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7368656 |
A solar cell for a solar generator panel ( 10, 10′ ). According to the invention, the cell is coupled to a reflector ( 70, 71, 700 ) in such a manner that together with the reflector the cell forms an individual component ( 20, 21, 20â...
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7339108 |
A device is disclosed for reducing the risk of primary and secondary electrostatic discharges occurring in particular in the solar generators of spacecraft. A solar energy concentrator device for spacecraft includes a reflector for refle...
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7321095 |
A solar generator panel includes at least one reflector for reflecting solar radiation onto at least one photovoltaic cell. The reflector takes the form of a flexible material blade, a first end of which is fixed to the panel and a secon...
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7319189 |
A space solar concentrator based on deployable reflectors attached to a panel base is described. Each of the reflectors includes sides coated with reflective coating on surfaces facing away from the base. In one embodiment, the sides of ...
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7301095 |
A solar panel for a spacecraft has a base with a face, and at least one row of solar cells and at least one elongated reflector are mounted on the face of the base. The reflectors and the rows are mounted generally parallel to each other...
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7211722 |
A lightweight structure for space application is deployable from a compact bundle of interconnected struts into a plurality of tiled substantially rectangular bays. Each bay preferably comprises four or six hinged strut members having su...
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6983914 |
Solar array assemblies and systems and methods for deploying solar cell arrays from a spacecraft. A solar cell panel assembly comprises a first flexible solar panel and a rotational member. A first extension assembly is disposed proximat...
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6936760 |
A space-based power system. The system maintains proper positioning and alignment of system components without using connecting structures. Power system elements are launched into orbit, and the free-floating power system elements are ma...
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6909042 |
The satellite solar generator structure comprises a plurality of solar panels (PR, PS) each having a plane surface, the panels being disposed in superposition in said structure (ST), the structure including at least one rod (TI) holding ...
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6833083 |
Compounds are expressed by general formula of A x BC 2−y where 0≦x≦2 and 0≦y<1, and have CdI2 analogous layer structures; A-site is occupied by at least one element selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg,...
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6799742 |
The object of the invention is to provide a solar panel and a method for manufacturing the same, wherein the manufacture of the solar panel for use in space and repair work thereon can be performed easily and in little time. An entirety ...
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6784359 |
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the design and manufacture of foldable integrated stiffeners. These stiffeners may be used in, for example, thin-film arrays of electrochemical devices.
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6737573 |
A backup power supply apparatus. The apparatus includes a light absorbing device which consists of at least one light absorbing element. The light absorbing elements are pivotally engaged with each other and are foldable for being housed...
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6727425 |
High-output transmitters are applied to a power generation satellite and a transmission antenna apparatus and a transmission antenna having an array antenna with a small number of element antennas and a reflecting mirror antenna is appli...
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6723912 |
A power generation satellite has a photoelectric conversion unit for converting sunlight into electric energy, a transmission frequency conversion unit for performing frequency conversion of the electric energy to a microwave, a microwav...
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6722614 |
In a solar array paddle having panels which are connected to a main body of a satellite and rotatably connected to one another, elastic insertion members for prevention of vibration are disposed in a clearance between each of the panels ...
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6713670 |
Provided are methods of manufacturing an electrostatically clean solar array panel and the products resulting from the practice of these methods. The preferred method uses an array of solar cells, each with a coverglass where the method ...
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6698693 |
This invention relates generally to method and apparatus for solar-boost assist and solar-sail assist by a mini-optics light concentrator system utilizing a dynamic ensemble of mini-mirrors. In the boost phase of a rocket ship launch, th...
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6660927 |
Solar panel includes solar cells affixed to one or more sheet elements and a frame for supporting the sheet elements, wherein the frame is provided with attachment members for attaching the sheet elements to the frame. The attachment mem...
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6617505 |
A solar battery module includes a plurality of solar cells connected to one another and a plurality of spaces each provided between adjacent solar cells, the plurality of spaces including at least one repair space which is larger than ot...
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6555740 |
An extendible solar generator has an extendible solar cell structure and an extendible support array structure which has a first cross member and is connected with a stowage housing for the solar cell structure. The support array structu...
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6547190 |
A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the substrate between a series of discontinuous u...
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6543725 |
A flexible foldable solar generator having an array of a plurality of blankets carrying solar cells hingeably connected to be folded and unfolded. The solar cells are connected together by branches and the branches are connected by conne...
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6528719 |
A space photovoltaic power generation system including a plurality of power satellites arranged in space, each of which converts electrical energy, into which sunlight has been photoelectric-converted, into a microwave, and transmits the...
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6528716 |
A space solar concentrator based on light-weight reflectors ( 3 ) attached to a honeycomb panel ( 1 ) is described. The integration of the reflectors ( 3 ) allows for a high modularity. Solar panel deployment is not perturbed by the refl...
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6505795 |
A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the substrate between a series of discontinuous u...
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6500275 |
The process of mitigation of spacecraft surface charging using polar molecules is invented. There exists a class of polar molecules which are electro-negative. This class includes the halocarbons, and includes the fluorocarbon refrigeran...
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6492586 |
A space photovoltaic power generation system including a plurality of power satellites arranged in space, each of which converts electrical energy, into which sunlight has been photoelectric-converted, into a microwave, and transmits the...
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6484972 |
At least three stacked panels are articulated by means of adjacent members so that they can pivot toward a deployed configuration. A mechanism includes an immobilizer mounted on a first member, cooperating with a second member to lock th...
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6463672 |
The process of mitigation of spacecraft surface charging using ionized water vapor is used, since it helps taking excess surface electrons away from a spacecraft surface, leaving practically no residue after complete evaporation.
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6437232 |
The power to weight ratio obtained with a spacecraft's solar array ( 3 ) is enhanced by a factor of at least two to five through use of support structure for individual solar panels or solar arrays ( 31 a- 17 a ) containing a curved outw...
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6429368 |
A foldable solar cell array ( 10 ′) with multiple hinged panels, each with a segment of solar cells on a first face of each panel. Maximum power demands are met by employing a shortened outermost panel ( 20 ′) to minimize mass and in...
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6407327 |
A radiation tolerant solar cell array module which can be efficiently assembled into a larger solar panel to generate power for a spacecraft the module includes at least first and second single-crystal solar cells. The first and second s...
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6403877 |
A space solar cell includes a back surface electrode formed on a back surface opposite to a light receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate, and a dielectric layer formed between the back surface electrode and the semiconductor subs...
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6371409 |
The invention is at least a partially buoyant vehicle. In detail, the vehicle includes a gas-containing structure having an outer contoured surface. At least one solar panel assembly is mounted to the outer surface of gas-containing stru...
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6350944 |
A reconfigurable solar panel system having a plurality of solar cells arranged in a predefined pattern on a printed circuit board having a predefined pattern of interconnection paths to form at least one solar cell module. The solar pane...
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6284967 |
A solar generator especially for a spacecraft or space flight body has a plurality of first collector panels hinged to each other in a column extending in a first direction (D1) when the first collector panels are unfolded and a pluralit...
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6284966 |
A power sphere preferably used as part of a nanosatellite is formed using a plurality of flat panels solar arrays interconnected together by rotating hinges to approximate a spherical shape for use as an enclosure of a payload. The solar...
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6260808 |
A spacecraft includes a spacecraft base structure having an externally facing, electrically conducting spacecraft surface, with the spacecraft structure including a solar cell array. A grounding structure has an externally facing, electr...
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6229084 |
A space solar cell includes a back surface electrode formed on a back surface opposite to a light receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate, and a dielectric layer formed between the back surface electrode and the semiconductor subs...
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6218605 |
A satellite solar array performance optimizing system that isolates a subsection of a solar array to provide power during transfer orbit operation, then connects the subsection in series with an adjacent section to maintain maximum power...
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6194651 |
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection arrangement for a solar cell assembly (SCA) is suitable for the use as a component of orbiting solar generators. The SCA is constructed of a cover glass provided with a conductive vapor deposit, a...
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6188012 |
One embodiment of the present invention is a solar cell array intended for use in space. The solar cell array includes a lightweight, compressible concentrator which can be efficiently deployed. The solar cell array includes a first colu...
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6177629 |
A charging control device for use with a spacecraft solar array employs a field emitter array including a cathode and an anode; a first resistor coupled between the cathode of the field emitter array and a solar array common; and a secon...
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6177627 |
An improved solar panel for a spacecraft. The solar panel has a rigid base, at least one row of solar cells, and at least one elongated, collapsible, self-deploying reflector. Preferably, a plurality of rows and the reflectors are mounte...
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6175989 |
A shape memory alloy hinge assembly for deploying at least a first object in a controllable, substantially shockless manner is disclosed. Generally, the hinge assembly includes at least a first flexure member capable of moving from a fir...
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6156967 |
A radiation tolerant solar cell array module which can be efficiently assembled into a larger solar panel to generate power for a spacecraft the module includes at least first and second single-crystal solar cells. The first and second s...
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6150602 |
An improved solar cell interconnect comprises a first connecting portion for connection to a first solar cell and a second connecting portion for connection to a second solar cell immediately adjacent the first solar cell. A stress porti...
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6147294 |
The power to weight ratio obtained with a spacecraft's solar array (3) is enhanced by a factor of at least two to five through use of support structure for individual solar panels or solar arrays (31a-17a) containing a curved outwardly b...
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6127621 |
A power sphere has a curved surface upon which are mounted individual indivisible solar cells receiving differing amounts of solar illumination without solar tracking and pointing while providing respective differing amounts of solar pow...
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