WO1995003514A1 - An apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors - Google Patents

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WO1995003514A1
WO1995003514A1 PCT/CZ1994/000016 CZ9400016W WO9503514A1 WO 1995003514 A1 WO1995003514 A1 WO 1995003514A1 CZ 9400016 W CZ9400016 W CZ 9400016W WO 9503514 A1 WO9503514 A1 WO 9503514A1
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Vladislav Poulek
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S50/00—Arrangements for controlling solar heat collectors
    • F24S50/20—Arrangements for controlling solar heat collectors for tracking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking

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  • the invention relates to the field of apparatuses for orientation of solar radiation collectors working on principle of shape memory alloys.
  • a curved concave SMA plate is fixed on both ends to the stator and a convex Jens, preferably cylindrical, fixed to the stator and placed over the concave plate, focuses solar radiation on the surface of the said plate which should be, in consequence of the elevated temperature in the focus of the lens, thermaly deformed.
  • the elevated temperature area in the focus of the lens also moves on the SMA plate.
  • a movement of the deformed area of the SMA plate is transmitted to the rotor of the apparatus connected to a solar collector by a rotary crank shaft.
  • the focus of the convex lens in this case is always directed to the SMA plate. No control of the solar energy input is possible. It could cause, especially in hot environment, overheating of the SMA plate.
  • the apparatus will cease to be efficient in cold environment because the solar energy focused by the lens will not be able to heat the SMA plate up to transformation temperature.
  • An optical axis of the convex lens fixed to the stator isn't, during working period, mostly parallel with incident sun rays. An optical aberration which occur under such conditions results in decreased accuracy of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus is not encapsulated. Therefore, it can loose its efficiency soon due to polluted optical surfaces of both the lens and SMA plate. The consequent necessary regular cleaning decreases a capability of an independent work of the apparatus.
  • the present invention avoids mentioned disadvantages of the prior art concerning apparatuses for ator element which is connected to the rotor.
  • connection of the lens to the rotor enables, during tracking the sun, to keep an optical axis of the lens always approximately parallel with incident solar rays. It enables to suppress some optical aberrations which occur in systems where the lens is connected to the stator and where the optical axle of the lens is not always parallel with incident solar rays.
  • Location of the focus of the lens in the area of the end of the actuator element enables feedback control of solar energy input to the actuator element.
  • the rotor is provided with means for connection to collector of solar radiation.
  • the actuator elements are provided with means for collecting solar radiation, these means being following, individually or in combination: high absorptivity surface treatment and/or thermal insulation, for instance plastic foil, transparent for solar radiation and not transparent for heat radiation, on the internal surface of the actuator element and/or low emissivity surface treatment and/or thermal
  • a simplest arrangement of the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the invention with tracking range approximately 70o is equipped with one actuator element made of the one-way shape memory alloy.
  • Such apparatus is provided with a bias spring, connected at one end to the rotor and at the other end to the stator, which returns the apparatus to the initial position.
  • the rotor is connected to the solar radiation orientation of solar radiation collectors using properties of the shape memory alloys (SMAs).
  • SMAs shape memory alloys
  • a component made of the two-way SMA returns back to deformed shape when its temperature decreases below temperature of transformation.
  • a component made of the one-way shape memory alloy uses another additional element to reset the SMA component to the deformed shape. It enables to SMA components to produce mechanical work during repeated heating and cooling.
  • a purpose of this invention is collecting of a maximum amount of solar energy in solar collectors.
  • An apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors comprises a stator and a rotor rotationally connected to the stator and a lens for focusing the solar radiation and at least one shape memory alloy actuator element in the form of a curved concave plate located in the area of the focus of the lens.
  • the invention is further characterized in that the actuator element having means for collecting solar radiation energy, is placed in a case, and is connected at one end to a part of a rotor that is located in the case and at the other end to a part of a stator that is located in the case as well.
  • the connection of the one end of the actuator element to the stator and the other end of the actuator element to the rotor enables direct transmission of the actuator force to the rotor.
  • a focusing lens, cylindrical or linear Fresnel, placed on a case, is connected to the rotor and its focus is located in the area of that end of the actu- collector preferably by use of a self-locking transmission which protects the apparatus against external forces, e.g. during wind storms.
  • a hermetic case protects optical and mechanical elements inside against pollution.
  • the lens can be provided with a viper connected to the stator.
  • An external surface of the lens is provided with scratch resistant layer which protects its surface against damage.
  • a mirror is placed on the rotor near the focus of the lens which reflects solar radiation, not impinging on internal surface of actuator elements, back out of the case.
  • the crossection of the actuator element decreases from centre to both ends in order to keep approximately constant bending stress of the actuator element.
  • Figure 1 shows the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the invention, provided with one-way shape memory alloy actuator element, in its initial position before sunrise.
  • Figure 2 shows the same in its active position after sunrise.
  • Figure 3 shows plan view of the apparatus in case of the first example.
  • Figure 4 shows the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the inven tion, provided with two two-way shape memory alloy actuator elements, in its initial position before sunrise.
  • Figure 5 shows the same in its active position after sunrise.
  • Figure 6 is a plan view of the apparatus in case of the second example.
  • the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors shown on Figures 1, 2 and 3 consists of a plastic cylindrical case A. with plastic tube 6 attached perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis.
  • a focusing lens 8 with its external surface provided with scratch-resistant layer is sealed in the plastic tube 6.
  • Both the plastic cylindrical case 1 and the U shaped rotor 5, fixed to the case 1, are rotationally mounted on parts of a divided axle 7 which are fixed to the U shaped part of the stator 4, placed inside the case 1.
  • the plastic cylindrical case 1 is dustproof.
  • An actuator element 2 in the form of a curved concave plate, placed in the case 1 in the area of focus of the lens 8, is connected at one end to the part of the rotor 5, placed in the case 1 , and at the other end to the part of the stator 4, placed inside the case 1 as well.
  • the actuator element has concave shape in state below transformation temperature what is shown on Figure 1.
  • the thickness of the actuator element 2 increases from both ends to the centre from 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm.
  • the internal surface of the actuator element 2 is provided with a layer abs ⁇ rbi'ng solar radiation and with a metallized plastic foil transparent for solar radiation and not transparent for heat radiation of the actuator element 2.
  • the external surface of the actuator element 2 is polished and provided with a thermal insulation .
  • the bias leaf spring 3 connected at one end to the stator 4 and at the other end to the rotor 5, has approximately the same concave shape as the actuator element 2.
  • a mirror 12 is placed on the rotor 5 in a focus area of the lens 8 at the end of the actuator element 2 that is connected to the rotor 5.
  • An arm of a viper 9 is fixed to the axle 7 that is part of the stator 4, .
  • Cleaning edge of the viper 9 is made of a teflon.
  • the rotor 5 that is fixed to the case 1 is provided with transmission means 10 for connection to beams 14 of collectors 13 of solar radiation.
  • FIG. 8 Another variant of the apparatus can use cylindrical and/or linear Fresnel focusing lens 8. and a case 1 can be connected to the stator 4.
  • the apparatus works as follows:
  • the actuator element 2 is adjusted by the bias spring 3 to an initial position before sunrise.
  • the lens 8 focuses solar radiation on the actuator element 2 which, due to elevated temperature, starts to contract until the focus of the lens 8 falls outside the actuator element 2 on the mirror 12 that reflects solar radiation back out of the case 1.
  • Each change of the location of the focus of the lens 8 causes such a deformation of the actuator element 2 which moves the rotor 5 and mirror 12 connected to the rotor 5 into the focus of the lens 8.
  • the rotor 5 is pr ⁇ vided with transmission means 10 for connection to beams 14 of collectors 13 of solar radiation, the collectors 13 of solar radiation rotate simulianeously with the rotor 5 .
  • a range of an automatic orientation of solar radiation collectors is approximately 70° in this arrangement.
  • the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors shown on Figures 4, 5 and 6 consists of a plastic cylindrical case 1 with plastic tube 6 attached perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis.
  • the actuator elements 2 in the form of a curved concave plate, placed in case 1 in the area of focus of the achromatic doublet 15, are connected at one end to the part of the rotor 5 placed in the case 1 and at the other end to the part of the stator 4 also placed inside the case 1.
  • the actuator elements 2 are deformed below transformation temperature to a concave shape that is shown on Figure 4.
  • the internal and external surfaces of the actuator element 2 are equipped equally as in the example 1.
  • a mirror 12 is placed on the rotor 5 in the focus area of the achromatic doublet 15 that is located between ends of the actuator elements 2 connected to the rotor 5, .
  • the rotor 5. which is fixed to the case 1. It is provided with a self-lock- ing transmission 11 for connection to beams 14 of collectors 13 of solar radiation.
  • Both actuator elements 2 are adjusted in an initial position before sunrise. After sunrise, the achromatic doublet 15 focuses solar radiation on the one of actuator elements 2 which, due to elevated temperature, starts to contract until the focus of the achromatic doublet 15 falls outside the actuator element 2 on the mirror 12, placed on the rotor 5. Then, the mirror 12 reflects solar radiation back out of the case 1 .
  • Each change of the location of the focus of the achromatic doublet 15 causes such a deformation of the actuator element 2 that moves the rotor 5 and the mirror 12 connected to the rotor 5 into the focus of the achromatic doublet 15.
  • the rotor 5 is provided with a self-locking transmission 11 for connection to beams 14 of collectors 13 of solar radiation, the collectors 13 of solar radiation rotate simultaneously with the rotor 5. If the external torque influenced by collectors 13 of solar radiation is higher than torque of the rotor5 , the self-locking transmission 11 will lock
  • a range of an automatic orientation of solar radiation collectors is approximately 140° in this arrangement.
  • the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the invention is applicable in any equipment using solar energy for various aims, e.g. heating water, conversion to electric power etc.

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Abstract

An apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors comprising at least one shape memory alloy actuator element (2) in the form of a curved concave plate having means for collecting solar radiation energy, placed in a case (1). The actuator element (2) is connected at the one end to a part of a rotor (5) located in the case (1) and at the other end to a part of a stator (4) located in the case (1) as well. A focusing lens (8) is connected to the rotor (5) and its focus is located in the area of that end of the actuator element (2) which is connected to the rotor (5). The rotor (5) is provided with means (10) for connecting to collectors (13) of solar radiation.

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Description
An Apparatus for Orientation of Solai Radiation Collectors
Technical Field
The invention relates to the field of apparatuses for orientation of solar radiation collectors working on principle of shape memory alloys.
Prior Art
Existing active solar trackers are usually based on clockwork motors and/or based on electrooptical solar sensors. Such trackers can work with high accuracy. Nevertheless, these trackers are complex and. therefore, expensive and little reliable.
There are also passive solar trackers based on thermal expansion of matter, known e.g. from U.S. patent 4.091.799, and based on shape memory alloys (SMAs), known e.g. from U.S. Patents 4.498.456 and
4.986.255, which are less complex and less expensive than active trackers. However, these trackers work with low efficiency.
It is described for instance in the U.S. Patent 4.986.255 that a curved concave SMA plate is fixed on both ends to the stator and a convex Jens, preferably cylindrical, fixed to the stator and placed over the concave plate, focuses solar radiation on the surface of the said plate which should be, in consequence of the elevated temperature in the focus of the lens, thermaly deformed. As the sun moves over the sky, the elevated temperature area in the focus of the lens also moves on the SMA plate. A movement of the deformed area of the SMA plate is transmitted to the rotor of the apparatus connected to a solar collector by a rotary crank shaft.
The focus of the convex lens in this case is always directed to the SMA plate. No control of the solar energy input is possible. It could cause, especially in hot environment, overheating of the SMA plate.
As SMAs work at relatively narrow temperature range 20-30 K above transformation temperature, the apparatus ceases to be efficient under such
conditions.
If the selected transformation temperature is too high, the apparatus will cease to be efficient in cold environment because the solar energy focused by the lens will not be able to heat the SMA plate up to transformation temperature.
An optical axis of the convex lens fixed to the stator isn't, during working period, mostly parallel with incident sun rays. An optical aberration which occur under such conditions results in decreased accuracy of the apparatus.
The apparatus is not encapsulated. Therefore, it can loose its efficiency soon due to polluted optical surfaces of both the lens and SMA plate. The consequent necessary regular cleaning decreases a capability of an independent work of the apparatus.
Both ends of the concave SMA plate are fixed to the stator. Therefore, a compensation of forces will occur in the SMA plate during its deformation. It resuits in low conversion efficiency of the solar thermal energy to the mechanical energy.
Disclosure of Invention
The present invention avoids mentioned disadvantages of the prior art concerning apparatuses for ator element which is connected to the rotor.
The connection of the lens to the rotor enables, during tracking the sun, to keep an optical axis of the lens always approximately parallel with incident solar rays. It enables to suppress some optical aberrations which occur in systems where the lens is connected to the stator and where the optical axle of the lens is not always parallel with incident solar rays. Location of the focus of the lens in the area of the end of the actuator element enables feedback control of solar energy input to the actuator element.
The rotor is provided with means for connection to collector of solar radiation.
The actuator elements are provided with means for collecting solar radiation, these means being following, individually or in combination: high absorptivity surface treatment and/or thermal insulation, for instance plastic foil, transparent for solar radiation and not transparent for heat radiation, on the internal surface of the actuator element and/or low emissivity surface treatment and/or thermal
insulation not transparent for heat radiation on the external surface of the actuator element.
These means increase amount of solar energy collected by actuator elements.
A simplest arrangement of the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the invention with tracking range approximately 70º is equipped with one actuator element made of the one-way shape memory alloy. Such apparatus is provided with a bias spring, connected at one end to the rotor and at the other end to the stator, which returns the apparatus to the initial position.
The rotor is connected to the solar radiation orientation of solar radiation collectors using properties of the shape memory alloys (SMAs). A component made of the SMA, deformed at the temperature lower than the temperature of transformation, returns back to the original shape before deformation when it is heated above temperature of transformation. A component made of the two-way SMA returns back to deformed shape when its temperature decreases below temperature of transformation. A component made of the one-way shape memory alloy uses another additional element to reset the SMA component to the deformed shape. It enables to SMA components to produce mechanical work during repeated heating and cooling.
A purpose of this invention is collecting of a maximum amount of solar energy in solar collectors.
An apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the invention comprises a stator and a rotor rotationally connected to the stator and a lens for focusing the solar radiation and at least one shape memory alloy actuator element in the form of a curved concave plate located in the area of the focus of the lens.
The invention is further characterized in that the actuator element having means for collecting solar radiation energy, is placed in a case, and is connected at one end to a part of a rotor that is located in the case and at the other end to a part of a stator that is located in the case as well. The connection of the one end of the actuator element to the stator and the other end of the actuator element to the rotor enables direct transmission of the actuator force to the rotor.
A focusing lens, cylindrical or linear Fresnel, placed on a case, is connected to the rotor and its focus is located in the area of that end of the actu- collector preferably by use of a self-locking transmission which protects the apparatus against external forces, e.g. during wind storms.
A hermetic case protects optical and mechanical elements inside against pollution.
In order to improve accuracy of sun tracking, it is advantageous to use an achromatic doublet as a lens. The lens can be provided with a viper connected to the stator.
An external surface of the lens is provided with scratch resistant layer which protects its surface against damage. In order to reduce temperature inside the case, a mirror is placed on the rotor near the focus of the lens which reflects solar radiation, not impinging on internal surface of actuator elements, back out of the case.
The crossection of the actuator element decreases from centre to both ends in order to keep approximately constant bending stress of the actuator element.
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Figures schematically show examples of the arrangement of the apparatus according to the invention.
Figure 1 shows the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the invention, provided with one-way shape memory alloy actuator element, in its initial position before sunrise. Figure 2 shows the same in its active position after sunrise.
Figure 3 shows plan view of the apparatus in case of the first example.
Figure 4 shows the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the inven tion, provided with two two-way shape memory alloy actuator elements, in its initial position before sunrise.
Figure 5 shows the same in its active position after sunrise.
Figure 6 is a plan view of the apparatus in case of the second example.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Detailed description is given hereinafter in the form of description of two examples of possible arrangement of the apparatus according to the invention.
Example 1 :
The apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors shown on Figures 1, 2 and 3 consists of a plastic cylindrical case A. with plastic tube 6 attached perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis. A focusing lens 8 with its external surface provided with scratch-resistant layer is sealed in the plastic tube 6. Both the plastic cylindrical case 1 and the U shaped rotor 5, fixed to the case 1, are rotationally mounted on parts of a divided axle 7 which are fixed to the U shaped part of the stator 4, placed inside the case 1. The plastic cylindrical case 1 is dustproof.
An actuator element 2. in the form of a curved concave plate, placed in the case 1 in the area of focus of the lens 8, is connected at one end to the part of the rotor 5, placed in the case 1 , and at the other end to the part of the stator 4, placed inside the case 1 as well. The actuator element has concave shape in state below transformation temperature what is shown on Figure 1. The thickness of the actuator element 2 increases from both ends to the centre from 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm. The internal surface of the actuator element 2 is provided with a layer absσrbi'ng solar radiation and with a metallized plastic foil transparent for solar radiation and not transparent for heat radiation of the actuator element 2. The external surface of the actuator element 2 is polished and provided with a thermal insulation . The bias leaf spring 3 , connected at one end to the stator 4 and at the other end to the rotor 5, has approximately the same concave shape as the actuator element 2. A mirror 12 is placed on the rotor 5 in a focus area of the lens 8 at the end of the actuator element 2 that is connected to the rotor 5.
An arm of a viper 9 is fixed to the axle 7 that is part of the stator 4, . Cleaning edge of the viper 9 is made of a teflon. The rotor 5 that is fixed to the case 1 is provided with transmission means 10 for connection to beams 14 of collectors 13 of solar radiation.
Another variant of the apparatus can use cylindrical and/or linear Fresnel focusing lens 8. and a case 1 can be connected to the stator 4.
The apparatus works as follows: The actuator element 2 is adjusted by the bias spring 3 to an initial position before sunrise. After sunrise, the lens 8 focuses solar radiation on the actuator element 2 which, due to elevated temperature, starts to contract until the focus of the lens 8 falls outside the actuator element 2 on the mirror 12 that reflects solar radiation back out of the case 1. Each change of the location of the focus of the lens 8 causes such a deformation of the actuator element 2 which moves the rotor 5 and mirror 12 connected to the rotor 5 into the focus of the lens 8. As the rotor 5 is prσvided with transmission means 10 for connection to beams 14 of collectors 13 of solar radiation, the collectors 13 of solar radiation rotate simulianeously with the rotor 5 .
A range of an automatic orientation of solar radiation collectors is approximately 70° in this arrangement.
Example 2:
The apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors shown on Figures 4, 5 and 6 consists of a plastic cylindrical case 1 with plastic tube 6 attached perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis.
An achromatic doublet 15, the external surface of which is provided with scratch-resistant layer, is sealed in the tube 6. Both the plastic cylindrical case 1 and the U shaped rotor 5, fixed to the case 1, are rotationally mounted on parts of a divided axle Z which is fixed to the part of the stator 4 being in the form of an oblong placed inside the case 1.
The actuator elements 2 in the form of a curved concave plate, placed in case 1 in the area of focus of the achromatic doublet 15, are connected at one end to the part of the rotor 5 placed in the case 1 and at the other end to the part of the stator 4 also placed inside the case 1.
The actuator elements 2 are deformed below transformation temperature to a concave shape that is shown on Figure 4. The internal and external surfaces of the actuator element 2 are equipped equally as in the example 1. A mirror 12 is placed on the rotor 5 in the focus area of the achromatic doublet 15 that is located between ends of the actuator elements 2 connected to the rotor 5, . The rotor 5. which is fixed to the case 1. It is provided with a self-lock- ing transmission 11 for connection to beams 14 of collectors 13 of solar radiation.
The apparatus works as follows: Both actuator elements 2 are adjusted in an initial position before sunrise. After sunrise, the achromatic doublet 15 focuses solar radiation on the one of actuator elements 2 which, due to elevated temperature, starts to contract until the focus of the achromatic doublet 15 falls outside the actuator element 2 on the mirror 12, placed on the rotor 5. Then, the mirror 12 reflects solar radiation back out of the case 1 . Each change of the location of the focus of the achromatic doublet 15 causes such a deformation of the actuator element 2 that moves the rotor 5 and the mirror 12 connected to the rotor 5 into the focus of the achromatic doublet 15.
As the rotor 5 is provided with a self-locking transmission 11 for connection to beams 14 of collectors 13 of solar radiation, the collectors 13 of solar radiation rotate simultaneously with the rotor 5. If the external torque influenced by collectors 13 of solar radiation is higher than torque of the rotor5 , the self-locking transmission 11 will lock
the rotor 5 .
A range of an automatic orientation of solar radiation collectors is approximately 140° in this arrangement.
Preceding description of the arrangements of the apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors shows only some variants of the apparatus and does not represent all existing variants of the apparatus possible according to the invention. Industrial Applicability
The apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors according to the invention is applicable in any equipment using solar energy for various aims, e.g. heating water, conversion to electric power etc.
(End of description)

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Claims
1. An apparatus for orientation of solar radiation collectors including a stator and a rotor rotationally connected to the stator, a lens for focusing the solar radiation and at least one shape memory alloy actuator element in the form of a curved concave plate, located in the area of the focus of the lens, characterized in that an actuator element (2) having means for collecting solar radiation energy, is placed in a case (1) and connected at one end to a part of a rotor (5), located in the case (1), and at the other end to a part of a stator (4), located in the case (1) as well, a focusing lens (8) is connected to the rotor (5) with its focus located in the area of that end of the actuator element (2) that is connected to the rotor (5) and the rotor (5) is provided with means (10) for connecting the rotor (5) to collectors (13) of solar radiation.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1
characterized in that the means of the actuator elements (2) for collecting solar radiation energy comprise a high absorptivity surface treatment and thermal insulation transparent for solar radiation and not transparent for heat radiation on the internal surface of the actuator element (2) and low emissivity surface treatment and thermal insulation not transparent for heat radiation on the external surface of the actuator element (2).
3. The apparatus according to claims 1 and 2
characterized in that it is provided with a bias spring (3) for deformation of the actuator element (2) below transformation temperature having one end connected to the rotor (5) and the other end connected to the stator (4).
4. The apparatus according to claim 1
characterized in that means for connecting the rotor (5) to collectors (13) of solar radiation comprises a self-locking transmission (11).
5. The apparatus according to claim 1
characterized in that the case (1) is hermetic.
6. The apparatus according to claim 1
characterized in that the focusing lens (8) is an achromatic doublet (15 ) .
7. The apparatus according to claims 1 and 6 characterized in that a viper (9) of the focusing lens (8,15) is connected to the stator (4) 8. The apparatus according to claims 1 and 6 characterized in that an external surface of the focusing lens (8,15) is provided with a hard scratch resistant coating, 9. The apparatus according to claims 1 and 6 characterized in that a mirror (12) is located on the rotor (5) along the end of the actuator element (2) connected to the rotor (5). 10. The apparatus according to claim 1
characterized in that a crossection of the actuator element (2) decreases from a center to both ends.
(End of claims)
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