Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Panel or array
Patent
1989-05-24
1991-04-09
Weisstuch, Aaron
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Panel or array
439 81, 439382, 439449, 439474, H01L 3105
Patent
active
050061798
ABSTRACT:
An interconnect for electrically connecting adjacent solar cells disposed in a solar cell array is disclosed. The interconnect is comprised of three parts: an elongated stress relief part disposed substantially parallel to adjacent side edges of the solar cells which are electrically connected by the interconnect; a first connecting part joined to a first end portion of the stress relief part and to the electrical contact of the first solar cell; and a second connecting part joined to the opposite end portion of the stress relief part and to the electrical contact of the adjacent solar cell. In this manner, stress induced in the interconnect as a result of thermal cycling of the solar cells electrically connected by the interconnect is significantly reduced as compared to prior art configurations to thereby increase the survivability and expected life of the interconnect. In addition, the removal and replacement of the connected solar cells is facilitated.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3330700 (1967-07-01), Golub et al.
patent: 4193820 (1980-03-01), Thomas
J. D. Gum, Conference Record, IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (1968), pp. 234-242.
Solarex Corporation
Weisstuch Aaron
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