Window-wall and Curtainwall Energy System
OwnerWayne Lawrence LONGinventor
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Abstract
The present specification pertains to an innovative solar electric energy wall system designed for building structures. The system is composed of numerous solar spandrels and vision panels, seamlessly integrated into standard unitized window wall units, commonly used for cladding building exteriors. These units incorporate electrical wiring within their frames, arranged in both vertical and horizontal orientations, enabling efficient capture and distribution of solar energy while maintaining aesthetic and functional attributes of conventional building design. Rapid replacement of the solar spandrels is contemplated.
Claims20
A solar electric energy wall system comprising:
- a plurality of solar spandrels and glass vision panels integrated into unitized cladding wall units for cladding a building structure;
- said plurality of unitized cladding wall units further carrying electrical wiring within at least a portion of the frames of said plurality of unitized cladding units.
A cladding panel for a building comprising:
- a frame having at least one vertical member and at least one horizontal member;
- at least one solar spandrel disposed within the frame having an electrical connection;
- a photovoltaic surface of the spandrel for positioning on the exterior of the building;
- a set of wiring passing at least through the at least one vertical member for delivery to a junction box disposed in a floor or ceiling of the building proximal to the at least one horizontal member;
- the wiring for delivery of electricity from the electrical connection to the junction box.
A cladding panel for a building comprising:
- a frame having at least one vertical member and at least one horizontal member;
- at least one solar spandrel disposed within the frame having an electrical connection;
- a photovoltaic surface of the spandrel for positioning on the exterior of the building;
- a set of wiring passing at least through the at least one vertical member for delivery to a junction box disposed in a floor or ceiling of the building proximal to the at least one horizontal member;
- the wiring for delivery of electricity from the electrical connection to the junction box.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.