Solar cell powered beacon
OwnerFrederic Pagnol, Claude Rattiinventors
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Abstract
A solar-powered beacon comprises a water-tight caisson housing a battery for storing electricity produced by solar cells atop the beacon. An electronic circuit within the caisson controls operation of the beacon. The caisson material acts as a heat sink for the solar cells, and insulation is provided below the cells to further protect the electronic components.
Claims10
A solar cell powered signal beacon, comprising a water-tight caisson having an upper wall, battery means within the caisson for storing electrical energy produced by the solar cells, electronic means within the caisson for operating the beacon, a plurality of solar cells incorporated in heat dissipating fashion on the outer surface the upper wall of said caisson, electrical conductors connected to said solar cells, said electrical conductors traversing the thickness of the upper wall of the caisson to the interior thereof, and means for electrically connecting said conductors to said battery and said electronic means.
A solar cell powered beacon according to claim in which each group is comprised of 4 to 8 solar cells interconnected in series.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.