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Photovoltaic frame, photovoltaic module and method for manufacturing photovoltaic frame

US11888437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2022
Grant dateJan 30, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are a photovoltaic frame and a photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic frame includes a top support portion, a bottom support portion, a transverse edge portion, a first side edge portion and a second side edge portion. The top support portion, the transverse edge portion and the second side edge portion enclose a holding slot, and the top support portion has a bearing surface facing the holding slot. The photovoltaic frame alternatively includes a third side edge portion configured to connect the top support portion and the bottom support portion. The photovoltaic frame further includes a weather-resistant protective layer, covering a part of outer surfaces, that are in contact with external environment, among the top support portion, the bottom support portion, the first side edge portion, the second side edge portion, the transverse edge portion, and the third side edge portion if included.

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