Solar concentrator array with grouped adjustable elements

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2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces

C359S872000

Reexamination Certificate

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10900966

ABSTRACT:
A ground-based tracking heliostat array comprises a first plurality of elongate row mounts. The elongate row mounts are positioned at least partially between, and are supported by, a first side bracket and a second side bracket. The row mounts are rotatable in a first axis. The array further comprises a plurality of optical elements that are mounted to one or more of the elongate row mounts. The array further comprises a linkage that is mechanically coupled to a first plurality of elongate row mounts. Movement of the linkage causes the first plurality of elongate row mounts to simultaneously rotate in the first axis. The array further comprises a motor configured to move the linkage.

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