Dennis P Wagnon

US Patent:

20110193513, Aug 11, 2011

Filed:

Feb 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/702117

Inventors:

Dennis P. Wagnon - DeRidder LA, US
Walter H. McManus - DeRidder LA, US

International Classification:

H01M 10/46
H01L 31/042

US Classification:

320101, 136244

Abstract:

A portable cart for solar energy conversion is provided comprising a cart having at least two wheels, wherein the cart includes a frame having a floor, a panel receiving assembly, and a panel holding assembly. The panel holding assembly is removably attachable to the panel receiving assembly. One or more photovoltaic solar panels is attached to the panel holding assembly; and voltage generated from the panels is directed to a charge controller. Electrical energy is stored in one or more batteries within the cart. The direct current from the batteries is directed to at least one inverter for producing AC power. An external stand is provided to mount the solar panels at a distance away from the cart. The external stand includes at least two positions to account for the position of the sun across the seasons. Optionally, the cart includes a charging receptacle for receiving a DC charge from an external source, such as an automobile.