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US07883318B2 Self-orienting, linear drive apparatus for harvesting power from the wind
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用于从风中收集电力的自定向线性驱动装置
- Patent Title: Self-orienting, linear drive apparatus for harvesting power from the wind
- Patent Title (中): 用于从风中收集电力的自定向线性驱动装置
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Application No.: US11893286Application Date: 2007-08-15
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Publication No.: US07883318B2Publication Date: 2011-02-08
- Inventor: Joseph Voves
- Applicant: Joseph Voves
- Agency: Cherin & Mellott, LLC
- Agent Karl F. Milde, Jr.; Eckert Seamans
- Main IPC: F03D3/02
- IPC: F03D3/02

Abstract:
Apparatus for harvesting power from the wind, mounted on a vertical support or pole, has two linear “power harvesting devices” arranged in V-shaped configuration with the apex of the “V” mounted for rotation in a horizontal plane about the vertical support. The two power harvesting devices move under the influence of incoming wind to orient themselves such that the apex of its “V”-shape structure always faces the incoming wind. The power harvesting devices are each provided with blades attached for movement with a linear endless drive conveyor. With the apex of the “V” facing the wind, the blades are oriented to intercept this wind and to cause movement of the conveyor drive to which they are attached.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080247871A1 Self-orienting, linear drive apparatus for harvesting power from the wind Public/Granted day:2008-10-09
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