PHOTOELECTRIC BATTERY Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: semiconductor electric power generators converting solar power to electric power. SUBSTANCE: device consists of ribbon units, in which rigidity of photodetector surface in working condition is achieved by tension provided by deployment frame which vertices carries clippers which are designed as cords. Frames has four pairs of intersection rods, which are connected by hinges in vertices. At intersection points each pair of rods is connected by hinge. Pair of angular hinges which are located in same angle of frame and are located in closest adjacency is connected to by drawing device. EFFECT: decreased weight, possibility of repair, increased speed of deployment and folding into compact size for delivery. 4 dwg