Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to a control system for a non-rotating wind energy generator. The control system can comprise a sensor that senses at least one of: an amplitude of oscillation of a bluff body of the non-rotating wind energy generator, a power output of a linear alternator system of the non-rotating wind energy generator, a voltage output of the linear alternator system of the non-rotating wind energy generator, and a current output of the linear alternator system of the non-rotating wind energy generator. Additionally, the control system can comprise a damper that applies a damping force to the bluff body based in part on at least one of the amplitude, the voltage output, the current output, and the power output.

Abstract: The cutting blade of a continuous motion saw is mounted on a skew arm which rotates about an axis which is skewed relative to the path along which the product to be cut is advanced. The blade rotates about an axis which is parallel to the path. The blade orbits in a planetary manner to compensate for the skew angle and to ensure that the blade remains perpendicular to the path. Grinding stones for the blade are mounted radially inwardly of the blade throughout the entire orbit of the blade.

Abstract: The cutting blade of a continuous motion saw is mounted on a skew arm which rotates about an axis which is skewed relative to the path along which the product to be cut is advanced. The blade rotates about an axis which is parallel to the path. The blade orbits in a planetary manner to compensate for the skew angle and to ensure that the blade remains perpendicular to the path. Grinding stones for the blade are mounted radially inwardly of the blade throughout the entire orbit of the blade.

Abstract: A method for trueing a spoked wheel, such as a bicycle wheel, is disclosed. Measurement data on lateral and radial runout and spoke tension all around a wheel is obtained, and the necessary spoke adjustments to true the wheel are determined from the data so that the wheel can be trued in a single pass or spoke adjustments. In one embodiment of the invention, individual influence functions for each spoke of a wheel which relate the effect of each spoke adjustment to the change in lateral runout and radial runout of the entire wheel rim, as well as on all spoke tension, are obtained. These, combined with measured data of a wheel, are utilized to determine the individual spoke adjustments that are required to true the wheel. A least squares solution can be utilized on a computer to solve for each of the spoke adjustments, and weighting factors can be employed to vary the accuracy of the lateral or radial trueness, or the spoke tensions.