IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0715394
(2010-03-02)
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등록번호 |
US-8790068
(2014-07-29)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
13 |
초록
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The present disclosure describes a low-wind, dual-stage, vertical-axis, wind-generated power turbine comprising a structural support tower, at least four turbine assemblies stacked on top of one another within individual turbine bays, a central drive shaft connecting the turbine assemblies, a draft
The present disclosure describes a low-wind, dual-stage, vertical-axis, wind-generated power turbine comprising a structural support tower, at least four turbine assemblies stacked on top of one another within individual turbine bays, a central drive shaft connecting the turbine assemblies, a draft induction channel surrounding the drive shaft, a spiral blade running through the induction channel, a paddle turbine assembly at the base of the tower which propels the spiral blade, a blower source which powers the paddle turbine, a built-in solar system which feeds the blower, external, natural wind directional slats, and a high pressure, fluid-drive, Hydrabine turbine mechanically coupled to a transmission or CTV, coupled to a one Mega Watt output generator.
대표청구항
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1. A low-wind, vertical-axis wind turbine power generator comprising: a support tower having a centrally located assembly comprising a drive shaft therein;turbine means for rotating in response to wind, the turbine means being mounted to the drive shaft for rotation therewith;a paddle turbine assemb
1. A low-wind, vertical-axis wind turbine power generator comprising: a support tower having a centrally located assembly comprising a drive shaft therein;turbine means for rotating in response to wind, the turbine means being mounted to the drive shaft for rotation therewith;a paddle turbine assembly located at the base of the support tower and attached to the drive shaft for rotation therewith;a power generator coupled to the drive shaft for producing an output in response to rotation of the drive shaft;a blower mechanism for providing forced air to rotate the paddle turbine assembly resulting in rotation of the drive shaft even when the turbine means is not being rotated by the wind and even when the wind is blowing below a sufficient amount to achieve a predetermined minimum output of energy, thereby generating energy even when the wind is not blowing sufficiently to rotate the turbine means to produce at least at least the predetermined minimum output from the generator in response to rotation of the drive shaft,wherein the wind turbine power generator further comprises a battery configured to power the blower, and a solar energy capturing assembly configured to store captured energy in the battery for powering the blower,wherein the blower is connected to an electrical grid for selectively powering the blower, andwherein the wind turbine power generator further comprises an electronic controller for maintaining rotation of the vertical drive shaft by increasing power to the blower during periods of insufficient wind to rotate the turbine means to generate energy from the power generator to a desired threshold and decreasing power to the blower during periods of wind sufficient to rotate the turbine means to generate energy from the power generator to at least the desired threshold, andwherein the paddle turbine is enclosed and disposed below the turbine means and receives the blower air via a conduit. 2. The wind turbine power generator of claim 1 wherein the turbine structure comprises at least four turbine means stacked vertically. 3. The wind turbine power generator of claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary generator configured to power the blower. 4. The wind turbine power generator of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of wind direction slats located on an exterior surface of the support tower, said slats configured to direct wind toward the turbine means. 5. The wind turbine power generator of claim 1, wherein the centrally located assembly further comprises a draft induction channel surrounding the drive shaft. 6. The wind turbine power generator of claim 5, further comprising a plurality of wind direction slats located on an exterior surface of the support tower, said slats configured to direct wind toward the turbine means; wherein rotation of the turbine means creates a low-pressure zone drawing additional air through and over the wind direction slats and into the draft induction channel. 7. The wind turbine power generator of claim 6, wherein the centrally located assembly further comprises a helical blade attached to the drive shaft and surrounded by the draft induction channel, said helical blade configured to rotate in response to upward air movement within the induction channel. 8. The wind turbine power generator of claim 7, wherein the wind turbine power generator further comprises means for directing excess air from the blower mechanism and paddle turbine assembly into the draft induction channel to force rotation of the helical blade. 9. The wind turbine power generator of claim 1, wherein the paddle turbine assembly is disposed in a housing. 10. A low-wind, vertical-axis wind turbine power generator comprising: a central vertical drive shaft operatively coupled to a power capturing generator for producing electrical energy;a wind turbine assembly attached to the drive shaft;the wind turbine assembly comprising a plurality of turbine blades configured to be pushed by natural wind to rotate said wind turbine assembly and thereby rotate said drive shaft;a plurality of wind direction slats positioned about the circumference of the turbine assembly, said slats configured to direct natural wind toward the plurality of turbine blades to rotate the turbine assembly;a paddle turbine assembly attached to the drive shaft;a power source powering a blower mechanism; wherein said blower mechanism is configured to provide forced air to rotate the paddle turbine assembly such that the drive shaft is rotated to cause the generator to produce at least a predetermined minimum output in response to rotation of the drive shaft even when the wind is not blowing sufficiently to rotate the turbine assembly,wherein the wind turbine power generator further comprises a battery configured to power the blower, and a solar energy capturing assembly configured to store captured energy in the battery for powering the blower,wherein the blower is connected to an electrical grid for selectively powering the blower, andwherein the wind turbine power generator further comprises an electronic controller for maintaining rotation of the vertical drive shaft by increasing power to the blower during periods of insufficient wind to rotate the turbine means to generate energy from the power generator to a desired threshold and decreasing power to the blower during periods of wind sufficient to rotate the turbine means to generate energy from the power generator to at least the desired threshold, andwherein the paddle turbine is enclosed and disposed below the wind turbine blades and receives the blower air via a conduit. 11. The wind turbine power generator of claim 10, further comprising a draft induction channel surrounding the drive shaft. 12. The wind turbine power generator of claim 11, further comprising a helical blade attached to the drive shaft inside the draft induction channel. 13. The wind turbine power generator of claim 10 wherein the paddle turbine assembly is disposed in a housing. 14. A method for generating power from a vertical axis wind turbine comprising the steps of: using wind to rotate a wind turbine assembly attached to a vertical drive shaft, said drive shaft attached to a power capturing generator;using a paddle turbine assembly attached to the drive shaft to rotate the drive shaft when there is insufficient wind to rotate the turbine assembly such that the generator produces at least a predetermined minimum output in response to rotation of the drive shaft;wherein the secondary paddle turbine assembly is rotated by forced air from a blower selectively powered by at least one of a rechargeable battery, a solar energy capturing assembly, an auxiliary generator, and an electrical grid such that the generator produces at least the predetermined minimum output even though there is insufficient wind to produce the predetermined minimum output, andwherein the paddle turbine assembly is disposed in a housing, and the step of rotating the paddle turbine assembly comprises blowing the forced air onto the paddle turbine assembly located in the housing,wherein the battery is configured to power the blower, and a solar energy capturing assembly is configured to store captured energy in the battery for powering the blower, and the blower is connected to an electrical grid for selectively powering the blower, andwherein the wind turbine power generator further comprises an electronic controller, and there is a step of maintaining rotation of the vertical drive shaft by increasing power to the blower during periods of insufficient wind to rotate the wind turbine assembly to generate energy from the power generator to a desired threshold and decreasing power to the blower during periods of wind sufficient to rotate the wind turbine assembly to generate energy from the power generator to at least the desired threshold, and wherein the paddle turbine is enclosed and disposed below the wind turbine assembly and receives the blower air via a conduit. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of directing wind onto the wind turbine assembly using a plurality of wind direction slats. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising the steps of directing the forced air from the blower to rotate a helical blade attached to the drive shaft and surrounded by an induction channel to rotate the drive shaft when there is insufficient natural wind to rotate the wind turbine assembly.
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