公开(公告)号：US09634168B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US13198539

申请日：2011-08-04

申请人： Joseph Laia ,  Anil Vijayendran ,  Adam C. Sherman

发明人： Joseph Laia ,  Anil Vijayendran ,  Adam C. Sherman

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/36 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/46

CPC分类号： H01L31/05 ,  F24S25/40 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  H01L31/0201 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules having specially configured attachment structures for securing these modules to building structures and other BIP modules. In certain embodiments, a BIP module includes a base sheet supporting photovoltaic cells and having a rigid polymer portion and a flexible polymer portion. The flexible portion is designed to be penetrated with mechanical fasteners during installation. The flexible portion may include fastening pointers and/or through holes for identifying specific penetration locations. The rigid portion provides necessary structural rigidity and support to the module and more specifically to the photovoltaic cells. In certain other embodiments, a BIP module includes an adhesive bumper strip disposed along one edge of the module and configured for secure this module with respect to another module. During installation, the strip is positioned between a back sealing sheet of one module and a front sealing sheet of another module.

公开(公告)号：US20130067836A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13234454

申请日：2011-09-16

申请人： Adam C. Sherman

发明人： Adam C. Sherman

IPC分类号： E04D13/18 ,  E04B1/38

CPC分类号： H02S20/25 ,  H02S20/22 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/14

摘要： Provided are novel building integrable interconnection structures having field-configurable shapes and methods of installing thereof. An interconnection structure may be cut or otherwise modified in the field during installation to form one or more openings. These openings can then be positioned around various obstacles that are frequently present in building installation areas. Some examples of such obstacles include chimneys, vents, and skylights. In some embodiments, the interconnection structures can be provided as part of a set or configured to be installed in an array with building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules of the same size. This installation configuration allows preserving an offset between adjacent rows of the array. Furthermore, the interconnection structures can have the same perimeter features as the BIPV modules, such as electrical connectors and moisture flaps. These features provide electrical continuity and sealing characteristics in an array of BIPV modules despite the presence of obstacles on building structures.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有现场可配置形状的新颖的建筑可集成互连结构及其安装方法。 互连结构可以在安装期间在现场切割或以其它方式进行修改以形成一个或多个开口。 然后，这些开口可以定位在建筑物安装区域中经常存在的各种障碍物周围。 这些障碍的一些例子包括烟囱，通风口和天窗。 在一些实施例中，互连结构可以作为一组的一部分提供，或者被配置为安装在具有相同尺寸的建筑物可集成光伏（BIPV）模块的阵列中。 此安装配置允许保留阵列的相邻行之间的偏移量。 此外，互连结构可以具有与BIPV模块相同的外围特征，例如电连接器和湿气襟翼。 尽管在建筑结构上存在障碍物，但这些特征提供了BIPV模块阵列中的电气连续性和密封特性。

公开(公告)号：US09577133B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US13298178

申请日：2011-11-16

申请人： Adam C. Sherman

发明人： Adam C. Sherman

IPC分类号： H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01R13/72 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S40/36

CPC分类号： H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  H01R13/72 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Provided are novel Building Integrable Photovoltaic (BIPV) modules having one or more connectors that are movable between extended and retracted positions. Connector adjustment may be performed in the field, for example, during installation of a module. In certain embodiments, a connector includes a connector body and extension body. The extension body flexibly attaches the connector body to the module and allows the connector body to move with respect to the module edge. In an extended position, the connector body is positioned closer to the edge and is configured to make electrical connections to a joiner connector for interconnecting with an adjacent module. In a retracted positioned, the connector body is positioned further from the edge and is configured to make electrical connections to a jumper for interconnecting the conductive elements of the connector. In certain embodiments, a jumper does not protrude beyond the edge when connected to the connector body.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有一个或多个可在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动的连接器的新型建筑可积分光伏（BIPV）模块。 可以在现场进行连接器调整，例如在安装模块期间。 在某些实施例中，连接器包括连接器本体和延伸体。 延伸体将连接器主体柔性地连接到模块，并允许连接器主体相对于模块边缘移动。 在延伸位置，连接器本体位于更靠近边缘的位置，并被配置为与连接器连接器进行电连接以与相邻模块互连。 在缩回位置中，连接器主体定位成更远离边缘，并且被配置成与跳线电连接以互连连接器的导电元件。 在某些实施例中，当连接到连接器主体时，跳线不会突出超出边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20160061355A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14476562

申请日：2014-09-03

申请人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Brian S. Park

发明人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Brian S. Park

IPC分类号： F16L3/223 ,  F16L3/06

CPC分类号： F24D13/02 ,  Y02B30/26

摘要： Embodiments provide a wire retaining apparatus including a base and a plurality of retention members. The base has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and an upper side and a lower side. The plurality of retention members extend away from the upper side of the base. Each retention member includes a wall portion and a flange portion that protrudes from an upper peripheral portion of the wall portion. The flange portion is angled upwardly away from the upper side of the base forming a retention gap to receive one or more wires of different diameter.

摘要翻译： 实施例提供一种电线保持装置，其包括基座和多个保持构件。 底座具有与第一端相对的第一端和第二端以及上侧和下侧。 多个保持构件远离基座的上侧延伸。 每个保持构件包括从壁部的上周部突出的壁部和凸缘部。 凸缘部分从基座的上侧向上倾斜，形成保持间隙以容纳一个或多个不同直径的导线。

公开(公告)号：US09112080B1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US13046461

申请日：2011-03-11

申请人： Jason S. Corneille ,  Michael Meyers ,  Adam C. Sherman ,  Nazir Ahmad

发明人： Jason S. Corneille ,  Michael Meyers ,  Adam C. Sherman ,  Nazir Ahmad

IPC分类号： H01L31/0465 ,  H01L31/05

CPC分类号： H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H01L31/0465 ,  H01L31/0481 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/186 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H02S40/42 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules and methods of fabricating thereof. A module may be fabricated from an insert having one or more photovoltaic cells by electrically interconnecting and mechanically integrating one or more connectors with the insert. Each connector may have one or more conductive elements, such as metal sockets and/or pins. At least two of all conductive elements are electrically connected to the photovoltaic cells using, for example, bus bars. These and other electrical components are electrically insulated using a temperature resistant material having a Relative Temperature Index (RTI) of at least about 115° C. The insulation may be provided before or during module fabrication by, for example, providing a prefabricated insulating housing and/or injection molding the temperature resistant material. The temperature resistant material and/or other materials may be used for mechanical integration of the one or more connectors with the insert.

摘要翻译： 提供了新型建筑可积分光伏（BIP）模块及其制造方法。 可以通过将一个或多个连接器与插入件电互连并机械地集成，从具有一个或多个光伏电池的插件制造模块。 每个连接器可以具有一个或多个导电元件，例如金属插座和/或引脚。 使用例如汇流条，所有导电元件中的至少两个电连接到光伏电池。 这些和其它电气部件使用具有至少约115℃的相对温度指数（RTI）的耐温材料进行电绝缘。绝缘可以在模块制造之前或期间提供，例如通过提供预制绝缘壳体和 /或注射成型耐温材料。 耐温材料和/或其他材料可以用于一个或多个连接器与插入件的机械一体化。

公开(公告)号：US09236832B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US13277509

申请日：2011-10-20

申请人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers ,  Jason Corneille

发明人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers ,  Jason Corneille

IPC分类号： H01R11/00 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/52

CPC分类号： H02S40/34 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y10T29/49355

摘要： Provided are novel interconnecting strips for electrically connecting building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules in a photovoltaic array. An interconnecting strip can be provided between a building structure and the BIPV modules, with electrical connections established by lowering the modules onto the strip previously positioned on the structure. The strip can includes two or more terminal groups aligned with different rows of BIPV modules. Each terminal group includes two or more connector terminals for connecting to the modules in that row. The interconnecting strip also includes leads extending between terminal groups and connecting connector terminals of different groups. In certain embodiments, terminal groups are offset with respect to adjacent groups to align with BIPV modules that are similarly offset to provide a moisture barrier. The interconnecting strip may be reconfigured in the field to provide different electrical connection schemes among BIPV modules.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于在光伏阵列中电连接建筑物可聚合光伏（BIPV）模块的新型互连条。 可以在建筑结构和BIPV模块之间提供互连条，其中通过将模块降低到先前位于结构上的条上而建立电连接。 条带可以包括与不同行的BIPV模块对准的两个或更多个端子组。 每个终端组包括用于连接到该行中的模块的两个或更多个连接器端子。 互连条还包括在端子组之间延伸的引线和不同组的连接端子。 在某些实施例中，端子组相对于相邻组偏移以与BIPV模块对准，其类似地偏移以提供湿气屏障。 可以在现场重新配置互连条以在BIPV模块之间提供不同的电连接方案。

公开(公告)号：US08887453B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13108749

申请日：2011-05-16

申请人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers

发明人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers

IPC分类号： E04D13/18 ,  E04H14/00 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/0482 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules include photovoltaic inserts for producing electrical power and supporting structures for mechanically attaching and supporting the insert with respect to a building structure, such as roof tops. The supporting structures may include ventilation ribs that form ventilation channels under the photovoltaic insert and, in certain embodiments, under other components of the module. These ribs may be used to provide mechanical support to the entire module. In specific embodiments, ventilation channels of one module are configured to coincide with ventilation channels of one or more other like modules and to form a continuous channel along the roof edge. The supporting structures may be used to form moisture barriers in between two modules, such as side glitters. In certain embodiments, supporting structures are separate components and are attached to the insert to form a module during fabrication or installation of the module on a building structure.

摘要翻译： 构建可积分光伏（BIP）模块包括用于产生电力的光伏插件和用于相对于建筑结构（例如屋顶）机械地附接和支撑插入件的支撑结构。 支撑结构可以包括在光伏插件下形成通风通道的通风肋，并且在某些实施例中，在模块的其他部件下形成通风肋。 这些肋可用于为整个模块提供机械支撑。 在具体实施例中，一个模块的通风通道被配置为与一个或多个其它类似模块的通风通道一致并沿着屋顶边缘形成连续通道。 支撑结构可用于在两个模块之间形成湿气屏障，例如侧面闪光。 在某些实施例中，支撑结构是分离的部件，并且在将模块制造或安装在建筑物结构上时，附接到插入件以形成模块。

公开(公告)号：US20130118558A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13298178

申请日：2011-11-16

申请人： Adam C. Sherman

发明人： Adam C. Sherman

IPC分类号： H01L31/048

CPC分类号： H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  H01R13/72 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Provided are novel Building Integrable Photovoltaic (BIPV) modules having one or more connectors that are movable between extended and retracted positions. Connector adjustment may be performed in the field, for example, during installation of a module. In certain embodiments, a connector includes a connector body and extension body. The extension body flexibly attaches the connector body to the module and allows the connector body to move with respect to the module edge. In an extended position, the connector body is positioned closer to the edge and is configured to make electrical connections to a joiner connector for interconnecting with an adjacent module. In a retracted positioned, the connector body is positioned further from the edge and is configured to make electrical connections to a jumper for interconnecting the conductive elements of the connector. In certain embodiments, a jumper does not protrude beyond the edge when connected to the connector body.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有一个或多个可在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动的连接器的新型建筑可积分光伏（BIPV）模块。 可以在现场进行连接器调整，例如在安装模块期间。 在某些实施例中，连接器包括连接器本体和延伸体。 延伸体将连接器主体柔性地连接到模块，并允许连接器主体相对于模块边缘移动。 在延伸位置，连接器本体位于更靠近边缘的位置，并被配置为与连接器连接器进行电连接以与相邻模块互连。 在缩回位置中，连接器主体定位成更远离边缘，并且被配置成与跳线电连接以互连连接器的导电元件。 在某些实施例中，当连接到连接器主体时，跳线不会突出超出边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20130098420A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13277509

申请日：2011-10-20

申请人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers ,  Jason Corneille

发明人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers ,  Jason Corneille

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01R4/28

CPC分类号： H02S40/34 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y10T29/49355

摘要： Provided are novel interconnecting strips for electrically connecting building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules in a photovoltaic array. An interconnecting strip can be provided between a building structure and the BIPV modules, with electrical connections established by lowering the modules onto the strip previously positioned on the structure. The strip can includes two or more terminal groups aligned with different rows of BIPV modules. Each terminal group includes two or more connector terminals for connecting to the modules in that row. The interconnecting strip also includes leads extending between terminal groups and connecting connector terminals of different groups. In certain embodiments, terminal groups are offset with respect to adjacent groups to align with BIPV modules that are similarly offset to provide a moisture barrier. The interconnecting strip may be reconfigured in the field to provide different electrical connection schemes among BIPV modules.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于在光伏阵列中电连接建筑物可聚合光伏（BIPV）模块的新型互连条。 可以在建筑结构和BIPV模块之间提供互连条，其中通过将模块降低到先前位于结构上的条上而建立电连接。 条带可以包括与不同行的BIPV模块对准的两个或更多个端子组。 每个终端组包括用于连接到该行中的模块的两个或更多个连接器端子。 互连条还包括在端子组之间延伸的引线和不同组的连接端子。 在某些实施例中，端子组相对于相邻组偏移以与BIPV模块对准，其类似地偏移以提供湿气屏障。 可以在现场重新配置互连条以在BIPV模块之间提供不同的电连接方案。

公开(公告)号：US20120291848A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13108749

申请日：2011-05-16

申请人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers

发明人： Adam C. Sherman ,  Michael Meyers

IPC分类号： H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/0482 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules include photovoltaic inserts for producing electrical power and supporting structures for mechanically attaching and supporting the insert with respect to a building structure, such as roof tops. The supporting structures may include ventilation ribs that form ventilation channels under the photovoltaic insert and, in certain embodiments, under other components of the module. These ribs may be used to provide mechanical support to the entire module. In specific embodiments, ventilation channels of one module are configured to coincide with ventilation channels of one or more other like modules and to form a continuous channel along the roof edge. The supporting structures may be used to form moisture barriers in between two modules, such as side glitters. In certain embodiments, supporting structures are separate components and are attached to the insert to form a module during fabrication or installation of the module on a building structure.

摘要翻译： 构建可积分光伏（BIP）模块包括用于产生电力的光伏插件和用于相对于建筑结构（例如屋顶）机械地附接和支撑插入件的支撑结构。 支撑结构可以包括在光伏插件下形成通风通道的通风肋，并且在某些实施例中，在模块的其他部件下形成通风肋。 这些肋可用于为整个模块提供机械支撑。 在具体实施例中，一个模块的通风通道被配置为与一个或多个其它类似模块的通风通道一致并沿着屋顶边缘形成连续通道。 支撑结构可用于在两个模块之间形成湿气屏障，例如侧面闪光。 在某些实施例中，支撑结构是分离的部件，并且在将模块制造或安装在建筑物结构上时，附接到插入件以形成模块。