US5043024A
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Solar cell device
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1989-12-06
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Granted: 1991-08-27
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Expires: 2009-12-06
Abstract
Abstract Solar cell equipment is mounted using clamps of the present invention. The clamps enable a single mounting which may be employed in conjunction with a frame. The clamps provide electrical contact to the solar cell equipment for carrying the solar generated current. Clamps may also be completely insulated from the solar cell equipment. The clamps provide mechanical stabilization for the solar cell equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Cammerer
- 👤 Klaus Bednorz
- 👤 Manfred Riermeier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:18
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F77/00; H10F77/93; H10F77/933; H10F77/935; H02; H02S; H02S20/00; H02S40/00; H02S40/30; H02S40/36; H10F19/00; H10F19/80; H10F19/807; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A solar cell device for generating current, comprising: frameless solar cell means for converting solar energy into electrical current; substrate means for supporting said solar cell means disposed directly below and electrically connected to said solar cell means; and a plurality of claw means for mounting and mechanically stabilizing said solar cell means and said substrate means attached to at least one edge portion of said substrate means, at least some of said claw means being electrically conductive and thereby additionally serving as means for carrying electrical current generated in said solar cells.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A solar cell device for generating current, comprising: frameless solar cell means for converting solar energy into electrical current; substrate means for supporting said solar cell means disposed directly below and electrically connected to said solar cell means; and a plurality of claw means for mounting and mechanically stabilizing said solar cell means and said substrate means attached to at least one edge portion of said substrate means, at least some of said claw means being electrically conductive and thereby additionally serving as means for carrying electrical current generated in said solar cells.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said substrate is glass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said claw means is in electrical contact with said substrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said claw means contains a bypass diode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said claw means is electrically and mechanically connected to an electrically conductive mounting post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said claw means is connected to said substrate to relieve strain on electrical wiring in said solar cell device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said claw means is a clamp device connected to said substrate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said claw means is connected to said substrate to with an adhesive.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
92 words
A solar cell device for generating current, comprising: frameless solar cell means for converting solar energy into electrical current; superstrate means for supporting said solar cell means disposed directly above and electrically connected to said solar cell means; and a plurality of claw means for mounting and mechanically stabilizing said solar cell means and said superstrate means attached to at least one edge portion of superstrate means, at least some of said claw means being electrically conductive and thereby additionally serving as means for carrying electrical current generated in said solar cells.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
92 words
A solar cell device for generating current, comprising: frameless solar cell means for converting solar energy into electrical current; superstrate means for supporting said solar cell means disposed directly above and electrically connected to said solar cell means; and a plurality of claw means for mounting and mechanically stabilizing said solar cell means and said superstrate means attached to at least one edge portion of superstrate means, at least some of said claw means being electrically conductive and thereby additionally serving as means for carrying electrical current generated in said solar cells.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said superstrate is glass.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one of said claw means is in electrical contact with said superstrate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one of said claw means contains a bypass diode.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one of said claw means is electrically and mechanically connected to an electrically conductive mounting post.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one of said claw means is connected to said superstrate to relieve strain on electrical wiring in said solar cell device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one of said claw means is a clamp device connected to said superstrate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
A solar cell device as claimed in claim 9, wherein at least one of said claw means is connected to said superstrate with an adhesive.
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