# US 2018/0320666 A1 · Multi-turbine platform tower assembly and related methods systems, and apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0320666 A1 - Document ID: US20180320666A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/969,395 - Filed: 2018-05-02 - Published: 2018-11-08 - Earliest claimed: 2017-05-03 - Inventors: William O. Fortner - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180320666A1 ## CPC - F03D 13/22: {Foundations specially adapted for wind motors} - E04H 12/00: Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures (cooling towers E04H5/12; derricks for oil drilling E21B15/00) - F03D 9/25: the apparatus being an electrical generator (F03D9/22 takes precedence) - F03D 13/20: Arrangements for mounting or supporting wind motors; Masts or towers for wind motors - F03D 1/02: having a plurality of rotors - F05B 2220/7064: of the alternating current (A.C.) type - F05B 2220/708: Photoelectric means, i.e. photovoltaic or solar cells - Y02E 10/72: Wind turbines with rotation axis in wind direction - Y02E 10/728: Onshore wind turbines - Y02P 70/50: Manufacturing or production processes characterised by the final manufactured product - F03D: WIND MOTORS - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) - F05B: INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION - Y02P: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS ## Abstract Platform tower assemblies for mounting wind turbine assemblies, as well as methods, systems and components related thereto. A central shaft may support a series of planar platforms along its length, each platform constructed to support a plurality of wind turbine assemblies. The wind turbine assemblies may be positioned to optimize production based on prevailing wind directions, and may include turbine assemblies optimized for different wind conditions. The platform tower may include a housing around a lower portion for storage of batteries and control circuitry. The uppermost platform may include one or more solar panels for additional power generation capability. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A platform assembly for generating electricity, comprising: a central support shaft rising from a base to a top end; at least one platform disposed on the central support shaft, the at least one platform having a generally planar deck; a plurality of electric generating wind turbines disposed at different locations on the at least one platform. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, wherein the central support shaft comprises a hollow conduit. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of platforms disposed on the central shaft spaced vertically apart from one another. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The platform assembly of claim 3, wherein each platform of the plurality of platforms has an electric generating mechanism disposed thereon. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The platform assembly of claim 4, wherein the uppermost platform has at least one solar panel assembly disposed thereon. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one platform has a generally circular shape. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one platform has a supporting framework that is covered by a decking material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The platform assembly of claim 7, wherein the decking material is expanded metal. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of electric generating wind turbines comprises at least one wind turbine which operates to generate electricity in a range peaking at a wind speed of less than about 10 mph and at least a second wind turbine which operates to generate electricity in a range peaking at a wind speed of greater than about 20 mph. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of electric generating wind turbines comprise turbines that use vanes to rotate an alternator to generate a 12 volt electric current. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of electric generating wind turbines comprises at least one turbine disposed for rotation around a vertical axis. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, further comprising a housing disposed around the central shaft at a lower portion thereof and a set of batteries disposed in the housing for storing electricity generated by the plurality of wind turbines. ### Claim 13 An assembly for generating electricity, comprising: a central support shaft rising from a base to a top end; at least one generally planar platform disposed on the central support shaft; at least one wind turbine which operates to generate electricity in a range peaking at a wind speed of less than about 10 mph disposed at a first position on the at least one platform; and at least a second wind turbine which operates to generate electricity in a range peaking at a wind speed of greater than about 20 mph disposed on the at least one platform. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The assembly of claim 13, further comprising a first plurality of electric generating wind turbines which operate to generate electricity in a range peaking at a wind speed of less than about 10 mph disposed on the at least one platform and a second plurality of electric generating wind turbines which operate to generate electricity in a range peaking at a wind speed of greater than about 20 mph disposed on the at least one platform. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The assembly of claim 14, further comprising a plurality of platforms disposed on the central shaft spaced vertically apart from one another. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The assembly of claim 15, wherein each platform of the plurality of platforms has an electric generating mechanism disposed thereon. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The assembly of claim 16, wherein the uppermost platform has at least one solar panel assembly disposed thereon. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The assembly of claim 13, wherein the at least one platform has a generally circular shape. ### Claim 19 (depends on 13) The platform assembly of claim 13, wherein the at least one electric generating wind turbine comprises a windmill style turbine that uses vanes to rotate an alternator to generate a 12 volt electric current. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The platform assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one wind turbine comprises a wind turbine disposed for rotation around a vertical axis.