Wind power generator
AssigneeZephyros, Inc.
InventorHendrik Lambertus Lagerwey
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Abstract
A windmill driven electric generator is described with an air sealed closed chamber surrounding rotating and stationary parts to prevent condensation problems during times when the windmill is standing still due to a lack of wind. The closed chamber may be provided with a super atmospheric pressure to avoid entry of moisture-laden air. An air drier is used to maintain the closed chamber air dry and at a temperature that is below the dew point. Various embodiments are described.
Claims8
Windmill for generating electric current with the aid of a generator which is driven by vanes and is provided with a rotor, a stator and a bearing on which the vanes are also mounted, comprising:
- a closed chamber with at least one air seal between rotating parts and stationary parts of the generator and with the stator mounted within the closed chamber characterized in that the closed chamber wherein the means for supplying dried air provides a superatmospheric air pressure in the closed chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.