公开(公告)号：US09647157B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US13911955

申请日：2013-06-06

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Jack Raymond West ,  Brian Atchley ,  Tyrus Hudson

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S20/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/042 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/613 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/801 ,  F24S2025/807 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An attachment point apparatus and system for photovoltaic arrays is disclosed as well as an installed photovoltaic array using attachment apparatus. One embodiment provides a rail for receiving a PV module, including a rail member located substantially beneath at least a portion of a second photovoltaic module and having a first end located near a gap between a first and second photovoltaic modules. An embodiment also provides a second photovoltaic module which is substantially coplanar with and located between a first and third photovoltaic modules and wherein said rail member is connected to the first, second, and third photovoltaic modules and attached to a support structure by a first and second attachment brackets. A further embodiment provides a lever clip, said lever clip comprising a head portion connecting a photovoltaic module to a rail, a lever portion extending away from a head portion, and a retaining portion near an end of a lever portion wherein the lever portion acts as a lever to rotate the head portion during installation such that the head portion secures the photovoltaic module to a frame.

公开(公告)号：US09599280B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14504168

申请日：2014-10-01

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Jack Raymond West ,  Tyrus Hawkes Hudson

IPC: F24J2/52 ,  F16M13/02 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/24 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  E04D13/00 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/613 ,  F24S25/67 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/02 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/24 ,  H02S30/00 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with respect to a planar surface of the modules. Various couplings may engage within the groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array with a pivot-fit connection. Further examples of the present technology operate with PV modules having frames without grooves, or with PV modules where the frame is omitted altogether.

公开(公告)号：US20170054038A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15346444

申请日：2016-11-08

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Jiunn Benjamin Heng ,  Jianming Fu ,  Zheng Xu ,  Bobby Yang

IPC: H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/048

CPC classification number: H01L31/0201 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/022433 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0488 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0684 ,  H01L31/0747 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  Y02E10/547

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a solar module. The solar module includes a front-side cover, a back-side cover, and a plurality of solar cells situated between the front- and back-side covers. A respective solar cell includes a multi-layer semiconductor structure, a front-side electrode situated above the multi-layer semiconductor structure, and a back-side electrode situated below the multi-layer semiconductor structure. Each of the front-side and the back-side electrodes comprises a metal grid. A respective metal grid comprises a plurality of finger lines and a single busbar coupled to the finger lines. The single busbar is configured to collect current from the finger lines.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供一种太阳能模块。 太阳能组件包括前侧盖，后侧盖和位于前侧盖和后盖之间的多个太阳能电池。 各个太阳能电池包括多层半导体结构，位于多层半导体结构之上的前侧电极和位于多层半导体结构下方的背面电极。 前侧和后侧电极中的每一个包括金属网格。 相应的金属网格包括多个指状线和耦合到指线的单个母线。 单个母线被配置为从指线收集电流。

公开(公告)号：US09574588B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US13410149

申请日：2012-03-01

Applicant: Jack Raymond West ,  Hans-Christoph Haenlein

Inventor： Jack Raymond West ,  Hans-Christoph Haenlein

IPC: H02S20/23 ,  F16B5/10 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F24J2/46

CPC classification number: F16B5/10 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/16 ,  F24S25/20 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/67 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/6006 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T403/553 ,  Y10T403/70

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 光伏（PV）模块框架和耦合系统使得能够将PV模块附接到屋顶或其他安装表面，而不需要使用独立的结构支撑构件，其直接连接并形成在所形成的PV阵列中的多个PV模块之间并跨越。 该装置提供一种平行联接，用于将平行框架构件的外表面以一对侧布置的方式牢固地互锁在一起，以形成具有改进的结构载荷分布的阵列。 联接器可以沿着框架的长度在基本上任何位置处附接到框架中的槽，从而使得能够沿x轴和y轴彼此互连相邻的PV模块。 该装置还可以提供旋转部分和锁定部分，用于直接连接到安装表面的安装支架，接地齿和用于联锁和对准阵列中的PV模块的扭锁接合装置。

公开(公告)号：US09548696B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US14625281

申请日：2015-02-18

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Brian Atchley ,  Geoffrey Fedoroff ,  Joe O'Connor ,  Jack Raymond West ,  Ian Crecelius

IPC: H01L31/044 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H01L31/18 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H02S20/24 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F24J2/46

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/16 ,  F24S25/61 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S25/67 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/02 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2025/802 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02S20/24 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A solar array with successive rows of photovoltaic modules angled in opposing directions forming peaks and valleys between the rows with the valleys (i.e.: lower sides of the photovoltaic module rows) being mounted close together and the peaks (i.e.: upper sides of the photovoltaic module rows) being mounted far apart to improve system aerodynamics and permit ease of access for installers. Included is a system for connecting the upper sides of the photovoltaic modules to connectors that slide on bars extending between upper and lower mounting bases and for pivot locking the lower sides of the photovoltaic modules to the lower mounting bases.

Abstract translation: 具有连续行的光伏模块的太阳能阵列在相反的方向上成角度，在具有谷（即，光伏模块行的下侧）的行之间形成峰和谷，其紧密地安装在一起，并且峰（即：光伏模块的上侧 行）安装得很远，以提高系统空气动力学，并允许安装人员方便的访问。 包括用于将光伏模块的上侧连接到在上和下安装基座之间延伸的杆上滑动的连接器并且用于将光伏模块的下侧枢转锁定到下安装基座的系统。

公开(公告)号：US09489103B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US13426487

申请日：2012-03-21

Applicant: Travis Z. Brier ,  Peter Rive ,  Jenna Kappelt ,  Damien C. Scott ,  Michael Lazzareschi

Inventor： Travis Z. Brier ,  Peter Rive ,  Jenna Kappelt ,  Damien C. Scott ,  Michael Lazzareschi

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F2203/04803 ,  G06F2217/06

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for performing design automation on a mobile computer system. In one example embodiment the present invention includes a computer-implemented method comprising storing design automation data on a mobile device, displaying a plurality of design automation process steps to a user, the plurality of design automation process steps guiding the user through a design automation process for a project, receiving design automation input data from the user in the mobile device for a plurality of the design automation process steps, executing one or more data processing algorithms specific to at least one of the design automation process steps, and generating output data for the design project.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于在移动计算机系统上执行设计自动化的系统和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中，本发明包括计算机实现的方法，包括在移动设备上存储设计自动化数据，向用户显示多个设计自动化过程步骤，所述多个设计自动化过程步骤引导用户通过设计自动化过程 对于项目，在多个设计自动化处理步骤中，从移动设备中的用户接收设计自动化输入数据，执行特定于至少一个设计自动化处理步骤的一个或多个数据处理算法，以及生成用于 设计项目。

公开(公告)号：US09441295B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US12952127

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: Yan Rozenzon ,  Robert T. Trujillo ,  Steven C. Beese

Inventor： Yan Rozenzon ,  Robert T. Trujillo ,  Steven C. Beese

IPC: C23C16/455 ,  C30B25/14

CPC classification number: C23C16/45565 ,  C23C16/45512 ,  C23C16/45514 ,  C23C16/45561 ,  C23C16/45563 ,  C23C16/45578 ,  C30B25/14 ,  Y10T137/8158

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a gas-delivery system for delivering reaction gas to a reactor chamber. The gas-delivery system includes a main gas-inlet port for receiving reaction gases and a gas-delivery plate that includes a plurality of gas channels. A gas channel includes a plurality of gas holes for allowing the reaction gases to enter the reactor chamber from the gas channel. The gas-delivery system further includes a plurality of sub-gas lines coupling together the main gas-inlet port and the gas-delivery plate, and a respective sub-gas line is configured to deliver a portion of the received reaction gases to a corresponding gas channel.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供了一种用于将反应气体输送到反应室的气体输送系统。 气体输送系统包括用于接收反应气体的主气体入口和包括多个气体通道的气体输送板。 气体通道包括用于允许反应气体从气体通道进入反应室的多个气孔。 气体输送系统还包括将主气体入口和气体输送板连接在一起的多个子气体管线，并且相应的副气体管线被配置为将一部分接收的反应气体输送到相应的 气体通道。

公开(公告)号：US09412884B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14510008

申请日：2014-10-08

Applicant: Silevo, Inc.

Inventor： Jiunn Benjamin Heng ,  Jianming Fu ,  Zheng Xu ,  Bobby Yang

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/0747 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S40/36

CPC classification number: H01L31/0201 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0684 ,  H01L31/0747 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02E10/547

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a solar module. The solar module includes a front-side cover, a back-side cover, and a plurality of solar cells situated between the front- and back-side covers. A respective solar cell includes a multi-layer semiconductor structure, a front-side electrode situated above the multi-layer semiconductor structure, and a back-side electrode situated below the multi-layer semiconductor structure. Each of the front-side and the back-side electrodes comprises a metal grid. A respective metal grid comprises a plurality of finger lines and a single busbar coupled to the finger lines. The single busbar is configured to collect current from the finger lines.

公开(公告)号：US20160190798A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14681705

申请日：2015-04-08

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Sandeep Narla ,  Alex Mayer ,  Soren Jensen

IPC: H02H7/20 ,  H02J1/00 ,  H02H7/122 ,  H02M7/44

CPC classification number: H02H7/20 ,  H02H7/122 ,  H02J1/00 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02M7/44 ,  Y02E10/563

Abstract: A solid state circuit for performing rapid shutdown of a photovoltaic power generation system includes a pair of high voltage power transistors connected between a photovoltaic array and a pair of high voltage lines that function to supply power generated by the photovoltaic array to a DC to AC inverter. The solid state circuit further includes a control circuit configured so that when the photovoltaic power generation system operates under normal conditions, the control circuit maintains the pair of high voltage power transistors in the on state so that power produced by the photovoltaic array can be transmitted to the DC to AC inverter through the pair of high voltage lines. The control circuit is further configured so that upon receiving a rapid shutdown command, the control circuit turns off the pair of high voltage power transistors to thereby electrically disconnect the photovoltaic array from the pair of power lines.

Abstract translation: 用于执行光伏发电系统的快速关闭的固态电路包括连接在光伏阵列和一对高压线路之间的一对高压功率晶体管，其功能是将由光伏阵列产生的功率提供给DC至AC逆变器 。 固态电路还包括控制电路，其被配置为使得当光伏发电系统在正常条件下工作时，控制电路将该对高压功率晶体管保持在导通状态，使得由光伏阵列产生的功率可以传输到 直流到交流逆变器通过一对高压线路。 控制电路还被配置为使得在接收到快速关断命令时，控制电路关闭该对高压功率晶体管，从而使光电阵列与一对电力线电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20160163888A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14857653

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: SolarCity Corporation

Inventor： Anand J. Reddy

IPC: H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/05

CPC classification number: H01L31/022433 ,  B23P19/04 ,  H01L31/0443 ,  H01L31/049 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  H01L31/1876 ,  H01L31/188 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an electrode grid positioned at least on a first surface of a photovoltaic structure. The electrode grid can include a number of finger lines and an edge busbar positioned at an edge of the photovoltaic structure. The edge busbar can include one or more paste-alignment structures configured to facilitate confinement of conductive paste used for bonding the edge busbar to an opposite edge busbar of an adjacent photovoltaic structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供了一种至少位于光伏结构的第一表面上的电极栅格。 电极栅格可以包括多个指状线和位于光伏结构的边缘处的边缘母线。 边缘汇流排可以包括一个或多个粘贴对准结构，其被配置为便于将用于将边缘汇流条连接到相邻光伏结构的相对边缘汇流条上的导电浆料的限制。