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[0020] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0021] Fig. 1 illustrates schematic diagram of solar panel with light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Fig. 2 illustrates arrangement of top light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors in a portable three-way compatible solar tracking system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Fig. 3 illustrates front view of portable three-way compatible solar tracking system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Fig. 4 illustrates side view of portable three-way compatible solar tracking system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0025] Fig. 5 illustrates block diagram of portable three-way compatible solar tracking system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] The figure depicts embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
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[0027] While the embodiments of the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof have been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[0028] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, system, assembly that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.
[0029] The present subject matter relates to a system for three-way solar tracker compatible with any weather locations so as to eliminate obstacles faced by the solar panel when the sun rays are perpendicular, and thus acquiring maximum solar radiations irrespective of the sun`s varying position.
[0030] The present invention relates to a portable three-way compatible solar tracking system having the object of eliminate the obstacles faced by the solar panel. The obstacles could be high rise object (building, tree, etc.) or the changing latitudes of the sun during winters and summers. In order to overcome these primary problems faced after the installation of the panels a concept of third axis which could help in the height adjustment of the panels in developed. In addition, the solar panel works efficiently and collects the maximum solar radiations during the sunset and sunrise hours also, which is difficult to materialize in the case of fixed solar panels, and single-axis system. The inclusion of third axis generates more output as compared to the standard fixed solar panels, single- axis and double axis solar tracking systems. Thus the concept of acquiring maximum solar radiations right from the sunrise till the sunset, irrespective of the sun’s varying position (summers and winters) is the main ideology of this technology.
[0031] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0032] Reference may be made to Figure 1 illustrating schematic diagram of solar panel with LDRs, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The solar tracking system (100) has a first set of light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors (1) mounted on top of a solar panel (3); and a second LDR sensor (2) connected at bottom of the solar panel (3).
[0033] Reference may be made to Figure 2 illustrating arrangement of top LDR sensors in a portable three-way compatible solar tracking system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The first set of light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors (1) are provided with two light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors for the movement of horizontal axis and the other two light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors for the movement of vertical axis both are given as inputs to a microcontroller which will rotate the solar panel (3) to an exact position through the servo motors (4, 5).
[0034] Reference may be made to Figure 3 illustrating front view of portable three-way compatible solar tracking system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The solar tracking system (100) includes a horizontal rod (8) which is mechanically coupled with a servo motor (4); and two vertical aluminum bars (9) mechanically supported by a circular disc (10) which is mounted on shaft of servo motor (5). The solar panel (3) is supported on the horizontal rod (8) which is mounted on the two vertical aluminum bars (9). The scissors lift (7) moves on a mechanical track (13). The circular disc (10) may rotate up to 180 degrees.
[0035] Reference may be made to Figure 4 illustrating side view of portable three-way compatible solar tracking system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The first set of LDR sensors (1) is connected to the horizontal rod (8) for changing a vertical angle of the solar panel (3), wherein the first set of LDR sensors (1) produce respective output signals to drive the servo motor (4). The second LDR sensor (2) is fixed with a support (12) for changing a horizontal angle of the solar panel (3), wherein the second LDR sensor (2) produces output signals to drive the servo motor (5) such that the solar panel (3) is at range of 10-20 watt.
[0036] In accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter relates to that the solar tracking system (100) includes the second light detecting resistor (LDR) sensor (2) produces respective another output signals to drive a DC motor (6) which is mounted on a support (11) for the operation of the scissors lift (7) which means the second light detecting resistor (LDR) sensor (2) detects the shading based on the commands, therefore the DC motor (6) is provided to move upward or downward of the solar panel (3) using fasteners (14) i.e. screws. In this structure is mounted on the scissors lift (7) which is coupled to the DC motor (6). DC motor (6) is controlled by the signals of bottom LDR (2) with the help of relay (10).
[0037] Accordingly, the third axis is basically the vertical upward and downward motion of the setup. This uplifting is done with the help of scissors lift (7) and the DC motor (6). The DC motor (6) is connected at the bottom for convenience. The automatic control is achieved through Arduino UNO and suitable connections are made. The first set of LDR sensors (1) are mounted on the top of the solar panel (3), which rotate the solar panel (3) to track the solar radiation. Sun position can be calculated from the brightness of the lights sensors algorithm and send the signals through Arduino UNO to the servo motors (4, 5) to trace the sun movement.
[0038] Reference may be made to Figure 5 illustrating block diagram of portable three-way compatible solar tracking system (100). The block diagram for the solar tracking system (100) is provided at the arrangement and rotational movement thereof.
[0039] In accordance with advantages of the present subject matter as compared with the existing devices. The present invention is to eliminate the obstacles faced by the solar panel when the sun rays aren’t perpendicular to it. The solar panel works efficiently and collects the maximum solar radiations during the sunset and sunrise hours also, which is difficult to materialize in the case of fixed solar panels, and single-axis system. In case of double-axis solar tracking, solar panel moves in such a way that remove the shading but sun beam is not vertical to solar panel, in result of decrease the output power. The inclusion of third axis generates more output as compared to the standard fixed solar panels, single-axis and double axis solar tracking systems. Thus the concept of acquiring maximum solar radiations right from the sunrise till the sunset, irrespective of the sun’s varying position (summers and winters) is the main ideology of this technology.
[0040] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
[0041] It will be further appreciated that functions or structures of a plurality of components or steps may be combined into a single component or step, or the functions or structures of one-step or component may be split among plural steps or components. The present invention contemplates all of these combinations. Unless stated otherwise, dimensions and geometries of the various structures depicted herein are not intended to be restrictive of the invention, and other dimensions or geometries are possible. In addition, while a feature of the present invention may have been described in the context of only one of the illustrated embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments, for any given application. It will also be appreciated from the above that the fabrication of the unique structures herein and the operation thereof also constitute methods in accordance with the present invention. The present invention also encompasses intermediate and end products resulting from the practice of the methods herein. The use of “comprising” or “including” also contemplates embodiments that “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the recited feature.
[0042] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.
,CLAIMS:I Claim:
1. A portable three-way compatible solar tracker system (100), comprises of:
two vertical aluminum bars (9);
a horizontal rod (8) which is configured to mount the two vertical aluminum bars (9);
a solar panel (3) mounted on a radial axis located between the two vertical aluminum bars (9);
a set of light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors (1) mounted on top of the solar panel (3) for changing a vertical angle and horizontal angle of the solar panel (3), wherein the set of light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors (1) produce respective output signals to drive the first servo motor (4) & second servo motor (5);

wherein the bottom mounted light detecting resistor (LDR) sensor (2) produces respective another output signals to drive a DC motor (6) which is mounted on a support (11) for the operation of a scissors lift (7) which means the second light detecting resistor (LDR) sensor (2) detects the shading based on the commands, therefore the DC motor (6) is provided to move upward or downward of the solar panel (3) using fasteners (14).
2. The portable three-way compatible solar tracker system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the horizontal rod (8) is mechanically coupled with the servo motor (4).
3. The portable three-way compatible solar tracker system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two vertical aluminum bars (9) mechanically supported by a circular disc (10) which is mounted on a shaft of the servo motor (5).
4. The portable three-way compatible solar tracker system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the scissors lift (7) moves on a mechanical track (13).
5. The portable three-way compatible solar tracker system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the solar panel (3) is at range of 10-20 watt.
6. The portable three-way compatible solar tracker system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the circular disc (10) may rotate up to 180 degrees.
7. The portable three-way compatible solar tracker system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors (1) are provided with two light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors for the movement of horizontal axis and the other two light detecting resistor (LDR) sensors for the movement of vertical axis.
8. The portable three-way compatible solar tracker system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fasteners (14) are screws.