Panel assembly for a space-based power generation system
US8308111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example space-based power generation panel arrangement includes a first reflective panel and at least one heat pipe configured to communicate thermal energy to the first reflective panel and a second reflective panel. The heat pipe is configured to hinge the first reflective panel to the second reflective panel.
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