Finished multi-sensor units
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Solution Overview
Problem
The deployment of solar panels is slow, complicated, and expensive due to labor-intensive processes that face technical problems such as leaks and structural issues, leading to high costs and low efficiency in solar system installation and inspection.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of 'Finished MultiSensor Units' (FMUs), which are pre-assembled blocks of solar panels and structural components that can be installed as a whole, reducing onsite labor and enabling automated design and installation, and are designed to address various applications and structural challenges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional labor-intensive installation processes are used for solar panels, then installation can be performed with simple equipment, but the deployment is slow, complicated, and expensive with high labor costs and low efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The solar installation system is segmented into modular units (FMUs) that can be manufactured separately and assembled on-site. Each FMU contains integrated components (solar panels, sensors, structural elements) that are pre-configured as independent modules, enabling faster deployment while maintaining system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
Complex assembly operations are performed in advance during FMU manufacturing rather than on-site installation. Sensors are pre-installed, structural components are pre-integrated, and electrical connections are pre-configured, transforming complex on-site labor into simpler assembly tasks that improve installation speed and reduce complexity.
2Ease of operation
If pre-assembled Finished MultiSensor Units are used, then onsite labor is reduced and automation is enhanced, but the initial manufacturing and assembly process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The FMU design incorporates universal interfaces and standardized connection points that can accommodate different sensor types and solar panel configurations. This multi-functionality allows the same base structure to serve multiple purposes, simplifying manufacturing while enhancing ease of operation during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The FMU design includes self-aligning features and self-explanatory assembly mechanisms that reduce the need for complex manufacturing tolerances. The units are designed to be inherently stable and self-configuring, which simplifies both manufacturing processes and on-site installation procedures.
3Reliability
If traditional installation methods are used, then equipment and manufacturing processes remain simple, but quality control is difficult and structural issues such as leaks occur frequently
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional components (solar panels, sensors, structural supports, sealing elements) are merged into a single integrated FMU assembly. This consolidation ensures that all components are pre-coordinated and sealed together during manufacturing, improving quality control and reducing structural issues like leaks while maintaining reliable system performance.
4Productivity
If labor-intensive processes are used for solar panel deployment, then manufacturing and installation equipment remains simple, but the deployment is slow and costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
Complex manufacturing and assembly operations are performed in advance during FMU production using automated manufacturing equipment. The pre-assembled units are then transported and installed with minimal on-site labor, effectively transferring automation requirements from the installation phase to the manufacturing phase, thereby improving deployment speed while managing automation complexity.
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AI summary
A new system of solar construction, technology and methods for making off structure constructed panel blocks are disclosed.