US4165467A
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Dam with transformable hydroelectric station
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-29
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Granted: 1979-08-21
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Expires: 1997-04-29
Abstract
Abstract Transformable hydroelectric station for a water storing dam, having means for alternatively permitting incorporation and positioning of selected ones of a plurality of hydroelectric assemblies each comprising a machine individually designed to be fitted against the water passing means of the dam. Additionally, the water storing dam includes auxiliary equipment permitting maneuvering of the hydromotive assemblies when they are fitted to or removed from the main structural body of the dam.
Inventors
- 👤 Francisco J. G. Atencio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:54
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03B; F03B13/00; F03B13/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/20; Y10; Y10S; Y10S415/00; Y10S415/91; Y10S415/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In a dammed engineered watershed having a water storing plurality of dams having means for directing a flow of water through them; the improvement comprising a removable hydromotive assembly having a water flow circulation path defined by a conduit having a lateral wall for directing water through an incorporated energy generation unit for causing actuation thereof; and having a first open end and a second open end for discharging the water entering the first open end, at least one of said open ends being adapted to be positioned coincidently against at least one end of said dams water directing means; and means for permitting said removable hydromotive assembly to be displaced away from one of the ends of one dam of said plurality of water storing dams; to be positioned coincidently in combination at another end of the same or another dam of said plurality of water storing dams, for purposes of energy production.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In a dammed engineered watershed having a water storing plurality of dams having means for directing a flow of water through them; the improvement comprising a removable hydromotive assembly having a water flow circulation path defined by a conduit having a lateral wall for directing water through an incorporated energy generation unit for causing actuation thereof; and having a first open end and a second open end for discharging the water entering the first open end, at least one of said open ends being adapted to be positioned coincidently against at least one end of said dams water directing means; and means for permitting said removable hydromotive assembly to be displaced away from one of the ends of one dam of said plurality of water storing dams; to be positioned coincidently in combination at another end of the same or another dam of said plurality of water storing dams, for purposes of energy production.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
In a water storing plurality of dams having means for directing a flow of water through them as claimed in claim 1; said removable hydromotive assembly being positioned with its second open end, coincidently and against at the upstream open end of the downstreamly located dam of said plurality of water storing dams; and after being removed from such downstream dam; being positioned with its first open end coincidently and against at the downstream open end of the upstreamly located dam of said plurality of water storing dams, for purposes of energy production.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a water storing plurality of dams, each having means for directing a flow of water through its main body; the improvement comprising one or more hydromotive assemblies, each said hydromotive assembly including a conduit having a peripheral wall defining a water flow circulation path, an energy generation unit actuated by said water flow; said assembly conduit having a first open end and a second open end for discharging water entering said first open end; at least one of said open ends being adapted to be positioned against at least one end of said dam's water directing means; and means for permitting said hydromotive assembly to be displaced from one water directing means end of one dam of said plurality of dams, to another water directing means end of the same or another dam of said plurality of dams.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a water storing plurality of dams, each having means for directing a flow of water through its main body; the improvement comprising one or more hydromotive assemblies, each said hydromotive assembly including a conduit having a peripheral wall defining a water flow circulation path, an energy generation unit actuated by said water flow; said assembly conduit having a first open end and a second open end for discharging water entering said first open end; at least one of said open ends being adapted to be positioned against at least one end of said dam's water directing means; and means for permitting said hydromotive assembly to be displaced from one water directing means end of one dam of said plurality of dams, to another water directing means end of the same or another dam of said plurality of dams.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A plurality of water storing dams as claimed in claim 3 wherein, said hydromotive assembly includes means for controllably influencing on the amount of energetic productivity of its energy generation unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A plurality of water storing dams as claimed in claim 3 wherein, each said hydromotive assembly includes a capsule-mounted generator combined with a motive runner acting as a turbine when causing actuation thereof to said generator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
A plurality of water storing dams as claimed in claim 3 wherein, each said hydromotive assembly is positioned with one said open end against an end of said water directing means of one downstreamly located dam of said plurality of dams and after being removed from said downstreamly located dam being positioned with one said open end against an end of said water directing means of one upstreamly located dam of said plurality of dams.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A plurality of water storing dams as claimed in claim 6 wherein, each said hydromotive assembly is capable of being disposed in a reversed position when desired.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
140 words
In a water storing plurality of dams, each having a main body provided with means for directing a flow of water therethrough, the improvement comprising, one or more hydromotive assemblies, each said hydromotive assembly including a conduit having a peripheral wall defining a water flow circulation path, an energy transformation unit adapted to activate water within said flow path and alternatively to be actuated thereby, said assembly conduit having a first open end and a second open end for discharging water entering said first open end when performing in a generation mode, at least one of said open ends adapted to be positioned against at least one end of said dam's water directing means and means for permitting said hydromotive assembly to be displaced from one said water directing means end of one said dam of said plurality of dams.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
140 words
In a water storing plurality of dams, each having a main body provided with means for directing a flow of water therethrough, the improvement comprising, one or more hydromotive assemblies, each said hydromotive assembly including a conduit having a peripheral wall defining a water flow circulation path, an energy transformation unit adapted to activate water within said flow path and alternatively to be actuated thereby, said assembly conduit having a first open end and a second open end for discharging water entering said first open end when performing in a generation mode, at least one of said open ends adapted to be positioned against at least one end of said dam's water directing means and means for permitting said hydromotive assembly to be displaced from one said water directing means end of one said dam of said plurality of dams.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
73 words
A water storing plurality of dams as claimed in claim 8 wherein, said hydromotive assembly energy transformation unit performs as an energy generation unit and alternatively as an energy accumulation unit, said energy transformation unit having a motor-generator combined with an actuated runner performing as a pump when receiving actuation thereto from the motor and alternatively performing as a motive running runner acting as a turbine when causing actuation thereof to the generator.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A water storing plurality of dams as claimed in claim 9 wherein, said hydromotive assemblies arranged and distributed into a plurality of sets, each one of which serving to produce a specific optimum operational performance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
A water storing plurality of sams as claimed in claim 10 wherein, said plurality of sets are alternately and interchangeably positioned against said bodies of those dams of said plurality of dams in which the best level of their respective operational performances is attained, following the numerical variations of their respectively induced hydraulic head.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
A water storing plurality of dams as claimed in claim 10 wherein, further ones of said sets having axial flow motive runners having movable blades.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A water storing plurality of dams as claimed in claim 10 wherein, further ones of said sets having diagonal flow motive runners having movable blades.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
A water storing plurality of dams as claimed in claim 10 wherein, further ones of said sets having radial flow motive runners.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-08-20 | 1983-02-19 | 1983-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-20 | 1987-02-19 | 1987-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-20 | 1991-02-19 | 1991-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |