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High altitude aircraft with integrated solar cells, and associated systems and methods

US9957037B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2014
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of making a solar cell assembly includes placing backsides of multiple solar cells in contact with a substrate. The solar cells are electrically connected to each other. Heat and pressure are applied to the solar cells and the substrate to simultaneously impress the solar cells into the substrate and bond the solar cells to the substrate.

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