Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Wind power generator and bearing structure therefor
- Patent Title (中): 风力发电机及其轴承结构
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Application No.: US12150593Application Date: 2008-04-29
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Publication No.: US07687932B2Publication Date: 2010-03-30
- Inventor: Matteo Casazza , Andreas Mair , Otto Pabst
- Applicant: Matteo Casazza , Andreas Mair , Otto Pabst
- Applicant Address: NL Leimuiden
- Assignee: High Technology Investments B.V.
- Current Assignee: High Technology Investments B.V.
- Current Assignee Address: NL Leimuiden
- Agency: K&L Gates LLP
- Priority: ITBZ2001A0043 20010913
- Main IPC: F03D11/00
- IPC: F03D11/00

Abstract:
The invention relates to a wind power current generator comprising a bearing, a tubular stator that carries a race of the bearing, a tubular rotor coaxial with the tubular stator that can rotate in relation to the stator, a hub connected to the rotor, and at least two blades radially extending away from the hub. According to the invention, the stator and the rotor are formed with substantially tubular cross sections and are concentric to one another. The opposing surfaces of the rotor and stator carry permanent magnets and windings. The stator and rotor extend beyond either side of the magnets and the windings in order to accommodate an antifriction bearing on at least one side. The tubular nature of the rotor and stator allows easy passage of workers within the generator for maintenance thereof and of the blades. Additionally, the tubular nature facilitates air flow through the structure and out the blades, cooling equipment within the structure and aiding de-icing of the blades.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080315594A1 Wind power generator and bearing structure therefor Public/Granted day:2008-12-25
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