Expandable solar panel
The expandable solar panel addresses the issue of varying windshield sizes by using hook-and-loop or interlocking structures to adjust panel size, improving power generation and user flexibility.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025003859U
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2025-07-24
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing solar panels are not adaptable to vehicles with varying windshield sizes, limiting power output efficiency and user flexibility.
A solar panel design that can be expanded or contracted using hook-and-loop or interlocking structures to fit different vehicle windshield sizes, allowing for adjustable power generation.
The expandable design accommodates various windshield sizes, enhancing power output efficiency and user convenience by providing a flexible solar panel solution.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a solar panel, and more particularly to an expandable solar panel whose area can be expanded or contracted as desired. [Background technology]
[0002] The primary function of today's automotive solar panels is to provide auxiliary energy to the vehicle, reducing reliance on traditional fuels or the vehicle's battery. When parked or when driving in an environment with sufficient sunlight, the solar panels can convert sunlight into electricity, which is stored in the onboard battery or supercapacitor, allowing the vehicle's electronic devices (e.g., air conditioning system, onboard entertainment system, lighting, and communication devices) to run continuously. Additionally, solar panels are used to keep the car's start-stop system running, allowing it to generate power even when the car's engine is temporarily shut off, preventing the battery from running out of power and being unable to restart the engine. For electric vehicles, onboard solar panels can further extend the driving range and reduce the need for frequent charging, thereby reducing the burden on the environment and improving overall energy efficiency.
[0003] Additionally, for drivers, having a portable windshield-mounted solar panel on their vehicle offers several significant advantages. First, the windshield receives sufficient sunlight every day, and when positioned at the best incident angle, especially while driving, photoelectric conversion efficiency is maximized. Furthermore, solar panel modules installed in a mobile manner rather than fixed to the roof can be adjusted manually or mechanically according to the direction of the sun, allowing for greater power generation. Furthermore, the windshield area usually has a large, smooth surface, allowing for the installation of a relatively large solar panel. When the vehicle is parked, the driver can remove the portable solar panel and use it outdoors on its own, making it convenient to use.
[0004] However, since the windshields of different vehicle models have different shapes and areas, the area of the vehicle-mounted solar panel to be installed also changes accordingly. For example, the windshield area of a small hatchback or mini SUV is relatively small, and the area that can be accommodated by the solar panel is limited, or it only occupies a portion of the central area, so the maximum power output efficiency is relatively limited. A luxury sedan or SUV has a large windshield, which allows for a larger mounting area and more modules to be installed, resulting in greater power output efficiency. This means that to make it easy for drivers to use, solar panels of an appropriate size to fit each size windshield are required. In other words, for users, the arbitrarily expandable or contractible solar panel not only meets the needs of each vehicle, but also provides users with flexibility in use in different application situations. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0005] In summary, it is an important issue to provide a solar panel that is simple in structure and can be expanded or contracted at will. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a solar panel that is simple in structure and can be expanded or contracted at will.
[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides an extended solar panel, which includes a first solar panel, an extended solar panel, and a second solar panel. The first solar panel includes a first positive electrode connection port, a first negative electrode connection port, and a first connection structure disposed on one side of the first solar panel. The extended solar panel includes a positive electrode extension connection port, a negative electrode extension connection port, and a first extension connection structure and a second extension connection structure respectively installed on corresponding two sides of the extended solar panel. The positive electrode extension connection port is electrically connected to the first negative electrode connection port, and the first extension connection structure is connected to the first connection structure. The second solar panel includes a second positive electrode connection port, a second negative electrode connection port, and a second connection structure disposed on one side of the second solar panel. The second positive electrode connection port is electrically connected to the negative electrode extension connection port, and the second connection structure is connected to the second extension connection structure.
[0008] In one embodiment, the first expanding connection structure and the second connecting structure are hook and loop structures, respectively.
[0009] In one embodiment, the second connecting structure and the second expanding connecting structure are hook and loop structures, respectively.
[0010] In one embodiment, the first expansion connecting structure and the first connecting structure are interlocking structures, and the first expansion connecting structure and the first connecting structure are respectively a convex structure and a concave structure.
[0011] In one embodiment, the second connecting structure and the second expanding connecting structure are interlocking structures, and the second connecting structure and the second expanding connecting structure are respectively a protruding structure and a recessed structure.
[0012] As a result, the expansion type solar panel of the present invention connects the first solar panel and the second solar panel through the first expansion connection structure and the second expansion connection structure of the expansion solar panel, and electrically connects the first solar panel and the second solar panel through the positive expansion connection port and the negative expansion connection port. Therefore, the expandable solar panel of the present invention has a simple structure and is a solar panel that can be expanded or contracted at will. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the exploded structure of the expandable solar panel of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing the assembly structure of the expandable solar panel of the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing the expanded solar panel of the present invention in use; FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing another exploded view of the expandable solar panel of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a diagram showing the expanded solar panel of the present invention being mounted on the windshield of a car after use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0014] The expandable solar panel of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the expansion solar panel of the present invention includes a first solar panel 1, an expansion solar panel 2 and a second solar panel 3. The first solar panel 1 includes a first positive electrode connection port 11, a first negative electrode connection port 12, and a first connection structure 13 disposed on one side of the first solar panel 1. The extended solar panel 2 includes a positive electrode extension connection port 21, a negative electrode extension connection port 22, a first extension connection structure 23 and a second extension connection structure 24 respectively installed on corresponding two sides of the extended solar panel. The positive electrode expansion connection port 21 is electrically connected to the first negative electrode connection port 12 , and the first expansion connection structure 23 is connected to the first connection structure 13 . In addition, the second solar panel 3 includes a second positive electrode connection port 31, a second negative electrode connection port 32, and a second connection structure 33 installed on one side of the second solar panel. The second positive electrode connection port 31 is electrically connected to the negative electrode extension connection port 22, and the second connection structure 33 is connected to the second extension connection structure 24.
[0016] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, the first expansion connecting structure 23 and the first connecting structure 13 are hook-and-loop fastener structures. At this time, the first connecting structure 13 and the first expanding connecting structure 23 are respectively a hook structure and a loop structure. Based on this, the first extension connecting structure 23 and the first connecting structure 13 connect the first solar panel 1 and the extension solar panel 2 (as shown in FIG. 2).
[0017] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, the second connecting structure 33 and the second expanding connecting structure 24 are hook-and-loop fastener structures. At this time, the second expansion connecting structure 24 and the second connecting structure 33 are respectively a hook structure and a loop structure. Based on this, the second extension connecting structure 33 and the second connecting structure 24 connect the extension solar panel 2 and the second solar panel 3 (as shown in FIG. 2).
[0018] As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a first expansion connection structure 23 and a second expansion connection structure 24 are installed on both sides of the expansion solar panel 2, respectively, so that the user can use one or more expansion solar panels 2 to expand the area of the solar panel. Conversely, the user can reduce the area of the solar panel by removing the extension solar panels 2 according to the actual usage situation.
[0019] In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the first expansion connecting structure 23 and the first connecting structure 13 are interlocking structures. At this time, the first expansion connecting structure 23 and the first connecting structure 13 are respectively a convex structure and a concave structure. Based on this, the first extension connecting structure 23 and the first connecting structure 13 connect the first solar panel 1 and the extension solar panel 2 (as shown in FIG. 2).
[0020] In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the second connecting structure 33 and the second expanding connecting structure 24 are interlocking structures. At this time, the second connecting structure 33 and the second expanding connecting structure 24 are respectively a convex structure and a concave structure. Based on this, the first solar panel 1 and the extended solar panel 2 are connected by the second extension connecting structure 33 and the second connecting structure 24 (as shown in FIG. 2).
[0021] FIG. 5 shows the state in which four expansion solar panels 2 are used and then mounted on the windshield of a car.
[0022] To summarize, the expansion solar panel of the present invention connects the first solar panel 1 and the second solar panel 3 using the first expansion connection structure 23 and the second expansion connection structure 24 of the expansion solar panel 2, and electrically connects the first solar panel 1 and the second solar panel 3 using the positive electrode expansion connection port 21 and the negative electrode expansion connection port. Therefore, the expandable solar panel of the present invention has a simple structure and is a solar panel that can be expanded or contracted at will. [Industrial Applicability]
[0023] The arbitrarily expandable or contractible solar panel not only meets the needs of each vehicle, but also gives users flexibility in use in different application situations. [Explanation of symbols]
[0024] 1. First solar panel 11 First positive connection port 12 First negative connection port 13 First connection structure 2 Extended Solar Panels 21 Positive expansion connection port 22 Negative extension connection port 23 First expansion connection structure 24 Second expansion connection structure 3 Second solar panel 31 Second positive connection port 32 Second negative connection port 33 Second connection structure
Claims
1. An extension solar panel comprising a first solar panel, an extension solar panel, and a second solar panel, The first solar panel includes a first positive electrode connection port, a first negative electrode connection port, and a first connection structure installed on one side of the first solar panel; The extended solar panel includes a positive electrode extension connection port, a negative electrode extension connection port, and a first extension connection structure and a second extension connection structure respectively installed on corresponding two sides of the extended solar panel, wherein the positive electrode extension connection port is electrically connected to the first negative electrode connection port, and the first extension connection structure is connected to the first connection structure; The second solar panel includes a second positive electrode connection port, a second negative electrode connection port, and a second connection structure installed on one side of the second solar panel, the second positive electrode connection port electrically connecting to the negative electrode extension connection port, and the second connection structure connecting to the second extension connection structure. Expandable solar panel.
2. The first expansion connection structure and the second connection structure are hook and loop structures, respectively.
10. The extended solar panel of claim 1.
3. The second connecting structure and the second expanding connecting structure are hook and loop fastener structures, and the second expanding connecting structure and the second connecting structure are hook and loop structures, respectively.
10. The extended solar panel of claim 1.
4. The first expansion connection structure and the first connection structure are a fitting structure, and the first expansion connection structure and the first connection structure are a convex structure and a concave structure, respectively.
10. The extended solar panel of claim 1.
5. The second connection structure and the second expansion connection structure are a fitting structure, and the second connection structure and the second expansion connection structure are a convex structure and a concave structure, respectively.
10. The extended solar panel of claim 1.