Patent ID: 6326764
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: H02J,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for a solar powered electrical generator and audio device, comprising:a) a housing being generally rectangular shaped, said housing defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a rear surface, and a pair of side surfaces, said housing having carrying handles disposed thereon;b) a first means comprising a solar panel, said solar panel comprising said top surface of said housing, said first solar panel generating DC electricity;c) means for pivotally connecting said first solar panel to said top of said housing, said solar panel being pivotal along an edge thereof and capable of being raised to an angle to collect solar energy, said solar panel when retracted fully enclosing the top of said housing and when raised exposing the interior of said housing;d) a CD player disposed in said housing, said CD player having control knobs on a front face thereof, said face disposed on said front of said housing;e) an audio speaker for said CD player disposed on said housing;f) a battery disposed internal said housing;g) a means for recharging said battery to allow excess energy from said solar panel to be used to recharge said battery;h) means for electrically connecting said solar panel, said CD player, said battery, and said battery recharger, whereby all components of the apparatus are electrically connected, said battery having terminals connected by spring loaded clamps for rapid connection and disconnection;i) means for electrically controlling the apparatus, whereby all components of the apparatus are electrically controlled;j) means comprising a DC automobile lighter plug disposed on said housing for providing DC electricity to a proximate device; andk. means in said housing for converting DC to AC for providing AC power to an external device.