Apparatus and methods for recovery of variational wind energy

摘要

A wind energy recovery apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a first wind receiving member displaceable by a wind having a variable velocity, a first elastic member coupled to the first wind receiving member, and an electrical generator operatively connected to the first wind receiving member and configured to convert mechanical energy of the first wind receiving member to electrical energy. An energy storage device may be provided in communication with the electrical generator. A self-powered signal communications system including the apparatus is also disclosed. A method of identifying a site for recovering variational wind energy is also disclosed.

主权项

1. An apparatus for recovery of energy from wind characterized as having velocity variations and an impinging direction, the apparatus comprising:
a) a first wind receiving member displaceable in oscillatory motion along an axis in the impinging direction of the wind in response to received velocity variations of the wind impinging upon the member; b) a first elastic member coupled to the first wind receiving member; and c) an electrical generator operatively connected to the first wind receiving member and configured to convert mechanical energy of variable wind velocity induced oscillatory motion of the first wind receiving member to electrical energy.