Hinged building integrated photovoltaic roof tile modules
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H02S-020/25
H02S-030/10
출원번호
15712113
(2017-09-21)
등록번호
10298171
(2019-05-21)
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/ 주소
Almy, Charles
출원인 / 주소
Tesla, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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초록▼
Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as multi-region roofing modules that have photovoltaic ele
Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as multi-region roofing modules that have photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the module, in distinct tiles-sized regions. Such multi-region photovoltaic modules can replicate the look of individual roofing tiles or shingles. Further, multi-region photovoltaic modules can include hinged support structures along the upper edge of the modules, allowing for lifting of portions of an installed module, giving access to the underlying roof deck for more efficient installation, maintenance, or removal of roofing structures down-roof of the installed module.
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1. A hinged photovoltaic (PV) module comprising: three PV tiles, each PV tile having at least one solar cell, bonded to two flexure hinges;a support skeleton, comprising: a spine structure defining a longitudinal axis;a plurality of midsection supports, extending from the spine, configured to extend
1. A hinged photovoltaic (PV) module comprising: three PV tiles, each PV tile having at least one solar cell, bonded to two flexure hinges;a support skeleton, comprising: a spine structure defining a longitudinal axis;a plurality of midsection supports, extending from the spine, configured to extend under gaps between the three PV tiles; andthe two flexure hinges extending from the spine, each flexure hinge having a hinge foot configured to secure to a roof deck and a hinge leg configured to bond to one of the PV tiles. 2. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein the support skeleton is formed of a polymer, the polymer being a polyphenyl ether, a polystyrene, a polyethylene, a poly(methyl methacrylate), an acetyl, an acetal, a nylon, a polycarbonate, or a combination thereof. 3. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein each section of the support skeleton is about two millimeters (2 mm) thick. 4. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein the spine further comprises an inline-brace positioned between adjacent PV tiles. 5. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein the hinge leg and hinge foot of each flexure hinge are connected by a bridge structure. 6. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein each hinge leg further comprises stiffening ribs that extend along of the length of the hinge leg, wherein the stiffening ribs are from about 25% to about 95% of the length of the hinge leg. 7. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein for each flexure hinge, the hinge leg is from about 25% to about 100% of the length of the hinge foot. 8. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein each flexure hinge has a range of motion allowing for bending up to 90° from a flat configuration. 9. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein for each flexure hinge, the hinge foot is about twice, about three times, about four times, or about equal to the length of the hinge leg. 10. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein each PV tile further comprises a sealant material on the underside of the PV tile, arranged to be in between the midsection supports. 11. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein the PV tiles are configured to be held in cantilever by the flexure hinges. 12. The hinged PV module of claim 1, wherein the support skeleton has a tail end flange that is configured to partially support a further photovoltaic structure horizontally adjacent to the PV module. 13. A hinged photovoltaic (PV) module comprising: two or more PV tiles, each PV tile having at least one solar cell;a support skeleton, comprising: a spine structure defining a longitudinal axis;a plurality of midsection supports, extending from the spine, configured to extend under gaps between the two or more PV tiles; andone or more flexure hinges extending from the spine, each flexure hinge having a hinge foot configured to secure to a roof deck and a hinge leg configured to bond to one of the PV tiles, wherein the hinge leg further comprises stiffening ribs that extend along of the length of the hinge leg, wherein the stiffening ribs are from about 25% to about 95% of the length of the hinge leg. 14. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein the support skeleton is formed of a polymer, the polymer being a polyphenyl ether, a polystyrene, a polyethylene, a poly(methyl methacrylate), an acetyl, an acetal, a nylon, a polycarbonate, or a combination thereof. 15. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein each section of the support skeleton is about two millimeters (2 mm) thick. 16. The hinged PV module of claim 13, comprising three PV tiles, wherein each PV tile is bonded to two flexure hinges. 17. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein the spine further comprises an inline-brace positioned between adjacent PV tiles. 18. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein the hinge leg and hinge foot of the flexure hinge are connected by a bridge structure. 19. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein the hinge leg is from about 25% to about 100% of the length of the hinge foot. 20. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein the flexure hinge has a range of motion allowing for bending up to 90° from a flat configuration. 21. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein the hinge foot is about twice, about three times, about four times, or about equal to the length of the hinge leg. 22. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein each PV tile further comprises a sealant material on the underside of the PV tile, arranged to be in between the midsection supports. 23. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein the PV tiles are configured to be held in cantilever by the flexure hinges. 24. The hinged PV module of claim 13, wherein the support skeleton has a tail end flange that is configured to partially support a further photovoltaic structure horizontally adjacent to the PV module. 25. A hinged photovoltaic (PV) module comprising: two or more PV tiles, each PV tile having at least one solar cell;a support skeleton, comprising: a spine structure defining a longitudinal axis;a plurality of midsection supports, extending from the spine, configured to extend under gaps between the two or more PV tiles; andone or more flexure hinges extending from the spine, each flexure hinge having a hinge foot configured to secure to a roof deck and a hinge leg configured to bond to one of the PV tiles, wherein the PV tiles are configured to be held in cantilever by the flexure hinges. 26. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein the support skeleton is formed of a polymer, the polymer being a polyphenyl ether, a polystyrene, a polyethylene, a poly(methyl methacrylate), an acetyl, an acetal, a nylon, a polycarbonate, or a combination thereof. 27. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein each section of the support skeleton is about two millimeters (2 mm) thick. 28. The hinged PV module of claim 25, comprising three PV tiles, wherein each PV tile is bonded to two flexure hinges. 29. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein the spine further comprises an inline-brace positioned between adjacent PV tiles. 30. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein the hinge leg and hinge foot of the flexure hinge are connected by a bridge structure. 31. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein the hinge leg further comprises stiffening ribs that extend along of the length of the hinge leg, wherein the stiffening ribs are from about 25% to about 95% of the length of the hinge leg. 32. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein the hinge leg is from about 25% to about 100% of the length of the hinge foot. 33. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein the flexure hinge has a range of motion allowing for bending up to 90° from a flat configuration. 34. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein the hinge foot is about twice, about three times, about four times, or about equal to the length of the hinge leg. 35. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein each PV tile further comprises a sealant material on the underside of the PV tile, arranged to be in between the midsection supports. 36. The hinged PV module of claim 25, wherein the support skeleton has a tail end flange that is configured to partially support a further photovoltaic structure horizontally adjacent to the PV module.
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