公开(公告)号：US11846451B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US17158745

申请日：2021-01-26

Applicant: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC ,  CSIRO

Inventor： Clifford K. Ho ,  Jin-Soo Kim ,  Apurv Kumar

IPC: F24S70/16 ,  F24S60/00 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S25/40

CPC classification number: F24S70/16 ,  F24S25/40 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S60/00

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multi-stage falling particle receivers and methods of falling particle heating. As the particles fall through the receiver, the particles are periodically collected and released by flow retarding devices. The periodic catch-and-release of the particles falling through the receiver reduces particle flow dispersion, increases particle opacity and solar absorption, and reduces erosion and damage to surfaces caused by direct particle impingement.

公开(公告)号：US20180222795A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15747154

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: Technische Universität Dresden

Inventor： Frank Neumann ,  Manfred Curbach

IPC: C04B18/02 ,  G02B19/00 ,  G02B3/08 ,  B28B11/24 ,  C04B14/06 ,  F24S20/30 ,  F24S23/30 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S70/16

CPC classification number: C04B18/023 ,  B28B11/243 ,  C04B14/06 ,  C04B20/04 ,  C04B28/02 ,  C04B30/00 ,  C04B2111/0025 ,  F24S20/30 ,  F24S23/30 ,  F24S23/31 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S50/80 ,  F24S70/16 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B19/0009 ,  G02B19/0042 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  C04B14/068 ,  C04B40/0268

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for sintering sand. An object of the invention consists in using energy-saving sintering to make it possible to use round-grain sand with evenly distributed grain fractions as a building material, and particularly as an aggregate.The object is achieved by providing a focusing device (3) for thermal energy-rich radiation (2) for generating at least one focal point (5) on the surface of a bulk sand (10) and a positioning device (6) for continuous relative movement between the focal point (5) and the sand (10).The object is further achieved by using desert sand as an aggregate for a construction element (12), characterized in that grain agglomerates (11) of desert sand (10) obtained by sintering are introduced as an aggregate into a matrix material (13).

公开(公告)号：US12032180B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US18212465

申请日：2023-06-21

Applicant: Light Field Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Sean Karafin ,  Brendan Elwood Bevensee

IPC: G02B5/02 ,  F24V30/00 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02B30/00 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G03H1/02 ,  F24S30/00

CPC classification number: G02B5/0242 ,  F24V30/00 ,  G02B3/0037 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B27/0103 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02B27/0994 ,  G02B30/00 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G03H1/02 ,  F24S30/00

Abstract: Disclosed are systems for directing energy according to holographic projection. Configurations of waveguide arrays are disclosed for improved efficiency and resolution of propagated energy through, tessellation of shaped energy waveguides.

公开(公告)号：US20240134092A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US18393173

申请日：2023-12-21

Applicant: LIGHT FIELD LAB, INC.

Inventor： Jonathan Sean Karafin ,  Brendan Elwood Bevensee ,  Ed Ibe ,  Jared Perez ,  Xudong Chen ,  Joseph W. Rickwalder

IPC: G02B5/02 ,  F24V30/00 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02B30/00 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G03H1/02

CPC classification number: G02B5/0242 ,  F24V30/00 ,  G02B3/0037 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B27/0103 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02B27/0994 ,  G02B30/00 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G03H1/02 ,  F24S30/00

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for manufacturing energy relays for energy directing systems. Methods and devices are disclosed for forming random and non-random patterns of energy relay materials with energy localization properties. Methods and devices are disclosed for forming energy relays of different shapes.

公开(公告)号：US11652440B1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17869510

申请日：2022-07-20

Applicant: Bruce E. Clark

Inventor： Bruce E. Clark

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/42 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S10/20 ,  F24S30/428 ,  F24S40/80 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S30/425

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  H02S10/20 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S40/425 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/428 ,  F24S40/85 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2030/19

Abstract: An A-Frame solar panel array system is configured to produce a high amount of electrical power for a given amount of ground space with a plurality of solar panels on both a forward beam and a plurality of solar panels on a trailing beam in an elevated position above the ground. This elevated positioning enables more solar panels to be configured over a given amount of ground area. The solar panels are spaced along the trailing and forward beams with a vertical offset between the trailing and forward beams to enable sunlight to pass therethrough to enable exposure to sunlight, through the forward beam array of solar panels onto the trailing beam array of solar panels. A solar panel actuator is configured to rotate the solar panels for increasing solar panel exposure throughout the year. The solar panels may only be configured to rotate trailing/forward.

公开(公告)号：US20170353145A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：US15175802

申请日：2016-06-07

Applicant: Michael Xiaoxuan Yang

Inventor： Michael Xiaoxuan Yang

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  H02S30/20 ,  H01L31/054

CPC classification number: H02S20/32 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/45 ,  F24S2020/16 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: This invention relates to photovoltaic (PV) systems with solar trackers. Retractable auxiliary panels are positioned at opposite sides of a solar panel along its tilt direction. The auxiliary panels do not obstruct the direct solar irradiation onto the solar panels, but rather redirect additional solar irradiation to the solar panels, including both direct beam and diffuse sunlight. While solar panels tilt to track the sun, configurations of the auxiliary panels can be adjusted to avoid shading on adjacent solar panels. Compared to conventional PV systems on solar trackers, the proposed PV system can significantly improve overall sunlight collection and PV system output throughout a day.

公开(公告)号：US20230408737A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18212465

申请日：2023-06-21

Applicant: Light Field Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Sean Karafin ,  Brendan Elwood Bevensee

IPC: G02B5/02 ,  F24V30/00 ,  G02B30/00 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G03H1/02 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B5/32

CPC classification number: G02B5/0242 ,  F24V30/00 ,  G02B30/00 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B27/0994 ,  G03H1/02 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B27/0103 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G02B3/0037 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B5/32 ,  F24S30/00

Abstract: Disclosed are systems for directing energy according to holographic projection. Configurations of waveguide arrays are disclosed for improved efficiency and resolution of propagated energy through, tessellation of shaped energy waveguides.

公开(公告)号：US11841169B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17478780

申请日：2021-09-17

Applicant: Ojjo, Inc.

Inventor： Greg McPheeters ,  Charles Almy ,  Cormac McHugh

IPC: F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/16 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S25/632

CPC classification number: F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/16 ,  F24S25/632 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S2030/11

Abstract: A truss foundation for supporting single-axis solar tracker drive motors and center structures. An adapter joins a pair of adjacent truss legs and provides a mounting platform to support a drive motor and/or center structure of a solar tracker. The adapter has a pair of connecting portions that are received in the legs of the truss foundation. The adapter may be a unitary structure or consist of a pair of slidably connected members that are joined with fasteners to accommodate truss legs spaced apart at different distances.

公开(公告)号：US11719864B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US16962193

申请日：2019-01-14

Applicant: Light Field Lab, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Sean Karafin ,  Brendan Elwood Bevensee

IPC: G02B5/02 ,  F24V30/00 ,  G02B30/00 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G03H1/02 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B5/32 ,  F24S30/00

CPC classification number: G02B5/0242 ,  F24V30/00 ,  G02B3/0037 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/08 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B27/0103 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02B27/0994 ,  G02B30/00 ,  G02B30/56 ,  G03H1/02 ,  F24S30/00

Abstract: Disclosed are systems for directing energy according to holographic projection. Configurations of waveguide arrays are disclosed for improved efficiency and resolution of propagated energy through tessellation of shaped energy waveguides.

公开(公告)号：US09973142B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14199499

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: Vermont Slate & Copper Services, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Cecil Stearns

IPC: E04D13/10 ,  E01F7/02 ,  H02S40/12 ,  F24J2/46

CPC classification number: H02S40/12 ,  E04D13/10 ,  E04D13/106 ,  F24S30/00 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S2025/6003 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: An accessory for a solar panel assembly includes a bracket defining an elongated portion extending in a first direction and including a slot, a connector coupled to the bracket and configured to engage at least one panel frame of the solar panel assembly, and a fence member including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion including a planar surface oriented at an angle relative to the bracket portion, and the second portion includes a projection that removably engages the slot.