Wind turbine generator
An electric energy generator is described that is driven by a wind- actuated turbine rotor rotatably supported on a vertically disposed sleeve telescoped over and journaled on a rigid upright supporting post. The rotor includes a plurality of vertically disposed louvers capable of independert pivotal movement about a vertical axis at the inner edge thereof for orientation in radial relation to the rotational axis of the rotor or substantially tangertial so that wind will effectively drive the rotor. The rotor is also provided with lift wings on the upper surface thereof that may include stabflizers and shock absorbers fastened to the edge of the wings and the outer edge of the louver support to support part of the load as the rotor whirls in the air providing a floating power device. A wing assembly, which may be hollow and filled with helium gas to reduce the load, is supported on the sleeve above the rotor and includes propeller assemblies mounted thereon to operate the rotor during periods of no wind or only a very slight wind. Governor cortrol means is provided for selectively latching the louvers in tangential relation to the path of movement thereof to prevert the rotor from over-speeding during periods of high wind. Gear assemblies are provided for rotating genenators to provide an electrical output that can be used for various purposes thereby utilizing the wind power to produce electrical energy that can be used for various purposes. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-028847
- Assignee:
- TIC; NSA-29-028847
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3793530
- OSTI ID:
- 4315364
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 1972 Apr 19; Other Information: F03d9/00. Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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