MOBILE SYSTEM INCORPORATING FLEXIBLE AND TUNABLE OPTICALLY REFLECTIVE SKIN AND METHOD OF USE
    1.
    发明申请
    MOBILE SYSTEM INCORPORATING FLEXIBLE AND TUNABLE OPTICALLY REFLECTIVE SKIN AND METHOD OF USE 审中-公开
    包含柔性可调光反射皮肤的移动系统及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2018085829A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-11

    申请号:PCT/US2017/060378

    申请日:2017-11-07

    Abstract: A mobile system includes a self-supporting platform, a tunable reflective skin or film disposed on and secured to the mobile platform, one or more actuators and a controller. The tunable reflective skin or film includes one or more layers that are at least partially reflective to optical energy at one or more optical wavelengths. The skin or film is substantially flexible and/or stretchable and has an optical reflectivity to incident electromagnetic radiation of a given wavelength which is selectively variable when flexed and/or stretched. The actuators are able to flex and/or stretch the skin or film in response to receipt of a control signal. The controller generates the control signal based on a measured value of the optical reflectivity of the skin or film to the incident electromagnetic radiation of the given wavelength.

    Abstract translation: 移动系统包括自支撑平台,设置在移动平台上并固定到移动平台上的可调谐反射表皮或膜,一个或多个致动器和控制器。 可调谐反射表皮或膜包括一个或多个层,其在一个或多个光学波长处至少部分地反射光能。 该皮肤或薄膜基本上是柔性的和/或可拉伸的,并且对入射的给定波长的电磁辐射具有光学反射率,该波长在弯曲和/或拉伸时可选择性地变化。 响应于接收到控制信号,致动器能够弯曲和/或拉伸皮肤或薄膜。 控制器基于皮肤或薄膜对给定波长的入射电磁辐射的光学反射率的测量值产生控制信号。

    HYBRID SOLAR DESALINATION SYSTEM
    2.
    发明申请
    HYBRID SOLAR DESALINATION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    混合式太阳能脱盐系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2011137149A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-03

    申请号:PCT/US2011/034060

    申请日:2011-04-27

    Abstract: A hydro-thermal exchange unit (HTEU) for desalinating feed water in accordance with a humidification-dehumidification includes feed water, fresh water and gas conduit circuits for transporting feed water, fresh water, and gas, respectively. The unit also includes an evaporator through which a portion of the feed water conduit and the gas conduit pass. The evaporator causes evaporation of a portion of the feed water to produce vapor that is transported through the gas conduit. The unit also includes a condenser through which a portion of the gas conduit and the fresh water conduit pass. The condenser has input and output ports for coupling the gas and fresh water conduit circuits. The condenser extracts moisture from the vapor transported therethrough by the gas conduit. The extracted moisture is discharged through the fresh water conduit. The unit also includes a heat exchanger through which a portion of the fresh water conduit and the feed water conduit pass to thereby extract residual heat from the fresh water such that the residual heat heats the feed water.

    Abstract translation: 根据加湿除湿用于对进水进行脱盐的水热交换单元(HTEU)分别包括用于输送给水,淡水和气体的给水,淡水和气体导管回路。 该单元还包括蒸发器,一部分给水管道和气体管道穿过该蒸发器。 蒸发器导致一部分给水的蒸发以产生通过气体导管输送的蒸汽。 该单元还包括一个冷凝器,气体导管和淡水管道的一部分通过该冷凝器通过。 冷凝器具有用于连接气体和淡水导管电路的输入和输出端口。 冷凝器从气体导管从其中输送的蒸汽中提取水分。 提取的水分通过淡水管道排出。 该单元还包括热交换器,一部分淡水管道和给水管道通过该热交换器,从而从淡水中提取剩余的热量,使得剩余的热量加热给水。

    MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SKIN INCORPORATING A PHOTO-VOLTAIC ARRAY AND A RF ANTENNA
    4.
    发明申请
    MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SKIN INCORPORATING A PHOTO-VOLTAIC ARRAY AND A RF ANTENNA 审中-公开
    多功能皮肤加入一个光伏阵列和一个射频天线

    公开(公告)号:WO2016086199A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-02

    申请号:PCT/US2015/062792

    申请日:2015-11-25

    Abstract: A multi-functional, multi-layer film or skin which may be used as a covering for a structure or platform incorporates an integrated photovoltaic element and an integrated RF antenna element. The film or skin is suitable for use in various applications, including those involving autonomous, self-powered, mobile communication systems and especially for use as a skin or covering for solar powered aircraft and UAVs. Planar PV cells and planar RF antenna are used to facilitate their integration into the film or skin. The PV cells and RF antenna are configured to face operate outward from opposite faces of the skin. The film or skin addresses potential problems arising from conflicting directional requirements for PV orientation and antenna pointing on mobile platforms. This is accomplished by employing wide angle AR coatings on the PV elements and electrical controls to steer the RF antenna.

    Abstract translation: 可用作结构或平台的覆盖物的多功能多层膜或皮肤包含集成光电元件和集成RF天线元件。 电影或皮肤适用于各种应用,包括涉及自主,自供电,移动通信系统的应用,特别适用于太阳能飞机和无人机的皮肤或覆盖物。 平面光伏电池和平面RF天线用于促进它们融入薄膜或皮肤。 PV电池和RF天线被配置为面对从皮肤的相对面向外操作。 电影或皮肤解决了在移动平台上对PV方向和天线指向冲突的方向要求引起的潜在问题。 这是通过在PV元件和电气控制上使用广角AR涂层来控制RF天线来实现的。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AC POWER
    6.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AC POWER 审中-公开
    用于生产交流电力的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010042376A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-15

    申请号:PCT/US2009/059156

    申请日:2009-10-01

    Abstract: A multi-input electrical power conversion device is provided for converting multiple DC energies each arising from different junctions in a multi-junction solar cells into AC energy. The device includes a plurality of electrical inputs for receiving the multiple DC energies from at least one multi-junction solar cell. The number of DC energies id no less than the number of junctions in the multi-junction solar cell. The device also includes at least one DC-to-AC circuit for receiving the multiple DC energies from the plurality of electrical inputs and at least one electrical output receiving at least one AC energy from the DC to AC circuit. The device also includes at least one MPPT circuit operatively coupled to the DC to AC circuit.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种多输入电力转换装置,用于将多结太阳能电池中的不同结点的多个DC能量转换成AC能量。 该装置包括用于从至少一个多结太阳能电池接收多个DC能量的多个电输入。 DC能量的数量不小于多结太阳能电池中的结数。 该装置还包括用于从多个电输入端接收多个DC能量的至少一个DC-AC电路以及从DC到AC电路接收至少一个AC能量的至少一个电输出。 该装置还包括至少一个可操作地耦合到DC至AC电路的MPPT电路。

    COMPOSITE SUBSTRATES FOR THIN FILM ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICES
    8.
    发明申请
    COMPOSITE SUBSTRATES FOR THIN FILM ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICES 审中-公开
    用于薄膜电光器件的复合衬底

    公开(公告)号:WO2009108801A2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-03

    申请号:PCT/US2009/035326

    申请日:2009-02-26

    Abstract: An electro-optic device includes at least one electro-optic module having first and second conductive layers and at least first and second semiconductor layers disposed between the conductive layers. At least one optically transparent, electrically insulating base substrate is disposed on the module. The base substrate has a plurality of grooves disposed therein and an electrically conducting material filling the grooves. Electrical contact is established between the conducting material and at least one of the conducting layers of the module.

    Abstract translation: 电光器件包括至少一个电光模块,其具有第一和第二导电层以及设置在导电层之间的至少第一和第二半导体层。 在模块上设置至少一个光学透明的电绝缘基底。 基础衬底具有设置在其中的多个沟槽以及填充沟槽的导电材料。 在导电材料和模块的至少一个导电层之间建立电接触。

    FLEXIBLE AND TUNABLE REFLECTIVE SKIN
    9.
    发明申请
    FLEXIBLE AND TUNABLE REFLECTIVE SKIN 审中-公开
    灵活和柔顺的反光皮肤

    公开(公告)号:WO2016028642A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-25

    申请号:PCT/US2015/045328

    申请日:2015-08-14

    CPC classification number: G02B5/1828 G02B5/26 G02B5/28

    Abstract: Free-standing, flexible articles (skins), with settable or tunable reflectivity, for a defined range of electromagnetic frequencies are provided. The articles include a monolayer, or multi-layers, of ductile or elastic materials which retain mechanical integrity when the skin is stretched, flexed or otherwise altered in shape during deployment or use. The articles may further include an optical structure which exhibit changeable reflectivity when the skin is stretched, flexed or otherwise altered in shape. Methods of tuning the reflective characteristics of such skin through stretching, flexing or otherwise changing shape are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了独特的柔性物品(皮肤),具有可设定或可调谐的反射率,适用于规定范围的电磁频率。 制品包括单层或多层延性或弹性材料,当在展开或使用期间皮肤被拉伸,弯曲或以其它方式改变时,其保持机械完整性。 制品还可以包括当皮肤被拉伸,弯曲或以其他方式改变形状时呈现出可变的反射率的光学结构。 还提供了通过拉伸,弯曲或以其它方式改变形状来调节这种皮肤的反射特性的方法。

    IMPROVED THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES
    10.
    发明申请
    IMPROVED THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES 审中-公开
    改进的薄膜光伏器件

    公开(公告)号:WO2010065360A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:PCT/US2009/065464

    申请日:2009-11-23

    CPC classification number: H01L31/0749 H01L31/0322 Y02E10/541

    Abstract: A method is provided for producing a thin-film photovoltaic device. The method includes forming on a substrate a first thin-film absorber layer using a first deposition process. A second thin-film absorber layer is formed on the first thin-film absorber layer using a second deposition process different from the first deposition process. The first and second thin-film absorber layers are each photovoltaically active regions and the second thin-film absorber layer has a smaller concentration of defects than the first thin-film absorber layer.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造薄膜光伏器件的方法。 该方法包括使用第一沉积工艺在衬底上形成第一薄膜吸收层。 使用与第一沉积工艺不同的第二沉积工艺,在第一薄膜吸收层上形成第二薄膜吸收层。 第一和第二薄膜吸收层各自为光伏活性区域,第二薄膜吸收层具有比第一薄膜吸收层更小的缺陷浓度。

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