US 12,655,826 B2 · Tide- and wind-powered turbine, conversion and storage system

Abstract

An electricity generation system employs a tide- and wind-powered turbine featuring an inverted blade configuration, where the blades extend inward from an outer ring, creating a central void for fluid passage and optimizing energy capture efficiency. The system includes advanced components such as an axial radial flux motor, ball bearings, and a variable pitch mechanism for dynamic blade adjustment. It is adaptable for mounting on bridges, pipelines, or power transmission towers and incorporates innovative motor technologies, including crystal motors, to achieve efficient energy conversion. The system supports bidirectional flow environments, ensuring continuous power generation, and integrates energy storage devices such as saltwater batteries to store excess energy. Designed for sustainable, 24-hour electricity generation with minimal environmental impact, the system is suitable for infrastructure-based installations, marine vessels, and small-scale devices, offering versatile applications across diverse environments.

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Dependent claims

An electricity generation system comprising:

(a) an energy extractor operative to extract kinetic energy from a fluid flow;
(b) an energy transmitter electrically coupled to the energy extractor;
and
(c) an energy dissipator electrically coupled to the energy transmitter;
wherein the energy extractor comprises:
at least one blade assembly mounted to an annular race, the blade assembly including a plurality of blades extending from the annular race and converging radially inward toward a longitudinal axis of the energy extractor;
and
a roller bearing positioned between the annular race and an outer race;
and
a retainer mounted to the energy extractor adjacent to the roller bearing.

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An inverted turbine apparatus for generating electrical energy from a fluid flow, comprising:

at least one housing having an outer peripheral wall defining a central void adapted to permit fluid passage;
at least one blade assembly mounted on an annular race disposed within the housing, the blade assembly including a plurality of turbine blades extending from the annular race radially inward toward the central void;
at least one motor assembly operatively coupled to the blade assembly, such that the motor assembly comprises a rotor incorporating high-strength permanent magnets and a stator configured to convert rotational energy into electrical energy;
at least one bearing assembly comprising a plurality of roller bearings positioned between the annular race and an outer race, with a retainer mounted adjacent to the plurality of roller bearings;
and
at least one mounting interface configured to secure the housing to a support structure,
wherein the bearing assembly is configured to enable rotational movement of the blade assembly;
and
wherein the inverted turbine apparatus is operative to convert kinetic energy of the fluid flow into electrical energy.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Tide- and wind-powered turbine, conversion and storage system

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Tide- and wind-powered turbine, conversion and storage system

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Abstract

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