Solar collector module
AssigneeFlabeg Holding GmbH
InventorRolf Niemeyer
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Abstract
A solar collector module has a support frame provided for attachment of a number of reflector elements forming a parabolic trough when viewed in a longitudinal direction, wherein on each of the end faces the support frame has, when viewed in the longitudinal direction, a respective coupling plate, which is provided with a number of adjusting elements, for connection to the support frame of a neighbouring module. The coupling plates are designed in pairs with regard to the adjusting elements thereof in such a way that the adjusting elements of the first coupling plate each have a reference bearing surface for a contact surface of an adjusting element of the second coupling plate.
Claims13
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A solar collector module, comprising:
- a support frame having two ends in a longitudinal direction;
- a plurality of reflector elements forming a parabolic trough in the longitudinal direction for attachment to the support frame;
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- coupling plates respectively provided on the ends of the support frame and having adjusting elements for connection with a support frame of a neighboring solar collection module, said adjusting elements of the coupling plates being arranged in pairs such that the adjusting elements of one of the first coupling plates have a reference support surface for a contact surface of an adjustment element of another one of the coupling plates.
A parabolic through collector, comprising a plurality of solar collector modules arranged successively in a longitudinal direction, each said solar collector module including a support frame having two ends in a longitudinal direction, a plurality of reflector elements forming a parabolic trough in the longitudinal direction for attachment to the support frame, and coupling plates respectively provided on the ends of the support frame and having adjusting elements for connection with a support frame of a neighboring solar collection module, said adjusting elements of the coupling plates being arranged in pairs such that the adjusting elements of one of the first coupling plates have a reference support surface for a contact surface of an adjustment element of another one of the coupling plates, wherein neighboring ones of the solar collector modules are connected with one another via their confronting coupling plates.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.