Turbinator

Abstract

The invention relates to a improved wind turbine that is used for converting wind energy into electrical energy. The shape of the wind turbine is like a set of concentric circular rings. It has minimum three rings for fixing the blades. It has several strong blades. Each blade is 6 inches long, and 4 inches wide. Each blade is separated by 1 foot from other. All of the blades are fixed at an optimal angle between 100 degrees and 130 degrees. It has a hub for attaching to the input shaft of the generator. It is based on the principle of a windmill for converting wind energy into rotational energy, rotational energy to mechanical energy, and mechanical to electrical energy.

Claims

1. A wind turbine for generating electricity, comprising: a plurality of blades; a hub; and a plurality of rings.

2. The wind turbine of claim 1, wherein said plurality of rings comprises a first ring, a second ring and a third ring.

3. The wind turbine of claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of blades has a first end and a second end.

4. The wind turbine of claim 3, wherein said first end of said plurality of blades is welded to said hub.

5. The wind turbine of claim 3, wherein said second end of said plurality of blades is said first ring.

6. The wind turbine of claim 1, wherein said first end of plurality of blades is welded to an outer surface of said first ring.

7. The wind turbine of claim 1, wherein said second end of plurality of blades is welded to an inner surface of said second ring.

8. The wind turbine of claim 1, wherein said first end of plurality of blades is welded to an outer surface of said second ring.

9. The wind turbine of claim 1, wherein said second end of plurality of blades is welded to an inner surface of said third ring.

10. The wind turbine claim 1, wherein said hub is connected a input shaft of a generator.

11. The wind turbine claim 1, wherein the distance between each of plurality of blades varies to avoid shadowing effect.

12. The wind turbine claim 1, wherein said plurality of blades are made of aluminium.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0026] The invention will be better understood, and objectives other than those set forth above will become apparent, when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings, wherein:

[0027] FIG. 1 shows the front view of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] In the following detailed description, many embodiments are described, as per the invention. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized, and that structural, logical, and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended description and their equivalents.

[0029] Refering FIG. 1 shows preferred embodiment of present invention. The wind turbine 10 of the present invention comprises a hub 11, blades 12 and rings 13,14 and 15. The Hub is welded to a plate that is attached to the input shaft of a generator. The hub is attached to a first ring via welded blades. The inner most ring 13 has four or 4 blades that are welded to it. The blades are also welded to hub 11. There are a twelve or 12 blades that are welded to the outer surface of the first ring and a inner surface of a second ring 14. The outer surface of the second ring is attached to a third ring 15 via welded blades. There are twelve or 12 no. of blades which are welded to outer surface of the second ring and an inner surface of the outmost ring 15. The blades are made of aluminium, which is lighter in weight.

[0030] The turbine 10 is bolted to a plate attached to the input shaft. Removing the coupling bolts make the turbine portable. The rotational speed of the wind turbine can reach upto 12 kpm at peak.

[0031] The current invention works in a similar way as conventional horizontal blade wind turbine. The wind turbine of present invention uses the same mechanism as a windmill or wind turbine for converting wind energy into rotational energy, which is used to generate electricity. The present invention has a central hub with multiple circular rings embodied with multiple blades positioned at an optimal angle. The number of rings can vary from three to the desired number needed for generating the electricity and the distance between the consecutive blades also can vary. The distance between any two consecutive blades is a foot or 2 feet depending upon the width of blades and the rings being used for different size of wind mill.

[0032] In the examplary embodiment of wind turbine, the diameter of the turbinator can be for example four or 4 feet. The invention has several strong blades. Each blade is 6 inches long and 4 inches wide. The dimensions of the blade could vary from 2 ft. to 16 ft. in length. The blades are positioned at an optimal angle between 100 degree and 130 degrees. The difference between will however vary, depending upon the length of blades used as long as this difference does not has shadowing effect on the ground. It is a portable and detachable turbinator. The turbinator also has a hub for attaching to the shaft of the generator.

[0033] The present invention is directed at an improved wind turbine having a horizontal axis of rotation. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wind speed is required to be for example 13 mph or 6 m/s to generate electricity. The tips of the blades are attached to a ring. The rings hold the blades in place and provide support to the hub. The hub provides a location for energy transfer either by mechanical means or electrical means, and provides at least one location for means for reducing friction. The hub may further include a device for controlling the direction of the rotor axis based upon the wind direction such as a rudder.

[0034] When the wind reaches a minimum required speed, it starts to push the blades that are fall in its path. Due to this force exerted by wind on the blades the rings are rotated. As the hub is attached to inner most ring the rotational movement of rings is transferred to the hub. The hub rotates the input shaft of the generator as it is welded to it. The rotational energy gets converted into mechanical energy by the generator. The mechanical energy is gets coverted to electricity. This electricity is transferred to a rectifier. The rectifier in turn transfers it to transformer. At the end the transformer transfers the electricity to the power grid, from where it is provided to many households.

[0035] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0036] The benefits and advantages which may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced, are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.

[0037] While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative, and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions, and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.