Sun ray tracker
US4266530A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1979 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18304
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar energy collector, including an assembly of reflectors supported pivotally upstanding upon a circular carriage that rotates once a day upon horizontal, circular tracks, the reflector assembly being adjustable in inclination, so as always to face the sun directly, by means of a brace against its upper end, and the brace lower end traveling in a cam-shaped track having raised and lowered portions, and an electronic programmer activated by the sun light, so as to turn on an electric motor that rotates the carriage.
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