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公开(公告)号:US20090308984A1
公开(公告)日:2009-12-17
申请号:US12375215
申请日:2007-07-30
Applicant: Corwin Hardham , Johannes Van Niekerk , Kevin D. Johnson , Daniel W. Meyers , Gregory C. Ashton
Inventor: Corwin Hardham , Johannes Van Niekerk , Kevin D. Johnson , Daniel W. Meyers , Gregory C. Ashton
CPC classification number: B64C31/06 , B63B35/7976 , B63B35/816 , B64C2031/065 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T403/27
Abstract: A towable lift system and components and accessories therefore, particularly for use in sports and recreational activities coupling the airfoil to a rider.
Abstract translation: 因此,可拖动的升降机系统及部件和附件特别用于将翼型件与骑手相结合的运动和娱乐活动。
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公开(公告)号:US20090072092A1
公开(公告)日:2009-03-19
申请号:US11901262
申请日:2007-09-13
Applicant: Saul Griffith , Peter Lynn , Don Montague , Corwin Hardham
Inventor: Saul Griffith , Peter Lynn , Don Montague , Corwin Hardham
IPC: B64C31/06
Abstract: A kite is disclosed. The kite comprises a first control element coupled to the kite in a first tether-force configuration, wherein the first control element is used to maintain controlled flight of the kite in the first tether-force configuration during a power generating phase. The kite further comprises a second control element coupled to the kite in a second tether-force configuration, wherein the second control element is used to maintain controlled flight of the kite in the second tether-force configuration during a recovery phase, and wherein during the recovery phase a tether force associated with the second tether-force configuration is reduced as compared to the tether force associated with the first tether-force configuration during the power generating phase
Abstract translation: 风筝被披露。 风筝包括以第一系绳力配置耦合到风筝的第一控制元件,其中第一控制元件用于在发电阶段期间将风筝的控制飞行保持在第一系绳力配置中。 风筝还包括以第二系绳力构造耦合到风筝的第二控制元件,其中第二控制元件用于在恢复阶段期间将风筝的控制飞行保持在第二系绳力构造中,并且其中在 与在发电阶段期间与第一系绳力构造相关联的系绳力相比,恢复阶段与第二系绳力构造相关联的系绳力减小
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公开(公告)号:US20090033098A1
公开(公告)日:2009-02-05
申请号:US11890313
申请日:2007-08-03
Applicant: Saul Griffith , Wensheng Hua , Corwin Hardham , Peter Lynn , Jim McBride
Inventor: Saul Griffith , Wensheng Hua , Corwin Hardham , Peter Lynn , Jim McBride
IPC: F03D9/00
CPC classification number: F03D7/00 , B63H9/0685 , B63J3/04 , F03D5/00 , F05B2240/92 , F05B2240/921 , F05B2240/922 , F05B2270/324 , Y02E10/70 , Y02E10/723 , Y02E10/725
Abstract: A power generation system is disclosed. The power generation system comprises a kite connected to a line. The line is alternatively let out during a traction phase and recovered during a recovery phase. A power extractor connected to the line to extract power during the traction phase. And, a power extraction controller configured to target a preferred traction phase line velocity and a preferred recovery phase line velocity.
Abstract translation: 公开了发电系统。 发电系统包括连接到线路的风筝。 线路在牵引阶段可选地放出,并在恢复阶段恢复。 在牵引阶段连接到线路上的电力提取器以提取电力。 而且,功率提取控制器被配置为瞄准优选的牵引相线速度和优选的恢复相线速度。
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公开(公告)号:US08093731B2
公开(公告)日:2012-01-10
申请号:US11983427
申请日:2007-11-07
Applicant: Colin Bulthaup , Saul Griffith , Dan Goldwater , Corwin Hardham , George Homsy , Eric Wilhelm , Brian Warshawsky , Mitch Heinrich , Michael Lin , John Lewis
Inventor: Colin Bulthaup , Saul Griffith , Dan Goldwater , Corwin Hardham , George Homsy , Eric Wilhelm , Brian Warshawsky , Mitch Heinrich , Michael Lin , John Lewis
CPC classification number: H02K7/1853 , A63B21/0053
Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system comprises a string configured to be pulled. The electric power generation system further comprises a bobbin configured to rotate when the string is unwound from the bobbin. The electric power generation system further comprises an electric power generator having a rotor. The rotor is configured to rotate such that the ratio of number of rotations of the rotor and the bobbin is 1:1 when the string is being pulled.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种发电系统。 发电系统包括被配置为被拉动的串。 所述发电系统还包括:筒管,被构造成当所述线从所述筒管展开时旋转。 发电系统还包括具有转子的发电机。 转子被配置为旋转,使得当拉动绳索时转子和线轴的转数比为1:1。
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公开(公告)号:US08013457B2
公开(公告)日:2011-09-06
申请号:US11983423
申请日:2007-11-07
Applicant: Colin Bulthaup , Saul Griffith , Dan Goldwater , Corwin Hardham , George Homsy , Eric Wilhelm
Inventor: Colin Bulthaup , Saul Griffith , Dan Goldwater , Corwin Hardham , George Homsy , Eric Wilhelm
CPC classification number: H02K7/1853 , A63B21/0053
Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system includes: a first string and a second string configured to be pulled; a first portion of a bobbin configured to rotate in a direction when the first string is unwound from the bobbin as the first string is pulled; a second portion of a bobbin configured to rotate in the direction when the second string is unwound from the bobbin as the second string is pulled; and an electric power generator having a rotor wherein the rotor is mechanically coupled to the bobbin. The pulling of the second string causes the first string to retract and the pulling of the first string causes the second string to retract.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种发电系统。 发电系统包括:第一串和被配置为被拉动的第二串; 线轴的第一部分构造成当第一弦线被拉动时在第一弦线从线轴展开时沿着方向旋转; 线轴的第二部分构造成当第二弦线被拉动时在第二弦线从筒管展开时沿着该方向旋转; 以及具有转子的发电机,其中转子机械地联接到线轴。 第二串的拉动导致第一弦缩回并且第一弦的拉动导致第二弦缩回。
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公开(公告)号:US20080157536A1
公开(公告)日:2008-07-03
申请号:US11983426
申请日:2007-11-07
Applicant: Colin Bulthaup , Saul Griffith , Dan Goldwater , Corwin Hardham , George Homsy , Eric Wilhelm , Brian Warshawsky , Mitch Heinrich , Michael Lin , Benji Rappoport , Jon Thomas
Inventor: Colin Bulthaup , Saul Griffith , Dan Goldwater , Corwin Hardham , George Homsy , Eric Wilhelm , Brian Warshawsky , Mitch Heinrich , Michael Lin , Benji Rappoport , Jon Thomas
CPC classification number: H02K7/1853 , A63B21/0053
Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system includes: a string configured to be pulled; a bobbin configured to rotate when the string is unwound from the bobbin as the string is pulled; an electric power generator having a rotor wherein the rotor is mechanically coupled to the bobbin; and a case containing the bobbin and the electric power generator, wherein the case configured with an integral anchoring attachment.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种发电系统。 发电系统包括:被配置为被拉动的串; 被配置为当所述绳被拉动时所述绳索从所述筒管展开时转动; 具有转子的发电机,其中所述转子机械地联接到所述线轴; 以及包含所述线轴和所述发电机的壳体,其中,所述壳体配置有一体的锚固附接件。
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公开(公告)号:US20100295303A1
公开(公告)日:2010-11-25
申请号:US12454853
申请日:2009-05-21
Applicant: Damon Vander Lind , Becker Van Niekerk , Corwin Hardham
Inventor: Damon Vander Lind , Becker Van Niekerk , Corwin Hardham
CPC classification number: B64C39/022 , B64C39/024 , F03D5/00 , F03D13/20 , F05B2240/921 , G01S15/88 , G01S17/88 , Y02E10/70 , Y02E10/725 , Y02E10/728
Abstract: A system for power generation comprises a wing, a turbine, a tether, and a tether tension sensor. The wing is for generating lift. The turbine is coupled to the wing and is used for generating power from rotation of a propeller or for generating thrust using the propeller. One end of the tether is coupled to the wing. The tether tension sensor is for determining a tension of the tether.
Abstract translation: 用于发电的系统包括机翼,涡轮机,系绳和系绳张力传感器。 机翼用于产生电梯。 涡轮联接到机翼,并用于从螺旋桨的旋转产生动力或用于使用螺旋桨产生推力。 系绳的一端连接到机翼。 系绳张力传感器用于确定系绳的张力。
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公开(公告)号:US20080128558A1
公开(公告)日:2008-06-05
申请号:US11927344
申请日:2007-10-29
Applicant: Corwin Hardham , Johannes Van Niekerk
Inventor: Corwin Hardham , Johannes Van Niekerk
CPC classification number: B63B35/7979 , B63B35/817 , B63B2035/735 , Y10S244/901 , Y10S244/904
Abstract: For use with towable airfoils used to supply lift to a towed rider to assist with jumping in sports and recreation, a handle system having one or more control lines for coupling to the airfoil, and a line for coupling the handle to a tow vehicle, the one or more control lines and line for coupling to the tow vehicle being coupled together by a tension translation mechanism that divides the tension from the line for the tow vehicle to the one or more control lines by a predetermined factor, which typically would be other than 1:1. The handle system may further include an engagement mechanism for engaging the one or more control lines to lock or brake a line.
Abstract translation: 为了使用用于向拖曳的乘客提供电梯以协助跳跃运动和娱乐的可拖动翼型件,具有用于联接到翼型件的一个或多个控制线的手柄系统和用于将手柄连接到拖车车辆的线, 一个或多个控制线和用于联接到牵引车辆的线通过张力平移机构联接在一起,所述张力平移机构将牵引车辆的线路的张力与一个或多个控制线路分开预定的因子,该预定系数通常将不同于 1:1。 手柄系统还可以包括用于接合一个或多个控制线以锁定或制动线的接合机构。
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公开(公告)号:US07847426B1
公开(公告)日:2010-12-07
申请号:US11903521
申请日:2007-09-20
Applicant: Saul Griffith , Peter Lynn , Corwin Hardham
Inventor: Saul Griffith , Peter Lynn , Corwin Hardham
IPC: F03D9/00
CPC classification number: F03D1/00 , F03D3/00 , F03D9/25 , F03D13/20 , F05B2240/921 , Y02E10/728 , Y02E10/74
Abstract: A wind power generating system is disclosed. The wind power generating system comprises a plurality of blades to capture wind energy; a shaft coupled to the plurality of blades, and a power extractor for extracting power from the rotation of the plurality of blades. A rotation of the plurality of blades occurs in response to the captured wind energy, and a lift force is generated from the captured wind energy by the plurality of blades that is substantially along the shaft.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种风力发电系统。 风力发电系统包括多个叶片以捕获风能; 耦合到所述多个叶片的轴,以及用于从所述多个叶片的旋转中提取动力的功率提取器。 响应于所捕获的风能而发生多个叶片的旋转,并且通过基本上沿着轴的多个叶片从所捕获的风能产生提升力。
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公开(公告)号:US20090289148A1
公开(公告)日:2009-11-26
申请号:US12154685
申请日:2008-05-23
Applicant: Saul Griffith , Peter Lynn , Don Montague , Corwin Hardham
Inventor: Saul Griffith , Peter Lynn , Don Montague , Corwin Hardham
IPC: B64C31/06
CPC classification number: F03D5/00 , B63H9/0685 , B63H9/08 , B63H2009/0692 , D07B5/005 , F05B2240/917 , F05B2240/921 , Y02E10/70 , Y02E10/728
Abstract: A tether for a kite wind power system is disclosed. The tether has a cross-section that is designed to have less aerodynamic drag than a tether with a circular-shaped cross-section.
Abstract translation: 公开了风筝风力发电系统的系绳。 系绳具有被设计为具有比具有圆形横截面的系绳更少的空气动力学阻力的横截面。
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