Balloon comprising photovoltaic means and a solar concentration device
US9650122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A balloon equipped with photovoltaic means exhibiting an active face intended to receive solar rays and comprising an envelope, characterized in that the envelope comprises at least: a first zone transparent to solar rays; a second reflecting zone for said solar rays; a third zone comprising said photovoltaic means, the active face of which is directed toward the inside of said envelope; the second and third zones being positioned and cooperating in such a way as to reflect the solar rays in the direction of said third zone.
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