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Bulb mounting of solar cell

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6247843
An energy converting assembly is provided for parasiting of light from a fluorescent light bulb utilizing a solar cell. The solar cell is mounted on a base member elongated in the dimension of elongation of the fluorescent bulb, and electrical interconnections to the cell are provided. A flexible sheet of opaque material having a flat white interior reflective surface surrounds the fluorescent bulb and reflects light emitted from the bulb back toward the bulb and the solar cell. The reflective sheet is tightly held in contact with the bottom of the bulb by adhesive, a tie strap, an external clip, or the like.
Assignee:
EDB-83-110063
Patent Number(s):
US 4379324
OSTI ID:
6247843
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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