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19-12-2018 дата публикации

Тепличный комплекс с системой комбинированного теплоснабжения

Номер: RU0000185808U1
Автор: Аммосов Дмитрий Николаевич, Слободчиков Егор Гаврильевич, Стручкова Марфа Дмитриевна
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Теплокомфорт", Федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Северо-Восточный федеральный университет имени М.К.Аммосова"

Полезная модель относится к устройствам преобразования солнечной энергии в тепловую, в частности к системам солнечного теплоснабжения тепличных комплексов и других объектов, в которых требуется обогрев и/или горячее водоснабжение. Тепличный комплекс с системой комбинированного теплоснабжения, состоящей из контуров обогрева и отопления, причем контур обогрева (I) включает солнечный коллектор, подключенный к баку-аккумулятору через теплообменник, а контур отопления (II) - приемник тепловой энергии, подсоединенный к баку-аккумулятору, отличающийся тем, что бак-аккумулятор 2 дополнительно снабжен теплоэлектронагревателем 7, при этом коллектор 1, бак-аккумулятор 2, приемник тепловой энергии снабжены датчиками температуры, подключенные к автоматическому контроллеру 5, осуществляющему контроль и управление заданными параметрами теплоснабжения в контурах и источниками энергообеспечения. Кроме того, электрооборудование всей системы подключено к установке автономного источника энергообеспечения 8. При использовании настоящей полезной модели достигается снижение энергетических и материальных затрат на отопление сооружений за счет повышения эффективности использования солнечных лучей и тепловой энергии атмосферы путем автоматизации и автономности работы отопительной системы и в целом совершенствования функционирования тепличных комплексов, в том числе в условиях относительно холодных периодов, позволяя продлевать сезон урожайности в теплицах. 2 ил. И 1 185808 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 185 808” 94 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ МЕЭК Восстановление действия патента Дата, с которой действие патента восстановлено: 02.03.2022 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 02.03.2022 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 02.03.2022 Бюл. №7 Стр.: 1 па 803931 ЕП

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21-05-2019 дата публикации

Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство

Номер: RU0000189397U1
Автор: Амерханов Роберт Александрович, Антонов Владимир Иванович, Армаганян Эдгар Гарриевич, Григораш Олег Владимирович, Дворный Владимир Викторович, Кириченко Анна Сергеевна, Пигарев Кирилл Владимирович
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Кубанский государственный аграрный университет им. И.Т. Трубилина"

Полезная модель относится к возобновляемым источникам энергии, а именно к комбинированным солнечно-энергетическим преобразовательным установкам, обеспечивающим горячим водоснабжением и электричеством помещений различного назначения. Оно может быть использовано в предприятиях агропромышленного комплекса, а также в индивидуальных и фермерских хозяйствах. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство содержит установленные на несущей конструкции внешний светопрозрачный слой, помещенный под ним с зазором последовательно фотоэлектрический преобразователь в виде батареи солнечных элементов и контактирующий с ним проточный теплообменник с патрубками входа и выхода, а также линзу Френеля. Внешний светопрозрачный слой и размещенный под ним фотоэлектрический преобразователь выполнены плоскими, с задней стороны проточный теплообменник имеет слой теплоизоляции. Фотоэлектрический преобразователь выполнен площадью 1200×1500 мм, а внешний светопрозрачный слой выполнен в виде прямоугольных линз Френеля 60×60 мм, расположенных рядами в количестве не более 500 штук и в каждом ряду не более 20 штук, при этом в зазорах между каждой линзой Френеля и фотоэлектрическим преобразователем установлены по периметру линзы Френеля отражающие поверхности в виде зеркал, причем проточный теплообменник имеет криволинейную поверхность с диффузорно-конфузорными участками. Полезная модель должна повысить качественные характеристики устройства. 2 ил. И 1 189397 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВО“” 189 397“ Ц4 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 28.05.2019 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 13.08.2020 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 13.08.2020 Бюл. №23 Стр.: 1 па 46$63 1 ЕП

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09-09-2020 дата публикации

Кровля скатной крыши здания, состоящая из модулей, как устройство для нагрева воды с использованием солнечной энергии

Номер: RU0000199621U1
Автор: Панфилов Алексей Витальевич
Принадлежит: Панфилов Алексей Витальевич

Техническое решение относится к области использования солнечной энергии, в частности к устройствам преобразования энергии светового излучения в тепло, и предназначено для получения горячей воды для бытовых нужд, с помощью солнечного излучения. Кровля скатной крыши здания, используемая как устройство для нагрева воды солнечной энергией, отличающееся тем, что кровля выполнена в виде резервуара по форме и по размерам скатной крыши здания, состоит из кровельных модулей, изготовленных из стеклопластика, которые соединяются между собой при помощи соединительных элементов, содержит заправочный штуцер для закачки воды в собранный из кровельных модулей резервуар, в котором она распределяется по кровельным модулям, в высшей точке встроены сапуны для уравнивания давления и предотвращения перелива воды, находящейся внутри кровельного модуля, кроме того кровля выполнена с возможностью подача воды к потребителю под действием собственного веса. Заявленное техническое решение позволяет эффективно использовать технические средства, при возведении кровли скатной крыши зданий, позволяющее аккумулировать солнечную энергию для нагрева воды. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 199 621 U1 (51) МПК F24S 20/67 (2018.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F24S 20/67 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020105008, 03.02.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Панфилов Алексей Витальевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 09.09.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 03.02.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 09.09.2020 Бюл. № 25 1 9 9 6 2 1 R U (54) Кровля скатной крыши здания, состоящая из модулей, как устройство для нагрева воды с использованием солнечной энергии (57) Реферат: Техническое решение относится к области в собранный из кровельных модулей резервуар, использования солнечной энергии, в частности к в котором она распределяется по кровельным устройствам преобразования энергии светового модулям, в ...

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Solar power concentrating system

Номер: US20120012102A1
Автор: Katsushige Nakamura
Принадлежит: Mitaka Kohki Co Ltd

An outer side of a receiver is covered with a housing, so that the receiver is not exposed to the open air and no heat of the receiver is taken by winds, to improve thermal efficiency. Although the outer side of the receiver is covered with the housing, a lower side thereof has an opening, so that sunlight reflected by heliostats is introduced through the opening to the inside of the receiver and is surely received by an inner face of the receiver.

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Номер записи: 4
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Solar energy collecting systems and methods

Номер: US20120016815A1
Автор: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley
Принадлежит: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY LLC

In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure.

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Номер записи: 5
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus providing simplified installation of a plurality of solar panels

Номер: US20120023726A1
Автор: Henry Cabuhay, John Bellacicco, John Hartelius, Martin Perkins, Michael Monaco, Thomas P. Kuster, Tom Oshman
Принадлежит: First Solar Inc

A method of mounting a plurality of solar panel carriers, which comprise one or more solar panels mounted thereon, to a support structure is described. Mounting is performed by first placing a solar panel carrier onto the support structure at a first position along the support structure and advancing that solar panel carrier on the support structure to allow a second solar panel carrier to be placed on the support structure behind it. The second solar panel carrier is placed on the support structure and advanced into contact with the first solar panel carrier and both can be advanced together along the support structure. Additional solar panel carriers can be placed on the support structured and advanced in the same fashion. Single and multiple solar panel carriers are also described.

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Номер записи: 6
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and control system for operating a solar power tower system

Номер: US20120024282A1
Автор: Gil Kroyzer, Israel Kroizer, Yoel Gilon
Принадлежит: BrightSource Industries Israel Ltd

A solar energy collection system includes a primary solar receiver and a secondary solar receiver. The secondary solar receiver generates steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. The primary solar receiver receives the generated steam from the secondary solar receiver and superheats the steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. A plurality of heliostat-mounted mirrors reflects incident solar radiation onto one of the primary and secondary solar receivers. A controller aims a portion of the heliostat-mounted mirrors at the primary solar receiver such that a predetermined thermal profile is provided on a surface of the primary solar receiver.

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Номер записи: 7
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Solar reflector and production method

Номер: US20120026615A1
Автор: Juan Manuel Donaire Camacho
Принадлежит: NEMATA INGENIERIA INTEGRAL SLM

A solar reflector has a base support ( 5 ) made from injected thermoplastic material 1-7 mm thick. The base support ( 5 ) has a surface on a front face having a “mirror polish” surface finish and a geometry defined by an optical function. A structure of reinforcing ribs ( 13 ) in a rear portion to provide dimensional stability and assure the geometry defined by the optical function of the surface on the front face. Fixing bushings ( 6 ) are overmolded and integrated in the base support ( 5 ) having threaded holes ( 7 ) to receive threaded bolts and allow assembly regulation by the fixing bushings ( 6 ), the threaded bolts and lock nuts. The solar reflector also has a covering of a reflective metal ( 11 ) on the front face and a layer of protective fluids ( 12 ) on the covering of the reflective metal ( 11 ).

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Номер записи: 8
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Solar Wall Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20120031018A1
Автор: Narinder Singh Kapany
Принадлежит: Narinder Singh Kapany

A construction panel includes a pane, a construction substrate, and a frame that form an air gap there between. An electrical generator, a water circulator, and an air venting system are in the air gap. First and second reflective coatings are respectively on first surfaces of the pane and the construction substrate. The first surfaces face the air gap. The reflective coatings reflect IR to heat water in the water circulator and heat air in the air gap. First and second antireflective coatings are respectively on a second surface of the pane and on the first reflective coating. The second surface faces away from the air gap. The antireflective coatings transmit electromagnetic radiation to the electrical generator for electricity generation. The heated water, heated air, and electricity may be used in a building to which the construction panel is attached. The solar-construction panel includes a multiple-pane window integrally formed therein.

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Номер записи: 9
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Solar receiver having back positioned header

Номер: US20120031094A1
Автор: Arie Meerkerk, Jacobus Johannes de Bruijn, Peter Simon Rop
Принадлежит: NEM BV

A solar receiver includes at least two receiver panels having a common outer front surface for receiving incident solar radiation from a field of mirrors. The receiver panels include an array of side by side arranged heat exchange tubes which have a substantially straight main portion which extend in an upwards longitudinal direction and an inwards extending portion for a connection to an input or output header for respectively distributing or collecting fluid to or from the heat exchange tubes. The receiver panels are spaced apart in the upwards direction at a distance of Z cm. The header for the solar receiver is spaced behind the front surface at a distance of A cm, wherein the quotient of Z and A, Z/A, at the most equals the quotient of a vertical V and a horizontal H distance, V/H, from the header to a most far positioned mirror.

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Номер записи: 10
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Photovoltaic System and Wind Deflector Structure

Номер: US20120031473A1
Автор: Lang Guo, Palvin Chee Leong Chan, Xili Jiao, Yu Wang
Принадлежит: Wuxi Suntech Power Co Ltd

The present invention discloses a wind deflector structure for a photovoltaic system and a photovoltaic system. The photovoltaic system comprises a photovoltaic module and a wind deflector structure. The photovoltaic module comprises a photovoltaic cell laminate and a support mounted onto the photovoltaic cell laminate. When the photovoltaic module is mounted onto an installation surface, a front side of the photovoltaic cell laminate is close to the installation surface and a back side thereof is far from the installation surface. The wind deflector structure is mounted close to the back side of the photovoltaic cell laminate and substantially shields a space between the back side of photovoltaic module and the installation surface. The wind deflector structure is fixed onto the supports of at least two photovoltaic modules side by side in a left-to-right direction so as to restrict a relative position of the at least two adjacent photovoltaic modules.

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Номер записи: 11
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Getting Support Structure for a Solar Thermal Power Plant

Номер: US20120048260A1
Автор: Menashe Barkai
Принадлежит: Siemens Concentrated Solar Power Ltd

There is provided a pipe in a solar thermal power plant. The pipe includes an inner tube configured for carrying a heated heat transfer fluid, an outer tube surrounding the inner tube, wherein the space between the inner and outer tube is evacuated, and a getter restraint structure configured for maintaining getters in a predetermined position. The getter restraint structure is in contact with the outer tube and otherwise entirely free of contact with the inner tube and/or is in thermal isolation from the inner tube.

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Номер записи: 12
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Primary locating feature

Номер: US20120048261A1
Автор: Brian Matthew Cobb, Christopher John Kuntze, Jeremy Alan Panasiewicz, Stephen Robert Roddy, Steven J. Mori
Принадлежит: Magna International Inc

A solar collector assembly with at least one primary locator feature. The solar collector assembly has housing having at least one wall and at least one mirror for directing rays of light toward a secondary objective. Each mirror of the solar collector assembly has a back side and a reflective side and at least one primary locating feature for connecting the mirror to the housing. The primary locating feature has a guide bushing that is operably connected to the at least one wall of the housing. A stud of the primary locating feature has a first end connected to a mirror bracket and second end extending through the guide bushing. The stud has a longitudinal axis that extends between the mirror bracket and the guide bushing for allowing the mirror to be positioned along the longitudinal axis relative to the at least one wall of the housing.

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Номер записи: 13
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Parabolic solar collector

Номер: US20120060831A1
Автор: David Matalon
Принадлежит: MATALON ENERGY LLC

A passive solar collector utilizes a support constructed of precisely machined foam to simplify the construction and calibration of the reflective surface. Further improvements include sensor-based positioning, and a receiver having inflow and outflow conduits adapted to improve thermal efficiency.

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Номер записи: 14
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Interlocking roof mounted heat-transfer panels

Номер: US20120061046A1
Автор: Brett Goodrich, Dennis N. Duce
Принадлежит: Individual

A method is disclosed for installing heat transfer panels (typically of metal) on a roof. Panels are applied to the roof such that the panels have an interlocking relationship at interlocking interfaces between adjacent panels. An energy conducting element is laid among the panels such that the energy conducting element extends along the interlocking interfaces such that of the energy conducting element emits heat in all directions, preferably by contact 42 heat exchange panels. A roofing material is then applied over the panels and energy conducting element. The panels each have a first interlocking member positioned along one first lateral side and a second interlocking member positioned along a second lateral side. The second interlocking member is sized to receive the first interlocking member of an adjacent panel and a portion of the energy conducting element. Arcuate channels may be formed in the panels to receive a portion of the energy conducting element extending between adjacent interlocking interfaces.

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Номер записи: 15
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Device for Supporting a Sun-Tracking Unit of a Photovoltaic Module

Номер: US20120067336A1
Автор: Cheng-Dar Lee, Hong-Yih Yeh, Wen-Fu Chen
Принадлежит: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research

An adjustable device for supporting a sun-tracking unit includes a framework and first and second supporting elements. The framework includes lower and upper portions. The lower portion of the framework includes two transverse long tubes and a longitudinal long tube for interconnecting the transverse long tubes. The upper portion of the framework includes two vertical tubes each extending from a related one of the transverse long tubes, two transverse short tubes each extending from a related one of the vertical tubes, and a longitudinal short tube for interconnecting the transverse short tubes. The first supporting element is connected to the transverse short tubes. The second supporting element is adjustably connected to the first supporting element.

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Номер записи: 16
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Energy Redirecting Device

Номер: US20120073569A1
Автор: Ramzi Hassan, Walid Hassan
Принадлежит: Individual

A system for a renewable source of energy may include a light concentration device to collect and concentrate sunlight, a light transmission device to transmit the collected and concentrated sunlight, and a light receiving device to receive the collected and concentrated sunlight and to convert the sunlight to heat. The light receiving device may be a clothes dryer, and the clothes dryer may include a rotating drum having a window to receive the sunlight. The light receiving device may be an oven, and the light receiving device may be is used to create light in a darkened area. The light concentrating device may be a convex lens, and the light transmitting device may be a fiber-optic cable. The light transmitting device may be a pipe.

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Номер записи: 17
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Solar receiver with natural circulation for generating saturated steam

Номер: US20120080027A1
Автор: Lucía SERRANO GALLAR, Paula Llorente Folch, Rafael Osuma Gonzalez-Aguilar, Raúl Navo Gilaberteí, Valerio Mario Fernandez Quero
Принадлежит: Abengoa Solar New Technologies SA

The invention relates to a solar receiver with natural circulation for generating saturated steam, which uses water/steam as a heat-transfer fluid and includes a combined circuit for fluid recirculation (forced circulation and natural circulation). The system comprises: water-walls which receive the radiation on the surface thereof and inside which the working fluid changes phase; riser pipes through which the water/steam mix exiting the pipes of the receiver rises towards the boiler; downpipes through which the recirculation water descends from the boiler to the receiver; and a support pump in order to increase the incident power in the receiver and start up the plant when necessary.

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Номер записи: 18
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Tensioned mounting of solar panels

Номер: US20120090176A1
Автор: Louis Basel, Paul Adriani, Robert Stancel, Steven Marsh
Принадлежит: Louis Basel, Paul Adriani, Robert Stancel, Steven Marsh

Methods and devices are provided for solar panel installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic panel system for use with a support grid is provided. The system comprises of a photovoltaic panel with at least one layer comprised of a glass layer; a tensioning mechanism configured to laterally tension the glass layer in at least a first axis in a plane of the glass layer when the panel is mounted to the support grid. In one embodiment, the glass layer comprises of an un-tempered glass material. In another embodiment, the glass layer comprises of a tempered glass material. Optionally, other substantially transparent material may be used with or in place of the glass.

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Номер записи: 19
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Solar tracking and concentration device

Номер: US20120097214A1
Автор: Yarn-Chen Chen, Yi-Chieh Chang
Принадлежит: Sunplus mMedia Inc

A solar tracking and concentration device, including at least one reflecting unit, a receiving unit, a controlling device, and a sensing device, is provided. The reflecting unit having a reflecting surface reflects and concentrates sunlight. The receiving unit having a receiving surface is used to receive the sunlight reflected and reflected by the reflecting unit. The receiving unit and the reflecting unit face each other. According to the position and the time of the reflecting unit, the controlling device controls a rotation angle of the reflecting unit. The sensing device on the receiving unit may detect an inclination direction of the reflecting unit and output a first feedback signal to the controlling device to calibrate a direction of the reflecting unit facing the sun.

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Номер записи: 20
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Solar cell panel

Номер: US20120103401A1
Автор: Junji Ooka, Katsuhiko Maeda, Shinichiro Mamase, Takashi Kitamura, Tatsuji Horioka
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

A solar cell panel that is capable of preventing damage to the edge portions of the panel. The solar cell panel is provided with a pair of first protective ribs ( 103 L, 103 L), which are fixed to the back substrate, protrude outward from the edges of a solar cell module ( 2 ) and are disposed in an opposing manner, a pair of support ribs ( 3 S, 3 S), which are fixed to the back substrate and are disposed across the space between the pair of first protective ribs ( 103 L, 103 L) at positions distant from the edges of the back substrate, and a pair of second protective ribs ( 104 P, 104 P), which are disposed across the space between the pair of first protective ribs ( 103 L, 103 L) and protrude outward from the edges of the solar cell module ( 2 ).

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Номер записи: 21
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Robotic heliostat calibration system and method

Номер: US20120123720A1
Автор: Daniel Fukuba, Jos Goble, Salomon Trujillo, Thomas Joseph Currier, Wasiq Bokhari
Принадлежит: Individual

A robotic controller for autonomous calibration and inspection of two or more solar surfaces wherein the robotic controller includes a drive system to position itself near a solar surface such that onboard sensors may be utilized to gather information about the solar surface. An onboard communication unit relays information to a central processing network, this processor combines new information with stored historical data to calibrate a solar surface and/or to determine its instantaneous health.

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Номер записи: 22
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

Номер: US20120125410A1
Автор: Christina C. Manansala, Hans-Christoph Haenlein, John R. West
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

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Номер записи: 23
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Heat exchanger

Номер: US20120125578A1
Автор: Lars Persson
Принадлежит: Danfoss AS

The invention relates to a plate heat exchanger ( 9 ) with a plurality of heat exchanger plates ( 1, 13 ), each comprising at least one section showing indentations ( 2, 3, 14, 15 ), intended to be placed against corresponding indentations ( 2, 3, 14, 15 ) of a heat exchanger plate ( 1, 13 ) of a corresponding design. The heat exchanger ( 9 ) has a first type of indentations ( 2, 14 ) and a second type of indentations ( 3, 15 ), wherein the number of said first type of indentations ( 2, 14 ) and said second type of indentations ( 3, 15 ) are differing.

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Номер записи: 24
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Multi-Position Solar Panel Rack

Номер: US20120125869A1
Автор: Warren Abar
Принадлежит: Individual

The present racking system uses space frame technology to minimize materials while maximizing strength. The rack has multi-position racking capability, using a simple swing arm and pin system to move the solar array into an optimum position for the appropriate time of the year.

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Номер записи: 25
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for the collection and transmission of electromagnetic radiation

Номер: US20120141068A1
Автор: Eldon H. Nyhart, Jr.
Принадлежит: Biosynergetics Inc

A collector for propagating incident radiation is disclosed. The collector may comprise a light directing component coupled to a buffer component, a first propagation component coupled to the buffer component and configured to transmit the incident radiation into a collector region through one of a plurality of windows, and an optical transport assembly coupled to an end of the collector region and having a second propagation component. Each light directing component may be configured to redirect the incident radiation from a first direction to a second direction, and the collector region may include a plurality of regions exhibiting a refractive index value that gradually transitions from about 1.5 to about 2.0. The second propagation component may be further configured to retain the incident radiation.

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Номер записи: 26
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Roof panel systems for building construction

Номер: US20120144763A1
Автор: James Antonic
Принадлежит: Individual

Roof panels and roof panel assemblies, comprising roof panels and ridge beams, assemblies are disclosed for use in building construction. The roof panels and ridge beams comprise components formed of composite materials, and certain aspects of the invention include designs that provide for the absorption of solar heat and the promotion of hot air flow within the roof to heat the interior building or generate electricity, among other attributes.

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Номер записи: 27
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Multi-Dimensional Micro Driver

Номер: US20120152042A1
Автор: Cheng-Der Chiang, Pin-Chun Tsai, Sheng-Chih Shen, Ta-Ching Li, Yu-Shun Cheng
Принадлежит: National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology NCSIST

A micro driver includes a translational unit, an actuating unit and a rotational unit. The translational unit includes translational elements movable relative to one another. The actuating unit includes two opposite actuators connected to each of the translational elements. The actuators are operable to move the translational elements relative to one another. The rotational unit includes a frame and semi-spheres each located in an aperture defined in the frame and in contact with the uppermost one of the translational elements so that the uppermost translational element rotates the semi-spheres on the frame when the actuators causes the translational elements to move relative to one another.

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Номер записи: 28
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Solar thermoelectric conversion

Номер: US20120180840A1
Автор: Gang Chen, Mildred Dresselhaus, Xiaoyuan Chen, Zhifeng Ren
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Systems and methods utilizing solar-electrical generators are discussed. Solar-electrical generators are disclosed having a radiation-capture structure and one or more thermoelectric converters. Heat produced in a capture structure via impingement of solar radiation can maintain a portion of a thermoelectric converter at a high temperature, while the use of a low temperature at another portion allows electricity generation. Thus, unlike photovoltaic cells which are generally primarily concerned with optical radiation management, solar thermoelectrics converters are generally concerned with a variety of mechanisms for heat management. Generators can include any number of features including selective radiation surfaces, low emissivity surfaces, flat panel configurations, evacuated environments, and other concepts that can act to provide thermal concentration. Designs utilizing one or more optical concentrators are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 29
26-07-2012 дата публикации

solar collector

Номер: US20120186577A1
Автор: Patrick Robert Davis, Paul Thomas Mcentee, Richard Pelan
Принадлежит: Individual

A solar collector of the direct flow type comprises a solar absorbing tube 3 containing elongate tube 11, and a working fluid. The elongate tube 11 contains a concentrically positioned inner pipe 12 thereby forming two concentric internal flow passage ways 13, 14 for the flow of a fluid to be heated. The elongate tube 11 extends out of one end of the solar absorbing tube 3 and into an end fitting 15 wherein an annular outer passageway 13 of the elongate tube 11 communicates with a cold fluid inlet conduit 16 within the end fitting 15 and the inner passageway 14 of the elongate tube 11 communicates with a hot water outlet conduit 17 within the end fitting 15. A central dividing wall 19 divides the fitting 18 into the cold fluid inlet conduit 16 and the hot fluid outlet conduit 17. The dividing wall 19 is a separate insert component which is mounted in the passageway. Fluid can flow between the tubular passages 18 of adjacent solar tubes 3. The open ends of the passages 18 comprise recesses to provide a circumferential seat 20 for an o-ring 21 or similar sealing means to provide a fluid-tight seal when adjacent end fittings 15 are mounted together.

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Номер записи: 30
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Solar energy collection system

Номер: US20120186626A1
Автор: Naim Moumen, Robert L. Sandstrom, Supratik Guha, Theodore G. Van Kessel, Yves C. Martin
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A solar energy collection system includes a reference member, a support member rotatably mounted relative to the reference member, and a drive system operatively coupled between the reference member and the support member. The drive system includes a linear actuator having a fixed portion operatively connected to the reference member and a strut portion that is selectivity extendable relative to the fixed portion. The strut portion includes an end section. A first connector member is operatively connected between the reference member and the end section of the strut portion, and a second connector member is operatively connected between the support member and the end section of the strut portion. Selective extension and retraction of the strut portion relative to the fixed portion selectively shifts the support member along a desired path.

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Номер записи: 31
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Adjustable mounting bracket for a photovoltaic panel frame system

Номер: US20120187267A1
Автор: Daniel Lee Hughes, John Hudson
Принадлежит: JAC Rack Inc

A bracket assembly for use with a photovoltaic panel frame system. The bracket assembly has an L-shaped member and a base member. A foot portion of the L-shaped member has a lower surface with an arcuate configuration and a plurality of teeth. The base member has an upper surface with an arcuate configuration similar or identical to that of the lower surface of the L-shaped member. The base member further includes a slot for enabling a shaft portion of a threaded fastening member to extend through, while the L-shaped member includes a hole for allowing the shaft portion of the threaded fastening member to pass there through. The teeth allow the L-shaped member and the base member to be quickly secured together so as to provide a desired degree of inclination of the L-shaped member relative to the base member. The slot enables a degree of adjustability between the L-shaped member and the base member so that the bracket assembly can be configured to provide various degrees of inclination to a PV panel being secured by the bracket assembly.

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Номер записи: 32
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Sunlight collection system, and method for adjusting reflecting mirror of sunlight collection system

Номер: US20120194930A1
Автор: Keiji Mizuta, Manabu Maeda, Masashi Tagawa, Takeshi Okubo, Yuichi Otani
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

The sunlight collection system is provided with a reflecting mirror which is placed on the surface of the ground to reflect sunlight, a light receiving means which is disposed above the surface of the ground and has an incident portion into which the sunlight reflected by the reflecting mirror is made incident, light amount sensors which are mounted at least at two locations facing each other at an outer edge of the incident portion of the light receiving means, a turning mechanism which allows the reflecting mirror to turn around at least one axis, and a direction control unit which obtains light amounts detected respectively by the light amount sensors that face each other, while allowing the reflecting mirror to turn by driving the turning mechanism, thereby adjusting an angle of the reflecting mirror on the basis of the light amounts.

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Номер записи: 33
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Solar panel mounting structure

Номер: US20120198779A1
Автор: Takashi TACHINO
Принадлежит: Eijyu Sangyo Co Ltd

Provided is a solar panel mounting structure excellent in cleaning workability and maintenance easiness after construction. A solar panel mounting structure 10 includes: a fixation member 12 as an angle member, which has an L-shape in cross section, and is firmly fixed onto a roofing 11 composed of a metal plate as a magnetic material; solar panels 14 , each of which is rotatably held on the fixation member 12 while interposing an insertion/extraction hinge 13 mounted on an upper edge of an erected portion 12 a of the fixation member 12 ; and a magnetic engaging device 15 provided between the solar panel 14 and the roofing 11 in order to detachably fix the solar panel 14 to the roofing 11 . The fixation member 12 is firmly fixed to the roofing 11 while interposing a double-sided adhesive tape 16 and an adhesive agent 17 therebetween. The magnetic engaging device 15 includes: a cup-like casing 19 mounted to a lower surface of the solar panel 14 by a screw 18 ; and a ferrite magnet 20 firmly fixed into the casing 19.

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Номер записи: 34
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Robotic solar panel string assembly process

Номер: US20120199266A1
Автор: David S. Potter, Jeffrey Paul Munoz, Nathan Dion Fleischer
Принадлежит: Chevron USA Inc

The present invention is directed to a process for manufacture of a solar panel string assembly for a solar canopy including: horizontally aligning two solar panel support channels substantially parallel to one another; applying an adhesive with a robotic tool to an upper portion of the solar panel support channels, the robotic tool comprising a fixed track aligned parallel with the two solar panel support channels, a robotic arm assembly movably supported by the track, a positioning member for adjusting the position of the robotic arm assembly along the track, and wherein the robotic arm comprises an adhesive applicator and a vacuum lift component; and lifting with the vacuum lift component of the robot arm assembly of the robotic tool and aligning a solar panel on top of the two solar panel support channels near opposing edges of the solar panel.

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Номер записи: 35
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Sandwich wedge clamp for fastening a solar panel

Номер: US20120201601A1
Автор: Nathan Rizzo
Принадлежит: Solar Liberty Energy Systems Inc

The present invention includes a solar panel mount. The solar panel mount comprises a mounting surface such as a base or a rail. The rail has a generally elongated clamp plate attached to the rail proximal to a first end and having a clamp pad proximal to a second end. There is a wedge plate pivotally connected to the rail proximal to a first end of the wedge plate. The wedge plate is attached between the rail and the generally elongated clamp plate. The wedge plate is pivotal from a disengaged position to a clamping position. The clamping position is the position of the wedge where the wedge head is between the clamp plate and the rail. In another embodiment, the mount is configured to support a solar panel having a flange that is clamped between the clamp pad and the rail.

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Номер записи: 36
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Solar collector

Номер: US20120204861A1
Автор: Julien Sellier, Rene Gy
Принадлежит: Saint Gobain Glass France SAS

A solar collector, includes a glass sheet provided with a fired metal frit; a metal frame or another glass sheet provided with a fired metal frit and a metal frame; a brazed seal between the metal frit or frits and the metal frame; an absorber and pipes in which a heat-transfer fluid circulates, the pipes being in contact with the absorber, and the absorber and the pipes being placed between the glass sheet and the metal frame or between the two glass sheets. The invention provides a solar collector which is compact and simple and improves solar radiation transmission.

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Номер записи: 37
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Solar Power Generation Apparatus Capable of Tracking Sunlight

Номер: US20120216851A1
Автор: Yun-Kyu Jang
Принадлежит: SUNEDISON LLC

The present invention relates to a solar power generation apparatus, which comprises: torque tubes which are arranged to form a plurality of columns; a plurality of solar panels which are installed along each torque tube; posts which rotatably support each torque tube; lever arms which are coupled with each torque tube; a linkage which is disposed on the lower side of the torque tubes and is connected to each lever arm; an actuator which reciprocates the linkage in the longitudinal direction of the linkage, thereby rotating the torque tubes around an axis based on the longitudinal direction of the torque tubes; and a bed frame which is installed between some of the plurality of posts, wherein the actuator is supported thereon.

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Номер записи: 38
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Mobile power system

Номер: US20120218687A1
Автор: Eldon Prax, Stan Waldrop
Принадлежит: Sundial Power Pods LLC

A mobile power system comprises a plurality of energy sources, wherein at least one energy source is a solar powered generating device and at least one energy source is a wind powered generating device; a plurality of electronic and telecommunications components configured to receive the power generated by the plurality of energy sources and/or convert the power generated to direct current power; a plurality of batteries configured to store the direct current power; and at least one transportable housing configured to hold the plurality of energy sources, the plurality of electronic and telecommunications, and the plurality of batteries during transport of the housing, and wherein the housing is configured to remotely operate the at least one solar powered energy device and the at least one wind powered generating device when the mobile power system is in operation.

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Номер записи: 39
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Solar panel mounting system

Номер: US20120223032A1
Автор: Elie Rothschild, George H.F. Schnakenberg, Iii, John Humphrey
Принадлежит: Individual

A solar panel mounting system has a plurality of mounting bases which have upper and lower mounting surfaces. In the minimum configuration, four mounting bases are used. A solar panel module is connected to the top portion of two bases and to the bottom portion so that the solar panel module is mounted at a selected angle. Each of the bases has attachment points which hold insert nuts and allows mounting brackets to be secured along the mounting surfaces. The mounting brackets allow the solar panel modules to be clamped utilizing their frames without additional hardware and to be attached from the top without access to the bottom of the panels. The brackets can be industry standard or specific to the system. The bases stack and nest for easy transport. The mounting bases may be secured to a selected surface using ballasts, mechanical attachments or a combination thereof.

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Номер записи: 40
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Mechanical photovoltaic module cartridge and method of construction

Номер: US20120233940A1
Автор: Adam Dumm, John Perkins, Michael Monaco, William Piekarski
Принадлежит: First Solar Inc

A photovoltaic panel cartridge for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic panels and method of its construction are described. The photovoltaic panel cartridge is formed from a unitary frame with internal beams and struts for stability. The photovoltaic panels are inserted into channels within the frame, struts, and/or the internal beams in order to be mounted to the photovoltaic panel cartridge and secured to mounting regions on a different one of the frame, struts, and/or internal beams. The photovoltaic panel cartridge is configured to be stacked upon similarly configured photovoltaic panel cartridges for ease in transport and to reduce damage to the photovoltaic panels during transport. The photovoltaic panel cartridge may be slidably mounted to rails of a support structure.

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Номер записи: 41
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Unitized photovoltaic assembly

Номер: US20120234377A1
Автор: Richard William Erickson
Принадлежит: Individual

A unitized photovoltaic assembly is disclosed. The unitized photovoltaic assembly consists of a unitary frame designed to retain a plurality of photovoltaic modules. The unitary frame is formed by orienting a plurality of rails in the lateral direction above and mounted too a plurality of struts oriented in the vertical direction. Once the unitary frame is formed, photovoltaic modules slide into slots running the length of the rails and are thus retained in the unitary frame. Also added to the unitary frame are a series of power conversion elements, retaining brackets, mounting brackets, and cleaning elements. The completed unitized photovoltaic assembly can be fabricated off-site, transported as a single unit and installed to a roof or other surface with the use of a specialized lifting frame, also disclosed. Additional unitized photovoltaic assemblies can be mechanically and electrically interconnected to form a complete photovoltaic system.

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Номер записи: 42
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Pivot-Fit Connection Apparatus and System for Photovoltaic Arrays

Номер: US20120234378A1
Автор: Brian Atchley, Emil Johansen, John Raymond West, Tyrus Hawkes Hudson
Принадлежит: Brian Atchley, Emil Johansen, John Raymond West, Tyrus Hawkes Hudson

An apparatus and system for quickly and easily assembling PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In some embodiments, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is angled into the frame with respect to the planar surface of the modules. Various components may engage within the angled groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array using what may be referred to as a pivot-fit connection between the components and angled groove. Other embodiments may operate with PV modules having frames without angled grooves as by use of wraparound brackets.

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Номер записи: 43
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Counterbalanced dual axis solar tracking system

Номер: US20120235017A1
Автор: Glendon R. Good, Mark Scanlon
Принадлежит: Sedona Energy Labs LC

A high efficiency, environmentally friendly system comprising a plurality of photovoltaic solar collecting panels (PV panels) is disclosed. The system comprises an outer frame to which a plurality of inner frames are mounted to which the plurality of PV panels are attached. To minimize shadowing by the outer frame upon one or more PV panels, at least one PV panel may extend beyond an endpoint of the main frame. The system also comprises an outer frame rotation actuator that rotates the outer frame and an inner frame rotation actuator that rotates the inner frames and the plurality of PV panels. The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein help to improve the quality of the environment by conserving a variety of energy resources (e.g., fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, etc.) The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as solar tracking array frames do not produce carbon dioxide byproducts.

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Номер записи: 44
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Solar tracker for rotary high-concentration photovoltaic solar modules for roofs and solar farms

Номер: US20120260968A1
Автор: David Silva Rodriguez, Fernando Celaya Prieto, Iñigo Julian Viani Desplats-Redier, Juan Enrile Medina
Принадлежит: Abengoa Solar New Technologies SA

It comprises a frame with an upper structure ( 4 ) supporting photovoltaic modules ( 12 ) and further comprises a solar tracking mechanism which produces the frame's rotation with an azimuthal axis and a horizontal axis. The frame comprises a base ( 3 ) with assembled profiles, integrated with the ground. The upper structure ( 4 ) comprises lateral profiles ( 5 ) in a Z-shape, placed one on each side; an upper central profile ( 7 ) and a lower central profile ( 8 ) connected with connecting rods ( 15 ) and placed longitudinally among said lateral profiles ( 5 ), and transversal crossbeams ( 9 ) in the lower part of the lateral profiles ( 5 ) and the central profile ( 6 ). An actuator ( 11 ) located on the central part of the central profiles ( 7, 8 ) causes a relative movement of the central profiles ( 7, 8 ) and this way the horizontal rotation of the modules ( 12 ) is generated.

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Номер записи: 45
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Solar battery module

Номер: US20120260976A1
Автор: Issei Suzuki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A solar battery module comprises a solar battery panel that includes a transparent substrate and is constituted by laying out solar battery cells, a reinforcement frame placed on a back surface of the solar battery panel, and a buffer material arranged between the solar battery panel and the reinforcement frame. A second main surface of the buffer material opposing to the reinforcement frame is a flat surface and a notch is provided at a central part of a side of each of ends in a longitudinal direction of the reinforcement frame on a first main surface side, which opposes to the solar battery panel.

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Номер записи: 46
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Solar power generation apparatus

Номер: US20120266941A1
Автор: Syu-u OZEKI, Yuji HAMACHI
Принадлежит: EIKOU CO Ltd

A solar power generation apparatus includes a solar cell panel body formed in a tube shape, and a reflection plate installed such that reflected light is incident to the solar cell panel body, wherein the solar cell panel body can be rotated around a shaft center of the tube shape.

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Номер записи: 47
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Solar window apparatus and method

Номер: US20120279147A1
Автор: Narinder Singh Kapany
Принадлежит: SolarPath Inc

A window includes first and second panes and a frame coupled to the first and second panes to form an air gap there between. The window further includes an electrical generator disposed in the air gap configured to convert electromagnetic radiation to electricity. The window further includes a venting system configured to vent heat from the air gap away from the first pane or the second pane. The window further includes first and second reflective coatings respectively disposed on first surfaces of the panes. The first surfaces face the air gap, and the reflective coatings are configured to reflect infrared radiation into the air gap. The window further includes first and second antireflective coatings respectively disposed on second surfaces of the panes. The second surfaces face away from the air gap, and the antireflective coatings are configured to transmit visible light and infrared radiation into the air gap.

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Номер записи: 48
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Tracking Device

Номер: US20120279489A1
Автор: Harald Vogt
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A tracking device is disclosed for a unit, in particular a solar collector, to be directed toward a moving object. The tracking device has a bracket, which carries the unit and which is accommodated on a shaft that can be rotated about an azimuth axis by means of a hydraulic azimuth drive. Furthermore, the tracking device has a hydraulically adjustable tilting device for tilting the bracket, wherein a support of the shaft and the azimuth drive are arranged on or in a housing. At least one section of the shaft having the support thereof, the azimuth drive, and a pressure medium tank having pressure medium for supplying the azimuth drive and the tilting device are arranged in a common cavity of the housing.

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Номер записи: 49
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

Номер: US20120279558A1
Автор: Hans-Christoph Haenlein, John R. West
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

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Номер записи: 50
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Film mirror, method for producing same, and sunlight reflecting mirror

Номер: US20120287499A1
Автор: Hitoshi Adachi
Принадлежит: Konica Minolta Advanced Layers Inc

A film mirror has high bruise resistance and weather resistance and can be produced with high productivity, and a sunlight reflecting mirror is provided using the film mirror. The film mirror has a resin substrate, a silver reflective layer provided on the substrate, and an outermost layer that is made of a material having a metalloxane skeleton and that is provided on the outermost side on the side closer to a light source than the silver reflective layer. The outermost layer, which is made of the material having a metalloxane skeleton, has a contact angle with water of 80° or above and below 170° and has a coefficient of dynamic friction of 0.10 to 0.35 inclusive.

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Номер записи: 51
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Solar energy-powered heating and cooling system for buildings

Номер: US20120291768A1
Автор: Liming Fu
Принадлежит: Individual

A solar energy-powered heating and cooling system for buildings, including solar energy tiles attached to a roof or an outside surface of walls of a building, an energy collector used to concentrate energy collected by the solar energy tiles, an energy converter activating solar energy into another form of energy, supply pipes hidden inside cavity floor and/or hollow walls and containing a flow medium, and an intelligent control unit. The solar energy collected by the solar energy tiles is brought to the energy collector and then converted via the energy converter. The energy is instilled into the flow medium that is subsequently transferred to the cavity floor and/or hollow walls via the supply pipes so as to either heat up or cool down the building. The process is controlled by the intelligent control unit.

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Номер записи: 52
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Multi-panel solar panel deployment device

Номер: US20120291847A1
Автор: David F. Rowe, Jr., James D. MacNulty, John Gunn
Принадлежит: Individual

A mobile power unit includes a mobile trailer and a plurality of support posts coupled to the mobile trailer, each support post having an axis. The mobile power unit further includes a plurality of solar panels, at least one of the plurality of solar panels being pivotally coupled to one of the plurality of support posts such that the at least one of the plurality of solar panels can be rotated about the axis of the support post to which it is attached.

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Номер записи: 53
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for making stationary parabolic solar collector

Номер: US20120297622A1
Автор: Tarik Ozkul
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention is about a method and apparatus for fabricating large scale stationery parabolic solar collector. The method involves use of a robot like apparatus for determining locations and height of support piles to be staked to the ground such that the tips of the piles define contour and shape of a parabolic collector. The reflective panels installed on the support piles form a parabolic shaped mirror which reflects the sun's rays to a well defined focal point. The method of construction is scalable and can be used for fabricating small size parabolic collectors as well as large scale ones. The construction apparatus and method of operation are also used for periodic cleaning of solar collector in a practical and fast manner.

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Номер записи: 54
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Corner structure for walls of panels in solar boilers

Номер: US20120298098A1
Автор: Andrew Plotkin, Russell Ricci
Принадлежит: Babcock Power Services Inc

A boiler for a solar receiver includes a first wall of substantially coplanar side by side boiler panels. A plurality of contiguous panels of the first wall each have an inlet header thereof at a common first wall header elevation. A second wall includes substantially coplanar side by side boiler panels. A plurality of contiguous panels of the second wall each have an inlet header thereof at a common second wall header elevation. The second wall is adjacent to and angled with respect to the first wall so that one end panel of the first wall is adjacent to one end panel of the second wall to form a boiler wall corner. The inlet headers of the two end panels of the boiler wall corner are at different elevations relative to one another.

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Номер записи: 55
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

Номер: US20120298188A1
Автор: Hans-Cristoph Haenlein, John R. West
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

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Номер записи: 56
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Roof clamp

Номер: US20120304556A1
Автор: Dorian J. Kilgore, Elio G. Evangelista, Walter B. Pipp, William Teller
Принадлежит: A Raymond SARL

Roof clamps and methods of securing roof clamps are provided. The roof clamps include a saddle, a wedge, and a securing member. The securing member facilitates engaging a seam of a roof with the clamp and removably fixing the roof clamp to the seam through the camming action of the wedge against a region of the saddle. The securing member also serves as the connection point for an auxiliary item, such as a solar panel or a snow guard. The placement of the securing member allows the roof clamp to be secured from, and the auxiliary item to be attached at, a top surface of the saddle.

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Номер записи: 57
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Lens systems for solar energy solutions

Номер: US20120305076A1
Автор: Tyler Sims
Принадлежит: Individual

An integrated solar lens and lens system that may be active, a hybrid, or a self-powered system. A solar lens is fabricated and configured to concentrate received solar energy onto a solar sensor material, whereby a medium is provided between the lens and the solar sensor material, such as a fluid and a fluid including micro or nano components including transparent microemulsion balls, and ionized particles. Such balls and particles improve the transducing of the solar energy to heat, and which heated fluid can be circulated throughout a system.

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Номер записи: 58
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Concentrated photovoltaic and thermal system

Номер: US20120305077A1
Автор: Mihai Grumazescu, Ra'ed Arab, Yousef Awad
Принадлежит: Quadra Solar Corp

A concentrated photovoltaic and thermal system is disclosed. The system compromises a photovoltaic receiver assembly that produces highly concentrated solar energy, resulting in efficient energy conversion that requires fewer photovoltaic receivers than an arrangement that lacks such high concentration levels. The receiver assembly comprises a primary optical element that concentrates the source light onto an electromagnetic energy receiver, a secondary optical element to aid in further concentration of the light source, a thermal energy converter and a heat dissipation unit. The photovoltaic receiver assembly is preferably mounted on a tracking system to maximize sun exposure.

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Номер записи: 59
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Camming clamp for roof seam

Номер: US20120312945A1
Автор: Greg McPHEETERS
Принадлежит: Mainstream Energy Corp

A clamp described herein can secure a solar cell array to a seam of a standing seam metal roof. The clamp has a cam that is rotated by the tightening of a bolt to cause the cam to engage the seam. The clamp also has a receiver for receiving the seam and the rotated cam. By installing the clamp on the seam, the solar cell array can be secured to the standing seam metal roof without drilling into the roof. Because no screws are required to be drilled into the rooftop, the damage to the rooftop is substantially reduced. Also, by reversing the process described above, the clamp can be uninstalled in a similar fashion.

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Номер записи: 60
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Reflector, receiver arrangement, and sensor for thermal solar collectors

Номер: US20120312959A1
Автор: Guenther Kunz, Pierre Lorenz
Принадлежит: Guenther Kunz, Lorenz Pièrre

The invention relates to a reflector for uniaxially concentrating thermal solar collectors, comprising an elastic panel and a means that introduces the oppositely directed bending moments from two opposite sides into the panel. The invention further relates to a receiver for highly concentrating thermal solar collectors, the receiver being arranged inside a protective casing, wherein the protective casing is radiopaque and has an opening that is sealed air-tight, through which opening the radiation can penetrate into the interior of the protective casing. One aspect of the invention relates to a sensor for uniaxially and biaxially concentrating thermal solar collectors, the sensor having a hollow body, in which a photoelectric cell is arranged and which has an opening, in which a transparent scattering element is arranged, wherein the outside of the hollow body is reflective to radiation.

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Номер записи: 61
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Use of a glass composition for making a solar collector with a glass-metal joint

Номер: US20120324952A1
Автор: Lorenzo Paolo Dante Fiorentini, Marco Soldani, Oliver Bellina
Принадлежит: Gerresheimer Pisa Spa

A glass composition for a tubular glass body used to form a glass-metal joint in a tubular solar collector. Includes a borosilicate glass having a dilatometric chart with a hard segment and a soft- segment hysteresis. The soft segment glass transition temperature is less than the hard-segment glass transition temperature for a temperature difference ΔT higher than 20° C. The composition comprises: 5% to 8% Na 2 O, O, 1% to 3% K 2 0, O, 1% to 1.5% CaO, 5% to 7.5% Al 2 0 3 , 70% to 75% Si0 2 , 11.6% to 13.7% B 2 0 3 , Owing and owing to the choice of the B 2 0 3 in the range indicated, in combination with the other components, there is a glass transition temperature lower than other borosilicate glasses. The remarkable difference between the soft and hard segments glass transition temperatures make it possible to obtain a tubular glass body particularly suitable for a solar collector.

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Номер записи: 62
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Solar Reflector Assembly

Номер: US20120327526A1
Автор: Alan Reich, Gianfranco Gabbianelli
Принадлежит: Magna International Inc

A gore assembly is provided which is made from at least two metal panels. The metal panels comprise downturned flanges along opposing radial edges. The flanges point away from an A-surface of the gore assembly and face a B-surface. The panels are fastened to each other along the flanges on the radial edges. In addition, the gore assembly includes further metal reinforcement members fastened to the B-surface of the gore assembly to provide additional structural support to the gore assembly. Moreover, local attachment brackets can be fastened to the panel reinforcement members for further structural support and for mounting the gore assembly to a chassis.

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Номер записи: 63
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Membrane roofing

Номер: US20130008113A1
Автор: David P. Kraus, Jr., Derrick Slowikowski, Ernesto S. Tachauer, Howard A. Kingsford, Michael D. Murry, Peter C. Garrigus, William H. Shepard
Принадлежит: Velcro Industries BV

A foam roofing underlayment is provided with a reinforcement membrane having an array of fastener elements for engaging fastener elements on a flexible roof membrane. The underlayment is formed by molding foam between the reinforcement membrane and a carrier membrane. The underlayment in secured to the roof using washers having fastener elements for engaging the fastener elements of the flexible roof membrane. An anti-peel flap with fastener elements is provided around the periphery of the washers. A slip sheet is used between the underlayment and the flexible roof membrane to permit accurate positioning of the flexible roof membrane prior to engagement of the fastener elements. The interstices between the fastener elements provide lateral moisture paths to vents in the flexible roof membrane.

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Номер записи: 64
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Tubular solar receivers and systems using the same

Номер: US20130008163A1
Автор: Oren Michael Godot
Принадлежит: Heliofocus Ltd

A solar receiver including at least more than one tubular array, each tubular array including a tube operative to be heated by solar radiation impinging thereon, an inlet for allowing a working fluid to flow into the tube so as to be heated therein, and an outlet for allowing the heated working fluid to flow out of the tube, each tubular array being in fluid communication with a thermal energy consumption system so as to provide the working fluid to the thermal energy consumption system.

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Номер записи: 65
17-01-2013 дата публикации

System for Mounting Objects to Polymeric Membranes

Номер: US20130014892A1
Автор: Joel A. Stanley
Принадлежит: Stanley Joel A

A mounting system and method to elastically attach an object to a support structure with an elastic membrane. The elastic membrane allows the objected attached thereto to elastically extend in a direction away from the support structure as force is exerted on the object. The elastic membrane includes two surface areas, the first surface area extending peripherally along a perimeter a bottom surface of the elastic membrane and a remaining second surface area. The first surface area being thermally bonded to the support structure, while the second surface area remaining separable from the support structure.

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Номер записи: 66
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Solar concentrator assembly and methods of using same

Номер: US20130019916A1
Автор: Amy Qian, Brad Simpson, Catlin Powers, Orian Z. Welling, Rajeev Ram, Reja Amatya, Scot G. Frank
Принадлежит: ONE EARTH DESIGNS

A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle.

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Номер записи: 67
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Solar Cooking Apparatus

Номер: US20130022727A1
Автор: Patrick Sherwin
Принадлежит: Patrick Sherwin

The present invention relates to a solar cooking apparatus, comprising: a first solar reflector; a second solar reflector; a solar collection element; and a solar collection element holder, wherein the first solar reflector and the second solar reflector are concave, and opposably arranged and aligned with a solar collection element axis, each reflector having a range of motion on a plane perpendicular to the solar collection element axis, and focusing, radiation at the solar collection element, which rapidly heats when the first and/or second solar reflectors are in an opened position, the first and second solar reflectors protectably encase the solar collector when in a closed position. The solar cooking apparatus is adjustable and, in some embodiments, portable.

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Номер записи: 68
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Vacuum tube solar collector with overheating protectionby means of a rotating reflector

Номер: US20130025587A1
Автор: Adolfo Luis Lopez Ferrero
Принадлежит: Individual

The aim is to add a device to vacuum-tube solar collectors so as to prevent overheating thereof. FIG. 1 shows an illustration summarizing the invention applied, in this case, to a vacuum-tube collector of the type consisting of a single glass tube ( 1 ) with heat pipe ( 2 ) centred inside the glass tube ( 1 ) and making contact with heat-absorbing fins ( 6 ). The invention is characterized in that the part of the inner wall of the glass tube ( 1 ) which is hidden from the sun incorporates a curved reflector ( 3 ) with a small thickness along the entire length of the glass tube ( 1 ), which reflector is secured by means of various rings ( 4 ) and is able to rotate while being operated by means of a nitinol or bi-metal torsion spring ( 5 ) which is screwed in and makes good thermal contact with the evaporator tube of the heat pipe ( 2 ) so that, when the temperature of the evaporator tube of the heat pipe ( 2 ) increases beyond a certain value, it causes the nitinol spring to change form, rotate and cause rotation of the reflector ( 3 ), protecting the heat-absorbing fins ( 6 ) from the solar radiation and preventing overheating of the collector and the solar installation. Rotation is reversed when the temperature of the evaporator tube ( 2 ) drops, the collector remaining in the normal heat supply condition. This invention is applicable, with certain modifications, to any type of vacuum-tube solar collector according to the accompanying description. Thus not only is overheating prevented in solar installations, but also the collectors are made more efficient due to the reflection of the radiation heat losses of the fins back towards themselves by means of the reflector.

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Номер записи: 69
07-02-2013 дата публикации

Attachment structures for building integrable photovoltaic modules

Номер: US20130032198A1
Автор: Adam C. Sherman, Anil Vijayendran, Joseph Laia
Принадлежит: MIASOLE

Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules having specially configured attachment structures for securing these modules to building structures and other BIP modules. In certain embodiments, a BIP module includes a base sheet supporting photovoltaic cells and having a rigid polymer portion and a flexible polymer portion. The flexible portion is designed to be penetrated with mechanical fasteners during installation. The flexible portion may include fastening pointers and/or through holes for identifying specific penetration locations. The rigid portion provides necessary structural rigidity and support to the module and more specifically to the photovoltaic cells. In certain other embodiments, a BIP module includes an adhesive bumper strip disposed along one edge of the module and configured for secure this module with respect to another module. During installation, the strip is positioned between a back sealing sheet of one module and a front sealing sheet of another module.

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Номер записи: 70
07-02-2013 дата публикации

Flat-roof mounting system for photovoltaic modules

Номер: US20130032208A1
Автор: Fabian Johner, Leo Walz
Принадлежит: Creotecc GmbH

A mounting system for positioning at least one photovoltaic module of a PV-module unit on a planar flat roof in an inclined position defining an angle with the flat roof, comprising: a frame, wherein the frame defines a PV-module unit mounting side, a back side, two lateral sides, and a bottom side, which commonly define a prism, the base area of which corresponds to one of the lateral sides, the cover area of which corresponds to the other one of the lateral sides, and a jacket area of which corresponds to the mounting side, the back side and the bottom side. The mounting and back sides intersect along an imaginary line which defines a ridge arranged oppositely to the bottom side. A wind deflector may be attached to the back side such that an open ridge gap is formed and connects an interior of the prism to the environment.

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Номер записи: 71
07-02-2013 дата публикации

Reflector having high resistance against weather and corrosion effects and method for producing same

Номер: US20130033773A1
Автор: Frank Templin, Harald KÜSTER, René PÜSCHL
Принадлежит: Alanod GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a reflector ( 1 ) for electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range of 100 nm to 1 mm, having high resistance against weather and corrosion effects, comprising a metal reflector body ( 2 ) having a reflecting surface ( 3 ), or a reflector body ( 2 ) on which a reflective layer ( 9 ) is deposited, and a transparent cover layer ( 4 ) made of polysiloxane formed in a sol-gel process. In order to maintain the known advantages of sol-gel protective coatings and achieve a technologically more advantageous production method, according to the invention, the cover layer ( 4 ) is made of a cross-linked polycondensate product of at least one silicic acid ester and at least one cyclic siloxane oligomer comprising, alkyl, vinyl, and/or aryl groups.

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Номер записи: 72
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Solar heat collecting system

Номер: US20130037018A1
Автор: Qi Yu, Zhongliang Yu
Принадлежит: SUZHOU SAIPA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY Co Ltd

A solar heat collecting system includes a collecting mirror, a receiver, an electrical control unit for controlling the collecting mirror to track the sun, a projection mirror disposed coaxially and integrally with the collecting mirror and the focus of which is coincident with that of the collecting mirror, a through hole disposed at the collecting mirror and the size of which is larger than that of the light spot of the projection mirror and far smaller than the through hole of the collecting mirror, and a reflecting mirror disposed at the side of the collecting mirror opposite to the projection mirror. The receiver is fixedly disposed at the extending direction of the primary optical axis line of the reflecting mirror. A first motor, disposed at the primary optical axis line for driving the whole mirror assembly, is connected to the electrical control unit and runs under control thereof.

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Номер записи: 73
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Solar energy generator

Номер: US20130042903A1
Автор: Shun Wu Henry Ng
Принадлежит: Individual

An auto-tracking sun solar energy power generator. The power generator includes an eight-diagram-shaped photovoltaic power generator of 8.8 multiples, an eight-diagram-shaped thermal energy generator of 30-50 multiples, a Striling external-combustion photothermal power generator of an eight-diagram-shaped thermal energy generator and a wind-light mutual complementing power generator with the power more than 20 kW. The first three devices are eight-diagram-shaped and of multiple sun structure. The fourth device is a wind-light mutual complementing planar silicon batteries power generator. The first three devices comprise a named multiple suns machine and a named tracking sun machine. The multiple suns machine comprises a metal bracket and planar glass. The tracking sun machine comprises a mechanical drive assembly for tracking sun and a counter-weight.

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Номер записи: 74
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Photovoltaic power generation apparatus comprising a cylindrical light-collecting device

Номер: US20130061911A1
Автор: Yu Bin Shin, Yu Hyun Shin
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a photovoltaic power generation apparatus comprising a light-collecting device which collects light to solar cell modules regardless of the migration path of the sun. Photovoltaic power generation involves enabling solar energy to be absorbed into solar cell modules and generating electricity from the solar energy. The photovoltaic power generation apparatus of the present invention comprises: said light-collecting device, which eliminates the need for tracking and moving along with the sun; a small number of solar cell modules which track and move along with the sun; and a device for moving the modules, wherein the photovoltaic power generation apparatus of the present invention generates electricity by means of the light-collecting device, the solar cell modules, and the device for moving the modules, thus significantly reducing the cost of installing and operating photovoltaic power generation facilities.

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Номер записи: 75
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Solid particle receiver with porous structure for flow regulation and enhancement of heat transfer

Номер: US20130068217A1
Автор: Abdelrahman EL-LEATHY, Dennis Sadowski, Hany Al-Ansary, Matthew GOLOB, Saeed AL-ZAHRANI, Said ABDEL-KHALIK, Sheldon JETER, Zeyad AL-SUHAIBANI
Принадлежит: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY

There is disclosed a receiver panel. In an embodiment, the panel is configured to receive a curtain of particles in a solar central receiver system. A porous structure of the panel has a top end and a bottom end. The porous structure is disposed between the top end and the bottom end. The porous structure has a size to impede movement of the particles during downward travel from the top end to the bottom end. There is disclosed a solar central receiver system. In an embodiment, the receiver system includes a plurality of receiver panels, a tower supporting the plurality of receiver panels in a configuration to receive solar irradiation, and a hopper forming a slot configured to dispose the particles at a given location on to the porous structure. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 76
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for extracting and processing gases from submerged sources

Номер: US20130074757A1
Автор: Roy Edward McAlister
Принадлежит: McAlister Technologies LLC

Systems and methods for extracting and processing gases from submerged sources are disclosed. A system for removing and processing a gas from a submerged area in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a membrane or other open-bottom structure having a port and being disposed over at least a portion of the submerged area so as to at least partially enclose a volume of the gas. The system can further include a chemical reactor coupled to the open-bottom structure to receive the gas, and positioned to conduct a non-combustion reaction to dissociate a constituent from a donor substance of the gas.

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Номер записи: 77
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Parabolic Trough Solar Reflector With An Independently Supported Collector Tube

Номер: US20130098355A1
Автор: Kevin Jennings
Принадлежит: Individual

A parabolic trough solar collector system has a parabolic reflector used with an independently supported collector tube. The parabolic reflector has a reflective surface formed on a reflective surface support structure, supported by a circular support beam. This assembly rests on a plurality of support and drive rollers supported by a roller support arm, supported by a roller support column. The parabolic reflector assembly rotates against the rollers along a single axis to maintain a focus line of the parabolic reflector surface at the same location as the center of the circle described by the outer edge of the circular support beam. Located at this same focus line is the independently supported collector tube not attached to the parabolic trough reflector. The collector tube is supported on pipe roller hangers, which in turn are supported by a wire catenary system connected to support towers which straddle the parabolic reflector.

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Номер записи: 78
16-05-2013 дата публикации

High efficiency conterbalanced dual axis solar tracking array frame system

Номер: US20130118099A1
Автор: Mark Scanlon
Принадлежит: Sedona Energy Labs LC

A high efficiency, environmentally friendly system comprising a plurality of photovoltaic solar collecting panels (PV panels) is disclosed. The system comprises an outer frame to which a plurality of inner frames are mounted to which the plurality of PV panels are attached. To minimize shadowing by the outer frame upon one or more PV panels, at least one PV panel may extend beyond an endpoint of the main frame. The system also comprises an outer frame rotation actuator that rotates the outer frame and an inner frame rotation actuator that rotates the inner frames and the plurality of PV panels. The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein help to improve the quality of the environment by conserving a variety of energy resources (e.g., fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, etc.) The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as solar tracking array frames do not produce carbon dioxide byproducts.

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Номер записи: 79
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Solar tube panel with dual-exposure heat absorption

Номер: US20130118480A1
Автор: David L. Kraft, David T. Wasluk, Jason M. Marshall, Jusin A. Persinger
Принадлежит: Babcock and Wilcox Power Generation Group Inc

A dual-exposure heat absorption panel is disclosed, which can be used in a solar receiver design. Generally, the heat absorption panel includes a tube panel through which a heat transfer fluid is flowed to absorb solar energy from heliostats that are focused on the tube panel. A structural support frame surrounds the tube panel. A stiffener structure runs across the exposed faces of the tube panel. The headers and other support structures on the periphery are protected by use of a heat shield. Different tube couplings are possible with this structure, as well as different stiffening structures at the headers. The heat shield can be shaped to create an open space, permitting focusing of sunlight on the edge tubes as well. A curtain can be used as an additional heat shield in certain scenarios.

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Номер записи: 80
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Cable support structure

Номер: US20130119206A1
Автор: Alberto Di Gaetano
Принадлежит: Individual

A cable support structure, used in a solar application or other applications, comprising a cable structure which comprises latitudinal cables extending between two sides of an enclosure of a roof, panels or solar modules being arranged in a row on the latitudinal cables forming an array supported by the cable structure, the cable structure in turn being supported by the sides of the enclosure in such a way that weight of the array and force loads on the array are completely or partially distributed on the sides of the enclosure.

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Номер записи: 81
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Solar Panel Attachment System

Номер: US20130133270A1
Автор: David Molina, John R. West, Tyrus Hudson
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A method, system and apparatus are disclosed regarding an attachment system for solar equipment, sometimes referred to as a flashing device allowing quick and easy assembling of the solar equipment into an array or other combination in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, a flashing device may include a flashing plate which may contain one or more raised features to further direct and control the flow of liquid over the flashing plate. The flashing device may also contain a fluid restrictor such as a seal or part of a seal usually held within an aperture of a block having a skyward facing essentially or substantially flat surface. One or more various items of solar equipment may be attached to the essentially flat surface of the block. Also disclosed are adjustable mounting feet which may be installed in connection with other solar equipment.

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Номер записи: 82
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Method of Localizing Objects Temporarily Shadowing a PV System

Номер: US20130148100A1
Автор: Bjoern Magnussen, Rernhard Schropp
Принадлежит: SMA Solar Technology AG

A method of localizing stationary objects causing temporary shadowing of light sensitive components of a PV system is disclosed. The method includes analyzing an electrical signal of the light sensitive components with regard to an occurrence of a shadowing event caused by the stationary object, and determining from a solar altitude associated with the shadowing event a direction of the stationary object causing the shadowing event. The analysis of the electrical signal takes into account a shadow movement of the object as a function of the solar altitude. A distance of the object is determined from this analysis. The results of the method may be used to determine an energy loss associated with the stationary object and may support a decision on removal of the object to improve efficiency of the PV system.

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Номер записи: 83
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Thermal Solar Capacitor System

Номер: US20130167832A1
Автор: Stanley Kim
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a zero-emission renewable heating system utilizing a thermal energy capacitor system using solar power as its source of heat, and more particularly, to a solar thermal capacitor system using an solar concentrators and a molten salt cell with thermal storage capability.

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Номер записи: 84
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Multi-section heat-pipe solar collector

Номер: US20130167834A1
Автор: Dah-Chyi Kuo, Ling Long, Xue-Hai Wang
Принадлежит: Kunshan Jue Chung Electronics Co Ltd

A multi-section heat-pipe solar collector includes a heat-exchanging pipe and at least one heat-collecting module. The heat-collecting module includes a heat pipe and a plurality of heat-collecting plates serially connected on one side of the heat pipe at intervals. One end of the heat pipe is inserted into the heat-exchanging pipe. The heat-collecting plates are arranged on the other end of the heat pipe in multiple sections and have different heat transfer characteristics respectively.

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Номер записи: 85
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Gas Turbine System, Control Device for Gas Turbine System, and Control Method for Gas Turbine System

Номер: US20130174549A1
Автор: Fumio Takahashi, Kazuhito Koyama, Kazuo Takahashi, Naoyuki Nagafuchi, Shigeo Hatamiya, Takaaki Sediai
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

Provided is a gas turbine system capable of dealing with a request for output increase even when high-pressure hot water generated using solar thermal energy cannot be used according to the operating state of the gas turbine system. A gas turbine system which sucks in intake air from an air intake duct by a compressor and drives a gas turbine by combustion gas obtained by burning air and fuel by a combustor, said gas turbine system being provided with pipes for generating high-pressure hot water by providing a solar collecting tube that utilizes solar heat and spraying the high-pressure hot water into the intake air sucked in by the compressor, and pipes for spraying normal temperature water into the intake air sucked in by the compressor.

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Номер записи: 86
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Tensioned sheet-metal based solar panels and structures for supporting the same

Номер: US20130174889A1
Автор: Colin Touhey, Robert Lerner, Todd Dalland
Принадлежит: Pvilion Inc

Tensioned sheet-metal based solar panels and structures for supporting the same are disclosed. The sheet metal based solar panels can include a flexible photovoltaic solar module laminated onto a thin, flexible metal sheet. Such solar panels can be mounted on and tensioned within a support frame that is twisted out of plane with respect to a reference planar datum surface. The resulting surface can be a hyperbolic paraboloid, which can be aesthetically pleasing while improving structural stability and maximizing angular exposure to the sun.

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Номер записи: 87
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Photovoltaic module

Номер: US20130174908A1
Автор: Hoikwan LEE, JaeYoung Choi, Jinsu Nam, Kyungmin Yoon, Kyungwook Park, Seo-Yeong Cho, YOON Young Kwon
Принадлежит: Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co Ltd

A photovoltaic module for converting light energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic module has a convex curvature which is exposed outward. The photovoltaic module prevents sagging, which would otherwise occur due to the increased weight caused by an increase in size.

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Номер записи: 88
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array

Номер: US20130183084A1
Автор: Hans-Christoph Haenlein, John R. West
Принадлежит: Zep Solar LLC

A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

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Номер записи: 89
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Coating composition for coating surface of solar heat-collecting reflective plate, and process for producing solar heat-collecting reflective plate

Номер: US20130202786A1
Автор: Sho Masuda, Shun Saito, Yuji Hara
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Co Ltd

To provide a coating composition for coating the surface of a solar heat-collecting reflective plate, capable of forming on the surface of a reflective substrate a coating film which has excellent weather resistance and impact resistance, and which is excellent in the adhesion and is thereby hardly peeled, and a process for producing a solar heat-collecting reflective plate using the coating composition. A coating composition which comprises a fluorinated polymer (A) having a hydroxy value of from 110 to 250 mgKOH/g resin, a polyester polymer (B) having a hydroxy value of from 100 to 300 mgKOH/g resin, a polyisocyanate type curing agent (C) and a solvent (D). Further, a process for producing a solar heat-collecting reflective plate, which comprises applying the coating composition to a surface of a reflective substrate to form a coating layer, and removing the solvent (D) to form a coating film.

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Номер записи: 90
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Thermal solar absorber system generating heat and electricity

Номер: US20130205778A1
Автор: Kristian Harley Hansen
Принадлежит: INNOGIE APS

The invention provides a solar power system for use as a solar roofing concept based on an absorber system with a solar thermal absorber and a circulation system for circulating absorber liquid through the absorber and a core system which extracts energy from the absorber liquid and provides hot water to a building. An intelligent controller uses data about external conditions to control the core system, where both current conditions and predicted conditions are taken into account. In preferred embodiments, the system can generate heat, hot water and electric energy to cover the need for a normal household. When excess heat is generated, the thermal energy can be used by an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) machine for electricity production. A forecasting and control unit using external weather measurements in combination with internet weather forecasts will by fuzzy logic calculate the optimum periods of time for use of the heat pump during the colder periods. Preferably, the intelligent controller can switch between 15 different modes of operation of the system to optimized energy efficiency to match the actual working conditions. In embodiments, the system includes a geothermal hose also connected to the liquid system of the absorber system, thus providing a synergetic exchange of energy with the solar absorber

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Номер записи: 91
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning system for solar reflectors/collectors

Номер: US20130206167A1
Автор: Boaz Grosman, Dmitri Levkov, Yehoshua Mor
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for cleaning a reflector/collector pivotally mounted on a pivoting mechanism, the system including a wiping device disposed on one side of the reflector/collector, and a counterbalance element coupled to the wiping device over a top end of the reflector/collector, wherein the pivoting mechanism causes the reflector/collector to pivot between a first state wherein the wiping device moves to the top end of the reflector/collector by means of gravity and cleans the reflector/collector, and a second state wherein the wiping device moves to a bottom end of reflector/collector by means of gravity and cleans the reflector/collector.

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Номер записи: 92
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Film mirror for solar power generation purposes and reflection device for solar power generation purposes

Номер: US20130215500A1
Автор: Makoto Mochizuki
Принадлежит: KONICA MINOLTA INC

A film mirror for solar thermal power generation and a reflecting device for solar thermal power generation each include a hard coat layer at an outermost surface of a resin support and a metallic reflective layer. The hard coat layer contains a resin containing a UV absorber and being cured by a process including a heating step.

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Номер записи: 93
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Central receiver solar system comprising a heliostat field

Номер: US20130220303A1
Автор: Joachim Maass, Philipp Schramek
Принадлежит: SCHRAMEK PHILIPP DR

The aim of the invention is to build central receiver solar power plants in which the heliostat fields can be used more efficiently. To achieve said aim, a heliostat field consisting of a near field having a uniform reflector surface density ρ of more than 60% is preferably combined with a far field whose reflector surface density ρ decreases as the distance from the receiver increases. The invention also comprises central receiver solar power plants which consist exclusively of a near field having a uniform reflector surface density ρ of more than 60%. The high reflector surface density ρ in the near field and in areas of the far field is achieved by the use of heliostats having rectangular reflectors and a rigid horizontal axle suspension (FHA) or, alternatively, by heliostats having rectangular reflectors and a rigid quasipolar axle suspension (FQA). The heliostat field concentrates the solar radiation on a receiver whose target surface, aperture, thermal absorber or photovoltaic absorber has a normal vector which is directed downward to the heliostat field that extends below the receiver in the directions North, East, South and West. The receiver is mounted in a suspended manner to a support structure that extends over the heliostat field.

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Номер записи: 94
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Concentrating solar power with glasshouses

Номер: US20130220305A1
Автор: Peter Emery Von Behrens
Принадлежит: Glasspoint Solar Inc

A protective transparent enclosure (such as a glasshouse or a greenhouse) encloses a concentrated solar power system. The concentrated solar power system includes one or more solar concentrators and one or more solar receivers. Thermal power is provided to an industrial process, electrical power is provided to an electrical distribution grid, or both. In some embodiments, the solar concentrators are parabolic trough concentrators with one or more lateral extensions. In some embodiments, the lateral extension is a unilateral extension of the primary parabolic trough shape. In some embodiments, the lateral extensions are movably connected to the primary portion. In some embodiments, the lateral extensions have a focal line separate from the focal line of the base portion. In some embodiments, the greenhouse is a Dutch Venlo style greenhouse.

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Номер записи: 95
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Thermal receiver and solar thermal power generation device

Номер: US20130220309A1
Автор: Kazutaka Majima, Masataka Kato
Принадлежит: Ibiden Co Ltd

A thermal receiver includes a heat absorption body and a support body. The heat absorption body is made of at least one honeycomb unit having a plurality of flow paths arranged for circulation of a heat medium. The support body supports the heat absorption body and allows circulation of the heat medium. The heat absorption body includes silicon carbide and is supported at a position away from an inner surface of the support body by a predetermined distance.

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Номер записи: 96
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Heat collection receiver and solar thermal power generation device

Номер: US20130233302A1
Автор: Kazutaka Majima, Masataka Kato
Принадлежит: Ibiden Co Ltd

A heat collection receiver includes a heat absorption body and a support body. The heat absorption body includes at least one honeycomb unit in which a plurality of flow paths through which a heat medium passes are provided in parallel with each other. The at least one honeycomb unit includes porous silicon carbide and silicon that fills pores in the porous silicon carbide. A surface region of the at least one honeycomb unit includes a porous layer which includes pores in a predetermined depth from the surface. The surface region is irradiated with solar light. The pores of the porous layer are not filled with the silicon. The support body accommodates and supports the heat absorption body and the heat medium flows through the support body.

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Номер записи: 97
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Linearly concentrating solar collector and method for reflector tracking in such a solar collector

Номер: US20130239948A1
Автор: Martin Selig, Max Mertins
Принадлежит: NOVATEC SOLAR GMBH

The basis for the function of a linearly concentrating solar collector lies, in simple terms, in the fact that reflectors reflect incident sunlight onto a receiver tube through which a heat-absorbing medium flows. Owing to the rotation of the Earth, the reflectors need to be adjusted regularly, however, in order to ensure that the sunlight hits the receiver tube. Known tracking methods use calculated positions of the sun for this purpose, which, in the case of structural deviations, for example as a result of expansion and material stress, results in inaccuracies and losses in efficiency. The invention is intended to improve the tracking of the reflectors in such a linearly concentrating solar collector. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the radiation intensity in the region on both sides next to the receiver tube is measured and, by means of regulation, in the case of uneven emission on both sides of the receiver tube, the reflectors are tracked to such an extent that the radiation intensity on both sides of the receiver is the same and thus the maximum of the radiation intensity is on the receiver tube.

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Номер записи: 98
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Features for securing tape to annular band

Номер: US20130248666A1
Автор: C. Wayne Clyburn
Принадлежит: Balluff Inc

A tracking band comprises a magnetic tape and mounting tabs that secure the magnetic tape within a band clamp. The mounting tabs protrude radially inwardly toward a center region defined by the band clamp. The magnetic tape is precision-coded with a sequence of magnetic poles. The tracking band may be disposed within an annular recess of a rotating shaft of a heliostat. The tracking band may rotate with the rotating shaft. The shaft may be coupled with a minor such that the minor and rotating shaft rotate concurrently. As the tracking band rotates with the rotating shaft, the tracking band may pass by an encoder head, which may read the magnetic tape and relay information regarding the angular position of the mirror from the magnetic tape to a control system. The tracking band may thus provide altitude and azimuth position information for the mirror to a control system.

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Номер записи: 99
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Non-tracking solar radiation collector

Номер: US20130255666A1
Автор: Virgil Dewitt Perryman
Принадлежит: Individual

A solar collection system includes a double parabolic reflector and a light trap. The solar collection system also includes a lens configured to receive light from the double parabolic reflector and focus the reflected light into the light trap. The system may be configured to resist seismic activity and extreme weather conditions.

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Номер записи: 100