Solar collector module
US4297003A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 1979 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49867
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extended width parabolic trough solar collector (12) is supported from pylons (14). Collector (12) is formed from a center module (30) and two wing modules (32) joined together along abutting edges by connecting means. A stressed skin monocoque construction is used for each of the modules.
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