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Clutch-controlled, wind-operated, power producing propeller

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OSTI ID:7358225
A clutch-controlled, wind-operated, multibladed power producing propeller includes a plurality of propeller blades mounted on a hub for rotation about a power output shaft, a clutch connected between the hub and output shaft and operable to remain disengaged until the propeller blades attain a predetermined speed of rotation. The clutch then engages to transmit power from the propeller to the output shaft. (Official Gazette)
Assignee:
TIC; EDB-76-033960; ERA-01-012894
Patent Number(s):
US 3891347
OSTI ID:
7358225
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English