Inert focusing photon energy collector
US4196716A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1977 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The Inert Focusing "Photon" Energy Collector is a device used to focus the sun rays (or photons) on a piece of metal properly arranged geometrically for the greatest concentration of available photons for the purpose of absorbing, transferring, and, depending on the intent, for temporary or permanent storing of the energy collected. The desirable feature of the device is that it does not require any complicated sun tracking mechanism to maintain the ability to focus the photons during the sun's daylight cycle. The device allows for modification (decreased or increased storage volume) to allow high temperature water to be provided with minimum power consumption by circulation pumps.
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