Solar concentrator array with individually adjustable elements

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2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Juba, Jr., John (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces

C359S851000, C359S900000, C126S684000, C126S688000, C126S698000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06959993

ABSTRACT:
A tracking heliostat array comprises a plurality of optical elements. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a frame separated from the optical elements. Each of the optical elements has an orientation with respect to the frame. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a plurality of supports coupled to at least one of the optical elements. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a turnbuckle coupled to at least one of the supports and to the frame. Rotation of the turnbuckle causes the corresponding support to be displaced relative to the frame. The orientation of the optical element relative to the frame is adjustable. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a traveling actuator configured to rotate at least one of the turnbuckles. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a positioning mechanism supporting the traveling actuator. The positioning mechanism is configured to move the traveling actuator from a first selected turnbuckle to a second selected turnbuckle.

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