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60results about "Collector element reinforcement" patented technology

Support System for Solar Panels

Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site.
Owner:NORTHERN STATES METALS

Stiffening members for reflectors used in concentrating solar power apparatus, and method of making same

InactiveUS20090101208A1Increase overall panel stiffnessIncrease stiffnessSolar heating energyMirrorsAdhesiveEngineering
In certain example embodiments, a solar collector system including a plurality of reflectors is provided. Each reflector has a stiffening rib associated therewith and is attached thereto on a side facing away from the sun. At least one area on each stiffening rib is suitable for accommodating a polymer-based adhesive for bonding the rib to a side of the associated reflector facing away from the sun. Each stiffening rib is formed so as to substantially match a contour of the associated reflector. At least two of each rib, the associated reflector, and the adhesive have respective coefficients of thermal expansion within about 50% of one another. Each stiffening rib is sized and positioned on the associated reflector so as to increase an EI value thereof at least about 10 times or to at least about 9,180 pascal meters4. Methods of making the same also are provided in certain example embodiments.
Owner:GUARDIAN GLASS LLC

Support system for solar panels

Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site.
Owner:NORTHERN STATES METALS

Solar cell module, solar cell attachment stand, photovoltaic power generating system

To protect a solar cell panel and facilitate the attachment of the solar cell panel on a roof and the like. A solar cell module 2 includes a solar cell panel 20 and two reinforcing bars 21 that laterally cross the solar cell panel 20 and that are disposed and adhered on the rear surface of the solar cell panel 20. Each of the reinforcing bars 21 is in the form of a rectangular and flat plate having a length that is approximately the same as the lateral width of the solar cell panel 20. Both end portions of each reinforcing bar 21 are bent upwardly to form hooking portions 21a of each reinforcing bar 21. U-shaped notches are formed adjacent to both ends of each reinforcing bar 21, and the U-shaped parts are bent downwardly to form protruding engagement portions 21b. An example of the reinforcing bar 21 is made of a steel plate that is cut, bent, and subjected to plating.
Owner:SHARP KK

Stiffening members for reflectors used in concentrating solar power apparatus, and method of making same

In certain example embodiments, a solar collector system including a plurality of reflectors is provided. Each reflector has a stiffening rib associated therewith and is attached thereto on a side facing away from the sun. At least one area on each stiffening rib is suitable for accommodating a polymer-based adhesive for bonding the rib to a side of the associated reflector facing away from the sun. Each stiffening rib is formed so as to substantially match a contour of the associated reflector. At least two of each rib, the associated reflector, and the adhesive have respective coefficients of thermal expansion within about 50% of one another. Each stiffening rib is sized and positioned on the associated reflector so as to increase an EI value thereof at least about 10 times or to at least about 9,180 pascal meters4. Methods of making the same also are provided in certain example embodiments.
Owner:GUARDIAN GLASS LLC

Frame for solar panels

A frame member is disclosed for a mounting a solar panel in a solar module. Embodiments of the frame member include an elongated outer sleeve having a channel configured for receiving an elongated inner reinforcing member disposed therein. The reinforcing member may be slidably inserted into the channel in some embodiments and is operable to structurally strengthen the outer sleeve. The reinforcing member may be made of a material having a greater tensile strength than the outer sleeve. A method for assembling the frame is also provided.
Owner:TSMC SOLAR LIMITED

Fixing frame for a solar energy module

A fixing frame for a solar energy module includes a frame body having inserting grooves for a supporting board and a locking chute for a solar panel, wherein the locking chute contains locking flanges. An I-shaped supporting board is installed into the inserting grooves of the frame body so that it can efficiently resist external forces. During assembly, the solar panel is inserted into the locking chute of the frame body and its top edge and bottom edge are secured by the locking flanges of the chute to ensure stability and high force resistance.
Owner:JIN HSIN HO MOLD ENTERPRISE

Method and Apparatus for Preventing Distortion of a Framed Solar Module

Method and apparatus for preventing the distortion of a frame of a solar module (10) wherein the frame (12) is comprised of two side rails (15) joined together by end members to form a rectangular frame. At least one support bar member (26) is attached to and extends between the rails at a point intermediate their ends. The support bar is of a shape and material capable of withstanding both the compression and the tension forces applied on the frame.
Owner:BP CORP NORTH AMERICA INC

Heliostat mirror with supporting rib structure

A mirror module including one or more rib elements made of the same materials as a rear plate and / or front plate. The rib elements are placed between the rear glass plate and the front glass plate to afford rigidity to the mirror module. Since the rib elements are made of the same materials as the rear plate and / or front plate, the rib elements have the same or similar coefficients of thermal expansion as the rear plate or the front plate. Consequently, when the mirror module is subject to temperature fluctuation, the rib elements exert less stress on the glass plates compared to structure elements made of the materials different from the rear or front glass plate. The rib elements may also be integrated with the rear plate to simplify the process for manufacturing the mirror module.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC

Module for a thermal absorber of a solar receiver, absorber comprising at least one such module and receiver comprising at least one such absorber

An absorber for a solar receiver with a casing of lengthways axis including at a first lengthways end, a collector to supply a heat transfer fluid; and at a second lengthways end, a collector for evacuating the heat transfer fluid. The casing includes a first wall having a face intended to be subjected to a luminous flux, a second wall facing the first wall, and side walls connecting said the first and second walls. The casing is formed by at least one rib extending lengthways, and attached to the first and to the second wall. The at least one rib includes windows, and deflectors associated with the windows. The deflectors cause a portion of the heat transfer fluid to flow through the windows, causing reblending of the heat transfer fluid.
Owner:COMMISSARIAT A LENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

Solar receiver with dual-exposer heat absorption panel

A dual-exposure heat absorption panel is disclosed, which can be used in a solar receiver design. Generally, the heat absorption panel includes a tube panel through which a heat transfer fluid is flowed to absorb solar energy from heliostats that are focused on the tube panel. A structural support frame surrounds the tube panel. A stiffener structure runs across the exposed faces of the tube panel. The headers and other support structures on the periphery are protected by use of a heat shield.
Owner:THE BABCOCK & WILCOX CO

Solar tube panel with dual-exposure heat absorption

A dual-exposure heat absorption panel is disclosed, which can be used in a solar receiver design. Generally, the heat absorption panel includes a tube panel through which a heat transfer fluid is flowed to absorb solar energy from heliostats that are focused on the tube panel. A structural support frame surrounds the tube panel. A stiffener structure runs across the exposed faces of the tube panel. The headers and other support structures on the periphery are protected by use of a heat shield. Different tube couplings are possible with this structure, as well as different stiffening structures at the headers. The heat shield can be shaped to create an open space, permitting focusing of sunlight on the edge tubes as well. A curtain can be used as an additional heat shield in certain scenarios.
Owner:THE BABCOCK & WILCOX CO

Solar energy collecting modules and method for assembling the same

A solar energy collecting module includes a frame that is assembled without using screws. The peripheral frame components are joined together using locking links and one or more ribs extend along the back side of the solar panel and are coupled to opposed sides of the frame. The ribs are coupled to the frames by an edge key fastener that includes opposed first flanges and opposed second flanges, the first flanges separated from the second flanges by a gap. The edge key fastener is inserted into an opening formed in a side wall of a frame component and rotated such that the opposed first flanges are disposed behind the side wall and within the frame and the opposed second flanges are received in a corresponding cavity formed in each of opposed ends of the rib. The invention also provides a method for assembling the solar energy collecting module.
Owner:TAIWAN SEMICON MFG CO LTD

Mirror construction for concentrated solar systems by frc and applications

A building integrated solar mirror for use in a concentrated solar power (CSP) and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) apparatus comprising a casing filled with fiber reinforced concrete having a reflective film attached to the concave curvature of the said casing, a process for its manufacture and use. The solar mirror characterized in that it forms an integral part of a building and can serve as roof or wall of the building, thus reducing the overall cost of transportation and installation of the said solar mirrors in CSP and CPV systems and also saving the enormous land required for the installation of these systems.
Owner:THARISAYI GEORGE PHILIP

Expandable splice for a solar power system

The present disclosure describes an expandable splice configured for reinforcing a tube of a solar owner system, the splice including a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and at least one beveled corner panel, wherein the first and second side panels are connected to the top and bottom panels either directly or by the at least one beveled corner panel to form a channel therebetween.
Owner:NEXTRACKER LLC

Solar cell module

InactiveCN102208469APower generation efficiency will not decreaseImprove reliabilitySolar heating energyCollector element reinforcementEngineeringBattery cell
The invention provides a solar cell module, which is provided with a solar cell panel, a unit protection part, a surface protection part, a back panel and an outer frame, wherein the solar cell panel consists of a plurality of solar cell units which have a plate shape and are arranged on the same plane; the unit protection part has a plate shape in a form of covering the plurality of solar cell units which are arranged on the same plane; the surface protection part is adhered to the surface of the unit protection part; the back panel is adhered to the back surface of the unit protection part; the outer frame keeps the periphery of the solar cell panel; and the thickness of the back panel is determined to accord with the condition that the unit is close to an inclined neutral axis in the thickness direction of the panel under the condition that the solar cell panel is bent and deformed due to external force applied to the panel.
Owner:MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP

Roof hook for installing solar system modules on roofs

The invention relates to a roof hook for mounting of solar installation modules on roofs. The roof hook has a first fastening section, which extends in the X and Y direction for fixing a roof hook, a hook-shaped mount for fixing the solar installation module or a fastening profile for solar installation modules and a second fastening section which runs perpendicular to the first fastening section in the Z direction from the latter. The mount is adjustable on the second fastening section in the Z direction, and fasteners act obliquely to the Z direction for fixing the mount on the fastening section.
Owner:KIESELBACH SOLAR

Solar module, solar module support, and photovoltaic power generation system

A solar module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a solar cell panel 2, main frame members 10 each including a main holder configured to hold the solar cell panel 2, sub-frame members 20 each including a sub-holder configured to hold the solar cell panel 2, a reinforcing frame member 30 provided to span between the main frame members 10, and a reinforcing-frame supporting member 40 provided to span between the sub-frame members 20 while intersecting the reinforcing frame member 30, and including a concave portion configured to straddle a bottom surface of the reinforcing frame member 30 from below at a portion where the reinforcing-frame supporting member 40 intersects the reinforcing frame member 30.
Owner:SHARP KK

Solar cell module

A solar cell module comprises: a solar cell panel including a light-receiving surface and a non-light-receiving surface, and also including first and second side parts which are disposed between the light-receiving surface and the non-light-receiving surface and are not on the same surface; a first retaining member retaining the first side part; a second retaining member retaining the second side part; and a reinforcing member disposed between the first retaining member and the second retaining member on the non-light-receiving surface side, the reinforcing member being in an elongated shape. The reinforcing member comprises a support part supporting the non-light-receiving surface. The support part includes a horizontal part parallel to the non-light-receiving surface and also includes an inclined part disposed at an end of the horizontal part, the inclined part being inclined so as to be apart from the non-light-receiving surface as the inclined part is apart from the horizontal part.
Owner:KYOCERA CORP

Mitsubishi electric corp

A solar battery module is provided with a solar battery panel (20) wherein solar battery cells, including a transparent substrate, are arranged; a reinforcing frame (3) arranged on the rear surface of the solar battery panel (20); and a buffer material (31) arranged between the solar battery panel (20) and the reinforcing frame (3). The buffer material (31) has a flat first main surface facing the solar battery panel (20), and a curved second main surface, which faces the reinforcing frame (3), curves in the longitudinal direction of the reinforcing frame (3) and has an arc-shaped across-section protruding to the side of the reinforcing frame (3).
Owner:MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP

Solar tube panel with dual-exposure heat absorption

A dual-exposure heat absorption panel is disclosed, which can be used in a solar receiver design. Generally, the heat absorption panel includes a tube panel through which a heat transfer fluid is flowed to absorb solar energy from heliostats that are focused on the tube panel. A structural support frame surrounds the tube panel. A stiffener structure runs across the exposed faces of the tube panel. The headers and other support structures on the periphery are protected by use of a heat shield. Different tube couplings are possible with this structure, as well as different stiffening structures at the headers. The heat shield can be shaped to create an open space, permitting focusing of sunlight on the edge tubes as well. A curtain can be used as an additional heat shield in certain scenarios.
Owner:THE BABCOCK & WILCOX CO

Panel and associated attachment devices

The present disclosure concerns a panel capable of bending under the effect of a load and having a peripheral surface provided with a plurality of pivoting attachment devices; each attachment device comprises: a metal gripping member adhered to the peripheral surface of the panel; and a metal clip cooperating by interlocking with the gripping member and configured to allow the gripping member to pivot when the panel bends.
Owner:A RAYMOND & CO

Solar cell module

A solar cell module (101) of the present invention is provided with: a solar cell panel (2) having a light reception surface (2a), a light non-reception surface (2b), and a first side part (2c1) and a second side part (2c2) which are located between the light reception surface and the light non-reception surface and which do not lie in the same plane; a first holding member (31) which holds the first side part of the solar cell panel; a second holding member (32) which holds the second side part of the solar cell panel; and a longitudinal reinforcement member (4) which is installed between the first holding member and the second holding member on the side of the light non-reception surface. The reinforcement member comprises a support section (4a) which supports the light non-reception surface of the solar cell panel, and the support section comprises a horizontal section (4b) parallel to the light non-reception surface, and an inclined section (4c) which is located on the end side of the horizontal section and is inclined so that the farther it is from the horizontal section, the more distant it is from the light non-reception surface. The reinforcement member is secured to the solar cell panel by an adhesive (12) on the horizontal section and the inclined section. Because the thickness of the adhesive at the end of the inclined section is thick, there are effects that deformation of the solar cell in the compressed direction easily occurs, and the shearing stress applied to the solar cell by the outer edge of the reinforcement member can be reduced.
Owner:KYOCERA CORP
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