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US 12,416,283 B2Granted
Reactive, reversible blade turbine for power generation and pumping water
OwnerMichael Scot Cummingsinventor
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Abstract
A reactive blade turbine system works vertically, horizontally, or at an angle and clockwise or counterclockwise according to blade angle and locking position and adjusts to variations in fluid flow such as changes in tidal currents to generate power more efficiently regardless of direction of fluid flow. A method for generating electrical power from a continuous fluid flow via the reactive turbine system is also provided herein.
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A continuous fluid flow power generator system, comprising:
- a turbine having a reactive turbine blade with a blade axis, the reactive turbine blade being configured for communication with a flow of fluid, the turbine further comprising:
- a system axis disposed at a center of the turbine;
- a top base configured to support the reactive turbine blade and further configured to engage with the system axis;
- the reactive turbine blade pivotally coupled to the top base and further configured to pivotally rotate about the blade axis;
- a guard disposed about the turbine for protection thereof, the guard being further configured as a reversal blade to maintain alignment of the reactive turbine blade;
- a locking position disposed within the turbine and further configured to control pivotal rotation of the reactive turbine blade;
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- a power generator in electrical communication with the turbine;
- wherein the top base rotates about the system axis causing the reactive turbine blade to rotate in a first direction on the blade axis until the reactive turbine blade in turn contacts a second flow of fluid on an opposing side of the system, the concurrent rotation of the turbine and the reactive turbine blade continuing until the reactive turbine blade contacts the locking position causing the reactive turbine blade to reverse and rotate in a second direction, the rotation of the system about the system axis generating electrical power via the power generator.
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