Support and maneuvering apparatus for solar energy receivers
This paper describes a support and maneuvering apparatus for a solar energy receiving device adapted for receiving and concentrating solar energy and having a central axis extending through the center thereof. The apparatus includes a frame for mounting the perimeter of the solar energy receiving device. A support member extends along the central axis of the receiving device and has a base end passing through the center of the receiving device and an outer distal end adapted for carrying a solar energy receiving and conversion mechanism. A variable tension mechanism interconnects the support member with the frame to provide stiffening for the support member and the frame and to assist in the alignment of the frame to optimize the optical efficiency of the solar energy receiving device. A rotatable base is provided, and connecting members extend from the base for pivotable attachment of the frame at spaced positions therealong. An elevation assembly is connected to the receiving device for selectively pivoting the receiving device about an axis defined between the attachment positions of the connecting members on the frame.
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4875467; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-225444A
- OSTI ID:
- 6960390
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 28 Jul 1988
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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