公开(公告)号：US09979346B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14398458

申请日：2013-05-09

申请人： PARU CO., LTD.

发明人： Kuem Seok Song ,  Moon Sig Kang

IPC分类号： H02S20/32 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/52

CPC分类号： H02S20/32 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/50 ,  F24S30/42 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/14 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： The present invention relates to a tracking-type photovoltaic generator. More particularly, the present invention relates to a tracking-type photovoltaic generator in which multiple solar modules are aligned into one or more rows so as to form a group, and the solar modules of the group aligned in the same row may rotate according to the location of the sun by means of the operation of a linear actuator.

公开(公告)号：US20180024222A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15694647

申请日：2017-09-01

申请人： NEXTracker Inc.

发明人： Alexander W. AU

IPC分类号： G01S3/786 ,  F16C23/10 ,  F16C25/02 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S20/10 ,  F16H19/08 ,  F16C11/04

CPC分类号： G01S3/7861 ,  F16C11/045 ,  F16C23/10 ,  F16C25/02 ,  F16H19/08 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T74/18792

摘要： In an example, the present invention provides a solar tracker apparatus configured with an off-set drive assembly. In an example, the apparatus has an inner race structure, which has a cylindrical region coupled to a main body region, the main body comprising an off-set open region. The cylindrical region is an annular sleeve structure coupled to the main body region, which occupies the spatial region within the cylindrical region. In an example, the apparatus has an outer race structure coupled to enclose the inner race structure, configured to couple the inner race structure to allow the inner race structure to move in a rotational manner about a spatial arc region; and configured to allow the inner race structure to pivot about a region normal to a direction of the spatial arc region. In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly that is configured to pivot a torque tube.

公开(公告)号：US09845824B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US14929959

申请日：2015-11-02

申请人： First Solar, Inc.

发明人： Jeffrey Lamb ,  Matthew Schneider ,  Bart Wiktorowicz

IPC分类号： F16C17/02 ,  G01S3/78 ,  F16C33/06 ,  G01S3/786

CPC分类号： F16C17/02 ,  F16C13/04 ,  F16C17/10 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/06 ,  F16C33/201 ,  F16C2204/20 ,  F16C2300/14 ,  F16C2300/30 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A bearing inner race for a solar panel tracker positioning system includes a semi-circular shaped body having a first upper land and an oppositely facing second upper land. A first elongated aperture is positioned proximate to the first upper land and a second elongated aperture is positioned proximate to the second upper land. A first alignment ring is centered within the first elongated through aperture and a second alignment ring is centered within the second elongated through aperture. The bearing inner race also includes a ground stud integrally connected to the body in an as-cast condition of the body.

公开(公告)号：US09819301B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14209996

申请日：2014-03-13

申请人： SunPower Corporation

发明人： Vicent Ripoll Agullo

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  H02S20/00 ,  F16C35/02 ,  F16C17/10 ,  F16C33/04 ,  F16C33/20 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F24J2/54

CPC分类号： H02S20/00 ,  F16C17/10 ,  F16C33/046 ,  F16C33/20 ,  F16C35/02 ,  F16C2208/12 ,  F16C2208/32 ,  F16C2208/60 ,  F16C2208/66 ,  F16C2208/78 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A solar energy collection system can include support devices made with bearings. Such bearings can include an inner partially toroidal surface for sliding contact and support of an outer surface of a torque tube. The toroidal surface can be made with a single radius of curvature or multiple radiuses of curvature and cylindrical portions. The bearings can include connectors for connecting the bearing members to a support housing. The connectors can be tool-less connectors.

公开(公告)号：US20170317641A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15528319

申请日：2015-11-11

申请人： RaiPro GmbH

发明人： Johann Rainer

IPC分类号： H02S20/32 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F16D1/10

CPC分类号： H02S20/32 ,  F16D1/101 ,  F16D2001/102 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/12 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H02S20/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： A bearing axle for photovoltaic modules includes at least two tubes, which each have a non-circular cross section at least in one end region. The non-circular cross sections of the at least two tubes are designed to correspond to each other such that a non-rotatable connection between at least one first and at least one second of the at least two tubes can be produced by way of inserting the at least one first of the at least two tubes into the at least one second of the at least two tubes. The bearing axle includes at least one separate connection means, which can be arranged intermediately between at least two tubes, and by way of which the particular at least two tubes are connectible non-rotatably to each other by form-lockingly coupling the at least one connection means to their free end regions with non-circular cross sections.

公开(公告)号：US20170102168A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US15293146

申请日：2016-10-13

申请人： Isaac Riley Joseph Childress

发明人： Isaac Riley Joseph Childress

IPC分类号： F24J2/54 ,  H02S20/32 ,  F16C17/10

CPC分类号： F24S30/425 ,  F16C13/04 ,  F16C17/10 ,  F16C2300/30 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S2030/10 ,  F24S2030/14 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A solar tracker bearing assembly has a rotating element sandwiched between two mounting brackets and held together by fasteners. The rotating element includes an arc-shaped slot such that the rotating element can pivot against the fixed mounting brackets. Bearings may be positioned within the arc-shaped slot. The rotating element can be configured to accept toque tubes of various cross-sections.

公开(公告)号：US20160231027A9

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US13895117

申请日：2013-05-15

申请人： Ronald P. Corio

发明人： Ronald P. Corio

IPC分类号： F24J2/54

CPC分类号： F24S30/425 ,  F24S25/65 ,  F24S30/428 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  F24S2030/19 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A solar tracking system with a plurality of tracking assemblies moved by a single motor. A method and system that prevents overloading the motor or tripping a circuit breaker due to an obstructed or impeded tracker includes sensing movement of the tracker assemblies and entering into obstruction clearing modes. Obstruction clearing mode 1 (OCM1) is a high frequency adjustable mode that prompts movement for an adjustable period of time. If movement commences, the system returns to a normal mode. If there is no movement, the system enters into an obstruction clearing mode 2 (OCM2) with is an adjustable lower frequency series of attempts. If there is no movement, no further attempts are made. Each of these steps are monitored and controlled remotely. There are two types of secure connections for drivelines, torque tubes or affixing driveline linkages for high torque conditions.

摘要翻译： 具有由单个电机移动的多个跟踪组件的太阳跟踪系统。 防止由于阻碍或阻碍的跟踪器引起的电动机过载或断路器的方法和系统包括感测跟踪器组件的移动并进入障碍物清除模式。 障碍清除模式1（OCM1）是一种高频可调模式，可以在可调整的时间段内提示运动。 如果运动开始，系统返回正常模式。 如果没有移动，则系统进入阻塞清除模式2（OCM2），具有可调节的低频系列尝试。 如果没有动作，则不再进行尝试。 这些步骤中的每一个都被远程监控和控制。 有两种类型的传动系统，扭矩管或固定传动系连接用于高转矩条件的安全连接。

公开(公告)号：US09303684B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14076390

申请日：2013-11-11

申请人： GRUPO CLAVIJO ELT, S.L.

发明人： Miguel Clavijo Lumbreras

IPC分类号： F16D3/00 ,  F16C11/06 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F16C23/04

CPC分类号： F16C11/0695 ,  F16C23/043 ,  F16C23/046 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2025/019 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T403/32041

摘要： A swivel mount for solar tracker shafts having a clamp having an inner surface with a spherical shape and first and second parts forming a brace adapted to hold a solar tracker shaft, wherein the brace formed by the first and second parts has an external surface having a spherical shape, such that the solar tracker shaft is axially retained by the clamp and can be oriented in any required spatial position.

摘要翻译： 一种用于太阳能跟踪器轴的旋转座，具有具有球形形状的内表面的夹具，第一和第二部分形成适于保持太阳能跟踪轴的支架，其中由第一和第二部分形成的支架具有外表面， 使得太阳能跟踪器轴由夹具轴向保持并且可以被定向在任何所需的空间位置。

公开(公告)号：US09273721B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13855875

申请日：2013-04-03

申请人： Markus Behn ,  Heinz Breunig ,  Tristan Kaiser ,  Henning Kern ,  Hans-Juergen Liesegang ,  Mathias Noeth ,  Christina Pfeuffer ,  Mathias Seuberling

发明人： Markus Behn ,  Heinz Breunig ,  Tristan Kaiser ,  Henning Kern ,  Hans-Juergen Liesegang ,  Mathias Noeth ,  Christina Pfeuffer ,  Mathias Seuberling

IPC分类号： G02B7/182 ,  F16C21/00 ,  F16C19/26 ,  F16C13/04 ,  F24J2/54

CPC分类号： F16C19/26 ,  F16C13/04 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  G02B7/182 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A bearing device for a solar power plant unit includes at least one support element, at least one first roller and at least one second roller. At least one first roller bearing unit is movably supported on the support element and rotatably supports the at least one first roller and the one second roller. At least one first spherical plain bearing having an outer ring is attached to the at least one first roller. A solar power plant includes at least one mirror movably supported by at least one such bearing device.

摘要翻译： 太阳能发电厂单元的轴承装置包括至少一个支撑元件，至少一个第一辊和至少一个第二辊。 至少一个第一滚子轴承单元可移动地支撑在支撑元件上并且可旋转地支撑至少一个第一滚筒和一个第二滚筒。 至少一个具有外环的第一关节轴承座轴承附接到至少一个第一辊。 太阳能发电厂包括至少一个由至少一个这种轴承装置可运动地支撑的反射镜。

公开(公告)号：US20160010789A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14860312

申请日：2015-09-21

申请人： CBE Global Holdings, Inc.

发明人： Jonathan N. BLITZ ,  Peter CHILDERS ,  James CARUCCI ,  Ronald DRAPER

IPC分类号： F16M11/10 ,  F15B15/10 ,  F16M11/42

CPC分类号： F16M11/10 ,  F15B9/14 ,  F15B15/08 ,  F15B15/103 ,  F16M11/08 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/2014 ,  F16M11/42 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2030/11 ,  F24S2030/15 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： A system for moving an object in one axis that creates highly dispersed but precisely controlled mechanical force to support, manipulate, and maintain an object, tool or application in precise alignment or orientation with respect to a stationary or moving target is disclosed. The system includes one or more fluid containers within a cylindrical enclosure or drum, and a shaft running through longitudinal axis of the drum. The shaft is coupled to the drum by rotating assemblies so that the drum may rotate around the shaft or the draft may rotate inside the drum. The fluid inflatable containers are arranged in a inside the drum around the shaft so that each container exerts expansive force between a vane fixed to the drum and a vane fixed to the shaft. A volume of the fluid may be placed in the one or more fluid containers by control systems. By changing the volume of fluid in the one or more containers, forces are exerted on the vanes and the object is moved.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于在一个轴上移动物体的系统，其创建高度分散但精确控制的机械力以相对于静止或移动的目标精确对准或取向地支撑，操纵和维护物体，工具或应用。 该系统包括一个或多个流体容器在圆柱形的外壳或滚筒内，以及一个轴穿过滚筒的纵向轴线。 轴通过旋转组件联接到滚筒，使得滚筒可以围绕轴旋转，或者牵伸可以在滚筒内旋转。 流体充气容器布置在滚筒内部的轴周围，使得每个容器在固定到滚筒的叶片和固定到轴的叶片之间施加膨胀力。 流体的体积可以通过控制系统放置在一个或多个流体容器中。 通过改变一个或多个容器中的流体的体积，力施加在叶片上并使物体移动。