Stoves and furnaces – Solar heat collector – With means to reposition solar collector for optimum...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-21
2009-08-04
Rinehart, Kenneth B (Department: 3743)
Stoves and furnaces
Solar heat collector
With means to reposition solar collector for optimum...
C126S601000, C359S850000, C359S851000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07568479
ABSTRACT:
This invention deals with novel method and apparatus for positioning and motion control of the elements (mirrors) of a Fresnel reflector solar concentrator tracking heliostat array wherein the elements are suspended with the center of mass below the swivel point, or have an internal-swivel. This achieves an advantageous natural vertical stability. The torque to produce angular deflection, and rotational motion is provided separately by an electric wind force due to electrons, ions, and/or neutrals; or in combination with an induced and/or permanent dipole coupling to an electronic grid. Thus forces and torques are produced without the use of internal moving parts such as in motors. The instant invention exceeds the capability of conventional systems. It is ideally suited for maximization of solar energy focused by a low-profile concentrator array onto a receiver. Since there are no internal moving parts, the instant invention provides less costly and greater ease of manufacture. Dynamic motion can be controlled over a wide range of dimensions from nanometers to decimeters.
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Pereiro Jorge
Rinehart Kenneth B
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