Self-ballasting solar collector

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2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Price, Carl D (Department: 3749)

Stoves and furnaces

Solar heat collector

With concentrating reflector

C126S684000, C126S623000, C126S906000, C126S409000, C248S205100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07905227

ABSTRACT:
A non-penetrating, roof-mounted, solar energy concentrator is disclosed. The invention in the preferred embodiment includes a receiver adapted to convert light into electricity; one or more reflectors adapted to direct solar light to the receiver; and a frame affixed to the receiver and one or more reflectors. The frame includes a plurality of footings adapted to frictional affix the frame to a roof, such that the concentrator is detachably secured to the roof with compromising the integrity of the roof. The footings may include or receive ballast used to increase the weight of the concentrator, thereby increasing the friction used to affix the concentrator to the roof without fasteners that penetrate the roof. The footings in some embodiments are also configured to deflect the wind, thereby reducing the wind load on the concentrator.

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