A connector that in use electrically connects ends of adjacent photovoltaic modules. The connector includes a first connecting region and a second connecting region pivotably coupled to one another about a pivot point and configured for electrically connecting ends of adjacent photovoltaic modules, wherein at least one selected from a group consisting of the first and second connecting regions has a respective extendable region that is configured to be moveable relative to the respective connecting region.
H02S 40/36 - Composants électriques caractérisés par des moyens d'interconnexions électriques spéciaux entre plusieurs modules PV, p. ex. connexion électrique module à module
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
H01R 13/621 - Boulon, vis de serrage ou attache à vis
The present disclosure provides a spandrel window unit (10) for a constructed structure. The spandrel window unit (10) may include a laminated structure (14) comprising a first optically transmissive panel (106), a second panel (114), a photovoltaic cell (124) between the first and second panels, and a structural layer (130) configured to reduce deformation when temperature exceeds a threshold value. A junction box (136) may be connected to the laminated structure (14) and may include an electrical unit (140) electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell (124). The junction box (136) may comprise a housing (138) with a base (212), side walls (214), and a cavity (218). An electrical unit (140) may be positioned in the cavity (218) and spaced from the base (212) for thermal isolation. A cover (150) may be connected to the laminated structure (14) and junction box (136), configured to inhibit separation when temperature exceeds the threshold. A heat sink (142) with outwardly extending fins (146) may be thermally connected to the electrical unit (140) for heat dissipation.
H02S 40/34 - Composants électriques comprenant une connexion électrique structurellement associée au module PV, p. ex. boîtes de jonction
H10F 19/37 - Dispositifs intégrés, ou ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comprenant au moins une cellule photovoltaïque couverte par le groupe , p. ex. modules photovoltaïques comportant des cellules photovoltaïques en couches minces avec plusieurs cellules photovoltaïques en couches minces côte à côte déposées sur un substrat commun comportant des moyens pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers les dispositifs intégrés, ou les ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, p. ex. modules photovoltaïques en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
H10F 19/80 - Encapsulations ou conteneurs pour des dispositifs intégrés, ou des ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comportant des cellules photovoltaïques
An embodiment provides a window panel (10) for a building or structure. The window panel (10) has a vision glass portion (12) being at least transmissive for visible light. The window panel (10) also has a spandrel portion (14) being at least partially non- transmissive for visible light. The spandrel portion (14) may extend from the vision glass portion (12) such that an edge of the spandrel portion (14) defines an edge of the vision glass portion (12).
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
H01L 31/0468 - Modules PV composés d'une pluralité de cellules solaires en couches minces déposées sur un même substrat comportant des moyens spécifiques pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers le module, p.ex. modules solaires en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; solar
collectors for electricity generation; ultraviolet filters,
other than for medical use; infrared filters; photovoltaic
apparatus and installations for generating solar
electricity. Windows, not of metal, for buildings, building structures,
balustrades, awnings and facades; glass for the windows of
buildings; glass for windows; glass in sheet form for use in
windows; glass panels for windows; non-metallic window
frames; multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing
buildings; vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass
units for glazing buildings; non-metallic balustrades;
non-metallic awnings for buildings made of glass; facades of
non-metallic materials; non-metallic window facades; curtain
walling of non-metallic materials; curtain walling
installations of non-metallic materials; non-metallic frames
and structures for buildings; roofing, not of metal,
incorporating photovoltaic cells; infrared reflective glass
for use in buildings; sealed integrated glass units for
building; thermal insulating glass for use in building;
glass units, incorporating photovoltaic elements, for
glazing buildings; glass units, incorporating
electricity-generating diffractive or refractive elements,
for glazing buildings; glass units, incorporating spectrally
selective elements for electricity generation, for glazing
buildings; glass units, incorporating apparatus for the
diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for
electricity generation, for glazing buildings; multilayered
insulating glass units, incorporating vacuum insulation and
photovoltaic elements, for glazing buildings.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Metal facade panels for construction purposes; Metal curtain walls; Building curtain walls made primarily of metal; Curtain walls of metal Solar panels for the production of electricity; Photovoltaic solar modules for production of electricity Non-metal facade panels for construction purposes; Non-metal curtain walls; Non-metal building materials, namely, non-metal cladding for facades, non-metal facades, non-metal window facades, non-metal windows for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades, glass for the windows of buildings, glass for windows, glass in sheet form for use in windows, glass panels for windows, non-metal glazing elements for windows, multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass, infrared reflective glass for use in buildings, sealed integrated glass units for building, thermal insulating glass for use in building, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; Non-metal construction materials, namely, non-metal cladding for facades, non-metal facades, non-metal window facades, non-metal windows for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades, glass for the windows of buildings, glass for windows, glass in sheet form for use in windows, glass panels for windows, non-metal glazing elements for windows, multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass, infrared reflective glass for use in buildings, sealed integrated glass units for building, thermal insulating glass for use in building, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; Non-metal window frames; Non-metal balustrades; Roofing, not of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Metal facade panels for construction purposes; Metal curtain walls; Building curtain walls made primarily of metal; Curtain walls of metal Solar panels for the production of electricity; Photovoltaic solar modules for production of electricity Non-metal facade panels for construction purposes; Non-metal curtain walls; Non-metal building materials, namely, non-metal cladding for facades, non-metal facades, non-metal window facades, non-metal windows for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades, glass for the windows of buildings, glass for windows, glass in sheet form for use in windows, glass panels for windows, non-metal glazing elements for windows, multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass, infrared reflective glass for use in buildings, sealed integrated glass units for building, thermal insulating glass for use in building, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; Non-metal construction materials, namely, non-metal cladding for facades, non-metal facades, non-metal window facades, non-metal windows for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades, glass for the windows of buildings, glass for windows, glass in sheet form for use in windows, glass panels for windows, non-metal glazing elements for windows, multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass, infrared reflective glass for use in buildings, sealed integrated glass units for building, thermal insulating glass for use in building, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; Non-metal window frames; Non-metal balustrades; Roofing, not of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Cladding of metal for facades; facade construction
components of metal; facade elements of metal; facade
facings of metal; facades of metal; frames of metal for
curtain wall facades; metallic building facade elements;
metallic facade elements for buildings; metallic wall
facades; window facades of metal; curtain walling
installations of metal; curtain walling of metal; curtain
walls of metal; frames of metal for curtain wall facades. Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; solar
collectors for electricity generation; photovoltaic
apparatus and installations for generating solar
electricity. Facade construction components of non-metallic materials;
facade elements of non-metallic materials; facades of
non-metallic materials; non-metallic building facade
elements; non-metallic cladding for facades; non-metallic
facade elements for buildings; window facades
(non-metallic); curtain walling installations of
non-metallic materials; curtain walling of non-metallic
materials; curtain walls of non-metallic materials;
non-metallic building and construction materials; windows,
not of metal, for buildings, building structures,
balustrades, awnings and facades; glass for the windows of
buildings; glass for windows; glass in sheet form for use in
windows; glass panels for windows; non-metallic window
frames; non-metallic glazing elements for windows;
multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings;
vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for
glazing buildings; non-metallic balustrades; non-metallic
awnings for buildings made of glass; non-metallic frames and
structures for buildings; roofing, not of metal,
incorporating photovoltaic cells; infrared reflective glass
for use in buildings; sealed integrated glass units for
building; thermal insulating glass for use in building;
glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; glazing
units having diffractive or refractive elements for
electricity generation; glazing units incorporating
spectrally selective elements for electricity generation;
glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of
infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation;
vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic
elements.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Cladding of metal for facades; facade construction components of metal; facade elements of metal; facade facings of metal; facades of metal; frames of metal for curtain wall facades; metallic building facade elements; metallic facade elements for buildings; metallic wall facades; window facades of metal; curtain walling installations of metal; curtain walling of metal; curtain walls of metal; frames of metal for curtain wall facades. Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; solar collectors for electricity generation; photovoltaic apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity. Facade construction components of non-metallic materials; facade elements of non-metallic materials; facades of non-metallic materials; non-metallic building facade elements; non-metallic cladding for facades; non-metallic facade elements for buildings; window facades (non-metallic); curtain walling installations of non-metallic materials; curtain walling of non-metallic materials; curtain walls of non-metallic materials; non-metallic building and construction materials; windows, not of metal, for buildings, building structures, balustrades, awnings and facades; glass for the windows of buildings; glass for windows; glass in sheet form for use in windows; glass panels for windows; non-metallic window frames; non-metallic glazing elements for windows; multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings; vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings; non-metallic balustrades; non-metallic awnings for buildings made of glass; non-metallic frames and structures for buildings; roofing, not of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells; infrared reflective glass for use in buildings; sealed integrated glass units for building; thermal insulating glass for use in building; glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; glazing units having diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation; glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation; glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation; vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements.
The present disclosure provides a window for a building or structure. The window comprises first and second panels which have major surfaces and are at least largely transmissive for visible light. The second panel has major surfaces which are smaller than the major surfaces of the first panel. Further, the second panel is positioned parallel to the first panel such that the second panel is within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along the surface normal of the first panel. The first and second panels are laminated together. The first and second panels are arranged such that the first panel has a border region which extend beyond the circumference of the second panel and the laminated first and second panels can be supported at the border region of the first panel.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
The present disclosure provides a window for a building or structure. The window comprises first and second panels which have major surfaces and are at least largely transmissive for visible light. The second panel has major surfaces which are smaller than the major surfaces of the first panel. Further, the second panel is positioned parallel to the first panel such that the second panel is within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along the surface normal of the first panel. The first and second panels are laminated together. The first and second panels are arranged such that the first panel has a border region which extend beyond the circumference of the second panel and the laminated first and second panels can be supported at the border region of the first panel.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
B32B 17/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement d'une feuille de verre ou de fibres de verre, de scorie ou d'une substance similaire comprenant du verre comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétique
E06B 3/26 - Châssis composés, c.-à-d. comprenant un châssis dans ou derrière un autre châssis
E06B 3/54 - Fixation des vitres ou plaques analogues
E06B 3/64 - Fixation de plus d'une vitre au châssis
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
H01L 31/054 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails adaptés comme dispositifs de conversion photovoltaïque [PV] Éléments optiques directement associés ou intégrés à la cellule PV, p.ex. moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit comprises a first panel having an area transmissive for at least a portion of visible light. The first panel has opposite major surfaces. The window unit also comprises a second panel having an area transmissive for at least a portion of visible light. The window unit further comprises a spacer spacing the first panel from the second panel. At least one electric or electronic element is positioned within the spacer and indirectly or directly electrically coupled to at least electric component positioned within the window unit.
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
E06B 3/67 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords caractérisés par des aménagements ou des dispositifs additionnels pour l'isolation thermique ou acoustique
The disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit has a first panel having a major surface and being at least largely transmissive for visible light, and a plurality of solar cells each having an active area and being positioned along and in proximity of one or more edges of the first panel. The plurality of solar cells may be located around a first area of the first panel in which the first panel is at least largely transmissive for visible light. A solar selective coating is located on or over the major surface of the first panel within a first projection area defined by a projection of the first area onto the major surface of the first panel in a direction parallel to a surface normal of the first panel. An area surrounding the first projection area may be at least largely free from the solar selective coating.
H01L 31/0468 - Modules PV composés d'une pluralité de cellules solaires en couches minces déposées sur un même substrat comportant des moyens spécifiques pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers le module, p.ex. modules solaires en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
The present disclosure provides provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit comprises a first panel having an area transparent for at least a portion of visible light. The window unit also comprises a second panel having an area transparent for at least a portion of visible light. The window unit further comprises a spacer spacing the first panel from the second panel. The spacer surrounds a space between the first and second panels. A first edge area of the first panel extends beyond a projection of the circumference of the spacer in a direction of a surface normal of the first panel. The window unit also comprises a housing incorporating at least one electric or electronic element which is indirectly or directly electrically coupled to at least one other electrical component positioned within the window unit. The housing is positioned at or near the spacer and at least partially within a projection of the circumference of the first edge area of the first panel in the direction of the surface normal of the first panel.
H02S 40/34 - Composants électriques comprenant une connexion électrique structurellement associée au module PV, p. ex. boîtes de jonction
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
H01L 31/042 - Modules PV ou matrices de cellules PV individuelles
A window unit for a building or structure comprises a first panel and a second panel each having an area transparent for at least a portion of visible light and a spacer spacing the first panel from the second panel. The spacer surrounds a space between the first and second panels. A first edge area of the first panel extends beyond a projection of the circumference of the spacer in a direction of a surface normal of the first panel. The window unit also comprises a housing incorporating at least one electric or electronic element which is indirectly or directly electrically coupled to at least one other electrical component positioned within the window unit. The housing is positioned at or near the spacer and at least partially within a projection of the circumference of the first edge area of the first panel in the direction of the surface normal of the first panel.
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
E06B 3/67 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords caractérisés par des aménagements ou des dispositifs additionnels pour l'isolation thermique ou acoustique
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
H01L 31/0468 - Modules PV composés d'une pluralité de cellules solaires en couches minces déposées sur un même substrat comportant des moyens spécifiques pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers le module, p.ex. modules solaires en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device includes first and third panels that are each at least partially transmissive for visible light and are spaced apart from each other. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The device further includes first and second photovoltaic elements. The first photovoltaic element is arranged in a first orientation with respect to the light receiving surface and the second photovoltaic element being arranged in a second orientation that is different to both the orientation of the first photovoltaic element and the orientation of the light receiving surface. The first photovoltaic element and the second photovoltaic element are located within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along a surface normal of the first panel.
E06B 3/67 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords caractérisés par des aménagements ou des dispositifs additionnels pour l'isolation thermique ou acoustique
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
H02S 40/22 - Moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
H10F 77/42 - Éléments ou dispositions optiques directement associés ou intégrés aux cellules photovoltaïques, p. ex. moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
H10F 77/45 - Moyens de conversion de la longueur d'onde, p. ex. en utilisant un matériau luminescent, des concentrateurs fluorescents ou des dispositions de conversion ascendante
An embodiment provides a window unit corner spacer for spacing apart first and second window panels in a window unit. The corner spacer may comprise a corner spacer body having a recess that is dimensioned to receive a solar cell, and a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion each extending from the body. The corner space may also include a first electrical connector positioned in the recess for electrically connecting the solar cell that is received in the recess to one or more electrical components. The corner space may also include a spacer coupler coupled to or formed with the body. The spacer coupler may be configured to be received in and couple to one or more spacer portions that space apart the first and second window panels, wherein, in use, a primary seal that prevents transfer of a gaseous medium, such as air, if formed between at least the spacer coupler and the first and second window panels.
E06B 3/96 - Joints d'angle ou joints de bordure pour fenêtres, portes, ou châssis ou battants similaires
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
H02S 20/22 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; glass panes or integrated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements; glass panes apparatus for converting electronic radiation to electrical energy, namely, photovoltaic thermal module; photovoltaic apparatus and installations for generating solar electricity Non-metal building and construction materials, namely, glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, glazing units having a diffractive or refractive elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating spectrally selective elements for electricity generation, glazing units incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for electricity generation, vacuum insulated glazing units incorporating photovoltaic elements, sealed integrated glass units for building, and thermal insulating glass for use in building; windows, not of metal, for buildings, building structures, namely, balustrades not of metal and facades; windows for buildings; glass for the windows of buildings; plate glass for windows; glass in sheet form for use in windows; glass panels for building construction purposes; non-metal window frames; non-metal glazing elements for windows, namely, laminated, tempered or coated insulating glazing; multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, namely, laminated, tempered or coated glass windows; vacuum insulated multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings, namely, laminated, tempered or coated glass windows; non-metal balustrades; non-metal awnings for buildings made of glass; façade panels for construction purposes of non-metal materials; non-metal window facades; curtain walling of non-metal materials; curtain walls of non-metal materials; non-metal frames and structures for buildings; roofing, not of metal, incorporating photovoltaic cells; glass panels and insulating glass for use in buildings
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
E06B 3/67 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords caractérisés par des aménagements ou des dispositifs additionnels pour l'isolation thermique ou acoustique
F21V 8/00 - Utilisation de guides de lumière, p. ex. dispositifs à fibres optiques, dans les dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
The disclosure provides a window for a building or structure. The window comprises a first panel being at least largely transmissive for visible light and having opposite first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is a light receiving surface. The first panel also includes a luminescent material and/or a light scattering material. The window also includes a plurality of solar cells facing the second major surface of the first panel and being positioned along and in proximity of an edge of the first panel, and a frame supporting the first panel directly or indirectly. The first major surface of the first panel is directly exposed to a space that is exterior to the window.
F21V 8/00 - Utilisation de guides de lumière, p. ex. dispositifs à fibres optiques, dans les dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
E06B 3/67 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords caractérisés par des aménagements ou des dispositifs additionnels pour l'isolation thermique ou acoustique
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit comprises a first panel having an area transmissive for at least a portion of visible light. The first panel has opposite major surfaces. The window unit also comprises a second panel having an area transmissive for at least a portion of visible light. The window unit further comprises a spacer spacing the first panel from the second panel. At least one electric or electronic element is positioned within the spacer and indirectly or directly electrically coupled to at least electric component positioned within the window unit.
H01L 31/0468 - Modules PV composés d'une pluralité de cellules solaires en couches minces déposées sur un même substrat comportant des moyens spécifiques pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers le module, p.ex. modules solaires en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
H01L 31/12 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails structurellement associés, p.ex. formés dans ou sur un substrat commun, avec une ou plusieurs sources lumineuses électriques, p.ex. avec des sources lumineuses électroluminescentes, et en outre électriquement ou optiquement couplés avec lesdites sour
H02S 20/22 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit is arranged for generating electricity and comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface for receiving light from a light incident direction. The window unit further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell being a bifacial solar cell and having opposite first and second surfaces each having an area in which light can be absorbed to generate electricity, the solar cells being positioned such that in use the first surfaces are oriented to receive light from the light incident direction and the second surfaces receive light from an opposite direction.
H02S 20/22 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments
H02S 40/22 - Moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
The present disclosure provides a device for window of a building or structure. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having opposite first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is a light receiving surface of the panel. The device further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having a light receiving surface which faces the second major surface of the panel and is the directly or indirectly bonded to the panel at the second major surface in a manner such that light can be received by the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells without propagating through a gap between the panel and the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned at and along an edge of the panel and between the edge and the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light. Solar cells are only positioned at and along one or more edges of the panel and not in the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light.
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
H02S 40/22 - Moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
E06B 3/67 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords caractérisés par des aménagements ou des dispositifs additionnels pour l'isolation thermique ou acoustique
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form 5 a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by 10 the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface. The panel comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having opposite major surfaces having opposite electrical polarities, each solar cell overlapping another one of the solar cells and being electrically connected in series. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned along and in the proximity of an edge of the panel, along the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and substantially parallel the light receiving surface of the panel.
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
A method of growing plants comprising determining preferential light wavelengths for promoting growth of a plant. The method further comprises constructing one or more light filtering panels arranged to filter natural sunlight or artificial light to produce filtered light comprising the preferential wavelengths. In addition, the method comprises locating one or more plants in a structure constructed at least in part from one or more of the panels. The method also comprises illuminating the structure from outside with natural sunlight or artificial light to pass through the one or more panels and produce the filtered light wherein the filtered light is directed to radiate the plants.
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit is arranged for generating electricity and comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface for receiving light from a light incident direction. The window unit further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell being a bifacial solar cell and having opposite first and second surfaces each having an area in which light can be absorbed to generate electricity, the solar cells being positioned such that in use the first surfaces are oriented to receive light from the light incident direction and the second surfaces receive light from an opposite direction.
The present disclosure provides a window unit for a building or structure. The window unit is arranged for generating electricity and comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface for receiving light from a light incident direction. The window unit further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell being a bifacial solar cell and having opposite first and second surfaces each having an area in which light can be absorbed to generate electricity, the solar cells being positioned such that in use the first surfaces are oriented to receive light from the light incident direction and the second surfaces receive light from an opposite direction.
H02S 40/22 - Moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
H01L 31/054 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails adaptés comme dispositifs de conversion photovoltaïque [PV] Éléments optiques directement associés ou intégrés à la cellule PV, p.ex. moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
E06B 1/36 - Chambranles adaptés pour fenêtres uniquement
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device includes first and third panels that are each at least partially transmissive for visible light and are spaced apart from each other. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The device further includes first and second photovoltaic elements. The first photovoltaic element is arranged in a first orientation with respect to the light receiving surface and the second photovoltaic element being arranged in a second orientation that is different to both the orientation of the first photovoltaic element and the orientation of the light receiving surface. The first photovoltaic element and the second photovoltaic element are located within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along a surface normal of the first panel.
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
E06B 3/67 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords caractérisés par des aménagements ou des dispositifs additionnels pour l'isolation thermique ou acoustique
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
H01L 31/054 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails adaptés comme dispositifs de conversion photovoltaïque [PV] Éléments optiques directement associés ou intégrés à la cellule PV, p.ex. moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
H01L 31/055 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails adaptés comme dispositifs de conversion photovoltaïque [PV] Éléments optiques directement associés ou intégrés à la cellule PV, p.ex. moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière où la lumière est absorbée et réémise avec une longueur d’onde différente par l’élément optique directement associé ou intégré à la cellule PV, p.ex. en utilisant un matériau luminescent, des concentrateurs fluorescents ou des dispositions de convers
H02S 40/22 - Moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
The present disclosure provides a system for generating electricity. The system comprises at least two photovoltaic modules each having at least one photovoltaic element. Each photovoltaic module has ends and each end has an electrical coupling portion that is electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. Each photovoltaic module is configured to be positioned in use near a perimeter of a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The system further comprises an electrical connector configured to electrically couple to the electrical coupling portions of adjacent photovoltaic modules.
H02S 40/36 - Composants électriques caractérisés par des moyens d'interconnexions électriques spéciaux entre plusieurs modules PV, p. ex. connexion électrique module à module
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
H01R 13/621 - Boulon, vis de serrage ou attache à vis
The present disclosure provides a device for window of a building or structure. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having opposite first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is a light receiving surface of the panel. The device further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having a light receiving surface which faces the second major surface of the panel and is the directly or indirectly bonded to the panel at the second major surface in a manner such that light can be received by the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells without propagating through a gap between the panel and the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned at and along an edge of the panel and between the edge and the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light. Solar cells are only positioned at and along one or more edges of the panel and not in the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light.
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
H02S 20/00 - Structures de support pour modules PV
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
H02S 20/30 - Structures de support mobiles ou réglables, p. ex. pour réglage de l’angle
H10F 19/37 - Dispositifs intégrés, ou ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comprenant au moins une cellule photovoltaïque couverte par le groupe , p. ex. modules photovoltaïques comportant des cellules photovoltaïques en couches minces avec plusieurs cellules photovoltaïques en couches minces côte à côte déposées sur un substrat commun comportant des moyens pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers les dispositifs intégrés, ou les ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, p. ex. modules photovoltaïques en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface. The panel comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having opposite major surfaces having opposite electrical polarities, each solar cell overlapping another one of the solar cells and being electrically connected in series. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned along and in the proximity of an edge of the panel, along the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and substantially parallel the light receiving surface of the panel.
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
H10F 19/20 - Dispositifs intégrés, ou ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comprenant au moins une cellule photovoltaïque couverte par le groupe , p. ex. modules photovoltaïques comportant des matrices de cellules photovoltaïques dans ou sur un substrat semi-conducteur unique, les cellules comportant des jonctions planaires
H10F 19/37 - Dispositifs intégrés, ou ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, comprenant au moins une cellule photovoltaïque couverte par le groupe , p. ex. modules photovoltaïques comportant des cellules photovoltaïques en couches minces avec plusieurs cellules photovoltaïques en couches minces côte à côte déposées sur un substrat commun comportant des moyens pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers les dispositifs intégrés, ou les ensembles de plusieurs dispositifs, p. ex. modules photovoltaïques en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
H10F 19/90 - Structures pour la connexion des cellules photovoltaïques, p. ex. interconnexions ou espaceurs isolants
The present disclosure provides a device for window of a building or structure. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having opposite first and second major surfaces. The first major surface is a light receiving surface of the panel. The device further comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having a light receiving surface which faces the second major surface of the panel and is the directly or indirectly bonded to the panel at the second major surface in a manner such that light can be received by the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells without propagating through a gap between the panel and the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned at and along an edge of the panel and between the edge and the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light. Solar cells are only positioned at and along one or more edges of the panel and not in the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light.
H01L 31/0468 - Modules PV composés d'une pluralité de cellules solaires en couches minces déposées sur un même substrat comportant des moyens spécifiques pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers le module, p.ex. modules solaires en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
B60J 1/20 - Accessoires, p. ex. déflecteurs d'air, écrans
E06B 1/36 - Chambranles adaptés pour fenêtres uniquement
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p. ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device comprises a panel having an area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and having a light receiving surface. The panel comprises at least one series of solar cells, each solar cell having opposite major surfaces having opposite electrical polarities, each solar cell overlapping another one of the solar cells and being electrically connected in series. The at least one series of solar cells is positioned along and in the proximity of an edge of the panel, along the area that is transparent for at least a portion of visible light and substantially parallel the light receiving surface of the panel.
H01L 31/0468 - Modules PV composés d'une pluralité de cellules solaires en couches minces déposées sur un même substrat comportant des moyens spécifiques pour obtenir une transmission partielle de la lumière à travers le module, p.ex. modules solaires en couches minces partiellement transparentes pour fenêtres
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
H01L 31/0475 - Matrices de cellules PV formées par des cellules à configuration planaire, p.ex. répétitives, sur un substrat semi-conducteur unique; Micro-matrices de cellules PV
The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form 5 a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by 10 the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
H02S 40/38 - Moyens de stockage de l’énergie, p. ex. batteries, structurellement associés aux modules PV
The present disclosure provides a building unit comprising first and second light transmissive panels. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The building unit also comprises a structure supporting the panels in a spaced apart relationship to form 5 a cavity therebetween. In addition, the building unit comprises one or more photovoltaic cells disposed within the cavity adjacent the structure. The building unit also comprises an arrangement supported by the structure for re-directing non-visible wavelengths of sunlight incident on or passing through the light receiving surface in a direction generally transverse to a plane of the unit toward structure for collection by 10 the one or more photovoltaic elements. Further, the building unit comprises one or more electrically powered devices within the cavity and arranged to receive electrical power generated by the one or photovoltaic cells.
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
H02S 40/38 - Moyens de stockage de l’énergie, p. ex. batteries, structurellement associés aux modules PV
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
A method of growing plants comprising determining preferential light wavelengths for promoting growth of a plant. The method further comprises constructing one or more light filtering panels arranged to filter natural sunlight or artificial light to produce filtered light comprising the preferential wavelengths. In addition, the method comprises locating one or more plants in a structure constructed at least in part from one or more of the panels. The method also comprises illuminating the structure from outside with natural sunlight or artificial light to pass through the one or more panels and produce the filtered light wherein the filtered light is directed to radiate the plants.
A01G 13/02 - Couvertures protectrices pour les plantes; Dispositifs pour leur mise en place
C03C 4/08 - Compositions pour verres ayant des propriétés particulières pour verre absorbant sélectivement des radiations de longueurs d'ondes déterminées
B32B 17/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement d'une feuille de verre ou de fibres de verre, de scorie ou d'une substance similaire comprenant du verre comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétique
H01L 31/055 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails adaptés comme dispositifs de conversion photovoltaïque [PV] Éléments optiques directement associés ou intégrés à la cellule PV, p.ex. moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière où la lumière est absorbée et réémise avec une longueur d’onde différente par l’élément optique directement associé ou intégré à la cellule PV, p.ex. en utilisant un matériau luminescent, des concentrateurs fluorescents ou des dispositions de convers
H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
H02S 40/22 - Moyens réflecteurs ou concentrateurs de lumière
The present disclosure provides device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel for receiving incident light. The panel is at least partially transmissive for visible light and has first and second surfaces and having a peripheral region comprising at least one edge and/or corner. The panel is arranged such that a portion of light incident on the panel is redirected within the panel towards the peripheral region of the panel. The device further comprises a flexible photovoltaic element that has first and second portions separated by a bend. The bend is located adjacent the edge or corner of the panel whereby the first and second portions of the flexible photovoltaic element are disposed with different orientations within the device.
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
The present disclosure provides a system for generating electricity. The system comprises at least two photovoltaic modules each having at least one photovoltaic element. Each photovoltaic module has ends and each end has an electrical coupling portion that is electrically coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. Each photovoltaic module is configured to be positioned in use near a perimeter of a panel that is at least partially transmissive for visible light. The system further comprises an electrical connector configured to electrically couple to the electrical coupling portions of adjacent photovoltaic modules.
H02S 40/36 - Composants électriques caractérisés par des moyens d'interconnexions électriques spéciaux entre plusieurs modules PV, p. ex. connexion électrique module à module
H01R 35/04 - Connecteurs de ligne pouvant tourner d'un angle de rotation limité
H01R 12/72 - Dispositifs de couplage pour circuits imprimés rigides ou structures similaires se couplant avec la bordure des circuits imprimés rigides ou des structures similaires
The present disclosure provides a device for generating electricity. The device comprises first and third panels that are each at least partially transmissive for visible light and are spaced apart from each other. The first panel defines a light receiving surface. The device further comprises first and second photovoltaic elements. The first photovoltaic element is arranged in a first orientation with respect to the light receiving surface and the second photovoltaic element being arranged in a second orientation that is different to both the orientation of the first photovoltaic element and the orientation of the light receiving surface. The first photovoltaic element and the second photovoltaic element are located within a projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along a surface normal of the first panel. The device further comprises a support for supporting portions of the device. The support has a channel that is outwardly open at an edge portion of the device. The third panel, the first photovoltaic element and the second photovoltaic element are located within the projection of the circumference of the first panel in a direction along a surface normal of the first panel.
H01L 31/04 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails adaptés comme dispositifs de conversion photovoltaïque [PV]
E06B 3/64 - Fixation de plus d'une vitre au châssis
E06B 3/66 - Blocs comprenant plusieurs panneaux de verre ou analogues qui sont espacés et fixés les uns aux autres de façon permanente, p. ex. le long des bords
E06B 3/24 - Châssis simples spécialement adaptés pour un vitrage double
The present disclosure provides device for generating electric energy. The device comprises a panel for receiving incident light, The panel is at least partially transmissive for visible light and has first and second surfaces and having a peripheral region comprising at least one edge and/or corner. The panel is arranged such that a portion of light incident on the panel is redirected within the panel towards the peripheral region of the panel. The device further comprises a flexible photovoltaic element that has first and second portions separated by a bend. The bend is located adjacent the edge or corner of the panel whereby the first and second portions of the flexible photovoltaic element are disposed with different orientations within the device.
E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
F24S 20/63 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire intégrés dans des constructions fixes, p. ex. des bâtiments sous forme de fenêtres
G02B 6/00 - Guides de lumièreDétails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p. ex. des moyens de couplage
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; glass
panes incorporating photovoltaic elements; glass panes
having a diffractive or refractive elements; glass panes
incorporating spectrally selective elements; glass panes
incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and
ultraviolet light. Windows for buildings; glass for the windows of buildings;
glass for windows; glass for windows in buildings; glass in
sheet form for use in windows; glass panels for windows;
non-metallic window frames; non-metallic glazing elements
for windows; multi-layered insulating glass units for
glazing buildings.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; glass
panes incorporating photovoltaic elements; glass panes
having a diffractive or refractive elements; glass panes
incorporating spectrally selective elements; glass panes
incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and
ultraviolet light. Windows for buildings; glass for the windows of buildings;
glass for windows; glass for windows in buildings; glass in
sheet form for use in windows; glass panels for windows;
non-metallic window frames; non-metallic glazing elements
for windows; multi-layered insulating glass units for
glazing buildings.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
[ Solar energy concentrators for use in electricity generation; ] glass panes interfacing with photovoltaic cells for use in the production of electricity; glass panes having diffractive or refractive elements for use in the production of electricity; glass panes incorporating spectrally selective elements for use in the production of electricity; glass panes incorporating apparatus for the diffraction of infrared and ultraviolet light for use in the production of electricity Window panes for buildings; window glass for buildings; window glass for windows; window glass in sheet form; window glass panels; non-metallic window frames incorporating photovoltaic cells for use in the production of electricity; multi-layered insulating glass units for glazing buildings
