FLEXIBLE SHADOW-GENERATING WIND-ENERGY DEVICE INTENDED TO PROVIDE SOLAR PROTECTION

摘要

A flexible shadow-generating wind-energy device intended to provide solar protection is provided, the device using the kinetic energy of the wind in order to be supported in the air and project a shadow. The device is formed by a panel or group of panels and one or more beams, which together define a bow edge, a stern edge and sides. The device has flaps that provide stability and are used to anchor same to the ground. The device operates as follows: the panel or panels together with the flaps and the beams surround a moving air mass; the aerodynamic forces generated are sufficiently strong to support the device in the air; the device is maintained anchored to the ground; with the device anchored to the ground, it can be maintained at a pre-determined height and project a shadow on a surface below.

主权项

1. Flexible shadow-generating wind-energy device intended to provide solar protection for use in places where there is a wind flow during day has or includes one or more panels, individual or collectively define the fore edge, the stern edge and lateral edges; at least one fin provided at or adjacent to each panel edge panel or side panels, where the fin is directly or indirectly joins to the connecting element which attaches to one or more massive bodies whose total mass is greater than the aerodynamic force produced or generated by the lifting force of the device; at least one defined beam connects the fore edge to the aft edge of the panel or panels; these edges are adjacent each panel(s) lateral end and/or adjacent to the fins; this device shall be equipped with elements capable to filter and/or block UV rays, and such elements shall be low weight, with appropriate dimensions and geometries that take advantage of the kinetic energy in the wind, which will provide strength to withstand aerodynamic forces caused by said fluid on the over the device (panel(s), beam(s), Fin(s), connection and anchorage elements) so the device during operation shall take a three-dimensional shape to provide a larger inertial moment of its structure, which at the same time allows for greater structural stability that facilitates lifting effect, preferably maintained at a certain height for most of the time, sufficiently off ground to enabling it to cast a shade and so users can move or stay securely between the ground and ceiling provided by the shade generating device.