US20080308093A1 - Solar Energy Collection Device for Tiled Roofs, and a Method for Mounting the Same - Google Patents

Solar Energy Collection Device for Tiled Roofs, and a Method for Mounting the Same Download PDF

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US20080308093A1 US12/158,419 US15841906A US2008308093A1 US 20080308093 A1 US20080308093 A1 US 20080308093A1 US 15841906 A US15841906 A US 15841906A US 2008308093 A1 US2008308093 A1 US 2008308093A1
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  • the present invention relates to a solar energy collection device, which makes a beneficial change to the tiles of an existing roof or by making a roof that comprises them, either curved or mixed, in such a way that said tiles, besides fulfilling their classic function as covering elements against the effects of the wind and weather, particularly against rainwater, act as solar energy collection devices to heat a thermal transmission fluid.
  • the purpose of the invention is to achieve a high performance energy installation that does not alter the aesthetic configuration of the roof on which it is incorporated, both in relation to the actual means of collection and particularly the means of energy transmission.
  • the invention also concerns the particularly suitable mounting procedure of the different elements that take part in the installation of this heat transfer system under the tiles, completely protecting this latter.
  • the invention therefore, is situated in the industrial setting of manufacturing devices and equipment for solar energy collection at a domestic level or similar and, as a result, associated to the mechanical or artisan tile manufacture industry.
  • the invention fully satisfactorily resolves the previously explained problem, and from this it converts a traditional roof composed of curved or mixed conventional tiles into a similar and aesthetic configured surface, but which incorporates a device composed of different solar energy collection modules.
  • the device comprises the following basic elements:
  • each tile is fitted with an opening or window in its curved sector in which a collection device itself is attached, comprising a body which establishes upper surface continuity with the external face of the tile and which occupies the centre of the same.
  • a collection device itself is attached, comprising a body which establishes upper surface continuity with the external face of the tile and which occupies the centre of the same.
  • two parabolic reflectors in symmetrical positions are situated on the lower end of its wall.
  • Opposite these and centrally located on the focal line also includes a radiation return parabolic cylinder reflector over some concentrator parabolic cylinder laminates connected to the heat exchanger that hermetically receives the heat transfer tube which is situated below all the tiles of an alignment.
  • a support cradle of the same length as the body of each device is positioned below the aforementioned tube, with the purpose of positioning and hermetically sealing the aforementioned tube.
  • This cradle positioned over the bellows lifting device allows in the first place to fasten the transparent body by means of spring clips attached to the aforementioned body and which are built in to the side plug holes of the cradle and which in a second advantageous function, ensure the hermetic and heat sealing of the heat transfer tube to the heat exchanger.
  • the bellows lifting device provided with its positioning slots or the means (special tool) of aligning and freeing the leaf spring, in its variation they allow, by downward manual pressure applied on the irregular transparent body, this to be connected to the support cradle hermetically sealing the heat transfer tube.
  • This installation procedure similarly offers the greater advantage of achieving a solid assembly between the three elements that make up the tile, the irregular transparent body and the heat transfer tube, being able in this way to adequately support the thermal expansions of the roof in its assembly.
  • the irregular transparent body is provided with a connection for a heat sensor which transmits the recorded temperatures to the device that generally controls the heat exchanger and the hot water distribution system.
  • the irregular and closed body instead of being integrated in the tile is independent of this latter, similarly poking through the opening of the aforementioned tile, which makes it unnecessary to make a perfect adjustment over this latter, having been anticipated that to maintain the water tightness of the roof the tile opening is closed with a transparent dome, physically independent of aforementioned closed body.
  • the closed body rests on the corresponding cradle supported by a sheet adapted to its lower cylindrical half, based on a reflecting and isolating compound to return the rays to the absorbent sheets and in fact to return and retain the heat for its maximum use.
  • FIG. 1 Shows a cross-sectional detail of the body or solar energy collection module destined to be integrated into a tile, which takes part in the device of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 Shows, also according to a cross-sectional schematic representation, a pair of mixed tiles, duly fastened together, to one of which appears opposite the corresponding body or solar collection module, while the other appears duly mounted over the aforementioned module.
  • FIG. 3 Shows a detail in side elevation and in a lengthwise section of the mounted assembly represented in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 Shows a side elevation view and in a lengthwise section of an assembly similar to that in FIG. 2 , in which two tiles appear duly fastened together lengthwise, to the body or collection model itself fastened to the same, and the other to the aforementioned module in an opposite position.
  • FIGS. 5 , 6 and 7 Show representations similar to those of FIGS. 1 , 2 and 3 , but in which the solar energy collection device appears mounted on curved tiles, instead of over mixed tiles with the support cradle adapted to this type of tile and its special means of fixing.
  • FIG. 8 Shows a schematic representation plan view and cross-section of the special tool or the means that are an integral part of the procedure for fixing the irregular transparent body to the support cradle.
  • FIG. 9 Shows a schematic detail in plan view of several tiles positioned with reference to FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 10 Shows, a representation similar to that of FIG. 9 but with the tiles as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • FIG. 11 Shows, according to a representation similar to that of FIG. 1 , a cross-sectional detail and in partial blow-up of the device according to an alternative embodiment foreseen for the same.
  • FIG. 12 Shows a perspective blow-up view of the glass tube that passes through the collector with the heat exchanger and the support cradle and alignment, of the previous figure.
  • FIG. 13 Shows the assembly of FIG. 11 duly mounted and fastened to a tile.
  • FIG. 14 Shows a side elevation view of the assembly represented in FIG. 11 .
  • FIG. 15 Shows another side elevation view of the assembly of FIG. 11 , mounted in position over the support structure of the roof.
  • FIGS. 16 and 17 Show representations similar to those of FIGS. 11 , 12 and 13 , corresponding to another alternative embodiment of the device, for fixing below a tile with a minimum curve radius and reduced height or on a corrugated roof sheet.
  • FIG. 18 Shows on a sloped roof another view in a side elevation of a series of collectors of the assembly in FIG. 11 , in line and mounted in position over the support structure of the roof.
  • FIG. 19 Shows, finally, a detail of two types of tiles to which this alternative embodiment of the invention is applicable.
  • the device of the invention relates to use of an irregular and closed body ( 1 ), preferably of glass, or at least with its upper and external side transparent, smoked or tinted in which comprises four parabolic cylinders and in which particularly the upper side has the same curvature as the tile to which it is destined, as will be seen later on.
  • an irregular and closed body 1
  • the upper and external side transparent, smoked or tinted in which comprises four parabolic cylinders and in which particularly the upper side has the same curvature as the tile to which it is destined, as will be seen later on.
  • This closed body ( 1 ) which has been vacuum filled, incorporates in the lower part two cylindrical parabolic reflectors ( 2 ) and, positioned in a focal line and situated above a radiation return cylindrical parabolic receiver ( 3 ) over laminates cylindrical parabolic funnel ( 4 ) concentrators, the radiation channelling being over a semi-cylindrical heat exchanger ( 5 ) coated with a selective absorbent and in which a fixing laminate in the interior side of the irregular tube provides the contact ( 9 ) for a classic temperature control probe.
  • spring clips ( 8 ) Anchored on both sided of the lower faces of the irregular body ( 1 ) are situated spring clips ( 8 ) which are positioned to be easily and simply fastened or fixed by pressure into the plug holes foreseen for this purpose in a support cradle ( 7 ).
  • This support cradle ( 7 ) serves to position and hermetically fix a heat transfer tube ( 6 ) against an existing semi-cylindrical hole in the heat exchanger ( 5 ), relying for this purpose on the support cradle ( 7 ) with a cavity ( 11 ) also semi-cylindrical, which completes that which has just been mentioned, to tightly hold the heat transfer tube ( 6 ).
  • the cradle support ( 7 ) is also provided with plug holes ( 10 ) on its side edges for the spring clips ( 8 ) fixed to the body ( 1 ), and lengthwise grooves on its base ( 12 ) to adjust a bellows lifting device ( 16 ) destined to be situated below the tiles ( 14 ) and which ensures that the heat transfer tube ( 6 ) remains perfectly fitted in its cavity ( 11 ).
  • FIGS. 2 to 4 the vacuum filled irregular body, with it different accessories, has been referenced with ( 13 ) and is destined to be fastened to each tile ( 14 ) in an opening ( 15 ) effectively made in the same, as is seen particularly in FIG. 2 .
  • the support cradle shown in FIG. 2 with ( 7 A) is aligned and positioned by the bellows lifting device now shown in ( 16 ), which supports over the roof ( 17 ), or the roof structure that is being used, the aforementioned bellows lifting device being retracted to position ( 16 B), an optimum positioning of the heat transfer tube ( 6 ) having been made previously.
  • FIG. 1 The support cradle shown in FIG. 2 with ( 7 A) is aligned and positioned by the bellows lifting device now shown in ( 16 ), which supports over the roof ( 17 ), or the roof structure that is being used, the aforementioned bellows lifting device being retracted to position ( 16 B), an optimum positioning of the heat transfer tube ( 6 ) having been made previously
  • the device shown in a longitudinal section, as is represented in FIG. 3 indicates the parabolic cylinder geometric shapes of the sides of the complete irregular tube ( 13 A), hermetically fixed to the cradle support ( 18 A) by the spring clips ( 8 ), keeping the heat transfer tube ( 6 ) lengthwise and hermetically fixed against the heat exchanger ( 5 ) in the cavity defined for this latter.
  • the aligning and positioning lifting device is shown both in a theoretical locking position and in a release position, the first referenced with ( 16 A) and the second with ( 16 B) in FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 4 A way of carrying out the procedure appears in FIG. 4 , according to which, and in chronological order, a curved and schematised tile, referenced as a whole by ( 15 B), incorporates an opening or window suitable for fitting a complete irregular body ( 13 B) into it, and is positioned over the line symbolising the theoretical slope of a roof panel or roof ( 21 ).
  • the lifting device ( 16 A) is placed at a suitable level and remains locked to ensure that the spring clips ( 8 ) are fastened using pressure to the cradle support ( 7 A) encircling the plug holes ( 10 ) of the same.
  • the complete irregular body ( 13 B) situated above the opening envisaged for this event ( 15 B) is introduced into its housing, in such a way that manual pressure applied over the aforementioned irregular body ( 13 B), according to the corresponding arrow of FIG. ( 4 ) hermetically fastens it to the cradle support encircling the heat transfer tube.
  • the lifting device previously set in the rest position ( 16 B) is shifted below the following tile in a longitudinal line to allow another installation if required.
  • the reference ( 22 ) shows the previously finished assembly with the lifting device having been moved ( 16 B).
  • the heat transfer tube ( 6 B) is placed below the tile ( 14 ) and, without connectors along the whole length required for the installation to provide a determined number of devices in a line, crossing below the roof again (See reference 6 C), with the aim of being connected to a collector which feeds the domestic heating system, not represented in the figures.
  • the irregular body ( 23 ) is made under a more taut parabolic cylinder arch, to be able to fit into another curved tile model, that shown in FIG. 6 .
  • the components are adapted to achieve the same purpose.
  • two parabolic cylinder reflectors ( 24 ) are placed inside and in a lower position and, positioned on a focal line in a position above a corrugated fin ( 25 ) of a parabolic cylinder shape, coated with a selective absorbent.
  • the fin is soldered to a concentrator tube containing a heat transfer ( 26 ).
  • the absorbent finned tube ( 25 - 26 ) is fastened with heat transfer connectors ( 27 ), soldered onto a semi-cylindrical heat exchanger ( 28 ) so that a fastening clip in the side of the irregular body ( 23 ) offers the contact ( 30 ) for the heat control probe.
  • Many spring clips ( 31 ) are fixed on both sides of the lower part of the irregular body ( 23 ), duly positioned to encircle the plug holes, provided for the purpose in the support cradle ( 32 ).
  • the support cradle positions and hermetically fastens the heat transfer tube ( 29 ) in the semi-cylindrical hole ( 28 ) of the heat exchanger.
  • the cradle support ( 32 ) is preferably made of the same material and a configuration similar to the support cradle ( 7 ), with similar plug holes for the spring clips and a cavity to house the heat transfer tube.
  • the support cradle ( 32 ) is provided with a cavity ( 34 ) to enclose the locking plate ( 35 ) around the axis ( 33 ) in a resting position ( 35 A), having been pushed into its cavity ( 34 ) by the positioning element ( 36 ).
  • FIG. 6 a section has been illustrated where the couplers are on a theoretical line of the sheet or base or roof ( 39 ), where the vacuum filled irregular body and all its elements appear referenced with ( 23 A) and is positioned above the opening ( 38 ) made for the purpose in a tile of the type which appear in the aforementioned figure in an inverted position and referenced with ( 37 ).
  • Reference ( 40 ) shows an assembly positioned with a cradle support ( 32 A) fitted together by the pressure previously applied on the lock plate ( 35 ), while reference ( 41 ) shows the same assembly placed in the opening, the positioning element ( 36 ) having been extracted and the lock plate ( 35 A) being turned and enclosed in the cavity ( 34 ), by the action of the positioning element ( 36 ) depending on its longitudinal displacement applied by the same as shown by the arrow in FIG. 8 .
  • the device integrated into a curved tile is mounted in a typical configuration of positioning curved tiles.
  • the parabolic cylindrical geometrical figures of the sides of the irregular body (now 23 B) are shown in the longitudinal section in FIG. 7 , hermetically fixed to the cradle support (now 32 B).
  • the heat transfer tube ( 29 ) is hermetically and longitudinally enclosed in the cavity ( 28 ) of the heat exchanger.
  • the lock plates ( 35 A) are turned on the axis ( 33 ) in a resting position in the cavity ( 34 ) reserved for this purpose.
  • the contact ( 30 ) remains accessible to connect the heat control probe to an automatic control device (not represented) by a connecting cable along the tube ( 29 ).
  • FIG. 8 Putting into operation uses a special mechanical positioning means or tool ( 36 ), as shown in FIG. 8 by means of a schematic plan and in a partial sectional view.
  • this special tool now 36 B and 36 C) or mechanical means of positioning adapted to the lock plate ( 35 ) and the support cradle ( 32 A)
  • the aligning tool ( 36 B) is placed below the support cradle ( 32 A) and positioned below the tile opening, the lock plate being in position ( 35 ) retained by a stop dowel ( 42 ), which enables the device to be invisibly fastened ensuring a simple connection of the system.
  • the longitudinal section of this FIG. 8 shows the mode ( 36 D) and the dowel ( 42 A) over the same section.
  • the lock plate ( 35 A) turns around the axis ( 33 ) to be positioned in its cavity ( 34 ) and be put in a resting position.
  • the dowel ( 42 ) remains free and the positioning device ( 36 ) is withdrawn to carry out a new installation.
  • the device ( 13 - 23 A) is withdrawn from the tile by means of simple traction by means of using a suction pad applied over the dome of the device, the spring clips ( 8 ) and ( 13 ) being less flexible than the lock plate ( 35 ).
  • any expert in the art can adapt the positioning device for the working of the invention depending on the type of roof surface support, and depending on the existing tile, or to install the device model which will be used for this embodiment. Also, it has to be understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and there many advantageous adaptations that can be added to these latter ones without being outside the limits of the present invention.
  • the device can be adapted to the configuration and geometric form of the device and reverse the illustrated internal and external elements to which they are connected, to make a device that incorporates a combination of two or more support tiles or fix in as series of support tiles adapting the shape and the length of the device of the invention, without being outside the limits of the invention.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates, according to a plan view, an example ( 44 ) of traditional mixed curved overlapping tiles in which the device ( 45 ) is incorporated and the positioning of the photovoltaic cells ( 46 ) in the flat part of the tiles, while the schematised reference ( 43 ) is side fastened between a normal tile and a modified tile.
  • the overlapping of four curved tiles has been referenced ( 47 ) in which the second device ( 48 ) is incorporated, that is to say the second practical embodiment of the invention, which corresponds to the geometric configuration of these types of tiles, where the reference ( 49 ) represents a tile in a gutter position.
  • FIGS. 11 and 15 an alternative embodiment of the device appears in FIGS. 11 and 15 , in which there is also a vacuum filled transparent and closed glass body ( 101 ) and a preferred elliptical section, inside which and affecting the upper half of the same, that which is going to be directly benefit by solar radiation through the opening ( 102 ) of the tile ( 103 ) in which has been placed, a shaped lamina ( 104 ) covered with a selective coating for absorbing heat, connected to a specific heat exchanger ( 105 ), preferably of copper, which is set in or soldered in the hole suitable for the glass tube ( 106 ), this same being soldered onto both external faces of the collector it passes through, thus constituting an internal heat transfer chamber ( 107 ), hermetically sealed at its ends by an aligning cradle ( 108 ) fitting of the heat transfer tube ( 109 ) to the heat exchanger ( 105 ).
  • a specific heat exchanger 105
  • the hermetic body ( 101 ) in its lower parabolic cylindrical side is covered by a laminate ( 110 ) based on a compound, including a radiation reflector to return the rays and an isolating felt to prevent heat losses, this assembly being supported and aligned on a support cradle ( 111 ), this latter seated on a cross-section ( 113 ) with levelling, aligning and support functions of the hermetic tube ( 101 ).
  • the fixing of these elements is carried out using a pair of supports ( 114 ) which protrude from the ends of the hermetic body ( 101 ) and over which it is destined to support a spring clip ( 115 ) with elastic binding, configured in a “U” shape ( 116 ),to be fitted into the lateral grooves of the support cradle ( 111 ), and with fixing bolts ( 117 ) that, along with the screws ( 118 ), to enable to regulate or adjust the height of the assembly, as is particularly observed in FIG. 13 .
  • the collector itself is physically independent of the tile ( 103 ), in such a way that it is nor affected by any type of irregularity there could be in this latter, even enabling it to be used with different types of tiles that have the opening ( 102 ), which is closed using a transparent dome ( 119 ), which provides the tile with the due water tightness.
  • the shaped heat absorbent laminates ( 104 ′) can adopt a different position in the hermetic body, and the different configuration of the supports ( 114 ′) for the spring clips ( 115 ′), reduced in size to fasten to the support cradles ( 120 ) configured to be adapted to the glass tube ( 106 ′) which passes through the hermetic body ( 101 ′) as observed in FIGS.

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ESP200503144 2005-12-21
ES200503144A ES2280134B1 (es) 2005-12-21 2005-12-21 Dispositivo de captacion de energia solar aplicable a cubiertas de teja, y procedimiento de montaje del mismo.
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