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Title: Solar heat collector panel and method of forming same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5275436

A solar heat collector panel comprising a flat spiral coil of pipe (preferably plastic) having an inlet at the inside and outlet at the outsidw, the inlet conduit extending out behind the coil. A plurality of approximately radial ribs is attached behind the coil to support the coil spaced from the surface on which it is installed to create a dead air space, prevent dry rot of the supporting surface, hold the coil level and stiffen the panel. A sheet of plastic material is caused to adhere to the back of the coil by adhesive and vacuum molding. The method of fabricating the panel is described in detail. This invention is in improvement on U.S. Pat. No. 4,014,324. 9 claims.laims.

Assignee:
Sunburst Solar Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4172441
OSTI ID:
5275436
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 26 Sep 1977
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English