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公开(公告)号：US11891980B2
公开(公告)日：2024-02-06
申请号：US18113388
申请日：2023-02-23
Applicant: Flower Turbines, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb , Jonathan Forbes
CPC classification number: F03D7/0244 , F03B15/00 , F03B15/06 , F03D7/0204 , F03D7/042 , F03D7/048 , F03D7/06 , F03D9/257 , F05B2270/204
Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media including instructions for synchronizing a plurality of geographically-associated fluid turbines. Synchronizing a plurality of geographically-associated fluid turbines includes receiving first signals indicative of a phase of a rotational cycle of first rotating blades of a first turbine configured to generate a downstream fluid flow; receiving second signals indicative of a phase of a rotational cycle of second rotating blades of a second turbine configured to receive at least a portion of the downstream fluid flow and generate a differential power output; determining from the first and second signals that greater aggregate power output is achievable through blade phase coordination; determining a phase correction between the first and second rotating blades based on the first and second signals to achieve the greater aggregate power output; calculating coordinating signals based on the phase correction; and outputting the coordinating signals to impose the phase correction.
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公开(公告)号：US12025100B2
公开(公告)日：2024-07-02
申请号：US18113381
申请日：2023-02-23
Applicant: Flower Turbines, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb , Jonathan Forbes
CPC classification number: F03D7/0244 , F03B15/00 , F03B15/06 , F03D7/0204 , F03D7/042 , F03D7/048 , F03D7/06 , F03D9/257 , F05B2270/204
Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media including instructions for coordinated braking of a plurality of geographically-associated fluid turbines. Coordinated braking of a plurality of geographically-associated fluid turbines includes accessing memory storing information indicative of a tolerance threshold for an operating parameter associated with the plurality of geographically-associated fluid turbines; receiving information from a sensor indicative of the operating parameter for a particular fluid turbine among the plurality of geographically-associated fluid turbines; comparing the information indicative of the operating parameter for the particular fluid turbine with the tolerance threshold; determining, based on the comparison, whether the operating parameter for the particular fluid turbine deviates from the tolerance threshold; and upon a determination that the operating parameter for the particular fluid turbine deviates from the tolerance threshold, sending a braking signal to each of the geographically-associated fluid turbines to slow each of the geographically-associated fluid turbines.
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公开(公告)号：US12180934B2
公开(公告)日：2024-12-31
申请号：US18429577
申请日：2024-02-01
Applicant: Flower Turbines, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb , Irakli Baitish
Abstract: A flat-packable wind turbine assembly kit, includes a flat-packed bendable airfoil having an upper edge and a lower edge. The flat-packed bendable airfoil is capable of assuming a predefined curvature upon assembly. The flat-packed bendable airfoil includes upper connecting elements distributed along the upper edge and lower connecting elements distributed along the lower edge of the flat-packed bendable airfoil. The flat-packed bendable airfoil also includes a flat-packed upper plate including an upper mating orifices distributed in a contour corresponding to the predefined curvature. Further, the flat-packed bendable airfoil includes a flat-packed lower plate including lower mating orifices distributed in the contour corresponding to the predefined curvature. Thus, upon assembly when the upper connecting elements are connected to the upper mating orifices and when the lower connecting elements are connected to the lower mating orifices, the flat-packed bendable airfoil assumes the predefined curvature.
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公开(公告)号：US12126176B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-22
申请号：US18530932
申请日：2023-12-06
Applicant: Flower Turbines, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb , Jonathan Forbes
CPC classification number: H02J3/38 , F03D7/0272 , F03D7/0276 , F03D9/255 , H02P9/02 , F05B2220/706 , H02J2300/28
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for controlling a voltage output of a turbine. Controlling a voltage output of a turbine includes a rectifier for converting an AC output of a turbine to a DC voltage; a sensor for measuring the DC voltage; a charge controller for receiving the DC voltage from the rectifier and produce a DC output, including: a first circuit meeting a first performance criterion for a first DC range, a second circuit meeting a second performance criterion for a second DC operating range, a switch channeling the DC voltage between the first and second circuits; and a processor for receiving the DC voltage measurement from the sensor, and use the switch to channel the DC voltage between the first and second circuits, thereby meeting the first and second performance criteria when the DC voltage is in the first and second DC ranges, respectively.
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公开(公告)号：US12228105B2
公开(公告)日：2025-02-18
申请号：US18669782
申请日：2024-05-21
Applicant: FLOWER TURBINES, INC.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb
IPC: F03D1/02 , B60L53/30 , B60L53/51 , B60L53/52 , B60L53/53 , F03D3/00 , F03D9/00 , F03D9/25 , F03D13/20 , F21S9/02 , F21S9/03 , H02J7/00 , H02J7/14 , H02J7/34 , H02J7/35 , H02S10/12 , H02S20/20 , H02S20/24 , H04N7/18
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting green energy sources on a flat roof, includes multiple roof trusses for mounting atop the roof. The roof trusses support beams on which wind turbines are mounted. The roof trusses are secured to the roof with weighted bases. In addition to supporting wind turbines, the roof trusses may also support solar panels angled relative to a pitch of the roof.
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公开(公告)号：US12209571B2
公开(公告)日：2025-01-28
申请号：US18422587
申请日：2024-01-25
Applicant: Flower Turbines, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb
Abstract: System, methods, and computer readable medium are disclosed for altering orientation of fluid turbines within a cluster. Altering orientation of fluid turbines within a cluster includes a first turbine assuming a first orientation relative to a direction of fluid flow; a second turbine in proximity to the first turbine, and assuming a second orientation relative to the first orientation, wherein the first and/or second orientations are adjustable to mitigate interference with downstream turbine operation; a processor for receiving an indication that the first turbine imposes interference on the second turbine; based on the indication, determine a third orientation enabling the first and second turbines to produce greater aggregate electrical energy than would be produced with the first turbine in the first orientation and the second turbine in the second orientation; and transmit a signal for changing one of the first and second orientations to the third orientation.
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公开(公告)号：US12199437B2
公开(公告)日：2025-01-14
申请号：US18195070
申请日：2023-05-09
Applicant: Flower Turbines, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb , Jonathan Forbes
IPC: F03B15/00 , F03D7/04 , F03D9/25 , G05B19/042 , H02J3/38 , H02M7/06 , H02P9/02 , H02P11/04 , H02P101/15 , H02P101/10
Abstract: This disclosure describes many innovations including but not limited to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for controlling an energy generator. A system for controlling an energy generator includes a detector for sensing an indicator of electrical energy generated by the generator; an energy storage component configured, in a first mode of operation, to store energy generated during operation at a sub-threshold level insufficient for real-time supply to an electrical energy sink; an energy converter configured, in a second mode of operation, to provide energy generated during operation above the threshold level for real-time supply of energy to the electrical energy sink; and a controllable switch, electrically associated with the detector, and configured to alternately toggle between the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation based on the indicator to thereby permit energy generated at the sub-threshold level to be collected and intermittently used.
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公开(公告)号：US12166355B2
公开(公告)日：2024-12-10
申请号：US18393304
申请日：2023-12-21
Applicant: Flower Turbines, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb , Jonathan Forbes
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for determining a power curve for a fluid turbine. Determining a power curve for a fluid turbine includes receiving an indication of a fluid speed condition; if a predetermined load compliant with an MPPT protocol for the fluid turbine operating under the fluid speed condition is available, obtaining the predetermined load; and applying the predetermined load to the fluid turbine, thereby adjusting a rotational velocity in accordance with the MPPT protocol and the fluid speed condition; if the predetermined load is unavailable, applying a plurality of candidate loads in an iterative manner in accordance with the MPPT protocol and the fluid speed condition; determining an MPPT-compliant load that generates greater power; applying the MPPT-compliant load to the fluid turbine; and storing the MPPT-compliant load in association with the fluid speed condition for subsequent application.
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公开(公告)号：US12116980B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-15
申请号：US17758353
申请日：2021-05-11
Applicant: Flower Turbines INC.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb , Irakli Baitish , Arthur Bayzer
CPC classification number: F03D3/064 , F16B37/048
Abstract: A coupling system for coupling a curved object to a central shaft, the curved object includes an inner surface facing the central shaft and an outer surface. The system includes a coupling member for coupling the curved object to the central shaft; at least one pocket integrally formed on a curved surface of the curved object and defined as a depression with respect to at least one of the inner and outer surfaces. The pocket includes: a flat portion having an aperture for holding the coupling member; and a flange portion which merges continuously from the flat portion to the curved object and is shaped such that the flat portion is disposed perpendicularly to the coupling member; a fastening member for fastening the coupling member to the flat portion. The thickness of the flat portion and flange portion is the thickness of the curved object.
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公开(公告)号：US11885313B2
公开(公告)日：2024-01-30
申请号：US18195592
申请日：2023-05-10
Applicant: Flower Turbines, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb , John Scott
Abstract: A turbine with an associated shaftless electric generator includes a rotor and a stator; a mounting plate rotatable with the rotor and a void along a central axis of the rotor. A plurality of blades extend from the mounting plate. Adjustable bearings are interposed between the rotor and the stator, the adjustable bearings being configured to support the mounting plate and the plurality of blades. A threaded adjustor rod located in the void may be manipulated to adjust tension on the adjustable bearings.
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