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.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a die assembly (10) for producing a microcapillary film (54). The die assembly (10) includes a first die plate (12, 28), a second die plate (12, 28), a plurality of multi-jackbolt tensioners (30) connecting the first die plate (12, 28) to the second die plate (12, 28), a manifold (36), and a plurality of nozzles (58). The manifold (36) is located between the pair of die plates and defines a plurality of film channels (38) therebetween. The plurality of film channels (38) converge into an elongate outlet (52), wherein a thermoplastic material (4) is extrudable through the plurality of film channels (38) and the elongate outlet (52) to form a microcapillary film (54). The plurality of nozzles (58) are located between the plurality of film channels (38). The plurality of nozzles (58) are operatively connected to a source of channel fluid (66, 68) for emitting the channel fluid (66, 68) between layers of the microcapillary film (54), whereby a plurality of microcapillary channels (68) are formed in the microcapillary film (54).
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a packaging article (10). In an embodiment, the packaging article includes a body (12) having a geometric shape, the body composed of a three-dimensional random loop material (3DRLM). The 3DRLM (14) is composed of an olefin- based polymer. The packaging article includes a sleeve (20) having opposing ends (21a, 21b) on respective opposing surfaces of the body. The sleeve extends through an interior portion of the body. The sleeve has an opening (22, 23) at each respective end. Each opening has a closed width. The packaging article includes a product having an insert shape. The insert shape has an insert width that is greater than or equal to the closed width of the sleeve opening. A portion of the 3DRLM moves from a neutral state to a stretched state when the product is inserted into the sleeve.
Abstract:
A photovoltaic module comprising: (a) a photovoltaic laminate including: two or more electrically conducting elements extending through the photovoltaic laminate so that power is moved from one photovoltaic module towards another photovoltaic module or towards an inverter; and (b) one or more connectors connected to each of the two or more electrically conducting elements by a connection joint, each of the one or more connectors include: two or more opposing terminals that each are connected to and extend from one of the two or more electrically conducing elements; wherein a dielectric space is located between the two or more opposing terminals and the dielectric space blocks material used to form a connection joint from passing from a first terminal to a second terminal, the material from the connection joint cools before the material passes from one terminal to a second terminal, the material fails to travel from the first terminal to the second terminal, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, a process for producing a packaging article includes providing a body having a geometric shape and composed of a three-dimensional random loop material (3DRLM). The 3DRLM is composed of an olefin-based polymer. The body has a sleeve with opposing ends on respective opposing surfaces of the body. The sleeve extends through an interior portion of the body and has an opening at each respective end. Each opening has a closed width. The process includes providing a product having an insert shape. The insert shape has an insert width that is greater than or equal to the closed width of the sleeve opening. The process includes inserting the product into the sleeve.
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.