Solar collector assembly
US4343294A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 1979 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/47
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plurality of individually adjustable flat mirrors on a common bed of a solar collector assembly reflect the sun's rays into a tubular collector where water is converted to steam for selectively either driving a motor of refrigeration system which cools a cool water tank or directly heating a hot water tank. Coils in the cool water tank supply coolant for room heat exchangers. The exhaust of the motor heats the hot water tank and is then recirculated to produce more steam. Coils in the hot water tank preheat tap water for a hot water heater and other coils therein supply heat for the room heat exchanger. The mirrors are in rows and are individually swivelly mounted and the frame of the collector assembly is pivotally mounted to track the sun. The collector assembly pivots about two divergent axes to track the sun and is counter balanced with respect to both axes.
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