HYBRID SOLAR SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING
    21.
    发明申请
    HYBRID SOLAR SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING 审中-公开
    混合太阳能系统及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130306139A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-21

    申请号:US13953483

    申请日:2013-07-29

    Abstract: A hybrid solar system and method of manufacturing same are described. A solar energy apparatus comprises at least one enveloping tube, at least one heat pipe evaporator, at least one reflector device, at least one reflective filter, and at least one photovoltaic device. The enveloping tube has an outer surface made of transmissive material and an evacuated internal atmosphere. The heat pipe evaporator runs longitudinally within the at least one collector tube. The reflector device is fixedly attached to an inner surface of the enveloping tube such that the reflector device is tilted relative to the normal axis of the enveloping tube, and the reflective filter is located such that light reflecting off the reflector device is directed to the reflective filter. The photovoltaic device is located such that at least a first portion of the light filtered by the reflective filter may be directed to the photovoltaic device and the portion incompatible with the photovoltaic device may be captured within the at least one heat pipe.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种混合太阳能系统及其制造方法。 太阳能设备包括至少一个包封管,至少一个热管蒸发器,至少一个反射器装置,至少一个反射滤光器和至少一个光伏器件。 包封管具有由透射材料制成的外表面和抽空的内部气氛。 热管蒸发器在至少一个收集管内纵向延伸。 反射器装置固定地附接到包络管的内表面,使得反射器装置相对于包络管的法线轴线倾斜,并且反射滤光器被定位成使得从反射器装置反射的光被引向反射器 过滤。 光电器件被定位成使得由反射滤光器滤波的光的至少第一部分可以被引导到光伏器件,并且与光伏器件不相容的部分可以被捕获在至少一个热管内。

    Photonic Energy Concentrators Arranged on Plural Levels
    22.
    发明申请
    Photonic Energy Concentrators Arranged on Plural Levels 审中-公开
    光子能量集中器安排在多个层次上

    公开(公告)号:US20130087196A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-11

    申请号:US13270063

    申请日:2011-10-10

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to solar energy are provided. Light concentrators are mechanically coupled and arranged as respective groups within a system. Groups are disposed along upper and lower levels. Lower level groups are aligned with respective gaps defined between upper level groups. Angular positioning of the light concentrators tracks the motion of the sun, resulting in varying gap widths. Light concentrators on the lower level receive varying amounts of sunlight accordingly, yet contribute to the overall energy yield from the system.

    Abstract translation: 提供了与太阳能相关的装置和方法。 光集中器机械耦合并布置为系统内的相应组。 组沿着上下层布置。 下级组与上级组之间限定的各个间隙对齐。 光集中器的角度定位跟踪太阳的运动,导致间隙宽度的变化。 较低级别的集中器相应地接收不同数量的阳光,但有助于系统的整体能量产出。

    TORQUE TRANSFER BETWEEN TROUGH COLLECTOR MODULES
    23.
    发明申请
    TORQUE TRANSFER BETWEEN TROUGH COLLECTOR MODULES 有权
    通过收集器模块之间的扭矩传递

    公开(公告)号:US20130074831A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-28

    申请号:US13682472

    申请日:2012-11-20

    Abstract: A system for transferring torque between modules in a concentrating solar collector array. A trough collector system includes at least two modules, each module including a reflector having a reflective surface shaped to concentrate incoming radiation onto a linear tube, and a structural lattice attached to the reflector. The modules are constrained to rotate about a common axis. A torque transfer connection directly connects the three-dimensional structural lattices of the two modules at a location removed from the axis of rotation. Torque is thus transmitted between the modules by a force couple acting on the module. Also described are a method of transferring torque between adjacent trough collector modules, and a three-dimensional structural lattice configured for use in the system and method. Mechanisms for accommodating thermal expansion and contraction of the array are described. A drive system is described that imparts torque to a module near an edge of the module.

    Abstract translation: 用于在集中太阳能收集器阵列中的模块之间传递扭矩的系统。 槽收集器系统包括至少两个模块,每个模块包括具有成形为将进入的辐射集中到线性管上的反射表面的反射器,以及连接到反射器的结构晶格。 模块被限制为围绕公共轴线旋转。 扭矩传递连接器在从旋转轴线移除的位置处直接连接两个模块的三维结构网格。 因此,扭矩通过作用在模块上的力耦合在模块之间传递。 还描述了在相邻槽收集器模块之间传递转矩的方法,以及配置用于该系统和方法的三维结构格子。 描述了用于适应阵列的热膨胀和收缩的机构。 描述了将驱动系统赋予靠近模块边缘的模块的扭矩。

    Terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array with offset solar cell modules
    24.
    发明授权
    Terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array with offset solar cell modules 有权
    具有偏移太阳能电池模块的地面太阳能跟踪光伏阵列

    公开(公告)号:US08378281B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-19

    申请号:US12623134

    申请日:2009-11-20

    Abstract: Terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic arrays that may include a modular design that is sized and weighted to facilitate installation with a small amount of manpower. The array may further be adapted to be adjusted during or after installation to accommodate the necessary power requirements. The terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array may include a torque tube that may be constructed of discrete sections. A drive may be connected to the torque tube to rotate the torque tube. A number of solar cell modules may be connected to the torque tube. The modules may be positioned at offsetting angular orientations depending upon their distance away from the drive. This offset positioning compensates for twisting distortion of the torque tube caused by the drive rotating the torque tube. At one point of rotation, each of the solar cell modules may be substantially aligned in a common plane.

    Abstract translation: 地面太阳能跟踪光伏阵列,其可以包括尺寸和加权的模块化设计,以便于少量人力的安装。 该阵列还可以适于在安装期间或之后调整以适应所需的功率要求。 陆地太阳能跟踪光伏阵列可以包括可以由分立部分构成的扭矩管。 驱动器可以连接到扭矩管以旋转扭矩管。 许多太阳能电池模块可以连接到扭矩管。 模块可以根据它们离开驱动器的距离而位于偏移角取向。 该偏移定位补偿由驱动器旋转扭矩管引起的扭矩管的扭曲变形。 在一个旋转点处,每个太阳能电池模块可以在公共平面中基本对齐。

    Solar collector reflector system
    25.
    发明授权
    Solar collector reflector system 失效
    太阳能集热器反射器系统

    公开(公告)号:US08371287B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-12

    申请号:US13295929

    申请日:2011-11-14

    Abstract: The solar collector-reflector system includes at least one modular solar panel arranged singly or in an array, each solar panel having a solar collector-reflector assembly, a driver for selective collection or reflection of solar energy, attachment assembly, mounting assembly, ducting and a controller for controlling the solar energy collection and reflection configuration based on the sensed differential temperature between the solar panel or array and a dwelling set temperature. The solar collector-reflector assembly has surfaces that either collect or reflect solar energy, and the solar collector-reflector system utilizes air-to-air heat transfer to provide additional heating to an existing ducting system in the dwelling or reflect solar flux from the roof, thereby reducing heating and cooling energy consumption and costs.

    Abstract translation: 太阳能收集器 - 反射器系统包括单独或阵列布置的至少一个模块化太阳能电池板,每个太阳能电池板具有太阳能收集器 - 反射器组件,用于选择性收集或反射太阳能的驱动器,附接组件,安装组件,管道和 控制器,用于基于感测到的太阳能电池板或阵列之间的差分温度和住宅设定温度来控制太阳能收集和反射配置。 太阳能收集器 - 反射器组件具有收集或反射太阳能的表面,并且太阳能收集器 - 反射器系统利用空气 - 空气热传递来为住宅中的现有管道系统提供额外的加热或反射来自屋顶的太阳能通量 ,从而降低加热和冷却能耗和成本。

    Solar energy collection system
    27.
    发明授权
    Solar energy collection system 有权
    太阳能收集系统

    公开(公告)号:US08338694B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-25

    申请号:US12996317

    申请日:2009-06-08

    Inventor: James T. Hoffman

    Abstract: A method of concentrating directional radiant energy using reflective optics and receivers that convert that energy wherein the receivers are situated in the body of the reflector on risers parallel to the direction of radiant energy, each said riser bounded by at least one parabolic mirror lying closer and another lying farther from the energy source, where the focus or foci of said mirrors lie substantially in the direction faced by the receiver situated in said riser. The reflector geometries include ones in which the mirrors are parabolic cylinder sections and require only one-axis tracking to focus, and ones in which the mirrors are paraboloid sections and require two-axis tracking to focus sunlight.

    Abstract translation: 使用反射光学器件和接收器来集中定向辐射能的方法,所述反射光学器件和接收器转换所述能量,其中所述接收器位于与所述辐射能方向平行的立管上的所述反射器的主体中,每个所述立管由至少一个抛物面镜靠近并且 另一个位于远离能量源的位置,其中所述反射镜的焦点或焦点基本上位于位于所述提升管中的接收器所面向的方向上。 反射镜的几何形状包括反射镜是抛物面圆筒部分,仅需要一轴跟踪进行聚焦,反射镜的几何形状就是反射镜是抛物面,需要双轴跟踪来聚焦阳光。

    COUNTERBALANCED DUAL AXIS SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM
    29.
    发明申请
    COUNTERBALANCED DUAL AXIS SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    反平衡双轴太阳跟踪系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120235017A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13399970

    申请日:2012-02-17

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了包括多个光伏太阳能收集板(PV板)的高效率,环境友好的系统。 该系统包括外框架,多个内框架安装到多个内框架上,多个PV面板附接到该框架上。 为了最小化外框在一个或多个PV面板上的遮蔽,至少一个PV面板可以延伸超过主框架的端点。 该系统还包括使外框旋转的外框旋转致动器和使框架和多个PV板旋转的内框旋转致动器。 本文公开的太阳能跟踪阵列框架有助于通过节省各种能源资源(例如,化石燃料,水力发电等)来改善环境质量。本文公开的太阳能跟踪阵列框架还有助于减少温室气体排放,如 太阳能跟踪阵列框架不产生二氧化碳副产物。

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