David Nelson Gorman
Engineers at Red Rock Dr, Palmer Lake, CO
License number
Colorado 12774
Issued Date
Sep 21, 1974
Renew Date
May 1, 2003
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 2005
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
5031 W Red Rock Dr, Palmer Lake, CO 80118
Professional information
Method Of Making Combination Curved-Lightweight Mirror Module
US Patent:
4468848, Sep 4, 1984
Filed:
Mar 8, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/355855
Inventors:
Alfred J. Anderson - Littleton CO
David N. Gorman - Larkspur CO
James G. Halford - Littleton CO
Robert J. Thomas - Littleton CO
David N. Gorman - Larkspur CO
James G. Halford - Littleton CO
Robert J. Thomas - Littleton CO
Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Company - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
B23P 1900
US Classification:
29526R
Abstract:
What are disclosed are method and apparatus improvements in a heliostat for reflecting solar energy onto a collector, the heliostat having a main support structure with pivoting and tilting motors and controls and mirror modules for reflecting the solar energy. The improvement is characterized by one of a combination, or curved, or lightweight mirror module in which the curved mirror focuses the energy more precisely, attenuates differential expansion due to temperature change, yet is simple and economical to build and is light enough in weight to enable building larger modules for the heliostats, as well as building larger heliostats. The specific improvement is characterized by a curved mirror formed over a plurality of templates with longitudinal support beams holding it into the predetermined curvature with transversely extending structural beams and attachment bolt for attaching it to the heliostat. Also disclosed are specific preferred methods steps and structural components.
Method Of Making A Curved Mirror Module
US Patent:
4468849, Sep 4, 1984
Filed:
Mar 8, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/356105
Inventors:
Alfred J. Anderson - Littleton CO
David N. Gorman - Larkspur CO
James G. Halford - Littleton CO
Robert J. Thomas - Littleton CO
David N. Gorman - Larkspur CO
James G. Halford - Littleton CO
Robert J. Thomas - Littleton CO
Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Company - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
B23P 1900
US Classification:
29526R
Abstract:
What are disclosed are method and apparatus improvements in a heliostat for reflecting solar energy onto a collector, the heliostat having a main support structure with pivoting and tilting motors and controls and mirror modules for reflecting the solar energy. The improvement is characterized by one of a combination, or curved, or lightweight mirror module in which the curved mirror focuses the energy more precisely, attenuates differential expansion due to temperature change, yet is simple and economical to build and is light enough in weight to enable building larger modules for the heliostats, as well as building larger heliostats. The specific improvement is characterized by a curved mirror formed over a plurality of templates with longitudinal support beams holding it into the predetermined curvature with transversely extending structural beams and attachment bolt for attaching it to the heliostat. Also disclosed are specific preferred methods steps and structural components.