US4073516A
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Wind driven power plant
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-06
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1995-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A tethered wind-driven floating power plant which includes a support body carrying at least one rotor assembly, a current generator coupled to the rotor and alignment assembly for aligning the rotor to face into the wind, a ground anchor and at least one captivating stay connecting the floating power plant to the anchor. The support body is hollow and gas-filled to carry its own weight as well as the weight of the rotor assembly, current generator and alignment assembly. The support body is connected to the captivating stay through a joint connection having three degrees of freedom. The rotors are gimbal-mounted, at a variable relative position with respect to the support body but in fixed positions relative to one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Alberto Kling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:50
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03D; F03D13/00; F03D13/20; F03D9/00; F03D9/20; F03D9/25; F05; F05B; F05B2240/00; F05B2240/90; F05B2240/92; F05B2240/922; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/70; Y02E10/72; Y02E10/728
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A wind-driven power plant comprising current generator, a rotor assembly comprising at least one pair of coaxially and coplanarly mounted counter-rotating rotors having their moments of momentum compensated, at least one rotor being coupled to said current generator, a support means supporting said rotor assembly and current generator, means for aligning said rotor assembly in the wind direction, at least one captivating stay and an anchorage means, said support means comprising at least one aerostatic suspension body carrying its own weight as well as the weight of the rotor assembly, current generator, and alignment means and said suspension body being connected through said captivating stay to said anchorage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A wind-driven power plant comprising current generator, a rotor assembly comprising at least one pair of coaxially and coplanarly mounted counter-rotating rotors having their moments of momentum compensated, at least one rotor being coupled to said current generator, a support means supporting said rotor assembly and current generator, means for aligning said rotor assembly in the wind direction, at least one captivating stay and an anchorage means, said support means comprising at least one aerostatic suspension body carrying its own weight as well as the weight of the rotor assembly, current generator, and alignment means and said suspension body being connected through said captivating stay to said anchorage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, including a universal joint wherein said suspension body is coupled to said captivating stay through said joint.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, wherein said suspension body is retained at its position by a plurality of captivating stays.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, wherein said alignment means is associated with said suspension body to align and retain it in a predetermined attitude.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, wherein said rotors are mounted at a fixed position relative to said suspension body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, wherein said rotors are mounted in fixed positions relative to one another and gimbal-mounted, at a variable position relative to said suspension body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 6, wherein said rotors are coupled with said alignment means for their alignment in the wind direction and for retaining them at a desired attitude.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, wherein said suspension body is designed as a hub body disposed coaxially with said rotors.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, wherein said suspension body is designed as an annular jacket concentrically surrounding said rotors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, wherein said suspension body is designed as an aerodynamic wing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wind-driven power plant according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of suspension bodies are interconnected to form, in combination, said support means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |