Abstract

Various embodiments provide a solar collecting streetlamp. The streetlamp includes a lamp top having solar collectors and one or more light sources. A post is included which supports the lamp top. Disposed around the post is a shell defining an air gap. The shell is configured to supply air from the base of the post to the lamp top. The streetlamp can include a gyromagnetic generator to help move the air through the air gap towards the lamp top.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 20/20 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
• F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
• H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking

Abstract

Various solar panels and bifacial, solar panel assemblies are described. One solar panel includes a substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A first solar cell having a first orientation and a second solar cell having a second orientation disposed on the first side of the substrate are disposed on the first side of the substrate. The second orientation is different from the first orientation. An electrical conductor connecting the first solar cell and the second solar cell. The solar panel may be connected with other solar panels to form a bifacial, solar panel assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
• H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
• H01L 31/05 - Electrical interconnection means between PV cells inside the PV module, e.g. series connection of PV cells

Abstract

Solar powered lamp posts are described. One post includes one or more solar panel assemblies located in an inverted pyramid cavity. The solar panel assemblies are configured to generate energy, for example, by collecting sun light. One or more drone charging stations are also provided which can charge a drone using the energy generated. The post also feature one or more light emitters powered by the energy generated. The post may also include a pyramid structure which supports the solar panel assemblies and the drone charging stations. The pyramid structure can include the solar panel assemblies on outward facing sides and open up to expose the drone charging stations. The solar panel assemblies may include a broom panel array. The array has a multiple power generating panels and a socket which secures each of the power generating panels in a radial direction from a central focal point.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21S 8/08 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
• B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
• B60L 53/51 - Photovoltaic means
• B60L 53/52 - Wind-driven generators
• B64F 1/36 - Other airport installations
• F03D 9/00 - Adaptations of wind motors for special useCombinations of wind motors with apparatus driven therebyWind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
• F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
• F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
• F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
• F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• F24S 23/70 - Arrangements for concentrating solar rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors
• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
• H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A light-collecting unit having an inverted pyramid shape is described. The light-collecting unit has one or more outer light-collecting panel facing inward. The light-collecting unit also includes a first plurality of inner, light-collecting panels facing outward and a second plurality of inner, light-collecting panels facing inward. A flower base is configured to support the first plurality of inner, light-collecting panels and the second plurality of inner, light-collecting panels. The first plurality of inner, light-collecting panels is disposed on an outer facing side of the flower base and the second plurality of inner, light-collecting panels is disposed on an inner facing side of the flower base. The light-collecting unit may also include a light emitting element, such as an LED or fiber optic cable end. The light emitting element may provide infrared light to the light-collecting unit. The light emitting element may provide the light using pulse-wave modulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 19/00 - Condensers
• H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
• H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
• F21S 8/08 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• H05B 45/325 - Pulse-width modulation [PWM]
• H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
• F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
• F21Y 107/40 - Light sources with three-dimensionally disposed light-generating elements on the sides of polyhedrons, e.g. cubes or pyramids
• F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

Solar panel assemblies and wall sections using such assemblies are described. In one solar panel assembly, there is a mounting post and three or more triangular shaped panels. Each triangular shaped panel is a solar panel responsive to a first spectrum of light and transparent to a second spectrum of light. The solar panel assembly also includes hinges which connect the triangular shaped panels to the mounting post. The at least three triangular shaped panels can move between a flat configuration and an inverted pyramid configuration. In a further embodiment of the solar panel assembly, the triangular shaped panels form a first solar panel layer, and the assembly also includes one or more additional solar panel layers. Each of the additional solar panel layers being responsive to an associated spectrum of light.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or solid-state devices, or of parts thereof
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• H02S 40/22 - Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means
• H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
• H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
• H02S 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• B62D 33/04 - Enclosed load compartments
• E04B 2/72 - Walls of elements of relatively thin form
• E04F 13/074 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of specially adapted, structured or shaped covering or lining elements for accommodating service installations or utility lines, e.g. heating conduits, electrical lines, lighting devices or service outlets
• E04D 1/30 - Special roof-covering elements, e.g. ridge tiles, gutter tiles, gable tiles, ventilation tiles
• H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking
• F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
• F16C 11/04 - Pivotal connections
• B60L 8/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply from forces of nature, e.g. sun or wind
• H02S 10/40 - Mobile PV generator systems
• H02S 20/21 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for motorways, e.g. integrated with sound barriers
• H02S 20/24 - Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures specially adapted for flat roofs
• F16C 11/12 - Pivotal connections incorporating flexible connections, e.g. leaf springs
• E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
• B62D 35/00 - Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining

Abstract

A method of producing a wall section is described. The method includes vacuum forming a carbon fiber sheet to a pyramidal mold core to create a first layer having a plurality of pyramidal shapes. A conductive frame is disposed on the carbon fiber sheet. A first set of solar panel post slots are trimmed from the first layer. Vents are cut in the carbon fiber sheet to expose frame connectors. The carbon fiber sheet is clamped to the conductive frame and wrapped around the conductive frame and over the first layer to create a second layer. A second set of solar panel post slots are trimmed from the second layer so as to overlap the first solar panel post slots. The second layer is trimmed to expose locking post slot areas. The method also includes affixing locking posts to the peaks of the plurality of pyramidal shapes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or solid-state devices, or of parts thereof
• H02S 30/10 - Frame structures
• B29C 70/44 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using isostatic pressure, e.g. pressure difference-moulding, vacuum bag-moulding, autoclave-moulding or expanding rubber-moulding
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
• B29K 307/04 - Carbon
• B29L 31/10 - Building elements, e.g. bricks, blocks, tiles, panels, posts, beams