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US 7,484,507 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for mounting an array of solar collectors
AssigneeYourSolarHome Inc.
InventorsVladimir Nikiforov, Richard Kirkpatrick
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Abstract
An integrated, modular solar collector comprising an array of solar collection devices, wherein the array of solar collection devices is mounted in a frame providing for air flow between the devices.
Claims11
A modular solar collector for mounting on the exterior face of a building comprising:
- an array of at least two types of solar collection devices, wherein the array is mounted in a frame providing for air flow between the solar collection devices, and a first type of solar collection device is in airflow communication with a second type of solar collection device;
- wherein the first type of solar collection devices comprises an air transpirant collector, and the second type of solar collection device comprises a panel provided with at least one duct leading to the interior of the building and an intake device for inducing air intake from the exterior of the building to the interior of the building.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.