Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Photoelectric – Panel or array
Patent
1989-04-14
1990-11-06
Weisstuch, Aaron
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Photoelectric
Panel or array
126424, 350258, H02N 600, F24J 200
Patent
active
049683551
ABSTRACT:
This invention is a novel solar tracking mechanism incorporating a number of practical features that give it superior environmental resilience and exceptional tracking accuracy. The mechanism comprises a lightweight space-frame assembly supporting an array of point-focus Fresnel lenses in a two-axis tracking structure. The system is enclosed under a glass cover which isolates it from environmental exposure and enhances tracking accuracy by eliminating wind loading. Tracking accuracy is also enhanced by the system's broad-based tracking support. The system's primary intended application would be to focus highly concentrated sunlight into optical fibers for transmission to core building illumination zones, and the system may also have potential for photovoltaic or photothermal solar energy conversion.
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