Would someone please build one of these?
I filed a provisional patent but I am tapped out financially.
This is like the Savonius style for high torque at low speeds.
The idea for this one is to start up using the Savonius and automatically switch to the Darrieus style to take advantage of higher wind speeds.
Here are some options worthy of noting:
- Bending / rounding the top and bottom 1/4 portions of the blades should increase output.
- Extending the blades past the hinge point (changing the pivot points) may improve performance
- Changing blade height to width ratios - changing diameter to height ratio
- Different styles may be ideal for different locations - telephone poles, on roofs, between buildings, wind farms etc...
To dang many options for me to have a clue!
Math is my weak suit!
I just draw things that look like a good idea.
PaulVAWT
Paul Lieb
plieb@neo.rr.com
Excuse me. fv(k YOU. Build it yourself.
