Integrated thermal module and back plate structure and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8739478
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13250908

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An integrated solar module capable of being easily assembled for thermal solar application. The module includes a solar panel device having an aperture region and a backside region and a shaped thickness of material including a first side wall and a second side wall. The shaped thickness of material is characterized by a fire rating of at least A and has a mechanical strength to maintain a thickness free from penetration of moisture and a specific shape to couple with the backside region. Additionally, the module includes an air plenum provided between the backside region and the shaped thickness of material. The air plenum is configured to receive air flows from ambient via an intake region and guide the air flows toward an output region. The air flows are optionally let to pass through either or both of the first side wall and the second side wall.

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  • FTC SOLAR, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burtt, Eric R Orinda, US 5 78
Truthseeker, Samuel El Sobrante, US 3 38

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