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Inflatable wind turbine

A technology for wind turbines and turbines, which is applied in the directions of wind turbines, wind turbines, and engines that are consistent with the wind direction to achieve the effect of increasing strength

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-18
FLODESIGN WIND TURBINE
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[0047] A more complete understanding of the components, processes and apparatuses disclosed herein can be obtained with reference to the drawings. These figures are merely schematic representations for convenience and for ease of illustration of the present development, and as such, these figures are not intended to represent relative sizes and dimensions of the device and its components and / or to define or limit the scope of the exemplary embodiments.

[0048] Although specific terms are used in the following description for the sake of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to specific structures of the embodiments selected for description in the drawings, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of the disclosure. In the drawings and the following description, it is understood that like reference numerals refer to components with similar functions.

[0049] The modifier "about" used in connection with a quantity is inclusive of the stated value and has the...

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A wind turbine has an impeller surrounded by a shroud. The shroud is formed from inflatable components extending between two rigid structural members. When inflated, the shroud acts to increase the energy generated by the impeller. Under adverse wind conditions, the inflatable components can be deflated to reduce surface area and wind load on the turbine.

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[0001] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 183,749, filed June 3, 2009. This application is also a continuation-in-part of US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 191,358, filed September 8, 2008, and a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application No. 12 / 555,446, filed September 8, 2009. This application also claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 919,588, filed March 23, 2007 and a continuation-in-part of US Patent Application No. 12 / 054,050, filed March 24, 2008. The disclosures of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. technical field [0002] The present disclosure relates to wind turbines having inflatable components. Background technique [0003] Conventional wind turbines used to generate electricity typically have two to five open blades configured like propellers mounted on a horizontal shaft mounted to a gearbox that drives a generator. Such turbines are commonly r...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F03D1/04
CPCF05B2280/4003F05B2240/98F05B2250/182Y02E10/72F05C2225/00F05B2240/133F03D1/04
Inventor 小W・M・普雷兹M・J・韦勒T・J・肯尼迪三世W・S・基利
Owner FLODESIGN WIND TURBINE
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