CA1094154A - Power-pack headpiece - Google Patents
Power-pack headpieceInfo
- Publication number
- CA1094154A CA1094154A CA346,081A CA346081A CA1094154A CA 1094154 A CA1094154 A CA 1094154A CA 346081 A CA346081 A CA 346081A CA 1094154 A CA1094154 A CA 1094154A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- headpiece
- cells
- solar cells
- top layer
- pack
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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- 239000012780 transparent material Substances 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 229920000728 polyester Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- VVQNEPGJFQJSBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Methyl methacrylate Chemical compound COC(=O)C(C)=C VVQNEPGJFQJSBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920005372 Plexiglas® Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000011347 resin Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920005989 resin Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920002379 silicone rubber Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004945 silicone rubber Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920001187 thermosetting polymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920004142 LEXAN™ Polymers 0.000 claims 1
- 239000004418 Lexan Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 230000005611 electricity Effects 0.000 abstract description 2
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- NSMXQKNUPPXBRG-SECBINFHSA-N (R)-lisofylline Chemical compound O=C1N(CCCC[C@H](O)C)C(=O)N(C)C2=C1N(C)C=N2 NSMXQKNUPPXBRG-SECBINFHSA-N 0.000 description 1
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 230000003749 cleanliness Effects 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01L—SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS H10
- H01L31/00—Semiconductor devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof; Details thereof
- H01L31/02—Details
- H01L31/02016—Circuit arrangements of general character for the devices
- H01L31/02019—Circuit arrangements of general character for the devices for devices characterised by at least one potential jump barrier or surface barrier
- H01L31/02021—Circuit arrangements of general character for the devices for devices characterised by at least one potential jump barrier or surface barrier for solar cells
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/0406—Accessories for helmets
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/30—Mounting radio sets or communication systems
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
- Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy
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- Electromagnetism (AREA)
- Sustainable Development (AREA)
- Sustainable Energy (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Condensed Matter Physics & Semiconductors (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
- Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
- Power Engineering (AREA)
- Battery Mounting, Suspending (AREA)
- Helmets And Other Head Coverings (AREA)
- Sealing Battery Cases Or Jackets (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
In order to provide electricity to different devices, a headpiece is provided with solar cells and covered against damages with a layer of transparent material.
In order to provide electricity to different devices, a headpiece is provided with solar cells and covered against damages with a layer of transparent material.
Description
DISCLOSURE
~ headpiece, headcovering or helmet as pop-ularly known is worn primarily for protection of the head area ei~her from accidental blows, falling debris or protec~ion from the environment; in some instances as in outer space, a helmet also becomes a casing to protect an individual's head from radiation and/or to ~eal the oxygen supply within the head area.
This new invention "The Power-Pack ~eadpiece"
offers all the previous uses of a headpiece plus the uniqueness of being a guaranteed source of eleotric supply for an individual anywhere in the world or outer 8pace ~light permittlng)~ This headpiece is a solar-electric generator of~ering u~ma~ched por~abili~y since it is worn; heing a single struc1:ure, the individual is not enc~nbered to any greater degree.
The avexage exterior surac~ exposed to light on such a headpiece is approximately 1000 sq~cm. which in essence is the solar cell screen area~
~ headpiece, headcovering or helmet as pop-ularly known is worn primarily for protection of the head area ei~her from accidental blows, falling debris or protec~ion from the environment; in some instances as in outer space, a helmet also becomes a casing to protect an individual's head from radiation and/or to ~eal the oxygen supply within the head area.
This new invention "The Power-Pack ~eadpiece"
offers all the previous uses of a headpiece plus the uniqueness of being a guaranteed source of eleotric supply for an individual anywhere in the world or outer 8pace ~light permittlng)~ This headpiece is a solar-electric generator of~ering u~ma~ched por~abili~y since it is worn; heing a single struc1:ure, the individual is not enc~nbered to any greater degree.
The avexage exterior surac~ exposed to light on such a headpiece is approximately 1000 sq~cm. which in essence is the solar cell screen area~
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The electricity produced by the headpiece isstored in~o rechargeable batteries either within the headpiece or conveniently ~lose ~o it for unlimited requirements such a5; lights, communica~ions, motorized artificial limbs, portable kidney machi~es, pacemakers, body heaters, electronic triggering of devices su~h as gùns, por~able computexs etc. '~his invention adds considerably ~o the security of people in need of a power source in remote areas, particulaxly to the secuxity o~ the Armed Forces.
"The Power-Pack ~Ieadpiece'l is formed by moulding a thermosetting resin re-inforced with a mass of interlaced polyester ibers. Metal helmets, as used by the Armed Forces, can be lined with such a polyester surface to provide a base for the solar cells.
The solar cells are encapsulated individually in a transpaxent silicone-rubber and applied to this surace-nested together so the entire extexior area becomes an active photovoltaic ~urface, These solar cells are con~
nected together wi~h metal leads which may be "Te~lon"
coa~ed to protect them from coxrosion. ~he cells are connected in series or parallel to obtain the desired voltage and current ratingsa A coating of 'ILexan" ~ or "Plexiglass~ ~ or equivalent is applied as a final top surface or extra protection from the envixonment. ~'The , . ..
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Power~Pack ~eadpiece" is weather resistant and requires practically no maintenance with the exception of cleanliness.
The metallization used to make the electrical connections ~o the solar cells, leads ~o the interior back part of ~he headpiece where a diode is installed to assure ~hat the current will only flow when the solar cells are delivering energy, preventing damage to the cells at other times.
Immediately following the diode, near the outer edge, a emale outle~ is installed for the purpose of attaching a lead with a male outlet as required to re-charge a battery~ies) relatively close to th~
headpiece~
I do not limit myself to the said description, since the invention "The Power-Pack Headpiece" may adopt variant shapes, sizes and structures but the scope remains the same; electrical energy produced within a headpiece.
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The electricity produced by the headpiece isstored in~o rechargeable batteries either within the headpiece or conveniently ~lose ~o it for unlimited requirements such a5; lights, communica~ions, motorized artificial limbs, portable kidney machi~es, pacemakers, body heaters, electronic triggering of devices su~h as gùns, por~able computexs etc. '~his invention adds considerably ~o the security of people in need of a power source in remote areas, particulaxly to the secuxity o~ the Armed Forces.
"The Power-Pack ~Ieadpiece'l is formed by moulding a thermosetting resin re-inforced with a mass of interlaced polyester ibers. Metal helmets, as used by the Armed Forces, can be lined with such a polyester surface to provide a base for the solar cells.
The solar cells are encapsulated individually in a transpaxent silicone-rubber and applied to this surace-nested together so the entire extexior area becomes an active photovoltaic ~urface, These solar cells are con~
nected together wi~h metal leads which may be "Te~lon"
coa~ed to protect them from coxrosion. ~he cells are connected in series or parallel to obtain the desired voltage and current ratingsa A coating of 'ILexan" ~ or "Plexiglass~ ~ or equivalent is applied as a final top surface or extra protection from the envixonment. ~'The , . ..
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Power~Pack ~eadpiece" is weather resistant and requires practically no maintenance with the exception of cleanliness.
The metallization used to make the electrical connections ~o the solar cells, leads ~o the interior back part of ~he headpiece where a diode is installed to assure ~hat the current will only flow when the solar cells are delivering energy, preventing damage to the cells at other times.
Immediately following the diode, near the outer edge, a emale outle~ is installed for the purpose of attaching a lead with a male outlet as required to re-charge a battery~ies) relatively close to th~
headpiece~
I do not limit myself to the said description, since the invention "The Power-Pack Headpiece" may adopt variant shapes, sizes and structures but the scope remains the same; electrical energy produced within a headpiece.
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Claims
"The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property of priviledge is claimed are defined as follows":
CLAIM 1 : In combination, a headpiece manufactured of a thermosetting resin re-inforced with a mass of interlaced polyester fibers, a plurality of solar cells connected in series or parallel and integrated into the outside surface of said headpiece, each said cell being encapsulated in a transparent silicone rubber and all said cells nested together so that the entire exterior area of said headpiece becomes an active photovoltaic surface, further electrical connection between said cells and power consuming devices, said further electrical con-nections including a diode controlling the direction of current from the cells to the consuming devices, and a top layer of synthetic transparent material covering said headpiece and solar cells to protect said cells against atmospheric conditions and mechanical damages.
CLAIM 2 : The combination as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said top layer consists of "Lexan" ? or "Plexiglass" ?.
CLAIM 1 : In combination, a headpiece manufactured of a thermosetting resin re-inforced with a mass of interlaced polyester fibers, a plurality of solar cells connected in series or parallel and integrated into the outside surface of said headpiece, each said cell being encapsulated in a transparent silicone rubber and all said cells nested together so that the entire exterior area of said headpiece becomes an active photovoltaic surface, further electrical connection between said cells and power consuming devices, said further electrical con-nections including a diode controlling the direction of current from the cells to the consuming devices, and a top layer of synthetic transparent material covering said headpiece and solar cells to protect said cells against atmospheric conditions and mechanical damages.
CLAIM 2 : The combination as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said top layer consists of "Lexan" ? or "Plexiglass" ?.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA346,081A CA1094154A (en) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-02-20 | Power-pack headpiece |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA346,081A CA1094154A (en) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-02-20 | Power-pack headpiece |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA1094154A true CA1094154A (en) | 1981-01-20 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA346,081A Expired CA1094154A (en) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-02-20 | Power-pack headpiece |
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Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0050473A2 (en) * | 1980-10-14 | 1982-04-28 | Inventors & Investors, Inc. | Personalized cooling systems |
| FR2499351A1 (en) * | 1981-02-03 | 1982-08-06 | Deutsch Claude | Solar powered mounted in headgear - has earpiece, aerial and solar cells |
| WO1984002831A1 (en) * | 1983-01-20 | 1984-08-02 | Henri Carne | Motorcycle helmets with continuous safety blinkers |
| US4697360A (en) * | 1985-06-05 | 1987-10-06 | Caber Italia S.P.A. | Ski boot with self-powered ski boot control devices |
| EP0346300A1 (en) * | 1988-06-10 | 1989-12-13 | I.DE.A. S.p.A. INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING | A safety device for preventing the use of a motor cycle, particularly a moped, by a user without a helmet |
| FR2675668A1 (en) * | 1991-04-26 | 1992-10-30 | Verneret Jacques | Helmet, in particular a motorcycle helmet |
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1980
- 1980-02-20 CA CA346,081A patent/CA1094154A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0050473A2 (en) * | 1980-10-14 | 1982-04-28 | Inventors & Investors, Inc. | Personalized cooling systems |
| EP0050473A3 (en) * | 1980-10-14 | 1983-01-26 | Inventors & Investors, Inc. | Personalized cooling systems |
| FR2499351A1 (en) * | 1981-02-03 | 1982-08-06 | Deutsch Claude | Solar powered mounted in headgear - has earpiece, aerial and solar cells |
| WO1984002831A1 (en) * | 1983-01-20 | 1984-08-02 | Henri Carne | Motorcycle helmets with continuous safety blinkers |
| US4697360A (en) * | 1985-06-05 | 1987-10-06 | Caber Italia S.P.A. | Ski boot with self-powered ski boot control devices |
| EP0346300A1 (en) * | 1988-06-10 | 1989-12-13 | I.DE.A. S.p.A. INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING | A safety device for preventing the use of a motor cycle, particularly a moped, by a user without a helmet |
| FR2675668A1 (en) * | 1991-04-26 | 1992-10-30 | Verneret Jacques | Helmet, in particular a motorcycle helmet |
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| MKEX | Expiry |