This is an improvement of my previous video movie and concept. Perhaps the extra power gained is enough to offset any efficiency losses of the system without any similar improvement. Perhaps I'm wrong about the location of it, and it (the wind-vane) should simpley be inline with the deflector?nnThe wind-deflector or baffle is connected to the axis of the turbine/generator. It rotates as necessary as the wind changes direction by using a wind-vain. Perhaps this wind-vane can be located symetrically opposite or 180 degrees from wind-deflector for balance and increased stability. It is also possible to make the wind-deflector a portion of a semicircle, but straight as shown has advantages also.nnI don't have a working model, it all needs exploration and input from the community.nnIf necessary, increasing the length of the rods that connect the wind-collectors to the axis will increase torque, though at the cost of speed. Using different size gears combinations can increase the speed.nnI notice some new designs now on YouTube vids that used a fixed wind block/deflector system. This is an alternative to my design, but its perhaps not as efficient, but it is good for turbulant wind directions.nnUsing all these "wind steering" devices does increase the size, complexity and cost a bit, however its much cheeper than installing a second generator for increased energy. The problem now is to make the system effective and balanced with minimal vibration.nnHere is the basic text description from the last video about this subject:n nWind Generator Improvement #1 - Wind Deflector And Steering n02:38nHere is a design I made for the improvement of wind electric generation that anyone can freely use, let me know if you think the i Here is a design I made for the improvement of wind electric generation that anyone can freely use, let me know if you think the idea is useful. nnThere is a slight mistake in the view of two of the (wind-force) collectors drawn in this image; that is they should be rotated 90 degrees clockwise. These are located at the 90 and 180 degree standard angle locations.nnIf you keep thinking about the collectors, obviously the larger the more wind and its corresponding force can be captured for energy transfer to the alternator/generator.nnThe airvane is used for steering/direction of the "wind block" or "wind baffle". As shown in the image, I guess it would have to have a large surface area for increased stability in itself to maintain position to block the wind. Or the "wind block" itself can be angled some way also. Another shape of this windblock would equally direct the force equally up, down, left and right for increased stability. At minimum, left and right would be alright.nnWind-block ? Wind-baffle? or Wind-deflector or Wind-director. It depends on which description to use...is the wind being just blocked or used as an aid in the production of energy. Wind-directors seems to be more appropriate if used as an aid to the production of energy.nnAlso, it appears that a wind-director is needed to initially get the system rotating in a specific direction. The additional use of the wind force directed is an added bonus. Also.. should it be directed more towards the "tips/ends" of the blades where more torque could be developed?.. or perhaps at the center of the blades...only test can determine that.. and what is required of the system...speed, torque or a combination.nnI wonder if the cups/collectors could possibly swivel slightly, perhaps with springs, independently to collect more wind force. This even fancies the use of materials that are flexable such as plastics and cloth for the collectors.nnIf you had a bunch of dixie cups or strofoam cups you can experiment with capturing more wind, and you will +eventually see that a spiral type of form can do that where one of the "cups" is at near flat or at 90 degrees to the wind always, to get the energy.nnI've had this idea for a while, a least a year, and havent ever seen any instance of it described, but recently one design using some similar concepts was brought to my attention on Jan/26/2008. So beyond any 'doubt', I guess alot of people are thinking about the "wheel" these days. Are you one of them? Do you care? Well, you should. Telling someone "it's been done before" and implying some kind of failure is not very encouraging or productive...I don't care to be part of that. nnEver since man began building shelters from the wind and stones around his fires, he has been directing the wind. nnThe first direct use of the energy supplied by wind force seems to be with sail boats.nnHere is a link to a website about traditional windmills: http://www.windmillersgazette.com/ (more) (less)nnHere' the Wikipedia article mostly about traditional windmills: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windmill
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