公开(公告)号：US20110290301A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US13145213

申请日：2010-01-19

Applicant: Philipp Erhart ,  Hans Günter Czaloun

Inventor： Philipp Erhart ,  Hans Günter Czaloun

IPC: H01L31/052

CPC classification number: H02S20/10 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S2025/017 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/30 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A system for generating electric energy uses photovoltaic elements that are disposed on a supporting structure formed, in particular, by supporting cables and adjusting cables or the like. The elements can be pivoted about at least approximately vertically oriented axes, whereby they can track the east-west movement of the sun, and they can be pivoted about at least approximately horizontally oriented axes, whereby they can be adjusted to the altitude of the sun. The photovoltaic elements are attached on several supporting beams, which are oriented at least approximately parallel to each other and approximately horizontally, the supporting beams can be pivoted at one of the two ends thereof on a supporting cable or the like about an at least approximately vertical axis and are mounted rotatably about the longitudinal axes thereof. The supporting beams are coupled at the other end thereof to a pivoting and rotating device, which is formed by at least one supporting and adjusting cable.

Abstract translation: 用于产生电能的系统使用光电元件，其设置在特别是通过支撑电缆和调整电缆等形成的支撑结构上。 这些元件可围绕至少大致垂直定向的轴线枢转，由此它们可以跟踪太阳的东西运动，并且它们可以围绕至少大致水平定向的轴线枢转，由此它们可以被调节到太阳的高度 。 光伏元件附接在几个支撑梁上，支撑梁至少大致相互平行并且大致水平地定向，支撑梁可以在支撑电缆等的两端之一绕枢轴转动至少大致垂直 并且围绕其纵向轴线可旋转地安装。 支撑梁在其另一端处联接到由至少一个支撑和调节电缆形成的枢转和旋转装置。

公开(公告)号：US20110253195A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12907413

申请日：2010-10-19

Applicant: Scott W. Kim

Inventor： Scott W. Kim

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  F16C35/02

CPC classification number: H02S20/00 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A torque tube supporter and a solar tracker using the same are provided. The torque tube supporter includes a cylindrical bearing supporting a cylindrical torque tube, a bearing cover having a cylindrical middle portion for supporting the bearing, a flange radially protruding from the circumference of the bearing cover, a half journal section having an arcuate upper portion to which the flange is fixed, and a post supporting the half journal section.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种扭矩管支撑件和使用其的太阳能跟踪器。 扭矩管支撑件包括支撑圆柱形扭矩管的圆柱形轴承，具有用于支撑轴承的圆柱形中间部分的轴承盖，从轴承盖的圆周径向突出的凸缘，具有弓形上部的半轴颈部分， 法兰是固定的，并且支撑半轴颈部分的支柱。

公开(公告)号：US20110247682A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US13083234

申请日：2011-04-08

Applicant: Brent Harper ,  Thomas Mackie ,  Tim Holzmann

Inventor： Brent Harper ,  Thomas Mackie ,  Tim Holzmann

IPC: H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/31 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S30/45 ,  F24S40/10 ,  F24S40/42 ,  F24S40/55 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: The energy crisis that has long been accepted in the scientific community is being embraced by society along with an increasing sense of environmental responsibility. Solar will be a large part of the renewable energy revolution. Solar harnessing technology has primarily focused on solar farms or on off-grid, residential use and mostly on warm, dry climates that have high percentages of clear sky. Cooler, wetter climates have seen less research and resources dedicated to solutions and indeed have a different set of requirements than for traditional desert solar farms. This invention provides a simple tracking solar solution that combines both concentrated photovoltaic CPV and traditional photovoltaic (PV), although the solution can use only CPV or PV. The invention reduces the structural and drive demands by shielding the solar collecting mechanisms inside an enclosure and then connecting the collecting mechanisms in synchronous arrays. By shielding the collecting mechanisms from moisture and wind, the drive and support mechanisms can be very simple and inexpensive. The use of both CPV and PV increases the efficiency, particularly in cooler climates.

Abstract translation: 科学界长期以来一直接受的能源危机正在被社会所接受，同时环保责任也越来越多。 太阳能将是可再生能源革命的很大一部分。 太阳能利用技术主要集中在太阳能农场或离网，住宅用途上，主要是在温暖，干燥的气候中拥有高比例的晴朗天空。 更酷，气候更为恶劣的研究和资源用于解决方案，确实具有与传统沙漠太阳能农场不同的要求。 本发明提供了一种将聚光光伏CPV和传统光伏（PV）组合在一起的简单跟踪太阳能解决方案，尽管该解决方案只能使用CPV或PV。 本发明通过屏蔽壳体内的太阳能收集机构，然后以同步阵列连接收集机构来降低结构和驱动需求。 通过屏蔽收集机构免受湿气和风，驱动和支撑机构可以非常简单和便宜。 使用CPV和PV可以提高效率，特别是在较冷的气候条件下。

公开(公告)号：US20110235025A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13153605

申请日：2011-06-06

Applicant: YANIR BLUMENTHAL ,  Oren Gadot

Inventor： YANIR BLUMENTHAL ,  Oren Gadot

IPC: G01B11/26 ,  F24J2/10

CPC classification number: F24S23/80 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2023/878 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A solar concentrating system including a concentrator operative to track the Sun so as to concentrate incident sunlight on to a focal location, the concentrator including a support structure, and an array of concentrating reflectors mounted on the support structure, wherein at least one of the reflectors is formed with a reflective surface facing the Sun and configured as a concave surface such that the incident sunlight impinging on the reflective surface is reflected on to the focal location, the array of concentrating reflectors being mounted on the support structure in a Fresnel-like reflector arrangement thus defining the concentrator as a Fresnel reflector.

Abstract translation: 一种太阳能集中系统，包括可操作以跟踪太阳的集中器，以便将入射的阳光集中到焦点位置，所述集中器包括支撑结构，以及安装在所述支撑结构上的集中反射器的阵列，其中至少一个所述反射器 形成有面向太阳并且被配置为凹面的反射表面，使得入射在反射表面上的入射太阳镜反射到聚焦位置，集中反射器阵列安装在菲涅耳状反射器的支撑结构上 因此将浓缩器定义为菲涅耳反射器。

公开(公告)号：US07958886B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US12364376

申请日：2009-02-02

Applicant: Stephan K. Barsun ,  Brian Wares ,  Charles Almy ,  Reuben Sandler ,  Nathaniel Schiesher ,  Jason Maxey

Inventor： Stephan K. Barsun ,  Brian Wares ,  Charles Almy ,  Reuben Sandler ,  Nathaniel Schiesher ,  Jason Maxey

IPC: F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/10

CPC classification number: H02S20/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/30 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49968

Abstract: A torque arm assembly, used with a solar collector mounted to a drive shaft, comprises a torque arm with first and second ends and a torque arm coupling assembly including a drive shaft enclosure defining an open-ended channel sized to house the drive shaft. The channel has a circumferentially extending substantially continuous drive surface between the ends that lies adjacent to the drive shaft so the drive shaft and the drive shaft enclosure rotate together. In some examples contiguous abutment structure, such as weld lines, shims and/or adhesive, connects each side of the drive shaft to the drive shaft enclosure. The invention may also be carried out as a connection improvement method.

Abstract translation: 与安装到驱动轴上的太阳能集热器一起使用的扭矩臂组件包括具有第一和第二端的扭矩臂和扭矩臂联接组件，该扭矩臂联接组件包括限定为容纳驱动轴的敞开通道的驱动轴外壳。 通道在位于驱动轴附近的端部之间具有周向延伸的基本连续的驱动表面，因此驱动轴和驱动轴外壳一起旋转。 在一些示例中，连接的邻接结构（例如焊接线，垫片和/或粘合剂）将驱动轴的每一侧连接到驱动轴外壳。 本发明也可以作为连接改进方法进行。

公开(公告)号：US20110030675A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12849761

申请日：2010-08-03

Applicant: John D.H. King ,  Thomas E. Oliver ,  Nicholas A. Kramer ,  Keeney D. Willis

Inventor： John D.H. King ,  Thomas E. Oliver ,  Nicholas A. Kramer ,  Keeney D. Willis

IPC: F24J2/14

CPC classification number: H02S40/44 ,  F24S10/72 ,  F24S10/73 ,  F24S20/25 ,  F24S20/70 ,  F24S20/80 ,  F24S23/745 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S23/81 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/60

Abstract: A solar reflector assembly is provided for generating energy from solar radiation. The solar reflector assembly is configured to be deployed on a supporting body of liquid and to reflect solar radiation to a solar collector. A solar reflector assembly comprises an inflatable elongated tube having an upper portion formed at least partially of flexible material and a lower ballast portion formed at least partially of flexible material. A reflective sheet is coupled to a wall of the tube to reflect solar radiation. The elongated tube has an axis of rotation oriented generally parallel to a surface of a supporting body of liquid.

公开(公告)号：US07858875B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11533767

申请日：2006-09-21

Applicant: Zhenghao Jason Lu

Inventor： Zhenghao Jason Lu

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  F25D23/00 ,  F24J2/10

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  F24S23/31 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S23/79 ,  F24S30/40 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/17 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/425 ,  H02S40/44 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/43 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/60

Abstract: A radiant energy concentrating or collimating system comprising an enclosure that shields its contents from environmental effects while allowing radiant energy to transmit through its top window; a plurality of energy concentrating or collimating assemblies, each on its own pivot mechanism and each comprising a plurality of optics, a support structure and an energy conversion device that is mounted on a heat dissipating structure; a drive mechanism controlled by a microprocessor to rotate the said energy concentrating or collimating assemblies on two orthogonal axes in unison so the assemblies are oriented towards desired direction at any given time.

Abstract translation: 辐射能集中或准直系统，其包括屏蔽其内容物免受环境影响的外壳，同时允许辐射能量通过其顶部窗口传输; 多个能量集中或准直组件，每个在其自身的枢转机构上，每个包括多个光学元件，支撑结构和安装在散热结构上的能量转换装置; 由微处理器控制的驱动机构，以使所述能量集中或准直组件在两个正交轴上一致旋转，使得组件在任何给定时间被定向到期望的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20100307564A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12564669

申请日：2009-09-22

Applicant: Young Hwan PARK

Inventor： Young Hwan PARK

IPC: H01L31/052

CPC classification number: F24S30/425 ,  F24S20/67 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: The direction of sunlight is tracked according to variations of the altitude of the sun to maximize condensing efficiency. An apparatus for tracking and condensing sunlight includes a horizontal truss, a roof truss forming a triangular structure inclined to both sides of the horizontal truss, and a hinge formed on a top of the roof truss. Solar module plates are formed on both inclined surfaces of the roof truss to condense sunlight and interoperate with each other in a lateral direction. A driving means supports lower portions of the solar module plates, and moves the lower portions thereof so the solar module plates can pivot in both left and right directions around the hinge. The apparatus tracks sunlight and pivots the solar module plates to maximize condensing efficiency, improves energy production efficiency by using a roof area, and firmly fixes the solar module plate to the roof.

Abstract translation: 根据太阳高度的变化跟踪阳光的方向，以最大限度地提高冷凝效率。 用于跟踪和冷凝阳光的装置包括水平桁架，形成倾斜于水平桁架两侧的三角形结构的屋顶桁架以及形成在屋顶桁架顶部上的铰链。 太阳能组件板形成在屋顶桁架的两个倾斜表面上，以使太阳光聚焦并且在横向上彼此互操作。 驱动装置支撑太阳能模块板的下部，并移动其下部，使得太阳能模块板可以围绕铰链在左右两个方向上枢转。 该设备跟踪太阳​​光并枢转太阳能模块板以最大化冷凝效率，通过使用屋顶区域提高能源生产效率，并将太阳能模块板牢固地固定在屋顶上。

公开(公告)号：US07825327B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US12124124

申请日：2008-05-20

Applicant: Eric C. Johnson ,  Michael Leeds

Inventor： Eric C. Johnson ,  Michael Leeds

IPC: H01L25/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02N6/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2020/16 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar energy collector is provided having at least one reflector panel, a plurality of solar receivers, and a support structure that supports the at least one reflector panels in a manner that defines a reflector troughs having a trough base, a pair of reflective side walls and a trough aperture suitable for receiving incident sunlight during operation of the collector, wherein each reflective side wall has a curvature that approximates a quarter parabola segment to thereby concentrate incident solar radiation on the plurality of solar receivers.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种太阳能收集器，其具有至少一个反射器面板，多个太阳能接收器和支撑结构，该支撑结构以限定具有槽底部的反射器槽的方式支撑至少一个反射器面板，一对反射侧壁 以及适于在收集器操作期间接收入射太阳光的槽孔，其中每个反射侧壁具有近似四分之一抛物线段的曲率，从而将入射的太阳辐射集中在多个太阳能接收器上。

公开(公告)号：US07823583B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11644643

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Nathan Allen ,  Gregg F. Luconi

Inventor： Nathan Allen ,  Gregg F. Luconi

IPC: F24J2/52

CPC classification number: H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S25/40 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S25/634 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S30/48 ,  F24S40/85 ,  F24S2025/02 ,  F24S2025/6007 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/135 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar collector structural support system that affixes to a mounting surface without penetrating the mounting surface is disclosed. The invention in the preferred embodiment includes a base assembly comprising: a plurality of leg members, a center junction elements configured to receive (a) the proximal end of each of the plurality of leg members and (b) a support member configured to securely uphold at least one of the one or more one solar collectors, and at least one footing adapted to frictionally engage the mounting surface. Multiple base assemblies may be interconnected using peripheral junction elements to form arrays of solar collectors of arbitrarily large size. The peripheral junction element is configured to couple the leg members of multiple base assemblies. When connected with the present invention, a plurality of solar concentrators form an array with greater structural integrity and less susceptibility.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种固定在安装表面上而不穿透安装表面的太阳能收集器结构支撑系统。 在优选实施例中的本发明包括基座组件，其包括：多个腿部构件，中心接合元件，其构造成接收（a）多个腿构件中的每一个的近端，以及（b）构造成牢固地保持 所述一个或多个太阳能收集器中的至少一个以及适于摩擦地接合所述安装表面的至少一个基脚。 多个基座组件可以使用外围连接元件互连，以形成任意大尺寸的太阳能收集器阵列。 外围连接元件构造成连接多个基座组件的腿部构件。 当与本发明连接时，多个太阳能集中器形成具有更大结构完整性和较小磁化率的阵列。