Transverse axis turbine with controllable display
US9309864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/74
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transverse axis fluid turbine with controllable display components thereof is disclosed. The turbine has a base structure, rotor rotatably attached to the base structure and at least three blades rotatably attached to the rotor. A matrix array of light reflective or emitting elements is mounted on the flat blade surface. The light reflective or emitting elements are controlled by a control unit in such a way that the light reflecting or emitting provides stable still or moving image(s) to its viewer(s) while the turbine is in operation.
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