Variable radius impeller

Abstract

The present specification relates to a variable radius impeller comprising: a frame assembly configured for coupling to a generator; a plurality of blades for generating rotational force around an axis of rotation defined by the frame assembly, each blade rotatably mounted to the frame assembly; and a plurality of actuation rods, each actuation rod operably connected to an opposing pair of the plurality of blades, the opposing pair comprising a first blade and a second blade; wherein a driving force of wind on an outer surface of the first blade causes the first blade to move in a closing direction to decrease wind resistance, which in turn causes the corresponding actuation rod to simultaneously push the second blade in an opening direction to increase wind capture.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.