Solar collector

Patent · Mon Nov 21 23:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5248171

Wallace, J G

A solar collector is disclosed for integral attachment to framing members of a structure comprising a base panel attached to and extending between an adjacent pair of the framing members. The collector includes collector plate which comprises an inlet and an outlet end, a web with opposite side margins and a tubular fluid conduit terminating and open at the collector plate ends. Attachment means is provided for slidably retaining the collector plate to the base panel whereby relative movement therebetween is allowed in response to thermal expansion and contraction of the collector plate. A transparent cover is attached to the framing members and positioned in spaced relation outwardly of the collector plate.

• Assignee: EDB-84-042656
• Patent Number(s): US 4416265
• OSTI ID: 5248171
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators
COVERINGS
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
OPACITY
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POSITIONING
ROOFS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SUPPORTS