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WO2013040322A3
WO2013040322A3 PCT/US2012/055358 US2012055358W WO2013040322A3 WO 2013040322 A3 WO2013040322 A3 WO 2013040322A3 US 2012055358 W US2012055358 W US 2012055358W WO 2013040322 A3 WO2013040322 A3 WO 2013040322A3
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array
post
prime mover
solar
solar array
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PCT/US2012/055358
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WO2013040322A2 (en
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Michael H. Redler
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Redler Michael H
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S30/40—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement
    • F24S30/45—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement with two rotation axes
    • F24S30/452—Vertical primary axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S40/00—Safety or protection arrangements of solar heat collectors; Preventing malfunction of solar heat collectors
    • F24S40/80—Accommodating differential expansion of solar collector elements
    • F24S40/85—Arrangements for protecting solar collectors against adverse weather conditions
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S2030/10—Special components
    • F24S2030/13—Transmissions
    • F24S2030/133—Transmissions in the form of flexible elements, e.g. belts, chains, ropes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00—Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S2030/10—Special components
    • F24S2030/13—Transmissions
    • F24S2030/134—Transmissions in the form of gearings or rack-and-pinion transmissions
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking

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  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
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  • Photovoltaic Devices (AREA)

Abstract

A post-mounted prime mover for maintaining an efficient alignment of an array of solar panels with respect to the azimuth position of the sun during its diurnal cycle is arranged to permit retrofitting of a preexisting fixed-position solar array without the disassembly or removal of the solar array. The post-mounted prime mover may include an eccentrically oriented drive system which places the majority of its components away from the solar array and allows a greater range of motion during adjustment to the elevation position of the array. The post-mounted prime mover may be backward driven and permitted to move in response to an externally applied force due to inclement weather or other environmental effects.
PCT/US2012/055358 2011-09-15 2012-09-14 Solar tracker WO2013040322A2 (en)

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US201161535020P 2011-09-15 2011-09-15
US61/535,020 2011-09-15

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WO2013040322A3 true WO2013040322A3 (en) 2013-10-10

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FR2462790A1 (en) * 1979-08-03 1981-02-13 Sicopa Parabolic reflector carried by support - pivotable about two axes with vertical pivot located at top of vertical fixed pillar (BR 10.2.81)
WO2002014751A1 (en) * 2000-08-17 2002-02-21 The Boeing Company Solar power system drive unit
US6543441B2 (en) * 2000-07-06 2003-04-08 Bayer Aktiengesellschaft Apparatus for utilizing solar energy
DE102004030287A1 (en) * 2004-06-23 2006-01-12 Ina-Schaeffler Kg Belt drive for internal combustion engine with drive calming
DE102004039070A1 (en) * 2004-08-12 2006-02-23 Ina-Schaeffler Kg belt drive
US20060225690A1 (en) * 2005-03-17 2006-10-12 Anatoly Arov Selective leverage technique and devices
DE202007008377U1 (en) * 2007-06-15 2007-08-09 Krinner Innovation Gmbh Solar module`s support e.g. collector, has axial pivot bearing between upper part base and cover that covers stand upper side, where upper part is connected with stand using screw connection to receive axial tractive and compressive forces
ES1069603U (en) * 2009-02-04 2009-04-16 Hector Alberto Perez Pueyo Solar follower
WO2009146215A2 (en) * 2008-04-18 2009-12-03 Sopogy, Inc. Parabolic trough solar energy collection system
WO2010097486A1 (en) * 2009-02-27 2010-09-02 Reductores Cuñat, S.A. Worm wheel reducer for modular parts for solar trackers
KR101041487B1 (en) * 2011-03-24 2011-06-16 주식회사 한국리레이 Driving device for solar panel
KR101056117B1 (en) * 2010-12-27 2011-08-10 주식회사 자연에너지 A solar light photovoltaic system

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2462790A1 (en) * 1979-08-03 1981-02-13 Sicopa Parabolic reflector carried by support - pivotable about two axes with vertical pivot located at top of vertical fixed pillar (BR 10.2.81)
US6543441B2 (en) * 2000-07-06 2003-04-08 Bayer Aktiengesellschaft Apparatus for utilizing solar energy
WO2002014751A1 (en) * 2000-08-17 2002-02-21 The Boeing Company Solar power system drive unit
DE102004030287A1 (en) * 2004-06-23 2006-01-12 Ina-Schaeffler Kg Belt drive for internal combustion engine with drive calming
DE102004039070A1 (en) * 2004-08-12 2006-02-23 Ina-Schaeffler Kg belt drive
US20060225690A1 (en) * 2005-03-17 2006-10-12 Anatoly Arov Selective leverage technique and devices
DE202007008377U1 (en) * 2007-06-15 2007-08-09 Krinner Innovation Gmbh Solar module`s support e.g. collector, has axial pivot bearing between upper part base and cover that covers stand upper side, where upper part is connected with stand using screw connection to receive axial tractive and compressive forces
WO2009146215A2 (en) * 2008-04-18 2009-12-03 Sopogy, Inc. Parabolic trough solar energy collection system
ES1069603U (en) * 2009-02-04 2009-04-16 Hector Alberto Perez Pueyo Solar follower
WO2010097486A1 (en) * 2009-02-27 2010-09-02 Reductores Cuñat, S.A. Worm wheel reducer for modular parts for solar trackers
KR101056117B1 (en) * 2010-12-27 2011-08-10 주식회사 자연에너지 A solar light photovoltaic system
KR101041487B1 (en) * 2011-03-24 2011-06-16 주식회사 한국리레이 Driving device for solar panel

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