公开(公告)号：US20100206302A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12473240

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: Patrick C. Cheung ,  Patrick Y. Maeda

Inventor： Patrick C. Cheung ,  Patrick Y. Maeda

IPC: F24J2/12

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S30/428 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A rotational trough reflector solar-electricity generation device includes a trough reflector that rotates around a substantially vertical axis. A strip-type photovoltaic (PV) device, or other solar-energy collection element, is fixedly mounted along the focal line of the trough reflector. A tracking system rotates the trough reflector such that the trough reflector is aligned generally parallel to the incident sunlight (e.g., in a generally east-west direction at sunrise, turning to generally north-south at noon, and turning generally west-east at sunset). A disc-shaped support structure is used to distribute the reflector's weight over a larger area and to minimize the tracking system motor size. Multiple trough reflectors are mounted on the disc-shaped support to maximize power generation. Flat mirrors are disposed at the end of the troughs to increase power in “hot” PV sections that are connected in series.

Abstract translation: 旋转槽反射器太阳能发电装置包括围绕基本上垂直的轴线旋转的槽式反射器。 带状光伏（PV）装置或其他太阳能收集元件沿着槽反射器的焦线固定安装。 跟踪系统使槽反射器旋转，使得槽反射器大致平行于入射的阳光对准（例如，在日出时大致向东 - 西方向，中午一般向南 - 南转，并在日落时一般向西东转 ）。 使用盘形支撑结构将反射器的重量分布在更大的面积上并且使跟踪系统电动机尺寸最小化。 多个槽反射器安装在盘形支撑件上以最大限度地发电。 平面镜设置在槽的末端以增加串联连接的“热”PV部分的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20100159193A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12338283

申请日：2008-12-18

Applicant: Michael Y. Young ,  Patrick C. Cheung ,  Stephen David White ,  John R. Andrews ,  David J. Gervasi

Inventor： Michael Y. Young ,  Patrick C. Cheung ,  Stephen David White ,  John R. Andrews ,  David J. Gervasi

IPC: B32B3/24

CPC classification number: B41J2/14233 ,  H05K1/0272 ,  H05K1/115 ,  H05K3/0094 ,  H05K3/429 ,  H05K2201/0179 ,  H05K2201/09581 ,  H05K2201/09809 ,  H05K2203/0315 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: A via structure configured for electrical and fluidic interconnection, and including an electrically conductive layer and an electrically insulating layer disposed on the electrically conductive layer.

Abstract translation: 导电结构，其被配置用于电和流体互连，并且包括设置在所述导电层上的导电层和电绝缘层。

公开(公告)号：US07551314B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US10916184

申请日：2004-08-11

Applicant: Patrick C. Cheung

Inventor： Patrick C. Cheung

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  H04N1/387 ,  H04N1/38 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/00018 ,  H04N1/00068 ,  H04N1/00082 ,  H04N1/00092 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0416 ,  H04N2201/0426 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: An apparatus capable of modification of an image prior to scanning by a scanning device having a scanning element, a viewing surface, a glass platen, and a controller having memory capability, includes opaque adjustable bounding strips. The bounding strips are viewable through the viewing surface of the scanning device and are located between the inside surface of the glass platen and the scanning element. The bounding strips are movable to identify a selected portion of an image to be scanned. The apparatus also includes software for performing a scan of the selected portion of the image and identifying its location, based on the location of the adjustable bounding strips.

Abstract translation: 具有扫描元件，观察面，玻璃台板以及具有记忆能力的控制器的扫描装置进行扫描之前能够修改图像的装置包括不透明的可调边界条。 边界条可通过扫描装置的观察表面观察并且位于玻璃台板的内表面和扫描元件之间。 边界条可移动以识别要扫描的图像的选定部分。 该装置还包括用于基于可调边界条的位置对图像的所选部分进行扫描并识别其位置的软件。

公开(公告)号：US08752380B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13478039

申请日：2012-05-22

Applicant: Patrick C. Cheung ,  Alexander S. Tuganov ,  Sean Garner

Inventor： Patrick C. Cheung ,  Alexander S. Tuganov ,  Sean Garner

IPC: F03G6/06

CPC classification number: F03G6/068 ,  F24S20/50 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/452 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A solar-thermal concentrator for a expeditionary power generator system including a portable power plant that utilizes a hybridized solar/fuel Stirling engine to supply electric power in an expeditionary setting. The concentrator includes a collapsible dish assembly that is pivotably and tiltably mounted on a portable base assembly, where the dish assembly includes a lightweight frame including a central mounting structure and multiple truss-like radial arms that are rigidly connected to and extend radially from the central mounting structure, and a reflector panel assembly including multiple flat, fan-shaped reflector panels that are secured to the frame and disposed in a semi-circular pattern. Each reflector panel includes multiple reflectors that collectively form a substantially flat Fresnelized reflective surface that redirects incident sunlight into a focal region. The power plant is maintained in the focal region by a support structure that extends perpendicular to the flat reflective surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于远征发电机系统的太阳能热收集器，包括利用混合太阳能/燃料斯特林发动机在远征设置中提供电力的便携式发电厂。 集中器包括可折叠和可倾斜地安装在便携式基座组件上的可折叠的盘组件，其中所述盘组件包括轻质框架，所述轻型框架包括中心安装结构和多个桁架状径向臂，所述多个桁架状径向臂刚性地连接到中心 安装结构，以及包括多个平坦的扇形反射器面板的反射器面板组件，其固定到框架并且以半圆形图案设置。 每个反射器面板包括多个反射器，其共同形成将入射的太阳光重定向到聚焦区域的基本上平坦的菲涅尔反射表面。 发电厂通过垂直于平坦反射表面延伸的支撑结构保持在焦点区域中。

公开(公告)号：US20130047977A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13215177

申请日：2011-08-22

Applicant: Philipp H. Schmaelzle ,  Patrick Y. Maeda ,  Patrick C. Cheung

Inventor： Philipp H. Schmaelzle ,  Patrick Y. Maeda ,  Patrick C. Cheung

IPC: F24J2/38

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F03G6/067 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S23/79 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2030/145 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A low profile heliostat with elongated louvered mirror segments is provided. Its envelope of revolution has the shape of a flat disc to enable heliostat fields with very high ground coverage ratio. The heliostat's disc-shaped footprint rotates around a substantially vertical axis (akin to a carousel). The short dimension of the mirror segments is drastically shorter than the disc's diameter. Embodiments are described in which the motion relies on two concentric rings, which are individually rotated around a vertical axis. The lower ring acts as a platform providing mainly azimuth tracking, carrying the upper ring. The differential rotation between the upper ring and the lower ring is translated into a rotation of the mirror segments around a second, perpendicular, axis and used for elevation tracking. Disc-shaped heliostat with D-shaped cut-offs are described, to facilitate the required maintenance access even in highly dense heliostat fields.

Abstract translation: 提供了带有细长百叶窗镜片的低调定日镜。 其旋转包络具有平板的形状，以使得具有非常高的地面覆盖率的定日镜场。 定日镜的圆盘形占据围绕基本垂直的轴旋转（类似于旋转木马）。 镜片段的短尺寸比盘的直径大大缩短。 描述了这样的实施例，其中运动依赖于两个同心环，它们围绕垂直轴单独旋转。 下环作为主要提供方位跟踪的平台，承载上环。 上环和下环之间的差动旋转被转换为围绕第二垂直轴的反射镜段的旋转，并用于仰角跟踪。 描述了具有D形截止面的盘形定日镜，以便即使在高度致密的日光反射场中也能够进行所需的维护。

公开(公告)号：US20110259397A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13174657

申请日：2011-06-30

Applicant: Patrick C. Cheung ,  Patrick Y. Maeda

Inventor： Patrick C. Cheung ,  Patrick Y. Maeda

IPC: H01L31/052

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A rotational trough reflector solar-electricity generation device includes a trough reflector that rotates around a substantially vertical axis. A strip-type photovoltaic (PV) device is fixedly mounted along the focal line of the trough reflector. A tracking system rotates the trough reflector such that the trough reflector is aligned generally parallel to the incident sunlight (e.g., in a generally east-west direction at sunrise, turning to generally north-south at noon, and turning generally west-east at sunset). A disc-shaped support structure is used to distribute the reflector's weight over a larger area and to minimize the tracking system motor size. Multiple trough reflectors are mounted on the disc-shaped support to maximize power generation.

Abstract translation: 旋转槽反射器太阳能发电装置包括围绕基本上垂直的轴线旋转的槽式反射器。 带状光伏（PV）装置沿着槽反射器的焦线固定安装。 跟踪系统使槽反射器旋转，使得槽反射器大致平行于入射的阳光对准（例如，在日出时大致向东 - 西方向，中午一般向南 - 南转，并在日落时一般向西东转 ）。 使用盘形支撑结构将反射器的重量分布在更大的面积上并且使跟踪系统电动机尺寸最小化。 多个槽反射器安装在盘形支撑件上以最大限度地发电。

公开(公告)号：US20100206379A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12611842

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Karl A. Littau ,  Patrick Y. Maeda ,  Patrick C. Cheung

Inventor： Karl A. Littau ,  Patrick Y. Maeda ,  Patrick C. Cheung

IPC: H01L31/00 ,  F24J2/10

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/00 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A rotational trough reflector solar-electricity generation device includes a trough reflector that rotates around a substantially vertical axis and includes a solid optical element having a linear parabolic convex surface that serves as a base for automatically positioning a mirror to focus sunlight onto a focal line, and a flat aperture surface that serves to support a strip-type photovoltaic (PV) receiver on the focal line. A tracking system rotates the trough reflector such that the trough reflector is aligned generally parallel to the incident sunlight (e.g., in a generally east-west direction at sunrise, turning to generally north-south at noon, and turning generally west-east at sunset). A disc-shaped support structure is used to distribute the reflector's weight over a larger area and to minimize the tracking system motor size. Multiple trough reflectors are mounted on the disc-shaped support to maximize power generation.

Abstract translation: 旋转槽反射器太阳能发电装置包括：谷底反射器，其围绕基本上垂直的轴线旋转，并且包括具有线性抛物面凸面的固体光学元件，其用作用于自动定位反射镜以将太阳聚焦到焦线上的基座， 以及用于支撑焦线上的带状光伏（PV）接收器的平坦孔径表面。 跟踪系统使槽反射器旋转，使得槽反射器大致平行于入射的阳光对准（例如，在日出时大致向东 - 西方向，中午一般向南 - 南转，并在日落时一般向西东转 ）。 使用盘形支撑结构将反射器的重量分布在更大的面积上并且使跟踪系统电动机尺寸最小化。 多个槽反射器安装在盘形支撑件上以最大限度地发电。

公开(公告)号：US20100206356A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12388500

申请日：2009-02-18

Applicant: Patrick C. Cheung ,  Patrick Y. Maeda

Inventor： Patrick C. Cheung ,  Patrick Y. Maeda

IPC: H01L31/052

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A rotational trough reflector solar-electricity generation device includes a trough reflector that rotates around a substantially vertical axis. A strip-type photovoltaic (PV) device is fixedly mounted along the focal line of the trough reflector. A tracking system rotates the trough reflector such that the trough reflector is aligned generally parallel to the incident sunlight (e.g., in a generally east-west direction at sunrise, turning to generally north-south at noon, and turning generally west-east at sunset). A disc-shaped support structure is used to distribute the reflector's weight over a larger area and to minimize the tracking system motor size. Multiple trough reflectors are mounted on the disc-shaped support to maximize power generation.

Abstract translation: 旋转槽反射器太阳能发电装置包括围绕基本上垂直的轴线旋转的槽式反射器。 带状光伏（PV）装置沿着槽反射器的焦线固定安装。 跟踪系统使槽反射器旋转，使得槽反射器大致平行于入射的阳光对准（例如，在日出时大体上向东西方向，中午一般向南北转，日落时一般向西东转 ）。 使用盘形支撑结构将反射器的重量分布在更大的面积上并且使跟踪系统电动机尺寸最小化。 多个槽反射器安装在盘形支撑件上以最大限度地发电。

公开(公告)号：US06807892B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-26

申请号：US10335595

申请日：2002-12-30

Applicant: David K. Biegelsen ,  Warren B. Jackson ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Andrew A. Berlin ,  Patrick C. Cheung

Inventor： David K. Biegelsen ,  Warren B. Jackson ,  Lars-Erik Swartz ,  Andrew A. Berlin ,  Patrick C. Cheung

IPC: F15B1108

CPC classification number: F16K99/0001 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  F15B15/10 ,  F15C5/00 ,  F16K99/0007 ,  F16K99/0028 ,  F16K99/0051 ,  F16K2099/0074 ,  F16K2099/0076 ,  F16K2099/0078 ,  F16K2099/008 ,  F16K2099/009 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: An actuator including a pneumatically distended elastomer membrane that is pressurized and depressurized using electrostatically actuated flap valves laminated onto a printed circuit board. The flap valves close only at zero pressure gradients and flows so that elevated closing and hold-off pressures are achieved. Fluid expelled from the elastomer membranes during collapse are vented through a wall of the actuator. An air jet object mover utilizes an array of the pneumatic actuators as valves to open and close air jet vents. A fiber optic micro-switch utilizes pneumatic actuators to position a mirror.