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Parabolic trough solar reflector

US4611575A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 1984
Grant dateSep 16, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 7, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/40
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A solar trough reflector structure using a single stressed reflector skin, parabolic shaped ribs, and members to structurally close the aperture develops high strength and stiffness from a minimum of material.

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