Wind generator
A wind operated generator is disclosed herein having a stationary frame or base rotatably supporting at least four sets of pivotal blades intended to be driven by impinging wind currents. Each set of blades operates in unison for opening and closing air passageways between adjacent ones of the blades as the sets of blades rotate about a common vertical axis. A wind direction sensor is provided which moves into the direction of the wind, and electro-mechanical or mechanical interface networks operably couple the wind direction sensor to the respective sets of blades whereby the blades are responsive to wind direction so as to be properly feathered to propel the sets of blades. By employment of the interface network, those blades that are in position to actuate or rotate the windmill will receive the full force of the wind while other blades which are not in a position to accomplish the proper operation will be turned to permit passage of the wind thereby.
- Assignee:
- EDB-82-094249
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4186313
- OSTI ID:
- 5641232
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: Filed date 1 Mar 1978; Other Information: PAT-APPL-882377
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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