公开(公告)号：US20130032198A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

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： H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/05 ,  B23P11/00 ,  H01L31/02

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.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有专门配置的附件结构的新型建筑可集成光伏（BIP）模块，用于将这些模块固定到建筑结构和其他BIP模块。 在某些实施例中，BIP模块包括支撑光伏电池的基片，并且具有刚性聚合物部分和柔性聚合物部分。 柔性部分设计成在安装期间用机械紧固件穿透。 柔性部分可以包括用于识别特定穿透位置的紧固指针和/或通孔。 刚性部分为模块提供了必要的结构刚度和支撑，更具体地提供了光伏电池。 在某些其他实施例中，BIP模块包括沿着模块的一个边缘设置的粘合缓冲带，并且被配置为相对于另一个模块固定该模块。 在安装期间，条带位于一个模块的背面密封片和另一个模块的前密封片之间。

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：US09231123B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US13043227

申请日：2011-03-08

申请人： Adam C. Sherman

发明人： Adam C. Sherman

IPC分类号： H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H02S40/36 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S40/34

CPC分类号： H01L31/02002 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H01L31/022433 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S40/34 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules having flexible connectors and methods of fabricating thereof. According to various embodiments, a BIP module includes a photovoltaic insert having one or more photovoltaic cells and a flexible connector having a flexible member and a connector member. The flexible member provides flexible mechanical support to the connector member with respect to the insert. The flexible member may include a flat conductive strip, a portion of which is shaped to provide additional flexibility to the flexible member along its width. The connector member encloses one or more conductive elements, such as louvered sockets, which are electrically connected to the photovoltaic insert by the flexible member. In certain embodiments, the same flat conductive strip is used to form a shaped portion as well as conductive element and/or a portion of a bus bar extending into the photovoltaic insert.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有柔性连接器的新型建筑可集成光伏（BIP）模块及其制造方法。 根据各种实施例，BIP模块包括具有一个或多个光伏电池的光伏插件和具有柔性构件和连接器构件的柔性连接器。 柔性构件相对于插入件为连接器构件提供柔性机械支撑。 柔性构件可以包括平坦的导电条，其一部分成形为沿着其宽度向柔性构件提供额外的柔性。 连接器构件包围一个或多个导电元件，例如百叶窗插座，其通过柔性构件电连接到光电插入件。 在某些实施例中，使用相同的平面导电条来形成成形部分以及导电元件和/或延伸到光伏插件中的汇流条的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08631613B1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13039706

申请日：2011-03-03

申请人： Adam C. Sherman

发明人： Adam C. Sherman

IPC分类号： E04H14/00

CPC分类号： H01L31/05 ,  F24S20/69 ,  F24S2020/13 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules and methods of installing thereof. A module may include a photovoltaic insert having at least one photovoltaic cell, a channel provided on one edge of the insert, and an extension provided on the opposite edge. The extension is configured to fit snugly into a corresponding channel of an adjacent module during installation. The two modules may have the same design and form a photovoltaic array, which may involve interconnecting with additional modules. The interconnection prevents lifting of one module with respect another. Therefore, each module needs to be attached to a building structure only along one edge, while the opposite edge is supported by another module. Attachment to the building structure may be in a concealed area of the module, such as a moisture flap, to prevent exposed though holes. This configuration improves moisture sealing properties of the resulting array.

摘要翻译： 提供了新型建筑可集成光伏（BIP）模块及其安装方法。 模块可以包括具有至少一个光伏电池，设置在插入件的一个边缘上的通道和设置在相对边缘上的延伸部的光伏插件。 延伸部被配置成在安装期间紧贴地安装在相邻模块的相应通道中。 两个模块可以具有相同的设计并形成光伏阵列，其可以涉及与附加模块的互连。 互连防止一个模块相对于另一个模块提升。 因此，每个模块仅需要沿着一个边缘连接到建筑结构，而相反的边缘则被另一个模块支撑。 建筑结构的附件可以在模块的隐蔽区域中，例如湿气挡板，以防止暴露在孔中。 该结构改善了所得阵列的湿气密封性能。

公开(公告)号：US20130174885A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13345040

申请日：2012-01-06

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

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

IPC分类号： H01L31/05 ,  H02G3/06

CPC分类号： H01L31/05 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Provided are electrical routing structures for installing on buildings and for interconnecting adjacent rows of building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules at the ends of these rows. The electrical routing structures may be also used for sealing interfaces with other building components, such as asphalt shingles. An electrical routing structure may include a base, top flap, side flap, and one or two connectors. After the structure is installed, the base is aligned with photovoltaic portions of BIPV modules in one row and bridges a gap between photovoltaic portions of BIPV modules in two adjacent rows. The connectors may be used to interconnect BIPV modules positioned at the ends of two adjacent rows.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于安装在建筑物上并用于将这些行的端部的建筑物可聚合光伏（BIPV）模块的相邻行互连的电路由结构。 电路由结构还可以用于与其他建筑部件（例如沥青瓦片）的密封接口。 电路由结构可以包括底座，顶板，侧翼和一个或两个连接器。 在安装结构后，基座与一行中的BIPV模块的光伏部分对准，并桥接两个相邻行中的BIPV模块的光伏部分之间的间隙。 连接器可以用于互连位于两个相邻行的端部处的BIPV模块。

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：US08796536B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13043225

申请日：2011-03-08

申请人： Adam C. Sherman

发明人： Adam C. Sherman

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  H02N6/00 ,  H01L31/00 ,  E04D13/18 ,  E04H14/00 ,  H01L31/048

CPC分类号： H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0201 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/25 ,  H02S40/36 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T29/49208 ,  Y10T29/4921

摘要： Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules that are mechanically and electrically interconnectable. According to various embodiments, the modules include channels and protrusion members. A channel of one module snugly fits over a protrusion member of an adjacent module to provide a moisture seal and, in certain embodiments, to collect water in between two modules and direct it downward. In certain embodiments, a channel is configured to interlock with a protrusion member in one or more directions. The channel is positioned along one edge of the module, while the protrusion member is positioned along the opposite edge, so that BIP modules can form a continuous interconnected row. The channel and protrusion member include electrical connectors having conductive elements. Inserting a protrusion member into a channel and, in certain embodiments, sliding one with respect to another also electrically interconnects the conductive elements.

摘要翻译： 提供了机械和电气互连的新型建筑可集成光伏（BIP）模块。 根据各种实施例，模块包括通道和突起构件。 一个模块的通道紧密地配合在相邻模块的突出构件上，以提供湿气密封，并且在某些实施例中，在两个模块之间收集水并将其向下引导。 在某些实施例中，通道构造成在一个或多个方向上与突出构件互锁。 通道沿着模块的一个边缘定位，而突出部件沿着相对的边缘定位，使得BIP模块可以形成连续的互连的行。 通道和突起构件包括具有导电元件的电连接器。 将突出部件插入通道中，并且在某些实施例中，将突出部件相对于另一个滑动，还将导电元件电互连。