Airfoil-based air turbine
US11187207B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/728
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact air turbine configured to convert some of the energy from a stream of passing air into electrical energy. The turbine is placed on a moving vehicle in a location where drag is occurring and may in fact be placed in a location where additional drag is desirable. The preferred embodiments incorporate a movable inlet ramp or door to aid in self-starting and increase efficiency.
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