Wind power generation system for lighter than air (LTA) platforms
US8864064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64B1/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a lighter than air platform, a reversible propulsive/wind turbine, a deployable anchor to constrain movement of the lighter than air platform with respect to an anchor point allowing wind to drive the turbine, and a generator/motor coupled to the turbine to produce electrical power when movement of the lighter than air platform is constrained. A method performed by the apparatus is also provided.
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