Structural frame and solar collector module

Title: Structural frame and solar collector module

Abstract

Solar collector modules and techniques for their construction are disclosed. In one aspect, a solar collector module includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The structural frame includes a set of primary structural shapes and a set of axial frame members connected between corners of the primary structural shapes forming helical paths for the transmission of torque from one end of the structural frame to the other. In another aspect, a method for assembling a solar collector module includes pre-assembling part of the module.

Inventors:: Eisinger, Joseph; Manning, Kerry; Marcotte, Patrick; Stegall, Nathan

Issue Date:: 2019-10-08

Research Org.:: Abengoa Solar LLC, Lakewood, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1576440

Patent Number(s):: 10436478

Application Number:: 14/112,017

Assignee:: Abengoa Solar LLC (Lakewood, CO)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
F24S25/60 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
F24S25/13 - Profile arrangements, e.g. trusses
F24S25/70 - with means for adjusting the final position or orientation of supporting elements in relation to each other or to a mounting surface

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
Y10T29/49355 - Solar energy device making

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
F24S23/74 - with trough-shaped or cylindro-parabolic reflective surfaces
F24S23/71 - with parabolic reflective surfaces

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
Y02E10/40 - Solar thermal energy

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B21 - MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL B21D - WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL
B21D53/02 - heat exchangers {or parts thereof}, e.g. radiators, condensers {fins, headers}

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
Y02E10/47 - Mountings or tracking

E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E04 - BUILDING E04C - STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
E04C2003/0495 - {the truss elements being located in several non-parallel surfaces}

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
F24S30/425 - Horizontal axis

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DOE Contract Number:: FC36-08GO18037

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2012 Apr 19

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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  abstractNote = {Solar collector modules and techniques for their construction are disclosed. In one aspect, a solar collector module includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The structural frame includes a set of primary structural shapes and a set of axial frame members connected between corners of the primary structural shapes forming helical paths for the transmission of torque from one end of the structural frame to the other. In another aspect, a method for assembling a solar collector module includes pre-assembling part of the module.},

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Support structure for supporting a plurality of aligned solar reflector panels patent, June 1983

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patent, June 1983

Multi-tubular truss joint and method of joining tube ends
patent, November 1986

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patent, July 1987

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