JPH0617256U - Solar cell unit - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To make it possible to attach solar cells to a wide variety of things. [Structure] On the roof 5 of the tent 4, which is the irradiation surface of sunlight,
Attaching one tape 7 of the open fastener that engages with each other, sew the other tape 6 around the base cloth piece 2 on which the solar cell module 1 is placed, and engage the tapes 6 and 7 The solar cell module 3 is detachably attached to the roof of the tent 4.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a solar cell unit in which a solar cell module can be attached to and detached from an irradiation surface so that a solar cell can be attached to various things.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The price of solar cells is high in the early stage of practical application, and the solar cell module that is a modularized solar cell element to be produced was also encapsulated by resin between two plates. The main use method is to mount the battery module on a frame, and its application was mainly limited to power sources for wireless equipment such as wireless relay stations and lighthouses. However, in recent years, due to price reductions and improvements in modularization such as resin embedding (lamination) structure of solar cell modules, solar cell modules can be directly attached to the irradiation surface where sunlight or illumination light strikes, Since it has become possible to use it by incorporating it into equipment, it has come to be used as a portable power supply for leisure and as a power supply for familiar calculators. It is expanding.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in the case where the solar cell module is directly attached to the irradiation surface, the solar cell module attached to the irradiation surface may be folded or bent (such as clothes) when it is stowed or carried. Could not be installed because it was damaged.

On the other hand, in the case where the solar cell module is incorporated into a device, if the solar cell module fails, for example, the solar cell module cannot be replaced, and the device cannot be used.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to allow a solar cell module to be attached to one whose irradiation surface is folded or bent, and can be easily replaced even if the solar cell fails. In this way, the equipment can be used.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention comprises a base material piece detachably attached to an illumination surface exposed to sunlight or illumination light, and a solar cell module mounted on the base material piece. It was.

Further, at that time, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a fastening member that engages with another base material piece is attached around the base material piece.

[0008]

[Action]

 In the solar cell unit configured as described above, power is generated by the solar cell module of the base piece by attaching the base piece to the irradiation surface.

In addition, when power generation is completed, or when the irradiation surface is folded or folded to finish, the base material piece is removed from the irradiation surface, and the removed base material piece is stored separately. , Prevent damage to the solar cell module.

Further, when the solar cell module fails, the base material piece on which the failed solar cell module is placed and the base material piece on which another non-failed solar cell module is placed The equipment can be used by replacing and.

On the other hand, in the case where a fastening tool that engages with another base material is attached around the base material piece, the base material piece attached to the irradiation surface by connecting the base material piece to the fastening tool. That is, the number of solar battery modules is increased or decreased according to, for example, the amount of power generation.

[0012]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the solar cell unit 1 comprises a base cloth piece 2 used as a base material piece and a solar cell module 3 mounted on the base cloth piece 2, as shown in FIG. It is attached to the roof 5 which is the irradiation surface of the camping tent 4.

Around the base cloth piece 2, one tape 6 of the open fastener is sewn, and the other tape 7 of the open fastener having a slider that meshes with the engaging teeth of the tape 6 is shown in FIG. As shown, the solar battery unit 1 is detachably attached to the roof 5 of the tent 4 by being sewn onto the roof 5 of the tent 4. Further, the solar cell unit 1 is provided with the output connector 8 connected to the element electrode of the solar cell module 3 so that the generated electric power can be taken out easily.

This embodiment is configured as described above. The solar cell unit 1 is constructed by assembling the tent 4, and the tape 7 of the open fastener and the base cloth attached to the roof 5 of the assembled tent 4. The tape 6 of the open fastener around the piece 2 is engaged and engaged and used. At this time, if the fastener tapes 7 are attached not only to the one roof 5 of the tent 4 but also to both roofs 5, the mounting direction of the solar cell unit 1 can be selected according to the movement of the sun, so that efficient power generation is possible. Can be done. The electric power generated by the solar cell unit 1 attached in this manner is used for lighting, for example, to charge a storage battery.

When the tent 4 is folded after the camp is completed, the fastener tapes 6 and 7 are first disengaged, the solar cell unit 1 is removed from the roof 5, and then the tent 4 is folded to form the tent 4. Separate the solar cell unit 1 separately. In this way, the solar cell unit 1 and the tent 4 are separated and the tent 4 is folded, so that the tent 4 and the solar cell unit 1 are not bulky and can be folded again, as in the case where the tent 4 and the solar cell unit 1 are folded together. Therefore, the solar cell module 1 is not damaged.

Further, in the above, when either the solar cell unit 1 or the tent 4 is damaged, the other can be used by replacing either one of the damaged ones, so there is no waste.

In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the fastener of the solar cell unit 1 can be engaged with the fastener of the base cloth piece 2 of another solar cell unit 1. Then, as shown in the figure, the number of solar cell units 1 attached to the roof 5 of the tent 4 can be increased or decreased according to the illuminance of the sun rays and the amount of power used.

The third embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is one in which the solar cell unit 1 can be attached to a vest 10 for protection against the cold. The solar cell unit 1 includes a base cloth piece 2 as shown in FIG. Formed according to the type of waistcoat 10, and sew one tape 6 of the open fastener on both sides 11 of the base cloth piece 2 and the other tape 7 that engages with the tape on the side of the waistcoat 10. It is sewn on. For this reason, when the vest 10 is folded and finished, when the vest is used at night, or when the vest 10 is washed, the solar cell unit 1 should be removed to prevent damage to the solar cell unit 1. You can Further, when the solar cell unit 1 fails, the waistcoat 10 can be used as it is by simply replacing the solar cell unit 1, so that there is no waste.

The third embodiment shown in FIG. 7 is one in which the solar cell unit 1 using the base cloth piece 2 is detachably attached to the curtain 15 using the planar fasteners 12. By doing so, the curtain 15 can be freely replaced or washed without damaging the solar cell unit 1. At this time, by preparing a plurality of curtains 15 to which the sheet fastener 12 is sewn, the solar cell unit 1 can be used even when the curtains 15 are replaced.

As described above, in the solar cell unit 1, the solar cell module 3 can be attached to the solar cell module 3 which has conventionally been difficult to attach. Therefore, in addition to the solar cell module shown in the above embodiment, for example, The solar battery unit can also be attached to the umbrella cloth, hat, backpack, etc. of the parasol.

In the above examples, the base material piece was made of cloth, but the base material piece may be made of metal, ceramic, resin or the like. In addition to fasteners and sheet fasteners, strings, hooks, snaps, buttons, magnets, etc. may be used for attachment to a surface.

For example, in the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 8, a grip 22 having both ends bent is provided as a power source of a solar battery calculator (solar calculator), and the grip 22 allows the calculator main body 20 to be detachably attached. The solar cell unit 1 in which the solar cell module 3 is placed on the plastic base material piece 2 to be engaged is used. If the solar cell module 3 fails, The battery unit 1 can be replaced with a new one. Reference numeral 21 in the drawing denotes an output terminal connected to the element electrode of the solar cell module 3, and this output terminal 21 is connected to a power supply terminal provided on the calculator body 20 when the solar cell unit 1 is mounted on the calculator body 20. Thus, the electric power generated by the solar cell unit 1 can be supplied to the calculator main body 20.

As described above, by mounting the base material piece other than the cloth and the solar cell element, the solar cell unit can be mounted on the conventional electronic device, so that, for example, an auxiliary device of a mobile phone which is often used outside. It is also suitable for use as a power source.

[0024]

【effect】

 Since the present invention is configured as described above and the solar cell unit is detachable, the solar cell can be attached to the solar cell, which has been difficult to attach in the past, and the application field of the solar cell can be expanded.

Further, since the solar cell unit is made detachable, even if the solar cell unit fails, the solar cell unit can be easily replaced and repaired easily.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a solar cell unit according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a mounting example of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment.

6 is a plan view of the solar cell unit of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 solar cell unit 2 base cloth piece 3 solar cell module 5 tent roof 6 open fastener tape (base cloth side) 7 open fastener tape (roof side)

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A solar cell unit comprising a base material piece detachably attached to an irradiation surface on which sunlight or illumination light strikes, and a solar cell module mounted on the base material piece. 2. The solar cell unit according to claim 1, wherein a fastening member that engages with another base material piece is attached around the base material piece.