Apparatus and method for lighting a collapsible structure
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1. A solar power generator for a structure having a collapsible frame assembly, said solar power generator comprising:
- a solar panel removably coupled to the collapsible frame assembly, said solar panel configured to absorb solar energy from the sun;
a power module electrically coupled to said solar panel, said power module including a power source configured to convert the solar energy absorbed by said solar panel to electrical energy; and
at least one power output electrically coupled to said power source and configured to supply electrical energy to a coupled load device.
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Abstract
A solar power generator for a structure comprising a collapsible frame assembly is provided. The solar power generator includes a solar panel removably coupled to the collapsible frame assembly. The solar panel is configured to absorb solar energy from the sun. A power module is electrically coupled to the solar panel. The power module includes a power source that is configured to convert the solar energy absorbed by the solar panel to electrical energy. At least one power output is electrically coupled to the power source and configured to supply electrical energy to a coupled load device.
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1. A solar power generator for a structure having a collapsible frame assembly, said solar power generator comprising:
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a solar panel removably coupled to the collapsible frame assembly, said solar panel configured to absorb solar energy from the sun;
a power module electrically coupled to said solar panel, said power module including a power source configured to convert the solar energy absorbed by said solar panel to electrical energy; and
at least one power output electrically coupled to said power source and configured to supply electrical energy to a coupled load device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A solar tent comprising:
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a hub;
a solar panel removably coupled to said hub, said solar panel configured to absorb solar energy from the sun;
a power module electrically coupled to said solar panel, said power module configured to convert the solar energy absorbed by said solar panel to electrical energy, said power module defining at least one first power port positioned about an outer housing of said power module and electrically coupled to said power source. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A solar gazebo comprising:
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a hub;
a solar panel removably coupled to said hub, said solar panel configured to absorb solar energy from the sun;
a power module electrically coupled to said solar panel, said power module configured to convert the solar energy absorbed by said solar panel to electrical energy, said power module defining at least one first power port positioned about an outer housing of said power module and electrically coupled to said power source. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. A method for providing energy to an interior space defined by a collapsible structure, said method comprising:
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providing a collapsible structure including a hub and a plurality of frame members each pivotally coupled to the hub, the plurality of frame members at least partially forming a collapsible frame assembly of the collapsible structure;
removably coupling a solar power generator to the collapsible structure, the solar power generator including a solar panel removably coupled to the hub and configured to absorb solar energy from the sun;
electrically coupling a power module to the solar panel, the power module configured to convert the solar energy absorbed by the solar panel to electrical energy. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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