VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE AND GENERATOR
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1. A wind turbine and generator apparatus for mounting on a substantially vertical fixed cylindrical object, the apparatus comprising:
- a stationary generator member adapted to be fixed to the cylindrical object such that the stationary generator member encircles the cylindrical object;
a rotating generator member substantially enclosing the stationary generator member, and rotatably supported by the stationary generator member;
a plurality of blades mounted to the rotating generator member such that a wind contacting the blades is operative to rotate the rotating generator member about the stationary generator member to generate electrical energy.
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Abstract
A wind turbine and generator apparatus for mounting on a substantially vertical fixed cylindrical object includes a stationary generator member encircling the cylindrical object and fixed to the cylindrical object. A rotating generator member encloses the stationary generator member, and is rotatably supported by the stationary generator member. A plurality of blades is mounted to the rotating generator member such that a wind contacting the blades is operative to rotate the rotating generator member about the stationary generator member to generate electrical energy.
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1. A wind turbine and generator apparatus for mounting on a substantially vertical fixed cylindrical object, the apparatus comprising:
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a stationary generator member adapted to be fixed to the cylindrical object such that the stationary generator member encircles the cylindrical object; a rotating generator member substantially enclosing the stationary generator member, and rotatably supported by the stationary generator member; a plurality of blades mounted to the rotating generator member such that a wind contacting the blades is operative to rotate the rotating generator member about the stationary generator member to generate electrical energy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for generating electricity from wind, the apparatus comprising:
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a substantially vertical electrical utility pole supporting at least one electrical conductor; a stationary generator member encircling the utility pole and fixed to the utility pole; a rotating generator member substantially enclosing the stationary generator member, and rotatably supported by the stationary generator member; a plurality of blades mounted to the rotating generator member such that a wind contacting the blades is operative to rotate the rotating generator member about the stationary generator member to generate electrical energy; and a circuit connected to the stationary generator member and the at least one electrical conductor and is configured to transform the electrical energy generated as required and to conduct the transformed electrical energy into the at least one electrical conductor. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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