Structurally integrated solar collector

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Canfield, Robert (Department: 3635)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Combined

With a sunlight activated device

C126S621000, C126S623000, C126S633000, C136S206000, C136S251000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06912816

ABSTRACT:
A structurally integrated solar collector. Roof and wall covering components are integrated with solar collectors to permit solar energy to be converted to heat, electricity and hot water for use within a building. A roof truss is described that additionally captures sunlight for illuminating a building. The roof and wall components are adaptable to heating and cooling seasons so as to minimize the loss of air-conditioned air in the summer time and to maximize solar heating during cold months. Solar energy captured by a structurally integrated solar collector can be directly converted to electricity through use of photovoltaic materials or by harnessing airflow through structurally integrated solar collector to obtain electricity through mechanical conversion.

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