Interconnect member

US10529881B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SOLAERO TECHNOLOGIES CORP. · US

Inventors

• Brian Guzie · Rio Rancho, US
• Colton Fascitelli · Albuquerque, US
• Benjamin Heintz · Albuquerque, US
• Anthony Sandoval · Albuquerque, US
• Benjamin Cho · Albuquerque, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 1, 2018
• Grant date: Jan 7, 2020
• Expiry date: Mar 1, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02E10/50

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a metallic interconnect member for connecting a first solar cell to a second solar cell. The interconnect member includes one or more serpentine paths having substantially perpendicular loops. The interconnect member may include two connection pads for connecting to the first solar cell. A further connection pad for connecting to a bypass diode may be included. The disclosure further relates to a string of solar cells including a first and a second solar cell connected by an interconnect member.