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Methods and systems for folded frame solar panels

US11996802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Origami Solar, Inc. · US

Inventors

John C. Patton · Roseville, US
Eric Hafter · Sacramento, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 10, 2020
Grant date	May 28, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 10, 2040

Classification

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

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention may provide an elongated single piece of framework (59) which may be bent around a corner (46) perhaps for form an about 90 degree angle (61). An elongated single piece of framework (59) may have a first end (49) and a second end (50) which may be joined to each other or may be joined to other ends of a separate framework. A partial frame (48) or even a rectangular panel framework (3) may be created from at least one of an elongated single piece of framework which may frame a solar panel.

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