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Counterweighted active tracking solar panel rack

US8274028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2009
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2031

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  • 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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