Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
126605000 | Motor | 50 |
20080257335 | ENCLOSED SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector includes a plurality of elongated parabolic reflectors mounted within a glass-topped enclosure for pivotal movement such that each reflector is incrementally pivoted throughout the course of a day to remain substantially perpendicular to the sun. The incremental pivotal movement is caused by a motor energized from a solar switch having solar cells that also pivot throughout the day so that in one position of the switch, no electricity is being generated and transferred to the motor, but in a second position, the switch receives solar radiation and energizes the motor to again incrementally pivot each reflector along with the solar switch. The reflectors are therefore incrementally pivoted throughout the course of a day to follow the sun for optimal collection of solar radiation which is used to heat liquid carried by tubes positioned at the axis of generation of the parabolic reflectors and/or strips of solar cell material so that electricity can be generated alone, liquid heated alone, or liquid heated and electricity generated simultaneously. | 10-23-2008 |
20090056700 | SUN TRACKING SYSTEM FOR A SOLAR PANEL - A sun tracking system includes a first, and a second photo sensors, separately mounted on a solar panel on two positions apart from one another and symmetrical with respect to a center of the panel. A first sleeve surrounds the first photosensor; a second sleeve surrounds the second photosensor. Each of the sleeves has an inclined opening with reference to the surface of the panel. | 03-05-2009 |
20090183731 | PARABOLIC SOLAR TROUGH SYSTEMS WITH ROTARY TRACKING MEANS - The inventive solar trough field system (A) comprises multiple parabolic reflectors ( | 07-23-2009 |
20090301467 | Control Method and Device for Quasi-Uniaxial Sun Chase of Solar Panels - The present invention relates to a control method and device for quasi-uniaxial sun chase of solar panels. The present method uses uniaxial driving to perform real-time tracking of the zodiacal longitude position of solar “daily periodic change”, then abiding by seasonal “annual periodic change” to perform tracking fine tuning of less 0.25 degrees per day on celestial sphere declination. The present device includes a supporting unit with two corresponding holders on the end face, a frame body for solar panel installation configured between the said two holders, and a control mechanism including a setting unit as well as an enable unit connected to the frame body. Thereby, in addition to real-time correction to the corresponding position of the solar panel to Sun by setting the control mechanism to allow the solar panel to acquire higher incident solar energy. The present invention provides a simple device structure with lower operation power consumption. | 12-10-2009 |
20090308377 | OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH A TRANSPARENT SPHERE AND USE OF THE SAME - The invention relates to an optical system comprising a transparent ball, particularly filled with a transparent liquid. Direct sunlight that is incident on the ball area exposed to the sun is reflected on the opposite, internal face of the hollow ball by means of a rotary mirror in such a way that the focus of the radiation field is reproduced in the center of the hollow ball. Solar converters can thus be statically disposed in the center of the hollow ball and are preferably provided with only one twisting means in order to permanently keep the solar converters in an ideal alignment relative to the focused sunlight. | 12-17-2009 |
20100012113 | SOLAR TRACKER WITH TWO AXES - Aims at a dual-axis solar tracker that you can perform an unlimited rotation in either of two directions around the vertical axis, thus there is no need to undo the way I walk all day long, from the position of the follower at the end of days wing position occupied by the next day. | 01-21-2010 |
20100071683 | Fresnel solar collector arrangement - The invention relates to a Fresnel solar collector arrangement consisting essentially of a receiver ( | 03-25-2010 |
20100071684 | SOLAR PANEL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - The present invention provides methods and systems for a solar panel adjustment device, including a solar panel having a first end and a second end for receiving sunlight, a first pivot frame engaged to the first end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel, a second pivot frame engaged to the second end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel, and at least one drive means for adjusting the first pivot frame and the second pivot frame independently of one another | 03-25-2010 |
20100175686 | Solar Energy Collector - A device for collecting solar energy is disclosed. The collector includes a collecting structure, a reflecting structure and a motor. The collecting structure is composed of a mounting frame and a plurality of collecting panels disposed around the mounting frame. The reflecting structure is composed of a stand and a reflecting board supported by the stand. The motor rotates the collector or reflector for tracingly reflecting sunbeams and collecting solar energy with mobility. | 07-15-2010 |
20100206296 | PARABOLIC SOLAR COLLECTOR - A passive solar collector utilizes a support constructed of precisely machined foam to simplify the construction and calibration of the reflective surface. Further improvements include sensor-based positioning, and a receiver having inflow and outflow conduits adapted to improve thermal efficiency. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212655 | POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR COLLECTION - In some implementations, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a plurality of solar reflectors; a plurality of support rods each coupled to one of the plurality of solar reflectors; a plurality of control plates including a plurality of first openings; a tension plate providing a force to position the plurality of support rods in each of the plurality of first openings; and a driver to move at least one of the plurality of control plates, the movement of the at least one of the plurality of control plates further moving the tension plate, the plurality of support rods, and the plurality of solar reflectors. Related apparatus and methods are also described. | 08-26-2010 |
20100229851 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY - A drive mechanism for a solar concentrator assembly. In one embodiment, a drive mechanism for a linear solar concentrator assembly which includes an elongate reflector support frame which is rotatable about an axis which is parallel to the length of the frame and is defined by a support for the frame includes: a first elongate arm fixable at one end to the frame for rotation about the axis with the frame; a second elongate arm rotatable at one end about the axis independently of the first arm; a first reversible linear drive device coupled between the second arm and the first arm which is operable to rotate the first arm about the axis relative to the second arm; and a second reversible linear drive device coupled between the support and the second arm which is operable to rotate the second arm about the axis. | 09-16-2010 |
20100258110 | Modular Pivotable Solar Collector Arrangement - The invention relates to a modular solar collector arrangement, comprising a first supporting stand at a first end of the solar collector arrangement, the first supporting stand having at its upper end a first pivot bearing point defining a pivotal axis extending in longitudinal direction of the solar collector arrangement, a second supporting stand at a second end of the solar collector arrangement opposite to the first end in the longitudinal direction, the second supporting stand having at its upper end a second pivot bearing point of the pivotal axis, an intermediate supporting stand extending in vertical direction and having at its upper end an intermediate pivot bearing point of the pivotal axis, the intermediate supporting stand further comprising at its lower end at least two intermediate bases being arranged in a distance orthogonal to the longitudinal direction to each other, a first solar collector unit comprising at least one solar collector panel and a first unit frame to which the panel is mounted, the unit frame being pivotally mounted to the first pivot bearing point and an intermediate pivot bearing point, and a second solar collector unit comprising at least one solar collector panel and a second unit frame to which the panel is mounted, the unit frame being pivotally mounted to the second pivot bearing point and an intermediate pivot bearing point, a pivotal drive assembly comprising an x-drive unit and an x-coupling coupled between the x-drive unit and at least one unit frame for transferring a pivotal force from the x-drive unit to the unit frame for pivoting the unit frame around an x-axis extending in longitudinal direction of the arrangement, wherein each unit frame is mechanically coupled to its adjacent unit frame to transfer the pivotal force. | 10-14-2010 |
20110017199 | Apparatus and Method for Collecting and Distributing Radiation - The present invention provides for a hybrid solar radiation collection and distribution system comprising both passive solar and active solar components, generating electric potential, generating heat, and distributing visible light to numerous endpoints. | 01-27-2011 |
20110041834 | Two-Axes Solar Tracker System and Apparatus for Solar Panel and Likes - The present invention relates to a simplified and lower cost two-axes tracker for solar PV (photovoltaic) or CPV (concentrated photovoltaic) solar panel, as well as heliostat solar reflectors and solar Stirling engine. In particular, the disclosure addresses a simplified and gravity centered tracker structure with low cost single or dual linear actuators mounted on the side of ground post which is easier for replacement and maintenance at lower cost. | 02-24-2011 |
20110174295 | DIRECTABLE SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS - The invention relates to improvements in orientable solar panel array systems of the type of solar panel arrays comprising a plurality of panels ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110180058 | SOLAR AIR HEATING DEVICE - A solar air heating module is provided including an air entrance situated proximate to a bottom of the module and an air exit situated proximate to the top of the module; a back film, having a plurality of conical solar collectors extending perpendicularly therefrom; a front film in contact with the collectors to prevent air from escaping between the entrance and the exit; wherein air, when entering the entrance, passes by the collectors to mix with heated air before reaching the exit. Alternatively the collectors may be aligned wherein each collector is secured to adjacent collectors by plates or a strap to allow the module to be folded or rolled up for storage. | 07-28-2011 |
20110253125 | SUN TRACKING SYSTEM - A sun tracking system includes a reduction device of a servo motor, multiple shafts, multiple couplers, and at least two rows of cylinders and each row having at least two cylinders, a solar panel, multiple pivotal connection units and multiple sliding units. The reduction device of a servo motor drives the cylinders of the first and second rows of cylinders which drive other cylinders. The cylinders of the first row of cylinders are pivotably connected to the solar panel and the cylinders of the second row of cylinders are movably connected to the solar panel. By the cylinders of the same row moving upward or downward while the cylinders of the other row moving downward or upward, the panel is controlled to aim the sun. | 10-20-2011 |
20120111318 | APPARATUS FOR TRACKING AND CONDENSING SUNLIGHT OF WALL INSTALLATION TYPE - Disclosed is an apparatus for tracking and condensing sunlight of a wall installation type which tracks the position of the Sun and efficiently condenses sunlight according to variations of an altitude or orbit of the sun by installing a sunlight condensing device for adjusting an angle onto a wall. An apparatus for tracking and condensing sunlight of a wall installation type, comprises: a wall means | 05-10-2012 |
20120279488 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR CONSTRUCTION - The solar concentrator includes a base with a support frame that is rotatably connected thereto. A torsion box is tiltably mounted to the support frame to provide a wide range of movement of the torsion box and the finish surface thereon, which is preferably of a single plane parabolic shape that carries linear mirror strips. A receiver is mounted above the surface of the mirror strips at the focus of the parabola by a bracket to optimize reflection of radiation thereto. Plumbing transports liquid, such as water, through the receiver for heating thereof for various purposes, such as water desalinization. Thus, the solar concentrator is an optimized low cost and easy to manufacture solar concentrator. | 11-08-2012 |
20130037018 | SOLAR HEAT COLLECTING SYSTEM - A solar heat collecting system includes a collecting mirror, a receiver, an electrical control unit for controlling the collecting mirror to track the sun, a projection mirror disposed coaxially and integrally with the collecting mirror and the focus of which is coincident with that of the collecting mirror, a through hole disposed at the collecting mirror and the size of which is larger than that of the light spot of the projection mirror and far smaller than the through hole of the collecting mirror, and a reflecting mirror disposed at the side of the collecting mirror opposite to the projection mirror. The receiver is fixedly disposed at the extending direction of the primary optical axis line of the reflecting mirror. A first motor, disposed at the primary optical axis line for driving the whole mirror assembly, is connected to the electrical control unit and runs under control thereof. | 02-14-2013 |
20130047977 | Carousel Heliostat Having Louvered Horizontal Mirrors For Solar Tower Systems - A low profile heliostat with elongated louvered mirror segments is provided. Its envelope of revolution has the shape of a flat disc to enable heliostat fields with very high ground coverage ratio. The heliostat's disc-shaped footprint rotates around a substantially vertical axis (akin to a carousel). The short dimension of the mirror segments is drastically shorter than the disc's diameter. Embodiments are described in which the motion relies on two concentric rings, which are individually rotated around a vertical axis. The lower ring acts as a platform providing mainly azimuth tracking, carrying the upper ring. The differential rotation between the upper ring and the lower ring is translated into a rotation of the mirror segments around a second, perpendicular, axis and used for elevation tracking. Disc-shaped heliostat with D-shaped cut-offs are described, to facilitate the required maintenance access even in highly dense heliostat fields. | 02-28-2013 |
20130112189 | SOLAR STEAM GENERATION - Systems and methods for solar steam generation are described. The systems and methods include moving at least one frame mounted optical focusing lens to track the sun in two axes and disposing a water boiler at a focus of each optical focusing lens. Raw water is pumped through an inlet at a bottom of each boiler and solar energy is concentrated, using each optical focusing lens, on each boiler, heating the raw water in each boiler and evaporating steam from the raw water. The steam exits each boiler, via a steam outlet pipe. Remaining salts and solids in each boiler are ground by rotation of salt grinding-cleaning gears. These ground salts and solids are drained and/or pumped out of each boiler from an exit in the bottom of each boiler. | 05-09-2013 |
20130233299 | NON-TRACKING SOLAR RADIATION COLLECTOR - A solar collection system includes a double parabolic reflector and a light trap. The solar collection system also includes a lens configured to receive light from the double parabolic reflector and focus the reflected light into the light trap. The system may be configured to resist seismic activity and extreme weather conditions. | 09-12-2013 |
20130333689 | DUAL AXIS SYNCHRONIZED TRACKING SYSTEM - There is disclosed a dual axis tracking system ( | 12-19-2013 |
20130333690 | SOLAR TRACKER - Solar tracker comprising a pedestal ( | 12-19-2013 |
20140090638 | SUN TRACKING SYSTEM - A sun tracking solar power generation system can include drive members for driving a plurality of parallel sun tracking assemblies. The drive components of the drive system can be arranged in a recess or trench created in the ground. This arrangement can reduce the material and labor costs for constructing a solar power system. | 04-03-2014 |
20150128930 | SUN TRACKING MECHANISM - A sun tracking mechanism is provided for solar power generation, including a power unit, a linear actuator and at least two universal joints. The sun tracking mechanism outputs an angle of high precision by two axial directions provided from the universal joints, the power unit and the linear actuator. A solar power module disposed on the sun tracking mechanism generates electricity in the best light incident angle. In addition, the linear actuator provides an auxiliary supporting force to improve the wind-resistant capability. | 05-14-2015 |
20150323224 | Concentrating Solar Collector with Trough, Tracking, Receiver Tube system - For concentrating solar systems, a trough, tracking system and receiver tube where the trough consists of a frame structure and vertical supports to form a parabolic shape, the trough movement is from the edges using cables (ropes) like a cradle movement, tracking system includes a variable speed cable pulling mechanism to track with sun. The tracking system further includes a controller. The tracking system further includes cables tied to the edges of the trough frame, which are pulled from the center. The tracking system further includes shaft below the trough at the center that winds and unwinds cables like a coil. An actuator and a gear is attached to the shaft structure such that actuator provides a variable and controllable driving force to the tracking mechanism to allow for controlled rotation of each solar collector assembly around its respective longitudinal axis according to sun's position at a given time and location. The receiver tube structure is either double pass (with U turn) or multi-pass (with S-shaped) and covered on top with reflective concentrating shape and with glass at the bottom to provide insulation. | 11-12-2015 |
20150377520 | Tracking Device for Solar Modules - A tracking device for solar modules includes a post for purposes of the indirect and/or direct arrangement of a cradle unit, which can be rotated via a rotary joint about an axis of rotation, wherein the cradle unit comprises two force introduction regions, opposed with respect to the rotary joint, for purposes of rotating the cradle unit, wherein a force introduction takes place by a substantially circular segment-shaped guide element, and wherein a radius of the substantially circular segment-shaped guide element corresponds to a distance between the respective force introduction region and the rotary joint. | 12-31-2015 |
20160195303 | SOLAR TRACKER DRIVE MOUNT | 07-07-2016 |
126606000 | Gearing | 19 |
20080308091 | Single Axis Solar Tracking System - A solar tracking system with a torque tube supporting solar panels. Columns support the system and have bearings for rotation of the torque tube. A drive is coupled to the torque tube and is driven by a gearbox, such as a worm gear assembly, for rotating the array of solar panels to follow the sun's diurnal motion. The array can rotate in an opposite direction, or backtrack, to prevent shadowing from one module row to another. Multiple gearboxes can be mechanically linked by drive shafts and driven by a single motor. The drive shafts may incorporate universal joints for uneven terrain or staggered configurations. Harmonic dampers can be affixed to the solar panels to decouple wind forces which allows the use of larger solar panels. | 12-18-2008 |
20090056701 | Linear fresnel solar arrays and drives therefor - Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays. Drives and drive systems are described herein that may provide improved rotational positioning, movement, and/or rotational positional sensing. For example, drives and drive systems are provided which allow operation through a variable frequency drive. The components and methods described herein may be used together in any combination in a solar collector system, or they may be used separately in different solar collector systems. | 03-05-2009 |
20090314280 | Apparatus and A Method for Solar Tracking and Concentration af Incident Solar Radiation for Power Generation - A method and an apparatus are presented for solar tracking and concentration of incident solar radiation for power generation. The apparatus includes a solar tracking system, an optical concentrator system and a radiation collection device. The solar tracking system includes a right ascension track and a declination track for dual axis solar tracking along equatorial coordinates of the sun, wherein the right ascension track and the declination track are driven at their respective rims. The optical concentrator system is moved by the solar tracking system to concentrate the incident solar radiation into a stationary focal point. The radiation collection device couples concentrated incident solar radiation to a power generation means. The radiation collection device is disposed proximate the stationary focal point to collect the incident solar radiation. | 12-24-2009 |
20100024802 | HELIOSTAT SUPPORT AND DRIVE MECHANISM - A heliostat support and drive mechanism ( | 02-04-2010 |
20110232631 | MOSAIC SOLAR COLLECTOR - A panel of flat mirrors reflect light towards one or more locations. The light reaching the one or more locations is converted into another form of energy. | 09-29-2011 |
20110240007 | HELIOSTAT REPOSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for providing real time control of a heliostat array or CPV/PV module that reduces actuation cost, the disclosure reduces the fixed cost of calibrating and repositioning an individual surface. This simultaneously removes the core engineering assumption that drives the development of large trackers, and enables a system and method to cost effectively track a small surface. In addition to lower initial capital cost, a small heliostat or solar tracker can be pre-assembled, mass-produced, and shipped more easily. Smaller mechanisms can also be installed with simple hand tools and do not require installers to rent expensive cranes or installation equipment. | 10-06-2011 |
20120073565 | SINGLE-AXIS SOLAR TRACKER AND SOLAR POWER INSTALLATION - The present invention relates to a single-axis solar tracker and solar power installation. The tracker comprising:
| 03-29-2012 |
20120152233 | SOLAR COLLECTOR AND COOPERATIVE SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM - To secure stable heat collection efficiency and a safe and less expensive support/driving mechanism, a solar collector includes a tracking unit rotatably arranged around a drive shaft. The tracking unit includes a heat collection tube disposed in a longitudinal direction of the tracking unit and converts sunlight into heat. A collector has a reflection panel having a concave cross section in a lateral direction thereof for reflecting sunlight on the heat collection tube and a support member supporting the reflection panel from the backside. The heat collection tube 30 is fixed to the collector. The support member includes a tubular main pipe at a lowermost portion and in the longitudinal direction of the support member, and a plurality of flat support frames fixed to the upper portion of the main pipe in the lateral direction and vertically fixed to the backside of the reflection panel along the concave portion. | 06-21-2012 |
20120180780 | SOLAR PANEL SUN-TRACING EQUIPMENT - A solar panel sun-tracing equipment includes a support stand unit comprising multiple stands, an axle holder pivotally supported on the stands and a plurality of transverse rods pivotally mounted in the elongated axle holder, a plurality of solar panels supported on the transverse rod, and a power drive comprising a first driving mechanism operable to move the elongated axle holder in biasing the solar panels in the X-axis direction and a second driving mechanism operable to move the elongated axle holder in biasing the solar panels in the Y-axis direction. | 07-19-2012 |
20120279489 | Tracking Device - A tracking device is disclosed for a unit, in particular a solar collector, to be directed toward a moving object. The tracking device has a bracket, which carries the unit and which is accommodated on a shaft that can be rotated about an azimuth axis by means of a hydraulic azimuth drive. Furthermore, the tracking device has a hydraulically adjustable tilting device for tilting the bracket, wherein a support of the shaft and the azimuth drive are arranged on or in a housing. At least one section of the shaft having the support thereof, the azimuth drive, and a pressure medium tank having pressure medium for supplying the azimuth drive and the tilting device are arranged in a common cavity of the housing. | 11-08-2012 |
20130042856 | Solar Energy Positioning System Using Cable Drives and Two Axis Pivot - A system for positioning a heliostat mirror or a solar collector includes a support structure, a pivot mechanism adapted to pivot the heliostat mirror or solar collector about a first generally horizontal axis and about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis, the pivot mechanism is attached to a rear side of the heliostat mirror or solar collector and attached to the support structure. The system also includes a first cable drive actuator having a first motor, driving a first cable spool, and a first cable attached at a proximal end to the first cable spool and attached at a distal end to the heliostat mirror or solar collector, and a second cable drive actuator having a second motor driving a second cable spool, and a second cable attached at a proximal end to the second cable spool and attached to the heliostat mirror or solar collector. | 02-21-2013 |
20130056000 | Solar Reflection Apparatus - A solar reflection apparatus ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130098355 | Parabolic Trough Solar Reflector With An Independently Supported Collector Tube - A parabolic trough solar collector system has a parabolic reflector used with an independently supported collector tube. The parabolic reflector has a reflective surface formed on a reflective surface support structure, supported by a circular support beam. This assembly rests on a plurality of support and drive rollers supported by a roller support arm, supported by a roller support column. The parabolic reflector assembly rotates against the rollers along a single axis to maintain a focus line of the parabolic reflector surface at the same location as the center of the circle described by the outer edge of the circular support beam. Located at this same focus line is the independently supported collector tube not attached to the parabolic trough reflector. The collector tube is supported on pipe roller hangers, which in turn are supported by a wire catenary system connected to support towers which straddle the parabolic reflector. | 04-25-2013 |
20140053825 | GANGED SINGLE AXIS SOLAR TRACKER AND ITS DRIVE SYSTEM - The present invention involves a ganged single axis solar tracker and its drive system having at least two rows of solar trackers and a drive mechanism. Each tracker row shares one common rotation axis and the at least two tracker rows are placed in parallel. At least one torque arm is rigidly and perpendicularly connected to the each tracker rotation axis. The drive mechanism has at least one rotary actuator, such as a slew drive, whose rotation axis is parallel to the tracker rotation axes. At least one drive torque arm is rigidly and perpendicularly connected to the drive rotation axis. The drive torque arm and the tracker torque arms are hinge connected with a series of rigid beams. The linkage beams are perpendicular to the tracker and drive rotation axes. The rotary drive rotates and creates a rotation movement. The drive torque arm follows the rotation movement of the drive, which consequently converts a linear push-pull movement in the linkage beams. The linkage beams push and pull the tracker torque arms, rocking the at least two rows of solar trackers to rotate about their axes and to follow the sun's movement. | 02-27-2014 |
20150068513 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR CONSTRUCTION WITH CHROMED TORSION BOX - The solar concentrator includes a base with a support frame that is rotatably connected thereto. A torsion box is tiltably mounted to the support frame to provide a wide range of movement of the torsion box and the finish surface thereon, which is preferably of a single plane parabolic shape that carries a layer of highly reflective chrome material. A receiver is mounted above the surface of the chrome layer at the focus of the parabola by a bracket to optimize reflection of radiation thereto. Plumbing transports liquid, such as water, through the receiver for heating thereof for various purposes, such as water desalinization. Thus, the solar concentrator is an optimized low cost and easy to manufacture solar concentrator. | 03-12-2015 |
20160003496 | MODULAR SOLAR FIELD - A solar thermal energy system ( | 01-07-2016 |
20160084533 | BIASED DRIVE ASSEMBLIES FOR HELIOSTATS - A drive assembly for a heliostat is described, wherein the drive assembly may be configured to dynamically adjust the position of an attached reflector in concentrated solar power applications. The drive assembly may be further configured to provide for biasing of the reflector to reduce backlash due to external loads. The biasing force may be provided by at least one of a spring, counterweight, or offset of the center of gravity of the reflector or other attachment, or some combination thereof. | 03-24-2016 |
20160377325 | BALANCED SOLAR TRACKER CLAMP - In an example, the present invention provides a solar tracker apparatus. In an example, the apparatus comprises a center of mass with an adjustable hanger assembly configured with a clam shell clamp assembly on the adjustable hanger assembly and a cylindrical torque tube comprising a plurality of torque tubes configured together in a continuous length from a first end to a second end such that the center of mass is aligned with a center of rotation of the cylindrical torque tubes to reduce a load of a drive motor operably coupled to the cylindrical torque tube. Further details of the present example, among others, can be found throughout the present specification and more particularly below. | 12-29-2016 |
20170234580 | APPARATUSES AND ASSEMBLIES FOR A SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION | 08-17-2017 |