Fluidic solar actuator
US11420342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/22
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar actuator system comprising at least one actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes: a top coupler; an angled bottom coupler having a top-end and respective first and second faces on opposing first and second sides of the top-end, the angled bottom coupler coupled to the top coupler via a one-degree-of-freedom joint between the top coupler and the angled bottom coupler; and at least a first and second actuator, with the first actuator disposed on the first side of the angled bottom coupler and the second actuator disposed on the second side of the angled bottom coupler.
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