公开(公告)号：WO2009099839A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：PCT/US2009/032278

申请日：2009-01-28

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION ,  PAVANI, Luca ,  ABAS, Emmanuel

Inventor： PAVANI, Luca ,  ABAS, Emmanuel

IPC: B05C3/18 ,  B05C3/20 ,  B05C13/02

CPC classification number: B05D1/002 ,  B05C1/006 ,  B05C1/0873 ,  B05C13/02 ,  B05D1/28 ,  H01L21/30 ,  H01L31/02161 ,  H01L31/186 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A non-contact edge coating apparatus includes an applicator (821) for applying a coating material on an edge of a solar cell substrate (801) and a control system (900) configured to drive the applicator (821). The control system (900) may drive the applicator (821) along an axis to maintain a distance with an edge of the substrate (801) as the substrate (801) is rotated to have the edge coated with a coating material. The applicator (821) may include a recessed portion (825) into which the edge of the substrate (801) is received for edge coating. For example, the applicator (821) may be a roller with a groove. Coating material may be introduced into the groove for application onto the edge of the substrate (801). A variety of coating materials may be employed with the apparatus including hot melt ink and UV curable plating resist.

Abstract translation: 非接触式边缘涂覆装置包括用于在太阳能电池基板（801）的边缘上施加涂层材料的施加器（821）和构造成驱动施加器（821）的控制系统（900）。 控制系统（900）可以沿着轴线驱动施加器（821），以在衬底（801）旋转以使其边缘涂覆有涂层材料的同时保持与衬底（801）的边缘的距离。 施加器（821）可以包括凹入部分（825），基底（801）的边缘被接收用于边缘涂覆。 例如，施加器（821）可以是具有凹槽的辊。 可以将涂料引入凹槽中以施加到基底（801）的边缘上。 可以使用各种涂料，该装置包括热熔油墨和UV固化电镀抗蚀剂。

公开(公告)号：WO2010011200A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：PCT/US2008/008863

申请日：2008-07-21

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION ,  KAMINAR, Neil ,  CUDZINOVIC, Michael J. ,  GARCIA, Enrique ,  ABAS, Emmanuel ,  PAVANI, Luca

Inventor： KAMINAR, Neil ,  CUDZINOVIC, Michael J. ,  GARCIA, Enrique ,  ABAS, Emmanuel ,  PAVANI, Luca

IPC: B05D1/02 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: B05C1/006 ,  B05C1/08 ,  H01L31/18

Abstract: An edge coating apparatus (300) is configured to apply a coating material to an edge of a non-circular solar cell substrate (371). The substrate (371) is placed on a rotatable substrate support in the form of a chuck (303) configured to hold and rotate the substrate (371). A coating material dispenser (308) includes an applicator in the form of a roller (309) having a recessed portion in the form of a groove (310). During the edge coating process, the roller (309) is positioned such that the edge of the substrate (371) is received in the groove (310). Knurled surface of the roller (309) contacts the edge of the substrate (371) to apply the coating material to the edge of the substrate (371). A motor (307) rotates the chuck (303) by way of a transmission belt (306) and a shaft (305-1, 305-2) to rotate the substrate (371) for edge coating.

Abstract translation: 边缘涂覆装置（300）构造成将涂覆材料施加到非圆形太阳能电池基板（371）的边缘。 衬底（371）以配置成保持和旋转衬底（371）的卡盘（303）的形式放置在可旋转的衬底支撑件上。 涂料分配器（308）包括具有凹槽（310）形式的凹部的辊（309）形式的施加器。 在边缘涂覆过程中，辊（309）被定位成使得基底（371）的边缘被容纳在凹槽（310）中。 辊（309）的滚花表面接触基底（371）的边缘，以将涂层材料施加到基底（371）的边缘。 电动机（307）通过传动带（306）和轴（305-1,305-2-2）旋转卡盘（303），以旋转基板（371）以进行边缘涂覆。

公开(公告)号：WO2009099838A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：PCT/US2009/032276

申请日：2009-01-28

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION ,  ABAS, Emmanuel ,  PAVANI, Luca

Inventor： ABAS, Emmanuel ,  PAVANI, Luca

IPC: B05C3/18 ,  B05C3/20 ,  B05C13/02

CPC classification number: B05C1/0804 ,  B05C1/006 ,  B05C1/0808 ,  B05C1/0813 ,  B05C1/0821 ,  B05C9/10 ,  B05C11/1021 ,  B05C13/02 ,  H01L31/02161 ,  H01L31/186 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A non-contact edge coating apparatus (100) applies coating material to an edge of a non-circular solar cell substrate (101) without physical contact. The apparatus (100) may include a rotatable substrate support (113) configured to hold the substrate (101). The apparatus (100) may further include an applicator (121) configured to receive a coating material and apply the coating material to an edge of the substrate (101) while the substrate (101) is rotated without any portion of the applicator (121) physically touching the edge of the substrate. The substrate support (113) may be mechanically coupled to a cam (112), which contacts a follower (123) mechanically coupled to the applicator (121). A variety of coating materials may be employed with the apparatus (100) including hot melt ink and UV curable plating resist.

Abstract translation: 非接触边缘涂覆装置（100）将涂覆材料施加到非圆形太阳能电池基板（101）的边缘，而不会物理接触。 设备（100）可以包括被配置为保持衬底（101）的可旋转衬底支撑件（113）。 设备（100）还可以包括施加器（121），其被配置为接收涂层材料并将涂覆材料施加到衬底（101）的边缘，同时衬底（101）旋转而没有施加器（121）的任何部分， 物理接触衬底的边缘。 衬底支撑件（113）可以机械地联接到凸轮（112），所述凸轮接触机械联接到施加器（121）的随动件（123）。 可以使用包括热熔油墨和UV固化电镀抗蚀剂的设备（100）的各种涂料。

公开(公告)号：WO2009045707A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/076453

申请日：2008-09-15

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION ,  PAVANI, Luca ,  LI, Bo

Inventor： PAVANI, Luca ,  LI, Bo

IPC: B05D5/12

CPC classification number: H01L31/0288 ,  C30B29/06 ,  C30B31/04 ,  C30B31/185 ,  H01L21/2225 ,  H01L21/2254 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/0682 ,  H01L31/1804 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a dopant material for manufacturing solar cells. The dopant material (100) includes a primary carrier (102) and a dopant system. The primary carrier is a solid at a lower temperature, a liquid at an elevated temperature, and decomposes at a third temperature higher than the elevated temperature. The dopant material is dispensible in a controlled manner at the elevated temperature to a defined area of a silicon substrate at the lower temperature. The dopant system includes a dopant carrier (104) and dopant source (106). The dopant source (106) is stable at the third temperature. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一个实施方案涉及用于制造太阳能电池的掺杂剂材料。 掺杂剂材料（100）包括初级载体（102）和掺杂剂体系。 主载体在较低温度下为固体，在升高的温度下为液体，并在高于升高温度的第三温度下分解。 掺杂剂材料以可控的方式在较高温度下以可控的方式分配到较低温度下的硅衬底的限定区域。 掺杂剂系统包括掺杂剂载体（104）和掺杂剂源（106）。 掺杂剂源（106）在第三温度下是稳定的。 还公开了其它实施例，方面和特征。

公开(公告)号：WO2005029540A2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：PCT/US2004/025423

申请日：2004-08-06

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION ,  PAVANI, Luca ,  KAMINAR, Neil ,  URALWONG, Pongsthorn ,  PHU, Thomas ,  ROSE, Douglas, H. ,  PASS, Thomas

Inventor： PAVANI, Luca ,  KAMINAR, Neil ,  URALWONG, Pongsthorn ,  PHU, Thomas ,  ROSE, Douglas, H. ,  PASS, Thomas

IPC: H01L

CPC classification number: C25D17/08 ,  H01L21/2885 ,  Y10S269/90

Abstract: A carrier for use in processing of a plurality of wafers or other substrates includes a support frame on which the wafers are mounted and in one embodiment at least one auxiliary frame for holding the substrates on the support frame. A plurality of clips extend from the auxiliary frame and engage the substrates in pressure engagement, and fasteners retain the auxiliary frame in position with respect to the support frame. In one embodiment two auxiliary frames can be employed for holding wafers on opposing surfaces of the support frame. The support frame has electrically non-conducting surfaces whereby the processing does not affect the support frame, and the auxiliary frame is made of electrically non-conductive material. The clips are electrically conductive and bridge current from the support frame to the wafers during plating operations. In another embodiment, auxiliary frame are not used and the wafer retention clips are mounted on the support frame. In use, the carrier can support a high number of units for processing with no significant mechanical stress being transferred to the wafers during loading and unloading from the carrier. The carriers and wafers can be transferred easily for different chemical baths and can be handled safely during rinsing and drying steps.

Abstract translation: 用于处理多个晶片或其它基板的载体包括其上安装晶片的支撑框架，并且在一个实施例中，至少一个用于将基板保持在支撑框架上的辅助框架。 多个夹子从辅助框架延伸并且以压力接合方式接合基板，并且紧固件将辅助框架相对于支撑框架保持在适当的位置。 在一个实施例中，可以使用两个辅助框架来将晶片保持在支撑框架的相对表面上。 支撑框架具有非导电表面，由此该处理不影响支撑框架，并且辅助框架由非导电材料制成。 在电镀操作期间，夹子是导电的并且桥接电流从支撑框架到晶片。 在另一个实施例中，不使用辅助框架，并且将晶片固定夹安装在支撑框架上。 在使用中，载体可以支撑大量用于加工的单元，在从载体装载和卸载期间，没有明显的机械应力转移到晶片。 载体和晶片可以容易地转移到不同的化学浴中，并且可以在漂洗和干燥步骤期间安全地处理。

公开(公告)号：WO2005013323A2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：PCT/US2004/023200

申请日：2004-07-19

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION ,  CUDZINOVIC, Michael, J. ,  KAMINAR, Neil ,  PAVANI, Luca ,  SMITH, David, D.

Inventor： CUDZINOVIC, Michael, J. ,  KAMINAR, Neil ,  PAVANI, Luca ,  SMITH, David, D.

IPC: H01L

CPC classification number: H01L31/1804 ,  H01L21/3086 ,  H01L31/0682 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: In one embodiment, a solar cell (100) is fabricated using an ink pattern as a mask for a processing step. The ink pattern may comprise an ink (110) that is substantially devoid of particles that may scratch a surface on which the ink pattern is formed. The ink pattern may be formed by screen printing. In one embodiment, the ink pattern is formed on an oxide layer and comprises an ink (110) that is substantially free of silicon dioxide particles. The ink pattern may be employed as an etching or deposition mask, for example.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，使用油墨图案作为处理步骤的掩模制造太阳能电池（100）。 油墨图案可以包括基本上没有可能划伤形成有油墨图案的表面的颗粒的油墨（110）。 油墨图案可以通过丝网印刷形成。 在一个实施例中，油墨图案形成在氧化物层上并且包括基本上不含二氧化硅颗粒的油墨（110）。 油墨图案可以用作例如蚀刻或沉积掩模。

公开(公告)号：WO2009103763A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：PCT/EP2009/051978

申请日：2009-02-19

Applicant: ALU S.p.A. ,  PAVANI, Luca ,  MANFROTTO, Abramo

Inventor： PAVANI, Luca ,  MANFROTTO, Abramo

IPC: F16M13/02

CPC classification number: F16M13/02 ,  F16M11/08

Abstract: A modular support element (1) for a display structure (100) can be secured to at least one other element (1a) identical thereto by securing means (11) and complementary securing means (12) respectively provided on one and the other of the support elements. The means and complementary means can be coupled to each other so as to slide between a first coupling position in which the respective support elements are rigidly secured to each other and a second coupling position in which the respective support elements are secured to each other with the facility for relative rotation about an axis of rotation (X).

Abstract translation: 用于显示结构（100）的模块化支撑元件（1）可以通过固定装置（11）和互补的固定装置（12）固定到与其相同的至少一个其它元件（1a），所述固定装置分别设置在 支持元素。 装置和互补装置可以彼此联接，以便在第一联接位置和第二联接位置之间滑动，在第一联接位置，相应的支撑元件彼此刚性地固定在一起，并且第二联接位置中相应的支撑元件彼此固定在一起 围绕旋转轴线（X）的相对旋转的设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2009072158A3

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：PCT/IT2008/000733

申请日：2008-11-28

Applicant: ALU S.P.A. ,  PAVANI, Luca ,  CHEMIN, Henry

Inventor： PAVANI, Luca ,  CHEMIN, Henry

IPC: G09F15/00

Abstract: A graphics-carrying device (1) comprises a support (2) having a front surface (8) and a rear surface (9) which are arranged opposite each other and between which a seat (5) for holding a panel (3) is defined, in such a manner that the front surface is exposed to view, in order to show the panel, in at least one condition of use of the device. The device also comprises a structure (10) for mounting the first support, to which the first support is articulated in such a manner as to be movable between a first operative position in which it is arranged close to the structure with the front surface exposed to view, and a second operative position in which it projects from the structure and is supported thereon in the manner of an angle bracket.