Node, support frame, system and method
AssigneeWerner Extrusion Solutions LLC
InventorsCraig Roy Werner, John Funai
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Abstract
A node for connecting together at least a first support element, a second support element and a third support element of a support frame such as a solar frame which supports solar reflectors. A method for connecting together at least a first support element, a second support element and a third support element of a solar frame which supports solar reflectors. A system for supporting solar reflectors includes a first support frame upon which the solar reflectors are disposed. A method for forming a support frame for solar reflectors. A system for constructing a support frame from parts, including chords, for solar reflectors. A method for constructing a support frame for solar reflectors. A support frame for solar reflectors.
Claims3
A system for supporting solar reflectors comprising:
- a first support frame upon which the solar reflectors are disposed;
- a rolling rib to which the frame is attached;
- a drive mechanism engaged with the rib to move the rib to move the frame;
- a first pylon attached to a first side of the frame;
- a second pylon attached to a second side of the frame;
- a second support frame having a first side attached to the second pylon with the second pylon disposed between the first and second frames;
- a second rolling rib to which the second support frame is attached;
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- a torque tube extending between and engaged with the rolling rib and the second rolling rib,
- the drive mechanism moving the first support frame and the second support frame through the torque.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.