| 摘要 |
<p>A photovoltaic tile assembly 10 comprises a base tile 12 having at least one solid region 14 through which a mechanical fastener is driven for fastening the base tile 12 to an underlying roof structure. The assembly 10 further comprises one or more cover tiles 16 each having a photovoltaic cell 18 for converting solar energy into electricity. The cover tiles 16 are electrically and mechanically coupled to a corresponding base tile 12 by electrical connection posts 22. The posts 22 are supported within the base tile 12 and have a first end 24 that contacts with and provides electrical connection with respective output terminals 20 of the cover tile 16. Additionally, the first end 20 penetrates through the cover tile 16 to provide mechanical attachment of the cover tile 16 to a base tile 12. Each post 22 also has a second end 26 that is electrically coupled to an electrical connection tube 28 to facilitate electrical coupling of the cover tiles 16 to a power management system. Tubes 28 are provided with electrical connectors 76 and 78 at opposite axial ends to enable electrical connection with adjacent tubes 28 in adjacent tile assemblies 10.</p> |
