Rotatable Panels on an Exterior of a Structure that Directs Solar Energy within the Structure

In one aspect of the present invention, a structure comprises a plurality of reflective panels secured to the structure. Each reflective panel has an axis of rotation. A processing element controls an orientation of each reflective panel about its axis of rotation to direct solar energy within the s...

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Main Authors GARDNER ERIC, ALLRED DAVID, BOSWELL CRAIG, HALL DAVID R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 22.03.2012
Subjects
BLASTING
BUILDING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
GUTTERS
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RANGES
ROOF COVERINGS
ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
SKY-LIGHTS
SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
VENTILATING
WEAPONS
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Summary:In one aspect of the present invention, a structure comprises a plurality of reflective panels secured to the structure. Each reflective panel has an axis of rotation. A processing element controls an orientation of each reflective panel about its axis of rotation to direct solar energy within the structure.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20100886724