公开(公告)号：US20110315196A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US13171389

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: H01L31/048 ,  F24S23/00 ,  G02B5/045 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.10 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.10 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池集中器结构包括具有第一开口区域的第一集中器元件和包括第一后​​表面区域和第一拐角区域的第一出口区域。 该结构还包括与第一集中器元件整体形成的第二集中器元件。 第二集中器元件包括第二开口区域和第二出口区域 - 包括第二后表面区域和第二拐角区域。 此外，该结构包括0.10mm的第一曲率半径和较小的表征第一角结构和第二角结构的第一曲率半径，在第一出射区域和第一光伏器件的第一表面区域之间的第一耦合区域。 该结构还包括0.10mm的第二曲率半径和较小的表征第一集中器元件和第二集中器元件之间的区域。

公开(公告)号：US07910035B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12332340

申请日：2008-12-11

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson ,  Abhay Maheshwari

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson ,  Abhay Maheshwari

IPC: B29D11/00 ,  B29C45/14

CPC classification number: B29C45/14778 ,  F24S23/00 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an integrated solar cell and concentrator. The method includes providing a first photovoltaic region and a second photovoltaic region disposed within a first mold member. A second mold member is coupled to the first mold member to form a cavity region. The cavity region forms a first concentrator region overlying a vicinity of the first photovoltaic region and a second concentrator region overlying a vicinity of the second photovoltaic region. The method includes transferring a molding compound in a fluidic state into the cavity region to fill the cavity region with the molding compound and initiating a curing process of the molding compound to form a first concentrator element and a second concentrator element overlying the respective photovoltaic regions.

Abstract translation: 一种集成太阳能电池和集中器的制造方法。 该方法包括提供设置在第一模具构件内的第一光伏区域和第二光伏区域。 第二模具构件联接到第一模具构件以形成腔区域。 空腔区域形成覆盖在第一光伏区域附近的第一集中器区域和覆盖在第二光伏区域附近的第二浓缩器区域。 该方法包括将流态的成型化合物转移到空腔区域中以用模塑料填充空腔区域，并引发模塑料的固化过程，以形成覆盖各个光伏区域的第一浓缩器元件和第二浓缩器元件。

公开(公告)号：US20090056806A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12060769

申请日：2008-04-01

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

IPC: H01L31/0232 ,  G02B5/00

CPC classification number: G02B5/045 ,  F24S23/00 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池集中器结构包括具有第一开口区域的第一集中器元件和包括第一后​​表面区域和第一拐角区域的第一出口区域。 该结构还包括与第一集中器元件整体形成的第二集中器元件。 第二集中器元件包括第二开口区域和第二出口区域 - 包括第二后表面区域和第二拐角区域。 另外，该结构包括表示第一角结构和第二角结构的第一曲率半径为0.25mm和更小，在第一出射区域和第一光伏器件的第一表面区域之间的第一耦合区域。 该结构进一步包括0.15mm以下的第二曲率半径，并且表示第一集中器元件和第二集中器元件之间的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20080236650A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US12136581

申请日：2008-06-10

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie T. Funcell

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie T. Funcell

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01R43/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49355 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A solar panel apparatus and method. The apparatus has an optically transparent member comprising a predetermined thickness and an aperture surface region. The apparatus has a solar cell coupled to a portion of the optically transparent member. In a specific embodiment, the solar cell includes a transparent polymeric member and a plurality of photovoltaic regions provided within a portion of the transparent polymeric member. In a specific embodiment, the plurality of photovoltaic regions occupies at least about 10 percent of the aperture surface region of the transparent polymeric member and less than about 80% of the aperture surface region of the transparent polymeric member.

公开(公告)号：US20080178922A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11493380

申请日：2006-07-25

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie T. Funcell

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie T. Funcell

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/04 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/50 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49355 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A solar panel apparatus and method. The apparatus has an optically transparent member comprising a predetermined thickness and an aperture surface region. The apparatus has a solar cell coupled to a portion of the optically transparent member. In a specific embodiment, the solar cell includes a transparent polymeric member and a plurality of photovoltaic regions provided within a portion of the transparent polymeric member. In a specific embodiment, the plurality of photovoltaic regions occupies at least about 10 percent of the aperture surface region of the transparent polymeric member and less than about 80% of the aperture surface region of the transparent polymeric member.

Abstract translation: 一种太阳能电池板装置及方法。 该装置具有包括预定厚度和孔表面区域的光学透明构件。 该装置具有耦合到该光学透明构件的一部分的太阳能电池。 在具体实施例中，太阳能电池包括透明聚合物构件和设置在透明聚合物构件的一部分内的多个光伏区域。 在一个具体的实施方案中，多个光伏区域占据透明聚合物构件的孔表面区域的至少约10％，并且小于透明聚合物构件的孔表面区域的约80％。

公开(公告)号：US08242351B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US13171389

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

IPC: H02N6/00 ,  C03B17/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/048 ,  F24S23/00 ,  G02B5/045 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.10 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.10 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池集中器结构包括具有第一开口区域的第一集中器元件和包括第一后​​表面区域和第一拐角区域的第一出口区域。 该结构还包括与第一集中器元件整体形成的第二集中器元件。 第二集中器元件包括第二开口区域和第二出口区域 - 包括第二后表面区域和第二拐角区域。 此外，该结构包括0.10mm的第一曲率半径和较小的表征第一角结构和第二角结构的第一曲率半径，在第一出射区域和第一光伏器件的第一表面区域之间的第一耦合区域。 该结构还包括0.10mm的第二曲率半径和较小的表征第一集中器元件和第二集中器元件之间的区域。

公开(公告)号：US08173890B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US12360078

申请日：2009-01-26

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

IPC: H02N6/00 ,  C03B17/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池集中器结构包括具有第一开口区域的第一集中器元件和包括第一后​​表面区域和第一拐角区域的第一出口区域。 该结构还包括与第一集中器元件整体形成的第二集中器元件。 第二集中器元件包括第二开口区域和第二出口区域 - 包括第二后表面区域和第二拐角区域。 另外，该结构包括表示第一角结构和第二角结构的第一曲率半径为0.25mm和更小，在第一出射区域和第一光伏器件的第一表面区域之间的第一耦合区域。 该结构进一步包括0.15mm以下的第二曲率半径，并且表示第一集中器元件和第二集中器元件之间的区域。

公开(公告)号：US08168884B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12327743

申请日：2009-01-07

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson ,  Alelie Funcell

IPC: H02N6/00 ,  C03B17/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element.

Abstract translation: 太阳能电池集中器结构包括具有第一开口区域的第一集中器元件和包括第一后​​表面区域和第一拐角区域的第一出口区域。 该结构还包括与第一集中器元件整体形成的第二集中器元件。 第二集中器元件包括第二开口区域和第二出口区域 - 包括第二后表面区域和第二拐角区域。 另外，该结构包括表示第一角结构和第二角结构的第一曲率半径为0.25mm和更小，在第一出射区域和第一光伏器件的第一表面区域之间的第一耦合区域。 该结构进一步包括0.15mm以下的第二曲率半径，并且表示第一集中器元件和第二集中器元件之间的区域。

公开(公告)号：US08119902B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US12121788

申请日：2008-05-16

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: B29D11/00278 ,  C03B18/14 ,  C03B35/184 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A glass concentrator for manufacture of solar energy conversion module is provided including a webbing that has a load sustenance characteristic and a hail impact resistance characteristic based on a first thickness of the webbing. The concentrator also includes a plurality of elongated concentrating elements integrally formed with the webbing. Each of the elongated concentrating elements has an aperture region, an exit region and two side regions, which bears a geometric concentration characteristic provided by a highly reflective side regions and an aperture-to-exit scale ratio in a range from about 1.8 to about 4.5. The glass concentrator can be attached with a plurality of photovoltaic strips cumulatively on each and every exit regions and clamped with a rigid or flexible back cover member to form a solar concentrator module for converting sunlight to electric energy. The solar concentrator module based on certain embodiments meets the industrial qualification standards.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造太阳能转换模块的玻璃浓缩器，其包括基于织带的第一厚度具有负载维持特性和防冰雹冲击特性的织带。 集中器还包括与织带一体形成的多个细长的集中元件。 每个细长的浓缩元件具有开口区域，出口区域和两个侧面区域，其具有由高反射侧面区域提供的几何浓度特性和约1.8至约4.5的范围内的孔径与出口比例 。 玻璃浓缩器可以在每个出口区域上累积多个光伏条带，并用刚性或柔性的后盖构件夹紧，形成用于将阳光转换成电能的太阳能集中器模块。 基于某些实施例的太阳能集中器模块满足工业鉴定标准。

公开(公告)号：US08049098B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12200921

申请日：2008-08-28

Applicant: Kevin R. Gibson

Inventor： Kevin R. Gibson

IPC: H02N6/00 ,  C03B17/00

CPC classification number: C03B18/14 ,  C03B13/14 ,  C03B29/025 ,  C03C19/00 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: The invention provides a solar concentrator structure including a first concentrating element. The first concentrating element includes a first aperture region, a first exit region, a first side and a second side. The solar concentrator structure further includes a second or more concentrating elements integrally coupled with the first concentrating element in a parallel manner. The second concentrating element includes a second aperture region, a second exit region, the third side, and a fourth side. The third side joins with the second side to form an apex notch structure characterized by a radius of curvature. Additionally, the solar concentrator structure includes a separation region by a width separating the first exit region from the second exit region and a triangular region including the apex notch structure and a base defined by the separation region and a refractive index of about 1 characterizing the triangular region.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种包括第一浓缩元件的太阳能集中器结构。 第一集中元件包括第一开口区域，第一出口区域，第一侧面和第二侧面。 太阳能集中器结构还包括以平行方式与第一集中元件整体联接的第二或更多个集中元件。 第二集中元件包括第二开口区域，第二出口区域，第三侧面和第四侧面。 第三面与第二面连接以形成以曲率半径为特征的顶点凹口结构。 此外，太阳能集中器结构包括通过将第一出口区域与第二出口区域分开的宽度的分离区域和包括顶点切口结构的三角形区域和由分离区域限定的基部，并且折射率为约1，表征三角形 地区。