Multi-Axis Turntable Wind Turbine with Segmented Planet Airfoils
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) and tower fans cannot efficiently generate power from straight flowing wind and simultaneously propel it in reverse, lacking the efficiency and reversibility of the proposed multi-axis designs with multiple planet rotors and paired airfoils.
Innovation Solution
A multi-axis turntable, wind turbine, and tower fan system featuring multiple planet rotors rotating around a stationary sun rotor with paired planet and sun airfoils, where planet airfoils maintain a fixed orientation to face against or toward the wind, while sun airfoils rotate radially to optimize power generation and propulsion by alternating as wind shields.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional vertical axis wind turbine uses a single rotating rotor with airfoils, then the structure is simple, but it cannot efficiently generate power from straight flowing wind and cannot be reversed to propel wind
Solution Approach 1:
The single rotor is segmented into multiple planet rotors that rotate around a stationary sun rotor. Each planet rotor carries airfoils, and the segmented configuration enables the system to function as both a wind turbine and a tower fan by controlling the rotation direction of planet rotors relative to the stationary sun rotor
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-axle turntable structure with planet rotors and stationary sun rotor serves dual functions: generating power from wind when planet rotors rotate one direction, and propelling wind when rotated in reverse. The same mechanical structure achieves both functions by changing rotation direction
2Productivity
If airfoils are mounted on a rotating rotor, then the structure is simple, but the airfoils cannot maintain optimal orientation to face against straight flowing wind throughout rotation
Solution Approach 1:
The airfoil system is segmented into planet airfoils mounted on rotating planet rotors and stationary sun airfoils mounted on the fixed sun rotor. This segmentation allows planet airfoils to maintain optimal orientation by rotating with their carriers while sun airfoils provide stationary wind shielding
Solution Approach 2:
The planet airfoils are mounted on rotating planet rotors that carry them through circular paths, allowing the airfoils to dynamically maintain optimal orientation relative to the wind direction throughout their rotation, maximizing power generation efficiency
3Productivity
If multiple planet rotors are introduced to improve wind utilization, then power generation efficiency increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple planet rotors are merged into a single integrated multi-axle turntable mechanism where all planet rotors rotate around the stationary sun rotor on the same plane. This merging approach increases wind power generation capacity while maintaining a unified, manageable structure rather than separate independent systems
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration enhances power generation efficiency by maximizing wind-induced loads during power cycles and minimizing losses during return cycles, allowing the system to generate more power and propel a greater volume of wind than conventional designs.
Implementation Method 1
one planet airfoil mounted to each planet rotor through its cap and base plates; and paired to each planet airfoil is a sun airfoil mounted to top and bottom carrier plates
Implementation Method 2
Paired planet and sun airfoils are curved in shapes similar to portions of a semi circle
Implementation Method 3
multiple planet rotors rotating around a stationary sun rotor with paired planet and sun airfoils, where planet airfoils maintain a fixed orientation to face against or toward the wind
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AI summary
A Multi Axes Wind Turbine of the present invention comprises a multi axes turntable assembly in rotations with a mounted assembly of pairs of planet and sun airfoils for generating a net of substantial powers from generally straight flowing applied wind or airflow. Planet airfoils, been in a fixed rotational orientation relative to and in rotation around a stationary sun rotor, are always facing against applied wind. Different from planet airfoils, sun airfoils are in radial alignment to and in rotation around the sun rotor, and are rotated by applied wind from any direction. In combination, paired planet and sun airfoils alternate as wind shields in rotations around a stationary sun rotor to greatly enhance powers generated while greatly reduce powers lost. A Multi Axes Wind Turbine operated in reverse is a multi-axes tower fan to propel a substantial volume of generally straight flowing wind or airflow.