Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e. – impellers) – Cupped reaction surface normal to rotation plane – Torque converters
Patent
1993-08-27
1994-08-02
Look, Edward K.
Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)
Cupped reaction surface normal to rotation plane
Torque converters
415 31, 415 44, F01D 1300
Patent
active
053339967
ABSTRACT:
A fluid rotor is disclosed for turning electrical generators or other mechanical equipment. The fluid rotor contains multiple curved blades which are in a single plane of rotation, and which are spaced closely together so as to maximize the efficiency of the captured fluid. The open blades are designed to overlap one another to an extent that there are always at least two blades positioned to capture the fluid regardless from which direction the fluid is flowing. The curved blades allow the rotor to always rotate in the correct direction regardless of the direction of the fluid without the use of moving vanes or housings to help direct the fluid at certain portions of the fluid rotor. If the rotor is made to turn in the incorrect direction, it will, as fluid from any direction flows against it, slow down, stop momentarily, and then begin to rotate in the correct direction. More than one rotor can be used in a single assembly, and one rotor can be placed within a liquid such as water, and another rotor can be placed in a gas such as air. Both rotors are coupled to commonly drive a single output shaft, and the coupling uses a one-way clutch so that the liquid rotor cannot act as an anchor to prevent the gas rotor from turning.
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Lee Michael S.
Look Edward K.
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