Solar energy and tracking system
OwnerBrad A. Mattsoninventor
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Abstract
A 180 degree.times.90 degree solar tracking system using two sensors for tracking the sun from sunrise to sunset. A parabolic collector rigidly plumbed to a steam engine which drives an electric generator mounted on the latitude lever. The 180 degree.times.90 degree movement support is a group of pipes and levers that is powered by household water pressure via three hydraulic rams.
Claims3
A solar tracking system that is comprised of a dark enclosure with an opening to let in light associated with a consequential axis having therein two light sensors, each giving two separate directional signals in response to light impinging thereon from said opening, said sensors connected to an electronic control means for directing a dual axis movement support means.
A solar tracking system that is comprised of a dark enclosure with an opening to let in light associated with a consequential axis, said enclosure having therein no more than two light sensors, each giving two separate directional signals in response to light impinging thereon from said opening, said sensors connected to an electronic control means for directing a dual axis movement support means.
A solar tracking system that is comprised of no more than two solar cells mounted in a dark enclosure permeated by a single beam of sunlight related to a consequential axis, when insolated each of said solar cells produce a voltage which is processed by a electronic voltage comparator circuit which produces control signals causing actuation of the three corresponding tracking directions of a dual axis movement support means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.