Vertical production of photovoltaic devices
    3.
    发明申请
    Vertical production of photovoltaic devices 审中-公开
    垂直生产光伏器件

    公开(公告)号:US20060219547A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-05

    申请号:US11272183

    申请日:2005-11-10

    Applicant: John Tuttle

    Inventor: John Tuttle

    Abstract: The present invention provides a photovoltaic thin-film solar cell produced by a providing a vertically oriented pallet based substrate to a series of reaction chambers where layers can be sequentially formed on the pallet.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种通过向一系列反应室提供垂直取向的基于托盘的基板而制造的光伏薄膜太阳能电池,其中层可以顺序地形成在托盘上。

    Pressure control system in a photovoltaic substrate deposition apparatus
    4.
    发明申请
    Pressure control system in a photovoltaic substrate deposition apparatus 审中-公开
    光伏基板沉积设备中的压力控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060096536A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-11

    申请号:US11272536

    申请日:2005-11-10

    Applicant: John Tuttle

    Inventor: John Tuttle

    Abstract: This invention comprises an apparatus for the deposition of thin layers upon a substrate for the production of photovoltaic cells wherein the individual reaction chambers are separated from each other by low pressure isolation zones which prevent cross contamination of adjacent reaction chambers and control pressure levels in each reaction chamber while, at the same time, allowing the uninterrupted transfer of a substrate from one reaction chamber to the next without any mechanical obstruction.

    Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于在用于生产光伏电池的基板上沉积薄层的装置,其中通过低压隔离区彼此分开各个反应室,防止相邻反应室交叉污染并控制每个反应中的压力水平 同时,允许将衬底从一个反应室不间断地转移到下一个反应室而没有任何机械阻塞。

    Methods and apparatus for treating a work piece with a vaporous element
    6.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for treating a work piece with a vaporous element 失效
    用蒸汽元件处理工件的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US07442413B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-28

    申请号:US11282934

    申请日:2005-11-18

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling and delivering a vaporous element or compound, for example, selenium or sulfur, from a solid source to a work piece are provided. The methods and apparatus may be used in photovoltaic cell manufacturing. The apparatus may comprise a treatment chamber, for example, a box furnace or a tube furnace. The chamber may include an inner enclosure, an outer enclosure, and heating sources capable of independent thermal control, for example, in compliance with a predetermined heating schedule. The apparatus include devices and mechanisms for isolating the treatment chambers from the ambient environment. The methods and apparatus may be adapted to control metalloid vapor delivery in photovoltaic cell processing, for example, the processing of CIGS and CIGSS photovoltaic cells.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于从固体源向工件控制和输送蒸汽元素或化合物例如硒或硫的方法和装置。 所述方法和装置可用于光伏电池制造。 该设备可以包括处理室,例如箱式炉或管式炉。 腔室可以包括内壳体,外壳体和能够独立热控制的加热源,例如,符合预定的加热方案。 该装置包括用于将治疗室与周围环境隔离的装置和机构。 该方法和装置可以适用于控制光伏电池处理中的准金属蒸汽输送,例如CIGS和CIGSS光伏电池的处理。

    LOW-HYDROGEN PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL
    7.
    发明申请
    LOW-HYDROGEN PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL 审中-公开
    低氢光伏电池

    公开(公告)号:US20070116893A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-24

    申请号:US11463765

    申请日:2006-08-10

    Abstract: A low-hydrogen photovoltaic cell is disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may contain less than 5% hydrogen. In one aspect, the photovoltaic cell may contain substantially no hydrogen, that is, the photovoltaic cell may be substantially hydrogen free. The photovoltaic cell includes a substrate and an absorber deposited on to the substrate. The absorber may typically include elements from group 11, group 12, and group 13 of the Periodic Table, for example, copper, indium, and gallium. The absorber may be treated with selenium and/or sulfur to produce a CIGS or CIGSS-type photovoltaic cell. The low-hydrogen photovoltaic cell may fabricated by a method and apparatus adapted to control metalloid vapor delivery, for example, in a low-hydrogen or hydrogen free atmosphere.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种低氢光伏电池。 光伏电池可含有少于5%的氢。 在一个方面,光伏电池可以基本上不含氢,也就是说,光伏电池可以基本上不含氢。 光伏电池包括沉积在衬底上的衬底和吸收体。 吸收剂通常可以包括元素周期表的第11组,第12族和第13族,例如铜,铟和镓。 吸收器可以用硒和/或硫处理以产生CIGS或CIGSS型光伏电池。 低氢光伏电池可以通过适于控制准金属蒸气输送的方法和装置来制造,例如在低氢或无氢气氛中。

    Process and photovoltaic device using an akali-containing layer
    8.
    发明申请
    Process and photovoltaic device using an akali-containing layer 审中-公开
    使用含碱层的工艺和光伏器件

    公开(公告)号:US20060219288A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-05

    申请号:US11272185

    申请日:2005-11-10

    Applicant: John Tuttle

    Inventor: John Tuttle

    CPC classification number: H01L31/0322 H01L31/0749 Y02E10/541

    Abstract: This invention describes the product and method of developing a photovoltaic device using an alkali-containing mixed phase semiconductor source layer to enhance cell efficiency and minimize molecular structure defects.

    Abstract translation: 本发明描述了使用含碱混合相半导体源层开发光伏器件以提高电池效率并使分子结构缺陷最小化的产品和方法。

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