US4171929A
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Blade for windmill
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-27
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1997-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A blade for windmills fabricated of sheet metal to form a generally hollow structure containing a reinforcing member. The surfaces of the blade are such that the forward surface is flat and rear of the blade is formed by two surfaces which extend in opposite directions from a line extending from a radially inner point at a rearward side of the pitch axis of the blade to a point at the radial outer end and forward of the pitch axis of the blade.
Inventors
- 👤 William D. Allison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:58
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03D; F03D1/00; F03D1/06; F03D1/0608; F03D1/0633; F05; F05B; F05B2240/00; F05B2240/20; F05B2240/21; F05B2240/221; F05B2240/2211; F05B2240/30; F05B2240/301; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/70; Y02E10/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A vane structure for a windmill comprising; a blade member having a pitch axis extending longitudinally thereof, a tubular mounting member connected to a radially inner end of said blade member co-axially with said pitch axis, said blade member having a substantially flat forward face surface disposed parallel to said pitch axis, said pitch axis being spaced from the leading edge of said blade at the radial outer end of said blade a distance less than the distance from the trailing edge and in a plane at right angles to said forward face surface, said blade having a rear face with surfaces diverging in opposite directions from a straight line disposed in said plane said line extending between a first point at the radial outer end of said face surface of said blade and a second point at the radial inner end of said blade and at one side of said pitch axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A vane structure for a windmill comprising; a blade member having a pitch axis extending longitudinally thereof, a tubular mounting member connected to a radially inner end of said blade member co-axially with said pitch axis, said blade member having a substantially flat forward face surface disposed parallel to said pitch axis, said pitch axis being spaced from the leading edge of said blade at the radial outer end of said blade a distance less than the distance from the trailing edge and in a plane at right angles to said forward face surface, said blade having a rear face with surfaces diverging in opposite directions from a straight line disposed in said plane said line extending between a first point at the radial outer end of said face surface of said blade and a second point at the radial inner end of said blade and at one side of said pitch axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said forward face surface is disposed at one side and forwardly of said pitch axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said pitch axis is spaced from the leading edge of said blade a distance of approximately three-tenths of the maximum cord of said blade.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said line between said diverging surfaces extends from between points at the radial outer and inner ends of said blades and at opposite sides of said pitch axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said first point is disposed forwardly of said pitch axis and said second point is disposed rearwardly of said pitch axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination of claim 1 in which the pitch angle between the forward face of said blade member and the plane of rotation remains constant and in which the angle between the surface of said rear face and plane or rotation adjacent said leading edge increases progressively from the radial outer end to the radial inner end of said blade member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said forward face and rear face of said blade are formed of sheet metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 7 in which said sheet metal forms a generally hollow blade member, said hollow blade member containing a frame member disposed therein to reinforce said blade member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 8 in which said frame member is generally tubular in cross section and is disposed substantially coextensive with said pitch axis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 9 in which said tubular mounting member is fixed in said tubular frame member at a radial inner end of said blade member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 and further comprising a windmill rotor shaft having diametrically extending shank members, and means detachably connecting said tubular mounting member to one of said shanks.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 11 in which said means detachably connecting said mounting member and shank comprises a single bolt extending transversely of said mounting member and shank.
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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) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |