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US 2013/0255666 A1Published application
Non-tracking solar radiation collector
OwnerVirgil Dewitt Perrymaninventor
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Abstract
A solar collection system includes a double parabolic reflector and a light trap. The solar collection system also includes a lens configured to receive light from the double parabolic reflector and focus the reflected light into the light trap. The system may be configured to resist seismic activity and extreme weather conditions.
Claims20
An apparatus, comprising:
- a reflector;
- and
- an aerodynamic cowling configured to reduce wind resistance of the apparatus.
A computer-implemented method, comprising:
- automatically detecting inclement weather conditions or seismic activity that exceed a predetermined threshold;
- and
- when the predetermined threshold is exceeded, modifying a physical configuration of a solar collection system, via at least one drive mechanism, to prepare the system for the inclement weather conditions or seismic activity.
A system, comprising:
- a reflector;
- a controller;
- and
- a drive mechanism configured to automatically alter an inclination of the reflector responsive to commands from the electronic controller such that the reflector closely tracks an azimuth of the Sun.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.