SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE

Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflec...

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Main Authors MAY EDMUND KENNETH, MARCOTTE PATRICK, SOMMERS RICK, MANNING KERRY, BACKES RACHEL, NETTLAU JANINA, BIGGIO KENNETH
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.08.2012
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
BLASTING
DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS ORMACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS,CLIPS, WEDGES, JOINTS OR JOINTING
ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRICITY
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RANGES
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
VENTILATING
WEAPONS
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Summary:Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201013386874