Magnetic Solar Panel Frame for Flexible Light-Receiving Area
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar power generation devices have fixed light-receiving areas, making it difficult to adjust power generation output or install panels in spaces with obstacles, leading to inefficient use of space and increased waste and maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A solar panel structure with a panel frame, magnets, metal plates, and wiring that allows for simple structural and electrical connections, enabling variable installations and adjustments to the light-receiving area as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a standardized shape of solar panel is used, then manufacturing is simplified, but the light-receiving area cannot be increased and installation flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The solar panel is divided into multiple solar cells arranged in a matrix pattern on the front surface, with additional solar cells on the rear surface. This segmentation allows the panel to maintain a standardized overall shape while enabling flexible configuration of light-receiving areas through selective activation or arrangement of individual solar cells.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes both the front surface and rear surface of the panel for solar cell placement, effectively adding a second dimension (rear surface) for light reception. This doubles the potential light-receiving area while maintaining the same panel footprint, thereby increasing adaptability without changing the standardized panel shape.
2Device complexity
If a fixed light-receiving area is used, then the panel structure is simple, but the power generation output cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables dynamic adjustment of power generation output by allowing selective activation or deactivation of solar cells in the matrix arrangement. The control system can dynamically adjust which solar cells are active based on power requirements, transforming a static fixed-area panel into a dynamically adjustable power generation system.
3Ease of manufacture
If the solar panel cannot be reconfigured, then manufacturing is easier, but space utilization efficiency decreases when obstacles are present
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the solar panel into a matrix of individual solar cells, the system can selectively activate or deactivate specific cells to navigate around obstacles. This allows the panel to maintain its standardized physical shape while flexibly adjusting its effective light-receiving area to fit available spaces.
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 solar panel structure allows for easy adjustment of power generation output, efficient use of space, and simplified installation and maintenance, reducing waste and costs.
Implementation Method 1
Solar cells are electrical devices configured to convert solar energy into electricity
Implementation Method 2
a first magnet located in a corner portion of the panel frame; a second magnet located in a corner portion of the panel frame
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment of a solar panel structure includes a solar panel configured to receive sunlight to generate energy, a panel frame configured to cover a portion of the solar panel other than a light-receiving surface of the solar panel, the light-receiving surface being configured to receive sunlight, a first magnet located in a corner portion of the panel frame, a second magnet located in a corner portion of the panel frame, but located at a position higher than a position of the first magnet, and wiring configured to connect the first magnet and the second magnet to a positive electrode and a negative electrode disposed on an electrode surface of the solar panel, respectively.