MULTIPURPOSE SOLAR BATTERY Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: cooled-module solar batteries using photoelectric converters. SUBSTANCE: multiple-module solar battery is built around photoelectric converters mounted in each module on bearing substrate provided with coolant carrying ducts; modules are secured in position and sealed in common inlet and outlet power collectors each made in the form of two angle sections rigidly fixed together. Flexible seals, composite inserts for sideways compression of seals, and longitudinal module displacement limiters set on sealing compound are mounted over perimeter of modules at their joint with collectors; limiters are mounted in a spaced relation to modules; one of angle sections of collector is secured for displacement perpendicular to location plane of photoelectric converters. EFFECT: improved efficiency of converter cooling and utilization of entire module surface for their location; reduced mass and cost o solar battery, facilitated manufacture. 2 cl, 4 dwg