Solar concentrator
US4173397A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1977 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved solar concentrator characterized by a plurality of elongated supporting members arranged in substantial horizontal parallelism with the axis thereof intersecting a common curve and a tensioned sheet of flexible reflective material disposed in engaging relation with the supporting members for imparting to the tensioned sheet a catenary configuration.
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