so that the system can be free of a grounding unit. The system can allow solar modules to be quickly installed, and can allow the solar modules to be removed quickly for repair or in the event of a fire. 1. A solar module installation system comprising;a mounting base;a mounting post, wherein the mounting post is adjustably engaged with the mounting base so that the height of the mounting post with the mounting base is variable; andat least one mounting clip attached to the mounting post.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable foot claim 1 , the adjustable foot defining a channel configured to receive the mounting base.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mounting base further comprises at least one base engagement feature claim 2 , and wherein the adjustable foot further comprises at least one foot engagement feature claim 2 , and wherein the base engagement feature and the foot engagement feature can secure the mounting base to the adjustable foot.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one foot engagement feature is at least one foot snap-in groove claim 3 , and wherein the at least one base engagement feature is at least one base snap-in groove.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the adjustable foot further comprises at least one clip-in groove configured to slidably engage the mounting base claim 4 , wherein the clip-in groove slidably holds the mounting base out of engagement with the at least one foot snap-in groove claim 4 , and wherein an application of force to the mounting base can push the mounting base out of engagement with the clip-in groove and into engagement with the at least one foot snap-in groove.6. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a flashing with a ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Sensing, Interlocking Solar Panel System and Installation Method

Номер: US20190006983A1
Автор: Davis Bron, Goldberg Neil, KIM Eugene, Lopes Praca Miguel Martinho, Schultz David, Tyler Troy Douglas, Wolfe John
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A preassembled solar panel module includes a solar panel configured for receiving and converting solar radiation to produce electrical power. Multiple panel rails are coupled in preassembly to a backside surface of the solar panel, including at least two panel rails disposed halfway or more along opposing longest edges of the solar panel. Multiple snap connector components are each coupled to one of the at least two rails and are each configured to couple with a complimentary snap connector component of an adjacent preassembled solar panel module or of a wind deflector accessory, or both. One or more mounting feet are each coupled at a selected location to one of the at least two panel rails and are each configured for coupling at a selected location to a roof or to other sunlight receiving surface. 140-. (canceled)41. An array of two or more preassembled solar panel modules , each preassembled solar panel module comprising:a solar panel configured for receiving and converting solar radiation to produce electrical power;a plurality of panel rails coupled in preassembly to a backside surface of the solar panel, including at least two panel rails disposed halfway or more along opposing longest edges of the solar panel;a plurality of module connector components each coupled to one of the at least two rails and to a complimentary module connector component of an adjacent preassembled solar panel module or of a wind deflector accessory, or both;one or more mounting feet each coupled both at a selected location to one of the at least two panel rails and at a selected location to a roof or to other sunlight receiving surface upon which said array is installed, andwherein 0.42 Подробнее

Номер записи: 55
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Modular, Retractable, Solar Array and Methods for Manufacturing Same

Номер: US20190006984A1
Автор: Albertella Roberto
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A portable, retractable, solar racking system comprises a modular set of solar panel frames, each solar panel frame comprising a solar panel, a plurality of arms, and a plurality of struts, the arms and the struts forming a structure to which the solar panel is secured, a pivoting connector assembly mechanically connecting one of the solar panel frames to another one of the solar panel frames to form a solar panel array having a longitudinal extent, the pivoting connector assembly of the solar panel frames configured to collapse the solar panel array along the longitudinal extent into a storage position and to expand the solar panel array along the longitudinal extent into an extended position in which each solar panel is tilted from vertical to an angle away therefrom, and the solar panel array comprising sets of wheels permitting the solar panel array to roll upon ground. 1. A portable , retractable , solar racking system , comprising: a solar panel;', 'a plurality of arms; and', 'a plurality of struts, the arms and the struts forming a structure to which the solar panel is secured;, 'a modular set of solar panel frames, each solar panel frame comprising collapse the solar panel array along the longitudinal extent into a volume-minimized storage position; and', 'expand the solar panel array along the longitudinal extent into an extended position in which each solar panel is tilted from substantially vertical to an angle away from vertical; and, 'a pivoting connector assembly mechanically connecting one of the solar panel frames to another one of the solar panel frames to form a solar panel array having a longitudinal extent, the pivoting connector assembly of the solar panel frames configured tothe solar panel array comprising at least two sets of wheels permitting the solar panel array to roll upon ground.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein:the solar panel has an orthogonal axis;the plurality of struts comprise an upper frame strut and a lower frame ...

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Номер записи: 56
20-01-2022 дата публикации

ENERGY GENERATING PHOTOVOLTAIC AWNING WITH SCISSOR MECHANISM AND TILTING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

Номер: US20220021328A1
Автор: RAGHUNATHAN Rohini
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An expandable and retractable photovoltaic structure includes a base that provides support to permit mounting of the photovoltaic structure solely from the base. Photovoltaic panels are arranged adjacently between the base and a lead element when the photovoltaic structure is in an open configuration. The photovoltaic structure is supported by scissor link mechanisms, coupled to the base at one end and the lead support element at the other end. The scissor link mechanisms consist of scissor links pivotally coupled together to form a moveable successive chain of the scissor links. The photovoltaic panels are attached to the scissor links, via side frames, so that as the lead arm moves away from the base the scissor link mechanisms expand to deploy the photovoltaic structure in an open configuration, and as the lead arm moves towards the base, the scissor link mechanisms retract the photovoltaic structure to place the photovoltaic structure in the closed configuration. 1. An expandable and retractable photovoltaic awning structure , comprising:a base of the photovoltaic awning structure, providing support to permit mounting of the photovoltaic structure to a mounting surface solely from the base;a plurality of photovoltaic panels, comprising a lead photovoltaic panel and a first photovoltaic panel;a plurality of side arms coupled to the base so as to support the expandable and retractable photovoltaic awning structure from the mounting surface;a lead arm of the photovoltaic awning structure, coupled to the lead photovoltaic panel, and also coupled to the side arms so as to couple the lead photovoltaic panel to the base at both sides of the lead arm;a plurality of scissor link mechanisms, coupled to the base at one end, and the lead arm at the other end, wherein each of the scissor link mechanisms comprise a plurality of scissor links pivotally coupled together to form a moveable successive chain of the scissor links and wherein the scissor link mechanisms provide ...

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Номер записи: 57
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Solar Energy System For Use With Tufted Geosynthetics On Sloping Ground

Номер: US20220029578A1
Автор: AYERS Michael R., Lucini Gregory, Lucini Michael, Urrutia Jose L.
Принадлежит: Watershed Solar LLC

A solar energy system for use with tufted geosynthetics on sloping ground without the use of a traditional racking system. A frame attaches to the tufted geosynthetic cover to provide a flap and a solar panel secures to the flap directly or through a polymeric layer that attaches to the frame positioned between the flap and the tufted geosynthetic land cover with the solar panel adhesively attached to the polymeric layer. The solar panel being attached to the tufted geosynthetic land cover generates energy upon exposure to light. A method of securing a solar panel to a tufted geosynthetic land cover system for generation of energy is disclosed. 1. A method of securing to a tufted geosynthetic land cover system a solar panel for generation of energy , comprising the steps of:(a) attaching on a tufted geosynthetic land cover a portion of a frame to have a free flap extending from the attached portion; and(b) securing a solar panel to the flap.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising the step of providing a plurality of elongated members to define the frame.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the elongated members comprise tufted geosynthetic strips.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the frame has a polymeric affinity for a polymer property of the tufted geosynthetic land cover claim 1 , whereby step (a) comprises heat bonding the portion of the frame to the tufted geosynthetic land cover.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the frame comprises polyethylene.6. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the step (b) further comprises securing edge portions of a polymeric layer between the flap and the tufted geosynthetic land cover; and attaching the solar panel to the polymeric layer.7. The method as recited in claim 6 , further comprising the step of providing an adhesive between the solar panel and the polymeric layer for securing the solar panel to the polymeric layer.8. The method as recited in claim 6 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 58
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SOLAR POWER SYSTEM FOR MARINE DOCK

Номер: US20190011079A1
Автор: Levin Kerry Ira
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A structure includes a bracket affixed to a substrate. A bracket pole member is affixed to the bracket. A bracket back brace is affixed to the bracket. The bracket back brace is affixed to the substrate. In an embodiment, the bracket back brace includes a back brace member having a beveled end with a threaded bolt attached thereto. The threaded bolt being secured through the bracket via a nut. In an embodiment, the bracket back brace is affixed to a strut of the substrate, and the back brace member has a non-beveled end. The non-beveled end is inserted into either (i) a shackle coupling rotatably affixed to a hinge plate affixed to the strut, or (ii) a side-mount collar affixed to the strut. 1. A structure , comprising:a bracket affixed to a substrate;a bracket pole member affixed to said bracket;a bracket back brace affixed to said bracket; andsaid bracket back brace affixed to said substrate.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein said bracket back brace comprises a back brace member having a beveled end with a threaded bolt attached thereto claim 1 , said threaded bolt being secured through said bracket via a nut.3. The structure of claim 3 , wherein said bracket back brace is affixed to at least one strut of said substrate selected from the group consisting of: a cross-wise strut and a length-wise strut.4. The structure of claim 3 , wherein said bracket back brace comprises a back brace member having a non-beveled end inserted into a shackle coupling claim 3 , said shackle coupling being rotatably affixed to a hinge plate claim 3 , and said hinge plate being affixed to said strut.5. The structure of claim 4 , wherein said strut is a length-wise strut.6. The structure of claim 3 , wherein said bracket back brace comprises a back brace member having a non-beveled end inserted into a side-mount collar claim 3 , said side-mount collar being affixed to said strut.7. The structure of claim 6 , wherein said strut is a cross-wise strut.8. The structure of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 59
12-01-2017 дата публикации

MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR THIN SOLAR CELLS

Номер: US20170012152A1
Автор: BUNEA Gabriela
Принадлежит: SunPower Corporation

Solar cells are packaged by placing the solar cells between sheets of encapsulants. The encapsulants are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light to cure the encapsulants and bond the encapsulants together to encapsulate the solar cells. The UV curing steps may be performed to bond one of the encapsulants to a transparent top cover and the solar cells, and to bond the other encapsulant to the solar cells and a backsheet. A protective package that includes the transparent top cover, encapsulated solar cells, and the backsheet is then optionally mounted on a frame. 1. A method of making a solar cell module , the method comprising:placing a first sheet of encapsulant on a top cover;placing solar cells on the first sheet of encapsulant;exposing the first sheet of encapsulant to ultraviolet (UV) light at a first wavelength to bond the first sheet of encapsulant to the top cover; andexposing the first sheet of encapsulant to UV light at a second wavelength that is different from the first wavelength to bond the solar cells to the first sheet of encapsulant.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:placing a second sheet of encapsulant on the solar cells; andencapsulating the solar cells between the first and second sheets of encapsulant.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said encapsulating the solar cells is performed by exposing the first and second sheets of encapsulant to UV light at a process step that is different from that of exposing the first sheet of UV light at the first wavelength and that of exposing the first sheet of UV light at the second wavelength.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:placing a backsheet on the second sheet of encapsulant; andforming a protective package comprising the backsheet and the encapsulated solar cells.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising bonding the second sheet of encapsulant to the first sheet of encapsulant and bonding the backsheet to the second sheet of encapsulant by exposing the first sheet of encapsulant ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING CLAMP AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20180013382A1
Автор: Smeja Michael V.
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A system having a plurality of solar panel mounting clamps for mounting a plurality of solar panels including a plurality of threaded projections fixed in a mounting surface; a plurality of the solar panel mounting clamps, each respectively disposed upon one of the plurality of threaded projections such that the threaded receiving portion of each solar panel mounting clamp receives each respective threaded projection, such that the plurality of solar panel mounting clamps are capable of securing a plurality of solar panels to the mounting surface such that each clamp makes a conductive bond with one or more panels such that each panel shares a common ground. The system may include one or more mounting plates to rest upon the mounting surface that has one or more retainer clip to ease in cable management. 1. A solar panel mounting clamp comprising:a first member having a central axial through-hole, a top surface and a base; anda cylindrical member having a central axial through-hole, the cylindrical member disposed upon the base of first member such that the central axial through-hole of the second member shares an axis with the axial through-hole of the first cylindrical member, the central axial through-hole of the cylindrical member forming an inner wall of the cylindrical member at least a portion of which inner wall comprises a threaded receiving portion capable of receiving a threaded projection;wherein the first member has a greater width than the cylindrical member such that the base of the first member extends radially outward from the circumference of the cylindrical member in a direction perpendicular to the axis; andwherein when the threaded receiving portion receives a threaded projection fixed in a mounting surface the solar panel mounting clamp is capable of securing at least one panel between the base of the first member and the fixed mounting surface.2. The solar panel mounting clamp of claim 1 , wherein central axial through-hole of the first member ...

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Номер записи: 61
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Photovoltaic Wire Management System

Номер: US20190013653A1
Автор: Schimpf Brady
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A wire management duct having is provided with a wire channel along the length of the duct. In an embodiment, the duct is further comprising a mounting lip to mount the duct onto a mounting rail of photovoltaic array mounting rail system. In another embodiment, a wire management system is comprised of one or more wire management ducts which may be mounted parallel to the mounting rails of photovoltaic array mounting rail system or perpendicular to the rails using an attachment clip. In a further embodiment, mounting clips are provided to attach the wire management ducts directly to the frame of a photovoltaic module. 1. A wire management duct having:a length;a wire channel provided along the length and configured to hold a plurality of wires, the wire channel further having a channel wall, an opening catch, and an opening provided between the channel wall and the opening catch; andone or more mounting lips provided along the length, extending from the wire channel, and formed by a curved section terminating at a hook, the one or more mounting lips configured to mount the wire management duct onto a mounting rail of a photovoltaic rail mounting system.2. The wire management duct of claim 1 , wherein the wire management duct is comprised of one continuous mounting lip provided along the length of the wire management duct.3. The wire management duct of claim 1 , wherein the wire channel is further provided with one or more slotted cutouts perpendicular to the length of the wire management duct.4. The wire management duct of claim 1 , wherein the channel wall is configured to rest against the mounting rail of the photovoltaic rail mounting system.5. The wire management duct of claim 1 , wherein the curved section of the one or more mounting lips is an arc having a constant radius.6. The wire management duct of claim 1 , wherein the opening catch is an arc having a constant radius.7. The wire management duct of claim 5 , wherein a portion of the wire channel is formed by ...

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Номер записи: 62
10-01-2019 дата публикации

INTEGRATED RENEWABLE ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190013765A1
Автор: AL DUGHAISH Fahad
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A solar and wind energy harvesting system having a support structure with a pair of poles and a plurality of transversal members that extends between the pair of poles, a plurality of transducers affixed to a corresponding transversal member of the plurality of transversal members, a plurality of photovoltaic cells, wherein each photovoltaic cell is suspended from a corresponding transducer of the plurality of transducers and receives sunlight to provide sunlight input electricity and wind to bend the corresponding transducer and have the corresponding transducer provide wind input electricity, and a battery assembly that is electrically connected to the plurality of transducers and the plurality of photovoltaic cells to receive, regulate and store the solar input electricity and the wind input electricity. 1. A solar and wind energy harvesting system comprising: a pair of poles, and', 'a plurality of transversal members that extends between the pair of poles;', 'a plurality of transducers affixed to each transversal member of the plurality of transversal members;, 'a support structure having 'is suspended from a corresponding transducer of the plurality of transducers, receives sunlight to provide sunlight input electricity, and receives wind to bend the corresponding transducer which generates wind input electricity;', 'a plurality of photovoltaic cells, wherein each photovoltaic cell'} a charge regulator to receive the sunlight input electricity and the wind input electricity and provide a regulated input electricity,', 'a battery to receive the regulated input electricity,', 'a solar input voltmeter positioned between the plurality of photovoltaic cells and the charge regulator to provide solar voltage readings commensurate with solar voltage values of the solar input electricity, and', 'a wind output voltage adjuster positioned between the battery and the plurality of transducers to provide a wind output electricity to the plurality of transducers; and, 'a ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SOLAR POWER SYSTEM FOR MARINE DOCK

Номер: US20190013768A1
Автор: Levin Kerry Ira
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A solar power system for a marine dock includes a telescoping vertical member affixed to a dock via a bracket. A solar panel is pivotably and rotatably affixed to the top end of the telescoping vertical support. A weatherproof equipment container is affixed to the telescoping vertical support. A meter unit, battery, and inverter are housed within the weatherproof equipment container. First leads connect the solar panel to the meter unit, which is configured to measure and display energy and/or power generated by the solar panel. Second leads are configured so that current is passed through the meter unit to the battery in a charging configuration. A third lead connects one terminal of the battery to a measurement terminal on the meter unit, which is configured to measure and display the output voltage of the battery. Fourth leads connect the battery to the inverter in a discharge configuration. 1. A solar power system for a marine dock , comprising:a telescoping vertical support comprising a top end and bottom end;said bottom end of said telescoping vertical support being affixed to a marine dock via a bracket;a solar panel affixed to said top end of said telescoping vertical support;a weatherproof equipment container affixed to said telescoping vertical support;a solar charge controller, a battery, and an inverter housed within said weatherproof equipment container;said solar panel being in electrical communication with said solar charge controller;said solar charge controller being configured for measuring and displaying at least one of energy and power generated by said solar panel;said solar charge controller being in electrical communication with said battery in a charging configuration; andsaid battery being in electrical communication with said inverter in a discharge configuration.2. The solar power system for a marine dock of claim 1 , wherein said solar panel is rotatably affixed to said top end of said telescoping vertical member via a t-clamp.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 64
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Universal Sloped Roof Solar Panel Mounting System

Номер: US20190013772A1
Автор: Bamat Christopher John, MacRostie Devin Glen
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A universal mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a sloped support surface, such as a sloped roof, is disclosed herein. The universal mounting system may include one or more support surface attachment devices, each support surface attachment device configured to attach one or more photovoltaic modules to a support surface; and one or more module coupling devices, each module coupling device configured to couple a plurality of photovoltaic modules to one another. 1. A support surface attachment device , said support surface attachment device configured to attach one or more photovoltaic modules to a support surface , said support surface attachment device comprising:a base assembly configured to be attached to a support surface; anda clamp assembly configured to engage one or more photovoltaic modules, said clamp assembly including a lower clamp member and an upper clamp member, said upper clamp member connected to said lower clamp member by a fastener member, said upper clamp member including one or more first teeth disposed thereon, and said lower clamp member including one or more second teeth disposed thereon, and said one or more first teeth on said upper clamp member configured to engage said one or more second teeth on said lower clamp member when said fastener member is being tightened so as to provide one or more predetermined module thickness settings in a range between 32 millimeters and 46 millimeters.2. The support surface attachment device according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more first teeth on said upper clamp member comprises a plurality of first teeth and said one or more second teeth on said lower clamp member comprises a plurality of second teeth claim 1 , a predetermined one of said plurality first teeth on said upper clamp member configured to engage with a predetermined one of said plurality of second teeth on said lower clamp member when said fastener member is being tightened so as to provide ...

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Номер записи: 65
10-01-2019 дата публикации

ERGONOMIC SOLAR MODULE FRAME WITH CABLE MANAGEMENT FLANGE

Номер: US20190013774A1
Автор: Albritton Charles Wade, Carey Daniel William, Truthseeker Samuel Marcus-Flack
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A solar module system includes a frame, a microinverter, and an adapter assembly for connecting the microinverter to the frame. The frame includes a body, a mounting flange extending from a bottom of the body at an edge, and a cable management flange extending from an interior surface of the body. The cable management flange and the mounting flange define a cable cavity therebetween for retaining at least one cable. The adapter assembly includes an adapter including a microinverter attachment projection coupled to the microinverter, a frame attachment extension, and a side wall extending therebetween. 1. A solar module frame comprising:a body including a top, a bottom and a vertical surface therebetween, wherein the solar module frame receives a photovoltaic laminate at the top of the body;a mounting flange extending from the bottom of the body at an edge; anda cable management flange extending from the vertical interior surface between the top and the bottom of the body, wherein the cable management flange and the mounting flange define a cable cavity therebetween for retaining at least one cable.2. The solar module frame in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the edge between the mounting flange and the body is defined by an arc.3. The solar module frame in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the cable management flange further comprises a first retention section and a second retention section claim 1 , wherein the first retention section and the mounting flange define a first cable region therebetween claim 1 , and wherein the second retention section and the mounting flange define a second cable region therebetween.4. The solar module frame in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the first retention section is arcuate in shape.5. The solar module frame in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the first retention section is trapezoidal in shape.6. The solar module frame in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the second retention section includes a plurality of ridges defined ...

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Номер записи: 66
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, AND TRANSPORT JIG

Номер: US20210013364A1
Автор: IMAI Ryusuke, KOIKE Yukio, Saito Kenji
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

A method for manufacturing a concentrator photovoltaic module including: power generating elements whereon sunlight is concentrated by condenser lenses; and a housing accomodating the power generating elements. The housing includes a resin frame body, a metal bottom plate closing a bottom-side opening of the frame body and an inner surface wherein power generating elements are disposed. The method includes: a peripheral edge of the inner surface of the bottom plate connected to a bottom end surface of the frame body, fixing the bottom plate to the frame body creating the housing; and fixing the housing to a transport jig for transporting the housing horizontally. The transport jig includes a support portion corresponding to the bottom end surface of the frame body, and supports the housing. The housing is fixed to the transport jig, with the support portion attached to a peripheral edge of an outer surface of the bottom plate. 1. A method for manufacturing a concentrator photovoltaic module including: a plurality of power generating elements onto which sunlight is concentrated by a plurality of condenser lenses; and a housing configured to accommodate the plurality of power generating elements , the housing including a resin frame body , and a metal bottom plate that closes a bottom-side opening of the frame body and has an inner surface on which the plurality of power generating elements are disposed , a first step of bringing a peripheral edge of the inner surface of the bottom plate into contact with a bottom end surface of the frame body, and fixing the bottom plate to the frame body to obtain the housing; and', 'a second step of fixing the housing to a transport jig configured to transport the housing in a horizontally laid state, wherein', 'the transport jig includes a support portion that is provided so as to correspond to the bottom end surface of the frame body, and supports the housing from below, and', 'in the second step, the housing is fixed to the ...

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Номер записи: 67
14-01-2021 дата публикации

INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH TUFTED GEOSYNTHETICS

Номер: US20210013826A1
Автор: AYERS Michael R., Ehman S. Kyle, Reef Neta, Zehavi Sharone
Принадлежит: Watershed Solar LLC

An integrated photovoltaic module mounting system having a friction member for engagement with a portion of a tufted geosynthetic cover and optionally attaching connectors attached to a photovoltaic module and to the tufted geosynthetic cover, for collecting and utilizing solar energy. A method of securing a photovoltaic module to a tufted geosynthetic cover is disclosed. 1. An apparatus for mounting a photovoltaic module to a tufted geosynthetic cover overlying a surface , comprising:one or more anti-creep strips for attaching to a photovoltaic module, said anti-creep strip having a plurality of spaced-apart projections extending from a surface opposing the attachment with the photovoltaic module,whereby the projections being disposed within tufts of the tufted geosynthetic, frictionally secures the photovoltaic module attached to the anti-creep strip to the tufted geosynthetic cover.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of flexible attachment connectors claim 1 , each for attaching at a first portion to the photovoltaic module and for attaching at a second portion to the tufted geosynthetic cover claim 1 ,whereby the flexible attachment connector, being attached to the photovoltaic module and to the tufted geosynthetic cover, further secures the photovoltaic module to the tufted geosynthetic cover.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 2 , wherein attaching comprises mechanically attached claim 2 , chemically attached claim 2 , heat or sonic welding claim 2 , or thermoset bonding.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 2 , wherein the attachment connectors comprise elongate strips of a material suitable for welding to the tufted geosynthetic cover.5. The apparatus as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a mounting baseplate secured to the photovoltaic module claim 2 , the first portion of the flexible attachment connector for attaching thereto for securing the flexible attachment connector to the photovoltaic module.6. The apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Damper assembly for single-axis tracker

Номер: US20210013828A1
Автор: Hudson Tyrus, McPheeters Greg, Pesce Katie, West Jack
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A damper assembly for single-axis tracker supported by truss foundations. Truss leg damper brackets are attached to each truss leg and provide a fixed mounting point for the lower end of a damper spring. Different techniques may be used to effect mechanical engagement between the leg bracket and truss leg to prevent movement under load. Aligning each damper spring with a truss leg may eliminate moments that must ordinarily be resisted when damper springs are attached to a monopile foundation. 1. A single-axis solar tracker comprising:a rotating member;a bearing receiving and rotatably supporting the rotating member;a multi-leg truss foundation supporting the bearing;and a damper connected at a first end to move in response to movement of the torque tube and connected at a second opposing end, to a fixed point attached to at least one leg of the truss foundation, wherein the damper resists movement of the torque tube by translating force experienced by the damper substantially into an axial force on the at least on leg.2. The tracker according to claim 1 , further comprising an adapter joining the legs of the multi-leg truss foundation wherein the rotating member is a bearing pin seated in a bearing formed in a bearing housing assembly attached to the adapter.3. The tracker according to claim 1 , wherein the rotating member is a bearing pin seated in a bearing adapter joining the legs of the multi-leg truss foundation.4. The tracker according to claim 1 , further comprising an adapter joining the legs of the multi-leg truss foundation wherein the rotating member is a section of torque tube seated in the bearing attached to the adapter.5. The tracker according to claim 1 , wherein the fixed point attached to the at least one leg of the truss foundation comprises a leg bracket assembly.6. The tracker according to claim 5 , wherein the leg bracket assembly includes at least one penetrating feature that prevents the leg bracket from sliding along the at least one leg.7. ...

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Номер записи: 69
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Articulating Solar Panel Energy Systems, Methods, and Devices

Номер: US20210013830A1
Автор: Davis Bruce, Francis William, Medina Kamron, Turse Dana
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Articulating solar panel energy systems, methods, and devices are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, the articulating solar panel energy systems or devices may include multiple modular solar panels and one or more tension cables that support the multiple modular solar panels. The articulating solar panel energy systems or devices may include one or more louvering ties coupled with the multiple modular solar panels such that the one or more louvering ties rotate the multiple modular solar panels. Methods of utilizing the articulating solar panel energy systems or devices are also provided. 1. An articulating solar panel energy system comprising:a plurality of modular solar panels; andone or more tension cables that support the plurality of modular solar panels.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more louvering ties coupled with the plurality of modular solar panels claim 1 , wherein the one or more louvering ties rotate the plurality of modular solar panels.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more tensioners coupled with the one or more tension cables.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the one or more tensioners includes at least a constant force spring or a motor to tension the one or more tension cables.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more eyelets coupled with each respective modular solar panels from the plurality of modular solar panels such that the one or more tension cables pass through the one or more eyelets6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of lateral supports coupled with the one or more tension cables.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a deployer configured to at least deploy or retract the plurality of modular solar panels.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the deployer includes a retractable claim 7 , telescoping mast.9. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more electrical harnesses coupled with the plurality of modular solar ...

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Номер записи: 70
14-01-2021 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING A CONCENTRATING SUB-MODULE COMPRISING A HEAT-DISSIPATING MATERIAL

Номер: US20210013831A1
Автор: BARBOT Anthony, ROUJOL Yannick, SERAINE Caroline, WEICK Clément
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A method for manufacturing a concentrating photovoltaic solar sub-module equipped with a reflective face having a concave predefined geometric shape, wherein it includes laminating, in a single step, a multi-layer assembly comprising in succession: a structural element equipped with a reflective first face and a second face, opposite the first; a layer of a material of good thermal conductivity, higher than that of the material from which the structural element is composed, the layer being placed on the second face of the structural element; a layer of encapsulant or of adhesive; a photovoltaic receiver, the layer of encapsulant or of adhesive being placed between the layer of a material of good thermal conductivity and the receiver; a layer made of transparent encapsulating material, covering at least the entire surface of the photovoltaic receiver; and a transparent protective layer covering the layer made of transparent encapsulating material; and during the lamination, the reflective face of the structural element is shaped by being brought into contact with a convex surface of a counter-mold, in order to obtain the reflective face of concave predefined geometric shape. 2. The method for manufacturing a concentrating photovoltaic solar sub-module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the concave predefined geometric shape of said reflective face is parabolic.3. The method for manufacturing a concentrating photovoltaic solar sub-module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structural element is made of composite.4. The method for manufacturing a concentrating photovoltaic solar sub-module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said material of good thermal conductivity is graphite.5. The method for manufacturing a concentrating photovoltaic solar sub-module as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said graphite sheet has a thickness comprised between 50 μm and 500 μm.6. The method for manufacturing a concentrating photovoltaic solar sub-module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 71
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Roof Integrated Photovoltaic System with Improved Serviceability

Номер: US20200014327A1
Автор: Boss Daniel E., Dzoba Nazar, Gennrich David J., Masi Lucas, Railkar Sudhir, Rodrigues Tommy F.
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A roof integrated photovoltaic mounting system includes a plurality of aluminum rails mountable in horizontal spaced relationship on a roof for receiving courses of photovoltaic panels or photovoltaic tiles. The PV panels or tiles have an extruded attachment feature along their forward edge portions that defines a downwardly projecting forwardly facing hook. Panels or tiles are installed by placing each panel or tile on a pair of rails and sliding the panel or tile down until its forward facing hook engages beneath a rear facing tongue on a rail below. A PV panel or tile in a next lower course is installed by slipping its rear edge beneath the forward edge of a panel or tile in a next higher course. The panel is then hinged down about its rear edge until its forward edge portion engages a support rail below. The panel is then slid down until the hook of its attachment fixture engages beneath the tongue of the downslope rail. When the entire array is installed in this manner, the forward edges of the panels are held down by the hook and tongue engagements and the rear edges are held down by being underneath the forward edges of panels in a next higher course. The procedure is reversed to remove a panel for servicing or replacement. In the case of solar glass tiles, water troughs are installed on the rails underlying abutting ends of tiles in a course to collect rainwater and direct it onto the upper surface of a tile in a next lower course. 1. A roof integrated photovoltaic system with improved serviceability , the system comprising:a plurality of support rails mountable on a roof deck in spaced apart relationship with each rail extending substantially horizontally across the roof deck;an upslope facing edge of each support rail having at least one first engagement feature;a plurality of photovoltaic panels each having an upslope edge, a downslope edge, a right side edge, a left side edge, an upper surface for exposure to sunlight, and an underside;the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 72
09-01-2020 дата публикации

MODULE CONNECTOR FOR FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAlC MODULE

Номер: US20200014329A1
Автор: Jason Stephen Corneille, John Huang, Nicholai Busch, Richard Weinberg
Принадлежит: Miasole Hi-Tech Corp

Disclosed are module connectors for flexible photovoltaic modules. A module connector may include a clamp and an insert configured to be inserted into the clamp. The insert may have an insert body, an electrical lead and an electrical connector. The clamp may have a body portion with a recess configured to receive the insert body, a first clamping portion configured to clamp a second portion of the electrical connector to connect it to the body portion, and a second clamping portion with a first clamping surface configured to contact a first sheet of the module and a second clamping surface configured to contact a second sheet of the module. The second clamping portion may be configured to connect the clamp to the module such that the clamp overlaps and extends around a part of the first sheet, a part of the module's exterior edge surface, and a part of the second sheet.

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Номер записи: 73
16-01-2020 дата публикации

IMPROVED FOLDING DEVICE FOR COVERING BULKY MEMBERS

Номер: US20200016969A1
Автор: Signori Sergio
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An improved folding device () for the covering of bulky bodies comprising a multilayer element () composed of a plurality of multilayer covering sections () being spaced, distinct and independent from each other, constantly kept in position by locking means () arranged in such a manner, as to define between the multilayer covering sections (), interstitial longitudinal discharge recesses () suitable to allow the mutual rotation of the multilayer covering sections () along a plurality of longitudinal lines (K), parallel to each other, and a plurality of latitudinal lines (W), parallel to each other, orthogonal to and crossing the longitudinal lines (K), in such a way that the multilayer element () takes on an operating condition suitable to cover at least the most critical and sensitive points of a bulky body to protect it from invasive atmospheric agents, wherein the multilayer covering sections () are mutually substantially coplanar and positioned side by side along the first longitudinal directions (X) parallel to each other and along second longitudinal directions (Y) parallel to each other, orthogonal to the first longitudinal directions (X), and a non-operational condition suitable for storing the multilayer element (), in which the multilayer covering sections () are folded one on top of the other according to a predefined sequence along the longitudinal lines (K) and latitudinal lines (W), in such a way as that the inner face of the multilayer covering sections (), that are progressively affected by the folding process, be substantially positioned adjacent to and facing the inner face of the multilayer covering sections () on which they are folded and that the multilayer covering sections () be thus stacked and superimposed on to each other thus forming an ordered and compact package (). 115025134353251. Improved folding device (; ) for covering bulky members (A) characterized in that it comprises a multilayer element (; ) composed of a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 74
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SOLAR POWER GENERATOR AND SOLAR POWER GENERATING BLIND

Номер: US20200018114A1
Автор: CHOI Yoonsuk, JEON Joonho, SONG Yong, WOO Jeonghun, YEOM Junghwan
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed is a solar power generator including a plurality of solar cell module-mounted plates, each plate having an elongate shape extending in a first direction, where the plates are connected in parallel with each other, wherein each of the solar cell module-mounted plates includes: an elongate plate extending in the first direction; and a plurality of solar cell modules mounted on the elongate plate; wherein each of the solar cell modules includes a plurality of solar cells. 1. A solar power generator comprising:a plurality of solar cell module-mounted plates, each solar cell module-mounted plate having an elongate shape extending in a first direction, the plurality of solar cell module-mounted plates being connected in parallel with each other, an elongate plate extending in the first direction; and', 'a plurality of solar cell modules mounted on the elongate plate, and, 'wherein each solar cell module-mounted plate includeswherein each of the plurality of solar cell modules includes a plurality of solar cells.2. The solar power generator of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of solar cells has a rear-face electrode structure claim 1 , andwherein each of the plurality of solar cell modules includes a circuit board having a pattern defined thereon to serially connect the plurality of solar cells.3. The solar power generator of claim 1 , wherein the solar power generator is used as a blind including each solar cell module-mounted plate as a slat of the blind.4. The solar power generator of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of solar cells has an area of 100 mmto 2120 mm claim 1 , andwherein each solar cell module-mounted plate includes 14 to 60 of the plurality of solar cells.5. The solar power generator of claim 1 , further comprising an inverter to convert direct current generated from the plurality of solar cell module-mounted plates or the plurality of solar cell modules mounted on each solar cell module-mounted plate into alternate current claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 75
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Window Shade Assembly

Номер: US20200018118A1
Автор: Geiger James
Принадлежит: GeigTech East Bay LLC

A window shade assembly including a shade tube configured to support a shade and extending longitudinally, a mounting bracket, a motor assembly extending within the shade tube and coupled to the shade tube, and a battery pack extending within the shade tube. A central axis extends longitudinally through the center of the shade tube. The motor assembly is configured to rotate the shade tube relative to the mounting bracket about the central axis to at least one of raise and lower the shade. The battery pack includes a battery housing and at least one battery. The battery housing couples the motor assembly with the mounting bracket and defines at least one battery bay. The at least one battery is carried within the at least one battery bay. The at least one battery is configured to store and provide energy to the motor assembly for rotating the shade tube. 1. A window shade assembly , comprising:a shade tube configured to support a shade and extending longitudinally, wherein a central axis extends longitudinally through the center of said shade tube;a mounting bracket;a motor assembly extending within said shade tube, coupled to said shade tube, and configured to rotate said shade tube relative to said mounting bracket about said central axis to at least one of raise and lower said shade; and a battery housing coupling said motor assembly with said mounting bracket, and wherein said battery housing including at least one battery bay; and', 'at least one battery carried within said at least one battery bay, wherein said at least one battery is configured to store energy, and wherein said at least one battery is configured to provide the energy to said motor assembly to power said motor assembly for rotating said shade tube to raise and lower said shade., 'a battery pack extending within said shade tube, the battery pack comprising2. The window shade assembly of claim 1 , wherein said at least one battery bay is centered and extends longitudinally along said central ...

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Номер записи: 76
21-01-2016 дата публикации

SOLAR PANEL UNIT AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20160020723A1
Автор: INOUE KAZUO
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A second panel and a third panel are disposed on both sides of a first panel in the width direction, a fourth panel is disposed at a position symmetrical with the first panel with respect to the second panel and third panel, the respective panels have the same length and are disposed parallel to each other, and a step is provided with a gap between the first panel and the second panel or the third panel, and between the fourth panel and the second panel or the third panel.

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Номер записи: 77
21-01-2016 дата публикации

SOLAR TRACKER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160020724A1
Автор: Herembert Patrick, Remy Thierry
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The disclosure relates to a solar tracker assembly, particularly for solar collectors, with a table structure for supporting the solar collectors, particularly solar collector panels and/or solar collector assemblies, and with an assembly for carrying the table structure, wherein the table structure is rotatable relative to the assembly base at least about one axis of rotation. For allowing the table for supporting respective solar panels to have sufficiently large dimensions in order to accommodate an increased number of solar collectors in an easy way and, at the same time, to enable the table to be positioned at a precise angle with reduced effort, it is suggested that at least a portion of the table structure and/or a portion of the assembly base is formed as a truss structure. 1. A solar tracker assembly for solar collectors , comprising:a table structure for supporting solar collectors, andan assembly base for carrying the table structure,wherein the table structure is rotatable relative to the assembly base at least about one axis of rotation, andwherein at least a portion of the table structure and/or a portion of the assembly base is formed as a truss structure.2. The solar tracker assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one truss structure comprises a plurality of truss structure modules claim 1 , which are coupled to each other to form the respective truss structure.3. The solar tracker assembly of claim 2 , wherein two adjacent truss structure modules are connected to each other via joint members or welded to each other.4. The solar tracker assembly of claim 1 , wherein the table structure comprises at least one cross beam structure on which solar collectors are directly arrangeable.5. The solar tracker assembly of claim 1 , wherein the table structure comprises at least one cross beam structure that comprises a main beam structure and a main beam support structure claim 1 , wherein the main beam support structure is coupled to and supports the main ...

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Номер записи: 78
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Mounting Clips For Panel Installation

Номер: US20160020726A1
Автор: AI-Haddad Tristan, Cavieres Andres, Goodman Joseph, Valdes Francisco
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An exemplary mounting clip for removably attaching panels to a supporting structure comprises a base, spring locking clips, a lateral flange, a lever flange, and a spring bonding pad. The spring locking clips extend upwardly from the base. The lateral flange extends upwardly from a first side of the base. The lateral flange comprises a slot having an opening configured to receive at least a portion of one of the one or more panels. The lever flange extends outwardly from the lateral flange. The spring bonding flange extends downwardly from the lever flange. At least a portion of the first spring bonding flange comprises a serrated edge for gouging at least a portion of the one or more panels when the one or more panels are attached to the mounting clip to electrically and mechanically couple the one or more panels to the mounting clip.

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Номер записи: 79
21-01-2016 дата публикации

PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL TRACKING DEVICE

Номер: US20160020727A1
Автор: Cheung Lob
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A portable self-contained solar energy generation platform for tracking a source of solar energy and automatically maintaining optimum solar collection panel positioning for maximum energy output during operation. The solar tracking platform comprises a folding solar panel support stand on a power turntable with a solar tracker control actuation device in communication therewith.

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Номер записи: 80
19-01-2017 дата публикации

SOLAR CELL APPARATUS

Номер: US20170019059A1
Автор: Arai Yutaka, ARIMOTO Mamoru, Goto Ryo, Higuchi Minoru, KAWASHITA Yoshihide, Kubo Koichi
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

This solar cell apparatus is provided with: a long mounting frame having a guide rail section in an upper portion; and a fixing member, which is provided by being slid and moved in the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame, and which is fixed at a predetermined position of the mounting frame. The fixing member has: a base section that engages with the guide rail section; an upright wall section that is provided to stand on the base section; and insertion sections that extend from the upright wall section such that the insertion sections are inserted into a module frame of an eave-side solar cell module and a module frame of a ridge-side solar cell module. 1. A solar cell apparatus comprising:a solar cell module that has a solar cell panel, and a module frame provided at a periphery of the solar cell panel;a long mounting frame that is fixed along an eave-ridge direction on a roof, and has a guide rail section in an upper portion; anda fixing member that is provided by being slid and moved in a longitudinal direction of the mounting frame along the guide rail section, and is fixed at a predetermined position of the mounting frame, whereinthe module frame is provided with: an internal groove section that stores a peripheral portion of the solar cell panel; and an external groove section provided on an opposite side of the solar cell panel, and whereinthe fixing member has: a base section that engages with the guide rail section; an upright wall section that is provided to stand on the base section; an eave-side insertion section that extends from the upright wall section so as to be inserted into the external groove section of the solar cell module installed on an eave side of the roof; and a ridge-side insertion section that extends from the upright wall section so as to be inserted into the external groove section of the solar cell module installed on a ridge side of the roof.2. The solar cell apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe eave-side insertion ...

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Номер записи: 81
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SOLAR TOWER SYSTEM

Номер: US20220038045A1
Автор: Cantemir Mihai
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A solar tower system; the solar tower system includes a module unit having a cylindrical core, a series of tower slices positioned in a continuous series around the cylindrical core and together forming a cylindrical solar tower, and a battery unit attachment. Each tower slice comprises a clear plastic block having a series of solar panel bays, each configured to house one of a series of solar panels. The solar tower system provides a portable solar energy source for various uses. 1. A solar tower system , the solar tower system comprising: [ a cylindrical core;', 'and', 'a series of tower slices positioned in a continuous series around the cylindrical core, forming a cylindrical solar tower;', 'wherein each tower slice comprises a clear plastic block and a series of solar panels, each solar panel of the series of solar panels being planar in shape and contained within the clear plastic block, each plastic block being formed in a wedge, such that when the series of tower slices are radially arrayed about the cylindrical core the series of tower slices may fully circumscribe the cylindrical core, each solar panel of the series of solar panels being oriented in the plastic block such that the solar panel is aligned radially about the cylindrical core when the series of tower slices is radially arrayed about the cylindrical core;, 'a module unit having'}, 'and', 'a battery unit attachment., 'a solar tower assembly comprising'}2. The solar tower system of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical core receives a cylindrical object claim 1 , and the cylindrical object supports the solar tower system.3. (canceled)4. The solar tower system of claim 1 , wherein the series of solar panels are rectangular claim 1 , square claim 1 , hexagonal claim 1 , or circular.5. The solar tower system of claim 4 , wherein the solar panels sit in a pattern along the clear plastic blocks of each of the tower slice.6. The solar tower system of claim 1 , wherein the clear plastic blocks comprise a ...

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Номер записи: 82
03-02-2022 дата публикации

CABLE HANGER

Номер: US20220038046A1
Автор: Martin Paul Edward, Wedding Timothy Joseph
Принадлежит: Cambria County Association for the Blind & Handicapped

A cable hanger including a body defining a support coupling and a number of supported element couplings. The support coupling is a rigid element support coupling. 1. A cable hanger structured to support a number of elongated current lines , said cable hanger comprising:a body defining a support coupling and a number of supported element couplings,wherein said support coupling is a rigid element support coupling.2. The cable hanger of wherein said rigid element support coupling is one of a circular rigid element support coupling claim 1 , a curvilinear rigid element support coupling claim 1 , a regular convex polygonal rigid element support coupling or an irregular convex polygonal rigid element support coupling.3. The cable hanger of wherein:said body is made from a generally rigid material; andwherein said rigid element support coupling is a gripping rigid element support coupling.4. The cable hanger of wherein said gripping rigid element support coupling is an outwardly flexing gripping rigid element support coupling.5. The cable hanger of wherein:said support coupling is structured to be coupled to an elongated support element;each said supported element coupling is structured to be coupled to an elongated supported element; andwherein each said supported element coupling is structured to support an elongated supported element so that the longitudinal axis of each said supported element extends generally parallel to said elongated support element.6. The cable hanger of wherein said support coupling is generally planar.7. The cable hanger of wherein each said supported element coupling is one of a generally enclosed coupling claim 1 , a partially encircling coupling claim 1 , a generally helical coupling or a locking coupling.8. The cable hanger of wherein:said body includes a coating; andsaid coating disposed over substantially all of said body.9. The cable hanger of wherein said body is a unitary body.10. The cable hanger of wherein said body is a slightly ...

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Номер записи: 83
03-02-2022 дата публикации

HYBRID POWER AND HEAT GENERATING DEVICE

Номер: US20220038051A1
Автор: SAMUELSSON Kent, STEIER Vilhelm
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A hybrid power and heat generating device () comprising: a photovoltaic solar power collector () configured to collect solar power from solar radiation received on an active side () of the photovoltaic solar power collector; and a heat exchanging unit () configured to cool the photovoltaic solar power collector, which heat exchanging unit includes a cooling plate () arranged to transfer heat from the photovoltaic solar power collector () to a cooling medium. The heat exchanging unit () is adapted to transport the cooling medium away from the cooling plate () for heat extraction from the cooling medium. The cooling plate () is arranged with a gap () from a rear side () of the photovoltaic solar power collector () and the cooling medium is arranged to cool the cooling plate () to a temperature which allows water vapor of the ambient air in the gap () to condensate into water on the cooling plate () in the gap (). The hybrid power and heat generating device () being operable in at least two operation modes; a normal operation mode in which the gap () is at least partly filled with condensed water, which condensed water transfers heat from the photovoltaic solar power collector () to the cooling plate (); and a security operation mode in which the gap () is filled with air to thereby reduce the heat transfer from the photovoltaic solar collector () to the cooling plate (). 2106404504704. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the cooling plate (;;;) is maintained below the dew point of the ambient air in the normal operating mode.3110. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the gap () is maintained filled with condensed water in the normal operation mode.4100110102106404504704. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising operating the hybrid power and heat generating device () in a security operation mode in which the gap () is filled with air to thereby reduce the heat transfer from the photovoltaic solar collector () to the cooling plate (;;;). ...

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Номер записи: 84
18-01-2018 дата публикации

SKIRT MOUNT ATTACHABLE TO A SOLAR PANEL MODULE FRAME

Номер: US20180019701A1
Автор: McPheeters Greg
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A system, apparatus, and method of mounting a solar panel module skirt to a solar panel module frame are disclosed. The system could include a number of solar panel modules, a number of skirt mount assemblies, and a solar panel module skirt. The apparatus could include a first structure, a second structure, and a fastener. The method could include receiving the apparatus, placing the apparatus into a tightening position, and tightening the fastener to mount the apparatus to the frame. 1. A solar panel system , comprising:a plurality of solar panel modules, each solar panel module comprising at least one solar panel mounted in a solar panel module frame; [ a first main body having an outer surface and an inner surface opposing the outer surface,', 'an upper arm extending from the outer surface and curving upwardly to form a hook with a first tipped end;', 'a lower arm extending downwardly from the first surface to a second tipped end;', 'a first flange extending substantially perpendicular from the inner surface;', 'a second flange extending substantially perpendicular from the inner surface and substantially parallel to the first flange; and', 'a first aperture in the first main body;, 'a first structure comprising, a second main body;', 'a third flange extending substantially perpendicular from the second main body and towards the outer surface of the first main body; and', 'a second aperture in the second main body; and', 'a fourth flange extending substantially perpendicular from the second main body, substantially parallel to the third flange, and towards the outer surface of the first main body;'}, 'a fastener extending through the first aperture and into the second aperture; and, 'a second structure comprising, 'a solar panel module skirt attached to the plurality of skirt mounting assemblies., 'a plurality of skirt mounting assemblies, each skirt mounting assembly clamped to the solar panel frame and comprising2. The solar panel system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 85
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Wire clip for photovoltaic modules

Номер: US20180019703A1
Автор: Brian Despard West, Charles Bernardo Almy
Принадлежит: SolarCity Corp

Disclosed is a wire clip for securing wires to a flange of a photovoltaic module frame. The wire clip includes a base having a first end and a second end. The first end of the base is opposite the second end. The wire clip also includes an attachment arm extending from and cooperating with the base to define an opening that faces the first end and that leads into a frame-receiving slot. A wire gather extends from the base and defines an opening that faces the second end and that leads into a wire-receiving slot. The wire gather extends from a portion of the base closer to the second end than the first end.

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Номер записи: 86
17-01-2019 дата публикации

solar cell pole mounting apparatus

Номер: US20190020300A1
Автор: Iversen Brian
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A(n) solar cell mounting apparatus and methods for supporting solar panel sets on a pole. The invention contemplates both vertical and horizontal cell support arrangements and minimizes footprint per unit solar cell area. Several embodiments facilitate rapid installation in urban and protection of components in high wind areas. 1. An apparatus , comprising: A solar cell pole mounting device , the device comprising:an inner support, an outer support, and a radial spacer mechanism,the inner support being adapted to locate the device to a desired position along the length of a pole,the outer support being adopted to locate solar cells in spaced relation to the inner support,spaced relation meaning arranged at a distance from the pole at a greater radial distance than the radial distance of the inner support and each of the inner and outer supports extending for an approximately equal angular length about the pole,the inner support being assembled and arranged to locate the device by radially-inward forceful engagement with respect to the peripheral face of the pole,the outer support being assembled and arranged to locate the sales by providing plural supporting features spaced at angularly offset intervals along the length of the outer support,such that the upper edge of the cells are proximate the location of the outer support, along the length of the pole, andthe radial spacer mechanism being one assembled and arranged to suspend the outer support in spaced relation to the inner support, and limit the outer support against movement relative to the inner support.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner support is alternately sizeable claim 1 , alternately sizeable meaning with reference to the diameter of the pole.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the inner support is alternately sizeable by being adapted to be alternately sized between a size that is radially-larger-than and a size that is radially-fitting-to the diameter of the pole claim 2 , by ...

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Номер записи: 87
17-01-2019 дата публикации

POWER-OVER-FIBER RECEIVER

Номер: US20190020304A1
Автор: Bashford David, Bashford Thomas W., JR. Thomas J., Nugent
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An electromagnetic energy receiving device includes an energy conversion component and an opto-mechanical coupling. The opto-mechanical coupling is arranged to receive a fiber-based conduit. The energy conversion component includes at least one internal surface having an arced profile of radius R, and the internal surface has a plurality of photovoltaic (PV) assemblies arranged thereon such that each one of the plurality of PV assemblies is shingled upon at least one adjacent PV assembly. 1. An electromagnetic energy receiving device , comprising:an energy conversion component; andan opto-mechanical coupling arranged to receive a fiber-based conduit, wherein the energy conversion component includes at least one internal surface having an arced profile of radius R, the internal surface having a plurality of photovoltaic (PV) assemblies arranged thereon such that each one of the plurality of PV assemblies is shingled upon at least one adjacent PV assembly.2. An electromagnetic energy receiving device according to claim 1 , wherein a first distance from an origin point of radius R to a first edge of a first PV assembly is longer than a second distance from the origin point of radius R to a second edge of the first PV assembly claim 1 , wherein a third distance between the first edge of the first PV assembly and the second edge of the first PV assembly represents a width of photovoltaic material of the first PV assembly.3. An electromagnetic energy receiving device according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber-based conduit is arranged to pass laser light.4. An electromagnetic energy receiving device according to claim 2 , comprising:an optical element arranged to receive the laser light and radiate portions of the laser light toward the plurality of PV assemblies.5. An electromagnetic energy receiving device according to claim 4 , wherein shingling the plurality of PV assemblies exposes more photovoltaic material to the radiated laser light than if the plurality of PV ...

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Номер записи: 88
17-01-2019 дата публикации

SOLAR CELL MODULE PACKAGING STRUCTURE AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION DEVICE

Номер: US20190020305A1
Автор: Haga Takahiro, YOSHIMINE Yukihiro
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

A solar cell module packaging structure enables two solar cell modules to be stacked and packaged, the solar cell module including a solar cell panel and a frame having a groove into which an end edge of the solar cell panel is inserted and fixed, wherein the frame is fixed only to one end edge of two end edges in a predetermined direction in the solar cell panel, one of the two solar cell modules is disposed upside down and the other thereof is stacked thereon, in this state, rear surfaces of the solar cell panels included in the respective two solar cell modules face each other, the rear surface being a surface on an opposite side to a surface, of the solar cell panel, which solar light is directly incident on, and a space is formed between the rear surfaces. 1. A solar cell module packaging structure which enables two solar cell modules to be stacked and packaged , the solar cell module including a solar cell panel and a frame having a groove into which an end edge of the solar cell panel is inserted and fixed , whereinthe frame is fixed only to one end edge, of two end edges, in a predetermined direction in the solar cell panel, one of the two solar cell modules is disposed upside down and the other thereof is stacked thereon, in this state, rear surfaces of the solar cell panels included in the respective two solar cell modules face each other, the rear surface being a surface on an opposite side to a surface, of the solar cell panel, which solar light is directly incident on, and a space is formed between the rear surfaces.2. The solar cell module packaging structure according to claim 1 , whereina terminal box is provided to protrude on the rear surface, and a size of the space between the rear surfaces in an upper/lower direction is larger than a protruding height of the terminal box from the rear surface of the solar cell panel.3. The solar cell module packaging structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe other end edge of the solar cell panel in the ...

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Номер записи: 89
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Large-Area Structures for Compact Packaging

Номер: US20170021947A1
Автор: ARYA Manan, Atwater Harry A., Hajimiri Seyed Ali, Leclerc Christophe, Lee Nicolas, Pellegrino Sergio
Принадлежит: California Institute of Technology

A space-based solar power station, a power generating satellite module and/or a method for collecting solar radiation and transmitting power generated using electrical current produced therefrom, and/or compactible structures and deployment mechanisms used to form and deploy such satellite modules and power generation tiles associated therewith are provided. Each satellite module and/or power generation tile may be formed of a compactable structure and deployment mechanism capable of reducing the payload area required to deliver the satellite module to an orbital formation within the space-based solar power station and reliably deploy it once in orbit. 1. A space-based solar power station comprising: a plurality of structural elements moveably interconnected such that the dimensional extent of the satellite modules in at least one axis is compactible;', an antenna, and', 'control electronics that controls the phase of a radio frequency power signal that feeds the antenna so that the power transmitter is coordinated with power transmitters on other power generation tiles to form a phased array; and, 'a plurality of power generation tiles disposed on each of the plurality of moveable elements, each of the power generation tiles having at least one photovoltaic cell and at least one power transmitter collocated thereon, the at least one photovoltaic cell and power transmitter in signal communication such that an electrical current generated by the collection of solar radiation by the at least one photovoltaic cell powers the at least one power transmitter, and where each of the at least one power transmitters comprises], 'a plurality of unconnected compactible satellite modules disposed in space in an orbital array formation, wherein each of the compactible satellite modules compriseswherein the external perimeter of each of the modules have straight edges such that the module defines a straight-edged geometric shape.2. The space-based solar power station of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 90
16-01-2020 дата публикации

LIGHTER-THAN-AIR PLATFORM

Номер: US20200021238A1
Автор: BENNETT John H. H., IV Max G., MICHAELIS
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Techniques are disclosed relating lighter-than-air aircraft. Such aircraft may be used for various purposes, such as providing network connectivity to areas that would otherwise lack such connectivity. For example, in some embodiments, a lighter-than-air aircraft according to this disclosure may include various types of antennas (directional or non-directional) for communicating with ground-based electronics or with other lighter-than-air aircraft. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an outer membrane;a flexible bladder within the outer membrane;a region disposed inside the outer membrane and outside the flexible bladder; anda pressure adjustment device configured to adjust a particular pressure within the apparatus;wherein the apparatus is configured to float at a selected altitude based on a quantity of lighter-than-air gas in the flexible bladder; andwherein the pressure adjustment device is configured to reduce leakage of the lighter-than-air gas from the flexible bladder by adjusting the particular pressure within the apparatus such that a pressure inside the flexible bladder is equalized with a pressure in the region.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a volume detection device is configured to measure a volume of the flexible bladder within the outer membrane claim 1 , and the pressure adjustment device is configured to reduce leakage of the lighter-than-air gas from the flexible bladder by adjusting claim 1 , based on measurements from the volume detection device claim 1 , the particular pressure within the apparatus such that the volume of the flexible bladder is maintained at a desired volume less than its maximum volume claim 1 , thereby equalizing the pressure inside the flexible bladder with the pressure in the region.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the particular pressure is the pressure inside the flexible bladder.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the particular pressure is the pressure in the region.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 91
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Coilable Thin-Walled Longerons and Coilable Structures Implementing Longerons and Methods for Their Manufacture and Coiling

Номер: US20200024007A1
Автор: Antonio Pedivellano, Christophe Leclerc, Eleftherios E. Gdoutos, Fabien A. Royer, Harry A. Atwater, Sergio Pellegrino, Seyed Ali Hajimiri
Принадлежит: California Institute of Technology CalTech

Multi-functional coilable thin-walled structures that can be implemented within space-based satellite modules, and methods for their manufacture are provided. Multi-functional coilable thin-walled structures are comprised of at least one longeron that is capable of rolling and collapsing upon itself. In some embodiments, the coilable thin-walled longeron is a flange longeron. The flange longeron contains at least two major regions: a web and a plurality of flanges. The web region comprises portions of flanges that are bonded to one another. The plurality of flanges separate from one another on the same end of the web region. The plurality of flanges are similar in thickness and shape.

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Номер записи: 92
28-01-2016 дата публикации

FREE-STANDING METALLIC ARTICLE FOR SEMICONDUCTORS

Номер: US20160027947A1
Автор: Babayan Steve, Brainard Robert, Chari Arvind, de la Fuente Vornbrock Alejandro, Murali Venkatesan, Prabhu Gopal, Rudin Arthur, Subbaraman Venkateswaran, Tanner David, Xu Dong
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A free-standing metallic article, and method of making, is disclosed in which the metallic article is electroformed on an electrically conductive mandrel. The mandrel has an outer surface with a preformed pattern, wherein at least a portion of the metallic article is formed in the preformed pattern. The metallic article is separated from the electrically conductive mandrel, which forms a free-standing metallic article that may be coupled with the surface of a semiconductor material for a photovoltaic cell. 153.-. (canceled)54. A photovoltaic module comprising:a) a backing substrate that is segmented by a fold line; andb) a plurality of photovoltaic cells mounted on the backing substrate, each photovoltaic cell comprising a metallic article, the metallic article comprising:a plurality of electroformed elements configured to serve as an electrical conduit for a light-incident surface of the photovoltaic cell, the plurality of electroformed elements comprising a cell interconnection element integral with a continuous grid having a plurality of first elements intersecting a plurality of second elements;wherein the cell interconnection element directly couples the grid to a neighboring cell;wherein the electroformed elements are interconnected and integral, with the continuous grid in contact with the light-incident surface and the cell interconnection element configured to extend beyond the light-incident surface;wherein one of the cell interconnection elements serves as a foldable interconnection lying across the fold line, the foldable interconnection electrically coupling a pair of photovoltaic cells that lies on either side of the fold line.55. The photovoltaic module of claim 54 , wherein the cell interconnection element comprises a strip spanning a length of the continuous grid.56. The photovoltaic module of claim 55 , wherein the strip lies along the fold line.57. The photovoltaic module of claim 55 , wherein the strip comprises openings along the fold line.58. ...

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Номер записи: 93
26-01-2017 дата публикации

A POLE MOUNTABLE SOLAR TRACKING DEVICE

Номер: US20170025989A1
Автор: Shaw Ian Henry
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A pole mounted dual axis solar tracking apparatus has a main mounting member [] in a fixed primary north-south axis which is inclined to accommodate geographical latitude and a cross arm [] fixed to the main mounting member and defining a secondary east-west axis. A support frame [] for PV panels, solar reflectors etc. is pivoted to the cross arm to enable the support frame to tilt over the secondary east-west axis. The apparatus is highly efficient due to its ability to sweep through the shape of two conjoined cones. The apparatus operates with close to the efficiency of a dual axis tracker but with the simplicity of a single axis tracker. 1. A dual axis solar tracking apparatus mountable at the top of a central support tower , the apparatus comprising:a main mounting member adapted for rotation relative to the central support tower about a fixed inclined primary axis defining a north south axis;a support frame adapted to support a component for receiving solar energy;attachment means to attach the support frame to the main mounting member;pivot means to enable the support frame to pivot relative to the attachment means about a secondary axis defining an east west axis; and 'whereby, in use, pivoting of the main mounting member about the fixed inclined primary axis causes the support frame to track the sun from east to west and whereby, the support frame is pivoted about the secondary axis for adjusting an inclination of the support frame to accommodate seasonal variations of positions of the sun.', 'adjustment means to enable the tilt angle of the support to the attachment means to be adjusted;'}2. The apparatus of including a mount at the top of the central support tower claim 1 , the mount defining the inclined primary axis claim 1 , the main mounting member being rotatable about the mount thereby causing the main mounting member to rotate about the inclined primary axis.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the component for receiving solar energy comprises PV ...

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Номер записи: 94
26-01-2017 дата публикации

SUPPORT BASEMENT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

Номер: US20170025990A1
Автор: MASTROGIANNIS Spyridon
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A support basement adapted to support fixedly mounted or extensible and collapsible photovoltaic panels that comprises a plurality of triangular arrays () interconnected by tubular members () and constructed with links () and radially extending tubular members (). Profile members () extending longitudinally along each photovoltaic panel connect the profile frames () of the photovoltaic panels to underlying triangular arrays () by means of connector assemblies comprising bolts () and nuts (). Adjustable connector assemblies comprising bolts () and nuts () are used to connect bottom links () of triangular arrays () with profile members () based onto ground pillars (). A retraction mechanism of the photovoltaic panels offering protection from adverse weather conditions and during night periods comprises sequentially connected X-configured assemblies with an elongate screw () rotatable within nuts () at the ends of a terminal X-configured assembly proximally to the protective housing (). 138373969. Support basement for photovoltaic panels , each photovoltaic panel with a glass façade () incorporating photovoltaic cells and housed within a frame assembled with profile members ( , , ) , characterized in that it comprises in combination:{'b': 53', '54', '55', '1', '54', '55', '54', '55', '1, 'a plurality of integrated triangular arrays (), each array comprising links (, ) with first tubular members () radially extending around the links (, ), the array of links (, ) and of the radially extending first tubular members () defining a single planar structure;'}{'b': 24', '30', '84', '37', '39', '69', '53, 'profile members (, , ) extending longitudinally on either side of the photovoltaic panel and adapted to connect said profile members (, , ) of each photovoltaic panel to an underlying integrated triangular array ();'}{'b': 10', '12', '12', '25', '33', '88', '24', '30', '84', '24', '30', '84', '54', '53, 'fixed connector assemblies, each comprising a bolt () and a nut (), ...

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Номер записи: 95
26-01-2017 дата публикации

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20170025993A1
Автор: KANG Juwan, You JaeSung
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed are a photovoltaic module and a photovoltaic system including the same. The photovoltaic module includes a solar cell module, a converter to convert a DC voltage from the solar cell module, an inverter to convert the DC voltage from the converter into an AC voltage, and a plug to outwardly output the AC voltage from the inverter, the plug having a ground terminal. The ground terminal is electrically connected to a ground of the inverter, and the ground of the inverter is electrically connected to a ground of the solar cell module. Thereby, the AC voltage from the photovoltaic module is directly supplied to an outlet inside or outside a building. 1. A photovoltaic module comprising:a solar cell module;a converter to convert a direct current (DC) voltage from the solar cell module;an inverter to convert the DC voltage from the converter into an alternating current (AC) voltage; anda plug to outwardly output the AC voltage from the inverter, the plug having a ground terminal,wherein the ground terminal is electrically connected to a ground of the inverter, andwherein the ground of the inverter is electrically connected to a ground of the solar cell module.2. The photovoltaic module according to claim 1 , further comprising a conductive member connected between a frame of the solar cell module and a frame of a junction box that includes the inverter claim 1 , in order to electrically interconnect the ground of the solar cell module and a ground of the junction box.3. The photovoltaic module according to claim 2 , wherein the frame of the junction box and the ground of the inverter are electrically interconnected.4. The photovoltaic module according to claim 2 , wherein the junction box further includes at least one bypass diode to receive the DC voltage from the solar cell module claim 2 , and the converter.5. The photovoltaic module according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first interface unit to receive an AC voltage from an adjacent photovoltaic module; ...

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Номер записи: 96
25-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A SOLAR PANEL

Номер: US20180026577A1
Автор: Gaveau Alexis, GOFFART Florian
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Disclosed is a device for attaching a solar panel including at least two retaining elements, suitable for retaining a panel by engaging with two opposing parts of the solar panel, at least one of the retaining elements being movable in a direction defined by a guide system and in such a way as to allow an adjustment of the spacing between the two retaining elements. The device includes: an assembly including a fixed support and the mobile retaining element, the mobile retaining element and the fixed support consisting respectively of two synthetic parts, in particular two plastic parts, the guide system being produced by mutually engaging structures between the mobile retaining element and the fixed support produced as a one-piece component with the parts forming the fixed support and the mobile retaining element. 11222222. Device for attaching () a solar panel comprising at least two retaining elements ( , ′) , suitable for retaining a panel by engaging with two opposing parts of the solar panel , at least one of the retaining elements ( , ′) being movable in a direction (D) defined by a guide system and in such a way as to allow an adjustment of the spacing between the two retaining elements ( , ′) , the device comprising:{'b': 3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'sub': 1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3, 'an assembly comprising a fixed support (, ′; ; ; ; ; ; ) and said mobile retaining element (, ′; ; ; ;'}{'b': 2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'sub': 4', '5', '1', '2', '3', '4, '; ), said mobile retaining element (, ′; , ; ; ;'}{'b': 2', '2', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '1', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '3', '1', '2, 'sub': 5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6, '; ), and said fixed support (, ′; ; ; ; ; , ) consisting respectively of two synthetic parts (P, P), in particular plastic parts, the guide ...

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Номер записи: 97
29-01-2015 дата публикации

Flexible composite, production thereof and use thereof

Номер: US20150029681A1
Автор: Anil K. SAXENA, Bjoern Borup, Helmut Mack, Philipp Albert
Принадлежит: Evonik Industries AG

A flexible composite comprising a plastic foil, having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one dielectric barrier layer against gases and liquids which is applied directly to at least one of the surfaces by plasma-enhanced thermal vapor deposition and comprises an inorganic vapor-depositable material, is provided. The flexible composite can be used for constructing flexible circuits or displays and has a high barrier effect with regard to oxygen and/or water vapor.

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Номер записи: 98
28-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS SOLAR POWER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210026310A1
Автор: Danducci, II Angelo, Nguyen Denny, Ramos Igor S., Ricky Hilary
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Provided is a method for deploying multiple solar power units to a location. The method comprises determining a location to which a solar power unit is deploying. The method further comprises determining that a second solar power unit is deploying to a same location as the solar power unit. A redeployment plan for the second solar power unit is generated. The redeployment plan is provided to the second solar power unit. The method further comprising deploying the solar power unit to the location. 17-. (canceled)8. A computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith , the program instructions executable by processor to cause the processor to perform a method comprising:determining a location to which a solar power unit is deploying;determining that a second solar power unit is deploying to a same location as the solar power unit;generating a redeployment plan for the second solar power unit;providing, to the second solar power unit, the redeployment plan; anddeploying the solar power unit to the location.9. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the redeployment plan for the second solar power unit includes one or more rules for when and how the second solar power unit is permitted to deploy.10. The computer program product of wherein the redeployment plan further includes a path for the second solar power unit to follow when deploying to the location.11. The computer program product of claim 10 , wherein generating the redeployment plan comprises utilizing a pathfinding algorithm selected from the group consisting of the Bellman-Ford algorithm claim 10 , the A* algorithm and Dijkstra's algorithm.12. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein generating the redeployment plan for the second solar power unit is performed in response to determining that the solar power unit is a primary solar power unit.13. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the redeployment plan ...

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Номер записи: 99
28-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS SOLAR POWER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210026311A1
Автор: Danducci, II Angelo, Nguyen Denny, Ramos Igor S., Ricky Hilary
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Provided is a method for deploying multiple solar power units to a location. The method comprises determining a location to which a solar power unit is deploying. The method further comprises determining that a second solar power unit is deploying to a same location as the solar power unit. A redeployment plan for the second solar power unit is generated. The redeployment plan is provided to the second solar power unit. The method further comprising deploying the solar power unit to the location. 1. A method comprising:determining a location to which a solar power unit is deploying;determining that a second solar power unit is deploying to a same location as the solar power unit;generating a redeployment plan for the second solar power unit;providing, to the second solar power unit, the redeployment plan; anddeploying the solar power unit to the location.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the redeployment plan for the second solar power unit includes one or more rules for when and how the second solar power unit is permitted to deploy.3. The method of wherein the redeployment plan further includes a path for the second solar power unit to follow when deploying to the location.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein generating the redeployment plan comprises utilizing a pathfinding algorithm selected from the group consisting of the Bellman-Ford algorithm claim 3 , the A* algorithm and Dijkstra's algorithm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the redeployment plan for the second solar power unit is performed in response to determining that the solar power unit is a primary solar power unit.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the redeployment plan includes deploying the solar power unit at a first area at the location and deploying the second solar power unit at a second area at the location claim 1 , wherein providing the redeployment plan to the second solar power unit includes:issuing a command to the second solar power unit that causes the second solar power ...

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Номер записи: 100