Solar collector module

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8615960
APP PUB NO 20120217209A1
SERIAL NO

13386874

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Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes.

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ABENGOA SOLAR INC1250 SIMMS STREET LAKEWOOD CO 80401

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Backes, Rachel Lakewood, US 2 46
Biggio, Kenneth Lakewood, US 5 84
Manning, Kerry Lakewood, US 16 102
Marcotte, Patrick Lakewood, US 7 90
May, Edmund Kenneth Lakewood, US 5 79
Nettlau, Janina Lakewood, US 2 46
Sommers, Rick Lakewood, US 3 47

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