Power generating system
US8344539B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/70
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive shaft is supported at first and second ends with bearings for rotational reciprocation. A sail has a fixed portion and a reciprocable portion. An inextensible cord couples the reciprocable portion of the sail to the drive shaft adjacent to the first end whereby wind contacting the sail will reciprocate the reciprocable portion of the sail to pull the inextensible cord and rotate the drive shaft. A generator is rotatably coupled to the drive shaft adjacent to the second end for creating electrical energy in response to the reciprocation of the sail from the action of the wind.
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