SUNEDISON Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120219243 | Synthetic Resin Bearing For Photovoltaic Tracking System - The present invention relates to a synthetic resin bearing for a photovoltaic tracking system including first and second bearing members coupled with each other for forming a bearing assembly, wherein each of the first and second bearing members comprises a pair of side plate members facing each other; a friction member positioned between outer peripheral portions of the pair of side plates and having an arc-shaped section; and a reinforcement member for connecting the pair of side plates and the friction member, and the first and second bearing members have a coupling protrusion and a concave portion for receiving the coupling protrusion at the coupling surfaces thereof. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216851 | Solar Power Generation Apparatus Capable of Tracking Sunlight - The present invention relates to a solar power generation apparatus, which comprises: torque tubes which are arranged to form a plurality of columns; a plurality of solar panels which are installed along each torque tube; posts which rotatably support each torque tube; lever arms which are coupled with each torque tube; a linkage which is disposed on the lower side of the torque tubes and is connected to each lever arm; an actuator which reciprocates the linkage in the longitudinal direction of the linkage, thereby rotating the torque tubes around an axis based on the longitudinal direction of the torque tubes; and a bed frame which is installed between some of the plurality of posts, wherein the actuator is supported thereon. | 08-30-2012 |