Apparatus and method for solar thermal energy collection

Details Apparatus and method for solar thermal energy collection Apparatus and method for solar thermal energy collection

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

McAllister, Steven B (Department: 3749)

Stoves and furnaces

Solar heat collector

With means to convey fluent medium through collector

C126S271100, C126S650000, C165S181000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07971587

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for collecting solar energy includes a receptacle adapted for receiving solar thermal energy; an insert located within the receptacle, the insert being a heat pipe adapted to transfer heat; and an absorption device positioned proximate to and substantially conforming to at least a portion of an internal surface of the receptacle and thermally coupled to the insert. The insert enters the receptacle substantially at a cross-sectional center of the receptacle, and further inside the receptacle, the insert shifts to become closer to the absorption fin.

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