Who invented the vertical axis wind turbine and does it have a patent?

Yes

Vertical axis wind turbine

Under review - actual review

Application number: 201510552718.6 Application date: 2015-09- 01

Abstract: This application discloses a liquid floating vertical axis wind turbine, which includes a bowl-shaped floating base capable of rotating around its central axis; it is connected to the bowl-shaped floating base through at least one supporting component. A plurality of wind-catching blades connected to a bowl-shaped floating base; the multiple wind-catching blades are supported by a bowl-shaped floating base; and a vertical axis support is connected to the bowl-shaped floating base in a manner concentric with the central axis of the bowl-shaped floating base. style base. Among them, multiple wind-catching blades drive the bowl-shaped floating base to float and rotate in the liquid under the action of wind, thereby driving the power generation device of the wind turbine to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy. This application also discloses a compressed gas floating vertical axis wind turbine.

Applicant: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Address: Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Inventor (designer): Li Zongjin, Diao Su, Assad Hanif Pei Huafu Sun Guoxing

Main classification number: F03D9/25(2016.01)I

Classification number: F03D9/25(2016.01)I F03D3/00(2006.01)I F03D13/20(2016.01)I

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