| 发明名称 | Heated solar panel system | ||
| 摘要 | A solar collection device is provided having a solar panel, a frame, a back panel, and a heat source. The frame is affixed to a rear surface of the solar panel. The back panel is affixed to a rear surface of the frame providing at least one air chamber between the solar panel, the frame, and the back panel. The heat source communicates with the chamber operative to heat the solar panel to melt ice from the solar panel. A method for heating a solar panel is also provided. | ||
| 申请公布号 | US9605880(B2) | 申请公布日期 | 2017.03.28 |
| 申请号 | US201313945514 | 申请日期 | 2013.07.18 |
| 申请人 | Van Straten George A. | 发明人 | Van Straten George A. |
| 分类号 | H05B1/00;F24J2/46;H02S40/12;H02S40/40 | 主分类号 | H05B1/00 |
| 代理机构 | Wells St. John P.S. | 代理人 | Wells St. John P.S. |
| 主权项 | 1. A solar collection device, comprising: a solar panel; a frame affixed to a rear surface of the solar panel; a back panel comprising a structural panel and insulating material including thermal insulation carried by the panel and affixed to a rear surface of the frame providing at least one air chamber between the solar panel, the frame, and the back panel; a heat source communicating with the chamber operative to heat the solar panel to melt ice from the solar panel; and a closed-loop thermal convection system including an upper vent provided in the back panel adjacent a top edge, a lower vent provided in the back panel adjacent a bottom edge, and a duct provided between the top vent and the bottom vent configured to provide fluid coupling to provide a closed-loop fluid convection system for circulating heated air between the solar panel, the frame, the back panel and the duct. | ||
| 地址 | Chassell MI US | ||