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Solar energy collector

US4131111A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1977
Grant dateDec 26, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/47
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A solar energy collector in which one or more sheets of thin transparent material are positioned in the collector housing. The sheets are tensioned on frames which are supported within the housing and the uppermost frame supports a glass cover member.

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