Stackable tracking solar collector assembly
US9243818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49355
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar collector assembly may include a frame supporting a solar collector and a frame member defining a tilted pivot axis. Support struts may be used to elevate one end of the frame and may be pivoted between an orientation generally parallel to the frame member and to an orientation generally away from the frame. Anchorless, ballast type bases may be used to support the solar collector assembly. Several assemblies may be stacked on top of one another in a storage or transportation configuration using spacers extending between the frames.
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