公开(公告)号：US20240271768A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18483940

申请日：2023-10-10

Applicant: Frederick R. Guy

Inventor： Frederick R. Guy

IPC: F21S11/00 ,  F21V7/06 ,  F24S20/60 ,  F24S20/61 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S60/00 ,  G02B7/183

CPC classification number: F21S11/007 ,  F21V7/06 ,  F24S20/60 ,  F24S20/61 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S60/00 ,  G02B7/183

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation collecting and directing apparatus is described herein. The electromagnetic radiation collecting and directing apparatus facilitates directing light from an exterior of a structure to an interior of a structure. The directed light is then distributed as necessary within the structure for heating, illumination, or is stored for use at a later time.

公开(公告)号：US11994743B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US17187117

申请日：2021-02-26

Applicant: Craig Roy Werner ,  Kurt James Werner ,  John Funai

Inventor： Craig Roy Werner ,  Kurt James Werner ,  John Funai

IPC: G02B7/183 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S23/70

CPC classification number: G02B7/183 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M13/022 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S25/00 ,  F24S25/12 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/30 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2023/874 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A solar trough frame for holding solar mirrors includes a plurality of chords. The frame includes a plurality of extruded profiles, including chords, chord sleeves, struts, strut end pieces and mirror support pieces, each chord sleeve having at least one chord sleeve fin, each chord sleeve positioned about one of the chords. The frame includes a plurality of struts, at least one of the struts having a strut end piece having at least one strut fin that connects with a chord sleeve fin to connect the plurality of chords. The frame includes a platform supported by the chords and struts or which the solar mirrors are disposed. A chord sleeve for connecting a chord of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a strut end piece extending from a strut of the solar frame. A strut end piece for connecting the strut of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a chord sleeve of the solar frame. A method for linking a strut of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a chord of the solar frame. A method for supporting solar mirrors.

公开(公告)号：US20240094500A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US18367800

申请日：2023-09-13

Applicant: Jorge Simon Hernandez

Inventor： Jorge Simon Hernandez

IPC: G02B7/183 ,  F24S23/71 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G02B7/198

CPC classification number: G02B7/183 ,  F24S23/71 ,  G02B5/208 ,  G02B7/198

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting radiation by reflecting, redirecting, focusing, and transitioning the radiation, comprising providing a first reflective focusing surface, receiving full-spectrum light with the first surface, focusing the light onto a second reflective focusing surface after passing through a filtering surface, and allowing the two reflective surfaces to reflect visible light from one surface to the other and out an exit, while infrared light is minimized via the filtering surface.

公开(公告)号：US20240085663A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18273551

申请日：2022-01-28

Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Inventor： Tomoya HATTORI ,  Takayuki SAKAI ,  Atsumu OIKAWA ,  Kouichi TAKEDA

IPC: G02B7/183 ,  G02B23/02 ,  G02B23/16

CPC classification number: G02B7/183 ,  G02B23/02 ,  G02B23/16

Abstract: A mirror support mechanism includes three first supporting members and three second supporting members. Each first supporting member includes a mirror supporting portion that is in contact with and support a corresponding one of three supported surfaces provided on the supported portion with rotational symmetry of 120 degrees around an optical axis, and two first beam portions connected to both sides of the mirror supporting portion. Each second supporting member includes a supporting portion to which ends of two first beam portions adjacent to each other are connected, the ends being not connected to the mirror supporting portion, and two second beam portions connected to both sides of the supporting portion, an end of the second beam portion not connected to the supporting portion being supported by a structure member provided on the rear side of the reflecting mirror.

公开(公告)号：US11808415B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17197825

申请日：2021-03-10

Applicant: Frederick Guy

Inventor： Frederick Guy

IPC: F21S11/00 ,  F24S20/60 ,  F24S20/61 ,  F21V7/06 ,  F24S60/00 ,  G02B7/183 ,  F24S23/71

CPC classification number: F21S11/007 ,  F21V7/06 ,  F24S20/60 ,  F24S20/61 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S60/00 ,  G02B7/183

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation collecting and directing apparatus is described herein. The electromagnetic radiation collecting and directing apparatus facilitates directing light from an exterior of a structure to an interior of a structure. The directed light is then distributed as necessary within the structure for heating, illumination, or is stored for use at a later time.

公开(公告)号：US20230236398A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-27

申请号：US18157386

申请日：2023-01-20

Applicant: Heliogen Holdings, Inc.

Inventor： Steven Edward Schell

IPC: G02B19/00 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B7/183

CPC classification number: G02B19/0019 ,  G02B7/183 ,  G02B19/0042 ,  G02B26/0816

Abstract: A heliostat field layout for a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant includes a plurality of heliostats arranged adjacent each other (e.g., side-by-side) in a first arc spaced from a tower comprising a solar receiver. A second plurality of heliostats are arranged adjacent each other (e.g., side-by-side) in one or more additional arcs spaced from each other and spaced from the first arc, each additional arc spaced from a previous of the additional arcs by a radial distance that defines an aisle, the radial distance between a pair of adj acent arcs being equal to or greater than the radial distance between a previous pair of adjacent arcs in a direction away from the tower. The heliostats are arranged in the arcs in a non-staggered manner.

公开(公告)号：US20230204905A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US17926554

申请日：2021-05-11

Applicant: AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SAS

Inventor： Didier CASTEL ,  Frédéric CHAUMEIL ,  Lionel CARMINATI

IPC: G02B7/183

CPC classification number: G02B7/183

Abstract: A system for fastening a mirror to a support is disclosed including intermediate structures, for example bipod structures. At least some of the intermediate structures are provided with torsion devices making it possible to at least partially compensate for optical aberrations of an instrument that includes the mirror. Each torsion device may comprise an elastic element and a variator. The variator is designed to control a deformation of the elastic element, resulting in a torque which is applied to the mirror.

公开(公告)号：US20230194849A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US17879374

申请日：2022-08-02

Applicant: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Inventor： Ewan Douglas ,  Dae Wook Kim

IPC: G02B23/06 ,  G02B7/183 ,  G02B7/02

CPC classification number: G02B23/06 ,  G02B7/183 ,  G02B7/022

Abstract: A versatile space telescope for quantum key distribution and adapted for interfacing with a spacecraft and an instrument module. The telescope includes diamond turned aluminum mirrors at its entrance and exit, adjacent the spacecraft and instrument module, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US11675179B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US16416053

申请日：2019-05-17

Applicant: Thomas William Hegwer

Inventor： Thomas William Hegwer

IPC: G02B23/00 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B23/02 ,  G02B7/183

CPC classification number: G02B23/02 ,  G02B7/183 ,  G02B7/1824

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel assembly and method that enables a user to collimate a focused Cassegrain telescope. The assembly, having a secondary mirror and support baffle, comprising an axle, a bearing, and hub, enables a user to precisely rotate or freely spin a Cassegrain telescope's secondary mirror about its optical axis. Incident to freely spinning the telescope's secondary mirror, the user may peer into the telescope's eyepiece and observe a focused image that may wobble, or remain stable, dependent upon how well the telescope's mirrors are aligned. Further, the assembly's eyepiece, comprising a reticle design, enables the observer to measure the magnitude and direction of image shift incident to the secondary mirror spinning. Lastly, the assembly, comprising a radially marked collimating faceplate, and radially marked collimating knob screws, enables a user to make specific adjustments to the telescope's secondary mirror, compensating for the observed image shift, precisely collimating the telescope.

公开(公告)号：US20180297213A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：US15769834

申请日：2016-02-15

Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Masaki HARUNA ,  Kazuhiko FUKUSHIMA ,  Ieyoung KIM ,  Satoru SOFUKU ,  Toshitaka NAKAOJI ,  Yasushi HORIUCHI ,  Yusuke SARUTA ,  Junji TAKAKI ,  Noboru KAWAGUCHI ,  Yutaka EZAKI

IPC: B25J13/08 ,  G02B23/02 ,  G02B7/198 ,  B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B25J13/085 ,  B25J5/04 ,  B25J9/0018 ,  B25J9/003 ,  B25J9/04 ,  B25J13/088 ,  B25J13/089 ,  B25J15/0206 ,  B25J15/0253 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G02B5/09 ,  G02B7/183 ,  G02B7/198 ,  G02B23/02

Abstract: A mirror replacement device includes a gripping mechanism to grip a segment mirror, a fine drive mechanism to change a position and a posture of the gripping mechanism, a lift mechanism for the segment mirror, a first detector to detect a relative position and a relative posture between a comparison object and a target object, a second detector to detect a bend of the fine drive mechanism, and a mirror replacement controller to replace the segment mirror based on detection signals output from the above-mentioned detectors. The controller determines whether the first detector can successfully perform a measurement. When it is determined that the measurement can be successfully performed, the control is performed based on the detection signal output from the first detector. When it is determined that the measurement cannot be successfully performed, the control is performed based on the detection signal output from the second detector.