公开(公告)号：US07602077B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US12173420

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: F03D9/00

CPC classification number: F03D3/002 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F03D3/062 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/201 ,  F05B2240/212 ,  F05B2240/213 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an airborne body extends horizontally along an axis between a first point and a second point. The body may be, for example, at least partially filled with a gas. Two or more vanes may be provided airborne with the body such that the vanes, when acted upon by a wind force perpendicular to the axis, are operable to cause rotation about the axis. Moreover, one or more tethers may be coupled to anchor the body to a third point, and one or more electrical generators may be airborne with the body to convert rotational energy produced by the rotation about the axis into electrical energy. According to some embodiments, each vane comprises a horizontal blade panel attached to and extending along the body.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，机载体沿着第一点和第二点之间的轴线水平地延伸。 身体可以是例如至少部分地填充有气体。 可以与主体一起提供两个或更多个叶片，使得当垂直于轴线的风力作用时，叶片可操作以引起围绕轴的旋转。 此外，可以将一个或多个系绳联接以将身体锚定到第三点，并且一个或多个发电机可以与身体一起空运以将由围绕轴线的旋转产生的旋转能量转换成电能。 根据一些实施例，每个叶片包括附接到主体并沿主体延伸的水平叶片板。

公开(公告)号：US07775761B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US12019872

申请日：2008-01-25

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: F03D3/00

CPC classification number: F03D3/002 ,  F03D3/062 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/201 ,  F05B2240/212 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems and methods for tethered wind turbines may be provided. In some embodiments, a system may comprise an airborne body extending horizontally along an axis between a first point and a second point, wherein the body is at least partially filled with a gas. The system may further comprise, for example, two or more vanes coupled to the body such that the vanes, when acted upon by a wind force perpendicular to the axis are operable to cause the body to rotate about the axis to generate a Magnus effect lifting force. According to some embodiments, the system may comprise one or more tethers coupled to anchor the body to a third point.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，可以提供用于系留式风力涡轮机的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，系统可以包括在第一点和第二点之间沿轴线水平延伸的空中主体，其中主体至少部分地被气体填充。 该系统还可以包括例如两个或更多个叶片，其联接到主体，使得当垂直于轴线的风力作用时，叶片可操作地使得主体围绕轴旋转以产生马格努斯效应提升 力。 根据一些实施例，系统可以包括一个或多个连接件，其将身体锚定到第三点。

公开(公告)号：US20130069372A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13236955

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: F03B13/10

CPC classification number: F03B7/003 ,  F03B17/063 ,  F05B2220/706 ,  F05B2240/301 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  Y02E10/223 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a drum may be submerged in water and extend horizontally along a center axis between a first point on a first side of the drum and a second point on a second side of the drum opposite the first side. Three curved vanes may be attached to the drum such that the vanes, when acted upon by a water flow perpendicular to the axis, are operable to cause rotation about the axis, wherein an edge portion of each vane, located substantially opposite the drum, defines a plane substantially parallel to a plane defined by a surface of the drum located between the edge portion and the axis. An electrical generator coupled to the drum may convert rotational energy produced by the rotation about the axis into electrical energy.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，滚筒可以浸没在水中并且沿着滚筒的第一侧上的第一点与滚筒的与第一侧相对的第二侧上的第二点之间的中心轴水平地延伸。 三个弯曲的叶片可以附接到滚筒，使得当叶片垂直于轴线的水流动作用时，叶片可操作地绕轴线旋转，其中每个叶片的与滚筒大体相对的边缘部分定义 基本上平行于由位于边缘部分和轴线之间的滚筒表面限定的平面的平面。 耦合到滚筒的发电机可将由围绕轴线的旋转产生的旋转能量转换为电能。

公开(公告)号：US20100032963A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12557203

申请日：2009-09-10

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: F03D9/00

CPC classification number: F03D3/002 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F03D3/062 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/201 ,  F05B2240/212 ,  F05B2240/213 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an airborne body extends horizontally along an axis between a first point and a second point. The body may be, for example, at least partially filled with a gas. Two or more vanes may be provided airborne with the body such that the vanes, when acted upon by a wind force perpendicular to the axis, are operable to cause rotation about the axis. Moreover, one or more tethers may be coupled to anchor the body to a third point, and one or more electrical generators may be airborne with the body to convert rotational energy produced by the rotation about the axis into electrical energy. According to some embodiments, each vane comprises a horizontal blade panel attached to and extending along the body.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，机载体沿着第一点和第二点之间的轴线水平地延伸。 身体可以是例如至少部分地填充有气体。 可以与主体一起提供两个或更多个叶片，使得当垂直于轴线的风力作用时，叶片可操作以引起围绕轴的旋转。 此外，可以将一个或多个系绳联接以将身体锚定到第三点，并且一个或多个发电机可以与身体一起空运以将由围绕轴线的旋转产生的旋转能量转换成电能。 根据一些实施例，每个叶片包括附接到主体并沿主体延伸的水平叶片板。

公开(公告)号：USD270829S

公开(公告)日：1983-10-04

申请号：US228051

申请日：1981-01-26

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Designer： Frederick D. Ferguson

公开(公告)号：US4365772A

公开(公告)日：1982-12-28

申请号：US331414

申请日：1981-12-16

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: B64B1/00 ,  B64B1/56 ,  B64B1/66

CPC classification number: B64B1/00 ,  B64B2201/00

Abstract: An aircraft is provided utilizing a spherical balloon filled with buoyant gas such as helium at a pressure substantially greater than atmospheric so that its dimensions are substantially unaffected by changes in atmospheric pressure or temperature. The aircraft may take the form of a self-propelled and self-contained airship, or may be merely a passive device for providing lift and intended to be towed by and controlled from a helicopter. The spherical balloon is mounted on a normally horizontal axle having end portions projecting from opposite sides of the balloon, and includes a rigid load supporting yoke including two arms extending upwardly from a central load supporting structure and each with an upper end suspended from the axle.

Abstract translation: 使用充满浮力气体（例如氦气）的球形气囊，其压力基本上大于大气压，使其尺寸基本上不受大气压力或温度变化的影响。 飞机可以采取自行式和独立式飞艇的形式，或者可以仅仅是用于提供升降机的被动装置，并且意图被直升机牵引和控制。 球形球囊安装在正常水平的轴上，其具有从球囊的相对侧突出的端部，并且包括刚性负载支撑轭，其包括从中心负载支撑结构向上延伸的两个臂，并且每个具有悬挂在车轴上的上端。

公开(公告)号：US20110121578A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12947213

申请日：2010-11-16

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: F03D3/00 ,  F03D9/00

CPC classification number: F03D3/002 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F03D3/062 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/201 ,  F05B2240/212 ,  F05B2240/213 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a plurality of airborne bodies may each extend horizontally along an axis between a first point and a second point. Each body may be, for example, at least partially filled with a gas and two or more vanes may be provided airborne with each body such that the vanes, when acted upon by a wind force perpendicular to the axis, are operable to cause rotation about the axis. Moreover, one or more electrical generators may be airborne with each body to convert rotational energy produced by the rotation about the axis into electrical energy.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，多个机载体可以各自沿着第一点和第二点之间的轴水平延伸。 每个主体可以例如至少部分地填充有气体，并且可以将空气与每个主体一起提供两个或更多个叶片，使得当与垂直于该轴线的风力作用时，叶片可操作以引起围绕 轴。 此外，一个或多个发电机可以与每个主体一起机载以将由围绕该轴线的旋转产生的旋转能量转换为电能。

公开(公告)号：US07859126B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US12557203

申请日：2009-09-10

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: F03D3/00

CPC classification number: F03D3/002 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F03D3/062 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/201 ,  F05B2240/212 ,  F05B2240/213 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an airborne body extends horizontally along an axis between a first point and a second point. The body may be, for example, at least partially filled with a gas. Two or more vanes may be provided airborne with the body such that the vanes, when acted upon by a wind force perpendicular to the axis, are operable to cause rotation about the axis. Moreover, one or more tethers may be coupled to anchor the body to a third point, and one or more electrical generators may be airborne with the body to convert rotational energy produced by the rotation about the axis into electrical energy. According to some embodiments, each vane comprises a horizontal blade panel attached to and extending along the body.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，机载体沿着第一点和第二点之间的轴线水平地延伸。 身体可以是例如至少部分地填充有气体。 可以与主体一起提供两个或更多个叶片，使得当垂直于轴线的风力作用时，叶片可操作以引起围绕轴的旋转。 此外，可以将一个或多个系绳联接以将身体锚定到第三点，并且一个或多个发电机可以与身体一起空运以将由围绕轴线的旋转产生的旋转能量转换成电能。 根据一些实施例，每个叶片包括附接到主体并沿主体延伸的水平叶片板。

公开(公告)号：US20080296905A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US12173420

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: F03D9/00

CPC classification number: F03D3/002 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F03D3/062 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/201 ,  F05B2240/212 ,  F05B2240/213 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an airborne body extends horizontally along an axis between a first point and a second point. The body may be, for example, at least partially filled with a gas. Two or more vanes may be provided airborne with the body such that the vanes, when acted upon by a wind force perpendicular to the axis, are operable to cause rotation about the axis. Moreover, one or more tethers may be coupled to anchor the body to a third point, and one or more electrical generators may be airborne with the body to convert rotational energy produced by the rotation about the axis into electrical energy. According to some embodiments, each vane comprises a horizontal blade panel attached to and extending along the body.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，机载体沿着第一点和第二点之间的轴线水平地延伸。 身体可以是例如至少部分地填充有气体。 可以与主体一起提供两个或更多个叶片，使得当垂直于轴线的风力作用时，叶片可操作以引起围绕轴的旋转。 此外，可以将一个或多个系绳联接以将身体锚定到第三点，并且一个或多个发电机可以与身体一起空运以将由围绕轴线的旋转产生的旋转能量转换成电能。 根据一些实施例，每个叶片包括附接到主体并沿主体延伸的水平叶片板。

公开(公告)号：US20080181773A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US12019872

申请日：2008-01-25

Applicant: Frederick D. Ferguson

Inventor： Frederick D. Ferguson

IPC: F03D11/04

CPC classification number: F03D3/002 ,  F03D3/062 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/201 ,  F05B2240/212 ,  F05B2240/917 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  F05B2240/922 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E10/74

Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems and methods for tethered wind turbines may be provided. In some embodiments, a system may comprise an airborne body extending horizontally along an axis between a first point and a second point, wherein the body is at least partially filled with a gas. The system may further comprise, for example, two or more vanes coupled to the body such that the vanes, when acted upon by a wind force perpendicular to the axis are operable to cause the body to rotate about the axis to generate a Magnus effect lifting force. According to some embodiments, the system may comprise one or more tethers coupled to anchor the body to a third point.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，可以提供用于系留式风力涡轮机的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，系统可以包括在第一点和第二点之间沿轴线水平延伸的空中主体，其中主体至少部分地被气体填充。 该系统还可以包括例如两个或更多个叶片，其联接到主体，使得当垂直于轴线的风力作用时，叶片可操作地使得主体围绕轴旋转以产生马格努斯效应提升 力。 根据一些实施例，系统可以包括一个或多个连接件，其将身体锚定到第三点。