STRUCTURE OF DIFFERENTIAL TELESCOPIC ELLIPTICAL ARCS, CONSISTING OF MULTIPLE TWO-AXIS SUN-TRACKERS MECHANISMS
20230085139 · 2023-03-16
Inventors
Cpc classification
Y02E10/50
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
Y02E10/47
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
F24S30/45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
International classification
F24S30/45
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Abstract
It is t an object of the present invention to provide an improved smart sun tracking systems that are expanding in three different directions, configured with multiple two-axis sun-trackers integrated with various single or step-aside double layers of hybrid Dual faces PV thermal panels to only two swiveling couplers in different directions with two driven main cables in closed loops (North-South and East-West), define the 4-dimension structure, and strong enough to withstand wind loading and the like without the structural reinforcement here to for required. Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved sun tracking systems for solar energy radiation receivers, which can be built from a minimum number of inexpensive parts and minimum maintenance. Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the prior art upon examination of the following or may be learned by application of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims two electric motorized pulley attachments, connecting the closed loops cables to each 3-solar energy radiation receivers' to sub-assembly support beam, mounted on mast pillars at different lengths allow to provide a wide range of adjustments, i.e. wherein the 3-units of solar energy radiation receivers, reversing directions according to the seasons and when is needed. A clockwise and counter-clockwise electric motorized pulley, connected to dual direction main cables design is biased to maintain differential positions. When underneath the 3-units of solar energy radiation receivers connected central support beam which connected to swivel coupler and a pair of differential locations hooks. The smart sun-trackers system comprising multiple two-axis sun-trackers connected with cables in closed loops, provides required forms of multiple at least one or more 3-units of solar energy radiation receiver's mounted above sub-support beam assembly, when the cables are moving back and forth. The mechanism includes an electric motorized pulley shaft rotating in a different direction parallel to the cable portion to which the mechanism is attached. Because the cables connected in 2 different locations attached to the central support beam, allow the central main mast pillars swivel with the same cables length displacement following the movements which occur between all differential step-aside main mast pillars, respectively to North-South positions, providing the necessary solar energy radiation receiver adjustment desired. The same principles works with the East-West differential movements' when main mast pillars step-aside relative to solar energy radiation receivers sub-assembly modules of multiple units of 3-solar energy radiation receivers as described above. The solar energy radiation receivers could be of the; solar flat-plate type, or other configurations, such as various single or step-aside double layers of hybrid Dual faces PV thermal panels.
Claims
1. A system of sun-trackers structures arranged in an array of rows and columns, comprising: in each two-axis sun-tracker mechanism structure (103); a sub-assembly modules support structure (102) to support at least one or multiple solar radiation receivers (101); a support rails (701) and (704) connected to middle central sub-support beam (702) with evacuated sections (703); a step-aside main mast pillar (for example 104, 110, 111); a controlled pull and release cables in closed loops (108N, 108S) and controlled pull and release cables in closed loops (107E, 107W) a base (801) to provide ground support; and a step-aside main mast pillar (104, 110, 111) connected at an upper end to said sub-assembly modules support structure (102) and at a lower end to said base ground support (801), and through a lower swivel coupler (105) at said lower end configured to allow said sub-assembly modules support structure (102) with the main step-aside mast pillar to pivot relative to said base in North-South direction and in relative parallel to that of the rows attached to controlled pull and release cables in closed loops (108N, 108S), and an upper swivel coupler (409) configured to allow said sub-assembly modules support structure (102) to pivot relative to said step-aside main mast pillar and to the base in an East-West direction and in relative parallel to that of the columns attached to controlled pull and release cables in closed loops (107E, 107W), and wherein said lower swivel coupler (105) in each sun-tracker mechanism structure (103) in a same row (501) is connected to a same location in each base (223, 225; 216, 218; 209, 211) and wherein said lower swivel coupler (105) connection location to said base (801) is different in displacements distances relative to step-aside main mast pillar (for example 104, 110, 111 can be in ranges from 5-40c″m) and respectively to rollers 109N, 109S in each row (223, 225; 216, 218; 209, 211) for example, can be in ranges from 5-60c″m, and simultaneously, wherein said lower swivel coupler (105) to pivot relative to said base (801) in each row, wherein displacements distances in heights is different relative to each row (501) in displacements distances of 221, 214, 207 relatively to 229, 231, 233 and 228, 230, 232 (for example, can be in ranges from 5-50c″m), and wherein said upper swivel coupler (409) in each sun-track mechanism structure (103) in a same row (501) is connected to a same location in each sub-assembly modules support structure (226; 219; 212), and wherein said upper coupler (409) connection to said sub-assembly modules support structure (102) is different in displacement relative to sub-assembly modules support structure (102) or (101) and respectively to rollers 106E and 106W in each row (226; 219; 212) for example, can be in ranges from 5-50c″m.
2. The system according to claim 1 wherein said step-aside main mast pillars (for example 104, 110, 111) in each sun tracker mechanism structure (103) in a same row (501) is of a same length (224; 217; 210), and wherein said step-aside main mast pillar length for example, can be in ranges from 5-50c″m is relatively different in between each row (224; 217; 210).
3. The system according to claim 1 wherein said sub-assembly modules support structure (102) comprises at least one or more upper and lower support rail 701 and 704 connected to middle central sub-support beam 702 with evacuated sections 703 configure the shape of H to support said multiple solar radiation receivers (101), simultaneously used to reflect light (albedo) to the back side of the dual faces PV thermal panels, and main support beam (707) angularly displaced (α, β, α′, β′) relative to a longitudinal axis (401) of said step-aside main mast pillar (for example 111), and wherein said angular displacement in each sun tracker structure (103) in a same column is the same, and wherein said angular displacement is different relative to sub-assembly modules support structure (102) in each column (α, β, α′, β′).
4. The system according to claim 3 wherein one of said upper support rails (701) comprises hooks means (705E, 705W) to attach cables (107E, 107W) associated with a drive system (112), to allow pivoting said sub-assembly modules support structure (102) in a direction relative parallel to that of the columns.
5. The system according to claim 4 wherein a location of said hooks means (705E, 705W) on said one of said upper-support rails (701) is the same for all sun-tracker structures (103) in a same column, and said hooks means location (708, 709) is different relative to sub-assembly modules support structure (102) in each column.
6. The system according to claim 3 wherein said main support beam (707) comprises hooks means (706N, 706S) to attach cables (108N, 108S) associated with a drive system (113), to allow pivoting said sub-assembly modules support structure (102) in a direction relatively parallel to that of the rows (501).
7. The system according to claim 1 further comprising a drive system (600), said system comprising a first groups of cables (108N, 108S) configured to simultaneously impart a pivotal motion in a direction parallel to the rows (501) to each main mast pillar (111) in each two-axis sun-tracker mechanism structure (103), and a second groups of cables (107E, 107W) configured to simultaneously impart a pivotal motion in a direction parallel to the columns to each sub-assembly modules support structure (102) in each two-axis sun-tracker mechanism structure (103).
8. The system according to claim 7 wherein said first groups of cables (108N, 108S) is arranged in a closed loop configuration along each column, and said second groups of cables (107E, 107W) is arranged in a closed loop configuration along each row (501).
9. The system according to claim 8 wherein a displacement distance of cable (108N) between each two-axis sun-tracker mechanism structure (103) in each column is the same and is countered by a equal in one length displacement of cable (108S) in an opposing direction.
10. The system according to claim 8 wherein a displacement of cables (107W) between each two-axis sun tracker mechanism structure (103) in each row (501) is countered by a equal in one length displacement of cables (107E) in an opposing direction.
11. The system according to claim 7 wherein said drive system (600) comprises a single motor or alternatively electrical elongated shaft (113) to drive said groups of cables (108N, 108S) and single motor or alternatively electrical elongated shaft (112) to drive said second groups of cables (107E, 107W).
12. The system according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of solar radiation receivers (101) comprises hybrid dual faced PV thermal panels.
13. The system according to claim 6 wherein a location of said hooks means (226; 219; 212) on said upper main support beam (707) is the same for all sun-tracking structures (103) in a same row (501), and said hooks means location (226; 219; 212) is different in each row.
14. The system according to claim 1 wherein said center longitudinal axis line (401) of sub-assembly modules support structure (102) is eccentric for example, can be in ranges from 5-30c″m relative to main central mast pillar (111) and offset respectively (710, 711) relatively to base support structure (801).
Description
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0017] A unique smart Telescopic differential expanding elliptical arc rows movements, which consist of multiple closed loops cables in differential hook distances for example, can be in ranges from 5-50-cm, when integrated within a multiple two-axis sun-trackers mechanisms, enable for additional quantities of single or step-aside double layers of hybrid dual faced PV thermal panels, or any solar energy radiation receivers, to be integrated in the shaded free space between rows. These systems are enabling for a plurality of step-aside mainmast pillars operating in differential lengths and differential distances between the cables hooks, which when connected to the main support beams, and pivotally mounted, when the 3-units solar energy radiant receivers of each single two-axis sun-trackers mechanism 103, are spaced-apart in differential configuration, and arranged in variant positions. Define by at least one or more units (for example 3-units; of solar energy radiation receivers mounted on two supports rails, connected to sub-support beam with evacuated sections configure in the shape of an H, those mounted on main support beam, which connected to differential lengths of main mast pillars rotating in direction of North-South by electric motorized pulley, when each linkages operated in differential lengths cables and differential displacements distances of hooks, displacing the linkages so as to the positions of the at least one or more units (for example 3-units) of solar energy radiation receivers assembly with another assemblies in desired directions to the sunrays. The main support beam connected either flexible cables or rigid spar-like pieces. so as to provide orientation in a second direction East-West in response to a second electric motorized pulley connected to spaced-apart in differential configuration of each at least one or more units (for example 3-units) of solar energy radiation receivers mounted on main support beams in differential angels relative to East-West movements, wherein connected with swivel coupler axis creates the sub-assembly modules 102 connected to step-aside main mast pillar. When at least one or more units (for example 3-units) solar energy radiation receivers, functions to receive solar energy from both sides; when one from the front side and the second from the back side, as received radiation energy from the albedo.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Referring now to the drawings and especially to
[0019] Reference is now made to
[0020] An example of variant seasons reflected by different positions is shown in
[0021] When all movements of
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[0023] To provide the daily arrangement shown by comparing between East, Mid-day and West day, which it reflected by two majors sides East morning and similar opposite side West afternoon positions by front view A, as vertical center dotted-line 401 of the solar energy radiation receivers 101E/102E connected to step-aside swivel coupler 409 reflected by step-aside dotted-line 402 step-aside mast pillar 111E in angle α°′ tilted seen by different distance relative to sub-assembly modules support structure (102) or at least one or multiple solar radiation receivers (101) for example, can be in ranges from 5-60c″m distance 403, the same configuration seen as center dotted-line 401 of the solar energy radiation receivers 101E/102E with its fully open space for the sunray 408E, connected to step-aside swivel coupler 409 with step-aside dotted-line 402 step-aside main mast pillar 111E in angle β°′ tilted seen by angular displacement is different relative to sub-assembly modules support structure (102) or (101) for example, can be in ranges from 5-60c″m distance 404, when in the Mid-day all solar energy radiation receivers 101M positioned horizontally with the faces to the Mid-day Sunrays. in the afternoon all solar energy radiation receivers 101 rotated in swivel coupler 409 to West afternoon with the same configuration shown in the variant East morning side positions, the same configuration appear in the opposite side mounted vertical center dotted-line 401 of the solar energy radiation receivers 101W connected to step-aside swivel coupler 409 reflected by step-aside dotted-line 402 of step-aside main mast pillar 111W in angle α° tilted seen by distance 403, the same configuration seen as center dotted-line 401 of the solar energy radiation receivers 101W with its fully open space for the sunray 407W, connected to step-aside swivel coupler 409 with step-aside dotted-line 402 of step-aside main mast pillar 111W in angle β° tilted seen by distance 404, as well as center dotted-line 401 of the solar energy radiation receivers 101W with its fully open space for the sunray 407W, connected to step-aside swivel coupler 409 with step-aside dotted-line 402 of step-aside main mast pillar 111W in angle α° tilted seen by distance 403. More particular wherein center longitudinal axis line (401) of sub-assembly modules support structure (102) is eccentric for example, can be in ranges from 5-30c″m relative to main mast pillar (111) and offset respectively (710, 711) relatively to base support structure (801). However the distance 405 reflects the gaps between the columns and the same distance 406 occur in the West side.
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[0025] Mechanically sees the doted lines sub-assembly modules 102 (without 3-units of solar energy radiation receivers as wheel as mirrors 101), connected to step-aside main mast pillar 111, 110 and 104 all identical on the same row emphasized by a doted lines of multiple two-axis sun-tracker mechanism 103 (see
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[0027] Wherein throughout multiple two-axis sun-tracker mechanism 103 (see
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[0029] Local Front view-A shows the at least one or more units (for example 3-units) of solar energy radiation receivers of sub-assembly module 102, connected to the main mast pillar step aside distances 710 and 711 relative to displacements distances 708 and 709 tilted aside in angle α°′ and angle β°′ respectively.
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[0031] The structure of differential telescopic elliptical arcs, consisting of multiple mechanisms of two-axis sun-trackers facilities 100 (see
[0032] It will become apparent to those skilled in the art that the controlled pull and release cables in closed loops shown and described above could be replaced by rigid-spar like members to provide the linkage means coupling each solar energy radiation receiver to a drive source. Also, while the attachment of linkage mechanisms to solar energy radiation receivers has been shown at solar energy radiation receivers supports positions, other arrangements are possible. For example, the linkage mechanisms could pass through apertures formed in interior portions of solar energy radiation receiver's supports.
[0033] The foregoing is considered as illustrative explanation of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operations shown and described above, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, all within the scope of the invention.