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Heat-distribution sensor and solar tracker having same

  • US 8,253,088 B2
  • Filed: 08/07/2009
  • Issued: 08/28/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A heat-distribution sensor comprising:

  • a base comprising a spherical surface and defining a plurality of receiving holes in the spherical surface; and

    a plurality of thermocouples, each of which comprises a sensing end received in a corresponding receiving hole but with an extremity thereof protruding outside the spherical surface, and each of which is configured for sensing heat generated by sunlight rays impinging on the sensing end.

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