Smart turbine for capturing currents

Abstract

The smart turbine for capturing currents rotates about different axes (horizontal, vertical and / or oblique axis at multiple angles and / or at variable angles). It is characterized by the avoidance and lessening of the opposing drag force by opening its pockets and sails at the current flow point. If it passes through it, its sails furl and / or contract. It is also characterized by a high torque by virtue of the length of its extendable arms carrying pockets and / or sails. It captures the currents in the air and / or in water and converts them into a mechanical force which often leads to the production of electrical energy and / or uses them as an alternative to power units of all sorts operating with fossil or other energies.

Description

[0001] Smart Turbine for Capturing Currents

[0002] Technical field to which the invention relates

[0003] The present invention relates to an intelligent current-capturing turbine, distinguished from conventional turbines by the high torque generated by the length of its extendable arms, which carry collector pockets and / or wings designed to capture currents. It is also characterized by its ability to rotate around different axes, including horizontal, vertical, and / or variable-angle axes (horizontal, vertical, inclined at multiple angles, and / or around a variable angle), capturing air and / or water currents and transforming them into a driving force to produce electrical energy, often or as an alternative to engines of all kinds that run on fossil fuels or other energy sources. When used for current capture, it reverses its direction around its axis of rotation, producing a driving force used to propel liquids and / or various natural and / or industrial materials.

[0004] Purpose of the invention

[0005] • Reduce the cost of electricity and reduce the consequences of fossil fuels and the danger of nuclear energy for the economy and the environment.

[0006] • To enable remote and desert areas to benefit from clean energy and the revitalization of agricultural land.

[0007] • To operate seawater desalination plants that require a huge amount of energy and provide drinking water in water-poor areas.

[0008] • To provide electrical and / or hydraulic power for aircraft, cars and vehicles of all kinds in the event of malfunctions, accidents, crises and snowstorms, as they will work in heating and operating mechanisms for rescue and salvage.

[0009] • Reduce the vast land areas and water and marine masses exploited to generate energy with turbines using previous technologies.

[0010] • Reduce protests from people, animal organizations and the local and international environment against known governments of regions and countries where large turbines with older technologies are widespread.

[0011] Prior art

[0012] There are many types of turbines of varying shapes and sizes, some rotating around a horizontal axis and others around a vertical one. Both types suffer from numerous drawbacks, the most significant of which, common to all turbine types, is the waste of a large amount of current being captured and harnessed. Despite the long-standing efforts of inventors worldwide to develop turbines that increase their efficiency and reduce their cost, they still suffer from troubling deficiencies.To address the shortage and achieve the desired energy output, large horizontal turbines on tall towers are manufactured and installed in large numbers in large seas and fields. This negatively impacts nature and birds, not to mention the risks and accidents to which workers, residents, and passersby are exposed. These turbines become uncontrollable when exposed to strong currents and are difficult to manage; they sometimes break down, resulting in exorbitant costs for industry, transportation, installation, maintenance, and so on. Vertical turbines of various sizes and shapes, on the other hand, are considered weak and unreliable, particularly for electricity generation.On the other hand, the present invention is characterized by an intelligent turbine which rotates around different axes (horizontal, vertical and / or inclined at multiple angles and / or around a variable angle), and the position of their symmetrical blades (1 and 2) with an even number surrounding the axis of the rotor disk (AX28), where they open symmetrically when they reach the path of the target current. This is the position in which the two axes (AX1, AX2) of the blades (1 and 2) are perpendicular to the current.Thus, the carrier current (TM) directly strikes each inner face of the wings, allowing full exploitation of the current force in the position before the wings (1 and 2) collide with the opposing current (TS) in the direction of turbine rotation. Once they collide with the opposing current (TS), the wings begin to gradually fold until they become parallel to the current, thereby weakening the drag force and resistance of the opposing current (TS) to the direction of turbine rotation. This process is repeated with all pairs of wings (1 and 2) surrounding the rotor disc (28). It can also fold and cover its wings and / or pockets in the event of high current speeds. This is part of the magnetic support and torque amplification method.The turbine operates with high efficiency and smaller dimensions than turbines using previous technologies and designs, leading to a reduction in the number of turbines and the large areas and bodies of water used for them. There is no need for enormous sizes and the high costs of manufacturing, installation, transportation, and repair, nor the associated physical and economic risks. (See figures.)

[0013] Here are abbreviated codes for the parts shown in the attached drawings:

[0014] • The symbol (AX) attached to the part number shown on the drawings indicates the axis of rotation of the part.

[0015] • The symbol (1W) indicates wheel tracks (39, 40), (W2) indicates tracks (41, 42, 43, 44), (W3) indicates tracks (54, 55), (4W) indicates track (72), (W) indicates track group (W1, W2, W3, W4).

[0016] • The symbol (1 G) refers to the group of interconnected parts that move together (5, 6, 29, 30, 31 and 64), including the wings (1 or 2).

[0017] • The symbol (G2) refers to the group of interconnected parts that move together (5, 6, 29, 30 and 38), including the wings (1 or 2).

[0018] • The symbol (G3) refers to the group of interconnected parts that move together (6, 76, 68 and 69), including the wing (2)

[0019] Figure 1: Perspective view of a variable angle axial turbine (AX28) oriented in rotation around the vertical axis.

[0020] Figure 2: Perspective view of a variable-angle turbine (AX28) rotating around an axis inclined at an angle of 45°

[0021] Figure 3: Perspective view of a variable-angle shaft turbine (AX28) oriented in a rotational position around a horizontal axis

[0022] Figure 4: Perspective view of a turbine in the position of rotation about the vertical axis in which the column (24) is connected to the lower section (19) of the barrel cam, the column (25) is connected to the rotating plate (28) and the column (26) is connected to the upper section (18) of the barrel cam.

[0023] Figure 5: A cross-section of Figure 4 showing the group (G1) having crossed the path of the current and at the beginning of wing folding.

[0024] Figure 6: Perspective view of the turbine in the position of rotation around the vertical axis in one of the ways of its embodiment with four pairs of blades and shows two blades (1 and 2) completely obtuse and at the point of passage of the current and the axes (AX1.AX2) of the blades (1 and 2) and the arm are perpendicular to the current and the rest are folded.

[0025] Figure 7: A cross-section of Figure 6 showing the transmission gears (22) and the control forks (23) including a braking system. Figure 8: Perspective view of a commercial and residential tower with one turbine above and another mounted on one of its floors.

[0026] Figure 9: Identical to figure 2 but smaller in size.

[0027] Figure 10: Identical to figure 6 but smaller in size.

[0028] Figure 11: Perspective view of a residential building with turbines of different sizes and shapes.

[0029] Figure 12: Top view of Rotating disk with arms carrying inner wheels (34) rotating around a cam (32) to increase the extension of the arms (33) at the point of impact of the current.

[0030] Figure 13: Perspective view of Figure 12

[0031] Figure 14: Perspective view of the parts of a commercial and / or residential tower turbine

[0032] Figure 15: Profile of an upper section of a blunt-bladed turbine at the flow point and the wheels (30) of group (G2) rolling on the tracks (41, 42, 43, 44) of the upper and lower barrel cam sections (3, 4)

[0033] Figure 16: Section of Figure 15

[0034] Figure 17: Side view showing two wings (1 and 2) open at the impact of the current the wheels (30) of the group (G1) roll on the tracks (39 and 40) of the cylindrical cams (18 and 19).

[0035] Figure 18: Cross-section of group (G1) from Figure 17

[0036] Figure 19: Side view showing two wings (1 and 2) from the inside, open facing the current and the wheels of group (G1) connected to the wings rolling on the tracks (40,39) of the cylindrical structures (19,18)

[0037] Figure 20: Section of Figure 19

[0038] Figure 21: Explosive shape of a residential and / or commercial tower showing parts of a turbine

[0039] Figure 22: Section of Figure 21

[0040] Figure 23: Side view of a turbine with a cam (32) and radially movable arms on the rotating disk (35) showing two blades deployed at the flow point and showing the fixed element (8) and the movable element (49) of the generator.

[0041] Figure 24: A perspective view of figure 23.

[0042] Figure 25: Perspective view of a turbine-powered boat. Figure 26: Perspective view of a variable-axis turbine (AX28) in a horizontal position.

[0043] Figure 27: View of a variable axis turbine (AX28) in a vertical position.

[0044] Figure 28: Side view of Figure 26.

[0045] Figure 29: Perspective view of a variable axis turbine in rotor axis position (AX28) inclined at an angle.

[0046] Figure 30: Perspective view of figures 26 and 28.

[0047] Figure 31: Front view of a hollow cylindrical structure (59, 60) carrying flexible tracks (54, 55) and showing motors (56) and cables (61) to control and change the position of the flexible tracks (54, 55) of the cutting assembly (G1).

[0048] Figure 32: Perspective view of Figure 31

[0049] Figure 33: Section of figure 6.

[0050] Figure 34: Perspective view of a car equipped with a turbine.

[0051] Figure 35: Perspective view of a turbine-powered drone.

[0052] Figure 36: Perspective view of a turbine with a tracked disk(73).

[0053] Figure 37: A section of Figure 36 showing the group set (G3).

[0054] Presentation of the invention and method of implementation

[0055] The present invention is an intelligent turbine for capturing currents equipped with an intelligent control center (20), which can be directly connected to the turbine (installed on its structure) or separate from it, and connected to it via a wired or wireless connection. This control center can fully control its operation and direct it remotely based on target current data. It is monitored by a set of sensors that measure the direction and speed of the currents. These turbines are also distinguished from other turbines by their high torque, which can be doubled by extending their arms that support the pockets (the collecting pockets not shown in the figures) and / or the blades (1, 2) to capture the currents. They can also rotate around different axes: horizontal, vertical, and / or inclined at multiple angles and / or a variable angle.In some embodiments, the turbine is designed to automatically adjust its axis of rotation according to the direction and speed of the air and / or water flow, thereby optimizing its efficiency and adapting to different flow conditions. Several examples illustrating these embodiments will be presented below, including:

[0056] For the sake of brevity and simplicity, the term "turbine" may be used in the description. Sometimes it refers to the turbine in its entirety, including its components and accessories; at other times, it may refer to the rotating part of the turbine, as well as its dependent parts and / or components; and at still other times, it may be understood to refer to the rotating part and its subordinate parts and / or components. Therefore, the meaning should be considered in light of the context. Most of the elements mentioned in the description apply to the turbines that are the subject of the present invention, regardless of the position of their axis of rotation (AX28), whether vertical, horizontal, inclined at multiple angles, and / or at a variable angle. Consequently, the spatial relationships of the various turbine parts must be modified according to their position.In certain embodiments (if the generator or other elements to which mechanical energy must be transferred away from the rotating disk (28), for example, to the base of the turbine), bevel gears, chains, cables, or other means are required to transfer the motion from the rotating disk (28) to the generator shaft (8) or otherwise. Examples are also provided to explain the most important components and features of the turbine that is the subject of the present invention, for example, but not limited to:

[0057] Example 1: An intelligent turbine for capturing currents rotating about a vertical axis and comprising at least one support tower (10), a column, a rotating disk (28), and arms / levers (33) extending radially from the axis (AX28) of the rotating disk to its outer perimeter. These arms / levers may be a single piece with the rotating disk (28) or may consist of pieces mounted on it in various ways. The longer the arms / levers (33), the greater the generated torque, thus increasing the turbine's efficiency. The ability to increase torque by lengthening the arms / levers is therefore one of the major advantages of the present invention. Each arm (33) has a flexible sensing pocket made of fabric or other relatively flexible material and / or rubber, to which the sensing pocket is attached by sewing and / or screws and / or injection molding using an injection molding machine or otherwise.The sensing pocket has two symmetrical edges about its horizontal longitudinal axis that form an opening, and each pocket extends radially along the arm (33) from the periphery of the turbine (turbine rotor 28) towards its axis (AX28) at a rate between 20% and 80% of the length of the arm (33) and / or more and / or less. It is possible for the sensing pockets to vary in length on the same turbine to increase torque and reduce and weaken the traction force, preferably by less than half the length of the arm (33).

[0058] When considering the turbine viewed from above, with its axis (AX28) oriented vertically, the incident current is divided at its upper part (comprising at least the rotating disk (28), the arms / levers (33), and any collecting pockets and / or blades attached to them) into a width of two small and large sections. The smaller width flows over the tip of the turbine, which is the most important and useful portion of the current. We denote this as (TM). Its work is to inflate and push the pockets, and it is estimated on the surface of the turbine with a radius calculated radially from a point on its outer perimeter to its axis (AX28). It is relatively longer than a collecting pocket. Thus, its width is determined by the length of this pocket. When the current flows between the edges of the pocket, it inflates, generating pressure that pushes the arm (33) and causes the rotating disk (28) to rotate.A second section of the flow, although undesirable, is unavoidable. It is the source of the opposing drag force that slows the turbine's rotation, designated here by the symbol (TS). The present invention aims to weaken this drag force by bypassing it. This section is wider than the driving flow (TM) and traverses the remainder of the upper part of the turbine, passing over and under it.

[0059] In the case where the turbine rotates around its axis (AX28), after the inflated and driven collector bag has passed the point corresponding to its horizontal longitudinal axis, perpendicular to the path of the driving current (TM), and collides with the opposing current (TS), it begins to retract, empty, and then fold back. The design must take into account the curvatures on the edges of the collector bag, allowing the current to flow through it immediately upon impact, or provide another mechanism to prevent its premature closure in the event of an encounter with the driving current (TM). One of the best designs for the collector bag is one that adopts, when inflated, a teardrop shape with a horizontal longitudinal axis.This shape improves the pouch's ability to quickly capture the current and also facilitates its retraction when the pouch passes the point of perpendicularity between the driving current (TM) and its horizontal longitudinal axis and / or the carrying arm. This retraction is also enhanced when one of its two sloping outer sides—upper or lower, symmetrical with respect to its horizontal axis—collises with the second section of the opposing current (TS).

[0060] In another embodiment, a cover (52, 53) is added to the turbine, covering most of the rotating disk (28), as well as the arms (33) and the collection pockets it carries. This cover specifically covers the area exposed to the second section of the opposing current (TS), that is, the portion through which this flow passes above and below the turbine. In contrast, the area through which the driving current (TM) passes remains uncovered.

[0061] Thus, when a pocket temporarily exits the covered area during rotation, it collides with the driving current (TM), inflates, and is pushed forward, generating a driving force. Once it passes the point where the current passes (TM), it retracts and then returns to the area protected by the cover. In this configuration, the opposing current (TS) bypasses the turbine by passing over and under the cover (52, 53), without contacting the pockets, which significantly reduces the drag force.

[0062] Example 2: According to a first embodiment, the collection pockets are replaced by an upper wing (1) and a lower wing (2) for each arm, mounted on a wing support (7). The latter can be made as a single piece with the arm or be detachable. It retains the same dimensional characteristics as the pockets described in the first example, in particular an equivalent length and a width equal to or greater than that of the arm. The leading edge of the wing support is shaped similarly to that of an aircraft wing. However, taking into account fluid dynamics (air and / or water), the upper half of the wing support (7) must be symmetrical with respect to its lower half (along its horizontal longitudinal axis), in order to divide the counter-current (TC) in the direction of turbine rotation in a balanced manner.This allows for equal speed and pressure at the leading edge, thus ensuring a homogeneous distribution of forces applied to both wings. This stabilizes the turbine and prevents vibration at high speeds. This design also helps to reduce thrust. The wing support (7) has two sides perpendicular to the support arm (33), and each side has an upper hole and a corresponding lower hole (for the horizontal axis of the wing support 7). Each wing (1 and 2) is coupled to a column (67), and each column (67) engages from both ends with two symmetrical holes. These holes are located closer to the end of the wing support (7) in the direction of its width from the leading edge of the support (7), and therefore the axes of the upper and lower wings correspond and are (approximately) parallel to the arm (33) and to the longitudinal horizontal axis of the wing support (7).The design must take into account the barriers that limit the extrusion of the blades above their limit (which is at an angle of 90 degrees or less) on the blade support (7) and / or on the blades (1, 2). When the turbine rotates counterclockwise around its axis (AX28), the upper blade (1) opens upwards in a clockwise direction, while the lower blade (2) gradually opens downwards in a counterclockwise direction, forming an angle of approximately 90° symmetrically with respect to the lifting arm. It is at this precise moment that they reach the point of passage of the driving current (TM), perpendicular to the arm and their respective axes. The current (TM) then acts on each point of the inner surface of both blades (1 and 2), effectively pushing them and thus causing the turbine to rotate continuously.This movement replicates that of a bird's wingbeat: the two wings naturally open at the point of interception of the motor current (TM), which helps to maximize the driving force at the right time in the rotation cycle.

[0063] A return spring (64) is associated with each blade to return it to its initial position, that is, a position approximately parallel to the rotating disc, after it has passed the point where the motor current flows (TM). To improve the turbine's efficiency, particularly in the case of low current intensity, two magnetic disks (27) are added beneath the rotating disk (28): one is fixed and can be mounted on the turbine tower (10), while the other is integral with the rotating disk (28). Each disk (27) has magnetic elements (45) inclined at a certain angle, such that the magnetic repulsion between these elements generates a force that pushes the rotating disk (28) and contributes to its rotational motion.Example 3: An intelligent current-capturing turbine, capable of rotating around different axes (horizontal, vertical, and / or inclined at multiple and / or variable angles), captures the driving current and directs it via a dedicated control center (20), based on artificial intelligence technology and / or techniques used in conventional turbines. A sensor and an accelerometer send current data (direction, speed, intensity) to the control center (20), allowing the turbine to automatically orient itself to the optimal position, whether around a horizontal, vertical, or inclined axis (axis of rotation AX28). The turbine can rotate 360° around the axis of the main tower (AX10), regardless of the inclination of the axis of rotation (AX28) or the column (14), and over 180° around the axis of the secondary column (AX16).In certain areas where the current is unstable and changing, the turbine adjusts its position to best utilize the available flow, depending on its direction and speed. The blades and other associated elements are linked to paths (W) located on cylindrical cams (3 and 4) or (18 and 19), on cylindrical structures (59 and 60), or on a tracked disk (73). These paths allow the blades to open and close via groups (G1), (G2), or (G3) that follow said paths (W). When the blades reach the target current direction, the upper blade (1) opens clockwise, while the lower blade (2) opens progressively counterclockwise to an angle of approximately 90°, symmetrically.In this position, the axes of the wings (AX1 and AX2) and the arm (7) are perpendicular to the current. The carrier current then flows over the entire inner surface of the wings, generating a propulsion force that causes the rotating disk (28) to rotate around its axis (AX28). Example 4: Referring to Figures (4, 5, 6), in some embodiments of the turbine, the cylindrical cams have two symmetrical sections: an upper section (18) and a lower section (19). Each is surrounded by a guide track dedicated to the group (G1). The upper track includes a lower zone, an upper zone, and an inclined section at an obtuse angle between the two. When the wheel (30) rolls along the lower part of the track, the wings are folded and held in a position parallel to the rotating disk. When it reaches the upward inclined section (or the downward inclined section on the lower cam), the wings begin to unfold.Once the upper zone is reached, the wings open to their maximum angle, approximately 90°, which corresponds to the point where the current directed towards them from the control center (20) passes through. The wings remain deployed for less than one-third of their travel, then begin to fold upon reaching the downward inclined section (or the upward inclined section on the lower cam). Once back in the lower zone, they return to their position parallel to the rotating disc. The lower cam is symmetrical but reversed relative to the upper cam. This cyclic opening and closing motion of the wings generates a flapping sound reminiscent of a bird's wings. A spring (64), made of metal or another suitable material, acts to push the assembly (G1) and maintain constant contact between the wheels (30) and the tracks (39 and 40).The movement of the rotating disc (28) is transmitted by the shaft (25) and the gears (22), driving the upper and lower sections of the cylindrical cams (18 and 19) through 360°, and / or the cylindrical structures (59 and 60) through the shafts (24 and 26) and the gears (22), by means of motors (not shown in the figures).

[0064] In another embodiment, the cylindrical cams are replaced by two identical and symmetrical structures (59, 60), comprising motors (56), cables (61), cable conduits (58), and flexible tracks (54, 55) associated with the group (G1). The opening and closing of the wings vary according to the direction and speed of the current, as controlled by the control center. This variation is achieved by pushing or pulling the cables (61) through the conduits (58), actuated by the motors (56). Each motor has an internal thread into which the external threaded end of the cable (61) is inserted. The other end of the cable is connected to the flexible tracks (54, 55). Thus, rotation of the motor in one direction pushes the cable, while rotation in the opposite direction retracts it, dynamically changing the shape of the track according to the command issued by the control center and the direction of the current.The rotating disk (28) is positioned centrally between the two cylindrical cam sections (18, 19) and / or between the two symmetrical structures (59, 60). The wing and / or pocket support arms extend in the same plane as the rotating disk (28). Furthermore, a fixed magnetic disk (27) is installed in a recess in the lower part of the cylindrical cam or the lower structure (60), while a movable magnetic disk (27) is fixed beneath the rotating disk (28), taking into account an adequate repulsion distance between the two magnetic disks (27) and the magnetic elements (45) they contain. Referring to Figures (15 and 16), in another embodiment of the path of the group (G2) on the cylindrical cam, this path consists of two opposing and parallel tracks around the periphery of each cylindrical cam section, upper (3) and lower (4).The wheels (30) of group (G2) remain confined between these two parallel tracks and in constant contact with them: one upper wheel (30) is in contact with the upper track (41), while two lower wheels (30) of the same group (G2) are in contact with the lower track (42). Thus, the wheels (30) roll along the paths (W) during the rotation of the turbine.

[0065] Referring to figures (1, 15 and 16), the rotating disc (28) is located below the lower section of the cylindrical cam (4). The support arms for the wings or pockets are raised above the level of the rotating disc and aligned with the horizontal axis of the cylindrical cam (3, 4). These arms are connected to the rotating disc by means of vertical parts (9) fixed to it.

[0066] As for the fixed magnetic disc (27), it is installed under the lower section of the cylindrical cam, while the movable magnetic disc (27) is fixed under the rotating disc (28).

[0067] Example 5: Referring to Figures (12, 13, 23, and 24), in order to increase the torque in certain embodiments, the turbine includes an oval cam (32) fixed to the center of the turbine, the axis of which is aligned with that of the rotating disk (28AX). Carrying arms (33) for pockets or blades are provided, at their ends, with a follower element or wheel (34) in contact with the oval cam. When the turbine rotates and the carrying arms (33) reach the protruding area of ​​the oval cam (32), these arms extend radially, moving away from the axis of the rotating disk, which results in an increase in torque.

[0068] Example 6: In another embodiment, and referring to Figures (36 and 37), two wheels (68) of group (G3) roll on the upper surface of the tracked disk (73), while two other wheels (68) roll on its lower surface. These wheels are connected to a support (69) sandwiched between the two edges of the track (72) marked on the tracked disk (73). This support consists of a circular piece of defined diameter and thickness, bent along a chord of its perimeter at an angle forming a slope on one of its sides. Thus, during the rotation of the turbine, group (G3) follows the track (72) of the tracked disk (73). When the wheels roll on the flat surface, the wings (1 and 2) remain folded, parallel to the rotating disk. As soon as they reach the inclined part of the tracked disk (73), the wings begin to unfold, then fold again after crossing the slope, and this is repeated with each rotation of the turbine.The gears (6) connected to the blades ensure inverse symmetry between the movement of the upper blade (1) and that of the lower blade (2). The tracked disk (73) can be rigid with a fixed shape and a predetermined design, or flexible with variable geometry. In the latter case, the control center dynamically adjusts the shape of the tracked disk (73) according to the direction and speed of the current, in order to precisely regulate the position and opening angle of the blades. Thus, when the current speed increases, the opening angle decreases, and vice versa. Example 7: In another embodiment, and in accordance with the preceding examples, the turbine is equipped with a tall, hollow, cylindrical or square tower, which acts as a current sensor.Its upper part is wide up to a certain height, then gradually narrows down towards the turbine, until it reaches a size close to the surface area occupied by two outstretched turbine blades.

[0069] The upper part of this tower may include a rotating element around the tower's axis, equipped with a large opening oriented towards the current, this orientation being ensured by the turbine control center. Alternatively, the tower may be divided into three or more sections, each with a large opening extending from top to bottom, allowing the current to enter from different directions.

[0070] The tower's design incorporates curved surfaces opposite the openings, whether they belong to the rotating part or the fixed sections. Thus, when the intercepted current strikes these curved walls, it is guided downwards inside the tower, towards the turbine.

[0071] The rotating part of the turbine is covered, so that the current captured by the tower is directed laterally towards a specific area of ​​the turbine, where it strikes a pocket or an extended blade. This impact generates a driving force that causes the turbine to rotate.

[0072] Example 8: In another embodiment, the turbine is covered by a structure equipped, at the front, with a wide-opening funnel that gradually narrows as it extends towards one side of the turbine. This funnel serves to capture and channel air and / or water currents, whether from the sea or rivers, towards the turbine blades and / or pockets, thus increasing the concentration of the flow and improving the efficiency of its operation.

[0073] In other safety-oriented embodiments, the turbine can be used to convert wind energy into electrical and / or hydraulic energy to power various aircraft devices in the event of engine or auxiliary power unit (APU) failure.

[0074] It can also be mounted on helicopter rotors: in the event of engine failure or rotor and propeller stoppage, the turbine kicks in to accelerate the rotor's self-rotating motion, thus ensuring a safe landing. Similarly, it can be integrated into the rotors of autogyros (gyrocopters), which are engineless, increasing the rotational speed of the rotors and propellers, and therefore allowing the aircraft to fly and climb without engine propulsion.

[0075] The turbine may consist of several rotating discs equipped with arms and / or pockets, sharing the same axis of rotation, or rotating around separate axes on the same turbine.

[0076] It can also include a water current capture module, another for air currents, and be used to propel various types of fluids: liquids, oils, powders, or other natural or industrial substances.

Claims

Demands 1- A smart turbine for capturing currents may include at least: Intelligent control center(20), Current direction and speed sensors, base (11, 21, 51), carrier tower(10), braking system and gears (6, 13, 22, 48), motors (15, 56) that change the direction, position and angle of the axis of rotation of the turbine (28AX), rotating disc (28), rotating disc (1, 2), and may include a cylindrical cam (3, 4) or (18, 19), an oval cam (32), cylindrical structures (59, 60), a tracking disc (73), control forks (23) and / or shells (52, 53) of the collection pockets and / or wings (1, 2), and at least three arms / lever(33) carrying collection pockets or wings (1, 2). These levers (33) extend radially from the axis of the rotating disc (28AX) to its outer perimeter. They can be fixed to the rotating disc (28) or installed in different ways as the torque length increases.Each lever (33) may have a flexible sensing pocket made of fabric or other relatively elastic materials and / or rubber, where the sensing pocket is attached to the lever (33) by sewing or by injection molding using an injection molding machine or otherwise. In one embodiment, the sensing pocket may have two edges symmetrical about its horizontal longitudinal axis that form an opening (where it is inflated by the current in the shape of a teardrop with a horizontal axis). Each pocket on the arm (33) extends radially from the outer edge of the arm (33) toward the axis of the rotating disk (28AX) at a rate between 20% and 80% of the length of the arm (33) and / or more and / or less. The sensing pockets may vary in length on the same turbine to increase torque and reduce drag. The length of the sensing pockets is preferably less than half the length of the support arm (33). 2- The intelligent turbine for capturing currents, according to claim 1, is characterized by the rotation of its rotor (or rotating disk) (28) around different axes: horizontal, vertical, and / or inclined at multiple and / or variable angles. In one embodiment, it may include shells (52, 53) covering most of the rotating disk (28), as well as arms (33) carrying collection pockets and / or wings (1, 2). The drag current (TS), opposite to the direction of rotation of the turbine, flows above and below this shell. Conversely, the area through which the driving current (TM) flows is equipped with an independent cover, designed to increase and / or decrease the area through which this current (TM) passes. This cover can also completely close this area in the event of a turbine shutdown or when the current velocity is high. 3- An intelligent turbine for capturing currents, according to the preceding protective elements, in one of the embodiments, may include a support (7) for the wings (1, 2), which may be integral with the arm or detachable. This support has the same length as the wing pocket and its width is equal to or greater than the width of the arm. Its leading edge is similar to the leading edge of the aircraft wing. However, according to air and water dynamics, the upper half of the support (7) must align with its lower half with respect to its horizontal longitudinal axis. In this way, the current opposite to the direction of rotation of the turbine (TS) is distributed at the same speed and pressure at the leading edge on the support (7) and applied uniformly to each wing (1, 2). This helps stabilize the turbine and prevent vibrations. This design also contributes to reducing drag.The wing support may have two sides perpendicular to the support arm (33), and each side has an upper hole and is adapted by another lower hole relative to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the support (7). Each wing (1, 2) is coupled to a column (67), and each column (67) at both ends is engaged by two symmetrical holes, which are closer to the end of the wing support (7) in the direction of its width from the leading edge. Consequently, the axes of the upper and lower wings coincide and are parallel to the arm. The wing support and / or the wings may have barriers that limit the wings' extension above their limit (which may be up to an angle of 90 degrees or less). 4- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents according to the previous protection elements in one of the embodiments, the wheels of the group (G1) roll on an upper track(39) and a lower track(40) for a barrel cam(18, 19) or on an upper flexible track(54) and a lower flexible track(55) connected to cylindrical structures (59, 60). 5- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents according to the previous protection elements in one of the embodiments can add under the rotating disc (28) two magnetic discs (27), one fixed which can be installed on the turbine support tower (10) and the other movable with the rotating disc (28) and each disc (27) has magnetic parts (45) inclined at an angle where the parts magnetic (45) on the fixed disk (27) push and rotate the rotating disk (28) on its axis (AX28) with magnetic repulsion. 6- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents, according to the previous protection elements, capable of rotating around the vertical axis of the support tower (10) through 360°, regardless of the angle of inclination of the axis (28AX) of the rotating disc (28), and around the horizontal axis of the column (16) connecting the upper part of the turbine to the support tower (10), via the support (14), through an angle greater than 180° 7 - Intelligent turbine for capturing currents, according to the preceding protection elements, in one of its embodiments, characterized in that the blades and other associated elements can be guided along paths (W) traced on barrel cams (3 and 4) or (18 and 19), or on cylindrical structures (59 and 60), or even on a tracked disk (73), by means of a set of parts (G1), (G2) or (G3) ensuring their deployment and retraction. The upper blade (1) can open clockwise, while the lower blade (2) opens progressively counterclockwise, up to an angle of approximately 90°, symmetrically, when they reach the area of ​​passage of the target motor current.At this point, the axes of the wings (AX1, AX2) and that of the support arm (33) become perpendicular to the current, allowing it to flow uniformly over the entire inner surface of the wings, thus generating a driving force which causes the rotation of the disk (28) around its axis (28AX). 8- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents according to the preceding protection elements in one of the embodiments. The barrel cams (18, 19) can contain two symmetrical upper (18) and lower (19) sections and each section has a track (W1) for the group (1G) surrounding the barrel cams (18, 19) and the upper track (39) is low and high and between them is an inclined part (the upper section 18 is opposite the lower section 19 of the barrel cam) A spring (64) made of metal or other material pushes the group (1G) and keeps the wheel (30) in constant contact with the track (WI). 9- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents according to the preceding protection elements in one of the embodiments. The rotating disc (28) can center the upper and lower cam sections (18, 19) or the upper and lower cylindrical body sections (59, 60). The arms (33) supporting the blades (1, 2) extend to the same level as the rotating disc (28). A magnetic disc (27) is fixed in the cavity of the lower section of the cylindrical cam (19) or the cavity of the lower section of the cylindrical structure (60). A magnetic disc (27) is fixed below the rotating disc (28). It is installed taking into account the repulsion distance of the magnetic parts (45). 10- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents according to the previous protection elements in one of the embodiments. The path (W2) of group (G2) can consist of two opposite and parallel tracks on each of the cam sections (3, 4) of the upper (3) and lower (4) barrel, where the wheels (30) of group (2G) remain stuck between the two parallel tracks (41, 42) of the upper section^) and remain in continuous contact with the upper track (41) of the wheel (30) and two lower wheels (30) of group (G2) touch the lower track (42) and thus roll on the tracks (W2) in case of rotation of the turbine (the lower section is opposite to the upper section4). 11- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents according to the preceding protection elements. In one embodiment, the rotating disc (28) may be located below the lower part of the barrel cam (4). The capturing pockets and / or the wings (1, 2) may be raised above the level of the rotating disc and almost at the level of the horizontal axis of the barrel cam (3, 4). The arms are connected to the rotating disc (28) by a part (9) perpendicular to the rotating disc (28). A magnetic disc (27) is fixed below the lower part of the barrel cam (4), and the moving part is fixed to the upper face of the rotating disc (28). 12- An intelligent turbine for capturing currents, according to the preceding protection elements, in one of its embodiments, may include, in order to increase torque, an oval cam (32) fixed to the center of the turbine, the axis of which (AX32) is aligned with that of the rotating disk (35AX), as well as carrying arms (33) of pockets and / or wings (1, 2), equipped at their ends with following elements or following wheels (34) cooperating with the oval cam (32). During the rotation of the turbine around the axis of the rotating disk (35AX), and when the carrying arms reach the protruding part of the oval cam (32), said arms (33) extend radially, thus increasing their distance with respect to the axis of the rotating disk (35AX), which results in an increase in the generated torque. 13- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents according to the previous protection elements in one of the embodiments. The paths (54, 55) can be flexible, because they are controlled by the control center(20) so that they change shape according to the direction and speed of the current, and as they change, the position of the blades on the turbine changes. 14- Intelligent turbine for capturing currents according to the preceding protection elements. In one embodiment, the control forks (23) move the sections of the barrel cams (3, 4) and / or (18, 19) and / or the cylindrical structures (59, 60) and / or the rotating disc (28) vertically up and down, thereby changing the angle of expansion of the blades. 15- An intelligent turbine for capturing currents, according to the preceding protection elements, in one of its embodiments, may be more than one rotating disc (28) comprising pockets and / or blades (1, 2) that rotate around one axis and / or different axes on the same turbine. It may also have a wind-capturing section and another submerged in water to capture water currents.

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