公开(公告)号：US06635817B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US10011894

申请日：2001-12-06

Applicant: Chin Chang

Inventor： Chin Chang

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S136/291 ,  Y10S136/293 ,  Y10S323/906 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/653

Abstract: A solar cell array is provided having a lattice or matrix structure such that no two solar cell devices are connected purely in series or purely in parallel. Accordingly, if a single solar cell device fails, there is an alternate path by which the output power of all other solar cell devices may contribute to the total output power of the solar cell array. Also, the power output of the entire array is much less sensitive to a low voltage or current for a single solar cell device than in a conventional array where devices are connected in series and in parallel. Beneficially, current setting devices, such as resistors, are provided for better matching the voltages and currents within the array, although in some applications, the resistors can be eliminated, or set to zero. The lattice or matrix structures may be extended in one, two, and three-dimensional patterns.

Abstract translation: 提供具有格子或矩阵结构的太阳能电池阵列，使得没有两个太阳能电池装置纯粹串联或纯并联连接。 因此，如果单个太阳能电池装置发生故障，则存在所有其它太阳能电池装置的输出功率可能有助于太阳能电池阵列的总输出功率的交替路径。 此外，整个阵列的功率输出对于单个太阳能电池器件的低电压或电流比对于串联和并联连接器件的常规阵列更不敏感。 有利的是，提供诸如电阻器的电流设置装置用于更好地匹配阵列内的电压和电流，尽管在一些应用中，可以消除电阻器或将其设置为零。 晶格或矩阵结构可以以一维，二维和三维图案延伸。

公开(公告)号：US06563040B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09976581

申请日：2001-10-11

Applicant: Herbert T. Hayden ,  Jefferson G. Shingleton

Inventor： Herbert T. Hayden ,  Jefferson G. Shingleton

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/50 ,  F24S30/428 ,  F24S2025/017 ,  H02S20/10 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A tilted single-axis tracking system (20) for collecting solar energy includes a structure (22) for supporting an array (26) of photovoltaic (PV) modules (24) above a surface (28). The structure (22) includes a frame (34) having first and second legs (40, 42) configured to extend upwardly from the surface (28) and join at an apex (54). A base tensioning member (44) of the frame (34) is interposed between the first and second legs (40, 42). A torque tube (36) is pivotally retained by the frame (34) at the apex (54) and is configured for attachment of the array (26) of PV modules (24). A foot member (38) pivotally retains a tube end (60) of the torque tube (36) and is configured to rest on the surface (22). A first tensioning member (106) is coupled between the foot member (38) and the first leg (40), and a second tensioning member (108) is coupled between the foot member (38) and the second leg (42). A pre-tensioning member (110) extends from the apex (54) of the frame (34) and is configured for attachment to the surface (28). In an alternative embodiment, the pre-tensioning member (110) is omitted and pre-tensioning members (152) extend from each of the first and second legs (40, 42) and the foot member (38) and are configured for attachment to the surface (28).

Abstract translation: 用于收集太阳能的倾斜单轴跟踪系统（20）包括用于在表面（28）上方支撑光伏（PV）模块（24）的阵列（26）的结构（22）。 结构（22）包括具有构造成从表面（28）向上延伸并且在顶点（54）处连接的第一和第二腿部（40,42）的框架（34）。 框架（34）的基座张紧构件（44）插入在第一和第二腿部（40,42）之间。 扭矩管（36）在顶点（54）处由框架（34）枢转地保持，并且被配置为附接PV模块（24）的阵列（26）。 脚部构件（38）枢转地保持扭矩管（36）的管端（60）并且构造成搁置在表面（22）上。 第一张紧构件（106）联接在脚构件（38）和第一腿部（40）之间，并且第二张紧构件（108）联接在脚构件（38）和第二腿部（42）之间。 预张紧构件（110）从框架（34）的顶点（54）延伸并且构造成用于附接到表面（28）。 在替代实施例中，省略了预张紧构件（110），并且预张紧构件（152）从第一和第二腿部（40,42）和脚构件（38）中的每一个延伸并被构造成用于附接到 表面（28）。

公开(公告)号：US06552257B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US09981139

申请日：2001-10-16

Applicant: Stephen P. Hart ,  Donald John Stuart ,  Patrick Henry Ryan, Jr.

Inventor： Stephen P. Hart ,  Donald John Stuart ,  Patrick Henry Ryan, Jr.

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/135 ,  F24S2030/17 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S136/291

Abstract: An apparatus for enabling a solar panel to track a solar or other energy source, comprising a panel; a mast; a first collar slidingly receiving the mast; a sleeve slidingly receiving the mast and the link tube; a controller second collar slidingly receiving the mast; a universal joint comprising a first section and a second section, both sections pivotably joined, the first section fixedly attached to one end of the mast; a first arm fixedly attached to the controller second collar; a second arm fixed attached to the first collar; a link pivotably joining the first arm and the second arm; a first stop associated with the first collar; wherein the mast is capable of vertical movement within the first collar such that the panel can tilt and be displaced angularly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使太阳能电池板跟踪太阳能或其他能量源的装置，包括面板; 桅杆 滑动地接收所述桅杆的第一轴环; 滑动地容纳桅杆和连杆管的套筒; 控制器第二轴环，其滑动地接收所述桅杆; 万向接头，包括第一部分和第二部分，两个部分可枢转地接合，所述第一部分固定地连接到所述桅杆的一端; 固定地连接到控制器第二轴环的第一臂; 固定在第一轴环上的第二臂; 可枢转地连接所述第一臂和所述第二臂的连杆; 与第一衣领有关的第一站; 其中所述桅杆能够在所述第一轴环内垂直移动，使得所述面板可以倾斜并且成角度地移位。

公开(公告)号：US06525263B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09835295

申请日：2001-04-12

Applicant: Hermann-Frank Müller

Inventor： Hermann-Frank Müller

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: E04F10/06 ,  E06B2009/2476 ,  H02S99/00 ,  Y10S136/291

Abstract: The present invention provides a removably securable blind or awning having solar modules for converting solar energy into another energy form. The awning has an electrolyzer and fuel cells, or a reformer and fuel cells, for additional storage of that surplus energy produced by the solar modules for which the customarily provided storage elements lack sufficient storage capacity. Hydrogen and oxygen tanks, electrolyzers, reformers, and fuel cells can be disposed by appropriate measures in the available space in and/or on the frame body of the awnings such that space outside of the awnings for such items need only be found on an exception basis. The storage and release from storage of energy is regulated by a bus system. Water from one of a number of different sources can be conducted to the electrolyzer via guide drains mounted on the awnings and/or via other assemblies.

公开(公告)号：US06465725B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09919578

申请日：2001-07-31

Applicant: Masatoshi Shibata ,  Yukio Suzuki

Inventor： Masatoshi Shibata ,  Yukio Suzuki

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: G01S3/7861 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S136/291

Abstract: A tracking type photovoltaic power generator includes a clock for clocking a time and a sun direction sensor for outputting a signal indicative of a sun direction, a controller which calculates a first time when the sun the sun arrives at a culmination azimuth on the basis of the time clocked by the clock, detects a culmination azimuth on the basis of a difference between a second time when the culmination azimuth is detected and the first time. Accordingly, the generator automatically corrects the error of the time clocked by the clock.

Abstract translation: 一种跟踪型光伏发电机，包括用于计时的时钟和用于输出指示太阳方向的信号的太阳方向传感器，控制器，其计算当太阳到达顶点方位时的第一次，该控制器基于 按时钟计时的时间，基于检测到顶点方位角的第二时间与第一次之间的差异来检测顶点方位角。 因此，发电机自动校正由时钟计时的时间的误差。

公开(公告)号：US06399412B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09711516

申请日：2000-11-14

Applicant: Koichi Asai ,  Yasuo Muto ,  Kazuya Suzuki

Inventor： Koichi Asai ,  Yasuo Muto ,  Kazuya Suzuki

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/18 ,  Y02E10/547

Abstract: Producing a photovoltaic panel, including forming holes in a first electrode plate, fitting, in the holes, photovoltaic elements, each having a P-N junction between a core and a shell, electrically connecting a first portion of the shell of each photovoltaic element to the first electrode plate, removing one second portion of the shell of each photovoltaic element located on both sides of the first portion of the shell, so that a third portion of the core of the each photovoltaic element that corresponds to the one second portion of the shell is exposed, and electrically connecting the third portion of the core of each photovoltaic element to a second electrode plate, wherein electrically connecting the first portion and electrically connecting the third portion includes soldering, a corresponding one of the first portion and the third portion to a corresponding one of the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate.

公开(公告)号：US06331670B2

公开(公告)日：2001-12-18

申请号：US09450426

申请日：1999-11-30

Applicant: Nobuyoshi Takehara ,  Naoki Manabe

Inventor： Nobuyoshi Takehara ,  Naoki Manabe

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: H01L31/046 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S136/291 ,  Y10S136/293 ,  Y10S323/906

Abstract: A solar cell module in which a plurality of photovoltaic elements are installed such that they are electrically connected with each other, wherein an overvoltage preventive element is electrically connected to each photovoltaic element in parallel connection, and the overvoltage preventive element exhibits a one-way continuity and has a minimum operating voltage which is smaller than an open-circuit voltage of the photovoltaic element and is greater than an optimum operating voltage of the photovoltaic element. A sunlight power generation system comprises the solar cell module and an inverter.

Abstract translation: 一种太阳能电池模块，其中多个光电元件被安装成使得它们彼此电连接，其中过电压保护元件并联地电连接到每个光伏元件，并且所述过电压元件呈现单向连续性 并且具有小于光伏元件的开路电压的最小工作电压并且大于光伏元件的最佳工作电压。 太阳能发电系统包括太阳能电池模块和逆变器。

公开(公告)号：US06294725B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-25

申请号：US09540735

申请日：2000-03-31

Applicant: Alan M. Hirschberg ,  Dean Tran ,  David M. Carberry

Inventor： Alan M. Hirschberg ,  Dean Tran ,  David M. Carberry

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  H01L31/0521 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y10S136/293

Abstract: A simplified method and system for interconnecting solar cell arrays which does not utilize cause damage to the solar cells while at the same time minimizing process steps. In particular, in accordance with the present invention, interconnection between solar cell are made by way of a conductive epoxy, patterned on a substrate. The use of the epoxy eliminates the need for wire bonding as well as eliminates additional processing steps to interconnect the solar cell arrays.

Abstract translation: 用于互连太阳能电池阵列的简化方法和系统，其不利于对太阳能电池造成损害，同时最小化工艺步骤。 特别地，根据本发明，通过在衬底上图案化的导电环氧树脂制造太阳能电池之间的互连。 使用环氧树脂消除了对引线键合的需要，并且消除了互连太阳能电池阵列的附加处理步骤。

公开(公告)号：US06288326B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09531545

申请日：2000-03-20

Applicant: Akimine Hayashi ,  Naoaki Nakanishi ,  Seishiro Mizukami ,  Takeharu Yamawaki

Inventor： Akimine Hayashi ,  Naoaki Nakanishi ,  Seishiro Mizukami ,  Takeharu Yamawaki

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: B32B17/10009 ,  B32B17/10788 ,  H01L31/02008 ,  H01L31/048 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S136/293 ,  Y10T156/108 ,  Y10T156/1093

Abstract: A photovoltaic module comprises a substrate, a semiconductor layer arranged on one of the principal surfaces of the substrate, divided into a plurality of sections and sealed by a encapsulation material, in that the encapsulation material is arranged on the principal surface of the substrate without its end face projecting outwardly beyond the end face of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 光伏模块包括衬底，布置在衬底的一个主表面上的半导体层，被分成多个部分并由封装材料密封，因为封装材料布置在衬底的主表面上，而没有其 端面向外突出超过基板的端面。

公开(公告)号：US06284968B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09596371

申请日：2000-06-19

Applicant: Joseph Z. Niesyn

Inventor： Joseph Z. Niesyn

IPC: H01L31042

CPC classification number: F24S30/452 ,  F24S23/72 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/458 ,  F24S50/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A solar-tracking system that provides a polar rotation at a constant velocity of 366.25 revolutions clockwise per year, and orbital revolution that is one revolution per year in the counter-clockwise direction. The support for the orbital drive system is tilted from polar drive system at an angle of 23.45 degrees, and is constant, which angle is equal to the earth's axis tilt from orbital axis.

Abstract translation: 一个太阳跟踪系统，以每年顺时针方向为366.25转的恒定速度提供极性旋转，每年以逆时针方向旋转一次的轨道旋转。 轨道驱动系统的支撑从极性驱动系统以23.45度的角度倾斜，并且是恒定的，该角度等于地球轴线从轨道轴线的倾斜。