Mobile wind turbine
US8915697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S415/908
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulated erection structure is disclosed for use in mobilizing a wind energy extraction device. The wind turbine has blades capable of being disposed in side-by-side, parallel alignment for transportation. The erection structure has a mast that can be configured in a horizontal orientation for transportation with the turbine generator lowered, and reconfigured for power-generating operations in a vertical orientation with the turbine raised. The turbine generator may be mounted with an erection structure to a variety of transportation platforms, such as on a self-propelled vehicle, towed trailer, or transportation pallet. A hybrid system may integrate photovoltaic cells in addition to a wind energy extraction device.
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