Patent ID: 8950391
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: F24S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A drive mechanism for a linear solar concentrator assembly which includes an elongate reflector support frame which is rotatable about an axis which is parallel to the length of the frame and is defined by a support for the frame, the drive mechanism comprising: a first elongate arm fixable at one end to the frame for rotation about the axis with the frame; a second elongate arm rotatable at one end about the axis independently of the first arm; a first reversible linear drive device, coupled between the second arm and the first anti which is operable to rotate the first arm about the axis relative to the second arm; and a second reversible linear drive device coupled between the support and the second arm which is operable to rotate the second arm about the axis; wherein the first and second reversible linear drive devices are located substantially in a common plane normal to the axis.