US4362466A
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Wind-operated power-generators and wind wheels therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-23
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Granted: 1982-12-07
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Expires: 2000-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A wind-wheel for a wind-operated power generator comprises a rotor shaft, carrying the vanes of the wind-wheel, and mounted at its ends in rotary bearings supported by a frame. The frame is mounted on the top of a tower by means of a support member which itself is rotatable about a vertical axis through the tower. The connection between the support member and the frame enables the frame to be rotated about a horizontal axis below the bottom of the vanes. In a high wind, the wind-wheel can, thus, swing out of the vertical plane, spilling wind from the vanes, to avoid damage.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Schonball
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:26
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03D; F03D7/00; F03D7/02; F03D7/0204; F03D7/0208; F03D7/0216; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/70; Y02E10/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A wind operated power generator comprising: a tower structure; a wind-wheel comprising a plurality of vanes carried by a rotor shaft and arranged normally to occupy a vertical plane through the center of said tower structure; a pair of spaced apart frame members in which the ends of said rotor shaft are journalled; a platform member supporting said frame members, which are upstanding therefrom; means rotatably connecting said platform member to a horizontal shaft, carried by a support member and disposed below the bottom of the vanes; and counterweight means depending from said platform by means of support arms along which said counterweight means are adjustably movable; said plurality of vanes and said counterweight means being disposed to lie in the vertical plane with said horizontal shaft, and being horizontally rotatable about said shaft to maintain the weight of the wind-wheel centered over said horizontal shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A wind operated power generator comprising: a tower structure; a wind-wheel comprising a plurality of vanes carried by a rotor shaft and arranged normally to occupy a vertical plane through the center of said tower structure; a pair of spaced apart frame members in which the ends of said rotor shaft are journalled; a platform member supporting said frame members, which are upstanding therefrom; means rotatably connecting said platform member to a horizontal shaft, carried by a support member and disposed below the bottom of the vanes; and counterweight means depending from said platform by means of support arms along which said counterweight means are adjustably movable; said plurality of vanes and said counterweight means being disposed to lie in the vertical plane with said horizontal shaft, and being horizontally rotatable about said shaft to maintain the weight of the wind-wheel centered over said horizontal shaft.
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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) | 1985-12-06 | 1986-06-07 | 1986-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-06 | 1990-06-07 | 1990-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-06 | 1994-06-07 | 1994-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |