Solar energy collecting and compounding device

Abstract

A solar collection device is disclosed. The device includes mirrors for intensifying the collected solar energy. The output of the mirrors can be used to heat air or water or other fluids as well as ores or solids. In addition, artificial light can be used to supplement the solar energy.

1 ) A solar energy collecting system comprising:
 a) A collecting optical device for collecting solar energy with a first focal point wherein the collecting optical device functions to intensify the solar energy by focusing the solar energy at the first focal point;   b) A first paraboloidal mirror with a second focal point for receiving the solar energy from the collecting optical device at the first focal point wherein the first paraboloidal mirror further intensifies the solar energy by receiving the solar energy at the second focal point and then outputs and redirects the solar energy;   c) An intensifying optical device assembly with a third focal point for receiving the redirected solar energy from the first paraboloidal mirror for intensifying the solar energy and redirecting the solar energy to a third focal point whereby the solar energy can be utilized for heating purposes; and   d) A tracking system such that the collecting optical device and the first paraboloidal mirror will rotate during daylight hours to follow the sun and optimize the collection of solar energy.   
     
     
         2 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 1  wherein the intensifying optical device assembly further comprises a series of parabolic cylinders and flat mirrors concentrically disposed inside a cylinder whereby the redirected solar energy from the intensifying mirror assembly is directed to the third focal point. 
     
     
         3 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 1  wherein the system further comprises an artificial light source for use when solar energy is not available. 
     
     
         4 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 3  wherein the artificial light source comprises an incandescent light source. 
     
     
         5 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 3  when the artificial light source comprises a plasma nozzle. 
     
     
         6 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 2  whereby the collecting optical device comprises a fresnel lens. 
     
     
         7 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 2  whereby the collecting optical device comprises a second paraboloidal mirror. 
     
     
         8 ) A solar energy collecting system comprising:
 a) A first optical collecting device for collecting solar energy with a first focal point where the first optical device functions to intensify the solar energy by focusing the solar energy at the first focal point and then redirecting the solar energy from the first focal point;   b) A paraboloidal mirror with a second focal point for receiving the redirected solar energy from the first optical device at the second focal point wherein the paraboloidal mirror further intensifies the solar energy by focusing the solar energy from the second focal point and produces and redirects a parallel stream of solar energy to an intensifying solar device;   c) An intensifying optical device with a third focal point for receiving the redirected solar energy from the second optical device for intensifying the solar energy and redirecting the solar energy to a third focal point whereby the solar energy can be utilized for heating purposes; and   d) A tracking system such that the first parabolic mirror and the second parabolic mirror will rotate during daylight hours to follow the sun and optimize the collection of solar energy.   
     
     
         9 ) A solar energy collecting system comprising a plurality of solar energy collecting units wherein each of the solar energy collecting units comprise:
 a) A collecting optical device for collecting solar energy with a first focal point wherein the collecting optical device functions to intensify the solar energy by focusing the solar energy at the first focal point and then redirecting the solar energy from the first focal point;   b) A paraboloidal mirror with a second focal point for receiving the solar energy from the collecting optical device at the first focal point wherein the paraboloidal mirror further intensifies the solar energy by focusing the solar energy at the second focal point and then outputs a parallel stream of solar energy from the second focal point;   c) An intensifying optical device with a third focal point for receiving the solar energy from the paraboloidal mirror for intensifying the solar energy and redirecting the solar energy to a third focal point;   
       wherein each of the plurality of solar energy collecting units redirect the solar energy from each of the third focal points to a paraboloidal mirror with a fourth focal point whereby the solar energy at the fourth focal point can be used for heating purposes. 
     
     
         10 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 9  wherein the optical collecting device comprises a second paraboloidal mirror. 
     
     
         11 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 9  wherein the optical collecting device comprises a fresnel lens. 
     
     
         12 ) solar energy collecting system of  claim 9  wherein the intensifying optical device assembly further comprises a series of parabolic cylinders and flat mirrors concentrically disposed inside a cylinder whereby the redirected solar energy from the intensifying mirror assembly is directed to the third focal point.