CPC Definition - Subclass F24S

Last Updated Version: 2024.01
SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS (for producing mechanical power from solar energy F03G 6/00)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Devices for producing mechanical power from solar energy

F03G 6/00

Application-oriented references

Examples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:

Distillation or evaporation of water using solar energy

C02F 1/14

Drying solid materials or objects by radiation, e.g. from the sun

F26B 3/28

Photovoltaic [PV] cells including means directly associated with the PV cell to utilise heat energy

H01L 31/0525

Thermophotovoltaic systems

H02S 10/30

Photovoltaic [PV] modules including means associated with the PV module to utilise heat energy

H02S 40/44

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Semiconductor devices specially adapted for converting solar energy into electrical energy

H01L 31/00

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Solar heat collector modules

whole solar heat collectors; part of solar heat collectors, e.g. reflectors, lens or heat storages

Absorbing elements

elements for absorbing solar-ray and converting it into heat

Solar heat systems

systems having solar heat collectors as their components and using the collected heat

having two or more passages for the same working fluid layered in direction of solar-rays, e.g. having upper circulation channels connected with lower circulation channels
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Solar heat collectors having working fluid conveyed through collector, the working fluid being conveyed between plates

F24S 10/50

Solar heat collectors having working fluid conveyed through collector, the working fluid being conveyed through tubular heat absorbing conduits

F24S 10/70

having evaporator sections and condenser sections, e.g. heat pipes
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes

F28D 15/02

in the form of roof constructions (in the form of shingles or tiles F24S 20/69)
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Limiting references

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Solar heat collectors integrated in fixed constructions in the form of shingles or tiles

F24S 20/69

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Supporting structures specially adapted for roof structures of buildings for directly fixing photovoltaic modules

H02S 20/23

Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors
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Informative references

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Optical elements or systems per se

G02B

Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
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Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus not specific to apparatus provided for elsewhere

F16M 11/00

Supporting structures specially adapted for roof structures of buildings for directly fixing photovoltaic modules

H02S 20/23

Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus not specific to apparatus provided for elsewhere

F16M 11/00

Supporting structures specially adapted for roof structures of buildings for directly fixing photovoltaic modules

H02S 20/23

for tracking
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules

F24S 30/00

Supporting structures of photovoltaic modules for generation of electric power specially adapted for solar tracking systems

H02S 20/32

Arrangements for storing heat collected by solar heat collectors (working fluids forming pools or ponds F24S 10/10)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Arrangements for storing heat collected by solar heat collectors in the working fluids forming pools or ponds

F24S 10/10

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Heat storage plants or apparatus in general

F28D 20/00

characterised by absorbing coatings; characterised by surface treatment for increasing absorption
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Radiation-absorbing paints

C09D 5/32

Working fluids specially adapted for solar heat collectors
References
Informative references

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Materials for heat transfer

C09K 5/00

Arrangements for connecting the fluid circuits of solar collectors with each other or with other components, e.g. pipe connections; Fluid distributing means, e.g. headers
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Joints or fittings for pipes in general

F16L

Branch units for pipes in general

F16L 41/02

Elements for transmitting incoming solar rays and preventing outgoing heat radiation; Transparent coverings
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Solar heat collectors having working fluid conveyed through collector surrounded by transparent enclosures, e.g. evacuated solar collectors

F24S 10/40

Solar heat systems not otherwise provided for
References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Distillation or evaporation of water using solar energy

C02F 1/14

Devices for producing mechanical power from solar energy

F03G 6/00

Photovoltaic [PV] cells including means directly associated with the PV cell to utilise heat energy

H01L 31/0525

Thermophotovoltaic systems

H02S 10/30

Photovoltaic [PV] modules including means associated with the PV module to utilise heat energy

H02S 40/44

using thermosiphonic circulation
References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Solar heat collectors using working fluids using internal thermosiphonic circulation

F24S 10/90