Solar blind
AssigneeSolar BB Ltd
InventorsShivashish ARORA, David WHARTON
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Abstract
A solar blind (100) is provided. The solar blind (100) comprises a plurality of slats, the plurality of slats including a first slat (102) and a second slat (104). The solar blind (100) also comprises a solar panel (106). The solar panel (106) is coupled to the first slat (102) and extends over at least a portion of the first slat (102) and over at least a portion of the second slat (104). A method of assembling a solar blind and a kit of parts for assembling into a solar blind are also provided.
Claims15
A solar blind comprising:
- a plurality of slats, the plurality of slats including a first slat and a second slat;
- and
- a solar panel comprising a first portion and a second portion, the solar panel being coupled to the first slat, wherein the first portion of the solar panel extends over at least a portion of the first slat and the second portion of the solar panel extends over at least a portion of the second slat, and wherein the second portion of the solar panel is movable relative to the second slat.
A solar blind according to any preceding claim, wherein the first slat is hingedly coupled to the second slat.
A solar blind according to any preceding claim, the solar blind comprising a first guide configured to limit movement of a first edge of the solar panel.
A solar blind according to any preceding claim, the solar blind comprising a casing configured to limit movement of a third edge of the solar panel.
A solar blind according to any preceding claim, wherein the solar blind comprises a wiper for wiping a surface of the solar panel.
A method of assembling a solar blind, the method comprising:
- providing a plurality of slats, the plurality of slats including a first slat and a second slat;
- and
- coupling a solar panel to the first slat such that the solar panel extends over at least a portion of the first slat and over at least a portion of the second slat.
A kit of parts for assembling into a solar blind, the kit comprising:
- a plurality of slats, the plurality of slats including a first slat and a second slat;
- a solar panel;
- and
- a coupling means for coupling the solar panel to the first slat such that the solar panel extends over at least a portion of the first slat and over at least a portion of the second slat.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.