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Solar energy collector

US4231204A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1978
Grant dateNov 4, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 31, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/44
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A solar energy collector including an enclosure provided with a glazing closure or panel and a detachable retainer assembly securing the glazing panel in place. The retainer assembly includes a retainer cap mechanically interlocked with internal protrusions formed on the enclosure walls and a spring clip associated with the retainer cap for urging the same in such interlocked relation with the enclosure wall protrusions.

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