Solar panel integrated window system

Abstract

A window system equipped with a solar panel comprises: a window frame including a window frame portion having a square frame shape and guide rail portions protruding from the lower inner side of the window frame portion and the upper inner side opposite to the lower side, respectively; an insulating cap made of an insulating material that is coupled to the end of each guide rail portion and formed with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail portion and is formed with an insulating cap and an electrically conductive wire disposed on the upper outer surface of the insulating cap with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail portion and is electrically conductive; a window assembly comprising a window frame that slides along the guide rail portion of the window frame, a glass window fitted into the window frame, and a roller having a roller made of a conductive material that is mounted on the lower and upper sides of the window frame and is electrically connected to the conductive wire; a solar panel mounted on the glass window to produce electricity by solar energy; and an application unit that applies the electricity produced by the solar panel to the roller.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a window system equipped with a solar panel. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, technological development for eco-friendly energy that generates electricity using solar panels has been continuously progressing.

[0003] Generally, solar panels are opaque as silicon cells completely block light, but recently, transparent solar panels or building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) that can generate electricity while allowing light to pass through are being developed.

[0004] Transmissive solar panels are implemented by arranging opaque solar cells in a matrix form with gaps and finishing the front and back with glass, and are being developed in the form of thin-film solar cells that form a very thin semiconductor layer on the glass and transparent organic solar cells that absorb only specific wavelengths (ultraviolet or infrared) to generate electricity and pass visible light through.

[0005] Such transparent solar panels can be applied to building windows and curtain walls, greenhouses, sound barriers, or canopies.

[0006] Registered Patent 10-1707473, a solar power generation device integrated with a balcony window (registration date February 10, 2017), relates to a solar power generation device integrated with a balcony window. Registered Patent 10-1707473 discloses a technology in which a solar cell panel is installed on the outside of a balcony window in a way that allows it to open and close, thereby supplying sufficient alternative power to each household of a multi-unit dwelling while also allowing ventilation by opening the balcony window.

[0007] In particular, registered patent 10-1707473 discloses a technology that allows the balcony window and the solar cell panel to be opened and closed safely without colliding with each other by opening and closing the balcony window and the solar cell panel individually or simultaneously depending on the situation.

[0008] However, registered patent 10-1707473 has a very complex structure and is difficult to apply to general sliding windows, as it involves rotating the solar cell panel while the balcony window and the solar cell panel are placed in an overlapping state.

[0009] Meanwhile, if a transparent solar panel is attached to a sliding window that opens and closes by sliding left and right, deviating from this structure, there is a problem in that it is difficult to transmit the electricity generated from the transparent solar panel to the outside. Prior art literature

[0010] Registered Patent 10-1707473, Solar power generation device integrated with balcony windows (Registration date: February 10, 2017) The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention provides a window system equipped with a solar panel that is installed on a sliding window that opens and closes by sliding left and right, and can transmit electricity generated from the solar panel to the outside regardless of the position and arrangement of the sliding window or even while the sliding window is being opened or closed. means of solving the problem

[0012] As an embodiment, a window system equipped with a solar panel comprises: a window frame including a window frame portion having a square frame shape and guide rail portions protruding from the lower inner surface of the window frame portion and the upper inner surface opposite to the lower portion, respectively; an insulating cap made of an insulating material that is coupled to the end of each guide rail portion and formed with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail portion and is formed with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail portion and a conductive wire having electrical conductivity disposed on the upper outer surface of the insulating cap with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail portion and having electrical conductivity; a window assembly comprising a window frame that slides along the guide rail portion of the window frame, a glass window fitted into the window frame, and a roller having a roller made of a conductive material that is respectively mounted on the lower and upper portions of the window frame and electrically connected to the conductive wire; a solar panel mounted on the glass window to produce electricity by solar energy; and an application unit that applies the electricity produced by the solar panel to the roller.

[0013] The insulating cap of the window system equipped with a solar panel comprises a first insulating cap portion positioned parallel to one side wall of the guide rail, a second insulating cap portion positioned parallel to the other side wall positioned opposite to one side wall of the guide rail, and a third insulating cap portion positioned at the top of the guide rail, connecting the first and second insulating cap portions, and having a concave storage groove formed therein for receiving a portion of the conductive wire.

[0014] A first coupling part is formed on the inner surface of the first insulating cap part of a window system equipped with a solar panel, and a second coupling part is formed on the outer surface of the guide rail corresponding to the first coupling part, which is coupled with the first coupling part in an uneven manner. A third coupling part is formed on the inner surface of the second insulating cap part, and a fourth coupling part is formed on the outer surface of the guide rail corresponding to the third coupling part, which is coupled with the third coupling part in an uneven manner.

[0015] The above-mentioned power unit of the window system equipped with a solar panel includes a power output line, one end of which is electrically connected to the output terminal of the solar panel and the other end of which is electrically connected to the roller.

[0016] The roller of the window system equipped with a solar panel comprises: a first roller made of a conductive material that contacts the conductive wire positioned at the bottom of the window frame; a conductive first roller body fixed to the bottom of the window frame that accommodates the first roller; and a first insulating member that wraps around the outer surface of the first roller body to insulate against the window frame; a second roller made of a conductive material that contacts the conductive wire positioned at the top of the window frame; a storage arm made of a conductive material that is coupled to one end of the second roller; a second roller body made of a conductive material that is rotatably coupled to the other end of the storage arm and fixed to the top of the window frame; a second insulating member that wraps around the outer surface of the second roller body to insulate against the window frame; and a second roller that is interposed between the storage arm and the second roller body to contact the second roller with the conductive wire.

[0017] A concave first groove is formed on the outer surface of the first roller of the first car of the window system equipped with a solar panel to accommodate a portion of the conductive wire positioned at the lower part of the window frame, and a concave second groove is formed on the outer surface of the second roller of the second car to accommodate a portion of the conductive wire positioned at the upper part of the window frame. Effects of the invention

[0018] The window system equipped with a solar panel according to the present invention has the effect of mounting a transparent solar panel on a sliding window that opens and closes while sliding left and right, and transmitting electricity generated from the transparent solar panel to the outside regardless of the position and arrangement of the sliding window or even while the sliding window is being opened and closed. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0019] FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating a window system equipped with a solar panel according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-I' of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II' of Figure 1. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the first car of a window assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway perspective view illustrating the second car of a window assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0020] The present invention described below is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description.

[0021] However, this is not intended to limit the invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention. In describing the invention, detailed descriptions of related prior art are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may obscure the essence of the invention.

[0022] The terms used in this patent are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this patent, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0023] Additionally, terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to distinguish and describe various components, but said components shall not be limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0024] In addition, if at least two different embodiments are described in this patent, each embodiment may use all or part of its components in combination and mixed with one another without further description, as long as it does not deviate from the technical concept of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating a window system equipped with a solar panel according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I' of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II' of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a first wheel of a window assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway perspective view illustrating a second wheel of a window assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a window system (1) equipped with a solar panel includes a window frame assembly (100), a window assembly (200), a solar panel (300), and an application unit (400).

[0027] The window frame assembly (100) includes a window frame (110), an insulating cap (120), and a conductive wire (130).

[0028] The window frame (110) is fitted into and connected to an opening formed in the wall of the building, and the window frame (110) serves as a base frame that supports the window assembly (200) to be described later.

[0029] The window frame (110) includes a window frame portion (112) and a guide rail portion (114).

[0030] The window frame portion (112) is formed in a square frame shape, and the window frame portion (112) can be manufactured by extruding a conductive aluminum alloy.

[0031] The guide rail section (114) is formed during the process of forming the window frame section (112), and the guide rail section (114) protrudes in a fence shape from the lower inner surface of the window frame section (112) and the upper inner surface of the window frame section (112), respectively. The guide rail section (114) is positioned to face the upper and lower inner surfaces of the window frame section (112), respectively, and the guide rail section (114) also has conductivity similar to that of the window frame section (112).

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the guide rail portion (114) may be formed with a length corresponding to the length of the bottom of the window frame portion (112) and the length of the top of the window frame portion (112). Additionally, the guide rail portion (114) may be arranged in the form of a fence facing each other while spaced apart from one another at the top and bottom of the window frame portion (112).

[0033] The insulating cap (120) is attached to the top of the guide rail section (114), which is formed at the bottom and top of the window frame section (112), respectively. For example, the insulating cap (120) can be fitted and attached to the top of the guide rail section (114).

[0034] The insulating cap (120) can be made of an insulating material that does not conduct electricity, unlike the window frame (112) and guide rail (114), for example, an insulating synthetic resin material.

[0035] In one embodiment of the present invention, the insulating cap (120) may be formed with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail portion (114).

[0036] As shown in FIG. 2, the insulating cap (120) includes a first insulating cap part (122), a second insulating cap part (125), and a third insulating cap part (126).

[0037] The first insulating cap portion (122) is arranged in a direction parallel to the guide rail portion (114) which is arranged on one side in the shape of a plate.

[0038] The second insulating cap portion (125) is arranged in a plate shape parallel to the first insulating cap portion (122) and is arranged in a direction parallel to the guide rail portion (114) arranged on the other side.

[0039] The third insulating cap portion (126) is positioned at the top of the guide rail portion (114), and the third insulating cap portion (126) interconnects the first and second insulating cap portions (122, 124).

[0040] The insulating cap (120) covers the top of the guide rail section (114) by means of the first to third insulating cap sections (122, 124, 126), and the guide rail section (114) is electrically insulated by the insulating cap section (120).

[0041] A concave storage groove (127) is formed on the upper surface of the third insulating cap portion (126), and this storage groove (127) is formed in a shape suitable for storing a portion of the conductive wire (130) to be described later.

[0042] The conductive line (130) is formed in a line shape, and the conductive line (130) can be formed, for example, in a circular cross-section or a cylindrical shape.

[0043] A first coupling part (123) in the shape of a concave groove is formed on the inner surface of the first insulating cap part (122), and a second coupling part (115) that is coupled with the first coupling part (123) is formed on the guide rail part (114) facing the first coupling part (123).

[0044] Meanwhile, a third coupling part (125) in the shape of a concave groove is formed on the inner surface of the second insulating cap part (125), and a fourth coupling part (116) that is coupled with the third coupling part (125) is formed on the guide rail part (114) facing the third coupling part (125).

[0045] In one embodiment of the present invention, as the first and second connecting parts (123, 115) and the third and fourth connecting parts (125, 116) are mutually connected, the insulating cap part (120) can be prevented from being arbitrarily separated from the guide rail part (114).

[0046] The conductive wire (130) can be formed with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail section (114), but production costs can be reduced by forming it shorter than the length of the guide rail section (114) in consideration of the operating range of the window assembly (200) to be described later.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive wire (130) may be a various metal wire having conductivity, such as a copper wire, a copper alloy wire, an aluminum alloy wire, or a stainless steel wire.

[0048] Referring again to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3, the window assembly (200) includes a window frame (210), a glass window (220), and a roller (230, 240).

[0049] The window frame (210) is fitted into the window frame portion (110) of the window frame assembly (100), and the window frame (210) is opened or closed by sliding left and right along the guide rail portion (114) formed in the window frame portion (110).

[0050] In one embodiment of the present invention, the window frame (210) is formed in a rectangular frame shape that can slide along the window frame portion (110), and a glass window (220) is coupled to the window frame (210).

[0051] The carriage (230, 240) includes the first carriage (230) and the second carriage (240).

[0052] The first car (230) is positioned at the bottom of the window frame (210) and slides along the guide rail section (114) positioned at the bottom of the window frame section (110) while in contact with the conductive wire (130). At least one, preferably a plurality of, first car (230) may be intermittently positioned at the bottom of the window frame (210).

[0053] The second car (240) is positioned on the upper part of the window frame (210) and slides along the guide rail portion (114) positioned on the upper part of the window frame portion (110) in contact with the conductive wire (130). At least one, preferably a plurality of, second cars (240) may be intermittently positioned on the upper part of the window frame (210).

[0054] Referring again to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 4, the first car (230) includes a first roller (232), a first car body (234), and a first insulating member (236).

[0055] The first roller (232) is electrically connected to a conductive wire (130) coupled to an insulating cap (120) placed at the bottom of the window frame (110), and the first roller (232) rolls on the conductive wire (130) while connected to the conductive wire (130). The first roller (232) may be made of a conductive material, and a first groove in the shape of a concave groove is formed on the outer surface of the first roller (232) to accommodate a part of the conductive wire (130) and prevent it from coming off the conductive wire (130).

[0056] The first car body (234) is formed by processing a metal plate, which is a conductive material, into a box shape with a portion open, and the first roller (232) is rotatably coupled to the first car body (234) via a shaft (233), which is a conductive material. A portion of the first roller (232) protrudes from the first car body (234) so ​​as to be electrically connected to a conductive wire (130).

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first car body (234), the shaft (233), and the first roller (232) are all made of a conductive material, and electricity applied to the first car body (234) is applied to the first roller (232) and the conductive wire (130) through the shaft (233).

[0058] Meanwhile, since the window frame (210) to which the first car (230) is attached is made of a conductive material, the body (234) of the first car is wrapped and insulated by the first insulating member (236) to prevent the first car (230) and the window frame (210) from short-circuiting each other.

[0059] The first insulating member (236) may include a synthetic resin material with high electrical resistance, and the first insulating member (236) covers the outer surface of the first car body (234) to prevent a short circuit between the first car body (234) and the window frame (210).

[0060] Referring again to FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 5, the second car (240) includes a second roller (242), a storage arm (244), a second car body (246), a second insulating member (248), and an elastic member (249).

[0061] The second roller (242) is electrically connected to a conductive wire (130) coupled to an insulating cap (120) placed at the top of the window frame (110) as shown in FIG. 3, and the second roller (242) rolls on the conductive wire (130) while connected to the conductive wire (130).

[0062] The second roller (242) may be made of a conductive material, and a second groove in the shape of a concave groove is formed on the outer surface of the second roller (242) to accommodate a part of the conductive wire (130) and prevent it from detaching from the conductive wire (130).

[0063] As shown in FIG. 5, the storage arm (244) has an arm shape made of a conductive material, and a second roller (242) is rotatably connected to one end of the storage arm (244) via an axis (245).

[0064] The second car body (246) can be formed by bending a metal plate made of a conductive material, and a storage arm (244) is connected to a part of the second car body (246) via an axis. Accordingly, the storage arm (244) can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the second car body (246).

[0065] In one embodiment of the present invention, the window assembly (200) can be connected to or separated from the window frame assembly (100) by rotatably connecting a storage arm (244), to which a second roller (242) is connected to the second car body (246), and additionally, the second roller (242) is always electrically connected to the conductive wire (130).

[0066] The second insulating member (248) wraps around the second car body (246) to prevent the second car body (246) and the window frame (210) from being electrically short-circuited to each other. The second insulating member (248) may be made of, for example, a synthetic resin material with high electrical resistance.

[0067] The elastic member (249) is positioned between the storage arm (244) and the second car body (246) so that the storage arm (244) moves toward the conductive wire (130), thereby ensuring that the second roller (242) always remains electrically connected to the conductive wire (130).

[0068] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5, a solar panel (300) that generates electricity by solar energy can be attached to a glass window (220) of a window assembly (200).

[0069] The solar panel (300) includes an output terminal (310) that outputs electricity produced by sunlight.

[0070] Meanwhile, electricity produced from the solar panel (300) is applied to the conductive wire (130) through the roller (230, 240) and is drawn out to the outside of the window system through the conductive wire (130) and the output interface (not shown).

[0071] The authorization unit (400) supplies electricity produced from the solar panel (300) to the wheel (230, 240).

[0072] In one embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit (400) includes a power output line (410) which is electrically connected at one end to the output terminal (310) of the solar panel (300) and electrically connected at the other end to the first and second rollers (232, 242) of the roller car (230, 240).

[0073] The other end of the power output line (410) is electrically connected to the first and second car bodies (234, 246) by means of a hole formed in the first and second insulating members (236, 248) of the first and second car bodies (230, 240) and exposing the first and second car bodies (234, 246).

[0074] In one embodiment of the present invention, the negative electrode of the solar panel (300) may be electrically connected to the first car (230) positioned at the bottom of the window frame (210), and the positive electrode of the solar panel (300) may be electrically connected to the second car (240) positioned at the top of the window frame (210).

[0075] Looking at the operation method, electricity produced from the solar panel (300) is applied to the first car (230) and the second car (240) connected to the window frame (210) through the application unit (400), and the electricity applied to the first and second cars (230, 240) can be applied to the outside of the window system through the conductive wire (130).

[0076] According to this method of operation, the window assembly (200) can continuously draw out the generated electricity to the outside even when it is in a closed state, open state, or during the opening and closing operation relative to the window frame assembly (100).

[0077] As explained in detail above, the window system equipped with a solar panel has the effect of being able to transmit electricity generated from the transparent solar panel to the outside regardless of the position and arrangement of the sliding window or even while the sliding window is being opened and closed, by mounting a transparent solar panel on a sliding window that opens and closes by sliding left and right.

[0078] Meanwhile, the embodiments disclosed in this drawing are merely specific examples provided to aid understanding and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that other variations based on the technical concept of the invention are possible in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. Explanation of the symbols

[0079] 100...Window frame assembly 200...Window assembly 300...solar panels 400...is it a unit

Claims

Claim 1 A window frame assembly comprising a window frame portion having a square frame shape and guide rail portions protruding from the lower inner surface of the window frame portion and the upper inner surface opposite to the lower portion, respectively; an insulating cap made of an insulating material that is coupled to the end of each guide rail portion and formed with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail portion; and a conductive wire having electrical conductivity disposed on the upper outer surface of the insulating cap with a length corresponding to the length of the guide rail portion; a window assembly comprising a window frame that slides along the guide rail portion of the window frame, a glass window fitted into the window frame, and a roller having a roller made of a conductive material that is respectively mounted on the lower and upper portions of the window frame and electrically connected to the conductive wire; and a solar panel mounted on the glass window to generate electricity by sunlight. A window system equipped with a solar panel, comprising an application unit that applies electricity produced from the solar panel to the roller, wherein the insulation cap comprises a first insulation cap portion positioned parallel to one side wall of the guide rail, a second insulation cap portion positioned parallel to the other side wall positioned opposite to one side wall of the guide rail, and a third insulation cap portion positioned at the top of the guide rail, connecting the first and second insulation cap portions, and having a concave storage groove formed therein for receiving a portion of the conductive wire. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A window system equipped with a solar panel according to claim 1, wherein a first coupling part is formed on the inner surface of the first insulating cap part and a second coupling part is formed on the outer surface of the guide rail corresponding to the first coupling part and is coupled with the first coupling part in an uneven manner, a third coupling part is formed on the inner surface of the second insulating cap part and a fourth coupling part is formed on the outer surface of the guide rail corresponding to the third coupling part and is coupled with the third coupling part in an uneven manner. Claim 4 In claim 1, the authorization unit comprises a power output line having one end electrically connected to the output terminal of the solar panel and the other end electrically connected to the roller, forming a window system equipped with a solar panel. Claim 5 A window system equipped with a solar panel according to claim 1, wherein the roller comprises a first roller made of a conductive material that contacts the conductive wire positioned at the bottom of the window frame, a conductive first roller body fixed to the bottom of the window frame that accommodates the first roller, and a first insulating member that wraps around the outer surface of the first roller body to insulate against the window frame; and a second roller made of a conductive material that contacts the conductive wire positioned at the top of the window frame, a storage arm made of a conductive material that is coupled to one end of the second roller, a second roller body made of a conductive material that is rotatably coupled to the other end of the storage arm and fixed to the top of the window frame, a second insulating member that wraps around the outer surface of the second roller body to insulate against the window frame, and an elastic member that is interposed between the storage arm and the second roller body to contact the second roller with the conductive wire. Claim 6 A window system equipped with a solar panel, wherein, in claim 5, a concave first groove is formed on the outer surface of the first roller of the first car to accommodate a portion of the conductive wire positioned at the lower part of the window frame, and a concave second groove is formed on the outer surface of the second roller of the second car to accommodate a portion of the conductive wire positioned at the upper part of the window frame.

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