Dual Axis Solar Tracking System
OwnerRavi Kumar Kannaninventor
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Abstract
Solar tracking assemblies and methods for tracking the movement of the Sun are described herein. The dual axis solar tracking system generally includes a foundation, a primary layer, a secondary layer, and at least one motor that controls a first and second actuator. The foundation is designed to uniformly distribute the weight of the solar tracking assembly in the absence of additional securing or structural supports. The primary layer is adapted to rotate relative to a primary axis. The secondary layer is adapted to rotate relative to a secondary axis. The secondary layer is adapted for attachment of a payload thereto which may absorb the Sun's energy.
Claims13
A solar tracking assembly comprising:
- a foundation comprising a footing adapted to uniformly distribute the weight of the solar tracking, assembly in the absence of additional securing or structural supports;
- a primary layer being operably connected to the foundation, wherein the primary layer is adapted to rotate relative to a primary axis;
- a secondary layer operably connected to the primary layer and adapted for attachment of a payload thereto and coupled to the primary layer to allow the secondary layer to rotate relative to a secondary axis;
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- at least one motor electrically coupled to a first and second actuator to control movement of the primary and secondary layers.
A method for tracking the sun comprising:
- disposing a primary layer and secondary layer atop a foundation adapted to uniformly distribute the weight of the solar tracking assembly in the absence of additional securing, or structural supports;
- moving a payload along a primary axis by operation of a first actuator controlling a primary layer;
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- moving the payload along a secondary axis by operation of a second actuator controlling a secondary layer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.