System for effecting the rotational movement of a solar tracker and solar tracking device comprising such a system
US9453899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2033 |
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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 system for effecting the rotational movement of a solar tracker about an axis of rotation includes a bow mounted on the solar tracker and comprising a rack and a worm engaging with the rack to effect the rotational movement, the rack having a plastic tooth set and the bow having a damper configured to dampen the connection with the solar tracker.
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