Solar reflector assembly
US9335067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49947
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gore assembly is provided which is made from at least two metal panels. The metal panels comprise downturned flanges along opposing radial edges. The flanges point away from an A-surface of the gore assembly and face a B-surface. The panels are fastened to each other along the flanges on the radial edges. In addition, the gore assembly includes further metal reinforcement members fastened to the B-surface of the gore assembly to provide additional structural support to the gore assembly. Moreover, local attachment brackets can be fastened to the panel reinforcement members for further structural support and for mounting the gore assembly to a chassis.
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