公开(公告)号：US07968791B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12846620

申请日：2010-07-29

申请人： Khiem B. Do ,  Kevin R. Langworthy ,  Gianfranco Gabbianelli ,  Eric C. Johnson ,  Dominico P. Julian ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Cameron G. Wylie

发明人： Khiem B. Do ,  Kevin R. Langworthy ,  Gianfranco Gabbianelli ,  Eric C. Johnson ,  Dominico P. Julian ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Cameron G. Wylie

IPC分类号： H02N6/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/12 ,  F24J2/10 ,  G01C21/02 ,  G01C21/24 ,  G01J1/20

CPC分类号： H02S20/00 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S70/65 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： In one aspect of the present invention, a solar energy collection system that includes multiple longitudinally adjacent collectors is described. The collectors are coupled end to end to form a collector row. The collector row extends along a longitudinal axis and is arranged to rotate about a pivot axis to track the sun in at least one dimension. Each collector includes a reflector, one or more solar receivers and a support structure. The support structure includes a tube assembly that underlies the reflector. The tube assemblies of the collector row are arranged end to end along the longitudinal axis. There is a space between the tube assemblies of adjacent collectors in the collector row, where the reflectors of the adjacent collectors extend beyond the underlying tube assemblies to form a substantially continuous reflective surface over the space. A coupling device is positioned in the space between the tube assemblies. The coupling device connects and helps to rotate the tube assemblies of the adjacent collectors. Some embodiments relate to various types of coupling devices and collector arrangements.

摘要翻译： 在本发明的一个方面，描述了包括多个纵向相邻的收集器的太阳能收集系统。 收集器端对端耦合以形成收集器行。 收集器行沿着纵向轴线延伸并且布置成围绕枢转轴线旋转以在至少一个维度上跟踪太阳。 每个收集器包括反射器，一个或多个太阳能接收器和支撑结构。 支撑结构包括在反射器下面的管组件。 收集器排的管组件沿着纵向轴线端对端设置。 在收集器列中的相邻集电器的管组件之间存在空间，其中相邻集电器的反射器延伸超过下面的管组件，以在该空间上形成基本上连续的反射表面。 联接装置位于管组件之间的空间中。 联接装置连接并有助于旋转相邻收集器的管组件。 一些实施例涉及各种类型的耦合装置和收集器装置。

公开(公告)号：US20110023940A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12846620

申请日：2010-07-29

申请人： Khiem B. Do ,  Kevin R. Langworthy ,  Gianfranco Gabbianelli ,  Eric C. Johnson ,  Dominico P. Julian ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Cameron G. Wylie

发明人： Khiem B. Do ,  Kevin R. Langworthy ,  Gianfranco Gabbianelli ,  Eric C. Johnson ,  Dominico P. Julian ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Cameron G. Wylie

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H02S20/00 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S70/65 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： In one aspect of the present invention, a solar energy collection system that includes multiple longitudinally adjacent collectors is described. The collectors are coupled end to end to form a collector row. The collector row extends along a longitudinal axis and is arranged to rotate about a pivot axis to track the sun in at least one dimension. Each collector includes a reflector, one or more solar receivers and a support structure. The support structure includes a tube assembly that underlies the reflector. The tube assemblies of the collector row are arranged end to end along the longitudinal axis. There is a space between the tube assemblies of adjacent collectors in the collector row, where the reflectors of the adjacent collectors extend beyond the underlying tube assemblies to form a substantially continuous reflective surface over the space. A coupling device is positioned in the space between the tube assemblies. The coupling device connects and helps to rotate the tube assemblies of the adjacent collectors. Some embodiments relate to various types of coupling devices and collector arrangements.

摘要翻译： 在本发明的一个方面，描述了包括多个纵向相邻的收集器的太阳能收集系统。 收集器端对端耦合以形成收集器行。 收集器行沿着纵向轴线延伸并且布置成围绕枢转轴线旋转以在至少一个维度上跟踪太阳。 每个收集器包括反射器，一个或多个太阳能接收器和支撑结构。 支撑结构包括在反射器下面的管组件。 收集器排的管组件沿着纵向轴线端对端设置。 在收集器列中的相邻集电器的管组件之间存在空间，其中相邻集电器的反射器延伸超过下面的管组件，以在该空间上形成基本上连续的反射表面。 联接装置位于管组件之间的空间中。 联接装置连接并有助于旋转相邻收集器的管组件。 一些实施例涉及各种类型的耦合装置和收集器装置。

公开(公告)号：US08039777B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US12982701

申请日：2010-12-30

申请人： Tamir Lance ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau ,  Harold D. Ackler ,  Cameron G. Wylie ,  Brian J. Ignaut

发明人： Tamir Lance ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau ,  Harold D. Ackler ,  Cameron G. Wylie ,  Brian J. Ignaut

IPC分类号： G01C21/02

CPC分类号： H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： The present invention relates to a solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system. The solar energy collection system includes the collector, a stand that supports the collector and a tracking system that causes the collector to track movements of the sun along at least one axis. The collector includes one or more reflector panels, one or more solar receivers, and a support structure that physically supports the reflector panels and solar receivers. Some designs involve a reflector panel that has a compound curvature. That is, the reflector panel has a convex shape along one direction and a concave shape in another direction. In another aspect of the invention, the collector includes a space frame support structure.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及适用于太阳能收集系统的太阳能收集器。 太阳能收集系统包括收集器，支撑收集器的支架和使收集器沿至少一个轴跟踪太阳运动的跟踪系统。 收集器包括一个或多个反射器面板，一个或多个太阳能接收器以及物理地支撑反射器面板和太阳能接收器的支撑结构。 一些设计涉及具有复合曲率的反射器面板。 也就是说，反射器面板沿着一个方向具有凸形形状并且在另一个方向上具有凹形形状。 在本发明的另一方面，收集器包括空间框架支撑结构。

公开(公告)号：US20110108090A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12982701

申请日：2010-12-30

申请人： Tamir Lance ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau ,  Harold D. Ackler ,  Cameron G. Wylie ,  Brian J. Ignaut

发明人： Tamir Lance ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau ,  Harold D. Ackler ,  Cameron G. Wylie ,  Brian J. Ignaut

IPC分类号： H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC分类号： H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： The present invention relates to a solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system. The solar energy collection system includes the collector, a stand that supports the collector and a tracking system that causes the collector to track movements of the sun along at least one axis. The collector includes one or more reflector panels, one or more solar receivers, and a support structure that physically supports the reflector panels and solar receivers. Some designs involve a reflector panel that has a compound curvature. That is, the reflector panel has a convex shape along one direction and a concave shape in another direction. In another aspect of the invention, the collector includes a space frame support structure.

公开(公告)号：US20120042932A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13286047

申请日：2011-10-31

申请人： Cameron G. Wylie ,  Tamir Lance ,  Brian J. Ignaut ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau

发明人： Cameron G. Wylie ,  Tamir Lance ,  Brian J. Ignaut ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： The present invention relates to a solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system. The solar energy collection system includes the collector, a stand that supports the collector and a tracking system that causes the collector to track movements of the sun along at least one axis. The collector includes one or more reflector panels, one or more solar receivers, and a space frame support structure that physically supports the reflector panels and solar receivers. In a particular embodiment, the space frame support structure includes struts that extend through a gap between the reflector panels to support the one or more receivers.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及适用于太阳能收集系统的太阳能收集器。 太阳能收集系统包括收集器，支撑收集器的支架和使收集器沿至少一个轴跟踪太阳运动的跟踪系统。 收集器包括一个或多个反射器面板，一个或多个太阳能接收器和物理地支撑反射器面板和太阳能接收器的空间框架支撑结构。 在特定实施例中，空间框架支撑结构包括延伸穿过反射器面板之间的间隙以支撑一个或多个接收器的支柱。

公开(公告)号：US20110226309A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13117064

申请日：2011-05-26

申请人： Khiem B. Do ,  Kevin R. Langworthy ,  Gianfranco Gabbianelli ,  Eric C. Johnson ,  Dominico P. Julian ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Cameron G. Wylie

发明人： Khiem B. Do ,  Kevin R. Langworthy ,  Gianfranco Gabbianelli ,  Eric C. Johnson ,  Dominico P. Julian ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Cameron G. Wylie

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H02S20/00 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S70/65 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： In one aspect of the present invention, a solar energy collection system that includes multiple longitudinally adjacent collectors is described. The collectors are coupled end to end to form a collector row. Each collector includes a reflector, one or more solar receivers and a support structure. There is a space between the support structures of adjacent collectors in the collector row, where the reflectors of the adjacent collectors extend beyond the underlying support structures to form a substantially continuous reflective surface over the space. A coupling device is positioned in the space between the tube assemblies. The coupling device connects and helps to rotate the support structures of the adjacent collectors. Some embodiments relate to various types of coupling devices and collector arrangements.

摘要翻译： 在本发明的一个方面，描述了包括多个纵向相邻的收集器的太阳能收集系统。 收集器端对端耦合以形成收集器行。 每个收集器包括反射器，一个或多个太阳能接收器和支撑结构。 在收集器列中的相邻集电器的支撑结构之间存在空间，其中相邻集电器的反射器延伸超过下面的支撑结构，以在该空间上形成基本上连续的反射表面。 联接装置位于管组件之间的空间中。 联接装置连接并有助于旋转相邻收集器的支撑结构。 一些实施例涉及各种类型的耦合装置和收集器装置。

公开(公告)号：US20110108091A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12982703

申请日：2010-12-30

申请人： Cameron G. Wylie ,  Tamir Lance ,  Brian J. Ignaut ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau

发明人： Cameron G. Wylie ,  Tamir Lance ,  Brian J. Ignaut ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau

IPC分类号： H01L31/052

CPC分类号： H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： The present invention relates to a solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system. The solar energy collection system includes the collector, a stand that supports the collector and a tracking system that causes the collector to track movements of the sun along at least one axis. The collector includes one or more reflector panels, one or more solar receivers, and a support structure that physically supports the reflector panels and solar receivers. Some designs involve a reflector panel that has a compound curvature. That is, the reflector panel has a convex shape along one direction and a concave shape in another direction. In another aspect of the invention, the collector includes a space frame support structure.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及适用于太阳能收集系统的太阳能收集器。 太阳能收集系统包括收集器，支撑收集器的支架和使收集器沿至少一个轴跟踪太阳运动的跟踪系统。 收集器包括一个或多个反射器面板，一个或多个太阳能接收器以及物理地支撑反射器面板和太阳能接收器的支撑结构。 一些设计涉及具有复合曲率的反射器面板。 也就是说，反射器面板沿着一个方向具有凸形形状并且在另一个方向上具有凹形形状。 在本发明的另一方面，收集器包括空间框架支撑结构。

公开(公告)号：US08071930B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12982703

申请日：2010-12-30

申请人： Cameron G. Wylie ,  Tamir Lance ,  Brian J. Ignaut ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau

发明人： Cameron G. Wylie ,  Tamir Lance ,  Brian J. Ignaut ,  Marc A. Finot ,  Mang V. Chau

IPC分类号： G01C21/02

CPC分类号： H01L31/0547 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： The present invention relates to a solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system. The solar energy collection system includes the collector, a stand that supports the collector and a tracking system that causes the collector to track movements of the sun along at least one axis. The collector includes one or more reflector panels, one or more solar receivers, and a support structure that physically supports the reflector panels and solar receivers. Some designs involve a reflector panel that has a compound curvature. That is, the reflector panel has a convex shape along one direction and a concave shape in another direction. In another aspect of the invention, the collector includes a space frame support structure.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及适用于太阳能收集系统的太阳能收集器。 太阳能收集系统包括收集器，支撑收集器的支架和使收集器沿至少一个轴跟踪太阳运动的跟踪系统。 收集器包括一个或多个反射器面板，一个或多个太阳能接收器以及物理地支撑反射器面板和太阳能接收器的支撑结构。 一些设计涉及具有复合曲率的反射器面板。 也就是说，反射器面板沿着一个方向具有凸形形状并且在另一个方向上具有凹形形状。 在本发明的另一方面，收集器包括空间框架支撑结构。