Nested Pyramid Wind Turbine Layout for Limited-Space Power Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wind turbines are inefficient and costly due to their single-platform usage, leading to space inefficiency and inability to combine power generation, resulting in high costs and reduced energy yield.
Innovation Solution
A pyramid-shaped wind turbine system composed of overlapping turbines of varying sizes and dimensions, allowing independent or interconnected operation, with an automatic transmission system to harness power at low wind speeds and optimize energy production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple turbines are installed on separate platforms, then each turbine can operate independently, but the floor space is considerably lost and costs excessively rise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested configuration where multiple turbines of different sizes are arranged concentrically around a central axis, with smaller turbines positioned within the swept area of larger turbines. This nesting approach allows multiple turbines to occupy overlapping spatial footprints while maintaining independent operation, thereby dramatically reducing the total floor space required compared to separate platform installations
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from horizontal distribution of turbines across separate platforms to a vertical stacking arrangement around a central axis. By utilizing the vertical dimension and creating a three-dimensional turbine forest structure, the system accommodates multiple turbines in a compact footprint, effectively converting a two-dimensional space problem into a three-dimensional solution
2Reliability
If multiple turbines are installed on separate platforms, then each turbine can operate independently, but the costs excessively rise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent turbines into a single integrated structure that shares common support infrastructure, including a unified foundation, central tower, and electrical connection systems. This consolidation reduces redundant components and installation requirements while preserving the independent operational capability of each turbine, thereby significantly lowering overall installation and maintenance costs
Solution Approach 2:
The common platform and support structure serve multiple functions simultaneously: providing structural support for all turbines, serving as a shared foundation, acting as a central electrical collection point, and offering a unified mounting system. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate infrastructure for each turbine, thereby reducing overall system cost
3Ease of manufacture
If turbines are used separately, then installation is simpler, but power losses and idle powers cannot be turned into yields by combining them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a central power collection and transmission system that acts as an intermediary between the multiple turbines and the electrical grid. This central system collects electrical power from all turbines through shared wiring and transmission components, enabling the combination of power outputs that would otherwise be lost or underutilized when turbines operate in isolation, thereby increasing total energy yield
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system achieves high energy production efficiency at low costs and in limited spaces by combining power generation across multiple turbines, while maintaining visual harmony with nature.
Implementation Method 1
Turbine Blades The main part collects the wind speed on its surface and transfers it to the turbine.
Implementation Method 2
generate electricity from wind power that rotates either dependently or independently from each other on the horizontal (horizontal) axis to the ground
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AI summary
A pyramid wind turbine is provided, which is composed of turbines of different sizes and dimensions shaped as a circle, which overlap in a vertical structure and expand as they go down and rotate either dependently or independently from each other on the horizontal axis to the ground. Turbine is generating device that allows generate of high amounts of energy using limited area, adapts to the environment with its visual design. The turbine is a masterpiece of industrial design. The device has a stabilising and bearing platform, wind turbines expanding from top to bottom as a pyramid on this platform, the upper and lower apparatus of the turbine that co-ordinates these turbines with each other, fixes and carries the blades and transfers the power generated to the alternator.