Embedded Solar Tile Structure for Fast Roof Installation and Repair

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solar power systems integrated into roofs require extensive installation time, damage tiles during installation, and are difficult to disassemble and maintain, leading to high costs and increased maintenance complexity.

Innovation Solution

A solar tile structure with an embedding groove for the solar cell module and a disassembly hole allows for easy detachment and assembly, eliminating the need for a mounting bracket and simplifying installation and maintenance, while maintaining roof stability and preventing water leakage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a solar cell module is installed on the roof through a mounting bracket after roof construction, then the solar power system can be integrated on the roof, but a lot of installation time is required and installation cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation speedVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The solar cell module is merged with the roof tile to form an integrated solar tile structure. The solar cell module is embedded directly into the tile body during tile manufacturing, eliminating the need for separate mounting brackets and post-construction installation. This integration allows the solar tile to be installed simultaneously with the roof, dramatically reducing installation time and labor costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Productivity

If a solar cell module is installed through a mounting bracket, then the solar power system can be integrated on the roof, but the tiles are extremely easy to be damaged during installation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegration capabilityVSAvoidtile damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the solar cell module with the tile structure during manufacturing, the solar tile becomes a single integrated unit. This eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets that require drilling and fastening operations, which are the primary causes of tile damage during installation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The solar cell module is pre-integrated into the tile body during tile manufacturing before the tile is installed on the roof. The embedding groove and protective structures are prepared in advance during tile production, so no additional drilling or fastening actions are needed during roof installation, preventing tile damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If a solar cell module is installed through a mounting bracket, then the solar power system can be integrated on the roof, but the solar cell module is not easy to disassemble and maintenance difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegration capabilityVSAvoidmaintenance ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The solar tile is designed with a detachable connection structure between the solar cell module and the tile body. The embedding groove allows the solar cell module to be separated from the tile through a disassembly hole, enabling easy removal and replacement of the solar cell module for maintenance purposes while maintaining the integrated appearance during normal operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Loss of time

If a solar cell module is embedded in the tile, then installation time is reduced, but the solar cell module needs to be detachable for maintenance

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation timeVSAvoiddisassembly capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The solar tile incorporates a disassembly hole that provides access to the interface between the solar cell module and the tile body. This allows the solar cell module to be detached from the embedding groove for maintenance or replacement while maintaining the integrated appearance during normal operation, thus achieving both quick installation and easy maintenance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection between the solar cell module and the tile body is designed to be dynamically changeable - firmly fixed during normal operation to maintain integration and appearance, but easily detachable when maintenance is needed through the disassembly hole. This dynamic capability allows the structure to adapt between operational and maintenance states.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3923466B1Solar tile structure

Publication Date: 2023.12.13 HENGDIAN GRP DMEGC MAGNETICS CO LTD

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AI summary

Provided is a solar tile structure, and the solar tile structure includes a solar cell module and a tile. The tile has a first side surface and a second side surface arranged oppositely in a thickness direction of the tile, the first side surface is provided with an embedding groove, and the solar cell module is embedded in the embedding groove. The tile is provided with a disassembly hole, and the disassembly hole is configured to enable the solar cell module to be detached from the embedding groove.