Patent ID: 8637760
Filing Date: 2014-01-28
Classification: H01L,H01M,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A photovoltaic disc assembly comprising: a photovoltaic element suitable for converting solar radiation into direct current electricity when subjected to sunlight, said photovoltaic element having a front surface, a side surface and a rear surface; a plurality of fiber optic elements having a predetermined length secured into a tightly packed arrangement, said tightly packed arrangement having a top surface, a bottom surface and a diameter, said bottom surface of said tightly packed arrangement positioned adjacent said front surface of said photovoltaic element, said diameter being sized to cover said front surface of said photovoltaic element, said predetermined length being sufficient to transfer said solar radiation without transfer of heat associated with said sunlight; and a disc housing, wherein said disc housing includes a first cavity constructed and arranged to cooperate with said side surface of said photovoltaic element, and said disc housing being cup shaped having a base wall and a side wall, said side wall extending substantially normal with respect to said base wall, said side wall including a step therein extending from a top surface of said disc housing toward said base wall, said step sized to position and retain said tightly packed arrangement.