公开(公告)号：US20110121441A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12626281

申请日：2009-11-25

Applicant: Whitfield G. Halstead ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

Inventor： Whitfield G. Halstead ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

IPC: H01L23/495 ,  H01L21/50

CPC classification number: H01L24/34 ,  H01L23/3107 ,  H01L23/49551 ,  H01L23/49568 ,  H01L23/562 ,  H01L24/37 ,  H01L31/044 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/37599 ,  H01L2224/83801 ,  H01L2224/84801 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/0103 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01041 ,  H01L2924/01042 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/12032 ,  H01L2924/12036 ,  H01L2924/15747 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/37099

Abstract: A leadframe design for a diode or other semiconductor device that reduces stress on the device and provides increased heat dissipation is provided. According to various embodiments, the leadframe has a contoured profile including a recessed area and a raised surface within the recessed area. The surface supports the device such that the edges of the device extend past the surface. Also provided are device assemblies including the novel leadframes. In certain embodiments, the assemblies include one or more leadframes attached via a solder joint to a device. According to various embodiments, the leadframes are attached to the front side of the device, back side of the device or both. In particular embodiments, the device is a bypass diode for one or more solar cells in a solar module.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种二极管或其他半导体器件的引线框设计，可减少器件上的应力并提高散热。 根据各种实施例，引线框架具有包括凹陷区域和凹陷区域内的凸起表面的波形轮廓。 表面支撑设备，使得设备的边缘延伸越过表面。 还提供了包括新型引线框架的器件组件。 在某些实施例中，组件包括经由焊接接头连接到设备的一个或多个引线框架。 根据各种实施例，引线框架附接到设备的前侧，设备的背面或两者。 在具体实施例中，该装置是用于太阳能模块中的一个或多个太阳能电池的旁路二极管。

公开(公告)号：US20100018135A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12461889

申请日：2009-08-27

Applicant: Steven Croft ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Steven Croft ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: E04D13/18 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/32 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/14 ,  Y02B10/70

Abstract: Provided are easy-to-install rooftop photovoltaic systems. One rooftop photovoltaic system includes a roofing material piece, a photovoltaic module disposed on the roofing material piece and an inverter configured to convert DC from the photovoltaic module into AC. Another rooftop photovoltaic system includes at least one active unit including one or more photovoltaic modules each including photovoltaic cells shaped as shingles to provide a roofing material appearance; and one or more inactive units having the roofing material appearance.

Abstract translation: 提供易于安装的屋顶光伏系统。 一个屋顶光伏系统包括屋顶材料片，设置在屋顶材料片上的光伏模块和被配置为将DC从光伏模块转换为AC的反相器。 另一个屋顶光伏系统包括至少一个有源单元，其包括一个或多个光伏模块，每个光伏模块包括形成为瓦片的光伏电池，以提供屋顶材料外观; 以及具有屋顶材料外观的一个或多个非活性单元。

公开(公告)号：US09164525B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US13251333

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: Robert W. Erickson, Jr. ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson ,  Aaron Schultz

Inventor： Robert W. Erickson, Jr. ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson ,  Aaron Schultz

IPC: G05F1/67 ,  H02M3/158 ,  H02M7/00 ,  H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/1582 ,  G05F1/67 ,  H02M7/003 ,  H02M2001/0077 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/58 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/707

Abstract: A photovoltaic device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and a DC/DC converter electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. The at least one photovoltaic cell and the DC/DC converter are integrated into a photovoltaic package.

Abstract translation: 光伏器件包括至少一个光伏电池和电耦合到所述至少一个光伏电池的DC / DC转换器。 至少一个光伏电池和DC / DC转换器集成到光伏封装中。

公开(公告)号：US08058752B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12379197

申请日：2009-02-13

Applicant: Robert W. Erickson, Jr. ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson ,  Aaron Schultz

Inventor： Robert W. Erickson, Jr. ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson ,  Aaron Schultz

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/1582 ,  G05F1/67 ,  H02M7/003 ,  H02M2001/0077 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/58 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/707

Abstract: A photovoltaic device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and a DC/DC converter electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. The at least one photovoltaic cell and the DC/DC converter are integrated into a photovoltaic package.

Abstract translation: 光伏器件包括至少一个光伏电池和电耦合到所述至少一个光伏电池的DC / DC转换器。 至少一个光伏电池和DC / DC转换器集成到光伏封装中。

公开(公告)号：US20100019580A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12558355

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

Inventor： Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

IPC: H02J3/00 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S40/32 ,  Y10T307/707

Abstract: Provided are novel detachable inverters, DC/DC converters, diodes and other detachable electrical circuitry components for solar modules. A detachable inverter or other component according to certain embodiments includes a fixed part and a separable part, i.e., an insert. The insert may include one or more bypass diodes, inverters, DC/DC converters or combinations thereof. According to various embodiments, the insert may or may not be movable between operating positions or orientations associated with different electrical connection configurations.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于太阳能模块的新型可拆卸逆变器，DC / DC转换器，二极管和其他可拆卸电路元件。 根据某些实施例的可拆卸逆变器或其它部件包括固定部分和可分离部分，即插入件。 插入件可以包括一个或多个旁路二极管，逆变器，DC / DC转换器或其组合。 根据各种实施例，插入件可以或可以不在与不同电连接构造相关联的操作位置或取向之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US08558102B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US12558336

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

Inventor： Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/32

Abstract: Provided are novel junction boxes for solar modules. The junction boxes or J-boxes can be rotated or otherwise moved to change the module's electrical connection state. According to various embodiments, the J-boxes are movable between two or more orientations each associated with an electrical connection configuration. In particular embodiments, the configurations include two or more of an on position, an off position, an on series configuration, an on series-parallel configuration, and a bypass configuration. A J-box according to certain embodiments includes a replaceable insert. The insert may include one or more bypass diodes, an inverter or a DC/DC converter.

Abstract translation: 提供太阳能组件的新型接线盒。 接线盒或J盒可以旋转或以其他方式移动，以更改模块的电气连接状态。 根据各种实施例，J型盒可在两个或更多个取向之间移动，每个取向与电连接构造相关联。 在特定实施例中，配置包括打开位置，关闭位置，串联配置，串并联配置和旁路配置中的两个或多个。 根据某些实施例的J型盒包括可更换插入件。 插入件可以包括一个或多个旁路二极管，逆变器或DC / DC转换器。

公开(公告)号：US08203200B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12626281

申请日：2009-11-25

Applicant: Whitfield G. Halstead ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

Inventor： Whitfield G. Halstead ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

IPC: H01L23/498

CPC classification number: H01L24/34 ,  H01L23/3107 ,  H01L23/49551 ,  H01L23/49568 ,  H01L23/562 ,  H01L24/37 ,  H01L31/044 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/37599 ,  H01L2224/83801 ,  H01L2224/84801 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/0103 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01041 ,  H01L2924/01042 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/12032 ,  H01L2924/12036 ,  H01L2924/15747 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/37099

Abstract: A leadframe design for a diode or other semiconductor device that reduces stress on the device and provides increased heat dissipation is provided. According to various embodiments, the leadframe has a contoured profile including a recessed area and a raised surface within the recessed area. The surface supports the device such that the edges of the device extend past the surface. Also provided are device assemblies including the novel leadframes. In certain embodiments, the assemblies include one or more leadframes attached via a solder joint to a device. According to various embodiments, the leadframes are attached to the front side of the device, back side of the device or both. In particular embodiments, the device is a bypass diode for one or more solar cells in a solar module.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种二极管或其他半导体器件的引线框设计，可减少器件上的应力并提高散热。 根据各种实施例，引线框架具有包括凹陷区域和凹陷区域内的凸起表面的波形轮廓。 表面支撑设备，使得设备的边缘延伸越过表面。 还提供了包括新型引线框架的器件组件。 在某些实施例中，组件包括经由焊接接头连接到设备的一个或多个引线框架。 根据各种实施例，引线框架附接到设备的前侧，设备的背面或两者。 在具体实施例中，该装置是用于太阳能模块中的一个或多个太阳能电池的旁路二极管。

公开(公告)号：US20120025618A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US13251333

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: Robert W. Erickson, JR. ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson ,  Aaron Schultz

Inventor： Robert W. Erickson, JR. ,  Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson ,  Aaron Schultz

IPC: H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H02M3/1582 ,  G05F1/67 ,  H02M7/003 ,  H02M2001/0077 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/58 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/707

Abstract: A photovoltaic device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and a DC/DC converter electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. The at least one photovoltaic cell and the DC/DC converter are integrated into a photovoltaic package.

Abstract translation: 光伏器件包括至少一个光伏电池和电耦合到所述至少一个光伏电池的DC / DC转换器。 至少一个光伏电池和DC / DC转换器集成到光伏封装中。

公开(公告)号：US20110108087A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US13006943

申请日：2011-01-14

Applicant: Steven Croft ,  Randy Dorn ,  Ilan Gur ,  Bruce Hachtmann ,  Dennis Hollars ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  David Pearce ,  Kannan Ramanathan ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

Inventor： Steven Croft ,  Randy Dorn ,  Ilan Gur ,  Bruce Hachtmann ,  Dennis Hollars ,  Shefali Jaiswal ,  Puthur Paulson ,  David Pearce ,  Kannan Ramanathan ,  William Sanders ,  Ben Tarbell

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H02S50/00 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: One photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and at least one device selected from a sensor, a data storage device and an indicator. Another photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a flexible circuit configured to act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. Methods of using such photovoltaic modules are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池和从传感器，数据存储装置和指示器中选择的至少一个装置。 另一个光伏模块包括多个光伏电池和被配置为用作电磁辐射天线的柔性电路。 还公开了使用这种光伏模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110061705A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12558336

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

Inventor： Steven Croft ,  Shawn Everson

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01R13/46

CPC classification number: H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/32

Abstract: Provided are novel junction boxes for solar modules. The junction boxes or J-boxes can be rotated or otherwise moved to change the module's electrical connection state. According to various embodiments, the J-boxes are movable between two or more orientations each associated with an electrical connection configuration. In particular embodiments, the configurations include two or more of an on position, an off position, an on series configuration, an on series-parallel configuration, and a bypass configuration. A J-box according to certain embodiments includes a replaceable insert. The insert may include one or more bypass diodes, an inverter or a DC/DC converter.

Abstract translation: 提供太阳能组件的新型接线盒。 接线盒或J盒可以旋转或以其他方式移动，以更改模块的电气连接状态。 根据各种实施例，J型盒可在两个或更多个取向之间移动，每个取向与电连接构造相关联。 在特定实施例中，配置包括打开位置，关闭位置，串联配置，串并联配置和旁路配置中的两个或多个。 根据某些实施例的J型盒包括可更换插入件。 插入件可以包括一个或多个旁路二极管，逆变器或DC / DC转换器。