Outdoor sunshade based on flexible perovskite solar cell
By integrating flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic films and photosensors into the surface of sun umbrellas, the problem of sun umbrellas being unable to utilize solar energy has been solved, enabling the collection of electrical energy and the supply of lighting, thus improving the convenience and environmental friendliness of outdoor use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing sun umbrellas have a simple structure and fail to effectively utilize solar energy. Users need to prepare additional power and lighting facilities when outdoors, which is inconvenient.
A flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film is covered on the surface of a sun umbrella. Combined with a photosensitive sensor and a battery, it enables the collection and storage of solar energy. The device is then powered through a charging interface, and the lamps provide illumination at night using the stored energy.
It achieves efficient conversion and storage of solar energy, provides convenient power supply and lighting functions, reduces the need to carry additional equipment, protects the environment and saves resources.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sunshade technology, specifically, it relates to an outdoor sunshade based on flexible perovskite solar cells. Background Technology
[0002] Outdoor parasols are a common sunshade tool used in outdoor activities, providing a large shaded area for people to rest under. However, existing parasols mainly consist of a basic frame and canopy, with a simple structure that only serves the single function of blocking sunlight, without fully converting and utilizing solar energy. When users are relaxing under the umbrella, they need to prepare a separate power source if they need to charge electronic devices; at night, they also need to prepare additional lighting, which is quite inconvenient. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention was developed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide an outdoor sunshade based on a flexible perovskite solar cell.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0005] An outdoor sunshade umbrella based on flexible perovskite solar cells includes a base, a supporting main pole mounted on the base, umbrella ribs connected to the top of the supporting main pole, and an umbrella canopy fixed to the umbrella ribs, wherein:
[0006] The umbrella surface is covered with a flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film, and photosensors are installed on the edges of the umbrella surface; lights are installed on the umbrella ribs; a battery is installed in the base; and a charging interface is installed on the main support pole.
[0007] Flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic thin films are electrically connected to charging interfaces and batteries, and lamps are electrically connected to photosensitive sensors and batteries.
[0008] Furthermore, the umbrella ribs are movably connected to the main support pole, and the opening and closing of the umbrella can be achieved through the movement of the umbrella ribs; the umbrella ribs are made of lightweight metal or high-strength plastic.
[0009] Furthermore, the canopy covers the outside of the umbrella ribs and is made of nylon or polyester fiber material; a flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film is covered on the side of the canopy that faces upward when the canopy is open and is bonded to the canopy with an adhesive.
[0010] Furthermore, the lighting fixtures are LED light strips.
[0011] Furthermore, the base is fixed to the ground using nails or suction cups.
[0012] Furthermore, the charging interface integrates a USB-A and USB-C combo port.
[0013] Furthermore, the charging port is equipped with a waterproof cover.
[0014] Furthermore, the battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to store electrical energy generated by the flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic thin film.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. The outdoor sunshade umbrella based on flexible perovskite solar cells of this utility model can convert solar energy into electrical energy for collection and storage when there is sufficient sunlight by using the flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film on the umbrella surface. It can also power external devices through the charging interface, so that users do not need to have a backup power source. It protects the environment, saves resources, and provides convenience to users.
[0017] 2. The outdoor sunshade based on flexible perovskite solar cells of this utility model can sense the ambient light brightness through a photosensitive sensor, and use the electrical energy stored during the day to power the lamps at night, thereby providing lighting and further facilitating user use. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic thin film;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an outdoor sunshade umbrella based on a flexible perovskite solar cell;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of an outdoor sunshade based on flexible perovskite solar cells.
[0021] Icon labels:
[0022] 1-Flexible substrate layer, 2-Transparent electrode, 3-First carrier transport layer, 4-Perovskite layer, 5-Second carrier transport layer, 6-Metal electrode, 7-Encapsulation layer;
[0023] 10-Base, 20-Main support pole, 21-Charging interface, 30-Umbrella ribs, 31-Lighting fixture, 40-Umbrella surface, 41-Flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film, 42-Photosensitive sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easy to understand, the following embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provide a detailed description of the outdoor sunshade umbrella based on flexible perovskite solar cells of this utility model.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] Currently, flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic thin films, as a type of solar cell, namely flexible perovskite solar cells, have broad application prospects due to their advantages such as simple manufacturing process and low cost. For example... Figure 1 As shown, flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic films are generally composed of a multi-layered composite structure, sequentially including a flexible substrate layer 1, a transparent electrode 2, a first carrier transport layer 3, a perovskite layer 4, a second carrier transport layer 5, a metal electrode 6, and an encapsulation layer 7. The flexible substrate layer 1 can be made of materials such as polyimide (PI) or polyester film (PET), possessing good mechanical properties and weather resistance. The transparent electrode 2 can be made of materials such as ITO or IZO, forming a high-transmittance electrode through PVD or RPD processes. The first carrier transport layer 3 is a hole transport layer, and the second carrier transport layer 5 is an electron transport layer; or vice versa, with the first carrier transport layer 3 being an electron transport layer and the second carrier transport layer 5 being a hole transport layer, which can be selected according to the application requirements; the hole transport layer can be made of NiOx material, and the electron transport layer can be made of TiOx material. The perovskite layer 4 uses a multi-cation perovskite material (e.g., FA-Cs-PbI3) to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency and environmental stability. Metal electrode 6 uses metal electrodes such as copper and silver, or composite electrodes, to ensure conductivity and flexibility. Encapsulation layer 7 can be made of inorganic materials such as silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, and silicon nitride, combined with POE or silicone and a water-blocking film.
[0027] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, this embodiment provides an outdoor sunshade umbrella (hereinafter referred to as an outdoor sunshade umbrella) based on a flexible perovskite solar cell, including a base 10, a supporting main pole 20 disposed on the base 10, umbrella ribs 30 connected to the top of the supporting main pole 20, and an umbrella surface 40 fixed to the umbrella ribs 30. The umbrella surface 40 is covered with a flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film 41, and a photosensor 42 is installed on the edge of the umbrella surface 40. A lamp 31 is installed on the umbrella ribs 30. A battery (not shown in the figure) is provided in the base 10, and a charging interface 21 is provided on the supporting main pole 20. The flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film 41 is electrically connected to the charging interface 21 and the battery, and the lamp 31 is electrically connected to the photosensor 42 and the battery.
[0028] Specifically, the umbrella canopy 40 covers the outside of the umbrella ribs 30 and is made of durable and lightweight materials such as nylon or polyester fiber to ensure stability in various weather conditions. A flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film 41 covers the upward-facing side of the umbrella canopy 40 when it is open. This film is tightly bonded to the umbrella canopy 40 with an adhesive, which not only increases the sun protection performance of the umbrella canopy 40 but also converts solar energy into electrical energy. A photosensor 42 installed on the edge of the umbrella canopy 40 can detect ambient light, facilitating the control of the lighting time of the lamp 31.
[0029] The umbrella ribs 30 are movably connected to the support pole 20, allowing the umbrella canopy 40 to be opened and closed. The umbrella ribs 30 are made of lightweight metal or high-strength plastic to support the umbrella canopy 40 and maintain its shape. The umbrella ribs 30 in this embodiment have the same structure as those in existing outdoor sun umbrellas and will not be described in detail here. A light fixture 31 installed on the umbrella ribs 30 provides illumination at night. In this embodiment, the light fixture 31 uses LED light strips, which are energy-saving, power-efficient, and have a long service life.
[0030] The base 10 can be fixed to the ground using ground stakes or suction cups to ensure the stability of the sun umbrella in strong winds. The base 10 has an embedded battery and control circuitry. The battery stores electrical energy generated by the flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film 41. In this embodiment, the battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with high energy density and long cycle life. The control circuitry automatically controls the battery to power the lamp 31 and turn on the lighting when the photosensor 42 detects dim ambient light.
[0031] The charging port 21 is located in the middle of the supporting main rod 20. In this embodiment, the charging port 21 integrates a USB-A and USB-C composite port, supports QC4.0 / PD3.1 / PPS multi-protocol adaptive fast charging technology, and is compatible with a wide voltage and current adjustment range from 5V / 1A to 20V / 5A. The charging port 21 intelligently identifies the device's power demand protocol, enabling fully compatible fast charging for various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, Bluetooth headsets, portable game consoles, and laptops. Furthermore, the charging port 21 is equipped with a waterproof cover to prevent rainwater or moisture from entering, improving safety.
[0032] In use, the base 10 of the outdoor sun umbrella is fixed to the ground with ground nails or suction cups. The umbrella ribs 30 are opened to unfold the umbrella surface 40, ensuring that the flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film 41 faces the sunlight and has a smooth, wrinkle-free surface. When exposed to sunlight, the flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film 41 collects sunlight and converts it into electrical energy to power external devices connected to the charging interface 21. Excess electrical energy is stored in the battery. When the photosensor 42 detects that the ambient light is below a preset threshold, the battery supplies power to the lamp 31, turning it on. Therefore, when users are relaxing under the umbrella, they can charge their mobile phones and other electronic devices through the charging interface 21 without needing a separate power source. At night, the lamp 31 on the umbrella ribs 30 provides illumination, saving energy and making it more convenient to use.
[0033] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A flexible perovskite solar cell based outdoor sunshade, characterized in that, The umbrella comprises a base (10), a support main rod (20) arranged on the base (10), a rib (30) connected to the top of the support main rod (20), and a canopy (40) fixed on the rib (30), wherein: The canopy (40) is covered with a flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film (41), and a photosensitive sensor (42) is mounted on the edge of the canopy (40); a lamp (31) is mounted on the rib (30); a battery is arranged in the base (10); a charging interface (21) is arranged on the support main rod (20); The flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film (41) is electrically connected with the charging interface (21) and the battery, and the lamp (31) is electrically connected with the photosensitive sensor (42) and the battery.
2. The outdoor sunshade based on the flexible perovskite solar cell according to claim 1, wherein: The rib (30) is movably connected to the support main rod (20), and the canopy (40) is opened and folded by the movement of the rib (30); The rib (30) is made of light metal or high-strength plastic.
3. The outdoor sunshade based on the flexible perovskite solar cell according to claim 2, wherein: The canopy (40) is covered outside the rib (30) and is made of nylon or polyester fiber material; The flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film (41) is covered on the upward side of the canopy (40) when the canopy (40) is opened, and is bonded to the canopy (40) by an adhesive.
4. The outdoor sunshade based on the flexible perovskite solar cell according to claim 1, wherein: The lamp (31) is a LED light strip.
5. The outdoor sunshade based on the flexible perovskite solar cell according to claim 1, wherein: The base (10) is fixed to the ground by ground nails or suction cups.
6. The outdoor sunshade based on the flexible perovskite solar cell according to claim 1, wherein: The charging interface (21) is integrated with a USB-A and USB-C composite port.
7. The outdoor sunshade based on the flexible perovskite solar cell according to claim 1, wherein: A waterproof cover is arranged on the charging interface (21).
8. The outdoor sunshade based on the flexible perovskite solar cell according to claim 1, wherein: The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery, which is used to store the electrical energy generated by the flexible perovskite solar photovoltaic film (41).