Overheat emergency outfocus mechanism for solar energy collector
US4484568A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2001 |
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- 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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