Method for making a solar concentrator and product
    1.
    发明授权
    Method for making a solar concentrator and product 失效
    制造太阳能集中器和产品的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4571812A

    公开(公告)日:1986-02-25

    申请号:US580820

    申请日:1984-02-16

    Applicant: Randall C. Gee

    Inventor: Randall C. Gee

    Abstract: A solar concentrator of substantially parabolic shape is formed by preforming a sheet of highly reflective material into an arcuate section having opposed longitudinal edges and having a predetermined radius of curvature and applying a force to at least one of the opposed edges of the section to move the edges toward each other and into a predetermined substantially parabolic configuration and then supporting it.

    Abstract translation: 通过将高反射材料片预成型为具有相对的纵向边缘并且具有预定的曲率半径的弓形部分并且向所述部分的至少一个相对的边缘施加力以移动所述部分,以形成具有大致抛物线形状的太阳能集中器 边缘朝向彼此并且形成预定的大致抛物线形状,然后支撑它。

    Hydraulic-based rotational system for solar concentrators that resists high wind loads without a mechanical lock
    2.
    发明授权
    Hydraulic-based rotational system for solar concentrators that resists high wind loads without a mechanical lock 有权
    用于太阳能集中器的液压式旋转系统,无需机械锁即可抵抗高风荷载

    公开(公告)号:US08904774B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-09

    申请号:US12544910

    申请日:2009-08-20

    Applicant: Randall C. Gee

    Inventor: Randall C. Gee

    Abstract: A rotational system is provided for controlling rotation of one or more solar collectors to track the movement of the sun, to automatically keep the collectors locked in stow position during high wind conditions, and advantageously also to prevent damage to the rotational system due to high pressures caused by high temperature conditions. The system utilizes a bi-directional hydraulic rotational actuator hydraulically connected to a control system. The actuator advantageously includes a system of helical gears and a piston, and the control system includes hydraulic lines equipped with check valves that prevent circulation of hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic lines and the actuator when backpressure is exerted in one of the hydraulic lines as a result of high wind force on the collectors. In addition, the control system advantageously comprises a pressure-relief system to prevent damage to the actuator during high temperature conditions. A single actuator can be used to operate up to sixteen or more large solar collectors.

    Abstract translation: 提供旋转系统用于控制一个或多个太阳能收集器的旋转以跟踪太阳的运动,以在高风条件下自动保持收集器锁定在收起位置,并且有利地还可以防止由于高压而损坏旋转系统 由高温条件引起。 该系统利用液压连接到控制系统的双向液压旋转执行器。 致动器有利地包括斜齿轮和活塞的系统,并且控制系统包括装备有止回阀的液压管线,当止回阀被施加在液压管线之一中时,阻止液压流体通过液压管路和致动器的循环,结果 高风力的收藏家。 此外,控制系统有利地包括一个压力释放系统,以防止在高温条件下对致动器的损坏。 单个致动器可用于操作多达十六个或更多个大型太阳能收集器。

    Space frame connector
    5.
    发明授权
    Space frame connector 有权
    空间框架连接器

    公开(公告)号:US08739492B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-03

    申请号:US12500467

    申请日:2009-07-09

    Abstract: A space frame connector is provided for attaching an oblique strut tube to an axial chord of a space frame. The space frame connector includes a collar adapted to fit over an axial chord. The collar is equipped with one or more attachment flanges. The space frame connector also includes a strut tube having an extrusion flange formed in at least one of its ends. The extrusion flange is made up of two parallel leaves that define a slot between them. The slot is sized and shaped to fit over an attachment flange on the collar that is positioned over the axial chord. The extrusion flange can be formed using simple press and punch tools. Space frames used to support solar energy collector arrays can be assembled in the field, including formation of the extrusion flanges on the oblique strut tubes, or multiple strut tubes can be attached to axial chords and compactly packed and transported to the field for use in constructing space frames, for example for supporting large parabolic trough solar collectors.

    Abstract translation: 空间框架连接器用于将倾斜支柱管附接到空间框架的轴向弦。 空间框架连接器包括适于装配在轴向弦上的轴环。 套环配有一个或多个附件法兰。 空间框架连接器还包括支柱管,其具有在其至少一个端部上形成的挤压凸缘。 挤压法兰由两个平行的叶片组成,它们在它们之间限定一个槽。 狭槽的尺寸和形状适于装在位于轴向弦上的轴环上的附接凸缘上。 挤出法兰可以使用简单的冲压和冲压工具来形成。 用于支撑太阳能收集器阵列的空间框架可以在现场组装,包括在倾斜支柱管上形成挤压凸缘,或者多个支柱管可以附接到轴向和弦并被紧密包装并运送到现场用于构造 空间框架,例如用于支撑大型抛物线槽太阳能收集器。

    Hydraulic-Based Rotational System for Solar Concentrators that Resists High Wind Loads Without a Mechanical Lock
    6.
    发明申请
    Hydraulic-Based Rotational System for Solar Concentrators that Resists High Wind Loads Without a Mechanical Lock 有权
    用于太阳能集热器的液压式旋转系统,无需机械锁即可抵抗高风荷载

    公开(公告)号:US20100043776A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-25

    申请号:US12544910

    申请日:2009-08-20

    Applicant: Randall C. Gee

    Inventor: Randall C. Gee

    Abstract: A rotational system is provided for controlling rotation of one or more solar collectors to track the movement of the sun, to automatically keep the collectors locked in stow position during high wind conditions, and advantageously also to prevent damage to the rotational system due to high pressures caused by high temperature conditions. The system utilizes a bi-directional hydraulic rotational actuator hydraulically connected to a control system. The actuator advantageously includes a system of helical gears and a piston, and the control system includes hydraulic lines equipped with check valves that prevent circulation of hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic lines and the actuator when backpressure is exerted in one of the hydraulic lines as a result of high wind force on the collectors. In addition, the control system advantageously comprises a pressure-relief system to prevent damage to the actuator during high temperature conditions. A single actuator can be used to operate up to sixteen or more large solar collectors.

    Abstract translation: 提供旋转系统用于控制一个或多个太阳能收集器的旋转以跟踪太阳的运动,以在高风条件下自动保持收集器锁定在收起位置,并且有利地还可以防止由于高压而损坏旋转系统 由高温条件引起。 该系统利用液压连接到控制系统的双向液压旋转执行器。 致动器有利地包括斜齿轮和活塞的系统,并且控制系统包括装备有止回阀的液压管线,当止回阀被施加在液压管线之一中时,阻止液压流体通过液压管路和致动器的循环,结果 高风力的收藏家。 此外,控制系统有利地包括一个压力释放系统,以防止在高温条件下对致动器的损坏。 单个致动器可用于操作多达十六个或更多个大型太阳能收集器。

    Space Frame Connector
    7.
    发明申请
    Space Frame Connector 有权
    空间框架连接器

    公开(公告)号:US20100005752A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-14

    申请号:US12500467

    申请日:2009-07-09

    Abstract: A space frame connector is provided for attaching an oblique strut tube to an axial chord of a space frame. The space frame connector includes a collar adapted to fit over an axial chord. The collar is equipped with one or more attachment flanges. The space frame connector also includes a strut tube having an extrusion flange formed in at least one of its ends. The extrusion flange is made up of two parallel leaves that define a slot between them. The slot is sized and shaped to fit over an attachment flange on the collar that is positioned over the axial chord. The extrusion flange can be formed using simple press and punch tools. Space frames used to support solar energy collector arrays can be assembled in the field, including formation of the extrusion flanges on the oblique strut tubes, or multiple strut tubes can be attached to axial chords and compactly packed and transported to the field for use in constructing space frames, for example for supporting large parabolic trough solar collectors.

    Abstract translation: 空间框架连接器用于将倾斜支柱管附接到空间框架的轴向弦。 空间框架连接器包括适于装配在轴向弦上的轴环。 套环配有一个或多个附件法兰。 空间框架连接器还包括支柱管,其具有在其至少一个端部上形成的挤压凸缘。 挤压法兰由两个平行的叶片组成,它们在它们之间限定一个槽。 狭槽的尺寸和形状适于装在位于轴向弦上的轴环上的附接凸缘上。 挤出法兰可以使用简单的冲压和冲压工具来形成。 用于支撑太阳能收集器阵列的空间框架可以在现场组装,包括在倾斜支柱管上形成挤压凸缘,或者多个支柱管可以附接到轴向和弦并被紧密包装并运送到现场用于构造 空间框架,例如用于支撑大型抛物线槽太阳能收集器。

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