公开(公告)号：WO2015130742A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：PCT/US2015/017444

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： BRAUNSTEIN, Ryan ,  CARRE, Guillaume ,  KINYON, Zachary

IPC: H02S30/10 ,  H01L31/04

CPC classification number: F24S25/634 ,  F16B2/065 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F16B5/0685 ,  F24S25/35 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  F24S2025/6004 ,  H02S20/22 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A solar power system can include an array of solar modules. The system can include a rail and a solar module positioned at an outer end of the array. The solar module can have a frame around a periphery of the solar module. The frame can include a flange along an edge of the solar module that is disposed at the outer end of the array. The flange can project inwardly from the frame underneath the solar module. A clamp assembly can be disposed underneath the solar module and can mechanically secure the solar module to the rail. The clamp assembly can include a clamp body and a base. The clamp body and the base can cooperate to clamp the flange between the clamp body and the rail.

Abstract translation: 太阳能发电系统可以包括一组太阳能模块。 该系统可以包括位于阵列的外端的导轨和太阳能模块。 太阳能模块可以具有围绕太阳能模块的周边的框架。 框架可以包括设置在阵列的外端处的沿着太阳能模块的边缘的凸缘。 凸缘可以从太阳能模块下面的框架向内突出。 夹具组件可以设置在太阳能模块的下面，并且可以将太阳能模块机械地固定到轨道上。 夹具组件可包括夹具主体和底座。 夹具主体和基座可以协作以将法兰夹在夹具体和导轨之间。

公开(公告)号：WO2015100048A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/070369

申请日：2014-12-15

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： BRAUNSTEIN, Ryan ,  KINYON, Zachary ,  CARRE, Guillaume ,  MATRAT, David

IPC: H02S20/00

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  F24J2/5205 ,  F24J2/5258 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/636 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/016 ,  H02S30/10 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T24/44 ,  Y10T24/44017 ,  Y10T24/44265 ,  Y10T24/44641 ,  Y10T29/49355

Abstract: A solar power system can include a rail and a solar module disposed on the rail. A clamp assembly can couple the solar module to the rail. The clamp assembly can have a clamped configuration in which the solar module is secured to the rail and an undamped configuration. The clamp assembly can comprise an upper clamp member, a lower clamp member coupled to the rail, and a stabilization member mechanically engaging the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member. The stabilization member can prevent rotation of the lower clamp member relative to the rail when the clamp assembly is in the clamped and undamped configurations. In the undamped configuration, the stabilization member can be biased such that the upper clamp member is disposed at a sufficient clearance above the rail to permit the insertion of the solar module between the upper clamp member and the rail.

Abstract translation: 太阳能发电系统可以包括设置在轨道上的轨道和太阳能模块。 夹具组件可将太阳能模块耦合到轨道。 夹具组件可以具有夹紧构造，其中太阳能模块固定到轨道和无阻尼的构造。 夹具组件可以包括上部夹紧构件，联接到轨道的下部夹紧构件以及与上部夹紧构件和下部夹紧构件机械接合的稳定构件。 当夹具组件处于夹紧和无阻尼的构型时，稳定构件可以防止下夹紧构件相对于导轨的旋转。 在无阻尼构造中，稳定构件可以被偏压，使得上夹具构件设置在轨道上方足够的间隙，以允许太阳能模块插入在上夹紧构件和轨道之间。

公开(公告)号：WO2014105429A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/074322

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： KINYON, Zachary

IPC: H02S30/10

CPC classification number: H02S30/10

Abstract: A photovoltaic module can be formed with a laminate bonded to frame members. The frame members can extend around the periphery of the laminate. The frame members can include surface features which increase the surface area of the portion of the frame member bonded to the laminate, and thereby improve the bond strength between the frame member and the laminate. Further, the surface features can extend generally longitudinally along the peripheral edges of the laminate, thereby helping to guide a flow of liquid adhesive, during the manufacturing process, along longitudinal direction and thus reduce the amount of adhesive that leaks out onto the laminate during the manufacturing process.

Abstract translation: 光伏模块可以形成有结合到框架构件的层压板。 框架构件可以围绕层压体的周边延伸。 框架构件可以包括增加结合到层压体的框架构件的部分的表面积，从而提高框架构件和层压体之间的结合强度的表面特征。 此外，表面特征可以沿着层压体的周边边缘大致纵向延伸，从而有助于在制造过程中沿着纵向方向引导液体粘合剂的流动，从而减少在该层压体期间泄漏到层压板上的粘合剂的量 制造工艺。

公开(公告)号：WO2013148624A2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/033797

申请日：2013-03-26

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： KINYON, Zachary ,  GANNON, John ,  MCKIBBEN, Nicholas

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/048

CPC classification number: H05K7/2039 ,  H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/024 ,  H01L31/049 ,  H02S40/345 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A photovoltaic assembly for converting solar radiation to electrical energy is described. The photovoltaic assembly includes a photovoltaic module and an electronic component housing. The photovoltaic module has a frame, a laminate, a plurality of solar cells and a backsheet. The electronic component housing has an upper section to couple to the backsheet, a middle section and a lower section for enclosing electronic components. The electronic components can include a microinverter or electronics for a junction box. The middle section can have a heat sink in thermal communication with the electronic component and an opening. The opening can be a plurality of openings having a plurality of air fins distributed therein, or can be a diagonal or curved structure. The opening can permit fluid communication between the heat sink and an ambient environment. The upper section and/or the aforementioned air fins can also be coupled to the backsheet via a heat conductive adhesive.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将太阳辐射转换成电能的光伏组件。 光伏组件包括光伏模块和电子部件外壳。 光伏模块具有框架，层压板，多个太阳能电池和背板。 电子部件外壳具有与底片结合的上部，用于封闭电子部件的中间部分和下部。 电子组件可以包括用于接线盒的微型逆变器或电子器件。 中间部分可以具有与电子部件和开口热连通的散热器。 该开口可以是多个分布有多个散热片的开口，或者可以是对角线或弯曲结构。 开口可以允许散热器和周围环境之间的流体连通。 上部和/或上述的空气翅片也可以通过导热粘合剂连接到底片上。

公开(公告)号：WO2013049502A2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：PCT/US2012/057817

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： KINYON, Zachary ,  MCKIBBEN, Nicholas

CPC classification number: H02S20/23 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/10 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A photovoltaic module can include an outer surface with an outwardly bulged convex shape. The outer surface can be curved about its longitudinal axis and/or transverse axis. Optionally, the outer surface can be bulged in a generally spherical shape. The convex shape of the outer surface of the PV module can provide the outer surface with additional stiffness, and/or cause water to flow away from the center of the panel toward its edges, thereby reducing soiling caused by accumulated water, debris, and dust and/or other benefits.

Abstract translation: 光伏模块可以包括具有向外凸出的凸形形状的外表面。 外表面可以围绕其纵向轴线和/或横向轴线弯曲。 任选地，外表面可以以大致球形的形状膨胀。 PV模块的外表面的凸形可以为外表面提供额外的刚度，和/或使水从板的中心向其边缘流动，从而减少由积水，碎屑和灰尘引起的污染 和/或其他好处。