Patent ID: 6705311
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: F24S,Y02E

Abstract:
A solar system comprising a reflector and a heat collecting element received at the focus of the reflector, said heat collecting element having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and a second end; the heat collecting element comprising a coated tube received within a coaxial evacuated enveloping glass tube; said enveloping glass tube being secured at respective ends thereof to the coated tube by a coaxially deformable connector element having a distal end thereof sealingly secured to the coated tube and a proximal end thereof sealingly attached to a respective end of the enveloping glass tube by a glass to metal connection, wherein a radiation shield assembly extends over the connector element and over the glass to metal connection; said radiation shield assembly is secured to the connector element by support legs engaging the connector element adjacent the proximal end.