Wind power generator and control therefore
AssigneePower Group International Corp.
InventorCharles D. Syverson
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Abstract
A wind powered generator for generating electrical energy comprising a generator which has no slip rings between its field and armature, and which when mounted on a tower is controlled through suitable control mechanism to adjust the power output to a level compatible with the load and storage equipment, as well as the existing wind conditions. The armature is fixedly mounted on the support (which can turn about an upright axis) and a housing carrying permanent magnets rotates around the armature. Bearing means stably support the housing and the armature and the propeller is easily mounted on the housing. The device is made to be relatively maintenance free and capable of unattended generation of electricity over extended periods of time.
Claims3
An electric generator assembly adapted to be driven by the wind, including a support for retaining the generator assembly in a desired position, said generator assembly having an armature fixedly mounted on said support, a housing, bearing means to rotatably mount said housing directly on said support for rotation about a central axis, said housing having an outer mounting portion spaced radially outward from and overlapping at least a portion of said armature, permanent magnet means carried by said mounting portion of said housing for interacting with the armature to provide for generation of an electrical output from the armature upon rotation of the housing, means connected to said housing for rotation with said housing, and means for connecting a wind sensitive element thereto to provide wind powered rotation of said housing relative to the armature to produce an electrical output, and means connected to said armature for carrying electrical output from the armature.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.