Abstract: A wind turbine having one or more magnets for reducing friction between the turbine support and a turbine rotor. The reduction of friction between the turbine rotor and the turbine support allows for an increase in energy production and scale of the wind turbines. The magnet configuration employs a ring of cylindrically-shaped magnets at the bottom and opposed by a corresponding number of generally rectangular-shaped magnets. Bearing magnets are also employed for axial stabilization.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 2014
Date of Patent:
July 12, 2016
Assignee:
Regenedyne LLC
Inventors:
Cheong S. Choi, Jenkins Michael Anthony
Abstract: A wind turbine having one or more magnets for reducing friction between the turbine support and a turbine rotor. The reduction of friction between the turbine rotor and the turbine support allows for an increase in energy production and scale of the wind turbines. The magnet configuration employs a ring of cylindrically-shaped magnets at the bottom and opposed by a corresponding number of generally rectangular-shaped magnets. Bearing magnets are also employed for axial stabilization.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 12, 2015
Publication date:
June 18, 2015
Applicant:
Regenedyne LLC
Inventors:
Cheong S. Choi, Michael Anthony Jenkins
Abstract: A wind turbine having one or more magnets for reducing friction between the turbine support and a turbine rotor. The reduction of friction between the turbine rotor and the turbine support allows for an increase in energy production and scale of the wind turbines. The magnet configuration employs a ring of cylindrically-shaped magnets at the bottom and opposed by a corresponding number of generally rectangular-shaped magnets. Bearing magnets are also employed for axial stabilization.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 22, 2013
Date of Patent:
January 13, 2015
Assignee:
Regenedyne LLC
Inventors:
Cheong S. Choi, Michael Anthony Jenkins
Abstract: A wind turbine having one or more magnets for reducing friction between the turbine support and a turbine rotor. The reduction of friction between the turbine rotor and the turbine support allows for an increase in energy production and scale of the wind turbines. The magnet configuration employs a ring of cylindrically-shaped magnets at the bottom and opposed by a corresponding number of generally rectangular-shaped magnets. Bearing magnets are also employed for axial stabilization.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 22, 2013
Publication date:
October 24, 2013
Applicant:
Regenedyne LLC
Inventors:
Cheong S. Choi, Michael Anthony Jenkins