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Apparatus for the utilization of solar heat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-14
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1995-10-14
Abstract
Abstract My invention relates to a unique apparatus for the utilization of solar heat which incorporates a hexagonal shaped collector element, which achieves maximum heat utilization in conjunction with a heat pipe for transfer of the heat collected by the element. Various minor modifications can be made to the heat collector element and/or the heat transfer pipe without departing from the spirit or the scope of the invention. Basically, however, it is the hexagonal shaped heat collector element with the heat transfer pipe passing therethrough at substantially the optimum position so that maximum heat transfer occurs from the heat collector element to the pipe within each individual element. The entire apparatus can be adjusted for optimum sun angle, depending upon the hemisphere or latitude of use, and extremely efficient heat transfer and use of solar energy is possible.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice E. Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-29 23:27
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S25/00; F24S25/70; F24S10/00; F24S10/50; F24S10/502; F24S10/90; F24S10/95; F24S23/00; F24S23/70; F24S30/00; F24S30/40; F24S30/45; F24S30/458; F24S70/00; F24S70/60; F24S2023/86; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B10/00; Y02B10/20; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44; Y02E10/47; Y10; Y10S; Y10S126/00; Y10S126/907; Y10S126/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
Apparatus for the utilization of solar heat comprising, a carrying frame, a plurality of hexagonal shaped solar collector cells carried by the frame having an open end directed toward incoming sunlight and a closed end, the cells on the closed end being of a high heat transfer metallic material, a pair of spaced, substantially parallel header pipes on opposite sides and inside of the frame, a plurality of substantially parallel heat transfer collector pipes connected at opposite ends to the header pipes and passing through the upper, center portion of each cell to obtain maximum focused heat, and means to pass fluid through the header pipes and the heat transfer collector pipes to collect the heat passed by conduction, radiation, and convection to the fluid through the heat transfer pipe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
Apparatus for the utilization of solar heat comprising, a carrying frame, a plurality of hexagonal shaped solar collector cells carried by the frame having an open end directed toward incoming sunlight and a closed end, the cells on the closed end being of a high heat transfer metallic material, a pair of spaced, substantially parallel header pipes on opposite sides and inside of the frame, a plurality of substantially parallel heat transfer collector pipes connected at opposite ends to the header pipes and passing through the upper, center portion of each cell to obtain maximum focused heat, and means to pass fluid through the header pipes and the heat transfer collector pipes to collect the heat passed by conduction, radiation, and convection to the fluid through the heat transfer pipe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 where the frame is enclosed and insulated, and includes a glass face plate to allow transfer of the sun's rays therethrough into the solar collectors, and where the collector pipe passes through each cell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 which includes insulation for the base of the solar collectors from the carrying frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 where the surface of the solar collectors and the base is coated with a dark covering, which is substantially independent of heat collection or absorption characteristics.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 where the heat transfer pipes are made from a highly conductive metallic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 which includes at least two heat transfer pipes positioned within each collector cell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the collector cells interlock with each other in a honeycomb configuration.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |