公开(公告)号：US10042147B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-07

申请号：US15379247

申请日：2016-12-14

申请人： SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific

发明人： Randall B. Olsen

IPC分类号： G02B19/00 ,  G02B7/183

CPC分类号： G02B19/0042 ,  F24S23/745 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  G02B7/183 ,  G02B19/0023

摘要： A glass concentrator mirror assembly and a method for making same. A glass concentrator mirror assembly is configured to reflect sunlight to a receiver in a reflector assembly. The glass concentrator mirror assembly has at least one glass mirror. The at least one glass mirror has a reflective side and a back side. The glass concentrator mirror assembly also has a parabola-forming frame structure for the at least one glass mirror. The parabola-forming frame structure includes a sternum that is fixedly fastened to a spine with the at least one glass mirror therebetween. The parabola-forming frame structure facilitates a substantially parabolic curvature of the at least one glass mirror. The parabola-forming frame structure provides a substantially uniform force along a line of contact between the sternum and the at least one glass mirror.

公开(公告)号：US09821475B1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14064071

申请日：2013-10-25

申请人： Other Lab, LLC

发明人： Peter S. Lynn ,  Saul Griffith ,  Kevin Albert

IPC分类号： B25J9/14 ,  B25J18/06 ,  B25J9/00

CPC分类号： B25J18/06 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/142 ,  F03G6/02 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/428 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S30/48 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/00 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S901/22

摘要： A robotic actuator comprises a mass manufactured bellows, wherein the mass manufactured bellows allows a volume change by localized bending, and wherein the mass manufactured bellows is formed from a material that has a higher strength in at least two axes relative to at most one other axis, and an end effector, wherein the end effector is coupled to the manufactured bellows.

公开(公告)号：US20170160372A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15437488

申请日：2017-02-21

申请人： Ronald P. Corio

发明人： Ronald P. Corio

IPC分类号： G01S3/786 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/46

CPC分类号： G01S3/7861 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A solar tracker assembly comprises a support column, a torsion beam connected to the support column, a mounting mechanism attached to the torsion beam, a drive system connected to the torsion beam, and a torsion limiter connected to an output of the drive system. When an external force causes a level of torsion on the drive system to exceed a pre-set limit the torsion limiter facilitates rotational movement of the solar tracker assembly in the direction of the torsion, thereby allowing the external force to rotate about a pivot axis extending through the torsion beam. Exemplary embodiments also include methods of aligning a plurality of rows of solar trackers.

公开(公告)号：US09581678B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14624930

申请日：2015-02-18

申请人： Ronald P. Corio

发明人： Ronald P. Corio

IPC分类号： G01S3/786 ,  F24J2/46 ,  F24J2/54

CPC分类号： G01S3/7861 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A solar tracker assembly comprises a support column, a torsion beam connected to the support column, a mounting mechanism attached to the torsion beam, a drive system connected to the torsion beam, and a torsion limiter connected to an output of the drive system. When an external force causes a level of torsion on the drive system to exceed a pre-set limit the torsion limiter facilitates rotational movement of the solar tracker assembly in the direction of the torsion, thereby allowing the external force to rotate about a pivot axis extending through the torsion beam. Exemplary embodiments also include methods of aligning a plurality of rows of solar trackers.

摘要翻译： 太阳能跟踪器组件包括支撑柱，连接到支撑柱的扭力梁，连接到扭转梁的安装机构，连接到扭力梁的驱动系统以及连接到驱动系统的输出的扭力限制器。 当外力导致驱动系统上的扭转水平超过预定极限时，扭力限制器便于太阳能跟踪器组件在扭转方向上的旋转运动，从而允许外力围绕延伸的枢转轴线旋转 通过扭转梁。 示例性实施例还包括对准多行太阳能跟踪器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150244309A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14431910

申请日：2013-09-30

申请人： DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

发明人： Toshiyuki Sakai ,  Tetsuya Matsuura ,  Yoshitaka Yasui

IPC分类号： H02S20/32

CPC分类号： H02S20/32 ,  F24S30/428 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S50/60 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S40/44 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A solar panel unit (10) includes a control unit (73) which operates an actuator (41) such that an angle of a solar panel (20) coincides with a predetermined command angle. The control unit (73) performs reset control for resetting the angle of the solar panel (20) misaligned due to strong wind. In the reset control, the actuator (41) is not operated until a predetermined time has passed since the angle of the solar panel (20) was misaligned to wait for the strong wind to stop, and then the actuator (41) is operated to reset the angle of the solar panel (20).

摘要翻译： 太阳能电池板单元（10）包括控制单元（73），其操作致动器（41），使得太阳能电池板（20）的角度与预定的指令角度重合。 控制单元（73）执行复位控制，以重置由于强风导致的太阳能电池板（20）的角度不对准。 在复位控制中，由于太阳能电池板（20）的角度不对准等待强风停止，所以致动器（41）不工作直到经过了预定时间，然后致动器（41）被操作 重置太阳能电池板（20）的角度。

公开(公告)号：US09093582B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13622579

申请日：2012-09-19

申请人： OpTerra Energy Services, Inc.

发明人： Collin Hamilton

IPC分类号： H02N6/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S30/20

CPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/33 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S2025/012 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S30/20 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： A structure capable of folding into a compact form for transporting, and for simple unfolding for attachment to a base, the structure including: two or more hingably interconnected solar panel arrays each having a two or more of solar panels, a solar panel support channel, and a support beam; wherein the two or more solar panels are attached to top portions of the solar panel support channel, and a bottom portion of the solar panel support channel is attached to a top portion of the support beam, the support beam having a hinged joint for cooperating in folding into mutual, near coplanar juxtaposition; and where the structure, when unfolded includes a solar canopy and is T-shaped viewed on end.

摘要翻译： 一种能够折叠成紧凑形式用于运输的结构，并且为了简单地展开以附接到基座，该结构包括：两个或多个可铰接的太阳能电池板阵列，每个太阳能电池板阵列具有两个或更多个太阳能电池板，太阳能电池板支撑通道， 和支撑梁; 其中所述两个或多个太阳能电池板连接到所述太阳能电池板支撑通道的顶部，并且所述太阳能电池板支撑通道的底部附接到所述支撑梁的顶部，所述支撑梁具有用于配合的铰链接头 折叠成相互近平面的并置; 并且当展开时的结构包括太阳能罩，并且在结束时观察为T形。

公开(公告)号：US20150007869A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14292536

申请日：2014-05-30

申请人： Howard STEIN

发明人： Howard STEIN

IPC分类号： H01L31/052 ,  F24J2/38

CPC分类号： F24S50/20 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： The tracking device of the present disclosure includes a platform, support structure, and a cylinder. The cylinder comprises a plunger, an interior space, an aperture, and a fluid within the cylinder. Forward actuation of the plunger within the interior space the fluid to be pushed through the aperture. The platform is operably connected to the plunger, so that movement of the plunger causes the platform to rotate about a pivot point of the support structure. The tracking device can have a solar panel connected to the platform. The tracking device can also be used in any application where tracking would be of use, such as for surveillance, or time-lapse photography.

摘要翻译： 本公开的跟踪装置包括平台，支撑结构和气缸。 气缸包括柱塞，内部空间，孔和气缸内的流体。 柱塞在内部空间内的向前致动将被推动通过孔的流体。 平台可操作地连接到柱塞，使得柱塞的运动导致平台围绕支撑结构的枢转点旋转。 跟踪装置可以具有连接到平台的太阳能电池板。 跟踪设备也可以用于任何使用跟踪的应用中，例如用于监视或延时摄影。

公开(公告)号：US20140366929A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14366379

申请日：2012-12-17

申请人： OR HAMA ENERGY LTD.

发明人： Gilad Blau

IPC分类号： H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/042

CPC分类号： H01L31/0525 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S20/50 ,  F24S23/715 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S30/48 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S40/85 ,  F24S2023/874 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01Q15/162 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H04W8/04 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W60/00 ,  H04W88/14 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

摘要： A system for solar energy utilization is described. The system comprises a solar receiver, a solar energy concentrator mounted on a pole extending from the solar receiver along the main axis of the system, and a solar tracking system. The solar receiver is configured for receiving solar energy from the sun and concentrating the received solar energy at a predetermined spot area. The solar receiver includes a plurality of flexible mirrors independent of each other and radially arranged around a main axis of the system. The flexible mirrors are configured to be either deployed for operation or collapsed, for example for transportation or in the cases of possible damage of the system. The solar energy concentrator is located at the predetermined spot area in which the solar energy reflected from said plurality of flexible mirrors is concentrated, and configured for converting the concentrated reflected energy into electric energy. The solar tracking system is configured for sensing position of the sun and tilting the system for directing the solar receiver towards the sun to receive and reflect maximum sunlight onto the predetermined spot area.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种太阳能利用系统。 该系统包括太阳能收集器，安装在从太阳能接收器沿着系统的主轴延伸的极的太阳能集中器，以及太阳能跟踪系统。 太阳能接收器被配置为从太阳接收太阳能并将接收的太阳能集中在预定的光斑区域。 太阳能接收器包括彼此独立且围绕系统的主轴线径向布置的多个柔性反射镜。 柔性反射镜被配置为被部署用于操作或折叠，例如用于运输或在可能的系统损坏的情况下。 太阳能集中器位于从所述多个柔性反射镜反射的太阳能集中的预定光斑区域，并且被配置为将集中的反射能量转换成电能。 太阳跟踪系统被配置用于感测太阳的位置并倾斜系统以将太阳能接收器引向太阳以接收和反射最大的阳光到预定的光斑区域。

公开(公告)号：US08905016B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13496143

申请日：2010-11-19

申请人： Shoji Sakai ,  Shiro Hayasaka ,  Katsuyoshi Abe ,  Kozo Ito

发明人： Shoji Sakai ,  Shiro Hayasaka ,  Katsuyoshi Abe ,  Kozo Ito

IPC分类号： F24J2/16 ,  F24J2/54

CPC分类号： F24S30/48 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/17 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A heliostat capable of collecting light with high efficiency and having reduced manufacturing and installation costs; and a method of controlling the heliostat. The heliostat includes a reflecting mirror configured to reflect sunlight; and a support mechanism configured to tiltably support the reflecting mirror. The support mechanism has a single supporting column and first and second cylinders. The reflecting mirror is supported at its back surface by a supporting column upper end of the supporting column, a first cylinder upper end of the first cylinder and a second cylinder upper end of the second cylinder in a tiltable manner, which are arranged to form a triangle on the back surface of the reflecting mirror. A gimbal bearing connects the supporting column upper end and the reflecting mirror, the gimbal bearing being configured to be tiltable in two axial directions intersecting with each other.

摘要翻译： 能够高效收集光并降低制造和安装成本的定日镜; 以及控制定日镜的方法。 定日镜包括配置为反射阳光的反射镜; 以及被配置为可倾斜地支撑所述反射镜的支撑机构。 支撑机构具有单个支柱和第一和第二气缸。 反射镜由支撑柱的支撑柱上端支撑在其后表面，第一气缸的第一气缸上端和第二气缸的第二气缸上端以可倾斜的方式安装，以形成 三角形在反射镜的背面。 万向节轴承将支撑柱上端和反射镜相连接，万向轴承构造成可在彼此相交的两个轴向上倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US08763602B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13519697

申请日：2010-12-28

申请人： Robert Lehle

发明人： Robert Lehle

IPC分类号： F24J2/38

CPC分类号： F24S30/452 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S2030/115 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： The invention relates to a device, in particular a heliostat or photovoltaic device, having a stand (12), having a carrier device (14) disposed thereon and mounted rotatably about an azimuth axis (36) on the stand (12) and comprising a rotary beam (18) on which a support frame (17) for receiving at least one reflector (16) or at least one photovoltaic module is pivotally disposed, so that the support frame (17) can pivot about an elevation axis (37), having a hydraulic drive controller (28) actuating at least one hydraulic lift cylinder (25, 26) for inducing the rotary motion about the azimuth axis (36) and at least one hydraulic lift cylinder (27) for inducing the pivot motion about the elevation axis (37), wherein at least one azimuth drive (34) comprising at least the one hydraulic lift cylinder (25, 26) actuating the rotary motion of the rotary beam (18) is disposed in the interior (44) of the rotary beam (18).

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种具有支架（12）的装置，特别是定日镜或光伏装置，其具有设置在其上的托架装置（14），并且围绕支架（12）上的方位轴线（36）可旋转地安装，并且包括 旋转梁（18），其上枢转地布置有用于接收至少一个反射器（16）或至少一个光伏模块的支撑框架（17），使得支撑框架（17）能够绕高度轴线（37）枢转， 具有致动至少一个液压提升缸（25,26）的液压驱动控制器（28），用于引导围绕方位轴线（36）的旋转运动和至少一个液压提升缸（27），用于引导围绕高度的枢转运动 （37），其中至少一个包括至少一个驱动旋转梁（18）的旋转运动的液压提升缸（25,26）的方位驱动器（34）设置在旋转梁的内部（44）中 （18）。