WINDOW AS SOLAR HVAC PORTAL

摘要

Described are a cooperating solar energy collector panel and an energy converter, at least one of which is adapted to fit within a window opening. Preferably, the solar collector panel and/or energy converter are movable into or within the window opening to allow for the window to still be able to open to let in fresh air, or be free from obstruction to permit entry of light or a view to the outdoors when the solar collector panel and/or energy converter are not in use. In one version, the solar collector panel is adapted to be remote from the window opening, for example, on the top of an awning above the window opening. The bottom of the awning in this case may be adapted to contain an energy converter which may be moved into the window opening to distribute heat into a building.

主权项

1. A solar energy collector and energy converter combination comprising:
a solar energy collector operatively connected to an energy converter for a building, with at least one of said collector and said converter being adapted to be movable within a window opening of said building, said solar energy collector providing energy for said converter.