Solar energy collectors and plants operated by them

US4172766A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Nikolaus Laing · Spaichingen, DE
• Ingeborg Laing · Waiblingen, DE
• Oliver Laing · Tübingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 6, 1975
• Grant date: Oct 30, 1979
• Expiry date: Oct 6, 1995

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S203/01
• WIPO field: Thermal processes and apparatus
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A solar energy collector floating on water is supported by fluid cushion and comprises elements each of them consist of a solar energy absorbing layer arranged between two heat insulating layers.