Vehicle wind turbine system

摘要

The vehicle wind turbine system includes at least one wheel, the at least one wheel having at least one fan blade adapted to generate airflow from the rotation of the at least one wheel, at least one turbine blade coupled to a corresponding shaft, the at least one turbine blade receiving the generated airflow from the at least one fan blade to rotate the at least one turbine blade, the rotation of the at least one turbine blade rotating the corresponding shaft to generate mechanical energy, and at least one electrical generator respectively in communication with the corresponding shaft, the at least one electrical generator to generate electrical power from the mechanical energy generated by the rotation of the corresponding at least one turbine blade, the generated mechanical energy driving the at least one electrical generator to generate the electrical power for use by a vehicle or to be stored.

主权项

1. A vehicle wind turbine system, comprising:
at least one wheel, each of the at least one wheel having at least one fan blade bounded therein, the fan blade adapted to generate airflow from the rotation of the at least one wheel; a plurality of turbine blades respectively positioned adjacent a same side of the corresponding at least one wheel; wherein the plurality of turbine blades are at least diametrically disposed about the same side of the wheel; each one of the plurality of turbine blades coupled to a corresponding shaft, each one of the plurality turbine blades receiving the generated airflow from the at least one fan blade to rotate each one of the plurality of turbine blades, the rotation of each one of the plurality of turbine blades rotating the corresponding shaft to generate mechanical energy; and at least one electrical generator respectively in communication with the corresponding shaft being driven directly, the at least one electrical generator generating electrical power from the mechanical energy generated by the rotation of the corresponding at least one turbine blade, the generated mechanical energy driving the at least one electrical generator to generate the electrical power; wherein the at least one fan blade and the at least one turbine blade are formed of a material selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, plastic, and aluminum.