Device for reversing a blade of a runner unit
US10247166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a runner unit of a tidal power plant, and more particular to a device for reversing a blade of the runner unit. The device according to the invention is lighter and more efficient with respect to known solutions which involve articulated mechanisms as it is based on an auxiliary servomotor including a reciprocating linear rack which acts on the blade to be reversed.
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