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Vertical axis wind turbine with polygonal mast

US12297807B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2023
Grant dateMay 13, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05B2260/301
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vertical axis wind turbine is disclosed. The wind turbine may include a polygonal mast having a predefined count of faceted sides. The polygonal mast may include a mast top end and a mast bottom end. The wind turbine may further include a drive shaft having a polygonal drive shaft top end and a drive shaft bottom end. The polygonal drive shaft top end may be configured to connect the mast bottom end with the drive shaft. The polygonal drive shaft top end too may have the predefined count of faceted sides.

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