Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Panel or array
Patent
1976-07-19
1980-09-16
Hickey, Robert J.
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Panel or array
126425, 250203R, 350320, H01L 3104, G01J 120, G02B 510
Patent
active
042231744
ABSTRACT:
A number of solar energy converter assemblies are carried by a support frame which is mounted for independent rotation about a horizontal and a vertical axis. Sensors detect the position of the sun; and control circuitry positions the support frame in elevation and azimuth so that the converter assemblies track and face the sun whenever the sun incident energy is greater than a threshold level of about 25 percent of normal. Each converter assembly includes a solar cell and a multiangular conical concentrator shell for collecting, concentrating and directing incident solar energy onto the solar cell. The converter assemblies, the support frame and its mount, and the drive mechanism for the support frame are all located within a transparent stationary housing or enclosure, which provides complete environmental protection for all elements mounted within the enclosure.
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Hickey Robert J.
Sun Trac Corporation
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