公开(公告)号：US10024307B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15009538

申请日：2016-01-28

申请人： Douglas Spriggs Selsam

发明人： Douglas Spriggs Selsam

IPC分类号： F03D1/02 ,  F03D1/06 ,  F03D7/02 ,  F03D9/00 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D15/20 ,  F03D3/00 ,  F03D15/10 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D9/25

CPC分类号： F03D15/20 ,  F03D1/025 ,  F03D1/065 ,  F03D1/0666 ,  F03D3/002 ,  F03D7/0204 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D15/10 ,  F05B2210/16 ,  F05B2240/212 ,  F05B2240/91 ,  F05B2240/911 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/96 ,  F05B2250/25 ,  F05B2250/314 ,  F05B2260/40 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

摘要： Multiple horizontal axis type rotors are coaxially attached along the upper section of an elongate torque transmitting tower/driveshaft. The tower/driveshaft projects upward from a cantilevered bearing means, and is bent downwind, until the rotors become sufficiently aligned with the wind to rotate the entire tower/driveshaft. Power is drawn from the shaft at the base. Surface mount, subsurface mount, and marine installations, including a sailboat, are disclosed. Blade-to-blade lashing, and vertical axis rotor blades may also be included. Vertical and horizontal axis type rotor blades may be interconnected along the length of the tower/driveshaft to form a structural lattice, and the central shaft may even be eliminated. Aerodynamic lifting bodies or tails, buoyant lifting bodies, buoyant rotor blades, and methods of influencing the tilt of the rotors, can help elevate the structure. This wind turbine can have as few as one single moving part.

公开(公告)号：US09759194B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14756858

申请日：2015-10-23

申请人： John Tucciarone

发明人： John Tucciarone

IPC分类号： F03D9/00 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/35 ,  F03D3/00 ,  F03D3/04 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D13/20

CPC分类号： F03D9/007 ,  F03D3/005 ,  F03D3/04 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F03D13/20 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  H02J7/355 ,  H02K7/183 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

摘要： A portable generator includes: a case having a front, symmetrical air-foil shaped sidewalls, Kamm tail rear and flat base; a wind turbine; a telescoping shaft hingedly connected to the case base for supporting the wind turbine, in a horizontal and a range of vertical positions for receiving wind without the case; an offset air entrance hole within the case front for directing ambient air towards the wind turbine when in the case; an elliptical, funnel-shaped channel extending from the air entrance hole towards the turbine blades capturing the wind from the air entrance hole and directing it towards the turbine blade assembly; an air escape hole within the case rear for directing air out of the case; ties for holding the pole in a vertical position; one or more batteries for supplying DC power to an AC inverter; an inverter DC for converting AC from the generator unit; a solar array for augmenting and supplying DC power to the batteries; the AC inverter to supply energy to AC electrical equipment; an electrical outlet connected to the inverter; and, a hinged somewhat rounded cover for the case that in horizontal position forms a water tight seal with the sidewalls for the case and in vertical position allows for redirection of the solar array. The cover is secured to the case via a locking hinge arrangement. The case also includes retractable wheels and handle to allow for removal and relocation of the power generator.

公开(公告)号：US09690299B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14651597

申请日：2013-04-10

申请人： Minesto AB

发明人： Anders Movert ,  Per Hillerborg

IPC分类号： G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F03B17/06 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/25

CPC分类号： G05D1/0866 ,  B64C39/022 ,  F03B17/06 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D5/005 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D13/22 ,  F05B2210/16 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/97 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/38 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/728

摘要： The invention relates to a method for control of a flying wing. The flying wing is arranged to be controlled to move along a predetermined trajectory by means of a fluid stream passing a wing of the flying wing. The flying wing comprises at least one control surface for controlling the movement of the flying wing along the predetermined trajectory. The flying wing is positioned in a reference frame where the x-axis is directed horizontally along a level L above which the flying wing moves, the y-axis is perpendicular to the x-axis in a vertical direction and the z-axis is perpendicular to the x-axis along the level L in a direction along the principal direction of the fluid stream. The invention further relates to a system comprising a flying wing and a computer-readable medium for use with a flying wing.

公开(公告)号：US09643721B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14643200

申请日：2015-03-10

申请人： David Brian Schaefer

发明人： David Brian Schaefer

IPC分类号： B64C31/06 ,  B64C39/02 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/00 ,  H02K7/18

CPC分类号： B64C39/022 ,  B64C31/06 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/007 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/92 ,  H02K7/1853 ,  H02S10/12 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/728

摘要： Airborne devices for generating power in a crosswind power generating phase, including a body and at least one non-planar wing. A control system directs the airborne device to follow a predetermined flight path of increasing altitude during the crosswind power generating phase. Wind energy conversion systems and methods including an airborne device, a tether, a generator, and a control system that directs the airborne device to follow a predetermined flight path including a crosswind power generating phase.

公开(公告)号：US20170114776A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US14756858

申请日：2015-10-23

申请人： John Tucciarone

发明人： John Tucciarone

IPC分类号： F03D9/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D3/00 ,  F03D3/04 ,  F03D9/30 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02J7/35

CPC分类号： F03D9/007 ,  F03D3/005 ,  F03D3/04 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F03D13/20 ,  H02J7/0068 ,  H02J7/355 ,  H02K7/183 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

摘要： A portable generator includes: a case having a front, symmetrical air-foil shaped sidewalls, Kamm tail rear and flat base; a wind turbine; a telescoping shaft hingedly connected to the case base for supporting the wind turbine, in a horizontal and a range of vertical positions for receiving wind without the case; an offset air entrance hole within the case front for directing ambient air towards the wind turbine when in the case; an elliptical, funnel-shaped channel extending from the air entrance hole towards the turbine blades capturing the wind from the air entrance hole and directing it towards the turbine blade assembly; an air escape hole within the case rear for directing air out of the case; ties for holding the pole in a vertical position; one or more batteries for supplying DC power to an AC inverter; an inverter DC for converting AC from the generator unit; a solar array for augmenting and supplying DC power to the batteries; the AC inverter to supply energy to AC electrical equipment; an electrical outlet connected to the inverter; and, a hinged somewhat rounded cover for the case that in horizontal position forms a water tight seal with the sidewalls for the case and in vertical position allows for redirection of the solar array. The cover is secured to the case via a locking hinge arrangement. The case also includes retractable wheels and handle to allow for removal and relocation of the power generator.

公开(公告)号：US20170012496A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15270500

申请日：2016-09-20

申请人： Yik Hei SIA

发明人： Yik Hei SIA

IPC分类号： H02K7/18 ,  F03D9/00 ,  F03D5/02 ,  F03D15/10 ,  F03B17/06 ,  H02K7/06 ,  F03D9/25

CPC分类号： F03D7/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  F03B17/06 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D5/02 ,  F03D9/008 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D15/10 ,  F05B2220/70 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  F05B2240/923 ,  F05B2270/18 ,  F05B2270/20 ,  H02K7/06 ,  H02K7/1853 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/725

摘要： A method of using a bagged power generation system comprising windbags and water-bags for harnessing wind and water power to produce electricity to meet the escalating energy needs of mankind. Windbags integrated with aerodynamically shaped inflatable bodies filled with lighter-than-air gas: HAV, UAV, airplanes; enabling the apparatus to attain high altitude to capture and entrap high velocity wind. Water-bags integrated with hydrodynamic shaped bodies HUV, UUV, Submarine-boats; enabling the apparatus to dive, capture and entrap swift moving tidal-currents. Attached tether-lines pulling on the rotating reel-drums and generators to produce electricity. Active control surfaces, turbo-fans, propellers provide precision control of the apparatus. A system configured to maximize fluids capture, retention and optimized extraction of its kinetic energy. An extremely scalable and environmentally friendly method, system, apparatus, equipment and techniques configured to produce renewable green energy with high productivity and efficiency.

摘要翻译： 一种使用包括风袋和水袋的袋装发电系统的方法，用于利用风电和水力发电，以满足人类不断增长的能源需求。 风袋与空气动力学形状的充气轻型气体相结合：HAV，UAV，飞机; 使设备达到高海拔以捕获和捕获高速风。 与流体动力学形状结合的水袋HUV，UUV，潜艇; 使设备能够潜水，捕获和捕获快速移动的潮汐流。 连接的系绳拉动旋转的卷筒鼓和发电机发电。 主动控制表面，涡轮风扇，螺旋桨提供设备的精确控制。 一种被配置为最大化流体捕获，保留和优化其动能提取的系统。 一种非常可扩展和环保的方法，系统，设备，设备和技术，被配置为以高生产率和高效率生产可再生绿色能源。

公开(公告)号：US20160108894A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14976855

申请日：2015-12-21

申请人： Yik Hei SIA

发明人： Yik Hei SIA

IPC分类号： F03D9/00 ,  F03B17/06

CPC分类号： F03D7/06 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  F03B17/06 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D5/02 ,  F03D9/008 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D15/10 ,  F05B2220/70 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  F05B2240/923 ,  F05B2270/18 ,  F05B2270/20 ,  H02K7/06 ,  H02K7/1853 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/725

摘要： A method of using a bagged power generation system comprising windbags and water-bags for harnessing wind and water power to produce electricity to meet the escalating energy needs of mankind. Windbags integrated with aerodynamically shaped inflatable bodies filled with lighter-than-air gas: HAV, UAV, airplanes; enabling the apparatus to attain high altitude to capture and entrap high velocity wind. Water-bags integrated with hydrodynamic shaped bodies HUV, UUV, Submarine-boats; enabling the apparatus to dive, capture and entrap swift moving tidal-currents. Attached tether-lines pulling on the rotating reel-drums and generators to produce electricity. Active control surfaces, turbo-fans, propellers provide precision control of the apparatus. A system configured to maximize fluids capture, retention and optimized extraction of its kinetic energy. An extremely scalable and environmentally friendly method, system, apparatus, equipment and techniques configured to produce renewable green energy with high productivity and efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US20160056621A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14928850

申请日：2015-10-30

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Elias Wolfgang Patten ,  Damon Vander Lind ,  Leo Casey

IPC分类号： H02G7/00 ,  F03D9/00 ,  H01B9/00

CPC分类号： H01B9/006 ,  D07B1/147 ,  D07B1/148 ,  D07B5/006 ,  D07B2201/2087 ,  D07B2201/2088 ,  D07B2201/209 ,  D07B2201/2094 ,  D07B2205/2003 ,  D07B2205/201 ,  D07B2205/2046 ,  D07B2205/2064 ,  F03D1/02 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  H01B7/043 ,  H02G11/00 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  D07B2801/22

摘要： A tether may include a core, a plurality of electrical conductors wound around the core, and a jacket surrounding the plurality of electrical conductors. The plurality of electrical conductors may include at least two groups of electrical conductors. Each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors may define a respective electrical path, where the respective electrical path is different from the electrical paths defined by other groups of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of the electrical conductors. Moreover, each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors is located around a respective portion of the core, such that a cross-section of each group of electrical conductors of the at least two or more electrical conductors defines a respective arc around the respective portion of the core.

摘要翻译： 系绳可以包括芯，围绕芯的多个电导体和围绕多个电导体的护套。 多个电导体可以包括至少两组电导体。 所述至少两组电导体的每组电导体可以限定相应的电路径，其中相应的电路径不同于由至少两组电导体的其它电导体组定义的电路径。 此外，至少两组电导体的每组电导体位于芯的相应部分周围，使得至少两个或更多个电导体的每组电导体的横截面限定相应的 围绕芯的相应部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150330360A9

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14107951

申请日：2013-12-16

申请人： Regenedyne LLC

发明人： Ed Mazur

IPC分类号： F03D3/04

CPC分类号： F03D3/04 ,  F03D3/005 ,  F03D3/0409 ,  F03D3/0427 ,  F03D3/062 ,  F03D7/0204 ,  F03D7/0224 ,  F03D7/06 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/12 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/255 ,  F03D9/257 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F03D9/30 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D13/40 ,  F03D15/00 ,  F03D15/10 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F03D80/00 ,  F03D80/70 ,  F05B2240/13 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E10/74

摘要： A wind compressor system having one or more wind turbines and a plurality of wind compressors located proximate the one or more wind turbines. The wind compressors optimize the energy created by the wind turbines by redirecting and converging the wind from the wind compressor to the wind turbines. Each of the wind compressors comprises an obstruction having a size and shape adapted to converge the wind currents by means of a Venturi effect toward the one or more turbines thereby increasing the velocity and force of the wind hitting the wind turbine. A plurality of transporters coupled to the wind compressors. The transporters configured to move at least one wind compressors to a location that maximizes the force of the wind encountered by the turbine.

公开(公告)号：US20150233254A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14182159

申请日：2014-02-17

申请人： Edmund Daniel Villarreal

发明人： Edmund Daniel Villarreal ,  Jeffrey Edward Sgroi

IPC分类号： F01D5/14 ,  F01D15/10

CPC分类号： F03D9/30 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/931 ,  Y02E10/725

摘要： An electrical energy generation system includes an electricity generator assembly from which a tensile line extends. The electricity generator assembly is configured to retract the tensile line and generate electricity upon extension of the tensile line. A vented airfoil assembly is attached to the tensile line. The vented airfoil assembly includes an airfoil through which at least one or more vent holes are defined. Each vent hole is entirely surrounded in surface perspective by the airfoil. A vent assembly is positioned in each vent hole. Each vent assembly has an open configuration in which the vent assembly permits airflow through the airfoil and a closed configuration in which the vent assembly restricts airflow through the airfoil. Each vent assembly is controllable such that the vented airfoil assembly constitutes a maneuverable kite.

摘要翻译： 电能生成系统包括发电机组件，拉伸线从该发电机组件延伸。 发电机组件被构造成缩回拉伸线并且在拉伸线延伸时发电。 通风翼型组件连接在拉伸线上。 排气翼型组件包括翼型件，至少一个或多个通气孔被限定。 每个通气孔在表面透视下完全被翼型包围。 排气组件位于每个通气孔中。 每个通风口组件具有打开构造，其中通气组件允许通过翼型的气流和闭合构造，其中通风组件限制通过翼型的气流。 每个通气组件都是可控制的，使得排气的翼型组件构成可操纵的风筝。