Multi-focal point solar refraction heating
US12169080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Examples are provided herein that relate to solar heating with a solar refraction device. One example provides a solar heating system, comprising a container configured to enclose contents within the container in a closed configuration, and a solar refraction device comprising a lens array assembly having a plurality of lens array sub-assemblies, the lens array assembly configured to refract solar energy impinging on the lens array assembly to focus refracted solar energy at a plurality of focal points positioned to heat the contents enclosed within the container, each focal point corresponding to a corresponding lens array sub-assembly of the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies.
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