公开(公告)号：US20180149390A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-31

申请号：US15884433

申请日：2018-01-31

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryan Linderman ,  Nicholas Barton

IPC: H02S20/32

Abstract: A drive can include a positional sensor within an outer housing of the drive so as to provide an output indicative of a position of the drive. The positional sensor can be an inclinometer. The inclinometer can be used for feedback control of an inclination of the drive. The drive can further include control electronics within the same housing, so as to provide feedback control of a motor of the drive. The control electronics can include an input for receiving a requested inclination and can be configured to drive the motor until the inclinometer outputs a signal indicative of the requested angle.

公开(公告)号：US08881415B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13631775

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: SunPower Corporation

Inventor： Nicholas Barton

IPC: G01B5/25 ,  G01B5/14 ,  F24J2/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/052

CPC classification number: G01B5/14 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/11 ,  F24S2030/12 ,  G01B5/25 ,  H01L31/0525 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An alignment tool for aligning torque tubes of the solar collection system can include a rigid body member and two laterally extending alignment arms. Optionally, the alignment arms can include releasable clamps that can engage and disengage without the use of tools. The tool can be designed to straddle a sun-tracking drive of a sun-tracking solar system. Thus, the tool can be used both during initial construction as well as after construction is complete for alignment purposes.

Abstract translation: 用于对准太阳能收集系统的扭矩管的对准工具可以包括刚性本体构件和两个横向延伸的对准臂。 可选地，对准臂可以包括可释放的夹具，其能够在不使用工具的情况下接合和脱离。 该工具可以设计成跨越太阳跟踪太阳系的太阳跟踪驱动。 因此，该工具可以在初始构造期间以及在构造完成之后用于对准目的。

公开(公告)号：US20140182577A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13730592

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: SunPower Corporation

Inventor： Ryan Linderman ,  Nicholas Barton

IPC: F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/40

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/80 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A drive can include a positional sensor within an outer housing of the drive so as to provide an output indicative of a position of the drive. The positional sensor can be an inclinometer. The inclinometer can be used for feedback control of an inclination of the drive. The drive can further include control electronics within the same housing, so as to provide feedback control of a motor of the drive. The control electronics can include an input for receiving a requested inclination and can be configured to drive the motor until the inclinometer outputs a signal indicative of the requested angle.

Abstract translation: 驱动器可以包括在驱动器的外壳内的位置传感器，以便提供指示驱动器的位置的输出。 位置传感器可以是倾角仪。 倾角仪可用于驱动器倾斜度的反馈控制。 驱动器还可以包括在同一外壳内的控制电子元件，以便提供驱动器电动机的反馈控制。 控制电子设备可以包括用于接收所请求的倾斜度的输入，并且可以被配置为驱动马达，直到倾斜仪输出指示所请求的角度的信号。

公开(公告)号：US10520224B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-31

申请号：US15884433

申请日：2018-01-31

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryan Linderman ,  Nicholas Barton

IPC: F24S50/20 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S50/80 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/00

Abstract: A drive can include a positional sensor within an outer housing of the drive so as to provide an output indicative of a position of the drive. The positional sensor can be an inclinometer. The inclinometer can be used for feedback control of an inclination of the drive. The drive can further include control electronics within the same housing, so as to provide feedback control of a motor of the drive. The control electronics can include an input for receiving a requested inclination and can be configured to drive the motor until the inclinometer outputs a signal indicative of the requested angle.

公开(公告)号：US09455664B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14714002

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Nicholas Barton

IPC: H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F24J2/54

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49863

Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices made with bearings formed from sheet material. These bearings can be optionally formed so as to provide tool-less connections to their associated bearing housings. The bearings can be formed with an open configuration allowing a shaft to be inserted into an open bite of the bearing. Optionally, the bearing can be made from an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene plastic material. Additionally, two open-type bearing assemblies can be mounted axially offset and opposed to one another.

公开(公告)号：US20150270803A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14714002

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Nicholas Barton

IPC: H02S20/32

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49863

Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices made with bearings formed from sheet material. These bearings can be optionally formed so as to provide tool-less connections to their associated bearing housings. The bearings can be formed with an open configuration allowing a shaft to be inserted into an open bite of the bearing. Optionally, the bearing can be made from an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene plastic material. Additionally, two open-type bearing assemblies can be mounted axially offset and opposed to one another.

Abstract translation: 太阳能收集系统可以包括由片状材料形成的轴承制成的支撑装置。 这些轴承可以可选地形成为提供与其相关联的轴承座的无工具连接。 轴承可以形成为允许轴插入到轴承的开口中的打开构造。 任选地，轴承可以由超高分子量聚乙烯塑料材料制成。 此外，两个开放式轴承组件可以轴向偏置并彼此相对安装。

公开(公告)号：US20150128437A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14536374

申请日：2014-11-07

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Nicholas Barton

IPC: G01B5/14

CPC classification number: G01B5/14 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/11 ,  F24S2030/12 ,  G01B5/25 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An alignment tool for aligning torque tubes of the solar collection system can include a rigid body member and two laterally extending alignment arms. Optionally, the alignment arms can include releasable clamps that can engage and disengage without the use of tools. The tool can be designed to straddle a sun-tracking drive of a sun-tracking solar system. Thus, the tool can be used both during initial construction as well as after construction is complete for alignment purposes.

Abstract translation: 用于对准太阳能收集系统的扭矩管的对准工具可以包括刚性本体构件和两个横向延伸的对准臂。 可选地，对准臂可以包括可释放的夹具，其能够在不使用工具的情况下接合和脱离。 该工具可以设计成跨越太阳跟踪太阳系的太阳跟踪驱动。 因此，该工具可以在初始构造期间以及在构造完成之后用于对准目的。

公开(公告)号：US09746655B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14550823

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Brian Wares ,  Charles Almy ,  Nicholas Barton

IPC: G02B19/00 ,  H01L31/0525 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H01L31/054

CPC classification number: G02B19/0042 ,  F24S25/12 ,  G02B19/0023 ,  H01L31/0525 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T29/49945

Abstract: A solar concentrator assembly can include mirror assemblies that are connected to pivotable frames with locating connections. The locating connections can be in the form of cam devices or tool-less connections formed by snap fitting devices as well as tool-less cam devices.

公开(公告)号：US20160273808A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15166655

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryan Linderman ,  Nicholas Barton

IPC: F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/40

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/80 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A drive can include a positional sensor within an outer housing of the drive so as to provide an output indicative of a position of the drive. The positional sensor can be an inclinometer. The inclinometer can be used for feedback control of an inclination of the drive. The drive can further include control electronics within the same housing, so as to provide feedback control of a motor of the drive. The control electronics can include an input for receiving a requested inclination and can be configured to drive the motor until the inclinometer outputs a signal indicative of the requested angle.

Abstract translation: 驱动器可以包括在驱动器的外壳内的位置传感器，以便提供指示驱动器的位置的输出。 位置传感器可以是倾角仪。 倾角仪可用于驱动器倾斜度的反馈控制。 驱动器还可以包括在同一外壳内的控制电子元件，以便提供驱动器电动机的反馈控制。 控制电子设备可以包括用于接收所请求的倾斜度的输入，并且可以被配置为驱动马达，直到倾斜仪输出指示所请求的角度的信号。

公开(公告)号：US09353970B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13730592

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: SunPower Corporation

Inventor： Ryan Linderman ,  Nicholas Barton

IPC: F24J2/38 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24J2/54

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/80 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A drive can include a positional sensor within an outer housing of the drive so as to provide an output indicative of a position of the drive. The positional sensor can be an inclinometer. The inclinometer can be used for feedback control of an inclination of the drive. The drive can further include control electronics within the same housing, so as to provide feedback control of a motor of the drive. The control electronics can include an input for receiving a requested inclination and can be configured to drive the motor until the inclinometer outputs a signal indicative of the requested angle.

Abstract translation: 驱动器可以包括在驱动器的外壳内的位置传感器，以便提供指示驱动器的位置的输出。 位置传感器可以是倾角仪。 倾角仪可用于驱动器倾斜度的反馈控制。 驱动器还可以包括在同一外壳内的控制电子元件，以便提供驱动器电动机的反馈控制。 控制电子设备可以包括用于接收所请求的倾斜度的输入，并且可以被配置为驱动马达，直到倾斜仪输出指示所请求的角度的信号。