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:
- Issue Date:
- 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):
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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
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC36-08GO18037
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2012 Apr 19
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Eisinger, Joseph, Manning, Kerry, Marcotte, Patrick, and Stegall, Nathan. Structural frame and solar collector module. United States: N. p., 2019.
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Eisinger, Joseph, Manning, Kerry, Marcotte, Patrick, & Stegall, Nathan. Structural frame and solar collector module. United States.
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"Structural frame and solar collector module". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1576440.
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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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