System for collecting solar energy

Details System for collecting solar energy System for collecting solar energy

1977-03-24

1978-07-25

Sprague, Kenneth W.

Stoves and furnaces

Heaters

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237 1A, F24J 302

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041023293

ABSTRACT:
A system for collecting solar energy comprising a plurality of collecting units pivotally mounted to a shiny support surface. Each unit has a first plate member with at least one reflecting side, a second plate member joined to the first plate member and pivotally mounted to the support surface, and a collecting means positioned between the two plate members. The system includes a control means for pivoting the units about their axis in unison to expose the collecting means of each unit to direct and indirect sunlight. Nearly all of the sunlight falling between any pair of units is either received directly by the collecting means of one of the pair of units or indirectly by reflection off the shiny support surface and the reflecting side or sides of the other unit in the pair. The units are positionable in a closed position in which the first plate members overlap to protect the collecting means of each unit. The system is particularly suitable for use in a limited area such as the roof or walls of a house.

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patent: 3841302 (1974-10-01), Falber
patent: 3923039 (1975-12-01), Falber
patent: 4003366 (1977-01-01), Lightfoot
patent: 4026269 (1977-05-01), Stelzer
patent: 4043316 (1977-08-01), Arent

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