Patent ID: 8083483
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: F03B,F05B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A moving water energy conversion device adapted for secure positioning in flowing water comprising; a supported drive shaft member with an odd number of at least three radial extension strut assemblies each secured at a proximal end thereto, the radial strut assemblies positioned equidistance apart on the drive shaft member, each strut assembly having at least two strut members, each strut member attached at a distal end through a hinge member to a radially oriented, planar, paddle blade member separated from the drive shaft member, each planar, paddle blade member rotatable against the radial strut assembly in an active energy conversion segment of a rotary cycle, each planar, paddle blade member, by fluid pressure of moving water, reverting to a vertical stance as the planar, paddle blade member is elevated out of moving water by the individual radial extension strut assembly attached thereto.