Vertical axis wind turbine with bracing members
US12071930B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/74
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vertical axis wind turbine is disclosed. The wind turbine may include a mast, a first arm, a second arm, a blade, a first vertical bracing member, and a second vertical bracing member. The first arm may be attached to the mast at a first mast connection point, and the second arm may be attached to the mast at a second mast connection point via respective arm proximal ends. The blade may be attached to the first arm and the second arm via respective arm distal ends. The first vertical bracing member may connect the mast with the first arm, and the second vertical bracing member may connect the mast with the second arm. The wind turbine may further include one or more horizontal bracing members connecting adjacent wind turbine arms.
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