Abstract:
A transportation device adapted with a solar photo module includes a main frame, at least two side frames disposed on both sides of the main frame; a locating gap to accommodate the solar photo module is disposed to each side frame; and the solar photo module absorbs solar energy to convert it into electric power serving auxiliary power for consumption by the transportation device.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    (a) Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    The present invention is related to a transportation device adapted with a solar photo module, and more particularly, to one in simple structure that operates on auxiliary electric power converted from solar energy. 
         [0003]    (b) Description of the Prior Art 
         [0004]    While the mankind enjoys a life that is extremely convenient in a highly civilized environment thanks to excessive development, the cost yet is that all creatures in the world have to scarify their rights of survival. For example, the disappearance of the ozone layer takes away the shade against the exposure of Ultraviolet (UV) lights. The hole in the ozone layer causes the temperature of the earth is on the rising and bizarre weather conditions including snowing in June. As a result, all creatures living in this planet are subject to the consequences the mankind is the only one to blame. What could be worse is that generations to come of the human being would have to suffer if we, this very generation, have not taken serious look at the phenomenon nor taken corrective action. 
         [0005]    According to survey, fuel consumed in transportation device by man is the primary contamination to the environment. Pollution presents wherever the transportation device moves to, making the pollution directly spreading over any place over, on and under the earth. Aircrafts directly spray fuel wastes into the sea and land creating a 3D pollution to fast deteriorate the natural environment. Sea vessels cruising on the oceans directly charge their fuel wastes into the ocean to significantly affect the life forms therein. Up to now, how to introduce a substitute energy or how to minimize the consumption of the fuels we have now without compromising the existing purpose and efficiency has been a topic deserving our in-depth exploration. Therefore, with the environment awareness addressed in these two decades, scientists and biologists continue to work hard on how to push forward human progress to another peak yet without slowing down the advancing pace and further damaging the environment. In the field of industrial technology, R&amp;D of electric power driven cars, use of solar energy, and manufacturing of anthracite coal are proved human efforts among others to the environmental protection and substantial undertakings in evolution that tolerates. 
         [0006]    In the prior art, single power source appears to be everywhere as seen in various types of transportation device, e.g., diesel engine, gasoline engine, solar energy power system, power driven system, etc. Some of them though providing excellent power effects and enduring performance suffer environmental problems while others designed with environmental concepts fail to achieve the power effects desired. On the other hand, cars operating on electric power and solar energy though attempting to exclude the use of fuel of conventional fuel consuming engine, are not reliable. A new concept of a new power source that combines the traditional energy source is taking shape to achieve the purposes of excellent power effects, longwearing and environmental awareness at the same time. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    The primary purpose of the present invention is to provide a transportation device that utilizes auxiliary electric power converted from solar energy in a simple structure. 
         [0008]    To achieve the purpose, the present invention includes a main frame, multiple side frames disposed to the main frame, a locating gap on each side frame to accommodate a solar photo module for the main frame to be secured in the transportation device, and the solar photo module absorbs solar energy to convert it to electric power for consumption by the transportation device. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view showing a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0010]      FIG. 2  is a schematic view showing a solar photo module and two side frames in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0011]      FIG. 3  is a schematic view showing a locating structure for the solar photo module of the present invention. 
           [0012]      FIGS. 4(A) and 4(B)  are exploded views of a solar photo module and two side frames in a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0013]      FIG. 5  is a schematic view showing a structure of the solar photo module and two side frames in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0014]      FIG. 6  is a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention adapted with the solar photo module. 
           [0015]      FIG. 7  is a schematic view showing another structure of the solar photo module and two side frames of the present invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 8  is a schematic view showing a third preferred embodiment of the solar photo module and two side frames of the present invention. 
           [0017]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view showing another structure of the present invention adapted with the solar photo module. 
           [0018]      FIG. 10  is a schematic view showing a structure of the solar photo module connected to a controller. 
           [0019]      FIG. 11  is a schematic view showing a structure of a start up device in a car in the present invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 12  is a perspective view of a structure of the car adapted with the solar photo module. 
           [0021]      FIG. 13  is a schematic view showing a structure of the solar photo module connected to each light emitting diode in the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0022]    The transportation device in the present invention may be related to an automobile, motorcycle, aircraft, yacht, or sea vessel. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , a first preferred embodiment of the present invention related to an automobile includes a main frame  11 , and the main frame  11  is related to a roof deck of the automobile. Two side frames  12  in the preferred embodiment are disposed and made integrated or separately adapted to the main frame  11 . A locating gap  121  is disposed to each side frame  12 . As illustrated in  FIG. 2 , the locating gap  121  is disposed on the inner side of each side frame  12  and both locating gap  121  are facing each other to accommodate the solar photo module  2 . A press portion  122  is disposed to each side frame  12  in relation to the top over the locating gap  121 . 
         [0023]    Wherein, the solar photo module  2  is secured to a mold  31 . As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , the mold  31  is provided with a side frame mold cavity  311  and a locating gap mold cavity  312 . The solar photo module  2  is first placed in the locating gap mold cavity  312 , followed with mold injection and removing procedure to complete the structure as illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2  to receive the solar photo module  2  in both locating gaps  121  while being secured to the transportation device by means of both press portions  122 . 
         [0024]    Now referring to  FIG. 4(A)  for a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, two side frames  12  are provided to the main frame  11 , the locating gap  121  is provided to each side frame  12 , and both locating gaps  121  are facing each other to accommodate a single sheet of the solar photo module  2 , or multiple solar photo modules  2  as illustrated in  FIG. 4(B) . Also referring to  FIG. 5 , a pressure strip  13  is disposed over the top of the solar photo module  2  near to the locating gap  121 , and both of the side frame  12  and the pressure strip  13  are secured to each other by means of a locating member  4 . As illustrated, the locating member may be related to a screw to secure the pressure strip  13  and the side frame  12 . The pressure strip  13  by pressing against the top of the solar photo module  2  to secure it to the transportation device as illustrated in  FIG. 6 . A pad buffer  14  may further fill in where between the locating gap  121  and the solar photo module  2  as illustrated in  FIG. 7 . 
         [0025]    Now referring to  FIG. 8  for a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, two strips  15  in parallel to each other are provided between and connecting both side frames  12 , and each strip  15  extends from the bottom of a locating gap  121  to that of the other locating gap  121  so to bear the solar photo module  2  when received by two locating gaps  121 . 
         [0026]    A direction indicator  51  is further disposed to the main frame  11  as illustrated in  FIG. 9 . The direction indicator  51  may be related to a light emitting diode (LED) to indicate the turning direction of the automobile. An Identity (ID) chip  21  may be further disposed to, for example by printing on the solar photo module  2  to be powered by the solar photo module for achieving burglarproof purpose. A controller  52  is connected to the solar photo module  2  as illustrated in  FIG. 10  and the controller  52  is further connected to a car-laden power source, e.g., headlight, fan, air cooling compressor, rescuing system, or batteries to control the power supply from the solar photo module  2  to the power source in the car. A solar energy auxiliary mode  64  may be added to an existing ON/Off  61 , and multi-stage activation point including standby mode  62 , an engine mode  63  on an ignition switch  6  (e.g., the keyhole) in the automobile as illustrated in  FIG. 11 . When switched to the solar energy auxiliary mode  64 , the controller  52  permits power supply to the car-laden power supply without consuming the electricity stored in the car batteries. 
         [0027]    Furthermore, a wing  71  as illustrated in  FIG. 12  is disposed to an outer side of the solar photo module  2  or each wing  71  is disposed to both outer sides of the solar photo module  2 . The wind  71  is streamlined to reduce wind resistance coefficient for promoting acceleration performance. An AD billboard  72  may be further disposed on the wing  71  and multiple LEDs  73  with each powered by the solar photo module  2  are provided to the Advertisement (AD) billboard  72  as illustrated in  FIG. 13  without relying upon power supply from the car batteries. Therefore those LEDs remain lighted to maintain its display purpose even with the engine killed. 
         [0028]    The prevent invention provides an improved structure of a transportation device adapted with a solar photo module, and the application for a utility patent is duly filed accordingly. However, it is to be noted that the preferred embodiments disclosed in the specification and the accompanying drawings are not limiting the present invention; and that any structure, installation, or characteristics that is same or similar to that of the present invention should fall within the scope of the purposes and claims of the present invention.