Solar generator panel and an associated satellite
US8450596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar generator panel comprising a plane array of strings of photovoltaic cells disposed side by side. According to the invention, the cells have cropped corners suitable for generating free spaces in the interstices between the cropped corners. It is then possible to place openings in those spaces for passing cables and/or for receiving damper blocks. The invention is particularly applicable to solar panels for satellites.
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