Counterweighted active tracking solar panel rack
US8274028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20012
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An active tracking solar assembly includes a main actuator cable and a secondary cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the main actuator cable and the second end is connected to a roof weight. An actuator bar has a counter weight attached to a first end and a first pulley attached to a second end, and the secondary cable engages the first pulley.
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