초록

A solar collector assembly wherein a frame surrounds a heat absorber and a flexible glazing spans the frame, wherein the frame includes a pivotable elongated member which secures and tensions the glazing such that the glazing remains under substantially constant tension notwithstanding shrinkage.

대표청구항 ▼

A solar collector assembly comprising (a) a rectangular planar base, (b) a frame around the periphery of said base, (c) a flexible glazing film spanning said frame and covering said base, (d) said frame including two pivotable elongated members along opposed longer sides of the rectangular base and

A solar collector assembly comprising (a) a rectangular planar base, (b) a frame around the periphery of said base, (c) a flexible glazing film spanning said frame and covering said base, (d) said frame including two pivotable elongated members along opposed longer sides of the rectangular base and having opposed upper edge portions movable away from one another, (e) adjustable securing means connecting the pivotable frame members to the base, and (f) said glazing film being secured along opposite edges to the movable edge portions of the pivotable frame members, (g) whereby said pivotable frame member is pivoted by said securing means so that its edge portion moves away from the opposite portion of the frame to tension the glazing film.