| 摘要 |
A vertical axis wind turbine of the type having collapsible fabric sails (10) that reside on the rim of a horizontally disposed square rotor wheel (12,14) supported on a pivotally operated vertical mast (30). Four sails (10) are joined in oppositely disposed pairs and communicate by cables (16) through guides (18) that are positioned on a square rotor hub (14) and control the shape of the linked sails. When acted upon by wind, the sails reciprocally open and close to form two shapes. The two shapes are a scoop and a wing. The scoop holds the wind when receding from the wind. The advancing sail forms a wing that rides the wind promoting stability and reducing friction in the rotor wheel. The action of the advancing sail dampens the sail action of the opening sail and limits the opening sail to a preferred scoop shape.
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