公开(公告)号：US20240426519A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18766638

申请日：2024-07-08

Applicant: PLANET A ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Michael TURK ,  Braden Eric HINES ,  Richard Lee JOHNSON

IPC: F24S20/20 ,  F24S20/00 ,  F24S23/00 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S30/45 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S80/00 ,  F24S80/30

Abstract: A system for collecting and storing solar energy as heat. In some embodiments, the system includes heat transfer passages for collecting and transferring heat, as well as ways of arranging passages to minimize thermal losses and redistribute heat. In some embodiments, the system includes an all-reflective solar collector with a largely clear aperture, using multiple light transfer conduits that rotate with the collector.

公开(公告)号：US20240403977A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18680642

申请日：2024-05-31

Applicant: Solar Unsoiled, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Valerino

IPC: G06Q50/02 ,  F24S21/00 ,  F24S80/00 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06T7/00

Abstract: A method of estimating soiling losses is described herein, which according to one implementation includes generating an image of a surface of a solar panel; inputting the image of a surface of the solar panel into a model; analyzing the image of a surface of the solar panel to determine an estimate of soiling losses; and outputting the estimate of soiling losses.

公开(公告)号：US12044441B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US16151842

申请日：2018-10-04

Applicant: Mark W Miles

Inventor： Mark W Miles

IPC: F24S10/00 ,  F24S10/30 ,  F24S10/70 ,  F24S20/60 ,  F24S40/53 ,  F24S40/60 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S80/30 ,  F24S80/65 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F24S80/00

CPC classification number: F24S10/73 ,  F24S10/30 ,  F24S10/70 ,  F24S20/60 ,  F24S40/53 ,  F24S40/60 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S80/30 ,  F24S80/65 ,  F24S90/00 ,  F24S2010/71 ,  F24S2080/015

Abstract: A solar thermal system is provided. The system comprises at least one solar thermal collector for heating a heat transfer fluid (HTF); and at least one conduit for transporting the HTF into and out of the at least one solar thermal collector; wherein said at least one conduit is of a foam or plastics material.

公开(公告)号：US11441817B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US17048205

申请日：2018-11-09

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Kripa K. Varanasi ,  Susmita Dash ,  Jolet De Ruiter

IPC: F24S20/61 ,  F24S70/20 ,  F24S80/60 ,  F24S80/56 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F24S80/00

Abstract: Articles, systems, and methods in which electromagnetic energy is converted to heat (e.g., for the purpose of inducing or inhibiting phase change of a material disposed over a surface) are generally described.

公开(公告)号：US10851826B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US16514182

申请日：2019-07-17

Applicant: Ironridge, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Ash ,  Shawn Meine ,  Anumeha Narain ,  Clayton Rietz ,  David Taggart

IPC: F16B39/28 ,  F16B39/284 ,  H02S20/23 ,  F16B9/02 ,  F16B39/34 ,  F24S25/615 ,  F24S25/613 ,  F24S80/00 ,  F24S25/60

Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail and rail-less support structures to a shingle roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a connection bracket and flashing device for use in installing solar panel rail support structures. The connection bracket is secured to the flashing device by rotating its base around a threaded connection until it locks in place so that a solar panel rail support guide can be connected to a generally U-shaped connection on the top of the bracket. The apparatus also offers an improved means to cover the penetration point on the flashing to protect it and prevent water from leaking into the roof as well as an improved way to install the apparatus over existing products. An alternate embodiment of the apparatus is offered to support a rail-less pivot mount as well.

公开(公告)号：US10753651B1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US16156303

申请日：2018-10-10

Applicant: Scott Shepard

Inventor： Scott Shepard

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  G02F1/365 ,  H01S3/067 ,  F24S80/00 ,  H02S40/44 ,  H02S40/22 ,  F24S70/10 ,  F24S20/80 ,  F24S23/00 ,  F24S20/70

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for increasing the concentration level, longevity and efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems via optical filtering waveguides. The waveguides can transfer absorbed heat via steam (or other gasses) and water (or other liquids) for subsequent solar thermal (ST) energy conversion and provide low-loss transmission of the filtered light over a grid of PV systems. These include new balloon/bulb type collectors interfacing with the optical filtering waveguides which then mode-couple solar energy into the PVs.

公开(公告)号：US10697670B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-30

申请号：US16194292

申请日：2018-11-17

Applicant: SHANGHAI PARASOL RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD

Inventor： Siliang You ,  Nan Sun ,  Yuda Chen

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  G05B23/02 ,  F24S20/20 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G05D3/12 ,  F24S23/70 ,  G06T7/55 ,  F24S80/00 ,  G01B11/245 ,  G06T7/571

Abstract: A heliostat surface shape detection system and a method based on multi-view image recognition are described. The system includes a multi-view image collector array, a bracket and a computer. The multi-view image collector array is arranged on the bracket so that the main optical axes of image collectors are parallel to each other and point to the heliostat; the multi-view image collector array is connected with the computer via data lines, and transmits the collected image data to the computer for heliostat surface shape calculation.

公开(公告)号：US10584902B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-10

申请号：US15994047

申请日：2018-05-31

Applicant: SOLTEC ENERGIAS RENOVABLES, S.L.

Inventor： Antonio Jose Ros Ruiz ,  Francisco Salinas Ruiz

IPC: F16L3/24 ,  F24S80/00 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F16B7/04 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S30/00

Abstract: The support device for a rotating shaft of a solar tracker comprises a support plate (2) fixed to an upper end of a support column (1), and a clamp (3) comprising a lower clamp section (4) with a foot (7) fixed to the support plate (2) by means of screws (43) and an arcuate seat (9) for a bearing (52), and first and second opposite side clamp sections (5, 6) having upper ends at which there are arranged respective connecting elements (10, 11) connectable in an articulated manner to one another and lower ends at which there are arranged respective fixing and clamping elements (12, 13) configured for fitting onto the foot (7) and for being tightened against one another and against the lower clamp section (4) by means of a tightening screw (14).

公开(公告)号：US10391637B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-27

申请号：US15321586

申请日：2015-06-25

Applicant: MIRAIKIKAI, INC.

Inventor： Tohru Miyake ,  Kazuo Morita ,  Hideto Matsuuchi

IPC: B25J11/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J13/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H02S40/10 ,  A47L9/00 ,  A47L9/04 ,  A47L9/28 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  F24S80/00 ,  F24S40/20

Abstract: Provided is a self-propelled robot that can prevent damage due to dropping of the self-propelled robot and efficiently perform the operation on a flat surface. A self-propelled robot 1 that self-travels on a structure SP having a flat surface SF to perform operation on the flat surface SF of the structure SP, the self-propelled robot includes: a robot main body 2 in which a moving unit 4 for the self-travel is provided; and a controller 30 that controls movement of the robot main body 2. At this point, the controller 30 includes an edge detector 31 that detects an end edge of the flat surface SF, and the controller 30 has a function of controlling activation of the moving unit 4 such that a distance between the end edge of the flat surface SF and the moving unit 4 is maintained to a given extent or more based on a signal from the edge detector 31.

公开(公告)号：US20190154170A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US16238005

申请日：2019-01-02

Applicant: HellermannTyton Corporation

Inventor： Gerard G. Geiger ,  Giovanni Lewinski

IPC: F16L3/04 ,  F24S80/00 ,  H02G3/30 ,  F16L3/13 ,  F16L3/237 ,  F16L3/24 ,  H02S40/00 ,  F16L3/123

Abstract: A method of forming a retaining clip configured to secure an elongate member to a generally planar panel is described herein. The retaining clip includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, and an end wall interconnecting the side walls. The side walls define a gap configured to receive the panel. The retaining clip includes further includes a resilient first cantilevered prong projecting into the gap from the first side wall and a resilient second cantilevered prong projecting from into the first gap from the second side wall. Free ends of the first and second prongs are characterized as having a pair of pointed barbs on distal edges of the first and second prongs. The pointed barbs are configured to increase a removal force required to remove the panel from the first gap. A method of forming such a retaining clip is also described.