Solar energy collector panel
An elongated solar collector includes a plurality of longitudinal side-by-side elongated panel sections having interconnected adjacent longitudinal marginal edges and including integral portions defining fluid passages extending longitudinally along the panel sections and opening endwise outwardly of the opposite ends of the panel sections. Elongated fluid inlet and outlet manifolds extend transversely of the opposite ends of the solar collector and across the opposite ends of the panel sections. The inlet and outlet manifolds include openings therein spaced longitudinally therealong and opening into the opposite ends of the aforementioned fluid passages and with the manifolds sealed relative to the ends of the passages. The panel sections include radiant energy absorbent sides and adjacent longitudinal marginal edges of the panel sections include integral flange portions, extending therealong and projecting outwardly from the aforementioned energy absorbent sides, secured together to form an integral panel assembly. The panel assembly is enclosed within an insulated housing having an open side outwardly through which the energy absorbent sides face and a light transparent cover is supported from the housing and extends across the open side thereof and is positioned for support from the outer extremities of the aforementioned flange portions.
- Assignee:
- Reliable Metal Products Inc
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4285335
- OSTI ID:
- 5980336
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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