AU2011101429A4 - Turbine power - Google Patents

Abstract

This is a very basic concept in common use, whereby electricity is generated by a spinning magnet with coils i.e. an alternator, connected to a whirlybird. 5 Examples of spinning magnets include car alternators or generators Fig 5(D); old bicycle dynamos Fig (4) turned by the bicycle wheel to provide electricity to keep the front light lit, hydro power plants, and water (tidal) power. 10 In locations around the world, with ample wind there is considerable untapped energy being generated by the wind. Further, how many countries with no power station would like to adopt wind power> Maybe some poorer countries. This idea is to harness wind energy, by the use of alternator, generator, battery and inverter. There are constant developments in alternators, generators, batteries and inverters which will make the 20 system more powerful and cheaper to produce. The use of this idea is not constrained to size and whirlybirds can have unlimited uses on land, water or air. 25 The system can be set up at a fraction of the cost of Solar Power, and can be expanded and built onto, to a substantial size. The whirlybird can be set up to compliment solar power and other forms of energy. hAI Alternator Fitment Figure : (A)

Description

EDITORIAL NOTE: There are 7 pages of Description AUSTRALIA Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION INNOVATION PATENT NAME OF APPLICANT: Gaetano GIANFRANCESCO, ACTUAL INVENTOR: Gaetano GIANFRANCESCO, INVENTION TITLE: TURBINE POWER Postal Address: 15 Fifth Street, Bicton, 6157 Western Australia. The following statement is a full description of this invention, Including, the best method of performing it known to me.

2 WHIRLYBIRD ADAPTED TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY BY TURBINE POWER, DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL, LAND/WATER/AIR USE Whirlybirds (and like) have been around for many years Fig: (1), and with ever increasing energy prices/carbon pricing, the race is on to find cleaner/greener and if possible cheaper practical alternative of energy. 5 Alternatives energy sources range from solar, wind, tidal and nuclear energy. By use of the wind (free) turbine power, there are an 10 unlimited number of practical alternative/supplement uses to the options of Solar, wind, tidal, and nuclear energy. Applications can be on land, sea and air. The whirlybird can be made from practically any solid 15 material, i.e. Metal, plastic, etc, as long as it has been adequately tested and safely insulated. A generator/alternator can be used as per example Fig 2(G) by having a shaft (Similar to Fig 2(F) through the top 20 of the whirlybird connected to the spinning wheel of the alternator/ or by fitment at the base of the spinning part (spindle) Fig (2) (M) of the whirlybird by appropriately fastened brackets Fig 2(E). Note: Not limited to these options of fitment, however, the principle of using wind to 25 help generate electricity remains. This idea compliments the already efficient and popular whirlybird, and once fully installed should have minimal costs, if any to operate. 30 Adaptations required are already on the market, such as Long Storage Nickel batteries Fig 2 (H), small, highly efficient car alternators, generators Fig (5) inverters Fig 2(J) and surplus energy generated can be sold back to the grid.

3 35 The whirlybird Fig (3) energy sources can be used independently or can compliment the use of solar power units. This will depend on various factors such as location, amount of power needed, time of year etc. However, keep 40 in mind solar power only charges during the day time, and is at its peak during the summer months. Wind occurs both day and night and all seasons. 45 This idea to provide an improved and cheaper alternative of energy which is effective and readily available, with long life durability. The whirlybird can be of any size, and can be adapted to 50 any domestic, industrial and commercial use, and can be used or adapted for land, sea and air. The electricity generated can be stored in Long Storage Nickel batteries Fig 2 (H) and can later be used as required.

5 OPERATION OF THE UNITS) Whirlybirds Fig: 1, are turned by natural wind power in a clockwise direction. Rotation of the alternator can occur by use of a shaft (of desired length) through the top of the whirlybird connected to an alternator. Or via a number of secure brackets attached along the inside of the spinning whirlybird Fig: 2 (E) connected to the spinning wheel of the 5 alternator Fig: 2 (G). A car alternator can be used for this purpose. A car alternator (with regulator) Fig: 5 is shown for example only. 10 By the spinning of the alternator (spindle) Fig 2 (M) as with a bicycle dynamo Fig: 4, direct current (AC) electricity is produced. The Spinning wheel (spindle) Fig 2 (M) of the alternator will need to be on the top (roof) side of the unit 15 to enable safe installation of the electric and earth wires on the bottom (under side), of the unit. Note: other methods of getting the alternator (Fig: 5) to spin may be adopted; however, the principle of using wind 20 to produce electric power by rotating the whirlybird remains the same. As a motor vehicle alternator Fig: 5 is used in this simple example directional current is produced, and the 25 appropriate wires Fig: 2 (J) are fed into an inverter to produce appropriate current for the use. Fig: 2(H) The appropriate sized energy storage cell(s) will depend on actual energy requirements. 30 Combination, materials and sizes to suit a heavier or lighter applications, by combining more or less parts as one will also be acceptable, modification and variations such as would be apparent to a skilled addressee are deemed within the scope of the present invention in the 35 subsequent embodiments.

6 The invention may be better understood with references to the Fitment illustration, diagrams, and photographs in the 40 following embodiments of the invention. Fig: 1, Fig: 2, Fig: 3, Fig: 4, Fig: 5 and Fig:6. Figure 1: Is an eye level position of a whirlybird as seen on a roof. The alternator wouldn't be noticeable. 45 Figures 2: Shows one way of how the alternator will be connected by a shaft to the whirlybird via mounts. There are many other types of fitments to connect the alternator to the whirlybird. This is just one example. 50 Figure 3: Alternate fitment of alternator (with regulator) or other type of apparatus (secured inside of rotating whirlybird). 55 Figure 4: Bicycle dynamo mounted on a bicycle wheel (side view). Figure 5: Alternator (with regulator shown) underside (D). 60 Figure 6: Alternator on Whirlybird, This is an example of what the model may look like when fitted inside the whirlybirds spinning cone. Fig 6 showing size consistent with an adult male hand.

7 REFERENCES TO DRAWINGS Figure: (A) Whirlybird (B) Roof Figure 2: 5 (C) Nut, To attach to whirlybird from inside mount. (D) Bolt, To attach mount to shaft. (E) Mount, To attach shaft whirlybird. 10 (F) Shaft, Connects alternator (via mounts) to Whirlybird. This is just one variable of the many other designs capable with this device. 15 (G) Alternator, used to charge the batteries. (H) Batteries/Energy Storage, In this example we have 4 batteries connected, including the alternator and inverter. For this example we are showing how it could be setup to 20 power Long Storage Nickel batteries Fig 2 (H). Depending on the application of this device, it can use 1 battery or as many as you may be required. It can also be setup to run with more than 1 alternator. 25 (J) Inverter, this is used to convert the DC power provided by the batteries/alternators, into AC power. AC electricity is important to power households and appliances, i.e. fans or any other electrical appliances. 30 (K) DC power input to AC power. (L) AC power output to household appliances. (M) Spindle, the rotating part of the car alternator, 35 8 Figure 3: Another way to fit the alternator and regulator or other type of apparatus which can be secured inside of the rotating whirlybird. 40 Figure 4: Bicycle dynamo mounted on a bicycle wheel (side view). Figure 5: Alternator with regulator shown underside (D). 45 Figure 6: Alternator on Whirlybird, This is an example of what the model may look like when fitted inside the whirlybirds spinning cone. There are many different ways to fit the 50 alternator, either via brackets/mounts, or via a shaft like shown in Figure 2. There are many other alternate ways of fitment. Fig: 6 showing the size can be consistent with an adult male hand.

Claims (5)

1. Whirlybirds (and like) have been around for many years. Predominately used to extract or exhaust old, stale or hot air from the roof cavity area of domestic homes or commercial premises. Fig:1

2. The adaptations of this additional idea for the use of 5 the Whirlybirds can be used to generate self-energy for fan cooling devices.

3. The Free Turbine Energy package, according to claims one and two above are conditional on 10 whirlybirds being made from suitable material to sustain the harsh outside weather elements. Thus, decreasing the heat load on ceiling ducted air conditioning. 15

4. To implement all of the drawing specification as in Fig: 2 into a working model would have a positive saving energy on the environment, allowing the energy to be stored into a power Long Storage Nickel batteries Fig 2 (H) system which could be fed 20 back into the public energy grid system. Subsequently allowing the saved energy to be used to compliment other energy sources.

5. A Turbine Power system, by the use of whirlybirds, 25 helps any roof insulation system operate more efficiently. Fig 1 to 6 of the accompanying drawings. Mr Gaetano GIANFRANCESCO 15 Fifth Street Bicton 6157 Western Australia Signature:....../ .. . S i n t u e .. . .. .. . ... ... ................... ..... Date: /November/2011 <II,