US 9,806,669 B2 · Single-axis follower support system for a solar collector

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-axis follower support system (1) for a solar collector (9) comprising a stationary structure (2) for anchoring to the ground; and a platform (30) suitable for supporting a solar collector, attached to at least one central horizontal beam (32) rotatably mounted on the stationary structure along a horizontal rotational axis inside at least one bearing (4) attached to the stationary structure; wherein the at least one bearing (4) comprises: a rotatable part (5) having a cavity (50) for receiving the central beam and a guide rail (51) in the shape of a circular arc centered on said horizontal rotational axis, wherein said guide rail extends below said cavity; and a base (7) retained on the stationary structure and onto which rolling members are attached which are rollingly mounted in the guide rail of the rotatable part.

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Dependent claims

A single-axis tracker support system for at least one solar collector, said support system comprising:

a fixed structure for anchorage to a ground;
and
a platform configured to support the at least one solar collector, said platform being fastened on at least one horizontal central beam rotatably mounted on the fixed structure around a horizontal axis of rotation inside at least one bearing fastened on the fixed structure;
wherein at least one bearing comprises:
a rotatable part including, on the one hand, a housing for receiving the horizontal central beam and, on the other hand, a guide rail presenting a circular-arc shape centered on said horizontal axis of rotation, said guide rail extending below said housing;
and
a base held on the fixed structure and onto which are fastened rolling members, said rolling members being mounted so as to roll in the guide rail of the rotatable part.

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Single-axis follower support system for a solar collector

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Single-axis follower support system for a solar collector

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Abstract

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