Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Panel or array
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-26
2011-11-22
Ridley, Basia (Department: 1725)
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Panel or array
C126S569000, C359S853000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08063300
ABSTRACT:
Solar panels and assembled arrays thereof include a collection of relatively compact, high-capacity power units. Optical components of each power unit include a front window or surface glazing, a primary mirror, secondary mirror and receiver assembly. Primary and secondary mirrors are defined by respective perimeters, at least a portion of which may be substantially coplanar and in contact with the front window. Some primary mirrors are configured with a perimeter of alternating full and truncated sections, and are curved to a base portion forming a pilot hole therein. Receiver assembly mechanical components include an alignment tube for mating with the primary mirror's pilot hole and for housing a photovoltaic solar cell. A base plate provided adjacent to the alignment tube serves to radiate heat emitted by the solar cell, and in some embodiments an additional heat sink provides further passive cooling. A tapered optical rod also provided within the receiver assembly directs received sunlight to the solar cell where electrical current is generated.
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