US 11,817,816 B2
Solar energy system and geared drive system
Gil Kroyzer, Jerusalem (IL); and Israel Kroizer, Jerusalem (IL)
Assigned to Solargik Ltd, Jerusalem (IL)
Filed by Solargik Ltd, Jerusalem (IL)
Filed on Jun. 21, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/845,196.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/260,068, filed on Aug. 9, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2023/0044525 A1, Feb. 9, 2023
Int. Cl. H02S 20/32 (2014.01); H02S 40/32 (2014.01); H02J 3/00 (2006.01); H02J 3/38 (2006.01); H02J 3/46 (2006.01); F16H 19/08 (2006.01); G05B 19/042 (2006.01)
CPC H02S 20/32 (2014.12) [F16H 19/08 (2013.01); G05B 19/042 (2013.01); H02J 3/004 (2020.01); H02J 3/381 (2013.01); H02J 3/46 (2013.01); H02S 40/32 (2014.12); F16H 2019/085 (2013.01); G05B 2219/2639 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A solar energy system comprising:
a. A photovoltaic (PV) assembly comprising a support subassembly and an array of PV panels joined thereto and pivotable therewith about a longitudinal axis of the PV assembly; and
b. a drive system comprising:
i. a motor assembly comprising an electric motor and a gearing arrangement,
ii. a pivot wheel comprising a hoop-portion and joined to the PV assembly, the hoop portion including an outer circumferential channel and two opposing catches circumferentially displaced from each other to define a maximum pivot range of the PV assembly, and
iii. a chain residing partly within the circumferential channel and engaged with the two opposing catches, the chain in geared communication with the motor assembly such that the motor is operable to rotate the pivot wheel.