US 2010/0141034 A1 · SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTING DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

Abstract

A solar energy converting device includes a frame, a container, a thermal expansion member, a connecting rod, an inductor and magnetic members. The frame defines an opening. The container is positioned on an inner surface of the frame and positioned adjacent to the opening. The container defines a thermally sealed void space filled with an inert gas. The thermal expansion member is positioned on the container and partially surrounded by the container. The connecting rod has an end connected to the thermal expansion member. The magnetic members are positioned on the inner surface of the frame and configured for generating a magnetic field. The inductor coils around the connecting rod and is positioned among the magnetic members. The inductor is configured for being driven by the thermal expansion member to move back and forth in the magnetic field so as to generate a voltage.

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Dependent claims

A solar energy converting device, comprising:

a frame defining an opening;
a container positioned on an inner surface of the frame and positioned adjacent to the opening, the container defining a thermally sealed void space, wherein the thermally sealed void space is filled with an inert gas;
a thermal expansion member positioned in the container, and partially surrounded by the container;
a connecting rod having an end connected to the thermal expansion member;
a plurality of magnetic members positioned on the inner surface of the frame and configured for generating a magnetic field;
and
an inductor coiling around the connecting rod and positioned among the magnetic members, wherein the inductor is configured for being driven by the thermal expansion member to move back and forth in the magnetic field so as to generate a voltage.

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A power supply system, comprising a solar energy converting device comprising:

a frame defining an opening;
a container positioned on an inner surface of the frame and positioned adjacent to the opening, the container defining a thermally sealed void space, wherein the thermally sealed void space is filled with an inert gas;
a frustoconical shaped thermal expansion member having a top portion and a bottom portion wider in width than the top portion, wherein the top portion is positioned in the container, and wherein the bottom portion is exposed to the outside of the container;
a connecting rod having an end connected to the bottom portion;
a plurality of magnetic members positioned on the inner surface of the frame and configured for generating a magnetic field;
and
an inductor coiling around the connecting rod and positioned among the magnetic members, wherein the inductor is configured for being driven by the thermal expansion member to move back and forth in the magnetic field so as to generate a voltage.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Solar energy converting device and power supply system including the same

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Abstract

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