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Solar air collector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5717366
A solar heating system including a radiant heat collector apparatus made up of an enclosure having glazed panels. The collector provided within the enclosure is upstanding with the enclosure and the collector has heat absorbent flat walls spaced inwardly from the glazed panels. A heat storage core is provided centrally within the collector and spaced from the walls of the collector. The heat storage core includes an insulated housing and a heat retaining member within the insulated housing. Air passageways are formed between the collector walls and the insulated housing for passing input air, and duct members are provided for communicating with a household.
Assignee:
IFI; EDB-82-076834
Patent Number(s):
US 4305381
OSTI ID:
5717366
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English