Sahil Dange

RUID: 159009436

Turbine Blade Airflow Deflectors

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This is the prior art search report for your invention to judge its patentability.

Summary:

By introducing the flow deflectors at several positions along the blades length, the radial
component of velocity of the incoming air flow may be redirected to produce an additional
amount of torque on the rotor, thereby increasing the overall power produced by the turbine.

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Classification:
USPC
889.21 : Assembling individual fluid flow interacting members, e.g., blades, vanes, buckets, on
rotary support member
CLASS 416, FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS)
9
WITH MEANS POSITIONING FLUID CURRENT DRIVEN IMPELLER RELATIVE TO FLOW
DIRECTION
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising an impeller*
which is acted upon by a flowing working fluid* to produce a mechanical output and means for
orienting the impeller, relative to the direction of flow.
(1) Note. This definition does not include a mere nominal recitation of a tail vane or rudder.

10

. Offset relative to flow direction

This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Apparatus comprising means to cause or

permit deflection of the impeller from a normal operative position aligned with the direction of
working fluid flow to a position wherein the impeller is oriented at an angle to the direction of
flow.

CPC

F03D 7/0204: {for orientation in relation to wind direction}

Y

GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSSSECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL
SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND
DIGESTS

Y02

TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE

CHANGE

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Y02E

REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES [GHG] EMISSION, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION,

TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION

Y02E10/00
Energy generation through renewable energy sources
Y02E10/70

Wind energy

Y02E10/74

Wind turbines with rotation axis perpendicular to the wind direction

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING ENGINES OR

PUMPS
Engines or pumps

F03

MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS (for liquid and gases F01; positive-displacement
machines for liquids F04); WIND, SPRING WEIGHT AND MISCELLANEOUS MOTORS;
PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER; OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE
PROVIDED FOR

F03D

WIND MOTORS

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Given below is an invention that may conflict with your invention. It has a patent for the blade
design, which has deflectors at both ends of the blade to deflect incoming air.
US 3874816 A
Publication number

US3874816 A

Publication type

Grant

Publication date

Apr 1, 1975

Filing date

Oct 23, 1973

Priority date

Oct 23, 1973

Inventors

Walter B Nixon, Thomas E Sweeney

Original Assignee

Walter B Nixon, Thomas E Sweeney

Windmill blade

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Prior art
Deflectors only at the ends of the blade.
Main purpose of this is to reduce the
negative effects of wind drag.

Your invention
Deflectors are located at various distances on
the blade.
Main purpose is to direct air so as to increase
the torque and thus efficiency of the system.

Conclusion:
The following are the findings of this prior art search:

There does not appear to be any prior art that aims to improve the efficiency of the
system by implementing wind deflectors in a way as your invention.
Your idea appears to be novel and has a strong chance of being patentable.