JP2013189970A - Power generating impeller and wind turbine including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power generating impeller and a wind turbine that can be simplified in its blade form and also can improve its rotational efficiency.SOLUTION: A power generating impeller includes a rotary shaft 2 and a plurality of blades 3. Each blade 3 includes a fixed end portion 31 fixed to the rotary shaft 2, a body 32 provided from the fixed end portion 31 to a downstream of a fluid flowing direction and positioned outwardly in a radial direction of the rotary shaft 2 toward the downstream, and an extended portion 33 provided in an end portion on the downstream side of the body 32 and extended outwardly in the radial direction of the rotary shaft 2. Further, in the extended portion 33, a position at the downstream end on a first end edge 331 side with respect to a width direction and a position at the downstream end on a second end edge 332 side opposite to the first end edge 331 are offset in a rotational axis direction, and thereby, the blade 3 forms a first angle-of-attack portion 35.

Description

  The present invention relates to a power generation impeller and a wind turbine provided with the same.

  Conventionally, as an impeller used for a generator, for example, an impeller of a propeller type windmill is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The impeller of a propeller type windmill described in Patent Literature 1 includes a rotation shaft and a plurality of blades fixed around the rotation shaft.

  The blade of the propeller is formed long in the radial direction of the rotation shaft so as to be substantially orthogonal to the rotation shaft. Each blade has a radially inner end of the rotating shaft fixed around the rotating shaft. Each blade has a radially outer end that is a free end. This blade has a helically twisted shape from the fixed end to the free end in order to obtain an angle of attack with respect to the fluid.

JP 2006-257886 A

  However, the propeller type windmill described in Patent Document 1 needs to form a twist to obtain an angle of attack when manufacturing the blade. The twisting of the blades of this propeller type windmill not only has a complicated shape, but also requires an angle of attack to be accurately formed in order to obtain an optimum lift. For this reason, a propeller type windmill has the problem that manufacture is difficult.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a power generation impeller that can increase the rotational efficiency while simplifying the shape of the blade and a windmill equipped with the impeller. There is to do.

  The present invention includes a rotating shaft and a plurality of blades provided around the rotating shaft, and rotates around the rotating shaft by receiving fluid flowing in the direction of the rotating shaft with the plurality of blades. The blade is a power generation impeller for generating electric power, and each blade is provided with a fixed end fixed to the rotary shaft, and provided downstream from the fixed end in the fluid flow direction and goes downstream. The main body portion is located on the radially outer side of the rotating shaft, and the extending portion is provided at the downstream end of the main body portion and extends radially outward of the rotating shaft. In addition, in the extending portion, the most downstream location on the first end edge side in the width direction and the most downstream location on the second end edge side opposite to the first end edge are in the direction of the rotation axis. And is characterized by forming an angle of attack. .

  In the power generation impeller of the present invention, the angle of attack is preferably formed by making an angle at the fixed end.

  The power generation impeller according to the present invention includes a first angle of attack portion configured by the angle of attack and a second angle formed by the blade having the same angle of attack from the fixed end portion to the extending portion. It is preferable to provide an angle-of-attack part.

  In the power generation impeller of the present invention, the blades are preferably formed to have the same thickness throughout.

  The power generation impeller of the present invention further includes a folded portion at a tip of the extending portion, and the folded portion is folded in a direction from the second end toward the first end. preferable.

  Further, in the power generation impeller of the present invention, a plurality of the blades are spaced apart in the direction of the rotation axis and provided at each location, and each blade provided on the downstream side in the fluid flow direction includes: As viewed in the axial direction, it is preferably arranged so as to be positioned between adjacent blades provided on the upstream side in the fluid flow direction.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the power generation impeller of the present invention is formed so that the blade becomes wider as it goes radially outward.

  Moreover, the windmill according to the present invention is characterized in that the power generation impeller is provided on a support column through a rotating shaft.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the windmill of this invention is further equipped with the cylindrical hood which opens the both ends of the flow direction of a fluid, and covers the outer side of the said braid | blade.

  In the wind turbine of the present invention, it is preferable that the power generation impeller is provided on the downstream side in the fluid flow direction with respect to the support column.

  According to the power generation impeller of the present invention and the windmill equipped with the same, it is possible to increase the rotational efficiency while simplifying the shape of the blade.

It is a perspective view of the windmill of Embodiment 1. It is a windmill of Embodiment 1, (a) is a side view (b), a top view (c) is a front view. It is sectional drawing seen from the front for demonstrating the braid | blade of the impeller for electric power generation of Embodiment 1, (a) is a braid | blade provided with the 2nd angle-of-attack part, (b) is the 2nd angle-of-attack part. The blade is not provided. It is a principal part side view of the windmill of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a side view of the windmill of Embodiment 2. It is a perspective view of the windmill of Embodiment 3. It is the partially broken side view of the windmill of Embodiment 3. It is a figure for demonstrating the windmill of an Example. It is a figure for demonstrating the experimental apparatus of an Example, (a) is the whole schematic, (b) is a figure of the opening of the exit of a rectifier. (A) is the blade of Example 1, (b) is the blade of Example 2, and (c) is the blade of Example 3. (A) is the blade of Example 4, and (b) is the blade of Example 5. (A) is the blade of Comparative Example 1, and (b) is the blade of Comparative Example 2. (A) is a diagram in which blades are arranged every 180 °, (b) is a diagram in which blades are arranged every 120 °, and (c) is a diagram in which blades are arranged every 90 °. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a wind speed and rotation speed when a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 180 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the wind speed and rotation speed when a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 120 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a wind speed and a rotation speed when a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 90 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the wind speed and rotation speed when a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 180 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a wind speed and the rotation speed when a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 120 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a wind speed and rotation speed when a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 90 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a wind speed and electric power when a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 180 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a wind speed and electric power when a braid | blade is attached only to a 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 120 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a wind speed and electric power in case a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 90 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the wind speed and electric power in case a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 180 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the wind speed and electric power when a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 120 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a wind speed and electric power in case a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 90 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the front-end | tip speed rate and a power coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 180 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the front-end | tip speed rate and a power coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 120 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the front-end | tip speed rate and a power coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 90 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a tip speed rate and a power coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 180 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the front-end | tip speed rate and a power coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 120 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a front-end | tip speed rate and a power coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 90 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the front-end | tip speed rate and a torque coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 180 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the front-end | tip speed rate and a torque coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 120 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a front-end | tip speed rate and a torque coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached only to the 1st attachment part and is arrange | positioned every 90 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a front-end | tip speed rate and a torque coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 180 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a front-end | tip speed rate and a torque coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 120 degrees. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the front-end | tip speed rate and a torque coefficient in case a braid | blade is attached to the 1st attachment part and the 2nd attachment part, and is arrange | positioned every 90 degrees.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
The power generation impeller 1 of Embodiment 1 is used for a windmill as shown in FIG. The windmill includes a power generation impeller 1 having a rotating shaft 2 as a center, a nacelle 4 that pivotally supports the power generation impeller 1, and a support column 5 having the nacelle 4 provided at an upper end. A generator 6 is accommodated in the nacelle 4 of the windmill. The generator 6 is connected to the rotating shaft 2 of the power generation impeller 1. The windmill is configured such that the generator 6 can generate electric power when the power generation impeller 1 rotates. The windmill of this embodiment is a so-called horizontal axis windmill. Moreover, the windmill of this embodiment is a small windmill, and is used for home use.

  Hereinafter, the upstream side in the fluid flow direction is simply referred to as “upstream side”, and the downstream side in the fluid flow direction is simply referred to as “downstream side”.

  The power generation impeller 1 includes a rotating shaft 2 and a plurality of blades 3. The power generation impeller 1 rotates about the rotating shaft 2 by receiving air flowing in the rotating shaft direction by the blade 3. In other words, the power generation impeller 1 rotates around the rotating shaft 2 by receiving the fluid flowing in the rotating shaft direction with the plurality of blades 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary shaft 2 is arranged such that its longitudinal direction is substantially parallel to the horizontal direction. In other words, the rotating shaft 2 is arranged along the fluid flow direction (or so as to be substantially parallel). The rotating shaft 2 has a first end 21 and a second end 22. The second end 22 of the rotating shaft 2 is located on the opposite side of the first end 21. A direction from the first end 21 toward the second end 22 is defined as a first direction 23. A direction toward the opposite side to the first direction 23 is defined as a second direction 24.

  The rotating shaft 2 includes a hub 25 provided for attaching the blade 3. The hub 25 is fixed to the end of the rotating shaft 2. The hub 25 has a cylindrical shape. The hub 25 is provided with a blade attachment portion 26 on the end surface of the rotary shaft 2 on the first end 21 side. The blade mounting portions 26 are arranged in three equal parts as viewed in the direction of the rotation axis. The blade mounting portion 26 includes a male screw portion 261 that protrudes from the end face of the hub 25 in the second direction 24 and a nut 262 that is screwed into the male screw portion 261.

  Although the hub 25 of this embodiment has a cylindrical shape, it may be a prism. The number of blades 3 attached is arranged every 120 °, but may be arranged every 180 ° or every 90 ° (for example, see FIG. 11).

  The blade 3 is composed of a long plate material that is long in one direction. The blade 3 is formed with substantially the same thickness throughout. The blade 3 includes a fixed end portion 31, a main body portion 32, and an extending portion 33. In the blade 3, a fixed end portion 31, a main body portion 32, and an extending portion 33 are integrally formed continuously in the longitudinal direction. The blade 3 of the present embodiment has a uniform cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction from the fixed end portion 31 to the extending portion 33. In other words, the blade 3 is not in a twisted shape. The blade 3 of the present embodiment is formed by bending a belt-shaped flat plate instead of twisting it.

  The fixed end portion 31 is attached to the hub 25 of the rotary shaft 2 and is thereby fixed to the rotary shaft 2. The fixed end portion 31 includes a fixed piece 311. The fixed piece 311 is bent along the end surface of the hub 25 on the first end 21 side of the rotating shaft 2. The fixed piece 311 includes a through hole 312 that passes through the blade 3. The male screw portion 261 of the blade attachment portion 26 of the hub 25 of the rotating shaft 2 is inserted into the through hole 312. The nut 262 is screwed into the male screw portion 261 in a state where the male screw portion 261 is passed through the through hole 312 of the fixed end portion 31. As a result, the fixed end 31 is fixed to the rotating shaft 2.

  The main body 32 is continuously provided from the fixed end 31 toward the downstream side. The main body 32 is inclined so as to be located on the radially outer side of the rotation shaft 2 as it goes downstream. In other words, the main body portion 32 is provided along the first direction 23 from the fixed end portion 31 and is formed so as to be positioned on the radially outer side of the rotating shaft 2 as it goes in the first direction 23. Specifically, the gradient of the main body portion 32 of the present embodiment is inclined so as to expand about 60 mm radially outward when it proceeds about 60 mm from the fixed end portion 31 toward the first direction 23.

  The main body 32 is gently curved so that the surface on the fluid receiving side is concave and the opposite surface is convex. The main body 32 may be formed in a straight line without being gently curved.

  The main body portion 32 forms the same angle of attack over the entire length in the longitudinal direction. Thereby, the main-body part 32 forms the 2nd angle-of-attack part 36 (refer Fig.3 (a)). The main body portion 32 has the same slope α from the fixed end portion 31 to the extending portion 33 in the inclination of the cross section. This gradient α is an angle with respect to the rotation direction.

  In addition, this 2nd angle-of-attack part 36 does not need to be provided, as shown in FIG.3 (b). In other words, the chord line of the blade 3 may not have an angle with respect to the fluid flow relative to the rotation direction.

  The extending portion 33 is provided at the distal end portion of the main body portion 32 in the first direction 23. The extending portion 33 is formed by bending the end portion of the main body portion 32 in the first direction 23 toward the radially outer side. The extending portion 33 is smoothly continuous with the main body portion 32.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the extending portion 33 has a length in the width direction 37. The extending portion 33 has a length along the radial direction 38 of the rotating shaft 2. The direction toward the outside in the radial direction 38 of the rotating shaft 2 in the extending portion 33 is defined as the length direction of the extending portion 33. The length direction of the extending portion 33 intersects the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 32. As shown in FIG. 2B, the width direction 37 of the extending portion 33 intersects the rotation axis direction when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the width direction and along the radial direction. More specifically, the width direction 37 of the extending portion 33 intersects with the rotation axis direction so as to be not perpendicular to the rotation direction when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the width direction 37 and along the radial direction. In the extending portion 33, one end edge in the width direction is defined as a first end edge 331, and the other end edge is defined as a second end edge 332. A direction from the second end edge 332 side to the first end edge 331 side is defined as a first circumferential direction 39.

  The extending portion 33 has a first location 333 and a second location 334. The first location 333 is located at the tip of the first end edge 331 in the first direction 23. The second location 334 is located at the tip of the second edge 332 in the first direction 23. The 1st location 333 and the 2nd location 334 have shifted | deviated in the rotating shaft direction. More specifically, the closer to the second location 334 from the first location 333, the closer to the first direction 23. In other words, the first location 333 is located closer to the first end 21 of the rotating shaft 2 than the second location 334. Thereby, the extending part 33 forms the first angle-of-attack part 35.

  The blade 3 of this embodiment further includes a folded portion 34 provided at the tip of the extended portion 33. The folded portion 34 is formed by folding the end portion of the extending portion 33 toward the second direction 24. In other words, the folded portion 34 is folded toward the upstream side. The tip of the folded portion 34 is a free end of the blade 3.

  In the power generation impeller 1 of the present embodiment, the first angle-of-attack portion 35 of the blade 3 is formed as follows. The operator attaches the blade 3 to the hub 25 of the rotating shaft 2. The blade 3 is attached along the rotation axis 2 (parallel to the radial direction). At this time, the first location 333 and the second location 334 of the blade 3 are arranged at the same position in the first direction 23.

  Next, the operator moves the main body portion 32 and the extending portion 33 side in a direction perpendicular to the first direction 23 (specifically, the first circumferential direction 39 side) around the fixed end portion 31 of the blade 3. (See FIG. 4). The operator moves the main body portion 32 and the extending portion 33 side in a direction perpendicular to the first direction 23 around the fixed end portion 31 of the blade 3 in the same manner for all the blades 3. Then, the first location 333 and the second location 334 are arranged at positions shifted in the first direction 23. Thereby, the first angle-of-attack part 35 is formed.

  At this time, the operator rotates the blade 3 around the male screw portion 261 at the fixed end portion 31 of the blade 3 to form the second angle of attack portion 36.

  When air flows in the rotation axis direction, the main body 32 of the power generation impeller 1 receives a drag force from the air. After that, the air that has passed through the upstream surface of the main body portion 32 flows along the first angle-of-attack portion 35 of the extending portion 33 and causes the extending portion 33 to generate drag. Each drag force generated in the first angle-of-attack part 35 and the second angle-of-attack part 36 is converted into a rotational force in the first circumferential direction 39 of the power generation impeller 1. Thereby, the power generation impeller 1 rotates.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power generation impeller 1 having such a configuration has a rotating shaft 2 connected to a generator 6. The generator 6 includes a rotor 61 and a stator 62. The stator 62 is disposed on the outer side in the radial direction so as to surround the rotor 61. A coil (not shown) is wound around the stator 62. As a result, the stator 62 generates a magnetic field in a certain direction. This coil is electrically connected to the outside. The rotor 61 is connected to the rotating shaft 2 of the power generation impeller 1. The rotor 61 includes a permanent magnet. In other words, the rotor 61 has an N pole and an S pole. The permanent magnet of the rotor 61 is disposed in a magnetic field created by the stator 62.

  When the power generation impeller 1 rotates, the rotor 61 rotates following this. When the rotor 61 rotates, electromagnetic induction occurs with the stator 62. Due to this electromagnetic induction, an induced current is generated in the coil wound around the stator 62. The current generated in the coil is output to the outside.

  The generator 6 is disposed in a nacelle 4 provided at the upper end of the support column 5. The nacelle 4 has a cylindrical shape. The longitudinal direction of the nacelle 4 is arranged in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis direction. The nacelle 4 has a housing space for housing the generator 6 therein.

  The support column 5 is formed long in the vertical direction. The support column 5 is attached to the mounting table 51. The lower end portion of the column portion 5 is fixed to the mounting table 51. The upper end portion of the column portion 5 is fixed to the nacelle 4. The nacelle 4 may be attached to the support column 5 so as to be rotatable around the yaw axis.

  The power generation impeller 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an extending portion 33. A first angle-of-attack portion 35 is formed in the extended portion 33 by shifting the first location 333 and the second location 334 in the rotation axis direction. For this reason, when manufacturing the blade 3, the operator can simply form the plate without twisting. That is, unlike the conventional propeller-type blade 3, it is not necessary to accurately form a complicated shape in order to obtain an angle of attack.

  In addition, since the first angle of attack 35 is formed by making an angle at the fixed end 31, the angle of attack can be easily adjusted.

  Further, since the blade 3 has the same angle of attack from the fixed end portion 31 to the extending portion 33, the shape of the blade 3 can be simplified.

  The blade 3 is formed with substantially the same thickness throughout. A streamlined cross-section like a conventional propeller cross-sectional shape requires complicated processing. In other words, it was necessary to use a material in consideration of workability. However, since the blade 3 of the present embodiment is formed with the same thickness throughout, it is difficult to receive material restrictions. This improves the degree of freedom in design.

  Further, the power generation impeller 1 of the present embodiment has a folded portion 34. For this reason, the blade 3 can receive the fluid more effectively.

  Further, the power generation impeller 1 of the present embodiment is provided on the support column 5 to form a windmill. In the power generation impeller 1 of this embodiment, the blade 3 is provided in the first direction 23. And the impeller 1 for electric power generation of this embodiment can convert a wind force into a rotational force efficiently. For this reason, the windmill of this embodiment can reduce the stress applied to the support | pillar part 5 when the braid | blade 3 receives a wind. For example, when the wind turbine according to the present embodiment is applied to a large wind turbine, even if the wind force is strong, it is difficult to apply a large force to the support column 5.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since this embodiment is mostly the same as Embodiment 1, it attaches | subjects the same code | symbol in the same part, abbreviate | omits description, and mainly demonstrates a different part.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the wind turbine according to the second embodiment, a plurality of blades 3 are provided in each location, spaced apart in the axial direction (rotational axis direction) of the rotary shaft 2. The blades 3 provided on the downstream side are arranged so as to be positioned between adjacent blades 3 provided on the upstream side when viewed in the rotation axis direction. The shape of each blade 3 is the same as in the first embodiment. Moreover, the shape of the support | pillar part 5 and the generator 6 is the same as Embodiment 1. FIG.

  The rotating shaft 2 includes a first attachment portion 27 and a second attachment portion 28. The first attachment portion 27 is provided on the end surface of the hub 25 on the first end 21 side. The second attachment portion 28 is provided on the end surface of the second end 22 of the hub 25. The first attachment portion 27 and the second attachment portion 28 are separated from each other in the first direction 23.

  A first blade unit 71 is attached to the first attachment portion 27. The first blade unit 71 is composed of a plurality of blades 3. A second blade unit 72 is attached to the second attachment portion 28. The second blade unit 72 includes a plurality of blades 3. The blade 3 of the second blade unit 72 is located between the first blade units 71. In other words, each blade 3 provided on the downstream side is arranged so as to be positioned between adjacent blades 3 provided on the upstream side when viewed in the rotation axis direction.

  As described above, the power generation impeller 1 is for causing the generator 6 to generate power. The power generation impeller 1 includes a rotating shaft 2 and a plurality of blades 3. The plurality of blades 3 are provided around the rotation shaft 2. The rotating shaft 2 has a first end 21 and a second end 22. The second end 22 is located on the opposite side of the first end 21. A direction from the second end 22 toward the first end 21 is defined as a first direction 23. The plurality of blades 3 are configured to receive a fluid flowing in the rotation axis direction. When the plurality of blades 3 receive the fluid flowing in the direction of the rotation axis, the plurality of blades 3 rotate around the rotation axis 2.

  Each blade 3 includes a fixed end portion 31, a main body portion 32, and an extending portion 33. The fixed end 31 is fixed to the rotating shaft 2. The main body 32 is provided along the first direction 23 from the fixed end 31. The main body portion 32 is located on the radially outer side of the rotating shaft 2 as it goes in the first direction 23. The extending portion 33 is provided at an end portion on the downstream side of the main body portion 32. The extending portion 33 extends toward the radially outer side of the rotating shaft 2. More specifically, the main body 32 has a second end located on the side opposite to the fixed end 31. The extending portion 33 extends from the second end portion toward the outside in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 2.

  The extending portion 33 has a width direction. The width direction of the extending portion 33 intersects the first direction 23. The width direction of the extending portion 33 intersects the radial direction of the rotating shaft 2. One end of the extending portion 33 in the width direction is defined as a first end edge 331, and the other end of the extending portion 33 in the width direction is defined as a second end edge 332.

  The extending portion 33 has a first location 333 and a second location 334. The first location 333 is located at the tip of the first end edge 331 in the first direction 23. The second location 334 is located at the tip of the second edge 332 in the first direction 23. The first angle of attack 35 is formed by the first location 333 and the second location 334 being displaced in the direction of the rotation axis.

  The blade 3 has the same angle of attack from the fixed end portion 31 to the extended portion 33. Accordingly, the blade 3 has the second angle of attack portion 36.

  The blade 3 further includes a folded portion 34 provided at the tip of the extending portion 33 and folded toward the upstream side in the fluid flow direction. In other words, the blade 3 further includes a folded portion 34 at the tip of the extending portion 33. The folded portion 34 is folded in the direction from the second end 22 toward the first end 21.

  In addition, a plurality of blades 3 are provided at each location, separated from each other in the axial direction of the rotary shaft 2. The blades 3 provided on the downstream side in the fluid flow direction are disposed so as to be positioned between the adjacent blades 3 provided on the upstream side in the fluid flow direction when viewed in the axial direction. . In other words, the power generation impeller 1 has a plurality of blade units 7. The plurality of blade units 7 includes a first blade unit 717 and a second blade unit 727. Each blade unit 7 has a plurality of blades 3. The plurality of blades 3 of each blade unit 7 are arranged along a plane that intersects the rotation axis 2. The plurality of blade units 7 are spaced apart in the axial direction of the rotary shaft 2. The blade 3 of the first blade unit 717 is located between the second blade units 727.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, since this embodiment is mostly the same as Embodiment 1, it attaches | subjects the same code | symbol in the same part, abbreviate | omits description, and mainly demonstrates a different part.

  The windmill of the third embodiment is a so-called downwind type windmill. The windmill includes a power generation impeller 1, a nacelle 4, and a column portion 5. A generator 6 is accommodated in the nacelle 4. The generator 6 is connected to the rotating shaft 2 of the power generation impeller 1. The windmill is configured such that the generator 6 can generate electric power when the power generation impeller 1 rotates. The windmill of the present embodiment is also a so-called horizontal axis windmill, like the windmill of the first embodiment.

  The power generation impeller 1 includes a rotating shaft 2, a hub 25, and a blade 3. The hub 25 is fixed to the downstream end of the rotating shaft 2. A blade mounting portion 26 is provided on the downstream end surface of the hub 25. The rotating shaft 2 is rotatably supported by the nacelle 4. Thus, the power generation impeller 1 is rotatably provided at the end of the nacelle 4 on the downstream side in the fluid flow direction. The structure of the blade 3 of the power generation impeller 1 is the same as that of the blade 3 of the first embodiment.

  The nacelle 4 has a length along the fluid flow direction. The nacelle 4 has a tapered shape so as to become smaller in diameter toward the upstream end in the fluid flow direction.

  The support column 5 supports the nacelle 4. The support column 5 supports the downstream end of the nacelle 4. The support column 5 is disposed on the upstream side of the power generation impeller 1. In other words, the power generation impeller 1 is arranged on the downstream side in the fluid flow direction with respect to the support column 5.

  Further, the windmill of the present embodiment includes a cylindrical hood 9. The cylindrical hood 9 has an inflow opening 91 and an outflow opening 92. The inflow opening 91 and the outflow opening 92 communicate with each other. That is, the cylindrical hood 9 is open at both ends in the fluid flow direction. The cylindrical hood 9 has a cylindrical shape. The inner side surface of the cylindrical hood 9 is located on the outer side (the outer side in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 2) than the outermost portion of the blade 3. In other words, a slight gap is formed between the blade 3 and the cylindrical hood 9.

  The tubular hood 9 has an attachment fixing portion 93. The attachment fixing portion 93 is fixed to the column portion 5. The attachment fixing portion 93 is configured by a through hole that penetrates the cylindrical hood 9 in and out. The attachment fixing portion 93 fixes the cylindrical hood 9 to the support column 5 in a state where the power generation impeller 1 is rotatably accommodated inside the cylindrical hood 9. The center of the cylindrical hood 9 is located substantially concentric with the center of the rotating shaft 2.

  The rear end (end on the downstream side in the flow direction) of the blade 3 of the power generation impeller 1 is positioned in front of the outflow opening 92 of the cylindrical hood 9 (upstream in the flow direction).

  When the air flows from the upstream side toward the downstream side, the air flows into the cylindrical hood 9 from the inflow opening 91 and flows in the cylindrical hood 9 in the axial direction. Then, the air flowing through the cylindrical hood 9 always collides with the blade 3 from the front. Thereby, since the power generation impeller 1 receives the fluid from the fixed direction by the blade 3, it rotates stably.

  When the cylindrical hood 9 is not provided, air flows in all directions with respect to the power generation impeller 1. In this case, rotation may not be stable.

  As described above, the wind turbine according to the present embodiment further includes the cylindrical hood 9. The cylindrical hood 9 is open at both ends in the fluid flow direction. The tubular hood 9 covers the outside of the blade 3. In this way, the cylindrical hood 9 can rectify the fluid flowing into the inside and apply the fluid to the blade 3 from one direction. For this reason, according to the windmill of this embodiment, the power generation impeller 1 can be stably rotated.

  By the way, the windmills of Embodiments 1 and 2 are so-called upwind type windmills in which the power generation impeller 1 is located on the upstream side in the flow direction of the support column 5. In the wind turbines of the first and second embodiments, since the blade 3 is provided toward the downstream side in the fluid flow direction, if the upwind type is used, the fixed end portion 31 of the blade 3 and the column portion 5 The distance will be longer. For this reason, in the structures of the first and second embodiments, there is a possibility that the rotating shaft 2 is shaken during the rotation.

  On the other hand, in the wind turbine of this embodiment, since the power generation impeller 1 is provided on the downstream side in the fluid flow direction with respect to the column portion 5, the distance between the fixed end portion 31 of the blade 3 and the column portion 5. Can be shortened. For this reason, according to the windmill of this embodiment, rotation of the power generation impeller 1 can be stabilized.

  Although the blades 3 of the second embodiment are arranged in two rows in the first direction 23, the blades 3 may be arranged in three or more rows.

  Moreover, although the power generation impeller 1 of Embodiments 1-3 was used for a windmill, the power generation impeller of the present invention may use a liquid as a fluid. For example, the power generation impeller 1 may be used for a water wheel.

  Moreover, although the windmill of Embodiments 1-3 was a small windmill used for home use, the windmill of this invention can also be applied to a large windmill.

  Moreover, the impeller 1 for electric power generation of Embodiments 1-3 was formed by the braid | blade 3 bending a strip | belt-shaped board | plate material. However, the blade of the present invention may have a blade shape (for example, see FIGS. 10 and 11) as used in the following embodiments. That is, the blade may be formed so as to become wider toward the outer side in the radial direction.

  Further, in the power generation impellers according to the first to third embodiments, the radially outer end of the blade 3 is the folded portion 34. However, in the power generation impeller of the present invention, the radially outer end of the blade may be an extended portion. In other words, the blade may not have a folded portion.

(Example)
In the power generation impeller 1 of the present embodiment, the following experiment was performed in order to confirm the effect of the conventional propeller type wind turbine.

  A wind tunnel as shown in FIG. 9 was used for the experiment. The wind tunnel includes a blower 80, a rectifier 81, and a windmill. The rectifier 81 is disposed on the downstream side of the blower 80. The windmill was disposed on the downstream side of the rectifier 81. The opening at the outlet of the rectifier 81 was formed to be larger than the outer diameter of the blade. As shown in FIG. 9B, the opening at the outlet of the rectifier 81 was 14 cm × 14 cm in length between the opposed inner surfaces. A wattmeter and a torque meter were connected to the windmill. Thereby, the electric power value and torque value with respect to the wind force were measured.

  The windmill as shown in FIG. 8 was used. The structure of the wind turbine other than the blade is the same as that of the first and second embodiments. The shape of the blade attached to the hub 25 of the rotating shaft 2 of the windmill was changed for each example. In addition, the blade used for the windmill of FIG. 8 is a blade of Example 1.

  The size of the blade was determined based on the wind receiving area. The wind receiving area was the projected area of the blade on a plane perpendicular to the wind direction. The blades used in Examples 1 and 2 and Comparative Example 1 were formed so that each wind receiving area was substantially the same. The blades used in Examples 3 to 5 and Comparative Example 2 were formed so that the wind receiving areas were substantially the same. Further, the blades used in Examples 1 and 2 and Comparative Example 1 were formed so that the wind receiving area was smaller than that of the blades used in Examples 3 to 5 and Comparative Example 2. As the blade, a 1 mm thick shape memory resin sheet (manufactured by Seifuku Seisakusho) was used.

  In Example 1, a rectangular blade was used. As shown in FIG. 10A, the blade used in Example 1 had a width of 20 mm, a length in the rotation axis direction of 60 mm, and a radial length of the rotation axis 2 of 70 mm. The blade used in Example 1 was not provided with the folded portion 34.

  In Example 2, a rectangular blade was used. As shown in FIG. 10B, the blade used in Example 2 had a width of 20 mm, a length in the rotational axis direction of 60 mm, and a radial length of the rotational axis 2 of 70 mm. The blade used in Example 2 was provided with a folded portion 34. The length in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 2 at the folded portion 34 was 10 mm. The length in the direction of the rotation axis of the folded portion 34 was 14 mm.

  In Example 3, a divergent blade was used. In other words, the blade of Example 3 was formed so as to become wider toward the tip. As shown in FIG. 10C, the blade used in Example 3 has a fixed end 31 width of 20 mm, an extending portion 33 width of 50 mm, a rotation axis direction length of 50 mm, and the rotation axis 2 of the rotation shaft 2. The length in the radial direction was 70 mm. The blade used in Example 3 was not provided with the folded portion 34.

  In Example 4, an endless blade was used. In other words, the blade of Example 4 was formed to become narrower toward the tip. In the blade used in Example 4, as shown in FIG. 11A, the fixed end 31 has a width of 50 mm, the extension 33 has a width of 20 mm, the length in the direction of the rotation axis is 50 mm, and the radial direction of the rotation axis 2 The length of was 70 mm. The blade used in Example 4 was not provided with the folded portion 34.

  In Example 5, a rectangular blade was used. As shown in FIG. 11B, the blade used in Example 5 had a width of 32 mm, a length in the rotational axis direction of 60 mm, and a radial length of the rotational axis 2 of 70 mm. The blade used in Example 5 was not provided with the folded portion 34.

  In Comparative Examples 1 and 2, a propeller blade was used. The blade used in Comparative Example 1 had a width of 20 mm and a radial length of the rotating shaft 2 of 70 mm as shown in FIG. The blade used in Comparative Example 2 had a width of 32 mm and a radial length of the rotating shaft 2 of 70 mm as shown in FIG.

  When Examples 1 to 5 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 are attached every 180 ° as shown in FIG. 13A (two blades), every 120 ° as shown in FIG. 13B. The experiment was performed when attached (three blades) and when attached every 90 ° (four blades) as shown in FIG. 13 (c). At this time, each number of blades is attached only to the first attachment portion 27 as in the first embodiment, and to both the first attachment portion 27 and the second attachment portion 28 as in the second embodiment. An experiment was conducted for each case.

  The wind speed used for the experiment is 2.8 [m / s], 3.3 [m / s], 3.8 [m / s], 4.3 [m / s], 4.8 [m / s]. ]Met.

  The experimental results in this case are shown in FIGS.

(Relationship between wind speed and rotation speed)
14 to 19 show the relationship between the wind speed and the rotational speed. 14 to 16 show a case where the blade is attached only to the first attachment portion 27. FIG. 14 shows the experimental results when two blades are used (blades are arranged every 180 °). FIG. 15 shows the experimental results when three blades are used (blades are arranged every 120 °). FIG. 16 shows the experimental results when four blades are used (blades are arranged every 90 °).

  17 to 19 show a case where the blade is attached to the first attachment portion 27 and the second attachment portion 28. FIG. 17 shows the experimental results when two blades are used. FIG. 18 shows the experimental results when three blades are used. FIG. 19 shows an experimental result when four blades are used.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 14 to 19, it was found that when the blades of Examples 1 to 5 were used, the rotational speed was larger than when the blades of Comparative Examples 1 and 2 were used. In particular, it was found that when the blade of Example 3 was attached to the first attachment portion 27 and the second attachment portion 28, a large number of rotations could be obtained.

(Relationship between wind speed and power)
20 to 25 show the relationship between the wind speed and the generated power. 20 to 22 show a case where the blade is attached only to the first attachment portion 27. FIG. 20 shows the experimental results when two blades are used. FIG. 21 shows the experimental results when using three blades. FIG. 22 shows the experimental results when four blades are used.

  23 to 25 show a case where the blade is attached to the first attachment portion 27 and the second attachment portion 28. FIG. 23 shows the experimental results when two blades are used. FIG. 24 shows the experimental results when using three blades. FIG. 25 shows the experimental results when using four blades.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 20 to 25, it was found that when the blades of Examples 1 to 5 were used, larger electric power was generated than when the blades of Comparative Examples 1 and 2 were used. In particular, it was found that when the blade of Example 3 was used, large power was obtained.

(Relationship between tip speed rate and power coefficient)
26 to 31 show the relationship between the tip speed rate and the power coefficient. 26 to 28 show a case where the blade is attached only to the first attachment portion 27. FIG. 26 shows the experimental results when two blades are used. FIG. 27 shows the experimental results when using three blades. FIG. 28 shows the experimental results when using four blades.

  29 to 31 show a case where the blade is attached to the first attachment portion 27 and the second attachment portion 28. FIG. 29 shows the experimental results when two blades are used. FIG. 30 shows the experimental results when three blades are used. FIG. 31 shows the experimental results when using four blades.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 26 to 31, when the blades of Examples 1 to 5 were used, the power coefficient was larger than when the blades of Comparative Examples 1 and 2 were used. Thereby, when using the blade of Examples 1-5, it turned out that energy can be obtained larger than the case where the blade of Comparative Examples 1 and 2 is used.

(Relationship between tip speed ratio and torque coefficient)
32 to 37 show the relationship between the tip speed rate and the torque coefficient. 32 to 34 show a case where the blade is attached only to the first attachment portion 27. FIG. 32 shows the experimental results when two blades are used. FIG. 33 shows the experimental results when using three blades. FIG. 34 shows the experimental results when four blades are used.

  35 to 37 show a case where the blade is attached to the first attachment portion 27 and the second attachment portion 28. FIG. 35 shows the experimental results when two blades are used. FIG. 36 shows the experimental results when using three blades. FIG. 37 shows the experimental results when using four blades.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 32 to 37, when the blades of Examples 1 to 5 are used, the torque coefficient may be smaller at the same tip speed rate than when the blades of Comparative Examples 1 and 2 are used. I understood. That is, when the blades of Examples 1 to 5 are used, the rotation speed can be increased even if the torque is small, as compared with the case where the blades of Comparative Examples 1 and 2 are used. It turns out that the number of rotations can be obtained. Thereby, it turned out that the windmill of Examples 1-5 can rotate effectively also with respect to a breeze.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Power generation impeller 2 Rotating shaft 21 1st end 22 2nd end 23 1st direction 24 2nd direction 25 Hub 26 Blade attachment part 261 Male thread part 262 Nut 27 1st attachment part 28 2nd attachment part 3 Blade 31 Fixed end portion 311 Fixed piece 312 Through hole 32 Main body portion 33 Extension portion 331 First end edge 332 Second end edge 333 First location 334 Second location 34 Folded portion 35 First angle of attack 36 Second angle Angle-of-attack part 37 Width direction 38 Radial direction outer side 4 Nacelle 5 Strut part 51 Mounting table 6 Generator 61 Rotor 62 Stator 7 Blade unit 71 First blade unit 72

Claims (10)

A power generation device including a rotation shaft and a plurality of blades provided around the rotation shaft, rotating around the rotation shaft by receiving the fluid flowing in the rotation shaft direction with the plurality of blades, and thereby generating power in the generator An impeller for
Each blade is
A fixed end fixed to the rotating shaft;
A main body portion that is provided from the fixed end portion toward the downstream side in the fluid flow direction and that is positioned on the radially outer side of the rotating shaft toward the downstream side;
An extended portion provided at the downstream end of the main body and extending radially outward of the rotating shaft;
Of the extended portion, the most downstream portion on the first end edge side in the width direction and the most downstream portion on the second end edge side opposite to the first end edge are displaced in the rotation axis direction. An impeller for power generation, characterized in that it forms an angle of attack. The impeller for power generation according to claim 1, wherein the angle of attack is formed by making an angle at a fixed end. A first angle-of-attack portion configured by the angle of attack;
3. The blade according to claim 1, wherein the blade has the same angle of attack from the fixed end portion to the extended portion, and a second angle of attack portion formed thereby. 4. Impeller for power generation. 4. The power generation impeller according to claim 1, wherein the blades are formed to have substantially the same thickness throughout. 5. 5. The blade according to claim 1, further comprising a folded portion that is provided at a tip of the extending portion and is folded toward an upstream side in a fluid flow direction. An impeller for power generation as described in 1. A plurality of the blades are spaced apart in the direction of the rotation axis, and are provided at each location,
The blades provided on the downstream side in the fluid flow direction are arranged so as to be positioned between the adjacent blades provided on the upstream side in the fluid flow direction when viewed in the axial direction. The power generation impeller according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the power generation impeller is characterized. The power generation impeller according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the blade is formed so as to become wider toward a radially outer side. A wind turbine, wherein the power generation impeller according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is provided on a support column through the rotating shaft. The wind turbine according to claim 8, further comprising a cylindrical hood that opens at both ends in a fluid flow direction and covers the outside of the blade. 10. The wind turbine according to claim 8, wherein the power generation impeller is provided on a downstream side in the fluid flow direction with respect to the support column. 11.

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