Trina Solar has been granted a patent for an anti-torsion device designed for solar trackers. This device features a coupling part, an extension element, and an actuator system that allows for locked and released positions, enhancing the stability and functionality of solar trackers. GlobalData’s report on Trina Solar gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Anti-torsion device for solar tracker rotation stability
The granted patent US12068716B2 introduces an innovative anti-torsion device designed for solar trackers, which are systems that orient solar panels towards the sun to maximize energy capture. The device features a coupling part that is fixedly attached to the rotation axis of the solar tracker, ensuring stability during operation. An extension element is mechanically and securely connected to this coupling part, extending radially outward. The device incorporates an actuator and a counter-actuator that can be positioned in either a locked state, where they engage with the extension element, or a released state, where they are disengaged. This functionality allows for precise control over the solar tracker’s orientation.
Additionally, the patent outlines that the actuator's linear movement is responsible for transitioning between the locked and released positions. The design may also include at least one irregular contact surface that interacts with the extension element during the engagement process. The anti-torsion device can be integrated into a solar tracker, which may further include a transmission axis that facilitates the transfer of rotational motion generated by a motor to the rotation axis at multiple actuation points. This configuration enhances the operational efficiency and stability of solar trackers, contributing to improved solar energy harvesting.
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