| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 126696000 | Reflector support | 18 |
| 20090272375 | Radiation collector - Disclosed is a radiation collector comprising a pressure cell which is subdivided into a first pressure chamber and a second pressure chamber by means of the concentrator. The small pressure difference between the pressure chambers keeps the concentrator operational in a beam-concentrating form and reduces the wear on the reflective layer of the concentrator. The radiation collector further comprises adequately designed means for establishing the desired pressure in the respective pressure chamber, said means making it possible to compensate changes of the pressure chamber volume resulting from wind load, for example. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090314283 | Support of heat collectors in solar energy collectors - Examples and variations of apparatus and Methods for concentrating solar radiation are disclosed. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100000522 | MASS PRODUCIBLE SOLAR COLLECTOR - Provided is a solar collector assembly that can be manufactured, assembled, and maintained efficiently. A number of arrays that include one or more reflective material formed in a parabolic shape can be attached to a backbone. The backbone is attached to a polar support that is positioned at or near the center of gravity for the solar collector assembly. The polar support at or near the center of gravity allows the entire assembly to be tilted, rotated and/or lowered for various purposes (e.g., service, maintenance, safety). The solar collector assembly can be transported as modular units and/or in a partially assembled state. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100206303 | Solar Concentrator Truss Assemblies - Solar concentrator truss assemblies and arrays of solar concentrator truss assemblies are disclosed. The solar concentrator truss assembly has a V-shaped frame joined with a solar panel to form a triangulated truss. The solar concentrator truss assembly is lightweight and strong, and does not require extensive additional structural support for installation. The array of solar concentrator truss assemblies is motion controlled by a computer to move the array into preferable positions with regards to sunlight. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110017203 | FLEXIBLE SELF-SUPPORTING REFLECTOR FOR A PARABOLIC TROUGH - The invention relates to a self-supporting reflector for a parabolic trough, the parabolic trough itself, a process for preparing the reflector, a process for preparing the parabolic trough, and the use of the reflector. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110180059 | SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEM - In order to increase the efficiency of a solar thermal system, it is proposed that a measuring robot movable in the longitudinal extension, which can measure the radiance distribution directed at the receiver tube along the receiver and therefore can check if the reflectors of the system are correctly adjusted, be placed on the cover of the receiver, which is supported in a raised manner. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110220098 | SOLAR ENERGY REFLECTOR - Solar energy reflectors ( | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120160235 | SPACE FRAME FOR A SOLAR COLLECTOR - Space frames incorporating flanged chords and struts with receiving spaces configured to receive at least portions of the chord flanges without the need for connector nodes that are separate from the chords. For example, a space frame can include a strut, a first chord, and a second chord. The first chord can have a first flange and a second flange fixed relative to the first flange. The second chord can have a third flange. The strut can include receiving spaces configured to receive portions of the first flange and the third flange. The strut can be secured relative to the first and second chords and the space frame can support a reflective surface configured to focus electromagnetic radiation. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120160236 | LOCATING CONNECTORS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING SOLAR HARDWARE - A solar concentrator assembly can include edge solar receiver 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. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120204863 | Solar Collector - This invention presents a trough-shaped solar collector. The solar collector includes a trough-shaped reflector for concentrating incoming solar rays upon a focal axis. The reflector includes a flexible reflective film having a concave reflective surface. The reflective film is braced by a bulkhead-and-rod frame that is disposed inside the concave space created by the reflective surface of the reflective film. The reflective film is placed in longitudinal tension using spring clamps, and is intermediately held against bulkhead members using straps. The solar collector has a variety of support rod patterns to maintain the integrity of the bulkhead-and-rod frame. The solar collector may be collapsed into a smaller space for shipping or storage. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130056001 | SOLAR RECEIVER SUPPORT STRUCTURE - Process for manufacturing a support structure and a solar receiver includes the following steps:
| 03-07-2013 |
| 20130087138 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE ARTICULATED ATTACHMENT OF SOLAR REFLECTOR ELEMENTS TO SUPPORTING STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to a system for the articulated attachment between a reflector element used in a solar thermal concentration collector and its supporting structure. The system allows the attachment between the reflector mirror and the supporting structure in all its anchoring points without there being stresses of any type due to angular deviations on the reflector. It comprises a main body of attachment ( | 04-11-2013 |
| 20140000584 | FIXING SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING TWO COMPONENTS TO EACH OTHER AND METHOD FOR FIXING A MIRROR ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE, TO A SUPPORT FRAME USING SUCH FIXING SYSTEMS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140020677 | SUPPORT MODULE FOR A SOLAR COLLECTOR HAVING A TRIANGULAR SUBSTRUCTURE - The invention relates to a support module for a solar collector having a triangular substructure, formed by: a main structure intended to resist the torsional and bending forces of the collector, and an auxiliary structure that balances the assembly and supports the weight of the mirrors and the absorber tube. The main structure includes: a triangular substructure comprising rectangular pyramids and two half-pyramids at the ends, bars ( | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140182580 | SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20150096553 | Support Device for Solar Concentrator with Flat Mirrors - The invention relates to a hexagonal parabolic solar concentrator consisting of the union of different radial layers of support cells formed by two types of pre-assembled modules, wherein said pre-assembled modules are made up of bars and connecting elements. Using these pre-assembled modules significantly reduces the time for manufacture of the components and for parabolic concentrator assembling and the adjustment time for the flat mirrors supporting cells in order to generate the curve of parabola. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20160153683 | STRUCTURE OF A CONCENTRATOR MIRROR FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR ENERGY | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160252275 | SOLAR COLLECTOR STABILIZED BY CABLES AND A COMPRESSION ELEMENT | 09-01-2016 |
