Patents Assigned to Solergy, Inc.
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Patent number: 10032946Abstract: A system or device for concentrating the light radiation of the type to be used for converting the solar radiation into electric current and/or thermal energy is disclosed. The device mainly having a primary optics apt to be exposed to the solar radiation and to allow the passage thereof therethrough, the primary optics being positioned on a hollow spacer member, which is perfectly aligned and at the same time locked, by means of a joint member.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SOLERGY INC.Inventors: Giovanni Lanzara, Gino D'Ovidio, Francesco Crisi, Carlo Masciovecchio, Massimiliano Viola, Carlo Tulli, Fabrizio Berton, Giuseppe Berducci
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Patent number: 9349898Abstract: Disclosed is an optical system for concentrating effective light the wavelength whereof is comprised between two limit values (?i, ?s), comprising: an aspheric lens adapted for receiving and refracting the sunlight and provided with a convex lower portion defining a lower face with curved profile consisting of a predetermined number of curvatures with common tangency points in the contact points between two contiguous curvatures and which therefore provides for different focal points, each one corresponding to a wavelength value of effective light, comprised within the range defined by two focal points (fi, fs) respectively corresponding to said limit values (?i, ?s); an optical manifold with tapered shape, internally hollow and provided with an internal reflecting surface; said manifold extending from a larger base, facing said lower portion of the aspheric lens, to a smaller base and being adapted for receiving the effective light therein, focused by said aspheric lens, and for reflecting the effective lighType: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: SOLERGY INC.Inventors: Giovanni Lanzara, Gino D'Ovidio, Francesco Crisi
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Publication number: 20150034143Abstract: A system or device for concentrating the light radiation of the type to be used for converting the solar radiation into electric current and/or thermal energy is disclosed. The device mainly having a primary optics apt to be exposed to the solar radiation and to allow the passage thereof therethrough, the primary optics being positioned on a hollow spacer member, which is perfectly aligned and at the same time locked, by means of a joint member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: SOLERGY INC.Inventors: Giovanni Lanzara, Gino D'Ovidio, Francesco Crisi, Carlo Masciovecchio, Massimiliano Viola, Carlo Tulli, Fabrizio Berton, Giuseppe Berducci
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Patent number: 8933322Abstract: A tracking system configured to orient light concentrators to face a light source. The system includes a movable support structure for providing global alignment of the light concentrators with the light source. The system also includes a light concentrator (LC) module that is coupled to the support structure and has an array of light concentrators that are in fixed positions with respect to each other. The system also includes a secondary alignment mechanism having a module joint that movably couples the LC module to the support structure and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly is configured to selectively move the LC module about two axes relative to a pivot point of the module joint thereby orienting the array of light concentrators.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Solergy, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Banin, Gino D'Ovidio, Giovanni Lanzara
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Publication number: 20140150498Abstract: A process for the precision moulding of glass manufactured articles, in particular glass lenses with great sizes and thickness, characterized by reduced surface roughness and high geometrical precision of the shapes, providing a phase wherein one controls actively the geometry of a glass spindle with temperature higher than or equal to its working temperature by means of a mould, and wherein subsequently the temperature and the shape of the spindle during the cooling phase is controlled actively, so that the manufactured article reaches uniformly and in all its volume a single temperature Td, not lower than its glass transition temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: SOLERGY INC.Inventors: Gino D'ovidio, Giovanni Lanzara, Carlo Tulli, Giuseppe Femia
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Patent number: 8704081Abstract: A light energy conversion (LEC) system includes a fluid circuit having a working fluid flowing therethrough and a plurality of light concentrating (LC) modules for converting light energy into electrical energy and for transforming the light energy into thermal energy. The LC modules including a first LC module coupled in series with a second LC module along the fluid circuit. The working fluid absorbs thermal energy while flowing through the first and second LC modules. At least the first LC module includes a light concentrating optical element that is configured to direct light energy toward a focal region and a receiver held at the focal region. The receiver includes a housing having a chamber that holds an energy conversion member. The energy conversion member transforms light energy received from the optical element into electrical and thermal energy.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Solergy, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Banin, Gino D'Ovidio, Giovanni Lanzara
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Publication number: 20140048136Abstract: Disclosed is an optical system for concentrating effective light the wavelength whereof is comprised between two limit values (?i, ?s), comprising: an aspheric lens adapted for receiving and refracting the sunlight and provided with a convex lower portion defining a lower face with curved profile consisting of a predetermined number of curvatures with common tangency points in the contact points between two contiguous curvatures and which therefore provides for different focal points, each one corresponding to a wavelength value of effective light, comprised within the range defined by two focal points (fi, fs) respectively corresponding to said limit values (?i, ?s); an optical manifold with tapered shape, internally hollow and provided with an internal reflecting surface; said manifold extending from a larger base, facing said lower portion of the aspheric lens, to a smaller base and being adapted for receiving the effective light therein, focused by said aspheric lens, and for reflecting the effective lighType: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: SOLERGY INC.Inventors: Giovanni Lanzara, Gino D'Ovidio, Francesco Crisi
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Patent number: 8088994Abstract: A light concentrating module for transforming light into at least one of electrical and thermal energy is provided. The light concentrating module may be coupled in flow communication with a fluid conversion module and include a primary optical element that has a reflective surface with a plurality of contoured sections. Each contoured section is shaped to reflect light that impinges the contoured section toward a corresponding focal region. The module may also have a receiver system that includes a plurality of energy conversion members positioned proximate to corresponding focal regions. The receiver system also has a working fluid passage for carrying a working fluid that absorbs the thermal energy. The working fluid can be conveyed away from the receiver system through a mounting post that holds the receiver system. In addition, the module may also generate electricity.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Solergy, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Banin, Gino D'Ovidio, Giovanni Lanzara
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Publication number: 20110094565Abstract: A tracking system configured to orient light concentrators to face a light source. The system includes a movable support structure for providing global alignment of the light concentrators with the light source. The system also includes a light concentrator (LC) module that is coupled to the support structure and has an array of light concentrators that are in fixed positions with respect to each other. The system also includes a secondary alignment mechanism having a module joint that movably couples the LC module to the support structure and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly is configured to selectively move the LC module about two axes relative to a pivot point of the module joint thereby orienting the array of light concentrators.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: SOLERGY, INC.Inventors: Yoav Banin, Gino D'Ovidio, Giovanni Lanzara
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Publication number: 20090159115Abstract: A light concentrating module for transforming light into at least one of electrical and thermal energy is provided. The light concentrating module may be coupled in flow communication with a fluid conversion module and include a primary optical element that has a reflective surface with a plurality of contoured sections. Each contoured section is shaped to reflect light that impinges the contoured section toward a corresponding focal region. The module may also have a receiver system that includes a plurality of energy conversion members positioned proximate to corresponding focal regions. The receiver system also has a working fluid passage for carrying a working fluid that absorbs the thermal energy. The working fluid can be conveyed away from the receiver system through a mounting post that holds the receiver system. In addition, the module may also generate electricity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Solergy, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Banin, Gino D'Ovidio, Giovanni Lanzara
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Publication number: 20080283116Abstract: A light energy conversion (LEC) system includes a fluid circuit having a working fluid flowing therethrough and a plurality of light concentrating (LC) modules for converting light energy into electrical energy and for transforming the light energy into thermal energy. The LC modules including a first LC module coupled in series with a second LC module along the fluid circuit. The working fluid absorbs thermal energy while flowing through the first and second LC modules. At least the first LC module includes a light concentrating optical element that is configured to direct light energy toward a focal region and a receiver held at the focal region. The receiver includes a housing having a chamber that holds an energy conversion member. The energy conversion member transforms light energy received from the optical element into electrical and thermal energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Solergy, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Banin, Gino D'Ovidio, Giovanni Lanzara
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Patent number: 4117680Abstract: Heat engine having a continuous band of thermally responsive shape memory material disposed in rolling engagement with one or more shafts. Below a transition temperature the band is ductile, but above that temperature the band tends to return abruptly to a shape impressed upon the band by heat treatment. The band is heated above and cooled below the transition temperature at points chosen to produce a force which imparts a rotation to at least one of the shafts.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1976Date of Patent: October 3, 1978Assignee: Solergy, Inc.Inventor: Ronald H. Smith
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Patent number: 3974824Abstract: Solar heating device utilizing a cylindrical reflector with a spirally extending a section and a parabolically extending section for concentrating solar energy on an axially disposed absorber carrying a fluid to be heated. Substantially all of the energy impinging upon the reflector is reflected inwardly and ultimately strikes the absorber. The curvature of the reflector is such that the device can be mounted in a fixed position and deliver a large amount of concentrated solar energy to the absorber throughout the year. In some embodiments the reflector has an additional spirally extending section adjacent to the first spiral section, and embodiments having a plurality of reflectors and absorbers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1975Date of Patent: August 17, 1976Assignee: Solergy, Inc.Inventor: Ronald H. Smith