18616548. SINGLE SHEET FOLDOUT SOLAR ARRAY simplified abstract (The Boeing Company)
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SINGLE SHEET FOLDOUT SOLAR ARRAY
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Eric Rehder of Los Angeles CA (US)
SINGLE SHEET FOLDOUT SOLAR ARRAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18616548 titled 'SINGLE SHEET FOLDOUT SOLAR ARRAY
The abstract describes a patent application where one or more solar cells are connected to a flex circuit. The flex circuit is a single sheet comprised of a flexible substrate with conducting layers for electrical connections to the solar cells. The flex circuit includes flat sections where the solar cells are attached, which remain flat when the circuit is folded, as well as folding sections where the circuit is folded.
- The innovation involves connecting solar cells to a flex circuit that can be folded.
- The flex circuit is a single sheet made of a flexible substrate with conducting layers.
- Flat sections on the flex circuit allow the solar cells to remain flat when folded.
- Folding sections on the flex circuit enable it to be folded for compact storage or transportation.
- This design provides flexibility and portability for solar power applications.
Potential Applications: - Portable solar panels for outdoor activities or emergency situations. - Foldable solar chargers for electronic devices. - Solar-powered wearable technology.
Problems Solved: - Limited portability of traditional solar panels. - Difficulty in transporting or storing solar power solutions. - Lack of flexibility in solar power applications.
Benefits: - Increased portability and flexibility in solar power solutions. - Easy storage and transportation of solar panels. - Versatile applications in various industries.
Commercial Applications: Title: Foldable Solar Panels: Revolutionizing Portable Solar Power Solutions This technology can be used in the development of portable solar chargers, foldable solar panels for camping or outdoor activities, and solar-powered accessories for mobile devices. The market implications include increased demand for portable and flexible solar power solutions in the consumer electronics and outdoor recreation industries.
Questions about Foldable Solar Panels: 1. How do foldable solar panels differ from traditional solar panels in terms of portability? Foldable solar panels are designed to be compact and easily transportable, unlike traditional solar panels that are bulky and rigid. 2. What are the potential applications of foldable solar panels beyond outdoor activities? Foldable solar panels can also be used in emergency response situations, off-grid power solutions, and military operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
One or more solar cells are connected to a flex circuit, wherein: the flex circuit is single sheet; the flex circuit is comprised of a flexible substrate having one or more conducting layers for making electrical connections to the solar cells; and the flex circuit includes one or more flat sections where the solar cells are attached to the flex circuit that remain flat when the flex circuit is folded and one or more folding sections between the flat sections where the flex circuit is folded.
