Sun tracking solar energy collector

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1977-04-06

1978-09-05

Sprague, Kenneth W.

Stoves and furnaces

Ovens

Domestic

126271, F24J 302

Patent

active

041111842

ABSTRACT:
A parabolic reflector is supported so that it can track the sun. The support for this reflector comprises an azimuth frame supported on two wheels and a central pivotal point which are positioned in a substantially triangular configuration. The two wheels rotate on tracks. On top of the azimuth frame, there is provided an elevation frame. The elevation frame includes curved rails which define a portion of an arc and extend vertically. The reflector rides on wheels captured within the curved rails. The wheels of the azimuth frame are driven by an azimuth actuator. The reflector structure is counterbalanced about its elevation axis by a pendulum cable system which is driven by a motor to change elevation. At the focal point of the parabolic reflector, a heat engine or receiver is mounted independently on the reflector. Suitable means are provided for moving the reflector about its two axes in order to track the sun.

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patent: 670917 (1901-03-01), Eneas
patent: 4010614 (1977-03-01), Arthur
patent: 4030890 (1977-06-01), Diggs
patent: 4038972 (1977-08-01), Orrison

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