Open-air parking shelter with photovoltaic elements and improved airflow characteristics
AssigneeWattlots LLC
InventorWilliam E.S. KAUFMAN
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Abstract
An open-air parking shelter comprises a canopy structure, photovoltaic elements, a power output, and a support structure. The canopy structure comprises a plurality of elongated shading members arranged in spaced apart relation. The spaced apart relation being such that airflow is permitted between the elongated members. The photovoltaic elements are provided on the elongated shading members for receiving solar radiation and converting the solar radiation to electricity. The power output is coupled to each of the photovoltaic elements for outputting the electricity converted by the photovoltaic elements. The support structure is provided for supporting the canopy structure in spaced relation above a ground surface.
Claims21
An open-air parking shelter comprising:
- a canopy structure comprising a plurality of elongated shading members arranged in spaced apart relation, said spaced apart relation being such that airflow and precipitation is permitted between said elongated members;
- photovoltaic elements provided on said elongated shading members for receiving solar radiation and converting said solar radiation to electricity;
- a power output coupled to each of the photovoltaic elements for outputting the electricity converted by said photovoltaic elements;
- a support structure for supporting said canopy structure in spaced relation above a ground surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.