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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2019
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2017
King Saud University, Riyadh, SA;
Qudra Energy Company, Riyadh, SA;
Yousef Abdullah Almotlaq, Riyadh, SA;
Mazen Abdullah Baabbad, Riyadh, SA;
Hany Abdulrahman Alansary, Riyadh, SA;
Essam Abdulaziz Al Ammar, Riyadh, SA;
King Saud University, Riyadh, SA;
Abstract
The solar heating apparatus includes at least one optical element and a drive assembly for selectively moving the at least one optical element along multiple axes of rotation, the drive assembly having an elevation shaft and an azimuth rotation shaft. The solar heating apparatus also includes a support frame positioned in communicating relation with the drive assembly, the support frame being configured for supporting the at least one optical element. The support frame includes a main shaft, at least one branch holder pivotally attached to an end of the main shaft, the at least one branch holder being adapted for supporting the at least one optical element, and at least one belt drive for pivoting the at least one branch holder, the at least one belt drive being actuated by the elevation shaft.