Apparatus for concentrating solar radiation with inflatable concentrator cushion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10309688
APP PUB NO 20170314816A1
SERIAL NO

15523133

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The invention relates to a device for the concentration of solar radiation in an absorber, comprising an inflatable concentrator cushion, which comprises a cover film element comprising a light-permeable entry window for coupling in solar radiation and a reflector film, which sub-divides the concentrator cushion into at least two hollow spaces, for the concentration of solar radiation in an absorber, comprising a pivoting apparatus, by means of which the concentrator cushion can be pivoted, in particular about its longitudinal axis, and comprising a retaining apparatus secured to the pivoting apparatus, for retaining the concentrator cushion, which retaining apparatus comprises an upper longitudinal member extending in the longitudinal direction of the concentrator cushion, for suspending the absorber, wherein the upper longitudinal member is arranged on a substantially air-tight closed upper passage opening of the concentrator cushion.

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HELIOVIS AG2351 WIENER NEUDORF

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Binder, Leopold Wiener Neudorf, AT 2 4
Tiefenbacher, Felix Wiener Neudorf, AT 6 19

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