Apparatus for covering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for covering an outdoor area (2), comprising a surface element (3) and a support assembly (4) having a support (5), the support assembly (4) being able to be anchored on the ground (6) of the area (2), the surface element (3) supported by the support assembly (4) being used to form a flat protective ceiling (7) above the area (2), the support element (3) being arranged such that the support assembly (4) can be anchored on the ground (6) of the area (2). The section (3) of the surface element extends along a first region (8) of the protective ceiling (7). According to the invention, a solar cell module (9) is provided, which is connected to the surface element (3) such that light energy can be converted into electrical energy when light impinges on the solar cell module (9), a quick-connect device (10) is provided, which comprises a zipper device (11) having a zipper unit (12), in order to detachably arrange the solar cell module (9) on the surface element (3) by means of a zipper device (11).

Description

Background Art

[0001] On commercial land, for example areas under cultivation of commercial or agricultural crops or outdoor areas, for example lightweight covering systems are often used in order to provide a protective roof over the area to be protected.

[0002] The particularly rebuildable and removable covering device that can be provided thereby is used, for example, for protecting agricultural areas from weather conditions, the influence of birds or insects or for protecting crops from weather damage, such as frost damage, hail damage, rain damage and / or for preventing plant diseases caused by bacteria or fungi.

[0003] Also in this regard, climate change poses increasing challenges to many agricultural businesses.

[0004] Here, too, the global development of efficient and ecologically advantageous energy supplies plays an increasingly important role. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the invention is to provide a device for covering an area of ​​the type mentioned at the outset, for example a covering system for agriculture, in a technically efficient and economically advantageous manner. In particular, local and global challenges related to climate change and ecological energy acquisition strategies other than fossil energy sources are to be solved in a practical manner. In particular, local and global challenges related to climate change and ecological energy acquisition strategies other than fossil energy sources are to be solved in a practical manner.

[0006] The invention proposes a device for covering an area outdoors, for example, an area for cultivation of crops or cash crops or other economically useful land, comprising a surface element and a support assembly with a support, wherein the support assembly can be anchored on the ground of the area, wherein the surface element carried by the support assembly is used to form a planar protective roof over the area, wherein sections of the surface element extend along the top ridge area of ​​the protective roof. For example, an edge section of the surface element extends along the first area.

[0007] For example, the spaced-apart supports extend in the vertical direction from below, for example from the ground, to the top ridge region of the device. For example, in the top ridge region there is a top ridge element of the support assembly extending longitudinally transversely to the vertical direction, the support assembly being perpendicular to the ground. For example, the top ridge element is received on the top ends of the supports, extending between the spaced-apart upper ends.

[0008] For example, the protective roof is used to cover crops, such as cash crops, fruit crops, vegetable crops, fodder crops or crops used as energy raw materials. The protective roof is, for example, a film roof. For example, the protective roof does not have rigid beams or profiles on its surface. For example, the protective roof is tensioned and / or expanded in space by tensile forces acting on the edge side.

[0009] The vertical direction is in particular the height direction of the device. The ridge element, for example a wire, a metal rope, a plastic rope and / or a rod-shaped elongated profile, extends at least approximately in the horizontal direction and can withstand forces in the longitudinal direction and / or in the transverse direction of the ridge element. For example, the ridge element is tautly present. For example, a protective roof is deployed and tensioned over or on an outdoor area or a protection area or a use area.

[0010] For example, one side of the surface element, which has, for example, a straight longitudinal edge or a transverse edge of the surface element, extends along the ridge element. For example, the relevant side forms an edge on the ridge side above one side of an area of ​​the surface element or the protective ceiling extending over the length of the ridge element. Usually, partial areas of the surface element or the protective ceiling are present on the ridge element on both sides laterally over the length of the ridge element, for example, respectively inclined downwards with respect to the horizontal. The protective ceiling has, for example, the shape of an equilateral gable roof with respect to the ridge element. The plan view of the surface element or the protective ceiling is, for example, quadrilateral, for example rectangular.

[0011] The surface element is, for example, single-layer or multi-layer or multi-ply. The surface element is, for example, composed of exactly two layers or stacks, namely an upper layer or layer and a lower layer or layer. The surface element is, for example, composed of exactly three layers. The stacks are, for example, formed in layers, for example overlapping one another.

[0012] The surface element comprises, for example, a film, for example a plastic film. The surface element comprises, for example, exactly one continuous film. The surface element comprises, for example, a mesh element, for example, a mesh fabric. The surface element comprises, for example, exactly one continuous mesh element, for example, a mesh fabric. For example, exactly one film layer is present on exactly one underlying mesh element above the mesh element. The film comprises, for example, a plurality of parallel film strips. The mesh element is, for example, designed to be continuous or in one piece.

[0013] The plurality of layers or the plurality of stacks of the surface element are designed, for example, as thin, planar, closed or perforated materials. The surface element comprises, for example, a film, a mesh element, a textile material or a nonwoven. The surface element can be, for example, flexibly or deformably rolled up and unrolled. The film is, for example, transparent or partially transparent. The film has, for example, a thickness between 0.1 mm and 3 mm.

[0014] The surface element comprises, for example, exactly one net element located below or exactly one net, such as a hail or insect net. The surface element comprises, for example, a layer above the net element. For example, it comprises exactly one net element located below the surface element, for example, in a planar or one-piece manner or in an integral manner, and a film, for example, placed thereon. The film, for example, forms exactly one layer above the net element, and may only slightly overlap adjacent film strips at the edge. The film is, for example, multi-piece, for example, composed of a plurality of parallel film strips. A plurality of film strips are, for example, rectangular in plan view and exist side by side, and the plurality of film strips do not overlap or only overlap at the edge. Alternatively, for example, the film is constructed in an integral and continuous manner on, for example, the entire protective roof. For example, the film is constructed in one piece on, for example, the entire half surface of a gable-shaped protective roof or on a half or inclined side of a gable-shaped protective roof.

[0015] The surface element comprises, for example, exactly one stack of one material or two or more stacks or layers of a material and comprises, for example, a plurality of parallel rectangular film strips at the top, for example slightly overlapping at the edges, and a carrier underneath, for example a net, for example a hail or insect protection net.

[0016] For example, along the longitudinal edge of the film strip, the film strip is fixed on a carrier below it, for example, a net carrier. For example, the longitudinal edge of the film strip opposite to the fixed longitudinal edge can move freely, for example, can be reversibly offset upwards by wind or thermal current.

[0017] The device is, for example, an agricultural covering system, such as a crop or fruit and / or vegetable covering system.

[0018] One aspect of the present invention is to provide a solar cell module which is connected to a surface element so that light energy can be converted into electrical energy when light impinges on the solar cell module, wherein a quick connection device is provided which includes a zipper device having a zipper unit so that the solar cell module can be releasably arranged on the surface element by means of the zipper device.

[0019] This allows various advantages to be achieved in everyday practice.

[0020] The zipper device can be easily operated by anyone intuitively and manually, since the zipper device belongs to everyday items.

[0021] The possibility of generating ecological energy with the aid of solar cell modules is achieved by integrating the solar cell modules in a covering system, for example in a covering system of another conventional design. The solar cell modules can be integrated, for example, in a covering device of conventional design. Existing and known covering devices can be used for photovoltaic energy utilization with little effort and / or without major modification measures. This only requires the implementation of a zipper device. For example, the supporting components of known covering systems or devices can be used in an existing configuration or identically and existing surface elements can be used for arranging the solar cell modules.

[0022] Solar cell modules are, for example, thin, planar components.

[0023] The solar cell module can be incorporated into all devices which are used, for example, for protecting crops, regardless of which specific area or crop is involved. The solar cell module can be used variably or universally, in particular by means of a zipper arrangement, independently of the specific configuration of the surface element, for example a film protection, a hail protection and / or an insect protection surface element, and can be releasably integrated.

[0024] The solar cell module can be optionally quickly and uncomplicatedly placed or inserted into the covering device. The solar cell module can be removed and / or replaced from the covering device when not in use or for other reasons, such as for maintenance purposes, and / or placed or, for example, placed on other covering devices.

[0025] The solar cell modules as part of the covering device are also associated with the year-round use of the solar cell modules. For example, even in a dual function, for example, if the solar cell modules are used as a protective shell for the area of ​​the surface element held in compression below the solar cell modules, the function of generating electrical energy can also be used year-round. For example, due to the solar cell modules, it is also possible to omit the winterization and storage of the surface elements at other locations that would otherwise be necessary, which is complex.

[0026] The solar cell module is located, for example, adjacent to the upper side of a section of the surface element. The solar cell module is arranged on the surface element, for example, only by means of a zipper device or solely by means of a zipper device so that it can be releasably attached.

[0027] For example, the upper side of a section of the surface element is designed, for example, in a planar manner on a plane. For example, the solar module is usually located in a planar and flat orientation on the device in the energy generating state. The remaining sections of the protective roof, for example, which are independent of the solar module and are located in a planar and tensioned manner, are also located in a tensioned manner.

[0028] For example, the upper side of a section of a surface element and the existing solar cell module which is loosely connected thereto are oriented outwardly toward the atmosphere and thus toward the sun. The spatial orientation of the installed solar cell module, for example an inclination relative to the horizontal, is advantageous for the optimal performance of the solar cell in adapting to the solar radiation. The solar cell module is externally present on the area of ​​the surface element and covers this area. For example, the solar cell module can be integrated on the surface element in the unfolded state according to the planar extension or the formed plane. For example, the plane formed by the solar cell module is, for example, parallel to the plane unfolded by the planar unfolded surface element. For example, the solar cell module and the surface element section located below form a multi-layer structure, for example a two-layer, three-layer or four-layer structure.

[0029] For example, in a protective roof, the solar cell module forms a partial surface area of ​​a surface element or a partial area of ​​the upper side or outer side of the protective roof. For example, the solar cell module is in the form of a strip as a continuous functional unit for energy conversion. The length of the solar cell module is, for example, equal to or approximately corresponds to the length of a continuous unit of the surface element or the relevant section of the surface element. For example, the length of the solar cell module corresponds to a partial length of a continuous unit of the surface element or the relevant section of the surface element.

[0030] The zipper unit has, for example, a slide and two elongated side parts which are releasably fastened to one another.

[0031] The zipper device is designed, for example, as a connecting device, which works according to the principle of a zipper. For example, a zipper device is also understood to be a zipper device with a zipper unit. The zipper device is a proven, durable standard product with a variety of configurations. The zipper device is an easy-to-open zipper that is based on a form fit. For example, the longitudinal axis of the zipper unit extends in the longitudinal direction of the top ridge element, for example horizontally and / or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the top ridge element.

[0032] For example, the longitudinal axis of the zipper unit extends in the vertical direction and / or transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ridge element. The solar cell module has, for example, exactly one zipper unit or exactly two zipper units or more than two zipper units. The solar cell module has, for example, a first zipper unit and a second zipper unit. For example, the longitudinal axis of the first zipper unit is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second zipper unit. For example, the longitudinal axis of the first zipper unit is not parallel to, for example, is oriented transversely to, the longitudinal axis of the second zipper unit. For example, in a quadrilateral solar cell module in a plan view, there are two spaced-apart and parallely offset zipper units, the longitudinal axes of which are parallel.

[0033] For example, in a quadrilateral solar cell module in plan view, there are two first zipper units spaced apart and offset in parallel, whose longitudinal axes are parallel to one another, and two further second zipper units spaced apart and offset in parallel, whose longitudinal axes are parallel to one another and transverse to the longitudinal axes of the first zipper units. The zipper arrangement forms, for example, a frame-shaped arrangement on the outside along the edge of the solar cell module.

[0034] A solar cell module is, for example, a unit configured to convert light energy into electrical energy or suitable for current generation. A solar cell module comprises, for example, exactly two or more than two subunits or a plurality of subunits, which form a solar cell module, interact to generate current, for example are electrically connected together.

[0035] For example, exactly one zipper unit is provided for a plurality of solar cell subunits connected together, or a plurality of zipper units are provided for a plurality of solar cell subunits connected together.

[0036] A further aspect of the present invention is to provide a solar cell module which is connected to a surface element so that when light impinges on the solar cell module, light energy can be converted into electrical energy, wherein a quick connection device is provided which includes a Velcro device having a Velcro unit so that the solar cell module can be releasably arranged on the surface element by means of the Velcro device.

[0037] Thus, the connection by means of the Velcro device can be quickly, easily and arbitrarily frequently reversibly arranged or closed and cancelled or released again. This is for example manually, intuitively and requires only a small number of operating steps to carry out.

[0038] The Velcro unit, for example, has two flat, flexible Velcro strips that can be reversibly and releasably fastened to each other. The Velcro unit is, for example, strip-shaped or planar. The two Velcro strips, for example, include a first Velcro strip with a flexible loop, such as a fleece strip. The two Velcro strips, for example, include a second Velcro strip with a flexible barb, such as a hook strip. The first Velcro strip can be reversibly fastened to the second Velcro strip, for example, by pressing against each other. For example, the Velcro strips of the Velcro unit are, for example, non-releasably arranged on the surface element. For example, the first or second Velcro strip of the Velcro unit is sewn, bonded, welded or integrally arranged on the surface element. Correspondingly, it is suitable to arrange other Velcro strips, for example, the second or first Velcro strip of the Velcro unit on the solar cell module.

[0039] The orientation or arrangement of the Velcro unit is, for example, along the longitudinal direction of the ridge region or the longitudinal direction of the ridge element. The orientation or arrangement of the Velcro unit is, for example, transverse to or inclined to the longitudinal direction of the ridge region or the longitudinal direction of the ridge element. For example, the Velcro unit extends along the longitudinal edge of the solar cell module or the surface element or along the longitudinal edge of the strip region of the surface element.

[0040] For example, it is possible to provide a plurality of Velcro units with mutually identical and / or different orientations for connecting the solar cell module to the surface element. For example, each solar cell module is provided with exactly one Velcro unit for connecting to the surface element. For example, each solar cell module is provided with exactly two, exactly three, or exactly four Velcro units for connecting to the surface element.

[0041] The solar cell module is, for example, flexibly designed. The solar cell module has, for example, deformation properties without affecting the energy conversion and / or the provided functions. For example, the solar cell module can be folded in a space-saving manner. The solar cell module is, for example, at least partially foldable, elastic, rollable and / or foldable. The solar cell module is, for example, designed with a relatively small thickness in the millimeter range. The solar cell module has, for example, a thickness in the single-digit or double-digit millimeter range. The solar cell module can, for example, be provided in a planar unfolded manner.

[0042] The solar cell module is designed, for example, as a thin-film module.

[0043] The solar cell module is, for example, designed to be bendable.

[0044] The solar cell module can be designed or formed, for example, as a surface module.

[0045] The solar cell module can be designed or constructed, for example, as a wound module.

[0046] The solar cell module can be designed, for example, to be rolled up or to be rolled up and unrolled again. The solar cell module can be provided, for example, in a rolled-up manner, for example, rolled up into a reel. The rolled-up solar cell module can be provided compactly or space-savingly, for example, for storage or transportation.

[0047] For example, the solar cell module can be optionally unfolded flatly into a surface element, for example when arranged on a constructed device. For example, the solar cell module can be optionally provided compactly, for example, independently of the surface element as a roll or multiply folded. The solar cell module is designed, for example, as a multilayer module.

[0048] The solar cell module comprises, for example, a thin-film solar cell, for example a silicon solar cell, comprising a photovoltaically active layer and a carrier layer. For example, the carrier layer provides mechanical stability for the solar cell module, for example a carrier layer assembly.

[0049] The solar cell module is constructed, for example, with a solar cell layer assembly or a photovoltaic layer assembly or a PV layer assembly and a carrier layer, for example a carrier layer assembly, on or at which the solar cell layer assembly is attached.

[0050] For example, the side parts of the zipper unit and / or the Velcro strips of the Velcro unit are present on the carrier layer, for example, sewn, welded, fused and / or bonded to the carrier layer. For example, the edge of the carrier layer protrudes from the edge of the solar cell or thin-film solar cell, wherein the side parts of the zipper unit and / or the Velcro strips of the Velcro unit are present on the protruding edge. The carrier layer is composed of a film or a textile material, for example.

[0051] For example, the carrier layer and the solar cell layer arrangement are flexibly designed. For example, both the carrier layer and the solar cell layer arrangement are connected to one another in a planar, point-wise or linear manner, for example adhesively bonded.

[0052] Solar cell modules are in particular photovoltaic modules. Solar cell modules are, for example, thin layer elements. For example, solar cell modules are, for example, thin film layer elements or fabrics or thin film modules or thin film elements, for example thin film modules. The solar cell parts are integrated or applied to a carrier or a carrier layer, for example a film.

[0053] The solar cell module is designed, for example, as a photovoltaic module, a PV module, for example a photovoltaic film, a PV film, a PV film, a PV film module or a solar cell module.

[0054] The solar cell module is designed, for example, in a flat manner with a surface side or top side which serves for light energy conversion and which points outwards when the solar cell module is mounted on a device.

[0055] The solar cell module is releasably connected to the surface element, for example, at the edge region of the solar cell module by means of a zipper device. Alternatively or additionally, the solar cell module is releasably connected to the surface element, for example, at the edge region of the solar cell module by means of a Velcro device.

[0056] This is particularly practical for operating zippers or Velcro devices. In addition, the solution allows the solar cell module to be securely fixed to the surface element. The type, positioning, number and / or size of the zipper device or its zipper units and / or Velcro device or its Velcro units are selected to be appropriately matched. For example, the parameters are related to the size or dimensions, weight and / or shape of the solar cell module.

[0057] For example, exactly one solar module is arranged on the device or the surface element or the surface element section by means of exactly one zipper unit.

[0058] For example, exactly one solar module is arranged on the device or the surface element or the surface element section by means of exactly one Velcro unit.

[0059] The solar cell module is detachably connected to the surface element, for example, linearly, along two opposing edges of the solar cell module. The solar cell module has, for example, a substantially polygonal or quadrilateral, for example rectangular, plan view. The solar cell module has, for example, a quadrilateral or rectangular outer contour in its basic shape.

[0060] For example, the side parts of the zipper unit are, for example, non-detachably mounted on the surface element. For example, the side parts of the zipper unit are sewn, glued, welded or integrally mounted on the surface element. The same applies to the mounting of the other side parts on the surface element.

[0061] The Velcro unit, for example, has two Velcro strips that can be releasably fastened to each other. The two Velcro strips, for example, include Velcro strips with flexible loops, such as fleece strips. The two Velcro strips, for example, include Velcro strips with flexible barbs, such as hook strips. For example, the Velcro strips of the Velcro unit are, for example, non-releasably arranged on the surface element. The Velcro strips of the Velcro unit are, for example, sewn, bonded, welded or integrally arranged on the surface element. Correspondingly, it is applicable to arrange the other Velcro strips of the Velcro unit on the surface element.

[0062] For example, alternatively, a side part of the zipper unit can be arranged on the panel element in a detachable or non-destructively separable manner, for example suspended. The same applies to the arrangement of the other side part on the panel element, if the other side part is detachably arranged.

[0063] According to a further example, the zipper unit has a slide and two narrow side parts that can be snapped together in a releasable manner, wherein one side part of the zipper unit is present on the solar cell module and the other side part of the associated zipper unit is present on the surface element. The side parts include, for example, flat, flexible strips, such as fabric strips.

[0064] The zipper unit is, for example, a common zipper unit or a standard zipper unit. The two side parts are, for example, thin and flexible. The two side parts are, for example, constructed as elongated and narrow parts, which interact or can be separated and snapped together through a sliding member. For example, the two side parts are provided in this way by means of a zipper unit so that the two side parts provide a releasable arrangement of the solar module on the surface element according to the functional function of the zipper device. The zipper unit includes a sliding member and two elongated side parts that can be snapped together. Each side part has, for example, a plurality of snapping parts that are usually arranged thereon. The snapping parts are, for example, toothed. The snapping parts of one side part can be snapped together with the snapping parts of another side part by means of a sliding member and can be released from each other. In the snapped state of the snapping parts, the two side parts are fixedly connected to each other.

[0065] For example, the zipper device has two zipper units, which each operate independently of one another for the purpose of detachably arranging the solar cell module on the surface element. The two zipper units operate, for example, individually. For example, exactly two zipper units or more than exactly two zipper units exist independently of one another. For example, two or more zipper units are all constructed identically. Exactly two zipper units have, for example, the same length. For example, two or more zipper units differ from one another, for example, in type and / or in length.

[0066] For example, exactly one solar cell module is releasably connected to the surface element by means of exactly two zipper units. For example, exactly two or more zipper units are present in each solar cell module separately from one another and are each designed to be continuous. For example, a solar cell module is connected to the surface element by means of exactly two zipper units, which are connected to the surface element in the region of opposite edges of the solar cell module.

[0067] The first zipper unit has a side section on the first edge of the solar cell module, and the associated other side section of the zipper unit is present on the panel element.

[0068] The second zipper unit has a side portion at the second edge of the solar cell module, and the associated other side portion of the zipper unit is present on the panel element.

[0069] Thus, two side parts are present on the surface element at a distance that corresponds to the distance between the associated side parts on the solar cell module.

[0070] For example, exactly one solar cell module is connected to exactly one surface element, for example, to exactly one surface element segment. For example, the surface element segment is fixed in space. The surface element segment has, for example, a strip-shaped film segment that is closest or uppermost in the direction of the ridge area. The surface element segment is, for example, a film segment that is fixed to a carrier of the surface element, for example a carrier net, at two opposite edges, for example longitudinal edges. As a result, the segment is basically always oriented in space in a consistent manner, because the carrier and the film are stretched out in a tensioned manner on the protective roof. For example, the carrier is the tensioned bottom side of the surface element. For example, the carrier is stretched out in a planar manner, for example by a tensioning device, for example a tensioning wire. The spatial orientation of the fixed solar cell module on the surface element or on the planar protective roof is at least essentially maintained. As a result, even in the presence of wind, for example, the optimal performance of the solar cell module for current generation is ensured.

[0071] The adjacent sections of the surface element on the solar cell module have, for example, film sections which are fixed to the carrier, for example with one longitudinal edge of the film section and are not connected to the carrier at the other edge of the film section, for example the opposite longitudinal edge. As a result, the adjacent sections or film sections can be folded away from one side of the carrier, which can be caused, for example, by wind or thermal currents or the like.

[0072] An exemplary variant is characterized in that the two zipper units are arranged so that a releasable arrangement of the opposite edges of the solar cell module is established on the surface element. For example, there are exactly two zipper units for exactly one solar cell module. If, for example, a plurality of solar cell modules are present on the surface element, for example, exactly two zipper units are provided for each individual solar cell module or for exactly one solar cell module respectively. In the case of two zipper units, the two zipper units are spatially spaced apart on the solar cell module and on the surface element. For example, the two zipper units act individually or independently of one another. Each individual zipper unit can be operated, for example pulled up or pulled, or be in an open, partially opened or closed state, respectively, independently of the other zipper unit.

[0073] For example, for detachable mounting of the solar cell module on the surface element, exactly one zipper unit and exactly one Velcro unit are provided. For example, all other combinations of the number of zipper units and Velcro units can also be used for mounting the solar cell module on the surface element.

[0074] When the two side parts are snapped together, the corresponding zipper unit is closed, so that the solar cell module can generate or provide electrical energy during the operation of the protective roof. The actual basic function of the unfolded protective roof remains permanently and completely independent of the presence of the solar cell module. In the case of solar cell modules arranged on the surface elements, electrical energy is provided when light is incident, for example for electrical consumers in the vicinity of the protective roof and / or for feeding current or electrical energy into an energy supply network or an energy storage unit.

[0075] According to one example of the present invention, the solar cell module is present in the following area of ​​the device, which is adjacent to the top ridge element of the top ridge area. The solar cell module is present, for example, in a strip of the surface element extending parallel to the top ridge element, and is present adjacent to the top ridge element in the strip. For example, the edge of the solar cell module is adjacent to the top ridge area. For example, the edge of the solar cell module is directly adjacent to the top ridge area or slightly offset relative to the upper end of the top ridge area, for example, 5 to 10 cm downwardly offset relative to the upper end of the top ridge element.

[0076] For example, the ridge region extends in the longitudinal direction of the ridge element. For example, the ridge region is strip-shaped, for example, 40 centimeters (cm) to 60 cm wide, for example, 55 cm wide. The ridge region, for example, has opposite longitudinal edges, wherein one longitudinal edge is toward the ridge element, for example, extends along the ridge element, for example, extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ridge element.

[0077] The region of the total area of ​​the protective roof that is covered by the arranged solar modules is, for example, between 5% and 100% of the entire protective roof area. The size of the covering depends, for example, on the type of crops to be covered.

[0078] The arranged solar cell modules cover, for example, 70% to 100% of the total area of ​​the top ridge region.

[0079] The solar cell module has, for example, a width of 15 to 60 cm, the solar cell module has, for example, a width of 30 to 55 cm, for example 35 cm, or a width of 55 cm.

[0080] For example, the surface element projects continuously along one longitudinal edge or along both longitudinal edges of the solar module, ie on one side or on both sides and laterally relative to the respective longitudinal edge, by 5 to 15 centimeters.

[0081] For example, the surface element projects continuously on both sides on the longitudinal side by 10 centimeters beyond the longitudinal edge of the solar module.

[0082] The length of the solar cell module corresponds, for example, to the entire length of the ridge region or of the surface elements located below the ridge region or of the ridge elements.

[0083] With respect to the total area of ​​the protective roof developed with the surface elements of the protective roof, the portion of the total area provided with the solar cell modules is, for example, between 5% and 100% of the total area of ​​the protective roof. For example, with respect to the total area of ​​the protective roof developed with the surface elements of the protective roof, the portion of the total area provided with the solar cell modules is, for example, 10%, for example, 20%, for example, 30%, for example, 40%, for example, 50% or for example more than 50% of the total area of ​​the protective roof.

[0084] The solar cell module comprises exactly one continuous component or comprises a plurality of separate solar cell submodules, for example a plurality of identical or different solar cell submodules. As a result, the individual solar cell submodules can be arranged on individually selectable or different regions of the surface element. Each solar cell submodule can be releasably attachable or attachable to the surface element, for example, by means of, for example, exactly one zipper unit or exactly two zipper units or by means of more than two zipper units.

[0085] According to an exemplary variant, the first zipper unit and the second zipper unit are each provided with two side parts and a sliding piece, wherein the side part of the first zipper unit is present on the solar cell module along the first longitudinal edge of the solar cell module, wherein the side part of the second zipper unit is present on the solar cell module along the second longitudinal edge of the solar cell module. As a result, the solar cell module can be stably and reliably arranged on the surface element. Accordingly, a side part of the first zipper unit and a side part of the second zipper unit are present on the surface element. The side parts are present on the surface element in their orientation and spacing corresponding to the orientation and spacing as on the solar cell module.

[0086] According to an exemplary variant of the present invention, the zipper device includes a first zipper unit and a second zipper unit, each of which has two side parts, wherein the side part of the first zipper unit is present on the surface element, wherein the side part of the second zipper unit is present on the surface element at a distance from the side part of the first zipper unit. The zipper unit also includes a sliding piece according to the standard, which acts in an open and closed manner between the two side parts. For example, the side part of the first zipper unit and / or the side part of the second zipper unit are arranged on the surface element by a joining method with the help of a needle and thread or are sewn on the surface element by a thread or by a plurality of threads. For example, the side part is arranged on the surface element by an adhesive connection and / or a welding connection, such as a thermoplastic or plastic welding connection. Instead of or in addition to the arrangement by sewing connection, it can be arranged by bonding or welding.

[0087] For example, another side portion of the first zipper unit is disposed on a first edge, such as a first longitudinal edge, of the solar cell module. For example, another side portion of the second zipper unit is disposed on a second edge, such as a second longitudinal edge, of the solar cell module.

[0088] An exemplary variant shows that the surface element has a first surface element segment, which is located adjacent to the top ridge element and extends in the longitudinal direction of the top ridge element, wherein the surface element includes a second surface element segment, which is located adjacent to the first surface element segment on a side of the first surface element segment facing away from the top ridge element, wherein the solar cell module is located on the outer side of the first surface element segment.

[0089] This makes it possible to position the solar cell module at a favorable or maximum height of the protective roof.

[0090] For example, the first surface element segment extends in a strip-like manner, for example along the entire length of the first region. For example, the first surface element segment forms a ridge region, for example, on both sides of the longitudinal side of the ridge element. For example, the first surface element segment is inclined downwards or with respect to the horizontal from the side facing the ridge element to the side facing away from the ridge element. The width of the first surface element segment transversely to the longitudinal axis of the ridge element is, for example, between 40 and 70 centimeters. The width of the first surface element segment is, for example, 55 centimeters. The second surface element segment has a width that is a multiple of the width of the first surface element segment.

[0091] The second surface element section comprises, for example, a plurality of parallel strip-shaped sections each consisting of a film element, for example a film strip, on the upper side. For example, the film element or each film element is connected, for example sewn, along the upper longitudinal edge of the film element to a carrier, for example a hail net, of the surface element located therebelow. For example, the opposite end-side lateral edges and the lower longitudinal edge of the film element rest freely on the carrier.

[0092] For example, the carrier is present below, for example, the first and second surface element sections of all the plurality of film elements. The carrier, for example, a hail net, is, for example, a continuously uniform net element that is stretched and spread out in a flat manner. For example, the spatial orientation of the stretched carrier predetermines the inclination of the first and second surface element sections or of all the film elements.

[0093] Typically, the second surface element section extends as far as the eave-side or lower longitudinal edge of the surface element or of the protective roof extending therefrom.

[0094] The surface element comprises, for example, an outer film and a carrier, such as a mesh element, which is present below the film. The film is, for example, a flexible, planar film assembly. The film is, for example, planarly closed or nonporous or, for example, the film is not perforated. The film is, for example, rainproof, snowproof and windproof. The film is, for example, made of a plastic material. The film is, for example, translucent or transparent or partially transparent to a portion of the light or sunlight. For example, the film forms the outer side of the surface element facing the atmosphere, for example the upper side of the surface element, for example the outer side of a protective roof, in the use state of the device.

[0095] For example, the carrier is usually perforated and has a plurality of material-free openings or holes. The carrier is, for example, a mesh element, for example a flexible mesh element of a textile. The mesh element is, for example, a hail protection net or a hail net and / or an insect protection net. For example, mesh elements are known from agricultural uses, for example for protection against hail or insects for fruit crops, for example cherry trees and similar crops.

[0096] A further exemplary embodiment is provided, that the solar cell module comprises a flexible carrier material, on which the side parts of the zipper unit are arranged. For example, it is usually easy to sew the flexible side parts to the flexible carrier material of the solar cell module. The carrier material of the solar cell module is, for example, a thin, bendable material. The carrier material is, for example, a film material. The carrier material is, for example, a planar material, for example a planar film material, a plastic material or, for example, a planar textile or fabric material.

[0097] For example, a photovoltaically active layer or a photovoltaically active layer of a PV cell or a solar cell module is present, for example applied or integrated on a carrier material.

[0098] For example, the side parts of the zipper unit are sewn, for example, to the panel element or to the carrier material of the solar cell module. In existing production devices and production methods for cover systems with flexible panel elements, sewing devices are usually used for connecting or attaching the components. Such sewing devices can also be used to produce the device according to the invention or the cover system according to the invention.

[0099] For example, the side parts of the zipper are sewn onto the film and / or the mesh and the like. For example, the sewing of the side parts of the zipper unit onto the film and the carrier material arranged underneath the film is carried out, for example, in just one sewing process, wherein, for example, the surface element can be connected to the carrier material and / or other parts of the device at the same time.

[0100] According to an exemplary design, the solar cell module comprises an electrical contact, wherein the device has a conductor portion, which is fixed to a component of the device and is configured to be in electrical contact with the electrical contact of the solar cell module. The conductor portion comprises, for example, an electrical cable. For example, the conductor portion is held on an existing section of the device, such as a support component or a bracket and / or a top ridge element. For example, the conductor portion is guided from the outside along the component to the contact of the solar cell module. For example, an electrically conductive and outwardly electrically insulated connection between the contact and a battery or an energy network or a power grid can be achieved.

[0101] The holding device is present, for example, in such a way that the area of ​​the surface element is held in the storage position so that the area of ​​the surface element is temporarily arranged in an uncovered arrangement so that the area of ​​the surface element is folded or rolled up or retracted upward in the direction of the ridge area in the storage position and is held below the surface element section connected to the solar cell module, wherein the area of ​​the surface element is covered by the surface element section connected to the solar cell module in the storage position.

[0102] The solar cell modules can, for example, perform other functions in the covering system in addition to or instead of generating electrical energy. For example, in winter, when the covering function of the protective roof is not enabled, the area of ​​the surface element equipped with the solar cell modules can serve as a cover for the remaining surface elements, for example when the remaining parts are folded or compactly compressed under the area of ​​the surface element with the solar cell modules and fixed by the fixing device. The solar cell modules then provide the surface elements with protection from UV rays, temperature, rain and / or snow, or other mechanical and chemical material protection. At the same time, the advantageous energy acquisition function of the solar cell module to generate electrical energy from light energy is retained, even in winter or autumn. For example, the fixing device comprises an elongated element, such as an elastic element. For example, the fixing device comprises an elastic band and / or a cable tie and / or a rope and / or a belt and / or a wire and / or a film or a mesh strip, etc.

[0103] According to an exemplary embodiment, the holding device comprises an elongated flexible wrap-around element, wherein the wrap-around element can be arranged in the storage position in a wrapped manner outside the folded or rolled-up area of ​​the surface element. The wrap-around element can, for example, withstand tensile forces. The wrap-around element has, for example, a hook-shaped element at one end for hooking onto a hooking section of the support component, for example, the ridge element or the other end of the wrap-around element. For example, the wrap-around element is ring-shaped.

[0104] The present invention relates, for example, to a device for being mounted on a covering device, wherein the covering device is used to cover an area outdoors, such as an area for cultivating crops or cash crops or other economically useful land, wherein the covering device comprises a surface element and a supporting component having a bracket, wherein the surface element carried by the supporting component is used to form a planar protective roof above the area.

[0105] The device comprises, for example, a solar cell module which is connected to a mounting surface element, wherein the device is designed as a mounting component for attaching the device to a covering device in such a way that the mounting surface element can be subsequently attached to a surface element of the covering device.

[0106] For example, exactly one solar cell module is mounted on a continuously formed mounting surface element. For example, a plurality of solar cell modules, for example a plurality of identical solar cell modules, are mounted on a continuously formed mounting surface element.

[0107] For example, the mounting surface element provided with the solar cell module is designed in such a way that it can be placed on exactly one inclined side of the protective roof which is inclined from the ridge area. For example, the area with the solar cell module is present along the longitudinal axis of the mounting surface element.

[0108] For example, the mounting surface element provided with solar cell modules is designed in such a way that it is present on both sides of the ridge area. For example, the mounting surface element provided with solar cell modules is designed in such a way that it covers the ridge area and the respectively following sections below of the protective roof formed by the covering device. The respectively covered areas are correspondingly inclined, for example spatially inclined to different degrees, for example inclined at the same angle relative to the vertical. For example, two parallel areas of the mounting surface element, which are spaced apart, are provided with solar cell modules on the mounting surface element. There is a spacing between the two solar cell module areas in between. The spacing covers the ridge area of ​​the existing covering device when the device is mounted on the covering device.

[0109] As a result, the solar cell module can advantageously be mounted on an existing covering device, for example a conventional covering device. Advantageously, the existing covering device can be used permanently and / or temporarily to extract energy from sunlight.

[0110] For example, the additional panel element is attached to the panel element of an already existing covering device, for example, by means of an attachment device, for example, a quick-connection device. For example, the attachment device comprises, for example, a zipper device and / or a Velcro device and / or a snap fastening device and / or an adhesive device. For example, the additional panel element is attached to the panel element of an already existing covering device by sewing.

[0111] For example, the subsequent placement of the additional surface elements on the surface elements of an already existing covering system is carried out by means of a placement device which is known or customary in covering, for example, covering in agriculture, such as covering in areas where crops or cash crops are grown. This is economically and technically advantageous, for example, and also operationally advantageous. The placement device is, for example, a device which is designed to temporarily or permanently place the additional surface elements on the surface elements of the covering system.

[0112] For example, the installation of the retrofitted surface elements provided with the solar cell modules on the covering device which is already in use takes place, for example, outdoors. For example, the retrofitted surface elements provided with the solar cell modules are installed on or above the upper side of the existing surface elements or on the upper side of the surface elements of the existing covering device. For example, the surface elements of the existing covering device are films, nets, hail nets, fabrics and / or other flexible surface elements.

[0113] The additional surface element can, for example, be placed on a surface element of an existing covering device, wherein the surface element is adjacent to a ridge area of ​​an existing covering device for covering an area outdoors, such as an area cultivated for crops or cash crops or other economic land, and wherein the support component can be anchored to the ground in said area.

[0114] For example, the mounting surface element is flexible, for example can be rolled up and folded. For example, the mounting surface element is strip-shaped, for example rectangular on the base plane.

[0115] The added surface elements are, for example, films, nets, hail nets, fabrics and / or other flexible surface elements.

[0116] For example, the retrofitted surface element, in the state mounted on the covering device, extends over, for example, an upper partial region or one close to the roof ridge of the protective roof provided by the covering device.

[0117] For example, the mounting surface element, in a state mounted on the covering device, extends with the longitudinal side of the mounting surface element along the ridge area from the ridge area downwards in the direction of the eaves area. For example, the mounting surface element, in a state mounted on the covering device, extends from above to about 20% of the entire width or height of the top side of the protective roof of the covering device. For example, the width of the strip-shaped mounting surface element with respect to the left or right side of the ridge element relative to the ridge area is 0.1 m, 0.2 m, 0.3 m, or 0.4 m to 0.6 m, for example 0.5 m. For example, if the mounting surface element is constructed continuously on the ridge element and extends to the first area on both sides, the width of the mounting surface element is, for example, 0.2 to 1.2 m. For example, most of the relevant surface side of the mounting surface element is covered by the solar cell module. For example, 10% to more than 90%, for example 70% to 90%, for example 80%, of the relevant surface side of the mounting surface element is covered by the solar cell module.

[0118] For example, the solar cell module can be attached to the mounting surface element in a detachable and / or non-detachable manner. The connection of the solar cell module to the mounting surface element can be detachable or non-detachable.

[0119] The mounting assembly comprises, for example, a quick-connection device for attaching the solar module to the mounting surface element, the quick-connection device comprising a zipper device with a zipper unit and / or comprising a Velcro device and / or a pressure connection device.

[0120] The solar cell modules are sewn onto the mounting surface elements, for example.

[0121] The solar cell module is adhesively bonded to the mounting surface element, for example.

[0122] The solar cell module is, for example, quadrilateral in a substantially flat surface.

[0123] The solar cell module is connected to or to the mounting surface element, for example along its edges, for example along opposite longitudinal edges.

[0124] The addition surface element can be connected to the surface element of the cover device, for example, in a detachable and / or non-detachable manner.

[0125] For example, the additional surface element can be connected to the surface element of the cover device by means of a patch. The patch comprises, for example, two elements between which a section of the additional surface element and a section of the surface element of the cover device are pressed and fixed. In this case, the two elements of the patch are pressed against each other in order to connect the section of the additional surface element to a section of the surface element of the cover device or to connect two overlapping layers of the surface elements between the two elements. If, for example, the additional surface element is connected to the surface element of the cover device by means of a patch, the two elements of the patch are pressed against each other and are fixedly connected to each other, for example releasably fixedly connected to each other.

[0126] For example, if the attachment panel element is connected to the panel element of the cover device by means of a patch, the two elements of the patch can be locked, latched, hooked or connected to one another or fixed to one another in another way.

[0127] The section of the mounting surface element and the section of the surface element of the covering device can be connected to one another additionally or exclusively by means of a screw connection.

[0128] The section of the mounting surface element and the section of the surface element of the covering device can be connected to one another additionally or exclusively by means of a quick-connection device, for example a pressure connection device, a zipper device, a Velcro device.

[0129] The section of the added surface element and the section of the surface element of the covering device can be connected to one another additionally or exclusively by means of adhesive bonding.

[0130] The section of the mounting surface element and the section of the surface element of the covering device can be connected to one another additionally or exclusively by sewing.

[0131] The section of the mounting surface element and the section of the surface element of the covering device can be connected to one another additionally or exclusively by plastic welding.

[0132] A covering device for covering an area outdoors, such as an area for cultivating crops or cash crops or other economic land, is proposed, comprising a surface element and a supporting component having a bracket, wherein the surface element carried by the supporting component is used to form a planar protective roof above the area, wherein sections of the surface element extend along the top ridge area of ​​the protective roof, and the covering device has a device as described above for the covering device.

[0133] In particular, a covering device for covering an area outdoors, such as an area for cultivating crops or cash crops or other economic land, is proposed, which comprises a surface element and a support component with a bracket, wherein the support component can be anchored on the ground of the area, wherein the surface element carried by the support component is used to form a planar protective roof above the area, wherein sections of the surface element extend along the top ridge area of ​​the protective roof, and the covering device has a device as described above for the covering device.

[0134] A further aspect of the invention relates to a device for covering an area outdoors, such as an area cultivated for agricultural or cash crops or other economically useful land, comprising a surface element and a support assembly having a bracket, wherein the support assembly can be anchored to the ground of the area, wherein the surface element carried by the support assembly is used to form a planar protective roof above the area, wherein sections of the surface element extend along a ridge region of the protective roof.

[0135] For example, a solar cell module is provided, which is non-releasably connected to a first region of the panel element, so that when light impinges on the solar cell module, light energy can be converted into electrical energy, wherein the first region of the panel element is fixed in the ridge region, wherein the first region of the panel element is also connected to a second region of the panel element in addition to being fixed in the ridge region. For example, the non-releasable connection is provided by bonding, plastic welding and / or sewing. Thus, the rolled, folded or retracted region of the panel element can be reliably covered, fixed and held by the upper region below the upper region of the panel element provided with the solar module. The rolled, folded or retracted region of the panel element is thus protected from weather influences, for example, in winter. There is no need to move the relevant panel element to a storage location, which is economically and technically advantageous. In the spring of next year, the relevant region can be quickly and easily unfolded again as a protective roof.

[0136] Exemplarily, the first area of ​​the surface element is releasably connected to the top ridge element of the top ridge area. For example, suitable for the releasable connection are clip connectors, such as patches for fruit tree planting covers, cable ties, elastic bands or expansion bands, etc.

[0137] Furthermore, by way of example, a partial area of ​​between 5% and 50% of the total area of ​​the solar cell module is covered with the Velcro device. This refers to a corresponding strip. This allows the solar cell module to be stably and reliably connected to the surface element in a releasable manner. For example, the surface element is provided with further strips of the Velcro device over a corresponding area size. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0138] Other features and advantages of the present invention are explained in detail with the aid of the embodiments shown in great schematic form. Specifically, it is shown that:

[0139] Figure 1 A horizontal front view showing a device for covering,

[0140] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a section of a device for covering, viewed obliquely from above,

[0141] Figure 3 Show according to Figure 2 The enlarged section of the protective canopy of the equipment,

[0142] Figure 3a Show according to Figure 3 The cross-sectional view of the section AA cutting through the protective roof section,

[0143] Figure 3b Show according to Figure 3 Section BB in FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a section of the protective roof.

[0144] Figure 4 Shown in accordance with Figure 3 The alternative view in Figure 2 a section of a protective roof of a device for covering a device, wherein no solar cell modules are present,

[0145] Figure 5 Shown in bottom view with Figure 4 The solar cell modules are matched to the sections,

[0146] Figure 6 A perspective view of a section of a device for covering, with a partially folded protective roof, is shown, viewed obliquely from above.

[0147] Figure 7 The deployed protective roof is shown in a horizontal front view,

[0148] Figure 8 Shown in horizontal front view according to Figure 7 The protective roof in a folded and maintained state of parts of the protective roof,

[0149] Fig. 9 The deployed protective roof of the covering device with the attached components is shown in a horizontal front view, and

[0150] Fig.10 The arrangement of the deployed protective roof of the covering device with a replaced retrofit component is shown in a horizontal front view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0151] Figure 1A device 1 for covering an area 2 outdoors, for example an area under cultivation of crops or cash crops or other economically useful land, is shown, comprising a surface element 3 and a support arrangement 4 with a support 5. The support 5 is designed, for example, as a base frame support.

[0152] The support assembly 4 is anchored or can be anchored on the ground 6 of the area 2. The surface elements 3 carried by the support assembly 4 serve to form a planar protective roof 7 above the area 2. The surface element sections 3a of the surface elements 3 extend along a ridge region 8 of the protective roof 7. The ridge region 8 has, for example, a ridge element 8a, for example a tensioned ridge wire.

[0153] The multi-gable roof-like protective roof 7 has, for example, a plurality of parallel ridge regions 8. The edge sections of the surface elements 3 extend, for example, along the respective ridge regions 8. In the example shown, each ridge region 8 is formed with partial regions extending toward each other at an angle in the gable-like configuration of the protective roof 7.

[0154] In an alternative, outwardly curved or upwardly curved configuration of the protective roof (not shown), the ridge region is bent on both sides to the highest part of the protective roof.

[0155] In the device 1 , a plurality of ridge regions 8 are each provided with two solar cell modules 9 .

[0156] The corresponding solar cell modules 9 are connected to the surface elements 3 , so that when light impinges on the solar cell modules 9 , the light energy can be converted into electrical energy.

[0157] For example, a quick-connection device 10 is provided which comprises a zipper device 11 with a zipper unit 12 in order to arrange the solar module 9 on the surface element 3 in a releasable manner by means of the zipper device 11 .

[0158] For example, a quick-connection device 10 is provided which comprises a Velcro device 13 with Velcro units 14 in order to arrange the solar module 9 on the surface element 3 in a releasable manner by means of the Velcro device 13 .

[0159] The zipper unit 12, for example the first zipper unit 12a and the second zipper unit 12b, has a slide 15 and two narrow side parts 16, 17 which can be releasably fastened to each other (see Figure 3 ).

[0160] Figure 3a and 3b The attachment of the side parts 16 to the surface element 3 by sewing is shown, for example.

[0161] For example, according to Figure 3In the section AA in FIG. 1 , the side part 16 is fixed to the longitudinal edge of the upper part of the first surface element segment 3a or the segment 3a of the surface element 3, which is designed as a film strip, and which faces the ridge element 8a, by resting above the strip film 18 of the segment 3a. The side part 16 is sewn to the surface element segment 3a and to the film 18 and the mesh element 19 present below the film by means of sewing threads 20. The sewing threads 20 pass through the side part 16, the film 18 of the segment 3a and the mesh element 19 (see FIG. 1 ) which connect the zipper unit 12a. Figure 3a The side parts 17 belonging to the zipper unit 12 a are, for example, sewn or glued to the associated solar cell module 9 .

[0162] For example, according to Figure 3 In the cross section BB in FIG. 1 , the side portion 16 is fixed to the longitudinal edge of the lower part of the first surface element segment 3a of the surface element 3 which is constructed as a film strip and faces away from the top ridge element 8a. The side portion 16 is located above the film 18 of the surface element segment 3a and is sewn to the film 21 of the strip-shaped second surface element segment 3b and the continuously located lowermost mesh element 19 by means of a sewing thread 22. The sewing or stitching connects the edge of the upper film 18 to the lower film 21, wherein the edges of the films 18 and 21 overlap in the seam area. The sewing thread 22 connects the side portion 16, the film 18 of the segment 3a, the film 21 of the surface element segment 3b and the mesh element 19 (see FIG. 1 ) which pass through the zipper unit 12. Figure 3b The side parts 17 belonging to the zipper unit 12 b are, for example, sewn or glued to the corresponding solar cell module 9 .

[0163] Figure 6 The device 1 is shown in perspective and in sections.

[0164] Over the length along the ridge element 8 a , the device 1 has, continuously over the entire length and on both sides of the ridge element 8 a , a surface element section 3 a with a solar cell module 9 located above.

[0165] Over the remaining partial length of the surface element, the surface element segment 3b and the further strip-shaped surface element segments 3c, 3d and 3e form the surface element 3 in accordance with Figure 8 Storage location or Figure 6 In the storage position, the panel element segments 3b, 3c, 3d and 3e are held and folded or stowed away and form a closed part of the protective roof 7, for example for wintering. The volume of the closed part of the protective roof 7 is reduced and is held and protected below the panel element segment 3a with the solar cell module 9 (see Figure 8 , Figure 6 the front part of the ).

[0166] A further part of the protective roof 7 , which is opened to cover the area 2 , comprises the unfolded surface element segment 3 a with the solar cell module 9 and the region with the unfolded further surface element segments 3 b , 3 c , 3 d and 3 e . Figure 7 The film strip of the middle film element section 3 b - 3 e which is free on one side is shown deflected upward relative to the mesh element 19 , for example due to wind.

[0167] All parts of the protective roof 7 shown have planar solar modules 9 oriented at an angle in space when in operation for generating energy.

[0168] A holding device 23 is provided, and a region of the panel element 3 comprising the panel element segments 3b, 3c, 3d and 3e is held in a wound manner in the storage position, so that the region of the panel element 3 is temporarily arranged in a protected manner in an uncovered arrangement. The region comprising the panel element segments 3b-3e together with parts of the mesh element 19 is folded or rolled up in the storage position upwards in the direction of the ridge region 8 and is held below the panel element segment 3a connected to the solar cell module 9.

[0169] The holding device 23 comprises, for example, a winterizing belt, for example an elastic belt with end-side hook-shaped devices, for example rigid hooks. Figure 7 The holding device 23 is, for example, fixed and can be hooked on the support 5 and / or the top ridge element 8a.

[0170] according to Figure 4 and 5 The Velcro unit 14 has, for example, two flat, flexible Velcro strips, including a first Velcro strip 24 and a second Velcro strip 25. The Velcro strips 24 and 25 can be reversibly releasably fastened to each other.

[0171] For example, the first Velcro strip 24 is provided with a flexible loop, such as a fleece tape. The second Velcro strip 25 has, for example, a flexible barb, such as a hook tape.

[0172] For example, according to Figure 4 On the first surface element section 3a, for example on the film 18, the upper first Velcro strip 24 and the lower first Velcro strip 24 are parallely offset, for example sewn, stitched, glued, welded or integrally arranged on the surface element.

[0173] Regarding the Velcro strips 24 on the surface element section 3a at corresponding distances from each other according to Figure 5 On the lower side 9a of the solar cell module 9, for example on the carrier material on the lower side, the upper second Velcro strip 25 and the lower second Velcro strip 25 are parallelly offset, for example sewn, stitched, bonded, welded or integrally arranged on the lower side 9a.

[0174] The solar cell module 9 can thus be reversibly releasably oriented with the lower side 9a facing the upper side of the surface element section 3a or can be pressed and fixedly held on the film 18. Each Velcro strip 24 is in snap-fitting press contact with the associated Velcro strip 25.

[0175] Fig. 9 A covering device 26 for covering an area outdoors and four identical devices 27 are shown in great schematic form, which are designed as retrofitted components. Thus, for example, the covering device 26 as an existing covering device has a surface element 28 and a support component 29 with a support 30. The surface element 28 carried by the support component 29 forms a protective roof. The surface element 28 forms four obliquely oriented partial regions of the protective roof.

[0176] The devices 27 each have a mounted surface element 31 with a solar cell module 32. The devices are each present on both sides along the two ridge regions of the protective roof.

[0177] The corresponding solar cell module is fastened to the mounting surface element 31 in a releasable manner, for example, by means of a zipper and / or Velcro arrangement.

[0178] The additional surface element 31 is attached to the protective roof or the surface element 28 , for example, subsequently, for example, by means of a fixed clamp, for example, by means of a patch 33 .

[0179] according to Fig.10 The arrangement and basis Fig. 9 The arrangement consists merely in that the two rows of solar cell modules 32 present on both sides of the ridge line in the ridge region are mounted on a common mounting surface element 34 , for example by means of zipper arrangements and / or Velcro arrangements.

[0180] The mounting surface elements 34 , which are respectively formed continuously on the two illustrated ridge regions, respectively cover the associated ridge line.

[0181] List of Reference Numerals

[0182] 1 Equipment

[0183] 2 Regions

[0184] 3-sided element

[0185] 3a-3e Surface element section

[0186] 4 Support components

[0187] 5 Bracket

[0188] 6 Ground

[0189] 7 Protect the ceiling

[0190] 8. First Area

[0191] 8a Top ridge element

[0192] 9 Solar cell modules

[0193] 9a Lower side

[0194] 10 Quick Connect Device

[0195] 11 Zipper device

[0196] 12 zipper units

[0197] 12a, 12b zipper unit

[0198] 13 Velcro device

[0199] 14 Velcro units

[0200] 15 Sliding piece

[0201] 16 Side Section

[0202] 17 Side section

[0203] 18 films

[0204] 19 Net Components

[0205] 20 Sewing thread

[0206] 21 films

[0207] 22 Sewing thread

[0208] 23. Holding device

[0209] 24 Velcro strips

[0210] 25 Velcro Strips

[0211] 26 Covering Equipment

[0212] 27 Installation

[0213] 28 Surface elements

[0214] 29 Support assembly

[0215] 30 Bracket

[0216] 31 Adding surface elements

[0217] 32 Solar cell modules

[0218] 33 Patch

[0219] 34 Install the surface element.

Claims

1. A device for covering an area outdoors, for example an area under cultivation of agricultural or commercial crops or other economically useful land, comprising a surface element and a support assembly with a support, wherein: A support assembly can be anchored on the ground of the area, wherein the surface elements carried by the support assembly are used to form a planar protective roof above the area, wherein sections of the surface elements extend along a ridge area of ​​the protective roof, characterized in that a solar cell module is provided, which is connected to the surface element so that when light is incident on the solar cell module, light energy can be converted into electrical energy, wherein a quick connection device is provided, the quick connection device includes a zipper device with a zipper unit so that the solar cell module can be releasably arranged on the surface element by means of the zipper device.

2. The device according to the preamble of claim 1, in particular according to claim 1, characterized in that A solar cell module is provided, which is connected to the surface element so that light energy can be converted into electrical energy when light is incident on the solar cell module, wherein a quick connection device is provided, which includes a Velcro device with a Velcro unit so that the solar cell module can be releasably arranged on the surface element by means of the Velcro device.

3. The device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that The solar cell module is flexibly designed.

4. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The solar module is detachably connected to the surface element at an edge region of the solar module by means of the zipper device.

5. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The zipper unit has a slide and two narrow side parts which are releasably snapped together, wherein one side part of the zipper unit is present on the solar cell module and the other side part of the associated zipper unit is present on the surface element.

6. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The zipper device has two zipper units which each operate independently of one another in order to detachably arrange the solar cell module on the surface element.

7. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The two zipper units are designed in such a way that a detachable arrangement of opposite edges of the solar module is produced on the surface element.

8. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The solar cell module is present in a region of the device adjacent to a ridge element of the ridge region.

9. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that A first zipper unit and a second zipper unit are provided, each of which has two side portions and a sliding member, wherein a side portion of the first zipper unit is present on the solar cell module along a first longitudinal edge of the solar cell module, and wherein a side portion of the second zipper unit is present on the solar cell module along a second longitudinal edge of the solar cell module.

10. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The zipper arrangement comprises a first zipper unit and a second zipper unit, each of which has two side parts, wherein the side part of the first zipper unit is present on the surface element, and wherein the side part of the second zipper unit is present on the surface element at a distance from the side part of the first zipper unit.

11. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The surface element has a first surface element segment, which is located adjacent to the ridge element and extends in the longitudinal direction of the ridge element, wherein the surface element includes a second surface element segment, which is located adjacent to the first surface element segment on a side of the first surface element segment facing away from the ridge element, wherein the solar cell module is located on an outer side of the first surface element segment.

12. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The surface element comprises an outer film and a carrier, for example a mesh element, which is located beneath the film.

13. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The solar cell module includes a flexible carrier material on which a side portion of the zipper unit is placed.

14. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The side parts of the zipper unit are present in a sewn-on manner, for example are sewn-on to a carrier material of the surface element or of the solar cell module.

15. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The solar cell module comprises electrical contacts, wherein the device comprises a conductor section which is fastened to a component of the device and is provided for making electrical contact with the electrical contacts of the solar cell module.

16. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that A holding device is present, which holds the area of ​​the surface element in the storage position so as to temporarily arrange the area of ​​the surface element in an uncovered manner, so that the area of ​​the surface element is folded or rolled up upward in the direction of the ridge area in the storage position and is held below the surface element connected to the solar cell module, wherein the area of ​​the surface element is covered by the surface element connected to the solar cell module in the storage position.

17. A device for covering equipment for covering areas outdoors, such as cultivated areas for agricultural or commercial crops or other economically useful land, in particular for covering equipment according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The device comprises a solar cell module which is connected to a mounting surface element, wherein the device is designed as a mounting component for attaching the device to the cover device in such a way that the mounting surface element can be subsequently attached to a surface element of the cover device.

18. The device according to claim 17, characterized in that The solar cell module is connected to the mounting surface element in a detachable and / or non-detachable manner.

19. The device according to any one of claims 17 and 18, characterized in that The installation surface element can be connected to the surface element of the cover device in a detachable and / or non-detachable manner.

20. Covering device according to the preamble of claim 1, wherein: There is a device according to any one of claims 17 to 19.

21. A device for covering an area outdoors, such as an area cultivated for agricultural or commercial crops or other economically useful land, comprising a surface element and a support assembly with a support, wherein: The support assembly can be anchored on the ground of the area, wherein the surface elements carried by the support assembly are used to form a planar protective roof above the area, wherein sections of the surface elements extend along a ridge region of the protective roof, characterised in that a solar cell module is provided, which is non-detachably connected to a first region of the surface element so that light energy can be converted into electrical energy when light impinges on the solar cell module, wherein the first region of the surface element is fixed in the ridge region, wherein, in addition to being fixed in the ridge region, the first region of the surface element is also connected to a second region of the surface element.

22. The device according to claim 21, characterized in that The first region of the surface element is releasably connected to the ridge element of the ridge region.

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