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PV cell mass reflow

US8328077B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2011
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K1/0016
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method for soldering photovoltaic solar cells includes providing a first and second PV cell, a holder, soldering ribbon and a mass reflow oven. The method further includes placing the soldering ribbon in a fixture groove in the holder. The method further includes placing the first and second PV cell in the holder such that the soldering ribbon is position in a desired position on the first and second PV cell. The method further includes placing the holder and the first and second PV cell with the soldering ribbon into the mass reflow oven. The method further includes heating the holder and the first and second PV cell with the soldering ribbon in the mass reflow oven to solder the first and second PV cell. The method further includes cooling the holder and the first and second PV cell with the soldering ribbon.

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