Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Self-powered dynamic photovoltaic sunshade
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Application No.: US16209214Application Date: 2018-12-04
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Publication No.: US10907408B2Publication Date: 2021-02-02
- Inventor: Khaled I. Nabil Ahmed
- Applicant: King Abdulaziz University
- Applicant Address: SA Jeddah
- Assignee: King Abdulaziz University
- Current Assignee: King Abdulaziz University
- Current Assignee Address: SA Jeddah
- Agency: Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
- Main IPC: E06B9/24
- IPC: E06B9/24 ; E06B9/36 ; H02S20/32 ; H02S30/10 ; H02S40/38 ; H02S40/32

Abstract:
A self-powered dynamic photovoltaic sunshade system having sunshades constructed of lightweight ETFE panels covered with at least one thin film of photovoltaic cells. The sunshades track the sun by light detectors, and move against the sun from east to west to block direct rays. The ETFE fabric is stretched on a lightweight frame, which rotates vertically around its axis as a pivotal panel for maximum solar protection. Sunshades rotate to face the sun by day, and reset to a starting position at night. Each sunshade is rotated by a stepped electric motor, powered by thin film(s) of solar photovoltaic cells. Sunshades are suspended between an electric motor shaft and a lower hinge. The sunshades are designed to provide sustainable dynamic shading for building facades exposed to different sun angles, are self-powered, and can generate electric power for other building functions, such as lighting and fan ventilation inside a building.
Public/Granted literature
- US20200173229A1 SELF-POWERED DYNAMIC PHOTOVOLTAIC SUNSHADE Public/Granted day:2020-06-04
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