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Solar heating apparatus

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7280192
A solar radiation reflector, including a parabolic-trough reflecting surface, transmits solar radiation in a general line reflection on an upright heat absorber during the winter and early spring months of low to moderate sun angles. A juxtaposed overhanging heat absorber is above the upright absorber during summer high-sun angle periods for producing heated transfer medium from each absorber for use in domestic water supply and refrigeration. The reflector may tilt on azimuth to zenith lines for seasonal tilting actions and/or swing East to West to compensate for daily relative sun movement. 8 claims, 12 figures.
Assignee:
TIC; ERA-03-009980; EDB-78-014045
Patent Number(s):
US 4015585
OSTI ID:
7280192
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English