TRANSPORTABLE SYSTEM FOR SELF-CONTAINED ENERGY MICRO-GRID WITH WIND TURBINE

摘要

An energy unit capable of being configured in a transportation configuration and in an operational configuration. The unit comprises a container having first and second ends opposing a longitudinally-extending central section. In the transportation configuration, the container's central section is positioned generally parallel with a supporting ground surface. In the operational configuration the container is configured to be positioned with the first end on the supporting ground surface such that the second end is set apart in an upward direction from the supporting ground surface. The energy unit additionally comprises a wind turbine for generating electrical energy. In the operational configuration, the wind turbine is configured to be received within the interior space of the container, while in the transportation configuration the wind turbine is configured to extend from the exterior surface of the container.

主权项

1. A system for transitioning an energy unit from a transportation configuration to an operational configuration, wherein the energy unit includes a container having first and second ends opposing a longitudinally-extending central section, wherein in the transportation configuration the central section of the container is positioned generally parallel with the supporting ground surface, wherein in the operational configuration the container is positioned with the first end on the supporting ground surface such that the second end is set apart in an upward direction from the supporting ground surface, the system comprising:
a winch assembly configured to be securely engaged with the supporting ground surface; a longitudinal support beam having a first end and a second end, wherein said support beam is configured to be positioned between said winch assembly and the container; a pivot assembly configured to be securely engaged with the supporting ground surface, wherein the pivot assembly is configured to be rotatably engaged with the first end of said support beam such that said support beam can pivot about said pivot assembly; and a mechanical link configured to extend between said winch assembly and the container, with a portion of said mechanical link configured to be slidably engaged with the second end of said support beam.