Rotating Tower Vertical Wind Turbine With Integrated Dome Blades
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wind turbines are not aesthetically appealing and are costly to construct and maintain, especially when installed as separate structures, and they require significant energy for rotation, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A vertical wind turbine system with integrated blades extending from a glass dome, incorporating a gearbox to convert low wind speeds into usable energy, and a rotating structure that allows 360-degree views while generating power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If wind turbines are installed as separate structures, then power generation capability is improved, but aesthetic appeal deteriorates and construction cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the wind turbine structure with the building dome structure, merging two previously separate functions (power generation and architectural enclosure) into a single integrated system. The turbine blades are embedded within the transparent dome, allowing the building itself to generate power while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Solution Approach 2:
The dome structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as the architectural enclosure for the building, the housing for the wind turbine blades, and the aesthetic element providing 360-degree views. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate structures.
2Power
If traditional vertical wind turbines are used, then power generation is achieved, but rotation energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The turbine system is designed to be self-starting and self-regulating. The blades automatically rotate when wind reaches a certain speed without requiring external energy input for activation. The system uses the wind energy itself to drive the rotation and generate electricity, eliminating the need for additional energy consumption for startup and operation.
3Productivity
If turbine blades rotate at high speed, then power generation efficiency is improved, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The turbine structure is divided into segmented blades embedded within the dome, rather than a single large rotating mass. This segmentation allows for better distribution of rotational forces and reduced structural stress while maintaining effective power generation surface area.
Solution Approach 2:
The turbine blades are nested within the dome structure, with the rotation mechanism contained inside the architectural enclosure. This nesting provides natural structural support and stability constraints, allowing the blades to rotate at high speeds while the outer dome maintains structural integrity.
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 efficiently generates power using wind energy while providing a cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing solution for residential or commercial penthouses, allowing 360-degree views and stable energy generation.
Implementation Method 1
Three blades (1) are embedded in the top of the turbine, which is the upper part of the main blades (3.a)... all blades act in integrated manner... harness the wind, rotate the structure
Implementation Method 2
a gearbox can be used to convert low round to high round which is required generator
Implementation Method 3
provides the electrical power required by the penthouse from wind power by the generator
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AI summary
In this invention, some unique blades are embedded which start from the top of the glass dome, extend around it and ending up below the dome plate. All of these blades are used to slow rotation of the tower. This vertical wind turbine, while rotating the structure to see the various views and landscapes around the tower, provides the electrical power required by the penthouse from wind power by the generator. Three blades are embedded in the top of the turbine, which is the upper part of the main blades. Lower and inside the container in roof of dome, the gearbox and generator are located to which harnessed energy by blades is transferred.