Multi-functional skin incorporating a photo-voltaic array and a RF antenna
    1.
    发明授权
    Multi-functional skin incorporating a photo-voltaic array and a RF antenna 有权
    包含光伏阵列和RF天线的多功能皮肤

    公开(公告)号:US09570795B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14556211

    申请日:2014-11-30

    Abstract: A multi-functional, multi-layer film or skin which may be used as a covering for a structure or platform incorporates an integrated photovoltaic element and an integrated RF antenna element. The film or skin is suitable for use in various applications, including those involving autonomous, self-powered, mobile communication systems and especially for use as a skin or covering for solar powered aircraft and UAVs. Planar PV cells and planar RF antenna are used to facilitate their integration into the film or skin. The PV cells and RF antenna are configured to face operate outward from opposite faces of the skin. The film or skin addresses potential problems arising from conflicting directional requirements for PV orientation and antenna pointing on mobile platforms. This is accomplished by employing wide angle AR coatings on the PV elements and electrical controls to steer the RF antenna.

    Abstract translation: 可用作结构或平台的覆盖物的多功能多层膜或皮肤包含集成光电元件和集成RF天线元件。 电影或皮肤适用于各种应用,包括涉及自主,自供电,移动通信系统的应用,特别适用于太阳能飞机和无人机的皮肤或覆盖物。 平面光伏电池和平面RF天线用于促进它们融入薄膜或皮肤。 PV电池和RF天线被配置为面对从皮肤的相对面向外操作。 电影或皮肤解决了在移动平台上对PV方向和天线指向冲突的方向要求引起的潜在问题。 这是通过在PV元件和电气控制上使用广角AR涂层来控制RF天线来实现的。

    Spectrally adaptive multijunction photovoltaic thin film device and method of producing same

    公开(公告)号:US10043929B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-07

    申请号:US14146207

    申请日:2014-01-02

    Abstract: A method is provided for converting optical energy to electrical energy in a spectrally adaptive manner. The method begins by directing optical energy into a first photovoltaic module that includes non-single crystalline semiconductor layers defining a junction such that a first spectral portion of the optical energy is converted into a first quantity of electrical energy. A second spectral portion of the optical energy unabsorbed by the first module is absorbed by a second photovoltaic module that includes non-single crystalline semiconductor layers defining a junction and converted into a second quantity of electrical energy. The first quantity of electrical energy is conducted from the first module to a first external electrical circuit along a first path. The second quantity of electrical energy is conducted from the second module to a second external electrical circuit along a second path that is in parallel with the first path.

    Integrated optical receiver skin
    4.
    发明授权
    Integrated optical receiver skin 有权
    集成光接收机皮肤

    公开(公告)号:US09391700B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US14740706

    申请日:2015-06-16

    CPC classification number: H04B10/1121 G01J1/0422 G01J1/42 G02B6/42

    Abstract: A multilayer film or skin for free space optical data transmission includes a first outer layer. The first outer layer has a first laterally extending area that transmits optical data signals received over a range of incident angle. A second layer that includes a second laterally extending area underlies the first layer. At least a portion of the optical data signals received by the second layer from the first outer layer is focused or otherwise concentrated into a substantially reduced area. An optical detector receives the concentrated optical data signals from the second layer. An electrical connection extends from the optical detector to an external receiving device. The multilayer film or skin may be used, for example, in applications involving mobile free space optical communication platforms where low profile, volume and mass and/or enhanced platforms are important.

    Abstract translation: 用于自由空间光学数据传输的多层膜或皮肤包括第一外层。 第一外层具有透射在数个入射角范围内接收的光学数据信号的第一横向延伸区域。 第二层,其包括位于第一层下面的第二横向延伸区域。 由第二层从第一外层接收的光学数据信号的至少一部分被聚焦或以其他方式集中在基本上减小的区域中。 光检测器从第二层接收浓缩的光数据信号。 电连接从光学检测器延伸到外部接收装置。 多层膜或皮肤可以用于例如涉及移动自由空间光通信平台的应用,其中薄型,体积和质量和/或增强的平台是重要的。

    Apparatus and method for producing AC power
    5.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for producing AC power 有权
    交流电源的设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09391457B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US13631158

    申请日:2012-09-28

    Abstract: A multi-input electrical power conversion device is provided for converting multiple DC energies each arising from different junctions in a multi-junction solar cells into AC energy. The device includes a plurality of electrical inputs for receiving the multiple DC energies from at least one multi junction solar cell. The number of DC energies id no less than the number of junctions in the multi-junction solar cell. The device also includes at least one DC-to-AC circuit for receiving the multiple DC energies from the plurality of electrical inputs and at least one electrical output receiving at least one AC energy from the DC to AC circuit. The device also includes at least one MPPT circuit operatively coupled to the DC to AC circuit.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种多输入电力转换装置,用于将多个太阳能电池中的不同结点的多个DC能量转换成AC能量。 该装置包括用于从至少一个多结太阳能电池接收多个DC能量的多个电输入。 DC能量的数量id不小于多结太阳能电池中的结数。 该装置还包括用于从多个电输入端接收多个DC能量的至少一个DC-AC电路以及从DC到AC电路接收至少一个AC能量的至少一个电输出。 该装置还包括至少一个可操作地耦合到DC至AC电路的MPPT电路。

    HYBRID SOLAR DESALINATION SYSTEM
    6.
    发明申请
    HYBRID SOLAR DESALINATION SYSTEM 有权
    混合式太阳能脱盐系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150246826A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-03

    申请号:US14711325

    申请日:2015-05-13

    Abstract: A hydro-thermal exchange unit (HTEU) for desalinating feed water in accordance with a humidification-dehumidification includes feed water, fresh water and gas conduit circuits for transporting feed water, fresh water, and gas, respectively. The unit also includes an evaporator through which a portion of the feed water conduit and the gas conduit pass. The evaporator causes evaporation of a portion of the feed water to produce vapor that is transported through the gas conduit. The unit also includes a condenser through which a portion of the gas conduit and the fresh water conduit pass. The condenser has input and output ports for coupling the gas and fresh water conduit circuits. The condenser extracts moisture from the vapor transported therethrough by the gas conduit. The extracted moisture is discharged through the fresh water conduit. The unit also includes a heat exchanger through which a portion of the fresh water conduit and the feed water conduit pass to thereby extract residual heat from the fresh water such that the residual heat heats the feed water.

    Abstract translation: 根据加湿除湿用于对进水进行脱盐的水热交换单元(HTEU)分别包括用于输送给水,淡水和气体的给水,淡水和气体导管回路。 该单元还包括蒸发器,一部分给水管道和气体管道穿过该蒸发器。 蒸发器导致一部分给水的蒸发以产生通过气体导管输送的蒸汽。 该单元还包括一个冷凝器,气体导管和淡水管道的一部分通过该冷凝器通过。 冷凝器具有用于连接气体和淡水导管电路的输入和输出端口。 冷凝器从气体导管从其中输送的蒸汽中提取水分。 提取的水分通过淡水管道排出。 该单元还包括热交换器,一部分淡水管道和给水管道通过该热交换器,从而从淡水中提取剩余的热量,使得剩余的热量加热给水。

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