Sun shield for outdoor electrcial equipment

Abstract

A sun shield for shielding outdoor electrical equipment from sunlight is provided. The sun shield comprises a front, the front capable of shielding a front portion of the outdoor electrical equipment; a pair of sides, the pair of sides capable of shielding respective side portions of the outdoor electrical equipment; and a slanted roof, the slanted roof capable of shielding a top portion of the outdoor electrical equipment. Preferably, the slanted roof is provided at an angle such that sunlight is reflected no matter the elevation or azimuth of the sun during the day. The sun shield is placed over a cover of the outdoor electrical equipment leaving an air gap between the sun shield and the cover of the outdoor equipment. Advantageously, the air gap provides for air flow between the sun shield and the cover of the electrical equipment, encouraging heat dissipation. The sun shield is capable of being fastened to the outdoor electrical equipment by attachment to pre-existing screw holes in the cover of the outdoor electrical equipment or bracketing to a wall mount.

1 . A sun shield for shielding outdoor electrical equipment from sunlight, comprising:
 a front, the front capable of shielding a front portion of the outdoor electrical equipment;   a pair of sides, the pair of sides capable of shielding respective side portions of the outdoor electrical equipment; and   a slanted roof, the slanted roof capable of shielding a top portion of the outdoor electrical equipment.   
     
     
         2 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the sun shield is capable of being fastened to a cover of the outdoor electrical equipment leaving an air gap of at least one inch between the sun shield and the cover of the outdoor equipment. 
     
     
         3 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the sun shield is capable of being fastened to the outdoor electrical equipment by attachment to pre-existing screw holes in the cover of the outdoor electrical equipment. 
     
     
         4 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the outdoor electrical equipment is an inverter. 
     
     
         5 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the front includes an opening to allow access to operation of the outdoor electrical equipment. 
     
     
         6 . The sun shield of  claim 5 , wherein the opening includes a visor. 
     
     
         7 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the sun shield does not cover a back portion of the outdoor electrical equipment, the back portion on an opposite side from the front portion. 
     
     
         8 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the sun does not cover a bottom portion of the outdoor electrical equipment, the bottom portion on an opposite side from the top portion. 
     
     
         9 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the sun shield includes air gaps between the sides and the slanted roof. 
     
     
         10 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein each of the front, the pair of sides, and the slanted roof are substantially planar. 
     
     
         11 . The sun shield of  claim 10 , wherein the pair of sides and the slanted roof are each attached to the front. 
     
     
         12 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the sun shield is capable of attachment to the outdoor electrical equipment using mounting brackets. 
     
     
         13 . The sun shield of  claim 1 , wherein the sun shield is formed by bending a single sheet of substantially flat metal. 
     
     
         14 . The sun shield of  claim 13 , wherein the pair of sides each are bent to a predetermined angle relative to the front, the predetermined angle being an acute angle. 
     
     
         15 . The sun shield of  claim 14 , wherein the slanted roof is bent to a predetermined angle relative to the front, the predetermined angle being an acute angle.