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):: 10,436,478

Application Number:: 14/112,017

Assignee:: Abengoa Solar LLC (Lakewood, CO)

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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