WO2012042283A1 - Complex solar unit - Google Patents

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WO2012042283A1
WO2012042283A1 PCT/GR2011/000043 GR2011000043W WO2012042283A1 WO 2012042283 A1 WO2012042283 A1 WO 2012042283A1 GR 2011000043 W GR2011000043 W GR 2011000043W WO 2012042283 A1 WO2012042283 A1 WO 2012042283A1
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24SSOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S30/40Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement
    • F24S30/45Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement with two rotation axes
    • F24S30/452Vertical primary axis
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24SSOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S30/40Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02SGENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00Supporting structures for PV modules
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02SGENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S30/00Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
    • H02S30/10Frame structures
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24SSOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S20/00Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments
    • F24S2020/10Solar modules layout; Modular arrangements
    • F24S2020/16Preventing shading effects
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24SSOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S30/00Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S2030/10Special components
    • F24S2030/16Hinged elements; Pin connections
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02EREDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47Mountings or tracking
    • YGENERAL 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
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02EREDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50Photovoltaic [PV] energy

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  • the invention concerns a Complex Solar Unit , i.e. a Solar Energy Unit with an advanced and innovative form , which has the possibility of full tracking the sun . It is autonomous from both a constructional and operational point of view, and it contributes to the maximization of the efficiency of Solar Energy Plants consisting of units of this type .
  • Solar Energy Units are constructions that are widely used for the exploitation of solar energy .
  • Solar Energy Units transform solar energy to other forms of energy such as thermal , electrical , chemical or other forms, using the appropriate Energy Element of the respective technolog .
  • the power output , the efficiency , the operating mode and their size are factors that make these units tech- nologically advanced and innovative .
  • Each type depending on its construction technology, has advantages and disadvantages .
  • Efforts have been made in the past to increase the efficiency of Solar Energy Units with the use of all the available technological capabilities. Technological development in this area has led to the development of units equipped with special mechanisms for full tracking of the sun, called Heliostats or Trackers.
  • the dual-axis Trackers are the most technologically advanced Solar Energy Units with the capability of full tracking of the sun and higher energy efficiency than that of other technologies . These types of Solar Energy Units are well known and widely applied for the construction of large-scale Solar Energy Plants .
  • the present invention concerns the Complex Solar Unit , a dual-axis tracker, called Complex Solar Unit .
  • Complex Solar Unit consist of Special Carriers of Frames, which replace the simple Energy Surfaces of a conventional technology Solar Energy Unit .
  • the Special Car- rier of Frames due to its manufacturing technology , doubles the Energy Surfaces of the Complex Solar Unit , compared with the Energy Surface of the conventional technology Solar Energy Units which have the same installation surface .
  • the Energy Surface of the Complex Solar Unit gives its maximum power con- tenuously .
  • This doubling of the Energy surface of the Complex Solar Unit help to Reduce all cost factors of the investment , and eventually make the invention more appealing to all potential investor .
  • this invention has to do with the construction technology of the Complex Solar Unit and not with the manufacturing technology and operation of the Energy Elements, which are placed on the Static Carrier of complex Solar Unit .
  • the Solar Energy Units form Trackers, which are Technologically conventional and have two axes, have many advantages and also many disadvantages . These are not manufactured in large sizes, because they cannot cope with very strong wind , which affects the surface of these while tilted .
  • the large-scale solar energy plants require many Solar Energy Units , which so far are of low performance and power.
  • the large num- ber of these requires a large area of land , which is much larger In order to face the problem of shading between the Solar Energy Units . For this reason these must be placed in positions that fall with in a minimum distance . So , the Solar Energy Installations are constructed with a large surface area, but these have a low energy concentration and therefore have a low efficiency .
  • the present invention introduces an innovative advanced technology a Sun Tracker, the Complex Solar Unit , which takes full advantage of the existing technology .
  • the Complex Solar Unit based on innovative construction , acquires maximum energy density , maximum po- were and maximum efficiency, in compared to the Solar Energy Units of current technology .
  • the Complex Solar Units can operate independently , but these usually participate in the creation of larger Solar Energy Units , of a- ny type, any size and any shape, which are constructed , absolutely stable with a low height and a large resting surface .
  • Such type of Solar Energy Units, of a large size can take the form of a Solar Platform.
  • the Solar Platform has a maximum power and can contribute, in many ways to reduce the initial investment cost in order to be eligible.
  • the Complex Solar Unit consists of Special Carriers of Frames.
  • Each Special Carrier of Frames consists of frames on which are installed the Energy Elements .
  • the Primary Frame may be rotated around a horizontal axis which is mounted to the Static Carrier of Complex Solar Unit .
  • the others, the Secondary Frames , one or more collaborate with the Primary Frame in any way either independently and which are connected with the Primary Frames , or not.
  • the secondary frames at the beginning and the end of the daily operating cycle of the Complex Solar Unit operate through a programming .
  • the Secondary Frames soon are exposed to the rays of the sun, progressively or not and they begin to produce energy , contributing to dramatically increase the efficiency of Complex Solar Unit .
  • the Secondary Frames By continually rise of sun, the phenomenon of shading disappears .
  • the Secondary Frames now are fully exposed to the rays of the sun and they are located with the Primary Frames on a common or on parallel levels .
  • the Complex Solar Unit has many advantages. Its use in the construction of solar energy plants maximizes the exploitation of incoming solar energy, by increasing the con- centration of such power and simultaneously the level of efficiency.
  • the advanced and innovative construction of the Special Carriers of. Frames and the Bodies of these frames , the Primary Frames and the Secondary Frames result in the Complex Solar Units to have a optimum performance during the entire course of its daily operation .
  • the Complex Solar Unit achieves the highest possible de- gree of efficiency that can be achieved comparing with any other Solar Energy Unit , constructed with the current technology .
  • the invention can be properly understood through the subsequent analytical description and the drawing , explaining with detail how the Complex Solar Unit operates.
  • a Complex Solar Unit consist of two or more Special Carriers of Frames which operate together.
  • a Solar Energy Unit with the advanced technology of the Complex Solar Unit which consist of many Complex Solar Units , takes the form of a Solar Platform .
  • Each member of Solar Platform has been designed and manufactured to serve particular purpose and per- forms a specific action, while the shape and the individual members of the Solar Platform have an open design .
  • Figure 1 illustrates the Special Carrier of Frames, a component of the Complex Solar Unit according to this invention, which consists of two Collaborating Frames, one Primary Frame and one Secondary Frame. These frames can rotate with respect to a horizontal axis independently of each other and can perform specific planned motions, which are necessary for the operation of the Complex Solar Unit .
  • Figure 2 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present invention , which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with o- ne Primary Frame and one Secondary Frame .
  • Figure 3 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present in- vention, which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with one Primary Frame and two Secondary Frames fitted on one side of the Primary Frame and in parallel with this frame, coupled with rotating joints fitted along the long side of the frames .
  • Figure 4 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present invention, which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with two Primary Frames and one Secondary Frame, coupled with rotating joints fitted along the long side of the frames .
  • Figure 5 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present invention , which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with two Primary Frames and two Secondary Frames, coupled with rotating joints fitted along the long side of the frames .
  • Figure 6 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present invention , which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with one Primary Frame and two Secondary Frames , coupled with mechanisms for parallel sliding .
  • Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 illustrate the individual structural components of the Complex Solar Unit and of the Special Carriers of Frames. They also illustrate how the Primary and Secondary Frames are cooperating, depending on the scope pursued .
  • the specific function of the frames can be performed also with other forms of cooperation . They can act independently , without mechanical cooperation, provided they perform the predetermined motions that are necessary for proper functioning of the Complex Solar Unit .
  • Figure 7 illustrates successive positions that the Special Carrier of Frames can take during its operation.
  • the drawings refer to the Special Carrier of Frames of the Complex So- lar Unit of Figure 1 with one Primary Frame and one Secondary Frame, coupled with rotating joints located along the long side of the frames
  • Figure 8 illustrates successive phases of operation of the Special Carrier of Frames of Figures 1 and 7 during one daily cycle of operation of the Complex Solar Unit .
  • Figure 9 illustrates a side view of the Solar Energy Platform, which is composed of two Complex Solar Units of Figure 2 mounted on a steel construction with rotating basis. In addition, it depicts a perspective view of the Solar Energy Platform Consisting of three subsystems arranged in parallel with each subsystem having two Complex Solar Units arranged in series .
  • Figure 10 depicts construction elements of the longitudinal beam of the Complex Solar Unit , which is a building element of the longitudinal beam of the Solar Energy Platform. It also depicts the cross section of the longitudinal beam and elements of the operation mechanisms .
  • Figure 11 illustrates construction Elements and the motions of the driving mechanism of the Special Car- rier of Frames and of the Primary and Secondary Frames .
  • Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 illustrate the individual components of the Complex Solar Unit (1) and the way they cooperate.
  • the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) consist of one or more Primary Frames ( 5 , 4 ) and one or more Secondary Frames ( 6,7 ), which carry the Energy Elements (17).
  • the Special Carriers of Frames (3) are placed between the longitudinal beams (11), which may be inclined with an Inclination Angle (18), at a Distance (19) from each other and at Different Height (20).
  • the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) are mounted on the Longitudinal Beams (11) by means of Support Elements ( 8 ) which carry the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) of Frames ( 5 , 6 ) .
  • the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) are driven by the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ) that are incorporated in the structure created by the Longitudinal Beams (11) .
  • the Distance ( 19 ) between the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) must have a minimum value in order to avoid shading of one due to the other .
  • the construction of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) is such that it allows the selection of the Distance ( 19 ) so that the frames cover the entire surface , when they are fully developed , in order to attain the maximum power.
  • the selection of the Width (22) and the Length (23) of the frames is based on manufacturing criteria and the power output required. These dimensions determine the dimensions of the Complex Solar Unit , i.e.
  • the Longitudinal Beams (11) are mounted on the Carrying Beams ( 12 , 13 ) , wich may have the same or different heights and are fitted on the Base Plate (14) .
  • the Longitudinal Beams (11) the Carrying Beams (12,13) and the Base Plate (14) compose the Static Carrier (16) of the Complex Solar Unit (1).
  • the Static Carrier (16) bears the rotation mechanism of the Base Plate (15), which allows rotation of the Base Plate (14) around a vertical axis.
  • the design described here for the aforementioned, i.e., the structures, the operating mechanisms, the instruments and appliances, is not unique, but may vary.
  • Figure 7 presents the operating mode of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) of the Complex Solar Unit (1) , it describes the functionnal movements of the frames and the purpose for which they take place sequentially .
  • the presentation and the description are based on the form of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) , depicted in Figure 1 , which is composed of a Primary Frame ( 5 ) and a Secondary Frame ( 6 ) which cooperate in the long side , with joints for rotation .
  • the Primary Framework ( 5 ) is the main operational frame . It may rotate around a horizontal axis with the help of the Rotation Mechanism ( 9 ) and receives the respective planned Inclination Angle ( 25 ) in relation to the horizontal plane following the path of the sun .
  • the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) may rotate around a horizontal axis with the help of the Rotation Mechanism ( 10 ) and receives the respective planned Inclination Angle (26) in relation to the horizontal plane following the course of the sun when it is allowed . It is possible that the axes of rotation mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) be unified within one axis. But the inde- pendence of rotation of the frames remains contributing to the autonomous movement of each them in relation to the course of the sun. So the Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) form a continuously variable Angle ( 27 ) between them .
  • the continuous adjustment of the relative position between the frames helps to avoid the shading of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) of each Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ), from the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) of the previous Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) at the beginning and the end of the cycle of daily functioning .
  • the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) now performs a rapid rotation until it comes at the same level or a parallel plane with the Primary Frame ( 5 ) .
  • the two frames, coplanar follow a common course with constant rotation , so that those surfaces to remain always oriented to the sun , with the sun's rays constantly vertical to these surfaces .
  • Figure 8 presents the eight phases of operation of the Frames ( 5,6 ) of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) during the full daily operation of the Complex Solar Unit (1). It also describes the functional movements the Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) perform during each phase .
  • the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) does not operate, the frames , the Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ), they are immobile , usually in a horizontal position, to avoid bearing static loads.
  • the First phase includes the start-up period . By sunrise, the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9, 10 ) of frames start to operate .
  • the Primary Frame ( 5 ) takes the planned Inclination Angle ( 25 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) takes the planned Inclination Angle ( 26 ).
  • the angle between the two frames, the Variable Angle ( 27 ), has obtained the maximum value, which with the passage of operation time goes continuously decreasing until it obtains the minimum value of 180 °, when the Frames ( 4,5 ) are placed at the same level or on parallel planes.
  • the initial value of the Inclination Angle ( 25 ) of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) is preselected. The higher is the initial value, the greater the energy efficiency of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) is at the beginning and end of the daily cycle of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) .
  • the initial Inclination Angle ( 26 ) of the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) takes a default value , according to the initial control settings of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) .
  • the value of the Inclination Angle ( 26 ) are controlled continuously to prevent shading of Pri- mary Frames ( 5 ) of the Complex Solar Unit (1).
  • One of the default setting of the Complex Solar Unit (1) is the value of the Inclination Angle (18) of the Longitudinal Beam (11).
  • the default value of the Inclination Angle (18), which the longitudinal beams ( 11 ) receive, plays a crucial role .
  • the value of the Inclination Angle (18) determines the maximum Height (29) of the Complex Solar Unit (1) or the maximum Height (38) of the Solar Energy Platform ( 2 ) .
  • the Second Phase comprises the period of time, when the Rotation Mechanism ( 10 ), of the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) begins to reduce the value of the Inclination angle ( 26 ).
  • the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) elevate progressively .
  • the Angle of Incidence ( 62 ) of the sun beams is increasing .
  • the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) accept the sun beams more close to vertical, thus constantly increasing their productivity .
  • the value of the In- clination Angle ( 26 ) is controlled continuously to avoid the shading of Primary Frames ( 5 ).
  • the inclination angle ( 25 ) has the maximum value. With the rise of the sun, at a given moment, the Angle of Incidence ( 61) takes the maximum value 90° and the Primary Frames ( 5 ) acquire the best performance . At this moment the period of the Second Phase finishes .
  • the Third Phase of operation begins when the sun has risen and its rays become vertical on the Primary Frames ( 5 ). From this moment, the Rotation Mechanism ( 9 ) begins to operate to decrease the Inclination Angle (25) of Primary Frames (5) .
  • the Prima- ry Frames (5) are continuously raised, following the course of the sun, with the sun's rays always vertical to the their surface .
  • the Secondary Frames (6) continue to be elevated with a continuous decrease of the Inclination Angle (26), without causing shading on the Primary Frames (5). Also there is a continuous decrease of the Variable Angle (27) between the surfaces of two Frames (5,6). At particular time, when the problem of shading ceases, the controlled motion of the Secondary Frames (6) is immediately canceled and are rapidly raised to become parallel or coplanar with the Primary Frames ( 5 ).
  • the Variable Angle (27) between the Frames (5,6) acquires the maximum value of 180 °, while the Energy Elements (17), which host the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) , acquire a maximum efficiency and therefore the Complex Solar Unit (1) acquires the maximum power. At this moment the period of the Third Phase finishes .
  • the Fourth Phase of operation includes the period when the frames, the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) are located at the same or on parallel planes, start on their common course , following the course of the sun.
  • the common course is preserved in most of the time of the daily cycle of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ), until, in the second half of the daily cycle of the sun , the problem of shading appears again.
  • Complex Solar Unit (1 ) if and when the sun has risen fully and culminating, in a position which is on the Earth equator, then the angles (25,26) of the frames obtain zero value and the frames, the Primary Frame (5) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) become horizontal.
  • the above functional position is instant.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) composed of two Spe- cial Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) , consisting of one Primary Frame ( 5 ) and two Secondary Frames ( 6,7 ), with this shape,
  • the problem of shading is addressed in a more radical way.
  • the Secondary Frame ( 7 ) collaborates with the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ) in any way. This may be in a bending , forming a Bending Angle ( 59 ) with the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ). Now the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ) can be elevated much more quickly in order to increase the energy efficiency of its surface .
  • Figure 4 illustrates the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) composed of two Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) consisting of two Primary Frames ( 5 , 4 ) and one Secondary Frame ( 6 ) .
  • the Primary Frame ( 4 ) collaborates with the main Primary Frame ( 5 ) in any way . This may be in a bending, forming Bending Angle ( 60) with the main Primary Frame ( 5 ) .
  • the Primary Frame ( 4 ) can, under these conditions, form a greater angle to the skyline in relation to the main Primary Frame ( 5 ), to increase performance .
  • Figure 5 illustrates Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) composed of two Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), consisting of two Primary Frames ( 4 ,5 ) and two Secondary Frames ( 6,7 ). The combination of these two construction solutions , that were of bad with Figure 3 and Figure 4, makes the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) more productive .
  • FIG 9 illustrates a side view and a perspective view of a Solar Platform (2), consisting of three subsystems arranged in parallel with each subsystem having two Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) arranged in series.
  • Each Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) consists of two Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) .
  • the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) is mounted on the Solar Platform ( 2 ) by means of its own construction elements .
  • the Carrying Beams ( 12 , 13 ) , the Base Plate ( 14 ) and the Rotation Mechanism of base ( 15 ) are not construction and not depicted in Figure 9.
  • the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) are placed between two Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ).
  • the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) are mounted on the Carrier Beams ( 32, 33 ), of either the same or different heights, which are mounted on the Base Plate ( 34 ).
  • the Solar Platform ( 2 ) rotates around a vertical axis by means of a Rotation Device ( 35 ) located below the Ba- se Plate ( 34 ).
  • the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) can be mounted on the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) by means of the Longitudinal Beams (11) of each Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ).
  • Support can be effected directly by means of Support Elements ( 8 ), Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) and the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 ) of the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and Rotation Mechanisms ( 10 ) of the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) .
  • the Longitudinal Beams ( 11 ) of the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) are simple, non-carrying constructions or they can be omitted and replaced by the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ).
  • the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) can be constructed by joining together Longitudinal Beams ( 11 ), in series .
  • the arrangement of many Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) in series determines the Length ( 36 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) as a multiple of the Length ( 24 ) of each Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) .
  • the parallel arrangement of Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) of Width ( 28 ) determines the Width ( 37 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ).
  • the Height ( 38 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) is derived as a multiple of the Height ( 29 ) of the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) arranged in series .
  • the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) are structurally the same with the Longitudinal Beams ( 11 ), as they result from them . They have the form of Hollow Beam ( 64 ) of Height ( 43 ) and Width ( 44 ), and they bear the equipment for support and rotation of the Special Carrier of Fra- mes ( 3 ) .
  • the functional elements and the mechanical equipment that are mounted on the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) of the Solar Ener gy Platform ( 2 ) and their special formulation are of high importance for its proper functioning .
  • the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) which are the main elements of the Static Carrier ( 39 ), are of the form of Hollow beam ( 64 ) with its static elements arranged on the periphery of its cross section .
  • Stepping Corridors ( 40 ) are placed in the interior of the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), which facilitate the approach to all the elements and functional mechanisms of the structure , on the entire length and height .
  • the Support Elements ( 8 ) of the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 ) of the Primary Frames ( 5 ) , the Rotation Mechanisms ( 10 ) of the Secondary Fra- Mes ( 6 ) and their Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ) as well as other mechanical devices can be visited .
  • Stepping Corridors ( 41 ) are placed transversely between the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , in parallel to the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ), stationary or mobile, which facilitate the ap- proach to the frames and the Energy Elements (17) mounted on them for purposes of inspection maintenance , replacement or cleaning.
  • the Mechanisms ( 21 ) which are incorporated in the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , which drive the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) .
  • Driving Mechanisms (21) central control is effected for the motion of Frames ( 5 , 6 ) with a simple mechanical way with no individual, of high cost electric or hy- draulic devices, even though the application of these devices is not excluded. Apart from the initial cost, these devices require additional cabling and control equipment. It becomes clear from the aforementioned that the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ), which have been designed particularly for the operation of the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), are of innovative construction and operation, which leads to the formation of Solar Energy Installations of low construction and operation cost.
  • FIG 11 illustrates the components and the functional motions of the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ).
  • the Driving Mechanism ( 21 ) consists of Longitudinal Rods ( 45 ) and their driving units .
  • the Longitudinal Rods ( 45 ) are made up of the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) for driving the Primary Arm ( 48 ) and the Interior Secondary Rod ( 47 ) for driving the Secondary Arms ( 49 ).
  • the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) has the ability to reciprocate freely by means of its own Driving Mechanism ( 57 ) and the Slipping Nests ( 50 ) , which are incorporated on the exterior part of the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), at regular intervals.
  • the Interior Secondary Rod ( 47 ) is mounted on Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ), in an indentation ( 51) with Slipping Gaskets ( 52 ) and is capable of reciprocating freely , independently of the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ), by means of its own Driving Mechanism ( 58 ).
  • Each Primary Frame ( 5 ) on the end of the long edge , is based Upon the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , on the Support Elements ( 8 ), using the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 ) . This position only allows the rotation.
  • the ends of the other long edges are cooperating with two Primary Arms ( 48 ) .
  • the other free ends of the Primary Arms ( 48 ) cooperate through junctions ( 53 ) with two Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) .
  • junctions ( 53 ) are fitted on the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) at distances equal to the Distance ( 19 ) in between the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) .
  • each Secondary Frame ( 6 ) on the ends of the long edge is based Upon the Longi- tudinal Beams ( 31 ) , on the Support Elements ( 8 ) , using the Rotation Mechanism ( 10 ) . This position only allows the rotation .
  • the ends of the other long edges are cooperating with two Secondary Arms ( 49 ) .
  • the other free ends of the Secondary Arms ( 49 ) cooperate through junctions ( 54 ) with two Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) .
  • the junctions ( 54 ) are fitted on the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) at distances equal to the Distance ( 19 ) in between the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ).
  • All the components of the Motion Mechanisms ( 21), in particular the Primary Arms ( 48 ) and the Secondary Arms ( 49 ), are of robust construction and high static strength , because the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) may be of large dimensions. They are immobilized at each position by means of the rotational joints on the long side and the arms corresponding to each frame on the other side. If the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) has other frames ( 4 , 7 ) , they are driven and immobilized by autonomous systems .
  • the Interior Secondary Rods (47) remain relatively sta- tionary with respect to the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) .
  • their relative position remains fixed , since the relative position of the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) remains fixed.
  • the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) are arranged in right angle with respect to the Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods (46) which is driven by the Driving Mechanism (57), and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are arranged in right angle with respect to the Carrier (56) of the Interior Secondary Rods (47) which is driven by the Driving Mechanism (58).
  • the Carrier (55) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Carrier ( 56 ) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are located at the upper or lower edge of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) or of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) and control the sliding motions of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ), respectively.
  • the Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Carrier ( 56 ) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are elongated rules that slide in dependency. They are located at the same level with Ex- terior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ), perpendicular to these rods , and they pull them together to sliding.
  • the Carrier ( 56 ) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) slides on the Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 )
  • the Driving Mechanism ( 58 ) is fastened on Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods (46) , in order for the relative motion of the two carriers ( 55,56 ) to be achieved.
  • the Driving Mechanism ( 57 ) is fastened on the Static Carrier ( 16 ) of the Complex Solar Unit (1) or on the Static Carrier ( 39 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ), in order for the reciprocating motion of the Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods (46) with respect to the Static Carrier ( 16 ) or Static Carrier ( 39 ), respectively, to be achieved.

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Abstract

The Complex Solar Unit (1), a tracker with an advanced technology, which transforms solar energy into other energy forms and comprises of one or more Special Carriers of Frames (3), installed on the Static Carrier (16) of Complex Solar Unit (1). Each Special Carrier of frames (3) consists of Primary (4,5) and Secondary Frame (6,7). The Frames (4,5,6,7), host on their Surface the Energy Elements (17) and are rotated around the horizontal axes with the help of the rotation mechanisms (9,10). The Primary (5) and the Secondary Frames (6), each time, perform specific functional movements, independently, for the efficient operation of the Complex Solar Unit (1). The Secondary Frames (6) for a short time remain in the shadow of Primary Frames (5), in order to avoid shading the following Primary Frames (5,3). Immediately they gradually develop and become fully coplanar. Being coplanar, they follow the course of the sun while rays fall constantly vertically on the surface.

Description

COMPLEX SOLAR UNIT
The invention concerns a Complex Solar Unit , i.e. a Solar Energy Unit with an advanced and innovative form , which has the possibility of full tracking the sun . It is autonomous from both a constructional and operational point of view, and it contributes to the maximization of the efficiency of Solar Energy Plants consisting of units of this type .
Solar Energy Units are constructions that are widely used for the exploitation of solar energy . Solar Energy Units transform solar energy to other forms of energy such as thermal , electrical , chemical or other forms, using the appropriate Energy Element of the respective technolog . There are various types of Solar Energy Units . The power output , the efficiency , the operating mode and their size are factors that make these units tech- nologically advanced and innovative . Each type , depending on its construction technology, has advantages and disadvantages . Efforts have been made in the past to increase the efficiency of Solar Energy Units with the use of all the available technological capabilities. Technological development in this area has led to the development of units equipped with special mechanisms for full tracking of the sun, called Heliostats or Trackers. There are single- Axis and dual-axis Trackers. The dual-axis Trackers are the most technologically advanced Solar Energy Units with the capability of full tracking of the sun and higher energy efficiency than that of other technologies . These types of Solar Energy Units are well known and widely applied for the construction of large-scale Solar Energy Plants . The present invention concerns the Complex Solar Unit , a dual-axis tracker, called Complex Solar Unit . Complex Solar Unit consist of Special Carriers of Frames, which replace the simple Energy Surfaces of a conventional technology Solar Energy Unit . The Special Car- rier of Frames due to its manufacturing technology , doubles the Energy Surfaces of the Complex Solar Unit , compared with the Energy Surface of the conventional technology Solar Energy Units which have the same installation surface . So the Energy Surface of the Complex Solar Unit , gives its maximum power con- tenuously . This doubling of the Energy surface of the Complex Solar Unit , help to Reduce all cost factors of the investment , and eventually make the invention more appealing to all potential investor . Moreover this invention has to do with the construction technology of the Complex Solar Unit and not with the manufacturing technology and operation of the Energy Elements, which are placed on the Static Carrier of complex Solar Unit . The Solar Energy Units form Trackers, which are Technologically conventional and have two axes, have many advantages and also many disadvantages . These are not manufactured in large sizes, because they cannot cope with very strong wind , which affects the surface of these while tilted . The large-scale solar energy plants require many Solar Energy Units , which so far are of low performance and power. The large num- ber of these requires a large area of land , which is much larger In order to face the problem of shading between the Solar Energy Units . For this reason these must be placed in positions that fall with in a minimum distance . So , the Solar Energy Installations are constructed with a large surface area, but these have a low energy concentration and therefore have a low efficiency . The present invention introduces an innovative advanced technology a Sun Tracker, the Complex Solar Unit , which takes full advantage of the existing technology . The Complex Solar Unit , based on innovative construction , acquires maximum energy density , maximum po- wer and maximum efficiency, in compared to the Solar Energy Units of current technology . These are achieved because there is full exploitation of the available surface of the Complex Solar Unit , even taking advantage of the gaps between the rows of Energy Surfaces of the conventional technology Solar Energy Units , to battle the problem of shading . So, the Energy Surface of the Complex Solar Unit is covered almost completely from Energy Elements . The Complex Solar Units can operate independently , but these usually participate in the creation of larger Solar Energy Units , of a- ny type, any size and any shape, which are constructed , absolutely stable with a low height and a large resting surface . Such type of Solar Energy Units, of a large size, can take the form of a Solar Platform. The Solar Platform has a maximum power and can contribute, in many ways to reduce the initial investment cost in order to be eligible. According to the invention, the Complex Solar Unit consists of Special Carriers of Frames. The construction and operation of Special Car riers of Frames , as well as cooperation among them , compose the Complex Solar Unit , an innovative and technologically advanced construction, through which we can get the maximum exploitation of solar energy . Each Special Carrier of Frames consists of frames on which are installed the Energy Elements . One of them, the Primary Frame may be rotated around a horizontal axis which is mounted to the Static Carrier of Complex Solar Unit . There is the possibility a Special Carrier of Frames to have more than one Primary Frames for operational reasons . The others, the Secondary Frames , one or more , collaborate with the Primary Frame in any way either independently and which are connected with the Primary Frames , or not. These may change the relative position between them. This possibility is a basic innovation of the invention . The secondary frames at the beginning and the end of the daily operating cycle of the Complex Solar Unit , operate through a programming . When the sun is low on the skyline , they have a temporary closure of , so as to avoid shading the Primary Frames. The Secondary Frames, soon are exposed to the rays of the sun, progressively or not and they begin to produce energy , contributing to dramatically increase the efficiency of Complex Solar Unit . By continually rise of sun, the phenomenon of shading disappears . The Secondary Frames now are fully exposed to the rays of the sun and they are located with the Primary Frames on a common or on parallel levels . Now , the Spe- cial Carriers of Frames cover the surface of the Complex Solar Unit almost completely. The Special Carriers of Frames , now follow the course of the sun , with the rays of the sun being continually vertical throughout the frames , which operate at the maximum possible power . The Complex Solar Unit gives almost double energy pro- duced , compared with any other Solar Energy Unit with the same construction size . These operations of the non-blocking efficiency of Primary frames from the Secondary Frames and the subsequent ability of the Secondary Frames to completely cover the empty space provided for the problem of shading, constitute the main components of the invention .
The Complex Solar Unit according to this present invention, has many advantages. Its use in the construction of solar energy plants maximizes the exploitation of incoming solar energy, by increasing the con- centration of such power and simultaneously the level of efficiency. The advanced and innovative construction of the Special Carriers of. Frames and the Bodies of these frames , the Primary Frames and the Secondary Frames , result in the Complex Solar Units to have a optimum performance during the entire course of its daily operation . The Complex Solar Unit , achieves the highest possible de- gree of efficiency that can be achieved comparing with any other Solar Energy Unit , constructed with the current technology . The invention can be properly understood through the subsequent analytical description and the drawing , explaining with detail how the Complex Solar Unit operates. A Complex Solar Unit consist of two or more Special Carriers of Frames which operate together. A Solar Energy Unit with the advanced technology of the Complex Solar Unit , which consist of many Complex Solar Units , takes the form of a Solar Platform . Each member of Solar Platform has been designed and manufactured to serve particular purpose and per- forms a specific action, while the shape and the individual members of the Solar Platform have an open design .
Figure 1 illustrates the Special Carrier of Frames, a component of the Complex Solar Unit according to this invention, which consists of two Collaborating Frames, one Primary Frame and one Secondary Frame. These frames can rotate with respect to a horizontal axis independently of each other and can perform specific planned motions, which are necessary for the operation of the Complex Solar Unit . Figure 2 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present invention , which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with o- ne Primary Frame and one Secondary Frame .
Figure 3 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present in- vention, which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with one Primary Frame and two Secondary Frames fitted on one side of the Primary Frame and in parallel with this frame, coupled with rotating joints fitted along the long side of the frames .
Figure 4 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present invention, which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with two Primary Frames and one Secondary Frame, coupled with rotating joints fitted along the long side of the frames .
Figure 5 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present invention , which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with two Primary Frames and two Secondary Frames, coupled with rotating joints fitted along the long side of the frames .
Figure 6 illustrates a Complex Solar Unit according to the present invention , which is composed of two Special Carriers of Frames with one Primary Frame and two Secondary Frames , coupled with mechanisms for parallel sliding .
Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 illustrate the individual structural components of the Complex Solar Unit and of the Special Carriers of Frames. They also illustrate how the Primary and Secondary Frames are cooperating, depending on the scope pursued . The specific function of the frames can be performed also with other forms of cooperation . They can act independently , without mechanical cooperation, provided they perform the predetermined motions that are necessary for proper functioning of the Complex Solar Unit .
Figure 7, according to the present invention, illustrates successive positions that the Special Carrier of Frames can take during its operation. The drawings refer to the Special Carrier of Frames of the Complex So- lar Unit of Figure 1 with one Primary Frame and one Secondary Frame, coupled with rotating joints located along the long side of the frames Figure 8, according to the present invention, illustrates successive phases of operation of the Special Carrier of Frames of Figures 1 and 7 during one daily cycle of operation of the Complex Solar Unit . Figure 9, according to the present invention, illustrates a side view of the Solar Energy Platform, which is composed of two Complex Solar Units of Figure 2 mounted on a steel construction with rotating basis. In addition, it depicts a perspective view of the Solar Energy Platform Consisting of three subsystems arranged in parallel with each subsystem having two Complex Solar Units arranged in series .
Figure 10, according to the present invention, depicts construction elements of the longitudinal beam of the Complex Solar Unit , which is a building element of the longitudinal beam of the Solar Energy Platform. It also depicts the cross section of the longitudinal beam and elements of the operation mechanisms .
Figure 11, according to the present invention , illustrates construction Elements and the motions of the driving mechanism of the Special Car- rier of Frames and of the Primary and Secondary Frames .
Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 illustrate the individual components of the Complex Solar Unit (1) and the way they cooperate. The Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) consist of one or more Primary Frames ( 5 , 4 ) and one or more Secondary Frames ( 6,7 ), which carry the Energy Elements (17). The Special Carriers of Frames (3) are placed between the longitudinal beams (11), which may be inclined with an Inclination Angle (18), at a Distance (19) from each other and at Different Height (20). The Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) are mounted on the Longitudinal Beams (11) by means of Support Elements ( 8 ) which carry the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) of Frames ( 5 , 6 ) . The Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) are driven by the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ) that are incorporated in the structure created by the Longitudinal Beams (11) . The Distance ( 19 ) between the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) must have a minimum value in order to avoid shading of one due to the other . The construction of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) is such that it allows the selection of the Distance ( 19 ) so that the frames cover the entire surface , when they are fully developed , in order to attain the maximum power. The selection of the Width (22) and the Length (23) of the frames is based on manufacturing criteria and the power output required. These dimensions determine the dimensions of the Complex Solar Unit , i.e. its Length (24), Width (28) and Height (29). The Longitudinal Beams (11) are mounted on the Carrying Beams ( 12 , 13 ) , wich may have the same or different heights and are fitted on the Base Plate (14) . The Longitudinal Beams (11) the Carrying Beams (12,13) and the Base Plate (14) compose the Static Carrier (16) of the Complex Solar Unit (1). The Static Carrier (16), as a whole, bears the rotation mechanism of the Base Plate (15), which allows rotation of the Base Plate (14) around a vertical axis. The design described here for the aforementioned, i.e., the structures, the operating mechanisms, the instruments and appliances, is not unique, but may vary. Figure 7 , presents the operating mode of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) of the Complex Solar Unit (1) , it describes the functionnal movements of the frames and the purpose for which they take place sequentially . The presentation and the description are based on the form of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) , depicted in Figure 1 , which is composed of a Primary Frame ( 5 ) and a Secondary Frame ( 6 ) which cooperate in the long side , with joints for rotation . The Primary Framework ( 5 ) is the main operational frame . It may rotate around a horizontal axis with the help of the Rotation Mechanism ( 9 ) and receives the respective planned Inclination Angle ( 25 ) in relation to the horizontal plane following the path of the sun . The Secondary Frame ( 6 ) may rotate around a horizontal axis with the help of the Rotation Mechanism ( 10 ) and receives the respective planned Inclination Angle (26) in relation to the horizontal plane following the course of the sun when it is allowed . It is possible that the axes of rotation mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) be unified within one axis. But the inde- pendence of rotation of the frames remains contributing to the autonomous movement of each them in relation to the course of the sun. So the Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) form a continuously variable Angle ( 27 ) between them . The continuous adjustment of the relative position between the frames , helps to avoid the shading of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) of each Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ), from the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) of the previous Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) at the beginning and the end of the cycle of daily functioning . With the rise of the sun the problem of shading is eliminated . The Secondary Frame ( 6 ) now performs a rapid rotation until it comes at the same level or a parallel plane with the Primary Frame ( 5 ) . Then , the two frames, coplanar, follow a common course with constant rotation , so that those surfaces to remain always oriented to the sun , with the sun's rays constantly vertical to these surfaces . The common course of the frames stops when the problem of shading appears again in the second half of the daily cycle of the Sun . During the above period, the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary frames ( 6 ) have been fully developed , covering completely the available surface of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ). The Energy surface of the frames gives the maximum power and the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) obtains the best efficiency .
Figure 8 , presents the eight phases of operation of the Frames ( 5,6 ) of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) during the full daily operation of the Complex Solar Unit (1). It also describes the functional movements the Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) perform during each phase . When the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) does not operate, the frames , the Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ), they are immobile , usually in a horizontal position, to avoid bearing static loads. The First phase includes the start-up period . By sunrise, the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9, 10 ) of frames start to operate . The Primary Frame ( 5 ) takes the planned Inclination Angle ( 25 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) takes the planned Inclination Angle ( 26 ). The angle between the two frames, the Variable Angle ( 27 ), has obtained the maximum value, which with the passage of operation time goes continuously decreasing until it obtains the minimum value of 180 °, when the Frames ( 4,5 ) are placed at the same level or on parallel planes. The initial value of the Inclination Angle ( 25 ) of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) is preselected. The higher is the initial value, the greater the energy efficiency of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) is at the beginning and end of the daily cycle of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) . The initial Inclination Angle ( 26 ) of the Secondary Frame ( 6 ), takes a default value , according to the initial control settings of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) . This is highly dependent on the choice of the initial value of the angle of Inclination Angle ( 25 ). The value of the Inclination Angle ( 26 ) are controlled continuously to prevent shading of Pri- mary Frames ( 5 ) of the Complex Solar Unit (1). One of the default setting of the Complex Solar Unit (1), is the value of the Inclination Angle (18) of the Longitudinal Beam (11). The smaller the default value of the the Inclination Angle ( 25 ) the higher must be chosen the initial value of the inclination angle ( 18 ), so that the efficiency of Primary Frames ( 5 ) to remain constant . The default value of the Inclination Angle (18), which the longitudinal beams ( 11 ) receive, plays a crucial role . The value of the Inclination Angle (18) determines the maximum Height (29) of the Complex Solar Unit (1) or the maximum Height (38) of the Solar Energy Platform ( 2 ) . The Second Phase comprises the period of time, when the Rotation Mechanism ( 10 ), of the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) begins to reduce the value of the Inclination angle ( 26 ). The Secondary Frames ( 6 ) elevate progressively . The Angle of Incidence ( 62 ) of the sun beams is increasing . The Secondary Frames ( 6 ) accept the sun beams more close to vertical, thus constantly increasing their productivity . At the same time the value of the In- clination Angle ( 26 ) is controlled continuously to avoid the shading of Primary Frames ( 5 ). The Primary Frames ( 5 ), all this time, remain stationary. The inclination angle ( 25 ) has the maximum value. With the rise of the sun, at a given moment, the Angle of Incidence ( 61) takes the maximum value 90° and the Primary Frames ( 5 ) acquire the best performance . At this moment the period of the Second Phase finishes . The Third Phase of operation begins when the sun has risen and its rays become vertical on the Primary Frames ( 5 ). From this moment, the Rotation Mechanism ( 9 ) begins to operate to decrease the Inclination Angle (25) of Primary Frames (5) . The Prima- ry Frames (5) are continuously raised, following the course of the sun, with the sun's rays always vertical to the their surface . At the same time, the Secondary Frames (6), continue to be elevated with a continuous decrease of the Inclination Angle (26), without causing shading on the Primary Frames (5). Also there is a continuous decrease of the Variable Angle (27) between the surfaces of two Frames (5,6). At particular time, when the problem of shading ceases, the controlled motion of the Secondary Frames (6) is immediately canceled and are rapidly raised to become parallel or coplanar with the Primary Frames ( 5 ). The Variable Angle (27) between the Frames (5,6) acquires the maximum value of 180 °, while the Energy Elements (17), which host the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) , acquire a maximum efficiency and therefore the Complex Solar Unit (1) acquires the maximum power. At this moment the period of the Third Phase finishes . The Fourth Phase of operation includes the period when the frames, the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) are located at the same or on parallel planes, start on their common course , following the course of the sun. The common course is preserved in most of the time of the daily cycle of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ), until, in the second half of the daily cycle of the sun , the problem of shading appears again. During a particular daily operating cycle of Complex Solar Unit (1 ), if and when the sun has risen fully and culminating, in a position which is on the Earth equator, then the angles (25,26) of the frames obtain zero value and the frames, the Primary Frame (5) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) become horizontal. The above functional position is instant. In this position the Special Carriers of Frames (3) fully cover the available su- face of the Complex Solar Unit (1 ), which acquires the maximum energy output and a maximum efficiency. In the second half-cycle, in the afternoon, the remaining four operation phases of Complex Solar Unit (1 ) take place. These are performed in absolutely reverse order and is perfectly symmetric with the operational phases in the first half-cycle, in the morning.
The above analysis can explain the operation of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ), in two distinct configurations, which are designed to further increase the productivity of Complex Solar Unit (1 ). These parti- cular configurations of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ), can be applied to specific cases of solar conditions and for specific Installation position of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ), after accepting the extra costs.
Figure 3 , illustrates the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) composed of two Spe- cial Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) , consisting of one Primary Frame ( 5 ) and two Secondary Frames ( 6,7 ), with this shape, The problem of shading is addressed in a more radical way. The Secondary Frame ( 7 ), collaborates with the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ) in any way. This may be in a bending , forming a Bending Angle ( 59 ) with the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ). Now the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ) can be elevated much more quickly in order to increase the energy efficiency of its surface . Figure 4 , illustrates the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) composed of two Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) consisting of two Primary Frames ( 5 , 4 ) and one Secondary Frame ( 6 ) . The Primary Frame ( 4 ), collaborates with the main Primary Frame ( 5 ) in any way . This may be in a bending, forming Bending Angle ( 60) with the main Primary Frame ( 5 ) . The Primary Frame ( 4 ) can, under these conditions, form a greater angle to the skyline in relation to the main Primary Frame ( 5 ), to increase performance . Figure 5 , illustrates Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) composed of two Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), consisting of two Primary Frames ( 4 ,5 ) and two Secondary Frames ( 6,7 ). The combination of these two construction solutions , that were of bad with Figure 3 and Figure 4, makes the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) more productive .
Figure 9 illustrates a side view and a perspective view of a Solar Platform (2), consisting of three subsystems arranged in parallel with each subsystem having two Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) arranged in series. Each Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) consists of two Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) . The Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) is mounted on the Solar Platform ( 2 ) by means of its own construction elements . The Carrying Beams ( 12 , 13 ) , the Base Plate ( 14 ) and the Rotation Mechanism of base ( 15 ) are not construction and not depicted in Figure 9. For the construction of the Solar Platform ( 2 ), the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) are placed between two Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ). The Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) are mounted on the Carrier Beams ( 32, 33 ), of either the same or different heights, which are mounted on the Base Plate ( 34 ). The Solar Platform ( 2 ) rotates around a vertical axis by means of a Rotation Device ( 35 ) located below the Ba- se Plate ( 34 ). The Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) can be mounted on the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) by means of the Longitudinal Beams (11) of each Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ). Also, support can be effected directly by means of Support Elements ( 8 ), Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) and the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 ) of the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and Rotation Mechanisms ( 10 ) of the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) . In this case , the Longitudinal Beams ( 11 ) of the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) are simple, non-carrying constructions or they can be omitted and replaced by the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ). On the other hand, the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) can be constructed by joining together Longitudinal Beams ( 11 ), in series . The arrangement of many Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) in series, i.e, one behind the other, determines the Length ( 36 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) as a multiple of the Length ( 24 ) of each Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) . On the other hand , the parallel arrangement of Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) of Width ( 28 ) determines the Width ( 37 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ). The Height ( 38 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) is derived as a multiple of the Height ( 29 ) of the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) arranged in series . In order to keep the construction cost of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) low, it is possible to replace two adjacent Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) with one double- sided Longitudinal Beam ( 31 ) that carries support elements and functional mechanisms on both sides. The Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), the Carrying Beams ( 32,33 ), the Base Plate ( 34 ) and the Driving Mechanisms (21) compose the Static Carrier ( 39 ) of the Solar Energy Platform ( 2 ) . Figure 10 depicts construction elements of the Longitudinal Beam ( 11 ) of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , which results in the Longitudinal Beam ( 31 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) in a series arrangement . The Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) are structurally the same with the Longitudinal Beams ( 11 ), as they result from them . They have the form of Hollow Beam ( 64 ) of Height ( 43 ) and Width ( 44 ), and they bear the equipment for support and rotation of the Special Carrier of Fra- mes ( 3 ) . The functional elements and the mechanical equipment that are mounted on the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) of the Solar Ener gy Platform ( 2 ) and their special formulation are of high importance for its proper functioning . The Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , which are the main elements of the Static Carrier ( 39 ), are of the form of Hollow beam ( 64 ) with its static elements arranged on the periphery of its cross section . In the interior of the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), Stepping Corridors ( 40 ) are placed , which facilitate the approach to all the elements and functional mechanisms of the structure , on the entire length and height . The Support Elements ( 8 ) of the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 ) of the Primary Frames ( 5 ) , the Rotation Mechanisms ( 10 ) of the Secondary Fra- Mes ( 6 ) and their Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ) as well as other mechanical devices can be visited . On top of the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) there is available space for mounting Energy Elements ( 17 ) by any technical means , so that the output power of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) increases further. Stepping Corridors ( 41 ) are placed transversely between the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , in parallel to the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ), stationary or mobile, which facilitate the ap- proach to the frames and the Energy Elements (17) mounted on them for purposes of inspection maintenance , replacement or cleaning. Along the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , either at their interior or exterior, the mechanisms for operation and control as well as the cable Routing Channels ( 42 ) will be placed . Of particular importance are the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ) , which are incorporated in the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , which drive the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) . By means of Driving Mechanisms (21) central control is effected for the motion of Frames ( 5 , 6 ) with a simple mechanical way with no individual, of high cost electric or hy- draulic devices, even though the application of these devices is not excluded. Apart from the initial cost, these devices require additional cabling and control equipment. It becomes clear from the aforementioned that the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ), which have been designed particularly for the operation of the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), are of innovative construction and operation, which leads to the formation of Solar Energy Installations of low construction and operation cost.
Figure 11 illustrates the components and the functional motions of the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ). The Driving Mechanism ( 21 ) consists of Longitudinal Rods ( 45 ) and their driving units . The Longitudinal Rods ( 45 ) are made up of the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) for driving the Primary Arm ( 48 ) and the Interior Secondary Rod ( 47 ) for driving the Secondary Arms ( 49 ). The Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) has the ability to reciprocate freely by means of its own Driving Mechanism ( 57 ) and the Slipping Nests ( 50 ) , which are incorporated on the exterior part of the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), at regular intervals. The Interior Secondary Rod ( 47 ) is mounted on Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ), in an indentation ( 51) with Slipping Gaskets ( 52 ) and is capable of reciprocating freely , independently of the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ), by means of its own Driving Mechanism ( 58 ). Each Primary Frame ( 5 ) , on the end of the long edge , is based Upon the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , on the Support Elements ( 8 ), using the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 ) . This position only allows the rotation. The ends of the other long edges are cooperating with two Primary Arms ( 48 ) . The other free ends of the Primary Arms ( 48 ) cooperate through junctions ( 53 ) with two Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) . The junctions ( 53 ) are fitted on the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) at distances equal to the Distance ( 19 ) in between the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) . Similarly , each Secondary Frame ( 6 ) , on the ends of the long edge is based Upon the Longi- tudinal Beams ( 31 ) , on the Support Elements ( 8 ) , using the Rotation Mechanism ( 10 ) . This position only allows the rotation . The ends of the other long edges are cooperating with two Secondary Arms ( 49 ) . The other free ends of the Secondary Arms ( 49 ) cooperate through junctions ( 54 ) with two Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) . The junctions ( 54 ) are fitted on the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) at distances equal to the Distance ( 19 ) in between the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ). All the components of the Motion Mechanisms ( 21), in particular the Primary Arms ( 48 ) and the Secondary Arms ( 49 ), are of robust construction and high static strength , because the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) may be of large dimensions. They are immobilized at each position by means of the rotational joints on the long side and the arms corresponding to each frame on the other side. If the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) has other frames ( 4 , 7 ) , they are driven and immobilized by autonomous systems . When the Primary Frames ( 5 ) remain immobilized , the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) remain immobilized too , while the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) slide properly in the interior of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) in order for the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) to be raised by means of the Primary Arms ( 48 ) . During the time that the Primary ( 5 ) and Secondary Frames ( 6 ) are raised , the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) slide to opposite directions. During the time that the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary ( 6 ) Frames, being coplanar, follow a common course tracking the sun, the Interior Secondary Rods (47) remain relatively sta- tionary with respect to the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) . During this period , their relative position remains fixed , since the relative position of the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) remains fixed. The Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) are arranged in right angle with respect to the Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods (46) which is driven by the Driving Mechanism (57), and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are arranged in right angle with respect to the Carrier (56) of the Interior Secondary Rods (47) which is driven by the Driving Mechanism (58). The Carrier (55) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Carrier ( 56 ) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are located at the upper or lower edge of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) or of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) and control the sliding motions of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ), respectively. The Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Carrier ( 56 ) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are elongated rules that slide in dependency. They are located at the same level with Ex- terior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ), perpendicular to these rods , and they pull them together to sliding. The Carrier ( 56 ) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) slides on the Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) , while the Driving Mechanism ( 58 ) is fastened on Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods (46) , in order for the relative motion of the two carriers ( 55,56 ) to be achieved. The Driving Mechanism ( 57 ) is fastened on the Static Carrier ( 16 ) of the Complex Solar Unit (1) or on the Static Carrier ( 39 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ), in order for the reciprocating motion of the Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods (46) with respect to the Static Carrier ( 16 ) or Static Carrier ( 39 ), respectively, to be achieved.

Claims

1. Complex Solar Unit (1) , solar tracker format , with full tracking of the Sun , which Complex Solar Unit (1) is composed from one or more Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), in parallel or not placed, which Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) composed from one or more Primary Frames ( 5 , 4 ) and one or more Secondary Frames ( 6 , 7 ) and these frames have any form and construction technology and any size and which bear the Energy Elements ( 17 ) and may be rotated independently with the help of rotating mechanisms, Rotation Mechanism ( 9 ) for the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and Rotation Mechanism ( 10 ) for the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) and these Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 , 10 ) are of any type and construction and they receive movement through the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ) and they are also of any construction type and these Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) are located between Longitudinal Beams (11) in the Empty Space ( 30 ), with the help of the Support Elements ( 8 ) which are made with any Drawing and with a Distance (19) between the Special Carriers of Frames (3) and with a Different Height (20) and that the Longitudinal Beam (11) are positioned horizontally or not, with an Inclination Angle (18), are mounted on the Carrying Beams ( 12 , 13 ) which may have the same or different heights and are fitted on the Base Plate ( 14 ) and all these of the above separate component parts make the static Carrier ( 16 ) of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) and which rotates around a vertical axis with the help of the Rotation Mechanism of the Base ( 15 ) and that the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) is characterized by the fact that the Primary Frames ( 5 ) may be rotated around a horizontal axis with the help of the Rotation Mechanism ( 9 ), so that it takes the intended Inclination Angle ( 25 ) as to the horizontal level , anytime , while the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) may be rotated around a horizontal axis with the help of Rotation Mechanism (10) and receives the respective planned Inclination Angle (25) in relation to the horizontal plane and which following the path of the sun, and the Secondary Frame (6) may rotate around a horizontal axis with the help of the Rotation Mechanism (10) and receives the respective planned Inclination Angle (26) in relation to the horizontal plane following the course of the sun when it is allowed and It is possible that the axes of rotation mechanisms (9,10) be unified within one axis and But the independence of rotation of the frames remains contributing to the autonomous movement of each them in relation to the course of the sun and so the Primary Frame (5) and the Secondary Frame (6) form a continuously variable Angle ( 27 ) between them and the continuous adjustment of the relative position between the frames, helps to avoid the shading of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) of each Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ), from the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) of the previous Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) and which all the frames, as a group, work together in any way , either in a mechanical or an independent manner .
2. Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ), in accordance with claim 1 , which is characterized by the fact that, the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), has one Primary Frame ( 5 ) and one Secondary Frame ( 6 ).
3. Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ), in accordance with claim 1 , which is characterized by the fact that, the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), has one Primary Frame ( 5 ) and two Secondary Frames ( 6,7 ) and the main Secondary Frame (6) and the Secondary Frame (7) are placed on the same side relative to Primary Frame (5) and that the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 7 ) form a continuously variable Bending Angle ( 59 ) and that the Secondary Frame ( 7 ) is complemen- tary to the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ) and that the Secondary Frame ( 7 ) can moves with respect to the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ) in any way, with common or with independent mechanisms of operation.
4. Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , in accordance with claim 1 , which is characterized by the fact that , the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), have two Primary Frames ( 4 , 5 ) and one Secondary Frame ( 6 ), which the Primary Frames ( 4 ) are positioned in front of the main Primary Frame ( 5 ) which main Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Primary Frame ( 4 ) form a continuously variable Bending Angle ( 60 ) and that the Primary Frame ( 4 ) is complementary to the main Primary Frame ( 5 ) and which Primary Frames ( 4 ) can moves with respect to the main Primary Frame ( 5 ) , in any way, with common or with independent mechanisms of operation .
5. Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , in accordance with claim 1 , which is characterized by the fact that , the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), has one Primary Frame ( 5 ) and one or more Secondary Frame ( 6,7 ) and which Secondary Frames ( 6, 7 ) can be hidden behind of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) with the help of mechanisms of parallel shift ( 65 ) and which can be revealed gradually with predetermined steps or by continuous motion, so that they can help solve the problem of shading.
6. Solar Energy Platform ( 2 ) , according to any of the claims 1 - 5, which is characterized by the fact that the Solar Platform ( 2 ) is created by the cooperation between a number of Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) and which Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) are mounted on the Solar Platform ( 2 ) by means of its own construction elements and for the construction of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) and that the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) are placed between two Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) which Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) are mounted on the Carrier Beams ( 32, 33 ), of either the same or different heights and which are mounted on the Base Plate ( 34 ) and , on the other hand , the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) can be constructed by joining together Longitudinal Beams ( 11 ) , in series and the arrangement of many Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) in series, i.e, one behind the other, determines the Length ( 36 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) as a multiple of the Length ( 24 ) of each Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) and on the other hand , the parallel arrangement of Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) of Width ( 28 ) determines the Width ( 37 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) and the Height ( 38 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) is derived as a multiple of the Height ( 29 ) of the Complex Solar Units ( 1 ) arranged in series and that it is possible to replace two adjacent Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) with one double- sided Longitudinal Beam ( 31 ) that carries support elements and functional mechanisms on both sides and that the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), the Carrying Beams ( 32,33 ), the Base Plate ( 34 ) and the Driving Mechanisms (21) compose the Static Carrier ( 39 ) of the Solar Energy Platform ( 2 ) and the construction elements of the Longitudinal Beam (11) which results in the Longitudinal Beam ( 31 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) in a series arrangement and that the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) are structurally the same with the Longitudinal Beams ( 11 ), as they result from them and they have the form of Hollow Beam ( 64 ) of Height ( 43 ) and Width ( 44 ), and they bear the equipment for support and rotation of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) and that the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), which are the main elements of the Static Carrier ( 39 ) , are of the form of Hollow beam ( 64 ) with its static elements arranged on the periphery of its cross section and that In the interior of the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), Stepping Corridors ( 40 ) are placed , which facilitate the approach to all the elements and functional mechanisms of the structure , on the entire length and height and that the Support Elements ( 8 ) of the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) , the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 ) of the Primary Frames ( 5 ) , the Rotation Mechanisms of the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) and their Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ) as well as other mechanical devices can be visited and on top of the Longitudinal Beams (31) there is available space for mounting Energy Elements (17) by any technical means, so that the output power of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) increases further and also the Stepping Corridors ( 41 ) are placed transversely between the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), in parallel to the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ), stationary or mobile, which facilitate the approach to the frames and the Energy Elements ( 17 ) mounted on them for purposes of inspection maintenance, replacement or cleaning and along the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), either at their interior or exterior , the mechanisms for operation and control as well as the cable Routing Channels ( 42 ) will be placed and that of parti- cular importance are the Driving Mechanisms ( 21 ), which are incorporated in the Longitudinal Beams (31), which drive the Rotation Mechanisms (9,10) of the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) and by means of Driving Mechanisms (21) central control is effected for the motion of Frames (5,6) with a simple mechanical way with no individual, of high cost electric or hydraulic devices, even though the application of these devices is not excluded and also the Driving Mechanism (21) consists of Longitudinal Rods ( 45 ) and their driving units and that the Longitudinal Rods ( 45 ) are made up of the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) for driving the Primary Arm ( 48 ) and the Interior Secondary Rod ( 47 ) for driving the Secondary Arms (49) and the Exterior Primary Rod (46) has the ability to reciprocate freely by means of its own Driving Mechanism ( 57 ) and the Slipping Nests ( 50 ), which are incorporated on the exterior part of the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ), at regular intervals and that the Interior Secondary Rod ( 47 ) is mounted on Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) , in an indentation ( 51) with Slipping Gaskets ( 52 ) and is capable of reciprocating freely, independently of the Exterior Primary Rod (46) , by means of its own Driving Mechanism ( 58 ) and also Each Primary Frame ( 5 ) , on the end of the long edge , is based Upon the Longitudinal Beams ( 31 ) , on the Support Elements ( 8 ), using the Rotation Mechanisms ( 9 ) and the ends of the other long edges are cooperating with two Primary Arms ( 48 ) and the other free ends of the Primary Arms ( 48 ) cooperate through junctions ( 53 ) with two Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) and the junctions ( 53 ) are fitted on the Exterior Primary Rod ( 46 ) at distances equal to the Distance ( 19 ) in between the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) and Similarly, each Secon- dary Frame ( 5 ), on the ends of the long edge is based Upon the Longitudinal Beams (31) , on the Support Elements ( 8 ) , using the Rotation Mechanism (10) and the ends of the other long edges are cooperating with two Secondary Arms (49) and the other free ends of the Secondary Arms ( 49 ) cooperate through junctions ( 54 ) with two Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) and the junctions ( 54 ) are fitted on the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) at distances equal to the Distance ( 19 ) in between the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) and that all the components of the Motion Mechanisms ( 21) , in particular the Primary Arms ( 48 ) and the Secondary Arms ( 49 ), are of robust construction and high static strength , because the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) may be of large dimensions, and they are immobilized at each position by means of the rotational joints on the long side and the arms corresponding to each frame on the other side and if the Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) has other frames ( 4,7 ), they are driven and immobilized by autonomous systems and when the Primary Frames ( 5 ) remain immobilized , the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) remain immobilized too , while the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) slide properly in the interior of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) in order for the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) to be raised by means of the Primary Arms ( 48 ) and During the time that the Primary ( 5 ) and Secondary ( 6 ) Frames are raised, the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) slide to opposite directions and During the time that the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) , being coplanar, follow a common course tracking the sun , the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) remain relatively stationary with respect to the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the relative position of the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) remains fixed and also the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) are arranged in right angle with respect to the Carrier of the Exterior Primary Rods (55) which is driven by the Driving Mechanism ( 57 ), and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are arranged in right angle with respect to the Carrier of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 56 ) which is driven by the Driving Mechanism (58) and that the Carrier (55) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Carrier ( 56 ) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are usually located at the upper or lower edge of the Complex Solar Unit (1) or of the Solar Platform (2) and control the sliding motions of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Interior Secondary Rods (47) , respectively and that the Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Carrier ( 56 ) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) are elongated rules that slide in dependency and they are located at the same level with Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) and the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) , perpendicular to these rods, and they pull them together to sliding and the Carrier (56) of the Interior Secondary Rods ( 47 ) slides on the Carrier (55) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ), while the Driving Mechanism (58) is fastened on Carrier ( 55 ) of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 46 ) , in order for the relative motion of the two carriers ( 55,56 ) to be achieved and finally, the Driving Mechanism (57) is fastened on the Static Carrier ( 16 ) of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) or on the Static Carrier ( 39 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) , in order for the reciprocating motion of the Carrier of the Exterior Primary Rods ( 55 ) with respect to the Static Carrier ( 16 ) or Static Carrier ( 39 ) , respectively , to be achieved .
7. Method for functioning of Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , of claims 1 or 2 , which method is characterized by the fact that the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , during a daily cycle of operating , has eight distinct phases of operation and in which phases the Frames of the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) , the Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) perform functional movements and that when the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) does not work , the Frames of the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) remain usually constant in horizontal position and that during the first phase, begins operating the rotation mechanism ( 9 ) of the Primary Frame ( 5 ) of Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) so that it can take the expected inclination angle ( 25 ) and simultaneously begins to operating the Rotation Mechanism ( 10 ) of the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) so that it can take the expected Inclination Angle (26) and the Variable Angle (27) between the two frames takes the maximum value and which , with the passage of the operation time , is continuously decreasing until such time as it received the minimum value of 180 °, when the frames , the Primary Frame ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) find themselves in the same or parallel planes and that the initial value of Inclination Angle ( 25 ) of the Pri- mary Frame ( 5 ) has been preselected and which values receive each time the Inclination Angle ( 26 ) have constant control to avoid shading of Primary Frame (5) of a Special Carrier of Frames ( 3 ) of the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) from the previous Special Carrier of Panels ( 3 ) and that one of the default operating settings of Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) is the value of the Inclination Angle ( 18 ) which determines the inclination which takes the longitudinal Beams ( 11 ) which influences the choice of the initial value of the Inclination Angle ( 25 ) of Primary Frame ( 5 ) and that the higher the chosen initial value of the Incli- Nation Angle ( 18 ) the lower the value of the inclination Angle ( 25 ) so that the Primary Frame ( 5 ) has the same energy efficiency and that also to the default values of the Inclination Angle ( 18 ) which acquire the longitudinal Beams ( 11 ) , determine the constructional Height ( 29 ) of Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) and the constru- ctionnal Height ( 38 ) of the Solar Platform ( 2 ) and that in the SECOND PHASE the rotation mechanism ( 10 ) of the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) starts to decrease the Inclination Angle ( 26 ) and then the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) are gradually elevated to receive direct sunlight as possible vertically due to the increase the angle of incidence ( 62 ) while prices taken any time from the inclination an- gle ( 26 ) continuously controlled to avoid shading of Primary Frame
( 5 ) and that throughout this time the Primary Frames ( 5 ) remains stable with Inclination Angle ( 25 ) to the maximum value , until the sun has risen and the angle of incidence ( 61 ) takes the maximum value of 90° and Secondary Frames ( 6 ) is constantly elevating and that the THIRD PHASE begins when the sun's rays have become vertical to the surface of Primary Frames ( 5 ), and that now the rotation mechanism of Primary Frames ( 9 ), starts to operate to reduce the Inclination Angle ( 25 ) and the Primary Frames ( 5 ) is constantly elevating in order to follow the course of the sun , while simultaneously the Inclina- tion Angle ( 26 ) is continuously reducing and the Secondary Frames
( 6 ) is constantly elevating, gradually, without causing any shading problem to the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and that the value of the variable Angle ( 27 ) is decreasing continuously and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) rapidly is elevated to become parallel or coplanar with the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Energy Elements ( 17 ) acquire a maximum Efficiency and therefore the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) acquires the maxi- imum power and the forth phase during which, all frames, the Primary Frames ( 5 ) and the Secondary Frames ( 6 ) are located at the same or in parallel planes , start on their common course , by following the course of the sun and then in the second half of the daily cycle, when the sun's shading problem occurs up again, takes place the remaining four phases of operation of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) and finally are implemented with completely reverse series and which phases of operation are perfectly symmetrical with the operating phases of the morning circle of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) .
8. Method of operation the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , of Claim 3, according to claim 7, which is characterized by the fact that , the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ) , have one Primary Frame ( 5 ) and two Secondary Frames ( 6 , 7 ) and from that during the second phase of the operation of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , the Secondary Frame ( 7 ) with the main Secondary Frame ( 6 ) form a bending angle ( 59 ) , so that by checking the bending angle ( 59 ) and taking into account the problem of shading , when this problem exists , to allow the secondary Frame ( 6 ) to elevate , as soon as possible, so that the active surface of the Secondary Frame ( 6 ) is exposed to more sunlight and that this leads to increased efficiency of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) and that the Secondary Frame ( 7 ) can move in any way, with common or with independent mechanisms of operation .
9. Method of operation the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , of Claim 4, according to claim 7, which is characterized by the fact that , the Special Carriers of Frames ( 3 ), have two Primary Frames ( 5,4 ) and one Secondary Frame ( 6 ) and from that during the second phase of the operation of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) the Primary Frame ( 4 ) with the main Primary Frame ( 5 ) form a bending angle ( 60 ), so that by checking of the bending angle ( 60 ) and that the primary Frame ( 4 ) has the ability by the manufacturer to get a vertical Position relative to the skyline and the aim is to increase efficiency of the Complex Solar Unit ( 1 ) , as soon as possible and that the Primary Frame ( 4 ) can move in any way , with common or with independent mechanisms of operation .
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