US4248210A
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Heat-transfer component
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-09
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Granted: 1981-02-03
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Expires: 1999-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A solar panel component is provided which has a liquid passage formed by a plurality of perimetral sections connected together to form the passage. At least one fin is provided in extension of one of the sections and monolithically related thereto to optimize heat exchange between the fin and related section. In one embodiment there are two perimetral sections with the fins being in extension thereof in coplanar relationship. The liquid passage may be of circular cross-section or of many other forms such as rectangular, saw-toothed, trapezoidal, polygonal and semicircular. In some embodiments of the invention, one of the sections is part of a flat sheet of heat conductor material. In another embodiment of the invention, a passage forming section for a further liquid passage is provided connected to the fin of the first liquid passage formed as indicated above. The members can also be connected together in a closed loop so that a main liquid passage is provided with other passages perimetrally located thereabout.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh R. Ortega
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:22
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S10/00; F24S10/70; F24S10/75; F24S10/50; F24S10/504; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E10/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
Heat transfer apparatus comprising at least one tubular member including a plurality of perimetral sections connected together in liquid tight relation to form a liquid passage, and fins respectively in extension of each of said sections and monolithically related thereto whereby to optimize heat-exchange between the fin and related section, each said fin having opposite faces, each of said faces of each of said fins being at least substantially free of substantial contacting engagement by any fin on any other of the said section whereby each said fin may be directly exposed to a heat source for heating thereby and whereby each said section is directly heated by conduction of heat from a corresponding one of said fins so that at least substantially the entire tubular member is directly heated by conduction from said fins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
Heat transfer apparatus comprising at least one tubular member including a plurality of perimetral sections connected together in liquid tight relation to form a liquid passage, and fins respectively in extension of each of said sections and monolithically related thereto whereby to optimize heat-exchange between the fin and related section, each said fin having opposite faces, each of said faces of each of said fins being at least substantially free of substantial contacting engagement by any fin on any other of the said section whereby each said fin may be directly exposed to a heat source for heating thereby and whereby each said section is directly heated by conduction of heat from a corresponding one of said fins so that at least substantially the entire tubular member is directly heated by conduction from said fins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tubular member is of generally circular cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tubular member is of generally rectangular cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tubular member is of generally saw-tooth cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tubular member is of generally polygonal cross-section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tubular member is of generally semi-circular cross-section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tubular member is of generally trapezoidal cross-section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tubular member is of two perimetral sections and includes two fins respectively in extension of said sections and monolithically related thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein said fins are at least in part coplanar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein said fins are at least in part in generally parallel planes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein each section is a monolithic sheet of heat conductive material in the order of 0.005-0.025 inches thick and wherein the said sections constitute ribs strengthening the sheets.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein said sections are of like shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein one of the sections and the fin in extension thereof cooperatively constitute a flat sheet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 13 comprising a further fin in extension of the latter said fin and a further section on said further fin in monolithic relationship therewith, said further section being adapted to constitute a part of a further liquid passage.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
68 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 8 comprising at least one further tubular member including two perimetral sections connected together in liquid tight relation and forming a further liquid passage and including fins in extension of the latter said sections and monolithically related thereto, the fins of said tubular members being connected to form a further passage on which the first said liquid passages are peripherally located.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 8 comprising a tube within said passage and in face-to-face relation with said sections.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 16 wherein the sections are connected together via said tube.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 11 wherein the heat conductive material is at least partly of copper.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
Heat transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a plurality of the tubular members and a frame holding the same together as a solar panel with the fins being substantially entirely open for exposure to the sun.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-03 | 1984-08-04 | 1985-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-03 | 1988-08-04 | 1989-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-03 | 1992-08-04 | 1993-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |