Solar energy collecting system

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1977-08-15

1979-05-08

Dority, Jr., Carroll B.

Stoves and furnaces

Ovens

Domestic

250203R, F24J 302

Patent

active

041530381

ABSTRACT:
A plurality of directional solar energy sensors are each positioned skyward at a different orientation defined by a unique combination of elevation and azimuth so only one sensor at a time receives appreciable solar energy. A solar energy collector is supported so it is movable in elevation and azimuth. Responsive to the sensors, the collector is moved to the unique combination of elevation and azimuth of the one sensor receiving solar energy. In one embodiment, the collector is positioned by a pair of fluid driven pistons in a cylinder corresponding to each sensor; the sun's heat received by the sensor expands the fluid and drives the pistons to position the collector accordingly.

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