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US 8,134,246 B1Granted
Fluid driven generator
OwnerWilliam A. Loisinventor
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Abstract
A power generation system utilizes a wind driven turbine to energize a pair of generator disposed on opposing ends of drive shaft having helical propeller fin attached thereto. The units may be installed on the roof a structure in parapet fashion and stacked to increase power output. Furthermore, the wind driven turbine could be incorporated into a ram air drive to recharge the battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle.
Claims13
A fluid powered generator unit comprising:
- a) a drive shaft having a first end, a second end, and a center point on said drive shaft half way between a first and a second generator;
- b) a plurality of helical fins integral with said drive shaft, said plurality of helical fins positioned around said center point and extending toward said first and second ends of said drive shaft;
- c) a first housing positioned on said first end of said drive shaft, said first housing forming a base for supporting said fluid powered generator unit when placed on a surface, a second housing positioned on a second end of said drive shaft, said second housing having an upper support surface, a first generator disposed within said first housing attached to said first end of said drive shaft, a second generator disposed within said second housing attached to said first end of said drive shaft;
- d) an electrical connection to at least one battery;
- e) a mesh casing extending from said first to said second housing to protect said plurality of helical fins while letting fluid flow freely therethrough;
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- f) whereby said upper support surface of said second housing is capable of supporting another fluid powered generator unit stacked thereon.
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