Solar lighting system
US4297000A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 1979 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/47
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Light energy from the sun is directed by a solar collector device onto the end of a bundle of optical fibers. Means which may comprise a tracking system is provided to maintain the collector device directed toward the sun throughout the day so that a maximum amount of light energy is collected thereby. The optical fiber bundle is run into a building or other place where the light energy is to be utilized where the bundle may be split off to provide light in various areas through various utilization devices, such as lamps, indicator devices, signs, etc.
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