Retractable roof system for stadium
    41.
    发明授权
    Retractable roof system for stadium 有权
    体育馆可伸缩屋顶系统

    公开(公告)号:US06789360B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-14

    申请号:US10053790

    申请日:2002-01-22

    CPC classification number: E04B7/166 E04H3/14

    Abstract: A convertible stadium includes an exhibition area, a seating area and a plurality of roof support locations for supporting a movable or retractable roof assembly. The roof assembly includes a first major truss that spans a distance between a first and a second of the roof support locations and a second major truss that spans a distance between a third and a fourth of the roof support locations. Both of the first and second major trusses are preferably structurally configured as a tied arch, each of which has a generally convex upper portion and a lower portion that is adapted to assume gravity induced stresses within the trusses as tension. In order to keep the center of mass of the major trusses generally positioned within a plane including the roof support locations, which optimizes lateral stability of the major trusses, the major trusses are most preferably given a lenticular shape, meaning that the lower portion of the trusses is convex and in fact preferably generally symmetrical to the upper portion. First and second convex guide tracks are respectively mounted to the upper portions of the first and second major trusses, and a movable roof member is mounted for movement along the guide tracks. Advantageously, the guide wheels and the drive wheels on the movable roof member engage the upwardly facing and downwardly facing surfaces on the guide tracks, and are biased together so as to provide sufficient traction to be able to move the movable roof member along the guide tracks even when such movement has an upward component due to the convex shape of the guide tracks.

    Abstract translation: 敞篷车场包括展览区,休息区和多个屋顶支撑位置,用于支撑可移动或可收回的屋顶组件。 屋顶组件包括跨越第一和第二屋顶支撑位置之间的距离的第一主要桁架和横跨第三和第四顶部支撑位置之间的距离的第二主桁架。 第一和第二主要桁架两者优选地在结构上被构造成一个连接拱,其中每一个具有大致凸起的上部和适于在桁架内呈现作为张力的重力引起的应力的下部。 为了使主要桁架的质心通常位于包括屋顶支撑位置的平面内,这优化了主要桁架的横向稳定性,主要桁架最优选地具有透镜形状,这意味着 桁架是凸的并且实际上优选地大致对称于上部。 第一和第二凸形导轨分别安装在第一和第二主要桁架的上部,并且可移动的顶部构件安装成沿导轨移动。 有利地,导向轮和可动屋顶构件上的驱动轮与导向轨道上面向上和向下的表面接合,并被偏压在一起,以便提供足够的牵引力,以便能够沿着导轨移动可移动屋顶构件 即使这种运动由于导轨的凸形形状而具有向上的分量。

    Movable wall for stadium
    42.
    发明授权
    Movable wall for stadium 有权
    活动墙体育场

    公开(公告)号:US06718696B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-13

    申请号:US10053755

    申请日:2002-01-22

    CPC classification number: E04B7/166 E04H3/14

    Abstract: A convertible stadium includes an exhibition area, a seating area and an outer sidewall in which is defined in large opening, preferably located so as to provide favorable outdoor views to the occupants of the stadium. A movable wall member is advantageously position so as to be able to open or close the large opening. When the movable wall member is in a first, retracted position spectators will be provided with a view of the outdoors and a great deal of outdoor air and sunlight. When outdoor conditions are unfavorable for an intended event within the stadium, however, the movable wall member may be repositioned in order to partially or fully close the opening. Such unfavorable conditions may include undesirable sun position, an undesirable amount of wind or humidity; or unfavorable temperatures. The movable wall member may be deployed in combination with a retractable roof in an otherwise indoor stadium, resulting in a convertible stadium that may be converted to have a true outdoor feel during favorable weather conditions.

    Abstract translation: 敞篷车场包括展示区域,休息区域和外侧壁,其中限定在大开口中,优选地设置为向体育场的乘客提供有利的户外视野。 有利的是可移动的壁构件能够打开或关闭大开口。 当可移动壁构件处于第一缩回位置时,观察者将具有户外视野和大量户外空气和阳光。 然而,当室外条件对于体育场内的预期事件是不利的时候,可移动的壁构件可以重新定位以部分地或完全地关闭开口。 这种不利的条件可能包括不期望的太阳位置,不希望的风或湿度; 或不利温度。 可移动壁构件可以与其他室内体育场中的可收缩屋顶组合展开,从而形成可转换的体育场,其可以在有利的天气条件下转换为具有真实的室外感觉。

    Convertible stadium and method of operating
    43.
    发明授权
    Convertible stadium and method of operating 有权
    敞篷车场及运营方式

    公开(公告)号:US06698141B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-02

    申请号:US10054433

    申请日:2002-01-22

    CPC classification number: E04B7/166 E01C13/083 E01C2013/006

    Abstract: A convertible public exhibition facility includes a stadium having an exhibition area and a seating area that is situated about the exhibition area for permitting spectators to view activities taking place in the exhibition area. The exhibition facility further includes a movable natural grass activity platform that has a surface area of natural grass that is at least 10,000 square feet and that is constructed so as to have a characteristic frequency of at least 6 Hz. Situated within the natural grass activity platform is a transport mechanism that is constructed and arranged so as to be able to move the natural grass activity platform as a complete unit from a location that is outside of the stadium to a location that is within the exhibition area. Preferably, the location that is outside of the stadium is an outdoor location that provides optimal conditions for the growth of natural grass.

    Abstract translation: 可转换的公共展览设施包括一个展览区的体育场和位于展览区的休息区,让观众观看展览区内的活动。 展览设施还包括一个可移动的天然草地活动平台,其具有至少10,000平方英尺的天然草坪的表面积,并被构造成具有至少6Hz的特征频率。 位于天然草地活动平台内的是一个运输机构,构建和布置为能够将自然草地活动平台作为一个完整的单位从体育场外的位置移动到展示区域内的位置 。 优选地,在体育场外的位置是为天然草的生长提供最佳条件的室外位置。

    Masking pastes and processes for manufacturing a partially transparent thin-film photovoltaic panel
    47.
    发明授权
    Masking pastes and processes for manufacturing a partially transparent thin-film photovoltaic panel 失效
    掩模糊和制造部分透明的薄膜光伏板的工艺

    公开(公告)号:US08647910B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-11

    申请号:US13522035

    申请日:2011-02-04

    Abstract: The present invention relates to masking pastes and methods for removing portions of the back electrode and photovoltaic junction from a photovoltaic laminate to create a partially transparent thin-film photovoltaic panel. Such panels may be useful in window and sun-roof applications. This method can be used to edge-delete and electrically isolate a photovoltaic panel and to reduce the reflectivity of the sun-facing substrate surface.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于从光伏层压板去除背部电极和光伏结的部分以形成部分透明的薄膜光伏面板的掩模膏和方法。 这种面板可用于窗户和太阳屋顶应用。 该方法可用于边缘删除和电隔离光伏面板并降低面向日光的基板表面的反射率。

    Etching method for use with thin-film photovoltaic panel
    48.
    发明授权
    Etching method for use with thin-film photovoltaic panel 失效
    用于薄膜光伏面板的蚀刻方法

    公开(公告)号:US08592248B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-26

    申请号:US13239854

    申请日:2011-09-22

    CPC classification number: H01L31/0463 H01L31/046 Y02E10/50

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical etching method to electrically isolate the edge from the interior of a thin-film photovoltaic panel comprising a substrate and a photovoltaic laminate. The method comprises a step to dispense an etching paste comprising two or more acids on the laminate periphery; an optional step to apply heat to the laminate; and a step to remove the etching paste. The method is further characterized by the chemical removal of at least two chemically distinctive layers of the laminate at the periphery where the etching paste is applied. The method may be used to produce a thin-film photovoltaic panel.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种化学蚀刻方法,用于将边缘与包括基板和光伏层压板的薄膜光伏面板的内部电气隔离。 该方法包括在层压体周边上分配包含两种或更多种酸的蚀刻浆料的步骤; 向层压板施加热量的可选步骤; 以及去除蚀刻膏的步骤。 该方法的特征还在于在施加蚀刻浆料的周边处化学除去层压体的至少两个化学特征层。 该方法可用于制造薄膜光伏面板。

    Method for producing a thin-film photovoltaic cell having an etchant-resistant electrode and an integrated bypass diode and a panel incorporating the same
    49.
    发明授权
    Method for producing a thin-film photovoltaic cell having an etchant-resistant electrode and an integrated bypass diode and a panel incorporating the same 失效
    具有耐蚀刻电极和集成旁路二极管的薄膜光伏电池的制造方法以及包含其的面板的制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US08563347B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-22

    申请号:US13297563

    申请日:2011-11-16

    Abstract: A method for producing a thin-film solar cell with a cell level integrated bypass diode includes forming at least first, second and third series-connected cells on a support, each cell being a laminated structure comprising a junction layer including semiconducting material of a first and second type, a front electrode formed of a transparent conductive oxide resistant to an etchant disposed in electrical contact with the semiconducting material of the first type, and a back electrode in electrical contact with the semiconducting material of the second type. A portion of both the back electrode and the junction layer are separated from a selected parent solar cell. Using the separated portion of the back electrode the semiconducting material of the second type of the separated portion of the junction layer is connected to the semiconducting material of the first type of any one chosen solar cell in the array.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于制造具有电池级集成旁路二极管的薄膜太阳能电池的方法包括在支撑体上形成至少第一,第二和第三串联连接的电池,每个电池是层叠结构,其包括具有包含第一, 第二类型,由与第一类型的半导体材料电接触的蚀刻剂耐受的透明导电氧化物形成的前电极和与第二类型的半导体材料电接触的背电极。 背电极和结层的一部分与选定的母太阳能电池分离。 使用背电极的分离部分,第二类型的接合层的分离部分的半导体材料连接到阵列中的任何一种选择的太阳能电池的第一类型的半导体材料。

    Socket assembly with a pick up cap linking with a loading plate
    50.
    发明授权
    Socket assembly with a pick up cap linking with a loading plate 有权
    插座组件带有与装载板连接的拾取盖

    公开(公告)号:US08439693B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-14

    申请号:US13303028

    申请日:2011-11-22

    CPC classification number: H01R12/88 H05K7/1007

    Abstract: A socket assembly comprises an insulating housing receiving a plurality of contacts, a pick up cap assembled on the insulating housing and a loading plate covering the insulating housing and the pick up cap. The pick up cap is pivotally assembled to one of the sidewalls of the insulative housing at an end thereof and has an operating portion at an opposite end thereof. The loading plate is provided with a latching piece to latch with the operating portion of the pick up cap, so that the loading plate can bring the pick up cap to open.

    Abstract translation: 插座组件包括容纳多个触点的绝缘壳体,组装在绝缘壳体上的拾取盖和覆盖绝缘壳体和拾取盖的装载板。 拾取盖在其一端枢转地组装到绝缘外壳的一个侧壁,并且在其相对端具有操作部分。 装载板设置有闩锁件,以与拾取盖的操作部分闩锁,使得装载板可以使拾取盖打开。

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