Patent ID: 7986054
Filing Date: 2011-07-26
Classification: F03B,F03D,F05B,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An energy harvester, comprising: a fluid flow path defined by an inflow fluid channel, an outflow fluid channel, and a chamber disposed between said inflow fluid channel and said outflow channel; a Magnus rotor transversely mounted in said chamber and being movable in said fluid flow path between a first position and a second position, said Magnus rotor being rotationally driven by a motor; at least one counter balancing system cooperatively associated with said Magnus rotor; a means for producing an electrical current from a movement of said Magnus rotor in said fluid flow path, said means for producing said electrical current comprising, a battery for charging by said electrical current produced from said means for producing said electrical current; and means for connecting said battery to an electrical grid.