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公开(公告)号:US20180212565A1
公开(公告)日:2018-07-26
申请号:US15745684
申请日:2016-07-05
Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
Inventor: Leonardo C. Lopez , Joseph A. Langmaid , Gerald K. Eurich , John C. McKeen
CPC classification number: H02S99/00 , F16B45/00 , F24S2020/13 , F24S2025/022 , F24S2025/6004 , G09F3/00 , H02S20/23 , H02S20/25 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20
Abstract: A photovoltaic array system comprising: (a) a plurality of photovoltaic components that are configured to be connected together; and (b) one or more alignment features located on at least two of the plurality of photovoltaic components; wherein the one or more alignment features are located in a side edge region of at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic components and in a top edge region of at least one of the plurality of photovoltaic components, and the one or more alignment features indicate when two or more of the plurality of photovoltaic components are aligned relative to each other so that the two or more photovoltaic components can be mated together to form a fixed connection.
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公开(公告)号:US10734942B2
公开(公告)日:2020-08-04
申请号:US15739671
申请日:2016-06-20
Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Inventor: Leonardo C. Lopez , Gerald K. Eurich , Kurt A. Koppi , Joseph A. Langmaid
IPC: H01L31/044 , H02S40/36 , H02S20/25 , H01L31/0203
Abstract: A photovoltaic module comprising: (a) a photovoltaic laminate including: (i) one or more connectors connected to and extending from the photovoltaic laminate, and (ii) one or more integrated frames each including one or more engagement features, and the one or more integrated frames being in communication with each of the one or more connectors; and wherein the one or more engagement features are asymmetrical so that each of the one or more connectors can only be installed in each of the one or more integrated frames in a single configuration; and wherein each of the one or more integrated frames are connected to the photovoltaic laminate in a location proximate to the one or more connectors so that the one or more integrated frames provide support to the one or more connectors during the manufacturing process, during use, during installation, or a combination thereof.
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公开(公告)号:US09184310B2
公开(公告)日:2015-11-10
申请号:US14358513
申请日:2014-08-08
Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
Inventor: James R. Keenihan , Joe A. Langmaid , Gerald K. Eurich , Michael J. Lesniak , Michael H. Mazor , Robert J. Cleereman , Ryan S. Gaston
IPC: H01R31/08 , H01L31/02 , H02S20/25 , H01R13/703 , H01R31/00 , H01L31/05 , H01L31/18 , H01R12/79 , H02S40/34 , H02S40/36 , H01L31/048 , H01R13/639 , H02S20/23 , H01R13/05 , H01R13/11
CPC classification number: H01L31/02013 , H01L31/02008 , H01L31/048 , H01L31/05 , H01L31/0508 , H01L31/18 , H01R12/79 , H01R13/055 , H01R13/113 , H01R13/639 , H01R13/7032 , H01R31/00 , H02S20/23 , H02S20/25 , H02S40/34 , H02S40/36 , Y02A30/62 , Y02B10/12 , Y02E10/50 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T29/49355 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a connector device and method that can more easily electrically connect a plurality of PV devices or photovoltaic system components and/or locate these devices/components upon a building structure. It also may optionally provide some additional sub-components (e.g. at least one bypass diode and/or an indicator means) and may enhance the serviceability of the device.
Abstract translation: 本发明以可以更容易地电连接多个PV装置或光伏系统部件和/或将这些装置/部件定位在建筑结构上的连接器装置和方法为前提。 它还可以可选地提供一些额外的子部件(例如,至少一个旁路二极管和/或指示器装置),并且可以增强装置的可使用性。
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公开(公告)号:US20170331415A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-16
申请号:US15526480
申请日:2015-10-21
Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Inventor: Kurt A. Koppi , Leonardo C. Lopez , Abhijit A. Namjoshi , Gerald K. Eurich , Jay M. Tudor , Joseph A. Langmaid , Mark J. Lux , Matthew A. Stempki
Abstract: An integrated frame comprising: (a) an integration portion that forms a cantilever connection with a stack of material, (b) a cover connected to and extending from the integration portion, and (c) a pair of extensions connected to and extending from the cover, wherein the cover extends over and protects a connector that is connected to and extending from the stack of material.
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公开(公告)号:US20150129032A1
公开(公告)日:2015-05-14
申请号:US14604204
申请日:2015-01-23
Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Inventor: Robert Cleereman , Michael J. Lesniak , James R. Keenihan , Joe A. Langmaid , Ryan Gaston , Gerald K. Eurich , Michelle L. Boven
CPC classification number: H01L31/02013 , H01L31/02008 , H01L31/048 , H01L31/05 , H01L31/0508 , H01L31/18 , H01R12/79 , H01R13/055 , H01R13/113 , H01R13/639 , H01R13/7032 , H01R31/00 , H02S20/23 , H02S20/25 , H02S40/34 , H02S40/36 , Y02A30/62 , Y02B10/12 , Y02E10/50 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T29/49355 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PVD”) and method of use, more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with an integral locator and electrical terminal mechanism for transferring current to or from the improved photovoltaic device and the use as a system.
Abstract translation: 本发明以改进的光伏器件(“PVD”)和使用方法为前提,更具体地说,涉及一种具有整体定位器和电气端子机构的改进的光伏器件,用于将电流传递到改进的光伏器件或从改进的光伏器件传输电流,并将其用作 系统。
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公开(公告)号:US20190109559A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-11
申请号:US16097122
申请日:2016-07-05
Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Inventor: Joseph A. Langmaid , Leonardo C. Lopez , Gerald K. Eurich , Stephen G. Pisklak
Abstract: A plurality of photovoltaic components (3) comprising: (a) one or more rows of overlapping active components (20) comprising a plurality of connection members (10) and (b) one or more flashing components (60) comprising a plurality of connection members (10); wherein the plurality of connection members (10) of the one or more rows of overlapping active components (20) and the plurality of connection members (10) of the flashing components (60) form a mating relationship in a mating region so that the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the one or more flashing components are connected together such that fluid is prevented from passing between the one or more rows of overlapping active components and the one or more flashing components in the mating region, and wherein the connection members are located inward of a peripheral edge and/or prevent wind uplift.
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公开(公告)号:US20180219512A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-02
申请号:US15745673
申请日:2016-07-01
Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
Inventor: Joseph A. Langmaid , Leonardo C. Lopez , Gerald K. Eurich
CPC classification number: H02S99/00 , F24S25/613 , F24S2020/13 , F24S2025/022 , F24S2025/6004 , G09F3/00 , H02S20/23 , H02S20/25 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20
Abstract: A photovoltaic array comprising: three or more overlapping rows of photovoltaic modules wherein at alternating ends, adjacent rows of photovoltaic modules are interconnected by a row-to-row flashing piece wherein a first row of photovoltaic modules extend a distance beyond a second row of photovoltaic modules and a third row of photovoltaic modules and the second row of photovoltaic modules is in communication with one or more flashing components that extend the second row of photovoltaic modules at least the distance that the first row of photovoltaic modules extend.
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公开(公告)号:US20170248344A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-31
申请号:US15516556
申请日:2015-10-08
Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Inventor: Keith L. Kauffmann , Leonardo C. Lopez , Gerald K. Eurich , Patrick M. Kelleher , Joseph A. Langmaid , Mark J. Lux , Abhijit A. Namjoshi , Chad V. Schuette , Matthew A. Stempki , Jay M. Tudor , Kwanho Yang
CPC classification number: F24S25/40 , F24S20/69 , F24S25/632 , F24S25/636 , F24S2020/13 , F24S2025/021 , F24S2080/09 , H02S20/23 , H02S20/25 , Y02B10/12 , Y02B10/20 , Y02E10/47
Abstract: A photovoltaic module comprising: a base plate and a photovoltaic laminate that are connected together; wherein the photovoltaic module is configured to be directly connected to a roofing structure and provide roofing functions, and wherein the photovoltaic laminate is removable from the base plate without damaging the base plate and the base plate retains its roofing functions when the photovoltaic laminate is removed.
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公开(公告)号:US09196756B2
公开(公告)日:2015-11-24
申请号:US14604204
申请日:2015-01-23
Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Inventor: Robert Cleereman , Michael J. Lesniak , James R. Keenihan , Joe A. Langmaid , Ryan Gaston , Gerald K. Eurich , Michelle L. Boven
IPC: E04D13/18 , H01L31/02 , H02S20/25 , H01R13/703 , H01R31/00 , H01L31/05 , H01L31/18 , H01R12/79 , H02S40/34 , H02S40/36 , H01L31/048 , H01R13/639 , H02S20/23 , H01R13/05 , H01R13/11
CPC classification number: H01L31/02013 , H01L31/02008 , H01L31/048 , H01L31/05 , H01L31/0508 , H01L31/18 , H01R12/79 , H01R13/055 , H01R13/113 , H01R13/639 , H01R13/7032 , H01R31/00 , H02S20/23 , H02S20/25 , H02S40/34 , H02S40/36 , Y02A30/62 , Y02B10/12 , Y02E10/50 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T29/49355 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PVD”) and method of use, more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with an integral locator and electrical terminal mechanism for transferring current to or from the improved photovoltaic device and the use as a system.
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