Systems for folding and stabilizing solar panels
US4384164A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1981 |
| Grant date | May 17, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S136/292
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel system for folding and stabilizing flexible and continuous solar panels including fold lines. The folding system comprises a V-shaped element having arms whose free ends are fixed on both sides of the corresponding fold line of the panel, while the tip of the V is connected to the fold line itself by means of a pull sheet. The arms of the V-shaped element have a camber when the panel is unfolded, so as to exert a pulling force on the fold line, said folding systems being optionally associated with suitable stabilizing systems. The invention is useful in the folding and stabilizing of solar panels.
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