Apparatus for converting solar energy into mechanical energy

摘要: An apparatus for producing mechanical energy utilizing the sun's rays is disclosed. The includes a continuously rotating structure having plurality of thermally actuated pump units, consisting temperature sensitive cell and piston assembly, mounted thereon. A focusing means concentrates solar on number cells causing expansion material contained in each cell, resulting extension rod, compression cylinder within assembly transfer fluid therein to high pressure accumulator operating hydraulic motors or like. When rotated from under means, cools decrease volume expansible retraction rod enter reservoir. unit thus prepared another cycle operation beginning when rotatable has completed full revolution again exposed focused sun.