Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controls its own optical systems
Patent
1983-08-18
1984-09-04
Nelms, David C.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controls its own optical systems
126425, G01J 120
Patent
active
044699387
ABSTRACT:
A solar tracking system having particular utility for insuring that a relatively lightweight solar collector is properly positioned with respect to the sun. A parabolic reflector surface is included to provide a line of focus of the sunlight directed toward a cylindrical energy absorption tube. Photovoltaic cells provided on either side of the energy absorption tube are directed toward the parabolic reflector surface. A reversible motor is electrically connected to the cells and physically connected to the reflector system for correcting any misalignment with respect to the sun. The reversible motor can be used as the sole means for powering the tracking system or can be used in conjunction with an outside power source.
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"Solar Age", Apr. 1983, pp. 23-25 by David Holzman.
Fallow Charles W.
Hoffman Martin P.
Nelms David C.
Wasson Mitchell B.
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