VAWT/AR overview

  • The first new mechanical motion for a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine since Darrieus (1931)
  • Patent Pending 8/7/06
  • Unique combination of helicopter rotor head design with wind turbine design.
  • No prior art in wind turbine technology found during extensive patent searches.
  • A result of 4-5 years of research.

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    Wind Action Overview
  • Wind causes Rotor Tilt

  • Rotor Tilt sets Airfoil Angle of Attack (AOA)

  • Airfoil AOA creates Aerodynamic Lift

  • Aerodynamic Lift creates Rotation/Torque

  • Additionally, there is a simple means of correction for gyroscopic precession built in.

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