摘要 |
This invention comprises a solar unit in the form of a window having a plurality of vanes extending thereacross connected for unitary pivotal movement relative to the frame, together with means for adjusting the vanes for the collection of solar heat in utilizing such heat to heat water or air circulated through pipes carried by the vanes and connected to suitable headers at each end of the vanes or adjustment of the vanes to permit air and light to enter the enclosure in a wall of which the window collector is mounted and to permit circulation of cold water or air through the pipes extending through the vanes to cool the interior of the enclosure, as well as to permit adjustment of the vanes in such manner as to, in effect, to close the window from the outside of the enclosure from the outside atmosphere enveloping the enclosure, and to position the vanes in such manner as to augment either the heating or cooling of the enclosure as desired.
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