Inflatable metal foil and PTFE film solar thermal panel with a tensioning system
US9243815B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2034 |
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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 low profile flexible solar thermal panel comprises low-cost, thin sheet foil and film materials fabricated as an integrated airtight solar thermal panel. An airtight seal provided by seam welding optically clear film between two or more metal foils, combined with the ability to inflate the panel via positive air pressure and deflate the panel with an automatic tensioning, permits the panel to change its height between two profiles.
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