Foldable Box-Frame Solar Generator With Light-Scattering Bulb
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar power generators face inefficiencies due to environmental contamination and high costs associated with rigid structures and cleaning, as well as limited energy density and increased costs from resistant enclosures.
Innovation Solution
A four-side box frame structure made from an elongated sheet with embedded metal contacts and photovoltaic solar panels, combined with a solar bulb containing a transparent liquid with bleach and light-enhancing substances for improved light scattering, which is easy to assemble and manufacture, and can be interconnected for increased efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If rigid enclosures and cleaning structures are used for solar modules, then environmental resistance and protection are improved, but manufacturing cost and service cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible waterproof membrane (thin film) instead of rigid enclosures to protect solar modules. This membrane provides environmental resistance while being lightweight, easy to install, and cost-effective, eliminating the need for expensive rigid protective structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent removes the need for rigid enclosures and complex cleaning structures by extracting only the essential protective function, which is achieved through the flexible waterproof membrane and simple tilt design, thereby reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining reliability.
2Reliability
If solar modules are enclosed in resistant enclosures, then protection from environmental impact is improved, but overall cost of solar modules increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible waterproof membrane provides necessary environmental protection at a fraction of the cost of rigid enclosures. This thin film solution maintains reliability while significantly reducing the quantity of expensive materials required.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs cost-effective, easily replaceable components such as the flexible membrane and simple frame structure, which can be manufactured cheaply and replaced if needed, reducing overall system cost while maintaining protection.
3Reliability
If cleaning structures and rigid frameworks are implemented, then sunlight receiving surface cleanliness is maintained, but design cost and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a simple tilt design that allows the solar modules to be easily adjusted and cleaned manually. This dynamic, simple approach maintains surface cleanliness without requiring complex automated cleaning structures, thereby reducing design complexity while ensuring reliability.
4Productivity
If photovoltaic solar panels are arranged to maximize power generation, then energy density is improved, but susceptibility to environmental contamination increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent arranges solar panels in a three-dimensional space within the box structure, utilizing vertical and angular positioning to maximize surface area exposure to sunlight. This spatial arrangement increases power generation efficiency while the protective membrane shields panels from contamination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the potential harm of environmental contamination into a benefit by using the protective waterproof membrane to prevent contamination while maintaining high light transmission. This allows maximum exposure to sunlight for power generation without the negative effects of contamination.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances energy density, reduces shading losses, and provides a cost-effective, environment-independent solar power generation system with improved efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Implementation Method 1
The photovoltaic system comprises photovoltaic solar modules absorbing sunlight as a source of energy to generate direct current electricity
Implementation Method 2
The solar bulb is configured so that a light from outer environment can travel through the solar bulb into the four-side box frame structure
Implementation Method 3
The transparent liquid further contains light enhancing substance, preferably phosphorous base substance
Implementation Method 4
The transparent liquid further contains light enhancing substance, preferably phosphorous base substance
Implementation Method 5
The metal contacts provide an electrical connection between neighbouring photovoltaic solar panels forming common electrical circuit
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an energy generation by means of solar power, especially to generators utilizing solar power to generate electricity.A solar power generator (20) comprising foldable elongated sheet (1) forming a four-side box frame structure (13). The generator (20) further comprises four photovoltaic solar panels (5) mounted within the four-side box frame structure (13). The open side of the four-side box frame structure (13) comprises a cover (8) having a hole (81) where a solar bulb (9) is mounted. The solar bulb (9) is configured so that a light from outer environment can travel through the solar bulb (9) into the four-side box frame structure (13) made by elongated sheet (1) and onto the photovoltaic solar panels (5) disposed therein generating electricity.