Solar energy light collecting device and system thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high production cost and difficulty in popularizing solar energy light collecting devices due to the need for customized reflectors based on environmental differences, leading to increased costs and reduced efficiency in solar power generation.
Innovation Solution
A modular solar energy light collecting device with a light reflection module, sun tracking module, and control module, featuring adjustable reflection units and a support wheel frame assembly, which allows for flexible configuration and improved light concentration, along with a balance adjustment module using a three-dimensional frame structure to optimize sunlight collection and reduce shadowing effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If customized reflectors with specific curvatures are used to adapt to environmental differences, then the light collection efficiency is improved, but the production cost increases and popularization becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The reflector is divided into multiple flat reflection units arranged in specific patterns (e.g., circular, square) rather than using a single customized curved reflector. Each reflection unit can be independently manufactured and assembled, enabling standardized production while maintaining adaptability to different environments through configurable arrangements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal modular reflector system that can be adapted to various environmental conditions (different latitudes, terrains, shading conditions) through standardized components. The same basic reflection units can be configured in different patterns to suit different applications, eliminating the need for custom-designed reflectors for each environment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If customized reflectors are designed for different environments, then the adaptability to various conditions is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reflector system is segmented into standardized modular units that can be independently designed and manufactured. This segmentation allows for simplified individual component design while achieving environmental adaptability through flexible configuration and arrangement of the modules in different patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements in the reflector design, allowing the modular units to be dynamically arranged in different patterns (circular, square, linear) depending on environmental conditions. This dynamic configurability provides adaptability without requiring complex custom designs for each environment.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional solar cell arrangements are used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the heat dissipation efficiency is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The solar cell assembly is divided into multiple independently mounted cells arranged around the central light concentration point. This segmented arrangement creates natural spacing between cells, improving airflow and heat dissipation while maintaining a relatively simple manufacturing process through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional planar solar cell arrangements to a three-dimensional configuration where solar cells are mounted around the central optical axis at different angular positions. This spatial distribution in multiple dimensions enhances heat dissipation through improved airflow circulation while keeping the manufacturing process straightforward through standardized mounting brackets.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The modular design simplifies manufacturing, reduces costs, and enhances the efficiency of solar energy collection by allowing for adaptable configuration to various environments, improving the practicality and cost-effectiveness of solar power generation while minimizing shadowing and heat management through auxiliary concentration units and cooling systems.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of reflection units are disposed on the reflection unit support beam
Implementation Method 2
controls the driving motor to drive the sun tracking module
Implementation Method 3
assist solar cells to collect sunlight and to dissipate heat
Data Source
AI summary
Provided herein is a solar energy light collecting device, which includes a light reflection module, a sun tracking module, and a control module. The light reflection module includes reflection units, reflection unit support beams and a support wheel frame assembly. The sun tracking module includes an angle adjustment set, a height adjustment set, and a supporter set. The control module includes a sense control unit and a driving motor. The sense control unit senses the direction of the sunlight and controls the driving motor to drive the sun tracking module, such that the light reflection module faces the direction of the sunlight. Moreover, an additional balance adjustment module can also be adopted to resolve the spatial disposition problem.