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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2011
Wayne Miller, Los Altos, CA (US);
Jerry Dejong, Alameda, CA (US);
Victor Ocegueda, Fremont, CA (US);
Vayardo Lalo Ruiz, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Anthony Wlodarczyk, Fremont, CA (US);
Wayne Miller, Los Altos, CA (US);
Jerry Dejong, Alameda, CA (US);
Victor Ocegueda, Fremont, CA (US);
Vayardo Lalo Ruiz, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Anthony Wlodarczyk, Fremont, CA (US);
Soitec Solar GmbH, Freiburg, DE;
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are described for a two axis tracking mechanism for a concentrated photovoltaic system. Two or more paddle structures containing multiple CPV modules are installed onto each tilt axle on the common roll axle as part of the two-axis tracking mechanism's solar array. The two or more paddle structures couple across the common roll axle on that tilt axle. The common roll axle and each paddle assembly are manufactured in simple modular sections that assemble easily in the field while maintaining the alignment of the tracker assembly.