Patent ID: 8410350
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: B29C,H01L,H01M,H02S,Y02B,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A photovoltaic module comprising: a. a plurality of photovoltaic cells; b. a frame retaining the plurality of photovoltaic cells and exposing light-receiving surfaces of the plurality of photovoltaic cells along a first surface of the frame; and c. a heat sink in thermal communication with an unexposed surface of said plurality of photovoltaic cells, said heat sink comprising: wherein said frame comprises a flange extending through a plane containing said first surface of said frame, and oriented to channel a volume of air through said plane, said volume of air flowing through said plurality of protrusions; wherein said photovoltaic module is non-concentrating; wherein the protrusions are discontinuous in a first lateral axis parallel to the base and define a first air flow channel pattern and wherein the protrusions are discontinuous in a second lateral axis parallel to the base and define a second air flow channel pattern different from the first air flow channel pattern.