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Windmill blade stalling and speed control device

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OSTI ID:6677158
The windmill stalling and speed control device is mounted in the blade supporting hub of a windmill and is operative in response to blade rotation induced by a blade pitch control unit. The device includes a biasing assembly mounted to oppose blade rotation in at least one direction and a stage adjustment unit which operates to aid the biasing unit and increase the opposition to blade rotation when the windmill hub and blades reach and remain within predetermined speed ranges.
Assignee:
EDB-83-015482
Patent Number(s):
US 4352633
OSTI ID:
6677158
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English