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Solar energy collector

US4123883A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1977
Grant dateNov 7, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S126/908
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A housing for a solar energy collector which is formed of one-piece wall sections having integral flashing reglets and so formed as to provide lifting surfaces for the housings, help define an alignment and securing channel on the housing, aid in positioning a transparent cover retaining cap on the walls, and provide a weatherproof housing.

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