Air X wind turbine
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ntsqd
Heretic Car Camper
Looks like SW. 
If I grasp the design correctly the hand nut holds the outer plate in place, which in turn holds each of the 3 blades in place. The 6 pins are part of the blade roots or part of the base part?
The only thing I'm wondering is thread direction. If the mass of the hand-nut is great enough and a gust of wind is strong enough you could see a loosening effect.
Since you already have mill ops involved in the part, can I suggest something like this bull-nose scalloped part? In my sample part the scalloping reduced the Inertia by 31%
If I grasp the design correctly the hand nut holds the outer plate in place, which in turn holds each of the 3 blades in place. The 6 pins are part of the blade roots or part of the base part?
The only thing I'm wondering is thread direction. If the mass of the hand-nut is great enough and a gust of wind is strong enough you could see a loosening effect.
Since you already have mill ops involved in the part, can I suggest something like this bull-nose scalloped part? In my sample part the scalloping reduced the Inertia by 31%
The pins holding the blades in position will be integral with the base block. The cap on top will fit over the pins and apply the pressure from the hand nut onto the face of the blade mounting flanges. There will be no opportunity for the hand nut to loosen on its own as a result of blade forces because the top plate will be locked with the pins coming up from below. The hand knob may end up being a sand cast part, so the initial blank could be dished as you show with little effort. Needless to say, I don't plan on making a lot of these, or I wouldn't be sharing the design. If somebody took the drawing and made their own, more power to 'em
Spence
Spence
Green Ganesha
Adventurer
spencyg said:
Any news on this?
JIMBO
Expedition Leader
:26_7_2: I've just received, the WindEnergy "AIR X" 400 WATT AIR TURBINE
--I plan on using it at home and for extended periods of camping, I already have a 60 watt solar panel/controller that satisfies my battery/cooler camping needs now
I just obtained the wind turbine-because !!
--The new AIR X, has the alternater/controller/hi speed KILL circuits already contained internally, a kill switch is recommended, but you have to be careful with the hookup because of SHORTING + to -
The new AIR X, wil generate 2.9 amps at a 12mph wind speed and a full 400 watts at a wind speed of 28 mph
I don't doubt the quality of a quick release hub, but I'm afraid I wouldn't trust that method, of attaching a possible DEADLY HIGH SPIN WHIRLYBIRD (think helicopter) to it's turbine !!
If there's any interest, I'll show a small summary of my modifications after assembly
I live in California and there is NO WAY TO legally OPERATE A WINDGENERATER ,ON A VEHICLE, ON A PUBLIC HIWAY, so that idea is OUT !!
I figure the setup time, in camp, should be 15/30 minutes---we'll see
:gunt: JIMBO
--I plan on using it at home and for extended periods of camping, I already have a 60 watt solar panel/controller that satisfies my battery/cooler camping needs now
I just obtained the wind turbine-because !!
--The new AIR X, has the alternater/controller/hi speed KILL circuits already contained internally, a kill switch is recommended, but you have to be careful with the hookup because of SHORTING + to -
The new AIR X, wil generate 2.9 amps at a 12mph wind speed and a full 400 watts at a wind speed of 28 mph
I don't doubt the quality of a quick release hub, but I'm afraid I wouldn't trust that method, of attaching a possible DEADLY HIGH SPIN WHIRLYBIRD (think helicopter) to it's turbine !!
If there's any interest, I'll show a small summary of my modifications after assembly
I live in California and there is NO WAY TO legally OPERATE A WINDGENERATER ,ON A VEHICLE, ON A PUBLIC HIWAY, so that idea is OUT !!
I figure the setup time, in camp, should be 15/30 minutes---we'll see
:gunt: JIMBO
JIMBO
Expedition Leader
:chowtime: WOW, what a speedy response
I don't have any pics, yet, but, check out www.windenergy.com for the AIR X model and I got mine from (Northern tool & Equipment) item #339981 for $599.99 and I just got it FEDEX, yesterday-extremely well packed and protected, instruction manuals in English and FRENCH !!
I won't have it functional, for my next camping trip, but I will soon, anyway
As I said my 60 watt solar, is sufficient for my camping/trailer and I just wanted bto experiment for night power
My solar is wired (connecters) to my trailer battery with a DC POWER Sw. to control the Cooler/load and I'll add this wind generater into the FAILSAFE circuits, soon, with a readily-quick-erect pole base
:gunt: JIMBO
I don't have any pics, yet, but, check out www.windenergy.com for the AIR X model and I got mine from (Northern tool & Equipment) item #339981 for $599.99 and I just got it FEDEX, yesterday-extremely well packed and protected, instruction manuals in English and FRENCH !!
I won't have it functional, for my next camping trip, but I will soon, anyway
As I said my 60 watt solar, is sufficient for my camping/trailer and I just wanted bto experiment for night power
My solar is wired (connecters) to my trailer battery with a DC POWER Sw. to control the Cooler/load and I'll add this wind generater into the FAILSAFE circuits, soon, with a readily-quick-erect pole base
:gunt: JIMBO
Colorado Ron
Explorer
Any updates?
Life is in a but if upheval right now due to relocation and new employment. I'm still trying to get my shop moved to our new location. Once all of this happens and I get Boomer back "home", I plan on hitting many of these dangling projects, not the least of which includes the quick disconnect hub for the AirX and a folding mast system which will be incorporated into the roof rack. I haven't forgotten or given up....just been waylay'd by life. Best of luck to those who are following similar paths of research and development.
Spence
Spence
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Any updates guys?
jkam
nomadic man
I saw a blurb on Engadget about a cool design for a small wind generator.
http://www.speakerfactory.net/TURBINES/INNOVATIONS/BLUE/PAGES/BLUE.html
http://www.speakerfactory.net/TURBINES/INNOVATIONS/BLUE/PAGES/BLUE.html
Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
Great thread you guys got going here.
I've been doing hours and hours of research on the various wind turbines available for RV type mounts.
We plan on buying one of the Air-X turbines to supplement our 3 100watt AM Solar panels that already do a outstanding job of keeping out 4 AMG 6-volt batteries charged.
What has held me back from getting one of the Air-x's is the mounting situation. The only mount other than a custom made unit is the one they show on the website. That sucker is more expensive than the turbine itself!:Wow1: Something like $800!!
Been talking with a good friend who suggested I buy one of the folding, Telescoping flag poles that is made for big flags used while tailgating. That model is only $150, so it would be much easier on the wallet
I've talked with a few fabricators about fabbing something up to mount it on that would be tied into the camper frame and fold down on the roof of our trailer.
What I'd love to see are some pictures of the mounts you guys that already have the Turbine are using to mount it while stable.
If anyone has any pictures, could you please post them, and once I get mine, I'll make sure to do the same.
I've been doing hours and hours of research on the various wind turbines available for RV type mounts.
We plan on buying one of the Air-X turbines to supplement our 3 100watt AM Solar panels that already do a outstanding job of keeping out 4 AMG 6-volt batteries charged.
What has held me back from getting one of the Air-x's is the mounting situation. The only mount other than a custom made unit is the one they show on the website. That sucker is more expensive than the turbine itself!:Wow1: Something like $800!!
Been talking with a good friend who suggested I buy one of the folding, Telescoping flag poles that is made for big flags used while tailgating. That model is only $150, so it would be much easier on the wallet
I've talked with a few fabricators about fabbing something up to mount it on that would be tied into the camper frame and fold down on the roof of our trailer.
What I'd love to see are some pictures of the mounts you guys that already have the Turbine are using to mount it while stable.
If anyone has any pictures, could you please post them, and once I get mine, I'll make sure to do the same.