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Solar canopy with integral storage compartment to receive high capacity batteries

  • US 9,647,300 B2
  • Filed: 04/03/2015
  • Issued: 05/09/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A canopy, comprising:

  • a roof;

    at least one support having a generally vertical portion and a generally horizontal portion wherein the roof is coupled to and supported by the at least one support;

    a power conditioner operatively coupled to the canopy, wherein the power conditioner is configured for electrical connection to a power network; and

    a cavity coupled to the canopy wherein the cavity defines at least one space, wherein each of the at least one space is sized to receive a high capacity battery, the cavity comprising;

    at least one opening operatively sized to allow the high capacity battery to be moved into and out of the cavity;

    at least one battery connector comprising at least one set of contacts operative to electrically couple the high capacity battery to the power conditioner; and

    at least one heat dissipation system, wherein the at least one heat dissipation system facilitates movement of air through the at least one space.

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