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Sun-tracking control system for solar collector

US4146785A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1978
Grant dateMar 27, 1979
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/47
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A solid-state control system for the control of a collector array, the system incorporating a sun-tracking mode, de-focusing at excessive temperatures, returning to a stand-by position after sunset, and prepositioning at sunrise.

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