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The rotor generator includes an elongated generally cylindrically shaped framework. An elongated rotor is longitudinally aligned within the framework and is rotatably mounted therein. The rotor has a plurality of curved blades which are capable of causing rotation of the rotor when there is fluid fl

The rotor generator includes an elongated generally cylindrically shaped framework. An elongated rotor is longitudinally aligned within the framework and is rotatably mounted therein. The rotor has a plurality of curved blades which are capable of causing rotation of the rotor when there is fluid flow, such as water or air current. The rotor has a magnetic characteristic which may be provided by attaching magnets to the rotor blades or magnetizing the blades themselves. A plurality of wires are mounted on the framework about the rotor so that when the rotor is rotated electrical current is induced in the wires. Apparatus is provided for collecting the induced electrical current so that the electrical current can be provided for power purposes, such as charging a battery. With this arrangement the rotor generator can be placed on the bottom of the ocean where there is current flow, and utilized for charging a battery which may in turn power oceanographic equipment.

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A rotor generator which is adapted to be operated in a moving fluid environment comprising: a rotor which has a plurality of blades; each blade including magnetized means; a plurality of conducting wires; framework means arranging the conducting wires about the rotor, for location in the moving flui

A rotor generator which is adapted to be operated in a moving fluid environment comprising: a rotor which has a plurality of blades; each blade including magnetized means; a plurality of conducting wires; framework means arranging the conducting wires about the rotor, for location in the moving fluid environment with the wires extending substantially perpendicular to the prevailing direction of fluid flow; the framework means also arranging the wires with spaces therebetween so that moving fluid will impinge on the blades; means for rotatably mounting the rotor within the framework so that moving fluid will rotate the rotor and cause electrical current to be induced in the conducting wires; and means for collecting the induced electrical current so that the electrical current can be provided for power purposes.