Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e. – impellers) – Translatory reaction motion – Flexible or relatively movable working member or part
Patent
1979-03-13
1980-12-09
Smith, Leonard E.
Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)
Translatory reaction motion
Flexible or relatively movable working member or part
415 4, F03D 504
Patent
active
042381711
ABSTRACT:
A reciprocating wind engine utilizing plural, movably mounted sets of panels to form pistons is disclosed. Cooperating first and second pistons may be spaced from each other on either side of a central crankshaft. As the wind strikes the surface of a first set of panels, the first piston is moved toward the crankshaft and the second piston is pulled toward the crankshaft from the opposite side. When both pistons are adjacent the crankshaft, the panels on the first or windward piston open to allow the wind to pass therethrough into contact with the panels of the second piston which are closed to present a uniform surface to the wind. The pistons are forced away from the crankshaft to complete one cycle of operation. The output from the crankshaft may be utilized to generate electricity, or for any other suitable purpose. Plural engine segments may be cooperatively joined together to form a bank of such units.
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