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Solar concentrator with integrated tracking and light delivery system with collimation
US9052452B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9052452-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314100063-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
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A solar light distribution system includes a solar light concentrator that is affixed externally to a light transfer tube. Solar light waves are processed by the concentrator into a collimated beam of light, which is then transferred through a light receiving port and into the light transfer tube. A reflector directs the collimated beam of light through the tube to a light distribution port. The interior surface of the light transfer tube is highly reflective so that the light transfers through the tube with minimal losses. An interchangeable luminaire is attached to the light distribution port and distributes light inside of a structure. A sun tracking device rotates the concentrator and the light transfer tube to optimize the receiving of solar light by the concentrator throughout the day. The system provides interior lighting, uses only renewable energy sources, and releases no carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.
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What is claimed is: 1. A solar light distribution system comprising: a first tubular member extending lengthwise along a central, longitudinal axis (CL1), said first tubular member having a first support wall defining a first light transfer duct, a first light receiving port, and a first light delivery port that are all optically coupled; a solar light concentrator affixed externally to said first tubular member and located proximate to the first light receiving port, said light…
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- What does patent US9052452B2 cover?
- A solar light distribution system includes a solar light concentrator that is affixed externally to a light transfer tube. Solar light waves are processed by the concentrator into a collimated beam of light, which is then transferred through a light receiving port and into the light transfer tube. A reflector directs the collimated beam of light through the tube to a light distribution port. Th…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ut Battelle Llc, Ut Batelle Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G02B7/183. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 09 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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