Solar heating apparatus
US4325358A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 1979 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/44
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Solar heat collectors resembling stamen of a flower consisting of a bulbous portion and stem collect heat energy. Lens systems, black bodies and focusing mirrors can be used in conjunction with the above mentioned stamen. The stamen are in clusters with each clusters' stems leading into a central core. A more elaborate version connects a plurality of central cores to a master core for heat transfer or utilization. The stems of the stamen are flexible to allow for customized installation and deployment. The lengths of stems can be varied for optimum solar contact of their bulbous portions. The stamen apparatus can be colorfully tinted to enhance the devices esthetics.
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