Solar energy collector
US4343297A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1980 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/44
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A solar energy collector has, as its basic component, a molded multipocketed collector panel, the pockets of which are modified polyhedral shapes, to increase exposed surface and heat transfer areas. This panel, having various polyhedral pockets in combination with glazing and a back cover, provides an overall, structurally sound collector which may have degrees of curvature ranging from flat to compound to spherical. A through-window ventilation receptacle may be used to support the collector, and may also serve as a plenum, if desired, to facilitate intake and distribution of room air.
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