Schott Ag

Frank Schuenzel

Nikolaus Benz

Michael Reinhard

Klaus Quast

Gotfried Haas

A collector module () is described with a collector manifold () having two chambers. This collector module () has at least one collector tube (), which has an absorber tube () and a tubular jacket (). A connector () for each collector tube is provided which embraces the collector manifold () and receives the end of its tubular jacket (). The connector () has a cup-shaped receiving part () glued on its collector tube and a U-shaped connecting part () formed on the cup-shaped receiving part (), which engages the collector manifold (). A sealing device () is arranged on the U-shaped connecting part (). A torsion-stiff, self-supporting device is provided accordingly by this structure, in which each collector tube is not loaded with external forces, during to thermal expansion, transport, mounting or the like.

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Arzberg, Germany

Frank Schuenzel