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Method for manufacturing a reflector, preferably for the solar energy field

US9274306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2012
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a reflector (6) including a mirror (16) supported by a support structure (18), where the said method includes a step of positioning the mirror relative to the said support structure by moving a mold (30) supporting the mirror relative to the said structure, According to the invention, the method also includes a step of adjustment of multiple links (20) between the mirror and the structure, implemented during the step of positioning of the mirror, and/or after this step, and causing at least a proportion of the links to be moved relative to the structure (18).

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