Roll formed pan solar module

Patent · Tue Feb 21 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6898030

Jester, T L; Bottenberg, W R; Gay, C F; Yerkes, J W

A solar module comprising a solar cell string laminated between layers of pottant material and a transparent superstrate and a steel substrate. The steel substrate is roll formed to provide stiffening flanges on its edges while simultaneously forming a pan-shaped structure to hold other portions of the laminate in position during the laminating process. An improved terminal provides high voltage protection and improved mechanical strength. A conduit element provides protected raceways for external wires connected to module terminals.

• Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co.
• Patent Number(s): US 4433200
• OSTI ID: 6898030
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 2 Oct 1981; Other Information: PAT-APPL-307912
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR CELLS
DESIGN
FABRICATION
MODULAR STRUCTURES
ROLLING
ELECTRIC CONTACTS
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
FLANGES
JOINING
OPACITY
SHEETS
SUBSTRATES
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
MATERIALS WORKING
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
140501* - Solar Energy Conversion- Photovoltaic Conversion