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Solar concentrator device and support structure therefor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5596754

This patent describes a solar concentrator device. It comprises: a solar concentrating panel having a longitudinal axis and defining a parabolic surface having a focal line substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, the surface terminating in opposed longitudinal side edges; means for rotating the panel about the axis; and frame means for providing rigid torsional support for the panel including at least one pair of crossed, rigid structural support braces, each the brace extending obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis between opposed longitudinal side edges of the parabolic surface.

Assignee:
Industrial Solar Technology, CO (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5058565
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-274990A
OSTI ID:
5596754
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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