WO2008106026A2 - Système de chauffage portatif autonome utilisant une énergie renouvelable - Google Patents

Système de chauffage portatif autonome utilisant une énergie renouvelable Download PDF

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WO2008106026A2
WO2008106026A2 PCT/US2008/002136 US2008002136W WO2008106026A2 WO 2008106026 A2 WO2008106026 A2 WO 2008106026A2 US 2008002136 W US2008002136 W US 2008002136W WO 2008106026 A2 WO2008106026 A2 WO 2008106026A2
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S30/00—Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
    • H02S30/20—Collapsible or foldable PV modules
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S10/00—Solar heat collectors using working fluids
    • F24S10/10—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids forming pools or ponds
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S10/00—Solar heat collectors using working fluids
    • F24S10/50—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed between plates
    • F24S10/506—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed between plates having conduits formed by inflation of portions of a pair of joined sheets
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S20/00—Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments
    • F24S20/02—Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments for swimming pools
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S20/00—Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments
    • F24S20/50—Rollable or foldable solar heat collector modules
    • F24S20/55—Rollable or foldable solar heat collector modules made of flexible materials
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S80/00—Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups F24S10/00-F24S70/00
    • F24S80/50—Elements for transmitting incoming solar rays and preventing outgoing heat radiation; Transparent coverings
    • F24S80/52—Elements for transmitting incoming solar rays and preventing outgoing heat radiation; Transparent coverings characterised by the material
    • F24S80/525—Elements for transmitting incoming solar rays and preventing outgoing heat radiation; Transparent coverings characterised by the material made of plastics
    • 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
    • Y02E10/44—Heat exchange systems
    • 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
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

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  • the present invention relates to a self-sufficient portable heating system that uses renewable energy and, more particularly, to a self-sufficient portable solar heating system for heating water for swimming pools.
  • One aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, comprising: a portable heat collector using renewable energy to heat water; a portable power source using renewable energy to generate electricity; a portable pump coupled with the portable power source and powered to move water from a source into and through the portable heat collector for increasing water temperature, and return water back to the source as heated water.
  • An optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable heat collector is comprised of a dark color, single piece flexible plastic vinyl material that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, and is folded about a fold line onto itself forming a wrap having a folded side and a free periphery side that is sealed; the portable heat collector includes a plurality of spaced apart transversely extending sealed seams joining an upper and a lower sections of the wrap having end points alternately spaced from and joined to sides of the portable heat collector to define a plurality of transverse passageways forming a continuous serpentine water pathway through the portable heat collector; the portable heat collector includes an inlet at a first of the passageways and an outlet at a last of the passageways, and when in use water is introduced at the inlet and heated from thermal energy absorbed from solar radiation by the portable heat collector, and is moved out of the portable heat collector at the outlet as heated water.
  • Another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable heat collector has a thickness of approximately 20 to 30 mils.
  • Still another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable heat collector is approximately 90 to 100 inches in length and approximately 20 to 24 inches in width, with the heat sealed seams spaced approximately 2 to 2.3 inches apart.
  • Yet another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the inlet and the outlet of the portable heat collector are oriented parallel, and longitudinally along the axial length of the respective first and last of the passageways.
  • a further optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: an inlet tube that has a first proximal end coupled to the inlet and has a first distal end coupled to the portable pump, allowing water to flow from the portable pump into the first of the passageways of the portable heat collector; and an outlet tube that has a second proximal end coupled to the outlet and has a second distal end free, allowing water to exit from the last of the passageways of the portable heat collector.
  • the inlet tube has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the inlet allowing for insertion of the inlet tube inside the inlet; and the outlet tube has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the outlet, allowing for insertion of the outlet inside the outlet tube, thereby reducing backpressure of water.
  • the portable heat collector further includes transparent insulating cover coupled with the portable heat collector, with an air gap in between the transparent insulating cover and the portable heat collector, creating a greenhouse effect for maximizing heat absorbed as a result of incident radiation onto the portable heat collector.
  • Another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the transparent insulating cover is comprised of a flexible transparent plastic vinyl.
  • Yet another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the air gap is integrated into the transparent insulating cover as one or more air pockets, which are integrated into the flexible transparent plastic vinyl as air bubbles to construct the transparent insulating cover.
  • Still another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable power source is integrally coupled with the portable heat collector, with the portable power source comprising an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel integral with a surface of the portable heat collector, under the transparent insulating cover, forming a single piece heating system.
  • a further optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable heat collector is integrally coupled with the portable power source, with the portable power source comprising an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel integral with the portable heat collector as a single piece heating system.
  • Yet a further optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable heat collector is integrally coupled with the portable pump, forming a single piece heating system.
  • Still a further optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable heat collector is integrally coupled with the portable power source and the portable pump, with the portable power source comprising an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel, and the portable heat collector, the portable power source, and the portable pump forming an integral, a single piece heating system.
  • the portable heat collector is comprised of a plurality of portable heat collectors couple in series, with a preceding outlet of one or more portable heat collectors of the plurality of portable heat collectors coupled to a subsequent inlet of one or more portable heat collectors of the plurality of portable heat collectors in a sequence.
  • Yet another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: at least one of the one or more of the portable heat collectors of the plurality of portable heat collectors is integrally coupled with the portable power source, with the portable power source comprising an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel integral with a surface of the at least one portable heat collector, forming a single piece heating system.
  • Still another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable power source is comprised of an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel, forming a solar panel.
  • a further optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the solar cells are photovoltaic solar cells.
  • Still a further optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the solar panel is comprised of a plurality of solar panels for increased power.
  • Another optional aspect of the present invention provides a heating system using renewable energy, wherein: the portable pump is comprised of a sump pump.
  • FIG. 1 is an exemplary illustration of the components of a portable heating system that uses renewable energy in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an exemplary illustration for an unfolded and fully assembled portable heating system illustrated in FIG. 1, in an exemplary environment in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is an exemplary illustration for manufacture and assembly of the portable heat collector that is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is an exemplary illustration of the inlet tube and the outlet connections for the portable heat collector that is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is an exemplary cross-sectional illustration of the passageways of the portable heat collector that is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 6 A is an exemplary illustration of a portable power source in the form of a flexible solar panel that is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 6B is an exemplary enlarged illustration of the electrical connection of the flexible solar panel that is illustrated in FIG. 6A in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is an exemplary illustration of a portable power source and the portable pump in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 8 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system that includes a portable power source as an integral part of the portable heat collector in accordance with the present invention
  • FIGS. 9 A and 9B are exemplary illustrations of a self-sufficient portable heating system that includes a transparent insulating covering in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system that includes a portable power source as an integral part thereof and a transparent insulating covering in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 11 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system that includes an integral pump in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system that includes an integral pump and power source in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 13 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system that includes a plurality of portable heat collectors coupled in series in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 14 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system that includes a plurality of portable heat collectors coupled in series, with one thereof having an integral power source in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system that includes a plurality of portable heat collectors coupled in series with one another, with a plurality of power sources coupled thereto in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is an exemplary illustration of the components of a portable heating system 100 of the present invention that uses renewable energy.
  • the portable heating system 100 is a self-sufficient portable heating system using renewable energy for heating water that is lightweight, portable, inexpensive, easily installed, and self-sufficient without relying on external non-renewable energy sources.
  • the present invention provides a self-sufficient portable heating system 100 that uses renewable energy for heating water that would include as an integral part of the system 100 a portable heat collector 102, a portable power source 104, a portable pump 106, and a set of tubes 108, all of which use renewable energy source for heating water.
  • the entire portable heating system 100 of the present invention may be packaged into a carrying case for use anywhere.
  • FIG. 2 is an exemplary illustration for an unfolded and fully assembled portable heating system 100 in an exemplary environment in accordance with the present invention.
  • the portable heating system 100 of the present invention is illustrated in use for heating water in the swimming pool 202.
  • the portable heat collector 102 of the portable heating system 100 is unfolded and placed across a footpath 206, along an edge 204 of the swimming pool 202 under sunlight to absorb solar energy from the sun for heating the water in the pool 202.
  • An outlet tube 108B is comprised of a first proximal end 230 that is coupled with a first end 210 of the portable heat collector 102 for allowing heated water to exist from a free first distal end 232 thereof from the portable heat collector 102.
  • An inlet tube 108 A is comprised of a second proximal end 222 is coupled with a second opposite end 212 of the portable heat collector 102 to allow water to enter therein.
  • the inlet tube 108A is further comprised of a second distal end 220 that is coupled with the portable pump 106 that is powered by the portable power source 104 for moving water from the pool 202 through the inlet tube 108 A and into the portable heat collector 102, and out.
  • the water moving through within the portable heat collector 102 is heated using absorbed solar energy from the sunlight, and is exited out from the outlet tube 108B by the power of the pump 106.
  • the pump 106 is electrically coupled with the portable power source 104 by an electrical connector 208, and is powered by the portable power source 104, which uses renewable energy to generate electricity, which runs the portable pump 106.
  • FIG. 3 is an exemplary illustration for manufacture and assembly of the portable heat collector 102 that is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the portable heat collector 102 is comprised of a dark color, waterproof, one single sheet or piece flexible plastic vinyl material that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation and most other corrosive material, a non-limiting example of which may include chlorine.
  • the portable heat collector 102 is folded about a fold line 302 onto itself forming a wrap having a folded side 304 and a free periphery side 306 that is sealed. Two holes are made along the fold line 302, one at the first end 210 of the portable heat collector 102 and the other at the second opposite end 212 for installation (welding) of the inlet 316 and the outlet 320 pieces therein.
  • the portable heat collector 102 of the present invention does not require fasteners, washers, rivets, nuts, or bolts for assembly because it is a low-pressure application heat collector, which also means that the heat collector 102 further does not require a pressure relief device.
  • the portable heat collector 102 includes a plurality of spaced apart transversely extending sealed seams 308 joining an upper section 312 and a lower section 314 of the wrap.
  • the upper section 312 is welded to the lower section 314 at approximately every 2.3 inches, forming the seams 308.
  • the seams 308 have end points 324 alternately spaced from and joined to the sides 304 and 306 of the portable heat collector 102 to define a plurality of transverse passageways 310 forming a continuous serpentine water pathway 340 through the portable heat collector 102.
  • the passageways 310 are made as thin as possible to allow more water to contact the actual surface of the heat collector 102 for a more efficient conductive heat transfer of solar radiation to water therein.
  • the portable heat collector 102 includes the inlet 316 at a first passageway 318 of the passageways 310 and an outlet 320 at a last passageway 322 of the passageways 310.
  • water is introduced at the inlet 316 and heated from thermal energy absorbed from solar radiation by the portable heat collector 102, and is moved out of the portable heat collector 102 at the outlet 320 as heated water.
  • the inlet 316 and the outlet 320 of the portable heat collector 102 are oriented substantially parallel (+/- 5° degrees) from the horizontal (the ground), and are longitudinally positioned along the axial length of the respective first and last passageways 318 and 322.
  • Both the inlet 316 and the outlet 320 are comprised of approximately 3/4 inch outer diameter (OD) hose connector. The inlet and the outlet will accommodate a 5/8 inch outer diameter or 3/4 inch inner diameter tubes.
  • the inlet tube 108 A has the first proximal end 222 coupled to the inlet 316, allowing water to flow from the portable pump 106 into the first passageway 318 of the portable heat collector 102.
  • the outlet tube 108B that has the second proximal end 230 is coupled to the outlet 320, allowing water to exit from the last passageway 322 of the portable heat collector 102.
  • the inlet tube 108 A has an outer diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the inlet 316 allowing for insertion of the first proximal end 222 of the inlet tube 108A inside the inlet 316.
  • the outlet tube 108B has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the outlet
  • the portable heat collector 102 has an exemplary thickness of approximately 20 to 30 mils, and approximate exemplary length of about 90 to 100 inches, with an exemplary approximate width of about 20 to 24 inches, with the heat- sealed seams spaced approximately 2 to 2.3 inches apart.
  • the passageways 310 have an exemplary horizontal length 502 of approximately 1.75 inches, and an exemplary vertical length 504 of about 1 and 1/8 inches.
  • the dimensions for the preferred embodiment of the present invention would be approximately 12 to 24 inches wide by 8 to 10 feet long by 1 to 2 inches deep for convenient placement and portability on the periphery 206 of a swimming pool. All dimensions may be varied depending on the application. It should be noted that a smaller sized volume for the passageways is preferable because it will accommodate for a more efficient conduction of heat transfer from the heat collector surface to the water passing through.
  • FIG. 6 A is an exemplary illustration of a portable power source in the form of a flexible solar panel
  • FIG. 6B is an exemplary enlarged illustration of the electrical connection for delivery of power to outside equipment.
  • the well-known portable power source 104 is comprised of a plurality of array of solar cells 602 on a flexible, portable panel, forming a solar panel 622.
  • the plurality of photovoltaic arrays 624 generate electrical power responsive to incident solar energy impinged on the solar cells 602.
  • the plurality of photovoltaic arrays 624 includes a large number of generally conventional photovoltaic cells 602, which are well-known.
  • the electrical energy that is generated by the plurality of photovoltaic arrays 624 is used to power electrical equipment such as the portable pump 106 (FIG. 7) through the electrical connectors 604 and 606 that mate with an adaptor 608 and 610 that plug into a receptacle 620 (FIGS. 6B and 7) of an electrical equipment.
  • the portable pump 106 may be a dry or a sump pump, and is a low pressure pump, which does not require any washers, rivets, or fasteners when coupled with the portable heat collector 102.
  • FIG. 8 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system 800 that includes a portable power source as an integral part of the portable heat collector in accordance with the present invention.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 800 includes similar corresponding or equivalent components as the self-sufficient portable heating system 100 that is shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of FIG. 8 will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component that has already been described above in relation to the self- sufficient portable heating system 100 that is shown in FIGS. 1 to 7. As illustrated in FIG.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 800 includes a portable heat collector 802 that is integrally coupled with the portable power source 804, with the portable power source 804 comprising a plurality of array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel integral with the portable heat collector 802 as a single piece portable heating system.
  • Electricity that is generated from the incident solar radiation by flexible photovoltaic arrays is used to power a water pump 106 to move water along intake water tube 108 A towards and into the portable heat collector 802.
  • Incident solar radiation falls and impinges on the body of portable heat collector 802 and heats the water inside therein.
  • the heated surface area of the portable heat collector 802 is reduced by the inclusion of the portable power source 804 on top of the portable heat collector 802 as a single piece integral part thereof, which may reduce the amount of heat generated.
  • the heat generated from the semiconductor photovoltaic cells compensates for any possible reduction in solar radiation absorption, which continues to increase the temperature of water.
  • photovoltaic cells are semiconductor devices, they generate additional heat, which is dissipated by conduction through the under skin of the portable heat collector 802 that is covered by the portable power source 804 and into the water that is pumped therein, which further aids in increase of the water temperature.
  • the heated water is returned to the water source 202 by the outflow tube 108B propelled by the water pressure from water pump 106.
  • FIGS. 9A and 9B are exemplary illustrations of a self-sufficient portable heating system 900 that includes a transparent insulating covering in accordance with the present invention.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 900 includes similar corresponding or equivalent components as the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of FIGS. 9A and 9B will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component that has already been described above in relation to the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 8.
  • the portable heat collector 102 includes a transparent insulating cover 902 coupled with the portable heat collector 102, with an air gap 904 in between the transparent insulating cover 902 and the portable heat collector 102, creating a greenhouse effect for maximizing heat absorbed as a result of incident radiation impinged onto the portable heat collector 102.
  • the drawings are not to scale, and therefore, the air gap 904 (the volume in between transparent insulating cover 902 and the portable heat collector 102) is exaggerated for illustrative purposes only.
  • Non-limiting example of material from which the transparent insulating cover 902 may comprise may include a flexible transparent plastic vinyl.
  • the air gap 904 may also be integrated into the transparent insulating cover 902 as one or more air pockets 906, which are integrated into the flexible transparent plastic vinyl 902 as air bubbles 906 to construct the transparent insulating cover 902.
  • FIG. 10 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system 1000 that includes a transparent insulating covering in accordance with the present invention.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 1000 includes similar corresponding or equivalent components as the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 9B, and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of FIG. 10 will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component that has already been described above in relation to the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 9B.
  • a portable power source 804 is integrally coupled with the portable heat collector 802, with the portable power source 804 comprising an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel integral with a surface of the portable heat collector 802, under the transparent insulating cover 902, forming a single piece heating system 1000.
  • Electricity that is generated from the incident solar radiation by flexible photovoltaic arrays is used to power a water pump 106 to move water along intake water tube 108 A towards and into the portable heat collector 802.
  • Incident solar radiation falls and impinges on the body of portable heat collector 802 and heats the water inside therein.
  • the heated surface area of the portable heat collector 802 is reduced by the inclusion of the portable power source 804 on top of the portable heat collector 802 as a single piece integral part thereof, which may reduce the amount of heat generated.
  • the heat generated from the semiconductor photovoltaic cells compensates for any possible reduction in solar radiation absorption, which continues to increase the temperature of water.
  • photovoltaic cells are semiconductor devices, they generate additional heat, which is dissipated by conduction through the under skin of the portable heat collector 802 that is covered by the portable power source 804 and into the water that is pumped therein, which further aids in increase of the water temperature.
  • the heat generated is also compounded by the greenhouse effect due to the covering 902.
  • the heated water is returned to the water source 202 by the outflow tube 108B propelled by the water pressure from water pump 106.
  • FIG. 11 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system 1100 that includes an integral pump in accordance with the present invention.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 1100 includes similar corresponding or equivalent components as the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 10, and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of FIG. 11 will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component that has already been described above in relation to the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 10.
  • the portable heat collector 1102 is integrally coupled with the portable pump 1106, forming a single piece heating system 1100.
  • the pump 1106 is not a sump, but a dry pump.
  • FIG. 12 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system 1200 that includes an integral pump and power source in accordance with the present invention.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 1200 includes similar corresponding or equivalent components as the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of FIG. 12 will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component that has already been described above in relation to the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 11.
  • the heating system 1200 using renewable energy includes a portable heat collector 1202 that is integrally coupled with the portable power source 1204 and the portable pump 1206.
  • the portable power source 1204 is comprised of an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel, and the portable heat collector 1202, the portable power source 1204, and the portable pump 1206 form an integral, single piece heating system 1200.
  • a transparent insulating cover 902 may also be used with the heating system 1200, similar to that illustrated in relation to FIGS. 9A and 9B.
  • FIG. 13 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system 1300 that includes a plurality of portable heat collectors coupled in series in accordance with the present invention.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 1300 includes similar corresponding or equivalent components as the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 12, and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of FIG. 13 will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component that has already been described above in relation to the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 12.
  • the portable heat collector is comprised of a plurality of portable heat collectors 102 and 1302 couple in series.
  • the preceding outlet 320 of one or more portable heat collectors 1302 of the plurality of portable heat collectors is coupled to a subsequent inlet 316 of one or more portable heat collectors 102 of the plurality of portable heat collectors in a sequence via tubes 108 A.
  • Connection of the plurality of portable heat collectors in series provides for an increased surface area that is exposed to solar radiation absorbed and conduct! vely transferred to greater volume of water that remains within the heat collector at longer travel time before being discharged.
  • FIG. 14 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 1400 that includes a plurality of portable heat collectors coupled in series, with one thereof having an integral power source in accordance with the present invention.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 1400 includes similar corresponding or equivalent components as the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 13, and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of FIG. 14 will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component that has already been described above in relation to the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 13. As illustrated in FIG.
  • At least one of the one or more of the portable heat collectors 802 of the plurality of portable heat collectors is integrally coupled with the portable power source 804, with the portable power source 804 comprising an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panel integral with a surface of the at least one portable heat collector 802, forming a single piece heating system.
  • FIG. 15 is an exemplary illustration of a self-sufficient portable heating system
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 1500 that includes a plurality of portable heat collectors coupled in series with one another, with a plurality of power sources coupled thereto in accordance with the present invention.
  • the self-sufficient portable heating system 1500 includes similar corresponding or equivalent components as the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 14, and described above. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, clarity, convenience, and to avoid duplication, the general description of FIG. 15 will not repeat every corresponding or equivalent component that has already been described above in relation to the self-sufficient portable heating systems that are shown in FIGS. 1 to 14. As illustrated in FIG.
  • the portable power sources 104 and 1504 are each comprised of an array of solar cells on a flexible, portable panels, forming the solar panels, with the solar panel comprised of a plurality of solar panels 104 and 1504 for increased power.
  • the portable heat collector can be in any shape with any dimensions, including size, volume, thickness, which is also applicable to the channels or passageways; non- limiting examples of shapes may include animals, cartoon characters, etc. Although not illustrated in every FIG., it should be noted that all portable heat collectors may include a transparent insulating covering. Such variations and alternate embodiments are contemplated, and can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
  • the labels such as left, right, front, back, top, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise, counter clockwise, up, down, or other similar terms such as upper, lower, aft, fore, vertical, horizontal, proximal, distal, etc. have been used for convenience purposes only and are not intended to imply any particular fixed direction or orientation. Instead, they are used to reflect relative locations and/or directions/orientations between various portions of an object.

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La présente invention concerne un système de chauffage utilisant une énergie renouvelable, comprenant un collecteur de chaleur portatif utilisant une énergie renouvelable pour chauffer l'eau. La présente invention comprend en outre une source d'alimentation portative utilisant une énergie renouvelable pour produire de l'électricité, et une pompe portative couplée à la source d'alimentation portative et actionnée de manière à déplacer l'eau depuis une source dans et à travers le collecteur de chaleur portatif, de manière à augmenter la température de l'eau, et à ramener l'eau à la source sous forme d'eau chauffée.
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