Patent ID: 7950386
Filing Date: 2011-05-31
Classification: F24S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A carrier structure for a reflector element, for use in a solar energy reflector system, and which comprises: a reflector element; a platform which is separate from the reflector element and upon which the reflector element is mounted, and which is formed with stiffening elements; a frame structure supporting the platform, wherein the frame structure comprises a space frame; at least one curved transverse frame member; and a mounting arrangement supporting the frame structure in a manner that accommodates turning of the carrier structure about an axis of rotation that lies substantially coincident with a longitudinal axis of the reflector element when mounted to the platform, wherein the space frame comprises struts connecting opposite end regions of the at least one curved transverse frame member to a spine member; wherein the platform is secured to the at least one curved transverse frame member in a manner such that the curvature of the at least one curved transverse frame member causes the platform to curve concavely, and wherein the reflector element is secured to the platform in a manner such that the curvature of the platform causes the reflector element to curve concavely.