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ADJUSTABLE SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
| Application Number |
US2013031971 |
| Publication Number |
2013/148309 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Publication Date |
2013-10-03 |
| Owner |
ONE EARTH DESIGNS (USA)
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| Inventor |
- Chan, Tin Yi
- Chui, Yim Ping
- Frank, Scot Carrett
- Kristofek, Grant W.
- Kulper, Sloan Austin
- Leung, Man Chuen
- Micka-Smith, Heather
- Powers, Catlin
- Tolles, Christopher Mencke
- Vleet, Liam Van
- Wan, Tat Lee
- Young, Erica Elizabeth
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Abstract
A portable solar concentrator includes a stand, a plurality of inner panels supported by the stand, and a plurality of outer panels attached to the inner panels. The inner panels have a reflective surface, and are configured to direct solar energy at a target. The outer panels have a reflective surface and can be configured in an active position to direct solar energy at the target, and can be configured in an inactive position to direct solar energy away from the target.
IPC Classes ?
- F24S 20/30 - Solar heat collectors for heating objects, e.g. solar cookers or solar furnaces
- F24S 23/70 - Arrangements for concentrating solar rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors
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SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING SAME
| Application Number |
US2011020986 |
| Publication Number |
2011/088121 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2011-01-12 |
| Publication Date |
2011-07-21 |
| Owner |
ONE EARTH DESIGNS (USA)
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| Inventor |
- Frank, Scot
- Powers, Catlin
- Qian, Amy
- Welling, Orian, Z.
- Simpson, Brad
- Amatya, Reja
- Ram, Rajeev
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Abstract
A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle.
IPC Classes ?
- F24J 2/02 - Solar heat collectors with support for article heated, e.g. stoves, ranges, crucibles, furnaces or ovens using solar heat
- F24J 2/13 - hemispherical
- F24J 2/52 - Arrangement of mountings or supports
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