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US 2003/0116188 A1Published application
Solar fan
OwnerHsin-Mao Hsiehinventor
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Abstract
A solar fan is disclosed. The solar fan includes a main body having an electric fan inside, and a plurality of solar cell arrays pivotally connected to the main body. Each of the solar cell arrays is pivotal between an outspread position and a folded position relative to the main body. A retainer is provided for holding the solar cell array in the outspread position. In addition, the solar cell arrays are electrically connected to the electric fan so as to supply power to the fan when being in sunlight.
Claims3
A solar fan (1) comprising:
- a main body (10, 30) having an electric fan inside;
- at least one solar cell array (20, 40) pivotally connected to said main body (10, 30), said solar cell array (20, 40) being pivotal between an outspread position and a folded position relative to said main body (10, 30);
- a retainer (12, 32) for holding said solar cell array (20, 40) in said outspread position;
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- wherein said solar cell array (20, 40) is so electrically connected to said electric fan as to supply power to said fan when being in sunlight.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.