公开(公告)号：US20090120428A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US11937504

申请日：2007-11-09

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz

IPC: F24J2/40

CPC classification number: F24S23/77 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S30/48 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: A novel latch for pivoted optical elements of a solar concentrator and other equipment latches them in position between orientation operations. The mirrors may be on a universal pivot that can rotate or tilt in any direction; or on gimbal pivots. The orientation power can be turned off between alignments with the mirrors remaining in alignment orientation during this off-power period. Turning off the alignment power between alignments, saves on both energy resources and on expensive apparatus. It permits a great reduction in power supply as the optical elements can be aligned sequentially. This not only reduces operating costs, but also capital investment because smaller power supplies can suffice. A preferred embodiment utilizes the freezing of a liquid material. Since this involves no moving parts for latching, the instant invention is ideally adapted for fabrication from the nano- to the mini-realm.

Abstract translation: 用于太阳能聚光器和其他设备的枢转光学元件的新型闩锁将它们锁定在定向操作之间的适当位置。 镜子可以在可以在任何方向上旋转或倾斜的通用枢轴上; 或在万向枢轴上。 在该断电期间，在镜子保持对准取向的对准之间，取向功率可以被关闭。 关闭排列之间的对准功率，节省了能量资源和昂贵的设备。 随着光学元件可以顺序对准，它允许大大减少电源。 这不仅降低了运营成本，还降低了资金投入，因为更小的电力供应就足够了。 优选的实施例利用液体材料的冷冻。 由于这不涉及用于锁定的移动部件，本发明理想地适用于从纳米到迷你领域的制造。

公开(公告)号：US20080170312A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：US12045040

申请日：2008-03-10

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B7/182

CPC classification number: G02B26/0816 ,  F24S23/31 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S30/48 ,  F24S2023/874 ,  Y02E10/43 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: This invention deals with novel method and apparatus for positioning and motion control of the optical elements (mirrors and lenses) of a Fresnel solar concentrator tracking array which approximately eliminates gravitational torque by use of a central universal pivot or gimbals. Linkage torque is produced by induced and/or permanent dipole coupling to an electronic grid to produce angular deflection, and rotational motion that is enhanced by the presence of highly polarizable material. This system is ideally suited for maximization of solar energy focused by the array onto a receiver. Since there are no mechanical linkages, the instant invention is applicable for fabrication from the mini- to the nano-technology realm. The elimination of gravitational torque by balancing the optical elements on a universal pivot or gimbals greatly reduces the power required for the optical elements to track the sun and focus sunlight onto a receiver.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于定位和运动控制菲涅尔太阳能集中器跟踪阵列的光学元件（反射镜和透镜）的新颖方法和装置，其近似通过使用中心通用枢轴或万向节来消除重力转矩。 通过诱导和/或永久偶极耦合到电子网格产生角度偏转和由高度极化材料的存在而增强的旋转运动产生连接扭矩。 该系统非常适合将阵列聚焦的太阳能最大化到接收器上。 由于没有机械连接，本发明适用于从纳米技术领域的制造。 通过平衡万向枢轴或万向节上的光学元件来消除重力扭矩大大降低了光学元件跟踪太阳并将太阳光聚焦到接​​收器上所需的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20080137169A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11561388

申请日：2006-11-18

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/0816 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S2023/85 ,  F24S2023/87 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2030/11 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: It is becoming increasingly imperative to harness solar energy due to the ever growing shortage of conventional energy sources. The instant invention is concerned with method and apparatus for the stable alignment of mirrors inside transparent micro balls with the plane of the mirror perpendicular to the aligning electric field for solar energy concentration and related applications such as optical switches, etc. Coupling of an applied perpendicular electric field with the induced dipole in a mirrored ball results in an unstable orientation. The instant invention circumvents this problem so that a stable orientation is accomplished, resulting in an increase in the percentage of incident light that is reflected to the receiver. Broadly, this invention deals with novel concepts used for alignment in the focusing of light wherever mirrors are used for focusing such as for solar propulsion assist, illumination and projection of light, optical switching, etc. A particularly important objective is the focusing of sunlight for solar power conversion and production.

Abstract translation: 由于常规能源的不断增加，太阳能利用越来越迫切。 本发明涉及用于使透明微球内的反射镜稳定对准的方法和装置，其中反射镜的平面垂直于用于太阳能集中的对准电场以及相关应用如光开关等。 在镜面球中具有感应偶极子的电场导致不稳定的取向。 本发明避免了这个问题，从而实现了稳定的取向，导致反射到接收器的入射光的百分比增加。 概括地说，本发明涉及用于光聚焦中的对准的新颖概念，其中用于聚焦的反射镜如太阳能推进辅助，照明和投射光，光学切换等。一个特别重要的目标是将阳光聚焦 太阳能发电转换生产。

公开(公告)号：US07115881B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10162499

申请日：2002-06-04

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz ,  Mark Davidson

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz ,  Mark Davidson

IPC: F03H3/00 ,  H05H1/00

CPC classification number: F03H1/00

Abstract: This invention deals with novel method and apparatus for positioning and motion control by rapid-response motorless linear motion, angular deflection, and continuous rotational motion utilizing the force due to electrons, ions, and/or neutrals. Thus forces and torques are produced without the use of internal moving parts. Control is achieved without recourse to magnetic fields, by means of high electric fields which may be attained at relatively low voltages. At low voltages, the instant invention exceeds the capability of conventional systems. It can perform dynamic motion control over a wide range of dimensions and signal bandwidth with independent amplitude and frequency modulation. Since there are no internal moving parts, the instant invention is the most adapted for fabrication at the micro and nanotechnology realms. Furthermore it provides less costly and greater ease of manufacture from the nano-to the macro-realm.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及利用由于电子，离子和/或中性的力引起的快速反应无电机直线运动，角度偏转和连续旋转运动的定位和运动控制的新颖方法和装置。 因此，在不使用内部移动部件的情况下产生力和扭矩。 通过可在相对较低的电压下获得的高电场实现控制，而无需借助于磁场。 在低电压下，本发明超出常规系统的能力。 它可以通过独立的幅度和频率调制在宽范围的尺寸和信号带宽上执行动态运动控制。 由于没有内部移动部件，本发明最适用于微纳米技术领域的制造。 此外，它从纳米到宏观领域的制造成本更低，更容易制造。

公开(公告)号：US20060169846A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11047320

申请日：2005-01-31

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz

IPC: B64G1/44

CPC classification number: B64G1/44 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S2023/85 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: There is an increasingly intense need to harness solar energy due to an ever growing shortage of conventional energy sources, The instant invention is concerned with method and apparatus for solar concentrator micro-mirrors on solar power satellites and the moon to focus and reflect large quantities of solar energy. Method and apparatus are taught for directly reflecting solar energy to the Earth; reflecting solar energy to a microwave converter in space which transmits microwave energy to the Earth; and reflecting solar energy to a laser radiation converter which beams laser radiation to the Earth. The concentrated energy received at the Earth may be converted directly to electricity or indirectly by thermo-mechanical means. The advantages and disadvantages of the different means of sending such concentrated energy to the Earth are discussed. A particularly important objective of this invention is the focussing of sunlight for solar power conversion and production. The instant invention can contribute to the goal of achieving environmentally clean solar energy on a large enough scale to be competitive with conventional energy sources.

Abstract translation: 由于常规能源的不断增加，对太阳能的需求日益增加。本发明涉及用于太阳能发电卫星的太阳能集中器微反射镜的方法和装置，并且月亮聚焦并反映大量的 太阳能。 教导了将太阳能直接反射到地球的方法和装置; 将太阳能反射到空间中的微波转换器，将微波能量传输到地球; 并将太阳能反射到将激光辐射射向地球的激光辐射转换器。 在地球接收的集中能量可以直接转换为电力，也可以通过热机械方式间接转换。 讨论了将这种集中能量发送到地球的不同手段的优缺点。 本发明的一个特别重要的目标是将太阳光的聚焦集中在太阳能转换和生产中。 本发明可以有助于在足够大的规模上实现环境清洁太阳能以与常规能源竞争的目标。

公开(公告)号：US20060012848A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US10894241

申请日：2004-07-19

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G09F9/372 ,  F16C33/1035 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S2023/87 ,  G02B26/026 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: This invention deals with the broad general concept for dynamic reflection, illumination and direct image projection. A mini-optics reflection and focussing system is presented that ranges from interior illumination, to exterior illumination, to large scale space based illumination, to ordinary and to telescopic image formation. It can be used both as a source of illumination, and to project images, figures, and the written word. This novel system is uniquely distinct and different from prior art direct viewing gyricon displays, allowing it to be more versatile, economical, and practical with broader applications such as dynamic full color displays. Its use of a novel induced dipole coupling for rotation of planar mirrors lets it operate with greater simplicity and efficiency than other display devices. Furthermore in its capacity as a high altitude active reflector of solar radiation, it can be utilized to supply illumination, energy, and provide climate control.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及动态反射，照明和直接图像投影的广泛的一般概念。 提出了一种从室内照明到外部照明，大尺寸空间照明，普通和望远镜图像形成的微型光学反射和聚焦系统。 它既可以用作照明源，也可以用于投影图像，图形和书面文字。 这种新颖的系统与现有技术的直观观察显示器是独一无二的并且不同，允许它具有更广泛的，经济的和实用的更广泛的应用，例如动态全彩色显示器。 它使用新颖的感应偶极耦合来平面反射镜的旋转使得它能够以比其他显示装置更大的简单性和效率运行。 此外，作为太阳辐射的高空活性反射器，它可以用于提供照明，能源和提供气候控制。

公开(公告)号：US06987604B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-17

申请号：US10786665

申请日：2004-02-25

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz ,  David Vincent Overhauser

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz ,  David Vincent Overhauser

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B7/182

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2023/85 ,  F24S2023/87 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Due to an ever growing shortage of conventional energy sources, there is an increasingly intense interest in harnessing solar energy. The instant invention can contribute to the goal of achieving environmentally clean solar energy to be competitive with conventional energy sources. A novel method is described for manufacturing a transparent sheet with an embedded array of mirrored spheroidal micro-balls for use in a solar energy concentrator, and analogous applications such as optical switches and solar rocket assist. The micro-balls are covered with a thin spherical shell of lubricating liquid so that they are free to rotate in an almost frictionless encapsulation in the sheet. Novel method and apparatus are presented for producing the preferred embodiment of a close-packed monolayer of the array of mirrored micro-balls.

Abstract translation: 由于常规能源不断增加，对太阳能利用的兴趣日益增加。 本发明可以有助于实现环境清洁太阳能与常规能源竞争的目标。 描述了用于制造具有用于太阳能集中器的镜像球墨微球的嵌入阵列的透明片的新颖方法，以及诸如光开关和太阳能火箭辅助的类似应用。 微球用润滑液体的薄球形壳体覆盖，使得它们在片材中几乎无摩擦的封装中自由旋转。 提出了用于制造镜面微球阵列的紧密单层的优选实施方案的新方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US06975445B1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10862708

申请日：2004-06-07

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz

IPC: G02B5/08 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/026

Abstract: This invention deals with an improveed general concept for a multi-wavelength switching ensemble which is controlled electrically, electromagetically, or magnetically. A switching system is presented that permits the input to control the output. It allows a full 360 degree rotation of the beam which greatly exceeds the rotational capability of conventional systems. Furthermore, the instant invention permits less costly and greater ease of manufacture.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种改进的用于电气，电磁或磁控制的多波长切换组合的一般概念。 提供一种允许输入控制输出的开关系统。 它允许光束的完全360度旋转，其大大超过常规系统的旋转能力。 此外，本发明允许更低的成本和更容易的制造。

公开(公告)号：US20050087294A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：US10691351

申请日：2003-10-22

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz

IPC: B29C69/00 ,  B29D99/00 ,  F24S23/70 ,  G02B26/02 ,  B32B31/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/026 ,  B29C69/004 ,  B29D99/0042 ,  B29L2031/54 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S2023/85 ,  F24S2023/87 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y10S359/90 ,  Y10T156/1082 ,  Y10T156/1084 ,  Y10T156/137

Abstract: Method and apparatus are presented for manufacturing transparent mirrored spheroidal mini-balls for solar energy and related applications such as optical switches. For these applications it is imperative to provide accurate specular reflection from the mirror. Various means are described for maintaining the desired mirror flatness and avoiding warping, buckling, etc. of the mirror surface during manufacture. The mini-balls are in the size range of 4 microns (4×10−6 m) to 10 centimeters (10−1 m), and are transparent in at least one hemisphere. They preferably have a reflecting mid-plane mirror, though they can also be mirrored on a flat top of the ball.

Abstract translation: 提出了用于制造用于太阳能的透明镜像球形微球和诸如光开关的相关应用的方法和装置。 对于这些应用，必须从镜子提供准确的镜面反射。 描述了用于在制造期间保持期望的镜面平整度和避免镜面的翘曲，弯曲等的各种手段。 微球的尺寸范围为4微米（4×10 -6 -6米）至10厘米（10 -1 -1米），并且在至少一个半球中是透明的 。 他们最好有一个反射的中平面镜，尽管它们也可以镜像在球的平顶上。

公开(公告)号：US20050034750A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10639011

申请日：2003-08-11

Applicant: Mario Rabinowitz

Inventor： Mario Rabinowitz

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  H02N6/00

CPC classification number: H02S99/00 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S2023/85 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  G02B26/026 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: Due to an ever growing shortage of conventional energy sources, there is an increasingly intense interest in harnessing solar energy. This invention deals with method and apparatus for the direct conversion of solar energy to alternating current power by an active spinning mini-optics system. A limiting factor in the utilization of solar energy in the past has been the high cost of power conversion from dc to ac. By directly producing alternating current power, this invention substantially reduces the cost of generating photovoltaic electricity. This system utilizes a dynamic spinning ensemble of mini-mirrors to both concentrate and modulate rays from the sun onto a photovoltaic collector array. The focusing with superimposed spinning action produces single phase and multiphase alternating current (ac) with substantially higher power output than the direct current (dc) power resulting from the direct incidence of sunlight on the photovoltaic collector.

Abstract translation: 由于常规能源不断增加，对太阳能利用的兴趣日益增加。 本发明涉及通过主动旋转微型光学系统将太阳能直接转换成交流功率的方法和装置。 过去太阳能利用的一个限制因素是从直流到交流电的转换成本高昂。 通过直接制造交流电力，本发明大大降低了发电光电的成本。 该系统利用微型反射镜的动态旋转组合来集中和调制来自太阳的光线到光伏收集器阵列上。 叠加旋转动作的聚焦产生单相和多相交流（ac），其功率输出功率远高于太阳光直接照射在光伏收集器上的直流（dc）功率。