Methods of forming a colored conductive ribbon for integration in a solar module
AssigneeSolaria Corporation
InventorsLisong ZHOU, Huaming ZHOU, Zhixun Zhang
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Abstract
The present disclosure describes methods of forming a colored conductive ribbon for a solar module which includes combining a conductive ribbon with a channeled ribbon holder, applying a color coating to at least the conductive ribbon within the channel, curing the color coating on the conductive ribbon, and separating the conductive ribbon from the channeled holder.
Claims19
1-2. (canceled)
The method of claim 2, wherein the adhesive comprises one or more of a hot-melt adhesive, a dissolvable adhesive, a reactive adhesive, a two-part adhesive, a synthetic adhesive, and a bioadhesive.
The method of claim 2, wherein the adhesive material includes a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising at least one of an elastomer, a natural rubber, a vinyl ether, an acrylic, a butyl rubber, a styrene block copolymer, a silicone, and a nitrile.
The method of claim 2, wherein the separating comprises at least one of peeling, punching, cutting, and using a solvent.
The method of claim 2, wherein the ribbon holder includes a single layer of sheet material.
A method comprising:
- providing a ribbon holder configured to receive a conductive ribbon for a solar module;
- temporarily securing the conductive ribbon in the ribbon holder;
- applying a color coating to the conductive ribbon:
- curing the color coating on the conductive ribbon;
- and
- separating the conductive ribbon from the ribbon holder, wherein the ribbon holder includes multiple layers including at least a base sheet including a top surface including an adhesive material and a masking sheet including a bottom surface secured the top surface of the base sheet by the adhesive material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.