Light absorbing device

专利摘要:
SUMMARY The present invention relates to a light absorbing device for heating a medium by solar energy, comprising a first and a second layer, at least one of which is intended for soy energy absorption between a space in which a first medium is arranged to flow said heating, together with means arranged to allow said flow, at least one of said layers being flexible so that the surface exposed to the energy absorption is reducible. The invention also relates to an at least partially flexible building construction. Fig. 3a
公开号:SE0950470A1
申请号:SE0950470
申请日:2009-06-18
公开日:2010-12-19
发明作者:Frederic Telander；Arne Moberg；Per Alvestig
申请人:Soltech Energy Sweden Ab；
IPC主号:

专利说明:

15 20 25 in that it does not deviate from the building itself becomes more aesthetically pleasing.
However, installation of such a stationary device involves relatively large interventions on an existing building and is thus relatively complicated to install.
Furthermore, light absorbers according to the prior art can be bulky and are generally difficult to transport, difficult to handle, clumsy and heavy-duty.
In addition, fixed integrated installations remain in the property and are counted as building accessories.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION An object of providing a light-absorbing device which enables relatively inexpensive construction, the present invention is that simple manufacture and installation, simple application and removal, as well as easy handling and transportation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION These and other objects, which will become apparent from the following description, are achieved by means of a light absorbing device and building structure of the kind initially indicated and further having the features set forth in the characterizing part of appended independent claims 1 and 28. Preferred embodiments of the light absorbing embodiment the device are defined in appended dependent claims 2-27.
According to the invention, the objects are achieved with a light-absorbing device for heating a medium by means of solar energy, comprising a first and a second layer of which at least one is intended for solar energy absorption between them forming a space in which a first medium is arranged to flow for said heating, arranged in addition to means allowing said flow, wherein at least one of said layers is flexible so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible.
Because at least one of said layers is flexible so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible, a device is obtained which can be rolled up, folded, stewed, folded and / or crumpled, which enables easier transport and that the device takes up little space when stored away. The device enables cost-effective design and manufacture. Furthermore, simple application and removal is made possible so that the device can be mounted where it is most useful, and / or is most energy efficient, ie. where it receives the best light radiation. The device can, for example, be applied to a house wall in a holiday home during, for example, the winter months when the house is not visited frequently, and then during the summer months packed and stowed away or moved to another place where heating of medium is required such as wood storage for drying wood.
According to an embodiment of, the light absorbing device comprises at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening, said medium being arranged to flow between said inlet opening and said outlet opening. This enables transport of the medium in and out of the space.
According to an embodiment of the light-absorbing device, said flow means comprises an element configuration arranged to divide the space into at least a first sub-space comprising said inlet opening and a second sub-space comprising said outlet opening. This enables more efficient flow and heating of the medium, as well as achieving self-circulation of a gaseous medium.
According to an embodiment, the light-absorbing device comprises a frame element arranged to delimit the space between said first and second layers. This provides a substantially closed space. According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said element configuration comprises at least one enclosed channel. This enables effective separation of said first and second layers by introducing introducers for said separation.
According to an embodiment of the light-absorbing device, said frame element comprises at least one enclosed channel. This enables effective separation of said first and second layers by introducing introducers for said separation. The introducer may, for example, consist of elements of cellular plastic or similar materials which are used, for example, on sleeping pads.
According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, at least one channel of the element configuration and at least one channel of the frame element are in fluid communication with each other. This enables the introduction of a fluid such as, for example, gaseous medium such as air or foam, preferably solidifiable foam, so that both frame elements and element configuration constitute spacers by the same introduction of fluid.
When using gaseous medium, only one pump valve means is required for controlling pressurization of channels.
According to an embodiment of the light-absorbing device, said element configuration comprises elements independent of said frame element arranged in such a way in the space that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is foldably reducible. This enables said foldable reduction with insertion means such as spacer elements or fluid inserted into channels of said free-standing elements, or leave said free-standing elements to be solid spacer elements.
According to one embodiment, the light absorbing device comprises spacer means for separating said first and second layers. By using spacers, efficient separation of said space is possible when using the device. According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said spacer means comprises channel insertion means. This enables efficient separation during use and by removal simple reduction of the surface exposed to variant soy energy absorption, and according to folding, swapping or equivalent of the device.
According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said channel introducing means comprises a gaseous medium, for instance air, arranged to be introduced and pressurized in at least one channel of the element configuration and / or at least one channel of the frame element.
This enables simple separation of the layers by inflating the channels by means of the gaseous medium and simple reduction of the surface exposed to solar energy absorption when emptying the gaseous medium.
According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said channel insertion means comprise spacer elements arranged to be introduced into at least one channel of the element configuration and / or at least one channel of the frame element. Enables stable separation of the layers and through the spacer elements easily the surface exposed for removal of reduction of soy energy absorption.
According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said spacer means comprises resilient means. This results in efficient separation of the layers, as well as expansion of the surface exposed to soy energy absorption.
According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said resilient means comprises at least one spring means arranged in said space for spring action between a compressed state and an expanded state for separating first and second layers, the surface exposed to light absorption being reducible at least in said compressed state.
According to an embodiment of the light-absorbing device, said spring means is annular, preferably circular. This makes it possible to provide a path for flowing the medium which has curves in accordance with the shape of the spring means so that a more efficient flow and thus more efficient heating of the medium is obtained.
According to one embodiment, the light absorbing device comprises at least two spring means arranged next to each other in said space so that in said compressed state said spring means are foldable over each other for said reduction of the surface reduced for light absorption.
According to an embodiment of the light-absorbing device, the device is arranged to be attached to a surface having a slope relative to the horizontal plane, for example a wall, the device comprising surface reducing means so that when the device is attached to said surface reducing the surface exposed to solar energy absorption. This makes it possible to have the device permanently suspended, whereby, since the device is not to be used for heating the medium by means of solar energy, the surface exposed to solar energy absorption can be reduced.
According to an embodiment of the light-absorbing device, said surface reducing means comprises a rolling device for roll-out winding of said surface exposed to solar energy absorption. This is an effective and aesthetically pleasing way of achieving said surface reduction when permanently suspended from the device.
According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said surface reducing means comprises a contraction device for folding extensible contraction of said surface exposed to solar energy absorption.
This is an effective and aesthetically pleasing way of achieving said surface reduction when permanently suspended from the device.
According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said first medium is gaseous medium, preferably air. By using a gaseous medium, problems with liquid leakage are avoided. Furthermore, self-circulation is enabled, which means that a relatively inexpensive device can be provided which does not require a pump.
According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device, said first medium is a liquid medium, preferably water. This enables heating of liquid, for example water, for desired use, such as heating of water for, for example, a swimming pool.
According to one embodiment, the light absorbing device comprises a second medium separated from said first medium arranged to flow in channels in said space for said heating, between at least a second inlet opening and at least a second outlet opening. This makes it possible to use a gaseous medium as the first medium and a liquid medium, for example water, as the second medium, whereby for example water for a swimming pool can be heated by means of the device.
According to one embodiment, the light absorbing device comprises a transparent third layer arranged externally the first layer. In this way, insulation is achieved, whereby the efficiency increases.
According to an embodiment of the light-absorbing device, said flow means comprises an electrical device, for example a fan device and / or a pump device. This makes it possible to achieve efficient flow of the medium.
According to one embodiment, the light absorbing device comprises at least one solar cell element for driving said electrical device.
In this case, the device can be efficiently used for said flow of the medium without additional energy source.
According to one embodiment, the light absorbing device comprises a valve means arranged in connection with said outlet opening to in a first position allow flow through the outlet opening into a cavity connected to the outlet opening 10 and in a second position prevent flow through the outlet opening but from said outlet. cavities to the surroundings. This makes it possible to, in addition to heating the gaseous medium, here air, also use the light-absorbing device so that the air can be heated when required and ventilation of air through cavities, for example rooms in building construction can take place when needed.
According to an embodiment of the light-absorbing device, in said second position of the valve means ventilation of said cavity via said space is arranged to be provided. This is advantageous when the cavity, for example rooms in building construction, needs to be ventilated.
According to the invention, the objects are also achieved with a building construction as a tent, light-absorbing device according to any of said embodiments, wherein being at least partially flexible, for example comprising said light-absorbing device constitutes at least one wall and / or roof in said building construction. As a result, only the tent or the equivalent needs to be erected so that the wall and / or the roof of the tent provided with the light-absorbing device is directed / directed towards the sun.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be better understood with reference to the following detailed description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the many views, and in which: Fig. 1a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 1b a section AA and Fig. 1c a section BB of the device in Fig. 1a; Fig. 2a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2b a section A-A and Fig. 2c a section B-B of the device in Fig. 2a; Fig. 3a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 3b a section A-A and Fig. 3c a section B-B of the device in Fig. 3a; Fig. 4a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 4b a section A-A and Fig. 4c a section B-B of the device in Fig. 4a; Fig. 5a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 5b a section A-A and Fig. 5c a section B-B of the device in Fig. 5a; and Fig. 6a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 6b a section A-A and Fig. 6c a section B-B of the device in Fig. 6a; and Fig. 7a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 7b a section A-A and Fig. 7c a section B-B of the device in Fig. 7a; and Fig. 8a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 8b a section A-A and Fig. 8c a section B-B of the device in Fig. 8a; Fig. 9 schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 10 schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 11a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 11b a top view and Fig. 11c a side view of the device of fig. 11a; Fig. 12a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 12b a top view and Fig. 12c a side view of the device of Fig. 12a; Fig. 13 schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 14 schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 15a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 15b a section A-A and Fig. 15c a section B-B of the device in Fig. 15a; Fig. 16a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 16b a top view and Fig. 16c a side view of the device of Fig. 16a; Fig. 17a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 17b shows a detail of the light absorbing device of Fig. 17a and Fig. 17c a detail of a light absorbing device according to the present invention; Fig. 18a schematically illustrates a perspective view of a building structure according to an eighteenth embodiment comprising a light absorbing device according to an embodiment of the present invention and Fig. 18b a side view of the building construction in Fig. 18a; Fig. 19 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a light absorbing device according to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention; and Figs. 20a-d schematically illustrate a side view of a part of a light absorbing device according to twentieth embodiments of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Figs. 1-20 embodiments of the present invention. illustrates a light absorbing device according to different The light absorbing device for heating a medium G; L by solar energy according to the above embodiments comprises a first and a second layer 1, 2 of which at least one is intended for solar energy absorption between them forming a space 4 in which a first medium G; L is arranged to flow for said heating, together with means arranged to allow said flow, wherein at least one of said layers 1, 2 is flexible so that the surface exposed for solar energy absorption is reducible.
Figs. 1a-c schematically illustrate a light absorbing device I for heating a gaseous medium, preferably air, by means of solar energy according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
The light absorbing device I according to the first embodiment comprises a first layer 1 and a second layer 2 connected to the first layer 1 in the edges thereof so that a substantially closed space 4 is formed between them, through which said gaseous medium G is arranged to flow for said heating. The first and second layers 1, 2 are connected in such a way that said space 4 is formed.
The light-absorbing device I is intended to be arranged in use so that the first layer is facing the sun, for example arranged on a wall or otherwise suspended at a suitable angle to the sun, the device having an upper and a lower portion and upper and lower areas . According to a variant of the first embodiment, both the first and second layers 1, 2 comprise a material with radiation-absorbing properties. According to this variant, the first and second layers 1, 2 have a dark or black surface.
When the first layer facing the sun is exposed to solar energy, it is heated by the solar radiation, whereby the gaseous medium G in the space 4 is heated by means of the heated first layer.
According to another variant, the first layer, i.e. the layer intended to be the outer layer facing the sun and consequently arranged to receive solar energy, of an at least partially transparent material so that light radiation is allowed to pass through the first layer, while the second layer constituting the inner layer comprises a material with radiation absorbing properties. When the first layer facing the sun is exposed to solar energy, the solar radiation passes through the first transparent layer, whereby the second radiation-absorbing layer is heated, which in turn heats the gaseous medium G in the space 4.
The first and second layers 1, 2 are composed of a flexible material so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible, the flexible material being composed so that the first and second layers 1, 2 are rollable, foldable, stowable, foldable and / or collapsible and / or equivalent.
The first and / or second layer 1, 2 is according to a variant composed of a material with such properties that said space 4, when developed, is substantially maintained.
The material of the first and second layers 1, 2 is, for example, textile, fabric, fiber, the light absorbing device I is rubber or the like.
The first and second layers 1, 2 can be connected in any suitable way. Said connection can be effected, for example, by the first and second layers 1, 2 being sewn together, glued together, welded together, heated together, connected by Velcro, zipper, magnet or the like to form said edge. According to a variant, the first and second layers 1, 2 consist of the same flexible piece of material, said piece of material being folded so that said first and second layers are formed, a part of said edge or frame being formed by the externally formed fold.
Through said connection in the edges of the first and second layer 1, 2 a surrounding edge or frame / frame element 10 is formed, which frame element 10 forms a delimitation of said space 4. The frame element 10 has an upper portion 10a, lower portion 10b and first and second side part 10c, 10d.
The light absorbing device I comprises an inlet opening 7 and an outlet opening 8 between which said medium is arranged to flow. The inlet opening 7 and the outlet opening 8 are arranged at a distance from each other in the upper part of the second layer 2, i.e. the inner layer.
The first and second layers 1, 2 are further connected to each other by a connection extending from an upper portion of the frame element 10 towards and at a distance from a lower portion of the frame element 10. Said connection forms an element configuration 12 constituting divider / conductor arranged to divide the space 4 into a first sub-space 5 comprising sub-space 6 the outlet opening 8 so that the gaseous medium G is only allowed to pass the inlet opening 7 and a second comprising below the lower end of the element configuration. According to this embodiment, the second subspace 6 has a larger surface area than the first subspace 5.
The element configuration 12 is consequently arranged to lead the gaseous medium G from the inlet opening 7 to the outlet opening 8. Said connection thus forms a conductor of the gaseous medium G.
The element configuration 12 forms a path in the space 4 which extends from the inlet opening 7 to the outlet opening 8. According to this embodiment, the element configuration 12 has a slope so that said path gradually increases in width facilitates self-circulation. The light absorbing device I comprises connecting means for applying the device to a surface having a slope relative to the horizontal plane, for example a house wall, or between two attachment points, for example a building and a post or between two trees / poles. According to a variant, the connecting means comprise hanging devices to which the device is hung. According to one, by means of which variant the connecting means clamping devices comprise the device clamped, such as a bracket or similar fastening elements.
The light absorbing device I according to the first embodiment has a substantially rectangular shape. However, the light absorbing device I may have any shape, such as annular, circular, oval, triangular, pentagonal, or other polygonal shape.
When the gaseous medium G in the space 4 is heated by solar energy, i.e. by the sun illuminating the light-absorbing device 1, one of the first or second subspace 6 obtains a slightly higher air temperature. When the air in the space 4 maintains a higher temperature than in the building, the heated air flows from the sub-space which has the slightly higher air temperature upwards and out through the opening of the sub-space.
Because the second sub-space 6 containing the outlet opening 8 has a larger area than the first sub-space 5 containing the inlet opening 7, a self-circulation in the space 4 is obtained when light heats the gaseous medium G in the space 4 so that a flow of the gaseous medium G from the inlet opening 7 downwards in the first subspace 5 and flows into the second subspace 6, after which the gaseous medium G in the second subspace 6 flows towards the outlet opening 8. Thus thermal imbalance is achieved thereby enabling self-circulation in a known manner. In this case a downward flow of the gaseous medium G and a more volumetric upward flow of the gaseous medium G are obtained, the first / second layer in which the upward gaseous medium G is heated having a larger surface so that a smaller flow is obtained and thus in solar radiation a higher temperature which results in said self-circulation. According to a variant, the light absorbing device comprises a fan device (not shown - see Fig. 13) for by means of said fan device improving the flow of the gaseous medium G and also keeping first and second layers separated to provide said space 4 comprising the first and second subspaces 5, 6.
Figs. 2-5 schematically illustrate embodiments of a light absorbing device 11; lll; IV; V according to a second, third, fourth and fifth embodiment.
The embodiments according to Figs. 2-5 differ from the first embodiment in that the frame element 20 comprises spacer means for keeping the first and second layers 1, 2 separated by said frame element 20. Furthermore, the element configuration 22; 32; 42; 52 constituting the divider / conductor of the gaseous medium G spacer means for keeping the first and second layers 1, 2 separated by said element configuration 22; 32; 42; 52.
The frame member 20 has an upper portion 20a, a lower portion 20b and a first and a second side portion 20c, 20d. According to a variant, said frame element 20 comprises a channel 21, said spacer means comprising channel insertion means intended to be arranged in said channel for effecting said separation of the first and second layers 1, 2. Furthermore, according to a variant, the element configuration 22; 32; 42; 52 constituting the divider / conductor of the gaseous medium G at least one channel / channel portion 23; 33; 43; 53, wherein said channel insertion means is intended to be arranged in said channel for effecting said separation of the first and second layer 1, 2.
According to a variant, the channel 21 of the frame element and the channel 23; 33; 43; 53 in fluid communication with each other, forming a channel configuration.
The channel introducing means of said spacer means comprises according to a variant a gaseous medium G, preferably air, the gaseous medium G being arranged to be introduced into at least one of said channels 21, 23; 33; 43; 10 15 20 25 30 16 53 to effect said separation. According to a variant, the spacer means comprises means for pressurizing said channel for producing said separator. The pressurizing means according to a variant pump valve means for regulating the pressure in said channel 23; 33; 43; 53.
By pressurizing the channel 21 of said frame element 20 by means of a gaseous medium G, preferably air, a relatively stable frame element is obtained, the first and second layers 1, 2 being kept taut so that the surface exposed to solar energy is fully expanded. By also pressurizing the channel 23; 33; 43; 53 of said element configuration 22; 32; 42; 52, a stable device is obtained in which the first and second layers 1, 2 are kept at a distance from each other in order to provide said space 4.
Hereby a very flexible material can be used for the first 1 and / or the second layer 2 and at the same time maintain the desired distance between the first and second layer 1, 2. the channel configuration 21, 23; 33; 43; 53 and when discharging empty In use, inflating the duct configuration on the gaseous medium G, preferably air in accordance with, for example, an air mattress, further enables simple development of the device for use as a solar collector and simple packing of the device for storage or transport.
According to another variant, said channel insertion means of said spacer means comprise spacer elements arranged to fit into the channel of the frame and / or the element configuration 22; 32; 42; 52 constituting the divider / conductor medium G. and / or the element configuration 22; 32; 42; 52 comprises, according to an embodiment of the gaseous channel of the frame, openings forming pockets (not shown) for insertion of said spacer element. The openings for insertion of spacer elements are according to a variant arranged in connection with the respective corners of the frame element 20. According to a variant, openings are also arranged in connection with the element configuration 22; 32; 42; 52. According to a variant, openings for insertion of spacer elements are arranged in connection with sides of the frame element 20. The channels with pockets forming openings are configured in such a way that the spacer elements can be detachably arranged in portions of the channel of the frame and / or the element configuration. 22; 32; 42; 52.
The channel portions are according to a variant configured so that each spacer element is prevented from sliding out of the same, wherein according to a variant in the channel portion a second pocket is arranged in connection with the respective opening, which is arranged so that the spacer element can be inserted into the channel portion the second pocket can then be pulled over an end portion of the inserted spacer element, i.e. the second pocket has its opening substantially opposite the opening of the channel portion, for example in accordance with the inner pocket of the pillowcase.
According to a variant, the spacer elements are flexible so that they are bendable in such a way that they can be inserted into a channel portion around a corner. In this case, a voltage is provided, the first and second layers 1, 2 being kept taut so that the surface exposed to solar energy is fully expanded. Furthermore, by means of said tension, the spacer element is held in place, no further retaining means being required.
According to a variant, spacer elements intended to be arranged in connection with the corners have a curved shape for fitting into channel portions which extend around the frame element 20. The spacer elements are corners of according to a variant extruded.
According to a variant, the spacer element is of a plastic material. According to a variant, the spacer element is designed as a U-profile, angled cutouts being made in the side pieces, for example 90-degree cut-outs, in order to make it possible to shape the profile to the desired angle.
The spacer elements intended to be arranged in channels can consist of booms, tubes rolled into fabric, e.g. insulation, foam rubber, battens in plastic, wood or equivalent. According to a variant, it is provided by means of a light-absorbing device comprising channel 21, 23; 33; 43; 53 of the frame member 20 and / or the member configuration 22; 32; 42; 52 a more permanently developed device by introducing foam into the channel / channel configuration through, for example, a tube, which foam is allowed to expand in the channel / channel configuration.
The required amount of foam can be determined by pre-pressing the channel / channel configuration. According to a variant, the respective channel, channel configuration and / or channel portion constitute a connection between the first and second layers 1, 2. According to another variant, the respective channel, channel configuration and / or channel portion connection to the first layer or the second layer.
The embodiments of Figs. 2-5 differ from each other mainly by the design of element configuration 22; 32; 42; 52 constituting divider / conductor of the gaseous medium G.
Figs. 2a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device 11 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
The element configuration 22 constituting the divider / conductor of the gaseous medium G according to the second embodiment comprising a channel portion 23 comprises a first element 22a in which a first channel 23a is enclosed and a second element 22b in which a second channel 23b is enclosed. The first element 22a has an upper and a lower end. The first member 22a has a stretch between its upper end which is connected to an upper portion of the frame member 20 and its lower end which is closed and located at a distance from a lower portion of the frame member 20. According to this embodiment, the first member 22a has to a straight extent, ie. extends substantially perpendicularly from the upper portion of the frame member 20, but could alternatively have a slope. According to this embodiment, the first element 22a extends over more than half the distance between the upper and lower portions of the frame element 20. The second element 22b has a first and a second end. The second element 22b extends from its first end substantially horizontally and perpendicularly from the first element 22a into the second sub-space 6 divided by the first element 22a, i.e. away from the first sub-space 5, parallel to and spaced from the upper portion of the frame member 20 and its second end which is closed and spaced from the second side portion 20d of the frame member 20. According to this embodiment, the second member 22b extends over more than half the other subspace 6.
The first element 22a is preferably connected to the upper portion 20a of the frame member 20 so that the first channel 23a is in fluid communication with the channel of the frame member 20. The first member 22a is further preferably connected to the first end of the second member 22b so that first the channel 23a is in communication with the second channel 23b.
Thereby, only a pump valve means for inflating / emptying said channel configuration is required to effect said separation of the first and second layers 1, 2.
The first and second elements 22a, 22b form an element configuration 22 which forms the divider / conductor of the gaseous medium G and forms a path for the gaseous medium G. The second substantially horizontal element 22b causes the gaseous medium G to be forced to travel a longer distance from the inlet opening 7 to the outlet opening 8, which means that the gaseous medium G is exposed to more light radiation, and thus better heating is obtained, i.e. a more efficient light absorbing device 11 compared to the first embodiment.
Figs. 3a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device III according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
The light absorbing device III according to the third embodiment of the present invention differs from the second embodiment in that the element configuration 32, in addition to a first element 32a with a first channel 33a, a second element 32b with a second channel 33b, substantially according to the second embodiment, comprises a third element in which a third channel is enclosed and a fourth element in which a fourth channel is enclosed.
The third element 32c has a first and a second end. The third element 32c, like the second element 32b, extends from its first end substantially horizontally and perpendicularly from the first element 32a into the second sub-space 6 divided by the first element 32a parallel to and spaced from the upper portion of the frame element 20 and parallel to and spaced from the second member 32b between said upper portion of the frame member 20 and second members, and its second end which is closed and spaced from the second side portion of the frame member 20. According to this embodiment, the third member 32c extends over more than half the second sub-space 6. The first element 32a is in communication with the third element 32c so that the first channel 33a is in fluid communication with the first end of the third channel 33c.
The fourth element 32d has a first and a second end. The fourth member 32d extends from its first end substantially horizontally and perpendicularly from the second side portion of the frame member 20 into the second sub-space 6 divided by the first member 32a parallel to, between and spaced from the second and third members 32c and its second end. which is closed and located at a distance from the first element 32a. According to this embodiment, the fourth element 32d extends over more than half the second sub-space 6. The second side portion of the frame element 20 is preferably connected to the first end of the third element 32c so that the channel of the frame element 20 is fluidly connected to the first end of the third channel 33c.
Because both the third and fourth ducts 33d are in fluid communication with the rest, only a pump valve means for inflating / emptying said duct configuration for ducts is required, as in the second embodiment, to provide said separation of the first and second layers 1, 2. The third and the fourth element 32c, 32d together with the first and second elements 32a, 32b form an element configuration 32 which forms a divider / conductor of the gaseous medium G and forms a path for the gaseous medium G. The third and fourth substantially horizontal elements 32c, 32d entails that the gaseous medium G is forced to travel a longer distance from the inlet opening 7 to the outlet opening 8 compared to the second embodiment, which entails that the gaseous medium G is exposed to light radiation for a longer time for the same flow rate and thus better heating is obtained, i.e. a more efficient light absorbing device compared to the second embodiment.
Figs. 4a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device IV according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The light absorbing device IV according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention differs from the second embodiment in that the element configuration 42, in addition to a first element 42a and a second element 42b, substantially according to the second embodiment, comprises elements 42c independent of the frame element 20 and the first element 42a. , 42d, 42e, 42f, as well as three free-standing extra elements 42g, 42h, 42i.
The element configuration 42 according to the fourth embodiment comprises four in the second sub-space 6 spaced apart from each other and the first element 42a and the first and second side portions 20c, 20d of the frame element 20 arranged substantially parallel to the first element 42a and between and spaced from the lower portion 20b of the frame member 20 and the second member 42b extending from their respective first end to their respective second end independent members 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f, a first, second, third and fourth independent members 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f.
The distance from the lower portion of the frame member 20 and the first end of the respective independent members 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f facing the lower portion 20b of the frame member 20 is substantially the same. The distance 10 from the second end facing the upper portion 20a of the frame member 20 of the respective independent member 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f and the second member 42b gradually increases from the first free-standing member 42c arranged closest to the first member 42a to the fourth free-standing element 42f arranged closest to the side portion of the frame element 20. The free-standing elements 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f extend mainly in the lower area of the second sub-space 6. By this arrangement the free-standing elements 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f are obtained a path of the gaseous medium G with increasing cross-sectional area in the flow direction of the gaseous medium G in the portion between the horizontal second element 42b and the respective other end of the respective independent elements 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f.
The free-standing extra elements 42g, 42h, 42i are three in number. The first 42g of the additional elements 42g, 42h, 42i is arranged between the second element 42b and the second end of the fourth free-standing element 42fi, the fourth second 42h of the three arranged between the second side portion 20d of the extension of the free-standing element 42f. The outer member is the frame member 20 and the first outer member 42g spaced from and spaced from the first outer member 42g and spaced from the side portion of the frame member 20. The third of the three outer members 42i is disposed between and spaced from the lower portion 20b of the frame member. 20 and the second extra element 42h. The free-standing extra elements enable improved separation of the first and second layers 1, 2.
Said element configuration 42, independent elements 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f and / or additional elements 42g, 42h, 42i and frame elements 20 may be pressurized by means of gaseous medium G, several pump valve means being required.
Alternatively, one or more of said elements may be pressurized with gaseous medium G, preferably air, wherein for example the channel of the frame element 20 and the first channel of the first element 42a, which are in fluid communication with each other, are pressurized by means of a gaseous medium. 23 medium G, while the remaining channels of the remaining elements have spacer elements as above.
Figs. 5a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device V according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
The light absorbing device V according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention differs from the second embodiment in that the second element 52b of the element configuration 52 has a substantially horizontal extent from the first element 52a which is less than half the second subspace 6. Furthermore, it differs by a third member 52c having a first end connected to the second side portion 20d of the frame member 20 and a second end, said third member 52c having a 20d of the frame member 20 which is less than half the second subspace 6 and substantially horizontally from the second side portion substantially the same level as the second element 52b. Furthermore, it differs in that it comprises elements 52d, 52e, 52f, 52g, 52h, 52i, 52j, 52k, 52l, independent of the frame element 20 and the first, second and third elements. Said free-standing element of the element configuration 52 comprises a first set of free-standing elements 52d, 52e, 52f, 52g, 52h and a second set of free-standing elements 52i, 52j, 52k, 52l.
The first set consists of five in the second sub-space 6 spaced apart from each other and the first element and the side portion of the frame member 20 arranged substantially parallel to the first member 52a and between and spaced from the lower portion 20b of the frame member 20 and the second member 52b. extending from its respective first end facing the lower portion 20b of the frame member 20 to its respective second end facing the upper portion 20a of the frame member 20 extending independent member portions 52d, 52e, 52f, 52g, 52h, a first, second, third, fourth and fifth independent element portion 52d, 52e, 52f, 52g, 52h. The distance from the lower portion of the frame member 20 and the first end of the respective independent members 52d, 52e, 52f, 52g, 52h of said first set is substantially the same, as well as the distance from the second end of the respective independent member and the the upper portion of the frame member 20. The free-standing members 52d, 52e, 52f, 52g, 52h of the first set extend substantially in the lower region of the second subspace 6.
The second set consists of four substantially horizontal and spaced apart and spaced apart second elements 52b and the third element 52c extending horizontal independent elements 52i, 52j, 52k, 52l, a first, second third and fourth horizontally independent elements 52i, 52j, 52k, 52i which respectively have a first end facing the first element and a second end facing the second side portion 20d of the frame member 20.
The side of the first independent element 52d of the first set of independent elements facing the first element 52a is located at substantially the same distance from the first end of the first horizontal independent element 52i of the second set of independent elements.
The side of the second independent element 52e of the first set of independent elements facing the first element 52a is located at substantially the same distance from the first end of the second horizontal independent element 52j of the second set of independent elements.
The side of the third independent element 52f of the first set of independent elements facing the first element is located at substantially the same distance from the first end of the third horizontal independent element 52k of the second set of independent elements.
The side facing the first element 52a of the fourth free-standing element 52g of the first set of free-standing elements is at substantially the same distance from the first end of the fourth horizontal free-standing element 521 of the second set of free-standing elements.
The side of the fifth independent element 52h facing the first element of the first set of independent elements is located at substantially the same distance from the first end of the third element 52c. This makes it possible to fold the device even when spacers are arranged in channels of the element configuration 52.
The independent elements arranged as above make it possible to fold away a part of the surface exposed for solar energy absorption so that a smaller surface for solar energy absorption is obtained. The device V according to this embodiment is consequently adaptable for, for example, the size of the wall, whereby the surface exposed for solar energy absorption can be reduced by folding away a part of the surface so that a device with a smaller surface for solar energy absorption can be suspended.
According to an alternative variant, the elements 52d, 52e, 52f, 52g could extend to and be connected, for example fl unconnected, to the horizontal elements 52i, 52j, 52k, 52l, 52c, respectively.
Figs. 6a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device VI according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
According to the light absorbing device according to the second embodiment, the frame element 20 has an upper portion 20a, a lower portion 20b and a first and a second side portion 20c, 20d, and is according to a variant arranged to enclose a channel 21. Furthermore, according to other the embodiment element configuration 22 a first element 22a with first channel 23a and second elements 22b with second channel 23b.
The light absorbing device VI according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention differs from the second embodiment in that in addition to the gaseous medium G also a liquid medium L, preferably water, is arranged to flow in the space 4.
The light absorbing device VI according to the sixth embodiment comprises a tube configuration 66 arranged in the space 4, in which the liquid medium L is arranged to flow. The pipe configuration 66 comprises an inlet opening 7a and an outlet opening 8a between which the liquid medium L is arranged to flow.
The pipe configuration 66 may be a hose or the like.
The pipe configuration 66 is according to this embodiment arranged, for example sewn in, on or adjacent to the inside of the first layer 1, where the surface of the first layer 1 is solar energy absorbing, so that the liquid medium L is heated by the solar energy and the heated layer and the heated gaseous medium G. According to an alternative variant, the tubular configuration 66 is arranged, for example sewn in, on or adjacent to the inside of the second layer 2, the surface of the second layer 2 being solar energy absorbing, so that the liquid medium L is heated by the solar energy and the heated layer and the heated gaseous medium G. According to a variant, the first layer 1 is transparent, the liquid medium L being exposed to direct radiation, liquid medium L. which results in more efficient heating of said Tube configuration 66 is according to this embodiment arranged in zigzag over substantially the whole surface to obtain as large an exposed surface as possible for r to increase the efficiency of the device. The pipe configuration 66 has according to this embodiment a substantially horizontal extension in the space 4 where the inlet opening 7a is arranged in connection with the lower portion of the first side portion 20c of the frame element 20 and the outlet opening is arranged in connection with the upper portion of the second side portion 20d 20. and the Tube Configuration 66 is configured so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible. The pipe configuration 66 is preferably flexible so that said first and / or second layers 1, 2 can be reduced, for example folded or equivalent.
The device VI according to the sixth embodiment comprises means for allowing said flow of the liquid medium L. Said flow means is preferably a pump device, not shown here, see Fig. 14.
An advantage of this embodiment is that heating of gaseous medium G, for example air, can be combined with heating of liquid medium L, for example water, where the heating of water can be used for example for heating water in a swimming pool.
Figs. 7-10 schematically illustrate embodiments of a light absorbing device VII; Vlll; IX; X according to a seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth Figs. 7-10, the embodiments according to Figs. 2-6 in that said spacer means for keeping the first and second layers 1, 2 separated comprise resilient means 74; 84; 94; 104. embodiment. The embodiments according to differ from said resilient means according to Figs. 7-10 consist of at least one coil spring. Any type of resilient means such as compression spring means, gas spring means, torsion spring means. Said spring means may be made of any suitable material, for example spring steel, metal, composite or the like. Said spring means are according to a variant connected to at least one of the first and second layer 1, 2. According to a variant, they are sewn into the first 1 and / or the second layer 2.
Said resilient means 74; 84; 94; 104 are arranged to operate between a compressed state and an expanded state. Accordingly, they are movable between a biased or compressed position in which the surface of the device exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible, and a suspended or expanded position in which said first and second layers are kept separate for said flow of the gaseous medium G. Said spring means 74; 84; 94; 104 according to Figs. 7-10 are according to a variant circular. Said spring means 74; 84; 94; 104 are arranged to have a stretching effect on the first and second layers 1, 2 in the expanded or resilient state. According to a variant, the spring force of said spring means is so strong that no further spacers are required. In this case, reinforcing means such as ropes or the like can be arranged to hold the layers together, where the reinforcing means constitutes deflection limiters, ie. limits the suspension.
Furthermore, the design of the element configuration 72 differs; 82; 102 such that the element configuration 72; 82; 102 according to this embodiment has a relatively narrower cross section than the element configuration according to the embodiments in Figs. 2-6. Furthermore, the design of the frame member 70 differs; 80; 90; 100 such that the frame member 70; 80; 90; 100 according to this embodiment has a narrower cross section than the frame member 70; 80; 90; 100 according to the embodiments of Figs. 2-6. Unlike the embodiments of Figs. 2-6, neither the element configuration 72 need; 82; 102 or the frame member 70; 80; 90; 100 according to this embodiment form part of spacers for separating the first and second layers 1, 102 and / or the frame element 70; 80; 90; 100 may be fabric, fabric or similar flexible material. Element configuration 72; 82; 102 only needs to have a departmental and leading function, ie. be arranged to direct the gaseous medium G from the first subspace 5 to the second subspace 6. 2. The element configuration 72; 82; Figs. 7a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device VIII according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
The frame member 70 has an upper portion 70a, a lower portion 70b and a first and a second side portion 70c, 70d.
The resilient means 74 according to the seventh embodiment comprises a set of six coil spring means 74a, 74b, 74c, 74d, 74e, 74f, a first spring means 74a arranged in the upper region of the first sub-space 5, a second spring means 74b arranged next to the first spring means 74a in the lower region of the first subspace 5, a third spring means 74c arranged in the upper region of the second subspace 6 adjacent the first spring means 74a, a fourth spring means 74d arranged in the lower region of the second subspace 6 adjacent the second spring means 74b, a fifth spring means 74e arranged in the upper region of the second sub-space 6 adjacent the third spring means 74c, and a sixth spring means 74f arranged in the lower region of the second sub-space 6 adjacent the fifth spring means 74e. Accordingly, the first, third and fifth spring means are arranged in a row in the upper region of the space 4, substantially horizontally, and the second, fourth and sixth spring means are arranged in a row in the lower region of the space 4, substantially horizontally. The spring means 74a, 74b, 74c, 74d, 74e, 74f, form a 2x3 matrix.
The frame member 70 is arranged around said set of spring means 74a, 74b, 74c, 74d, 74e, 74f in such a way that it substantially follows the circular shape of the first, second, fifth and sixth spring means so that rounded corners have a radius substantially corresponding to these spring means 74a, 74b, 74e, 74f are obtained.
The first spring means 74a is arranged so as to surround the inlet opening 7. The outlet opening 8 is arranged between the first spring means 74a and the second spring means 74b.
The element configuration 72 has substantially the same configuration as the embodiment of Fig. 2, whereby substantially the corresponding flow of the gaseous medium G is obtained as in the second embodiment.
The first element 72a of the element configuration 72 is arranged to run from its first end connected to the upper portion of the frame member 70 adjacent the upper portion of the first spring member and arranged to run so as to follow a circumferential portion of the first spring member 74a to then run parallel to the first side portion 70c of the frame member 70 to its second end substantially at the level where said second and fourth spring means are adjacent to each other.
The second element 72b of the element configuration 72 is arranged to run substantially horizontally from the first element 72a between the third and fourth spring means 74c, 74d substantially to the boundary between the fifth and sixth spring means 74e, 74f.
In that the set of spring means of the light absorbing device VII according to the seventh embodiment is arranged in a 2x3 matrix as above, in the compressed or biased state of said set of spring means the device is foldable at the boundaries between the respective spring means so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible. According to a variant, in the compressed state it is foldable between the spring means.
Through the rounded corners of the frame element 70 in accordance with the quarter circle of the first, second, fifth and sixth spring means a path is obtained in the space 4 from the inlet opening 7 to the outlet opening 8 which has radial curves so as to facilitate the flow of the gaseous medium G.
Figs. 8a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device VIII according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
The frame member 80 has an upper portion 80a, a lower portion 80b and a first and a second side portion 80c, 80d.
The resilient means 84 according to the eighth embodiment comprises a set of coil spring means 84 forming a 4x5 matrix, the first column of four spring means being arranged in the first subspace 5, where the uppermost spring means is arranged to surround the inlet opening 7, and remaining spring means are arranged in the second sub-space 6. The element configuration 82 is the same configuration as the embodiment according to Figs. 3a-c, whereby substantially the corresponding flow of the gaseous medium G is obtained as in the third embodiment.
The first element 82a of the element configuration 82 is arranged to run from its first end connected to the upper portion 80a of the frame member 80 parallel to the first side portion 80c of the frame member 80 between the first and second columns of said set of spring means to its second end substantially at the level where the second lowest spring means of the first column adjoins the second lowest spring means of the second column.
The second element 82b of the element configuration 82 is arranged to run substantially horizontally from the first element 82a between the spring means in the first and second rows present in the second subspace 6 substantially to the boundary between the spring means of the first and second rows closest to the second side portion 80d of frame member 80.
The third element 82c of the element configuration 82 is arranged to run substantially horizontally from the first element 82a between the spring means in the third and fourth rows substantially to the abutment between the spring means of the third and fourth rows closest to the second side portion of the frame element 80.
The fourth member 82d of the member configuration 82 is arranged to extend substantially horizontally from the second side portion of the frame member 80 between the spring members in the second and third rows substantially to the boundary between the spring members of the third and fourth rows closest to the first member 82a.
In that said set of spring means of the light absorbing device VIII according to the eighth embodiment is arranged in a 4x5 matrix as above, in the compressed or biased state of said set of spring means 84, the device is foldable at the boundaries 10 between spring means so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible.
Through the rounded corners of the frame element 80 in accordance with the spring means arranged in each corner, a path is obtained in the space 4 from the inlet opening 7 to the outlet opening 8 which has radial curves so that the flow of the gaseous medium G is facilitated.
Figs. 7 and 8 show spring means arranged in matrix sets. Any suitable number of spring means arranged in matrix form could be used. preferably suitable matrix set, i.e.
Fig. 9 schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
The frame member 90 has an upper portion 90a, a lower portion 90b and a first and a second side portion 90c, 90d.
The resilient means 94 according to the ninth embodiment comprises a set of three coil spring means 94a 94b, 94c, a first, second and third spring means, arranged in a row next to each other in said space 4.
The frame member 90 is arranged around said set of spring members 94a 94b, 94c in such a manner that it substantially follows the circular shape of the first, and third spring members so that the first side portion 90c of the frame member 90 has a substantially semicircular shape according to the first spring member 94a and the second side portion 90d of the frame member 90 substantially has a semicircular shape according to the third spring member 94c.
The first spring means 94a is arranged so as to surround the inlet opening 7 and the third spring means 94c is arranged so as to surround the outlet opening 8.
The element configuration 92 according to this embodiment differs from the embodiments according to Figs. 7-8 in that it comprises channels 93 and the elements 92a, 92b, 92c of the element configuration 92 consequently have a wider cross section than the elements of the embodiments according to Figs. 8.
This enables the use of element configuration 92 as a spacer element according to Figs. 2-6.
The first member 92a has a stretch between its upper end which is connected to the upper portion 90a of the frame member 90 substantially adjacent the upper portion of the first spring member 94a and its lower end which is closed and located at a distance from the lower member. the portion 90b of the frame member 90.
The second element 92b extends from its first end substantially horizontally and perpendicularly from the first element 92a in the upper region of the second sub-space 6 divided by the first element 92a, parallel to and spaced from the upper portion 90a of the frame element 90 and its second end which is closed and located adjacent an edge portion of the first spring member 94a.
The element configuration 92 further includes a first and second elements 92c, 92d independent of the frame member 90 and the first and second members. The first free-standing element 92c extends from its first end substantially horizontally and at substantially the same level as the second element 92b between a first edge portion and a second opposite edge portion of the second spring member. The second free-standing member 92d extends from its first end substantially horizontally and at substantially the same level as the second member 92b and the first free-standing member 92c between a first edge portion and a second opposite edge portion of the third spring member 94c. This enables the use of element configuration 92 as a spacer element according to Figs. 4 and 5.
The device this further additional spacer element 92e, 92f, 92g in the form of three spacer blocks arranged in according to embodiment comprises the lower portion of the respective spring means to further improve the separation of first and second layers.
In that the spring means 94a, 94b, 94c of the light absorbing device IX according to the ninth embodiment are arranged in a row with free-standing elements as above, in the unsprung state of said spring means the device is foldable at the boundaries between respective spring means so that it is exposed to solar energy absorption. the surface is reducible. According to a variant, it is compressible to a surface size of only one spring member. By the semicircular rounding of the first and second side portions 90c, 90d of the frame member 90 in accordance with the first and third spring members, a path is obtained in the space 4 from the inlet opening 7 to the outlet opening 8. has radial curves so that the flow of the gaseous medium G is facilitated.
Fig. 10 shows the device X according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. schematically illustrates a front view of the light absorbing frame member 100 having an upper portion 100a, a lower portion 100b and a first and a second side portion 100c 100d.
The resilient means 104 according to the tenth embodiment comprises a coil spring means, the frame element 100 being arranged around said spring means so that a substantially round or circular device is obtained.
The element configuration 102 according to this embodiment consists of an element 102 having a first end connected to an upper edge portion of the frame element 100 and a lower end arranged at a distance from a lower edge portion 100b of said frame element 100. The element has an inverted S-shaped shape so that the gaseous medium G is given a favorable conduction.
Because the frame element 100 is circular in accordance with the spring means, a path is obtained in the space 4 from the inlet opening 7 to the outlet opening 10 which has radial curves so that the flow of the gaseous medium G is facilitated.
Figs. 11a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device XI according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
The frame member 110 has an upper portion 110a, a lower portion 110b and a first and a second side portion 110c, 110d. The frame member 110 preferably has a substantially rectangular shape.
The light absorbing device XI according to the eleventh embodiment is intended to be arranged on the wall of a building. The device is intended for more permanent suspension.
The light absorbing device XI according to the eleventh embodiment comprises means for reducing the surface exposed to solar energy in the tensioned position, and more specifically means for winding up the part of the device intended for heating a medium, consequently 112.
The winding means comprises a roller 117 which is rotatably arranged for including the first and second layers and the element configuration said winding.
The roller 117 has a first and a second end, the first end having an opening which constitutes the inlet opening 7, and the second end having an opening which constitutes the outlet opening 8. 117 is rotatably arranged the outlet opening 8. the inlet opening 7 is arranged to be connected by means of the roller relative the inlet opening 7 and a first pipe socket 114a or the corresponding first gas connecting means for transporting gaseous medium G, for example air, which connection is in turn intended to be connected to an opening 7b in the wall 9. The outlet opening 8 is arranged to be connected by means of a second pipe socket 114b or corresponding second gas connecting means for medium G, transport of gaseous for example air, which connection in turn is intended to be connected to an opening 8b in the wall 9. According to a variant, said first pipe socket 114a is connected via a swivel coupling to a first sleeve 117a with a stop 118, openings 7 being accommodated in sleeve for inlet of gaseous medium G into the first sub-space 5. Furthermore, according to a variant, said second pipe socket 114b is correspondingly connected via a swivel coupling to a second sleeve 117b with openings 8 for discharging the gaseous medium G heated in the space 4.
By connecting the roller 117 to a first and second pipe socket 114a, 114b according to first 114a, 114b suspension device / fastening element for the device. above constitutes and other pipe socket The part of the device intended for heating a medium is arranged according to a variant that when the light-absorbing device XI is not to be used, it is rolled up like an awning. Accordingly, said winding means of the light absorbing device XI according to the eleventh embodiment further comprises means for rotating said roll. Said rotating means according to a variant comprises a manual crank (not shown). According to another variant, said rotating means comprises a scratching device arranged for said rotation. According to a further variant, said rotating means comprises a motor arranged for said rotation.
The rolling up of the part intended for heating a medium consequently takes place in an upward direction.
The light absorbing device XI according to the eleventh embodiment comprises a projecting protection 119 intended to be arranged above said roller for protecting it and the part of the device intended for heating a medium.
The part of the light absorbing device XI intended for heating a medium such as a gaseous medium G, for example air, and / or a liquid medium L, for example water may comprise frame elements 110 and element configuration 112 according to any of the embodiments in fig. 1-6, where the spacer according to a variant comprises a gaseous medium G as air for pressurizing channels, wherein before winding up the part of the device intended for heating gaseous medium G, the pressurized / inflated channels are emptied of air so as to facilitate said winding.
By means of such a device, the light-absorbing device XI does not have to be dismantled as it is not to be used but instead rolled up, whereby the use of the device is simplified.
Figs. 12a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device X11 according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.
The frame member 120 has an upper portion 120a, a lower portion 120b and a first and a second side portion 120c, 120d. The frame member 120 preferably has a substantially rectangular shape.
The light absorbing device X11 according to the twelfth embodiment is intended to be arranged on the wall of a building. The device is intended for more permanent suspension.
The light absorbing device X11 according to the twelfth embodiment comprises means for reducing the surface exposed to solar energy in the tensioned position, and more specifically means for extensibly folding contracting the part intended for heating a medium of the device, including first and second layers 1, 2 and, where applicable, element configuration 112. The pulling and pulling means comprises a pull line arranged for said pulling or pulling out. Alternatively or in addition, said contraction and extraction means could include a motor for effecting and controlling said contraction and extraction.
The part of the device intended for heating a medium is arranged according to a variant so that when the light-absorbing device X11 is not to be used, it is contracted in accordance with the contraction of a curtain. The light absorbing device X11 according to the twelfth embodiment further comprises a housing 129 intended to be arranged on the wall 9 for housing the part intended for heating a medium of the device, wherein when contracted the part intended for heating a medium of the device is arranged to be folded into said housing 129. According to a variant, the housing has the same appearance as the wall on which it is arranged, whereby the light-absorbing device X11 can be camouflaged when not in use. According to a variant, the housing could have a door which essentially constitutes the outer surface, so that when using the light-absorbing device X11 for heating by solar energy the door is openable away from the surface exposed to solar energy absorption, substantially the entire surface exposed to solar energy absorption of the device can be used. Inlet opening 7 and outlet opening 8 are arranged so that they are present in the housing so that the pipe socket or corresponding connection for transport of gaseous medium can be permanently connected, and to facilitate contraction.
In Fig. 12, the housing 129 is arranged on the left side of the surface exposed to solar energy of the device, said contraction taking place from right to left. Alternatively, the housing is arranged on the right side of the surface exposed to solar energy, said contraction taking place from left to right. Alternatively, the housing is arranged horizontally, preferably in the upper area, said contraction taking place from the bottom up.
The part of the light absorbing device X11 intended for heating a medium such as a gaseous medium G, for example air, and / or a liquid medium L, for example water may comprise frame elements 120 and element configuration 112 according to any of the embodiments in fig. 1-6, where the spacer according to a variant comprises a gaseous medium G as air for pressurizing channels, wherein before contraction of the part of the device intended for heating gaseous medium G, the pressurized / inflated channels are emptied of air so as to facilitate said contraction.
By means of such a device, the light-absorbing device X11 does not have to be dismantled as it is not to be used, but instead is contracted, whereby the use of the device becomes more flexible.
Fig. 13 shows the device X111 according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention schematically illustrates a front view of the light absorbing invention and Fig. 14 a front view of the light absorbing device XIV according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention.
The light absorbing device according to the thirteenth and fourteenth embodiments of the present invention comprises on the surface for solar energy absorption preferably exposed flexible solar cell element 135 for generating electricity, wherein desired electrically drivable device can be driven by said solar cell element, for example device for providing said medium in said medium. space 4 of the light absorbing device. One or more solar cell elements 135 may be used. The light absorbing device of Figs. 13 and 14 may preferably 132 and / or the embodiments of the present invention. which is as light absorbing device comprising element configuration spacer according to any one of Preferably, said solar cell element 135 is arranged in connection with the first space 5, where the gaseous medium G has the lowest temperature, whereby the heating in the second space 6 is not affected. On the other hand, this application can have a favorable effect on the heating of the gaseous medium when flowing through the first space 5 when the gaseous medium cools the solar cell.
Fig. 13 shows the light absorbing device X111 according to the thirteenth embodiment, comprising solar cell element 135, and a fan device 136, said solar cell element being connected to the fan via a link 10a 135a for effecting said flow of a gaseous medium G, to for example air, from inlet opening 7 to outlet opening 8.
Fig. 14 shows the light absorbing device XIV according to the fourteenth embodiment, comprising solar cell element 135, and a pump device 146, said solar cell element 135 being connected to the pump device 146 via a link 135a for effecting said flow of a liquid medium L, for example water, from inlet opening 7 to outlet opening 8.
Figs. 15a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device XV according to the fifteenth embodiment of the present invention. This device is intended for heating a gaseous medium G, preferably air.
The light absorbing device XV according to the fifteenth embodiment differs from the previously mentioned embodiments, inter alia, by the design of the first and second layers 1, 2. According to this embodiment, the first layer 1 is transparent and rigid and is preferably made of glass.
The first layer 1 according to a variant of this embodiment consists of a window pane on a building.
The second layer 2 is intended for solar energy absorption and is flexible so that the surface exposed to solar energy is reducible.
The light absorbing device XV comprises means for reducing the surface of solar energy exposed to the second layer 2. Said means according to a variant comprises a roller-like roller device 157, said second layer, when the device XV is not to be used for heating the gaseous medium G being arranged to be rolled up by means of the rolling device 157 so that it does not obscure the view through the first layer, for example the window. The roller device 157 comprises a roller around which said second layer can be rolled up. According to a variant, the space 4 is enclosed by said first and second layers 1, 2, and by the portion of the wall portion which constitutes the window opening projecting from the window in the direction of the second layer forming a lower surface 150b, i.e. window sill, an upper surface 150a, and first and second side surfaces 150c 150d, said portion of the wall opening constituting the frame member 150 and spacers. Alternatively or in addition, the light absorbing device XV includes spacers for forming the frame member 150.
The second layer has an inlet opening 7 and an outlet opening 8 between which the gaseous medium G, for example air, is arranged to flow.
The element configuration 152 according to this embodiment can be constituted by any suitable element, or element configuration 152 for dividing the space 4 between the transparent rigid first layer and the flexible second layer. According to a variant, the element configuration 152 comprises a surface connected to the second layer and substantially perpendicular to the surface exposed to light absorption, i.e. the surface of the second layer facing the first layer, projecting element 152. Said element 152 is arranged to extend from an upper end at the upper portion 150a of the frame element 150, for example said upper surface of the portion of the wall opening, to a lower end spaced from the lower portion 150b of the frame member 150, for example, said lower surface of the portion of the wall opening. The element 152 is according to a variant flexible in such a way that it is resiliently foldable towards the second layer 2 and can be rolled up on the rolling device 157 together with the second layer 2. According to a variant, the element 152 is made of a rubber-like material.
The light absorbing device XV according to the fifteenth embodiment further comprises fastening elements for connecting and releasably fastening the second layer when heating the gaseous medium G, for example the air. Said fastening element can be constituted by any suitable fastening element for fastening the second layer 2 to the frame element 150 to provide the substantially closed space 4 for enabling said flow of the gaseous medium G, for example air. The fastening element may, for example, comprise Velcro straps arranged for said connection. Alternatively or in addition, the fastener includes a zipper for said connection.
Alternatively or in addition, the fastener includes magnetic means for magnetic connection.
Such a device entails a simple installation and requires no intervention on the wall. By means of such a device, the light-absorbing device XV does not have to be dismantled as it is not to be used, but the second layer is rolled up, whereby the use of the device becomes more flexible.
Figs. 16a-c schematically illustrate the light absorbing device XVI according to the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention.
The light-absorbing device XVI according to the sixteenth embodiment differs from the previously mentioned embodiments, inter alia, by the design of the first and second layers 1, 2. According to this embodiment, the second layer 2 is rigid and is preferably constituted by a wall of a building.
The first layer 1 is intended for solar energy absorption and is flexible so that the surface exposed to solar energy is reducible. The inlet opening 7 and an outlet opening 8 here constitute the openings in the wall 9, between which openings the gaseous medium G, for example air, is arranged to flow.
The element configuration 162 according to this embodiment may be any suitable element, or element configuration 162 for dividing the space 4 between the flexible first layer and the rigid second layer, for example the wall 9. The element configuration 162 may be any element configuration 162 as above described embodiments, such as ducted elements for inflating or inserting spacer elements.
The element configuration 162 is preferably connected to the first layer. The frame member 160 has an upper portion 160a, a lower portion 160b and a first and a second side portion 1600, 160d. The frame member 160 may be any frame member 160 according to the above-described embodiments, such as a channeled frame member 160 for inflating or inserting spacers. The frame member 160 is preferably connected to the first layer.
The spacers may be any spacer as above, such as said frame member 160 and / or element configuration 1, and / or resilient means, such as the resilient members of Figs. 7-10. Said spacer means / spacer elements are preferably connected / connected to the first layer.
The light absorbing device XVI according to the sixteenth embodiment connect and detachably attach the device, i.e. second layer and / or frame element 160 at the wall 9 for further comprises fastening elements for heating the gaseous medium G, for example air. According to a variant, said fastening element constitutes at least a part of suspension device for hanging said device on the wall 9. Said fastening element can be constituted by any suitable fastening element for fastening the first layer to the frame element 160 to provide the substantially closed space 4 for enabling said flow of the gaseous medium G, for example air. The fastening element may, for example, comprise Velcro straps arranged for said connection. Alternatively or in addition, the fastener includes a zipper for said connection. Alternatively or in addition, the fastener includes magnetic means for magnetic connection.
Said fastening element can be permanently or detachably arranged on the wall 9.
Such a device entails a simple installation and requires no intervention on the wall. By means of such a device, the light-absorbing device XVI does not have to be dismantled as it is not to be used, but the second layer is rolled up, whereby the use of the device becomes more flexible. Fig. 17a schematically illustrates a front view of a light absorbing device according to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention. The light absorbing device XVII according to this embodiment could be any of the embodiments of the present invention suitable for hanging / applying to a wall.
The light absorbing device XVII comprises spacers 175 so that when suspended the device is arranged at a distance from the wall 9 so that attack by moisture and / or mold is avoided. The distance from the wall 9 is preferably relatively short, in the order of 0-300 mm, and depends in part on the design of the building.
According to a variant, the light absorbing device XVII according to the present invention comprises sealing means 176 for sealing the space 4 formed between wall and other layers. According to a variant, said sealing means 176 comprises a flexible cover arranged to cover at least each side of the space 4. Thereby the device is avoided cooled by air blowing between the device and the wall 9. The sealant 176 produces a heating effect which increases the efficiency of the light absorbing device XVII according to the present invention.
According to a variant, the light absorbing device XVII comprises means for connecting inlet opening 7 and outlet opening to a pipe socket 174 or corresponding connecting means with a respective opening in the wall 9. According to a variant, said connecting means comprises a flexible membrane 177, for example a silicone rubber membrane to inlet opening 7 and outlet opening for said connection. The diaphragm 177 is attached to the inlet and outlet opening, respectively, covering a part of the opening and configured that when a pipe socket 174 is pressed into the opening, resiliently flex out so that it sealingly encloses the pipe socket 174, see Fig. 17b.
According to a variant, the light absorbing device XVII comprises connecting means 178 for applying the device to an angled / sloping surface, for example a house wall as illustrated in Fig. 17a, or between two attachment points, for example a building and a post or between two trees / posts. The connecting means according to a variant comprise hanging devices to which fasteners. According to a connecting means clamping devices by means of which the device is clamped. According to one variant, the light absorbing device XV11 comprises locking means 179 for locking the device to the wall or surface at which the device is suspended / applied, so that the device becomes difficult to remove and consequently difficult to steal. The locking means 179 may be any suitable locking mechanism.
Fig. 17c shows a detail of a light-absorbing device, for example according to Fig. 17a. According to this variant, the connecting means comprise clamping devices in the form of a fastening element such as a bracket device 178a by means of which the device is clamped. The bracket device 178a is fixed to the wall 9. The part 178b projecting from the bracket device 178a is arranged to support the first and second layer 1, 2 intended for the Connecting means according to this variant, wherein the protruding part 178b is passed through the first and second layer 1, 2.
According to this variant, the locking means 179 comprises a locking element 179a in the form of a padlock or the like, the projecting part at the end projecting outside the first layer 1 of the locking element, the locking element in the locked position preventing removal of being configured to receive the solar energy absorption part of the light absorbing device.
According to a variant, the first and second layers are arranged to be supported by a projecting part 178b on each side in the upper area thereof, where said locking element 189a may be arranged on one of the projecting parts or on both projecting parts for locking the light absorbing device . Fig. 18a schematically illustrates a perspective view of a building construction XVIII embodiment of the present invention and Fig. Comprising / constituting a light absorbing device according to a 18b a side view of the building construction in Fig. 18a according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention.
According to this embodiment, the light absorbing device XVIII according to an embodiment of the present invention constitutes a wall in an at least partially flexible building 185, for example a tent. Alternatively or in addition, the light-absorbing device could form a roof in said at least partially flexible building 185, for example a tent.
The light absorbing device XVIII comprises a first and a second layer 1, 2 of which at least one is intended for solar energy absorption therebetween forming a space 4 in which air is arranged to flow for said heating, and means arranged to allow said flow comprising an element configuration 182. arranged to divide the space 4 into a first sub-space comprising an inlet opening 7 in the upper part and a second sub-space comprising an outlet opening 8, wherein at least one of said layers 1, 2 is flexible so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible, thereby simply tearing down the tent, preferably both the first and second layers being flexible for said surface reduction.
As a result, only the tent or the equivalent needs to be erected so that the wall and / or the roof of the tent provided with the light-absorbing device XVIII is directed / directed towards the sun.
According to a variant shown in Fig. 18b, valve means are arranged to generate ventilation. Ventilation is made possible according to a variant by arranging a first valve member 184 in connection with the outlet opening 8 and on a opposite wall of the building construction, preferably arranging a second valve member 186 in the lower part, the first valve member 184 being arranged in a first position allow flow through the outlet opening 8, i.e. flow out of the space 4 and into the cavity 188 of the building structure, and in a second position close the outlet opening and open an ambient opening so that the gaseous medium, here air, is allowed to flow out to the surroundings. The second valve member 186 is in a first position closed so that no air is allowed to flow through it. The second valve means is arranged in a second position to let air from the environment into the cavity 188 of the building structure.
The first position of the second valve member 186 is arranged to coincide with the first position of the first valve member 184 so that only air is allowed to flow through from inside the cavity 188 of the building structure through the inlet opening 7 via the space 4 and further through the outlet opening 8 back into the building structure. i.e. operate as a light-absorbing device.
The second position of the second valve means 186 is arranged to coincide with the second position of the first valve means 184 so that air is allowed to flow from the environment into through the second valve means 186 and via the cavity 188 of the building structure further out through the first valve means 184 so that the cavity 188 in the building structure is ventilated.
Fig. 19 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a light absorbing device according to a nineteenth embodiment XIX of the present invention.
The frame member 190 has an upper portion 190a, a lower portion 190b and a first and a second side portion 190c, 190d.
The light absorbing device XI according to the nineteenth embodiment is intended to be arranged on the wall of a building.
According to this embodiment, the first and second side portions 190c, 190d are constituted by a first side element 190c and a second side element 190d, to which first and second layers 1, 2 are arranged to be connected so that first and second side elements constitute ends of the light absorbing device XIX. The first and second layers 1, 2 can according to a variant consist of a unit with a first opening at one end and a second opening at an opposite end, i.e. with a bag-like configuration with aperture at opposite ends, the first and second apertures being adapted to receive the first and second side members 190c, 190d, respectively. The first and second layers may alternatively consist of two separate parts arranged to be connected to said first and second side elements 190c, 190d. In this case, a tubular portion can be provided which can then be cut to a suitable length, which entails simple manufacture of the light-absorbing device.
According to one embodiment, the first and second side elements 190c, 190d are releasably connectable to the first and second layers 1, 2, according to a variant at said openings. The first and second side members 190c, 190d are arranged to be connected by connecting means. Said connecting means may be any suitable connecting means enabling detachable connection such as velcro, zipper, magnet or the like.
According to an alternative embodiment, the first and second side elements 190c, 190d are arranged to be fixedly connected to the first and second layers 1, 2, according to a variant at said openings, wherein the connecting means can be any suitable connecting means, for example in the form of fastening elements such as rivets , screws, adhesives such as adhesives, or the like.
The first and second side elements 190c, 190d also constitute spacer elements in that they with their extension separate the first and second layers 1, 2.
The first and second side members 190c, 190d may be of any suitable material, which material is preferably weather resistant. The first and second side members 190c, 190d are preferably rigid.
The first side element 190c comprises the inlet opening 7 and the second 190d comprises the first side element 190c has an opening which constitutes the inlet opening 7, and that side element the outlet opening 8, i.e. the second side element 190d has an opening which constitutes the outlet opening 8. The inlet opening 7 is arranged to be connected by means of a first pipe socket 194a or corresponding first gas connecting means for transporting gaseous medium G, for example air, which connection is in turn intended to be connected to an opening 7b in the wall 9. The outlet opening 8 is arranged to be connected by means of a second pipe socket 114b or corresponding second gas connecting means for transporting gaseous medium G, for example air, which connection is in turn intended to be connected to an opening 8b in the wall By using side elements according to this embodiment with openings constituting inlet opening and outlet opening, respectively, no holes are required in the second layer 2.
The element configuration 192 according to this embodiment constituting the divider / conductor of the gaseous medium G may be any suitable element configuration 192. The element configuration according to this embodiment also constitutes spacer elements to assist in keeping the first and second layers 1, 2 separate. The element configuration of this embodiment preferably has a similar configuration to the first and second side members 190c, 190d, and preferably extends substantially parallel to and spaced from the first and second side members of the upper portion 190c of the frame member toward and spaced from the lower portion. 190b of the frame element 190. The element configuration can according to one variant be sewn in, according to another variant inflatable.
Figs. 20a-d schematically illustrate a side view of a part of a light absorbing device XXa, XXb, XXc, XXd according to the present invention. Nineteenth embodiments of Fig. 20a show a side view of a part of a light absorbing device XXa according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to this embodiment, both the first and second layers 1, 2 are dark or black, both layers having solar energy absorption properties, where the surface of the first layer 1 in use is heated by absorbing light rays to heat the flowing medium in the space 4 between said layers 1 2. The first layer 1 here is flexible so that the surface intended for solar energy absorption is reducible. According to a variant, the second layer 2 is also flexible so that its surface is reducible. In Fig. 20a, the device XXa is arranged at a wall 9.
Fig. 20b shows a side view of a part of a light absorbing device XXb according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to this embodiment, the first layer is transparent and the second layer dark or black, the second layer 2 having solar energy absorption properties for heating the flowing medium in the space 4 between said layers 1, 2, where the surface of the second layer 2 in use is heated by absorption of light rays, the gaseous medium G being heated by light rays passing through the transparent first layer 1 and by the heated second layer 2. The second layer 2 is here flexible so that the surface intended for solar energy absorption is reducible. According to a variant, the first layer is also flexible so that its surface is reducible. In Fig. 20b, the device XXb is arranged at a wall. According to a variant according to the fifteenth embodiment in Fig. 15, the transparent first layer is rigid and consists of, for example, glass. By having a transparent first layer 1 and a solar energy absorbing second layer 2, a more efficient heating of the medium is obtained, and thus increased efficiency of the device.
Fig. 20c shows a side view of a part of a light absorbing device XXc according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 20c differs from Fig. 20a in that the device in addition to the first and second layers 1, 2 comprises a third transparent layer 3 arranged externally the first layer 1, the space 4 being delimited by the first and second layers with the third layer 3 externally the first layer 1. The third layer 3 is according to a variant flexible so that its surface is reducible. According to a variant, the third layer 3 is releasably arranged at the first layer 1. According to a variant, the third layer 3 is releasably connected to the first layer 1 by means of a zipper.
According to another variant, the third layer 3 is releasably connected to the first layer 1 by means of Velcro straps. The third layer 3 may be arranged externally the first layer 1 and releasably connected to the second layer 2, or otherwise releasably connected in the device, such as releasably connected to the frame member where they do not include the first or second layer.
As a result, the transparent third layer 3, if it has become dirty so that the effect deteriorates, can be replaced or removed to be cleaned and then reapplied. According to another variant, the third layer 3 is rigid, for example glass. By arranging a transparent third layer 3 outside the solar energy absorbing first layer 1, an insulating effect is obtained, whereby a more efficient heating of the medium is possible, and thus increased efficiency of the device.
Fig. 20d shows a side view of a part of a light absorbing device XXd according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 20d differs from Fig. 20a in that the second layer here constitutes the wall 9 of a housing or the like as described in connection with Fig. 16. The first layer is here flexible so that the surface intended for solar energy absorption is reducible.
Various embodiments of the present invention have been described above. According to an embodiment of the light absorbing device for heating a medium by solar energy according to the present invention, comprising a first and a second layer of which at least one is intended for solar energy absorption between them forming a space 4 in which a liquid medium L is arranged to flow for said heating, together with means, for example a pump device, arranged to allow said flow, wherein at least one of said layers is flexible so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible. In this case, the medium consists only of a liquid medium L such as water, the space 4 being constituted by a liquid-tight channel, with at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening. No element configuration / divider is required.
According to another variant, the medium consists of a gaseous medium G such as air and the means for flowing the gaseous medium G of a fan, wherein said flow of the gaseous medium G can be effected without element configuration.
The first and second layers 1, 2 according to the embodiments in Figs. 2-19 are according to one embodiment substantially parallel. According to the embodiments of Figs. 1 and 20, the first and second layers 1, 2 are non-parallel. The first and second layers 1, 2 may be mutually spaced apart to form said space 4 in any suitable manner, and may depend, inter alia, on the angle of the sun and the nature of the building.
The first and / or second layer of the light absorbing device according to the present invention is according to a variant composed of a material with solar energy absorbing properties. The first and / or second layer of the light-absorbing device according to the present invention is according to a variant composed of a material with flexible properties so that the surface of said layer is reducible. The material of the first and / or second layer is, for example, textile, fabric, fiber, rubber or the like. According to a variant, said material consists of black / dark colored silicone coated fabric.
According to one embodiment, the light-absorbing surface is lumpy, coarse and / or matt, which has the advantage that the absorption area increases.
The first and second layers 1, 2 of the light absorbing device according to the present invention can be connected in any suitable manner.
Said connection can be effected, for example, by the first and second layers 1, 2 being sewn together, glued together, welded together, heated together, connected by Velcro, zipper, magnet or the like to form said edge. According to a variant, the first and second layers 1, 2 consist of the same flexible piece of material, said piece of material being folded so that said first and second layers are formed. Said connection is constituted according to a variant of a separate frame element to which said layers are connected. Inlet opening and outlet opening of the light absorbing device of the present invention as described and shown in the above embodiments are arranged in the upper region of the second layer, said gaseous medium G being arranged to flow between said inlet opening and said outlet opening. By arranging the openings in the upper area, self-circulation of the gaseous medium G is improved. When using a fan for producing said flow, inlet opening and outlet opening can be arranged in any area of the second layer.
According to the embodiment with reference to Fig. 18b, it Which embodiments in Figs. 1-19 of the light-absorbing device according to the light-absorbing device comprise valve means. any of the present invention may be provided with corresponding valve means.
Accordingly, according to one embodiment, the light absorbing device according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention comprises a valve means arranged in connection with said outlet opening to in a first position allow flow through the outlet opening into a cavity connected to the outlet opening, which according to a variant consists of a space / space in a building, and in a second position prevent flow through the outlet opening but allow flow out of said cavity to the surroundings, wherein in said second position of the valve means ventilation of said cavity via said space is arranged to be provided. This makes it possible to, in addition to heating the gaseous medium, here air, also use the light-absorbing device so that the air can be heated when required and ventilation of air through cavities, for example rooms in building construction can take place when needed.
The light absorbing device of the present invention may have any suitable size of surface for solar energy absorption. According to a variant, the area is in the range 1 m2 to 40 m2, preferably 2-20 m2, preferably 4-12 m2. The advantage of an area in the range 4-12 m2 is that a relatively large area for solar energy absorption is obtained, suitable for covering, for example, at least part of the wall of a building, while the web 54 in the space 4 through which the gaseous medium G is to be transported can be adapted. for efficient self-circulation. A surface in said interval also entails a relatively simple handling of the device.
The distance between the first and second layers 1, 2 depends, among other things, on the surface of the same, where the distance increases with surface size.
The above description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention has been provided for illustrative and descriptive purposes. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the variations described. Obviously, many modifications and variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The embodiments have been selected and described to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical applications, thereby enabling one skilled in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments and with the various modifications appropriate to the intended use.

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Claims (28)
[1]
A light absorbing device for heating a medium by solar energy, comprising a first and a second layer (1, 2), at least one of which is intended for solar energy absorption, between them forming a space (4) in which a first medium (G; L) is arranged to flow for said heating, together with means arranged to allow said flow, characterized in that at least one of said layers (1, 2) is flexible so that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is reducible.
[2]
A light absorbing device according to claim 1, comprising at least one inlet opening (7) and at least one outlet opening (8), said medium (G; L) being arranged to flow between said inlet opening (7) and said outlet opening (8).
[3]
The light absorbing device according to claim 2, wherein said flow means comprises an element configuration (12; 22; 32; 42; 52; 72; 82; 92; 102; 112; 132; 152; 162; 182) arranged to divide the space (4) in at least a first sub-space (5) comprising said inlet opening (7) and a second sub-space (6) comprising said outlet opening (8).
[4]
A light absorbing device according to any one of claims 1-3, comprising a frame element (10; 20; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110; 120; 150; 160; 190) arranged to delimit the space between said first and second layers (1 , 2).
[5]
A light absorbing device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein said element configuration (22; 32; 42; 52; 62; 92) comprises at least one enclosed channel (23; 33; 43; 53; 93).
[6]
A light absorbing device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein said frame member (20) comprises at least one enclosed channel (21).
[7]
The light absorbing device according to claim 6, wherein at least one channel of the element configuration and at least one channel of the frame element are in fluid communication with each other. 10 15 20 25 56
[8]
Light absorbing device according to any one of claims 3-7, wherein said element configuration comprises elements independent of said frame element arranged in the space (4) in such a way that the surface exposed to solar energy absorption is foldably reducible.
[9]
A light absorbing device according to any one of claims 1-8, comprising spacers for separating said first and second layers (1, 2).
[10]
A light absorbing device according to claim 6, wherein said spacer means comprises channel insertion means.
[11]
A light absorbing device according to claim 10, wherein said channel insertion means comprises a gaseous medium, for example air, arranged to be introduced and pressurized in at least one channel of the element configuration and / or at least one channel of the frame element.
[12]
A light absorbing device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein said channel insertion means comprises spacer elements arranged to be introduced into at least one channel of the element configuration and / or at least one channel of the frame element.
[13]
A light absorbing device according to any one of claims 9-12, wherein said spacer means comprises resilient means (74; 84; 94; 104).
[14]
A light absorbing device according to claim 13, wherein said resilient means comprises at least one spring means arranged in said space for spring action between a compressed state and an expanded state for separating first and second layers (1, 2), the surface exposed to light absorption being reducible at least in said compressed state.
[15]
A light absorbing device according to claim 14, wherein said spring means is annular, preferably circular.
[16]
A light absorbing device according to claim 15, comprising at least two spring means arranged next to each other in said space (4) so that in said compressed condition said spring means are foldable over each other for said reduction of the light absorption reduced surface.
[17]
A light absorbing device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is arranged to be attached to a surface having a slope relative to the horizontal plane, for example a wall (9), the device comprising surface reducing means so that when the device is attached to said surface reducing it for solar energy absorption exposed the surface. claim 17, wherein said surface reducing means comprises a rolling device for roll-out scraping |
[18]
18. A light absorbing device according to the surface of said surface exposed to solar energy absorption. claim 17, comprises a retractable contraction device
[19]
A light absorbing device according to wherein said surface reducing agent softens the contraction of said surface exposed to solar energy absorption.
[20]
A light absorbing device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first medium is gaseous medium (G), preferably air.
[21]
A light absorbing device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first medium is a liquid medium (L), preferably water.
[22]
A light absorbing device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a second medium separate from said first medium arranged to flow in channels (66) in said space (1) for said heating, between at least a second inlet opening (7a) and at least a second outlet opening (8a).
[23]
A light absorbing device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a transparent third layer (3) arranged externally on the first rails (1). 10 15 58
[24]
A light absorbing device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said flow means comprises an electrical device, for example a fan device and / or pump device.
[25]
A light absorbing device according to claim 22, comprising at least one solar cell element for driving said electrical device.
[26]
A light absorbing device according to any one of claims 2-25, comprising a valve means (184) arranged in connection with said outlet opening (8) to in a first position allow flow through the outlet opening (8) into a cavity (188) connected to the outlet opening and in a second position prevent flow through the outlet opening (8) but allow flow out of said cavity to the surroundings.
[27]
A light absorbing device according to claim 26, wherein in said second position of the valve means (184) ventilation of said cavity via said space (4) is arranged to be provided.
[28]
A building structure that is at least partially flexible, for example a tent, comprising a light absorbing device according to any one of claims 1-27, wherein said light absorbing device constitutes at least one wall and / or roof in said building structure.

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SE0950470A|SE534953C2|2009-06-18|2009-06-18|Light absorbing device|SE0950470A| SE534953C2|2009-06-18|2009-06-18|Light absorbing device|

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US13/376,857| US20120145146A1|2009-06-18|2010-06-18|Light absorbing device|

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PCT/SE2010/050698| WO2010147551A1|2009-06-18|2010-06-18|Light absorbing device|

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EP10789829.8A| EP2443399A4|2009-06-18|2010-06-18|Light absorbing device|