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Overheat emergency outfocus mechanism for solar energy collector

US4484568A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1981
Grant dateNov 27, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/47
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control means for a solar energy collector-concentrator of the focusing trough reflector type with an energy receiver operatively positioned at the line of focus of said reflector comprising pivotally mounted support means for said energy receiver held in a receiver-operative position by linkage including a thermally fusible link against spring operative means biasing said support means to a receiver non-operative position out of said line of focus.

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