Patent Publication Number: US-11021243-B1

Title: Tension airfoil assembly and implementation for power generation and aviation

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application is: 
     A) a Continuation-In-Part Utility claiming the benefit of co-pending United States Non-Provisional Utility patent application Ser. No. 15/469,542, filed on Mar. 26, 2017 (Scheduled to issue as U.S. Pat. No. 10,435,145 on Oct. 8, 2019), 
     B) wherein United States Non-Provisional Utility patent application Ser. No. 15/469,542 is a Continuation-In-Part Utility claiming the benefit of co-pending United States Non-Provisional Utility patent application Ser. No. 14/204,931, filed on Mar. 11, 2014 (Scheduled to issue as U.S. Pat. No. 10,443,569 on Oct. 15, 2019),
 
C) wherein United States Non-Provisional Utility patent application Ser. No. 14/204,931 is a Continuation-In-Part Utility claiming the benefit of co-pending Non-Provisional Utility patent application Ser. No. 12/825,857, filed on Jun. 29, 2010 (Issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,668,455 on Mar. 11, 2014),
 
D) which is a Continuation-In-Part Utility claiming the benefit of co-pending U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 12/496,769, filed on Jul. 2, 2009, (Issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,775,760 on Aug. 17, 2010),
 
E) wherein all of which are incorporated herein in their entireties.
 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present disclosure generally relates to an apparatus and method for converting wind or water flow to electrical energy. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a turbine wheel having a plurality of blades disposed about an internal edge of a peripheral rim. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Windmills and other wind driven turbines generally comprise a series of blades projecting radially from a centrally located hub. This configuration provides several limitations. A first limitation is efficiency. The energy utilized to turn an object is referred to as torque. The torque is calculated at a force times a distance from the center of rotation. The force applied near the center of rotation has a significantly lower impact than a force applied towards the outer edge of the blades, although resistance is created along the entire length of the blade. A second limitation is the potential injury or death to birds. Turbines of common windmills have a plurality of blades, which are spatially configured, allowing birds to fly between the swirling turbines. This poses a risk whereby one of the blades could collide with the passing bird. 
     A first known blade discloses a rotor blade, which includes a main blade and an extension nap, which is translationally moveable relative to the main blade. The main blade and transition blade at least form an airfoil lifting surface of the entire blade. The dimension of the airfoil lifting surface is variable by translationally moving the extension flap relative to the main blade. 
     A second known reference discloses self starting vertical-axis wind turbine, for economically competitive power production by driving large grid-corrected AC generators. The wind turbine includes a variable blade pitch-angle from 0 to 60 degrees, wherein the blades following variable wind speed for maximum efficiency and to keep constant turbine speed; a variable blade camber to optimize lift-to-drag ratio, controlled by pitch and cyclical variation of incidence-angle; improved airfoil shape of cambered blades; low cost automatic gear-train for two constant turbine speeds; protection against overload and prevention of power surge during wind gusts; low stress three-legged high tower assembled with nacelle and tail structure on ground level. This enables a tower to be built to any height required to harness maximum wind energy. 
     Yet another known embodiment discloses a wind or water flow energy converter that includes a wind or water flow actuated rotor assembly. The rotor includes a plurality of blades; the blades of are variable in length to provide a variable diameter rotor. The rotor diameter is controlled to fully extend the rotor at low flow velocity and to retract the rotor, as flow velocity increases such that the loads delivered by or exerted upon the rotor do not exceed set limits. 
     While another known embodiment discloses a rotation shaft which is installed in the center of a wind turbine. Blades are secured to the rotation shaft to be circumferentially spaced apart one from another. Each blade has a lattice composed of transverse lattice elements and longitudinal lattice elements which are plaited to cooperatively define a plurality of spaces. In each space, a rotation adjustment piece is coupled to a first portion of a lattice element to be capable of rotating between a closing position where it closes a predetermined number of the spaces and an opening position where it opens a predetermined number of the spaces, so that the blades as a whole can be rotated irrespective of a wind direction. Electricity is generated using wind applied to the rotation shaft through rotation adjustment pieces. 
     And another known embodiment discloses a multi-axis turbine with an external upper covering, a tower structure with a plurality of vertical elongated members connected to each other with supporting horizontal elongated members, and a plurality of smaller blades on a rotation connected to a tower structure with a plurality of the rotation. One embodiment includes impact impellers connected to a rotation creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than four. In one embodiment the impact impellers are connected to a rotation means thereby creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than ten. 
     While another embodiment discloses a power plant which extracts energy from a free flowing fluid by means of a transverse mounted generator with its rotor extending downward into the flow. Runner blades with hinges attain the greatest surface area when the flow is tangent to and in the same direction as the rotor rotation. The hinges fold the runner blades to minimize the surface area proportional to drag when the blades oppose the flow. The generator with feedback control charges batteries, produces hydrogen fuel by electrolysis of water, or further couples to a DC motor coupled to an AC generator. Other features optionally perform such tasks as adaptively locating the generator in the maximum velocity flow, controlling and communicating the state of charge of the battery, or gauging and controlling the electrolysis process and communicating the fullness of the hydrogen gas output tanks. 
     Yet another embodiment discloses a design of a wind turbine blade and a wind turbine by which the power, loads and/or stability of a wind turbine may be controlled by typically fast variation of the geometry of the blades using active geometry control (e.g. smart materials or by embedded mechanical actuators), or using passive geometry control (e.g. changes arising from loading and/or deformation of the blade) or by a combination of the two methods. A method of controlling the wind turbine is also disclosed. 
     While another embodiment discloses a wind turbine system, which incorporates a variable blade assembly including adjustable sails and wing shaped masts expanding the wind velocity capture envelope. The blade assembly turns a hydraulic pump, which pressurizes fluid and stores the pressurized fluid in a chamber in the support tower. Pressurized fluid is directed via an electronically controllable proportioning valve to a hydraulic motor, which is coupled to an electric generator. A computer control module operates the proportioning valve regulating pressure to the hydraulic motor, maintaining generator rotational speed, and providing consistent output frequency to the power grid. Stored energy in the high pressure tank is used to continue generator operation after the winds cease, allowing early warning notification to the power management system of impending power loss. Residual pressure maintained in the high pressure tank allows restart operations via hydraulic pressure rather than power grid energy drain. On site high energy capacitors store additional energy. 
     And another embodiment discloses a wind turbine capable of varying active annular plane area by composing such that blades are attached to a cylindrical rotor movable in the radial direction of the rotor, the blades being reciprocated in the radial direction by means of a blade shifting mechanism connected to the root of each blade, or the blade itself is divided so that the outer one of the divided blade is movable in the radial direction. With this construction, the: wind turbine can be operated with a maximum output within the range of evading fatigue failure of the blades and rotor by adjusting the active annular plane area in accordance with wind speed. 
     Common windmills comprise a plurality (generally three) of masts or blades extending from a central hub. The design of the blades must be structurally sound to accommodate the applied forces. This requirement dictates a heavier construction to the masts or blades. The heavy construction increases the inertial force, which reduces the rotational speed of the turbine assembly. The mass of material increases the cost of fabrication, transport, and the like to the site. Alternately, exotic materials and structural designs can be used to reduce the weight, while increasing cost and complexity of fabrication. 
     Wind studies show that as the velocity of the wind doubles, the power of the wind or water is cubed. Thus, if a turbine at 12 MPH wind generates 10 watts of power, at 24 MPH it will produce 1,000 watts of power. 
     A turbine will increase speed as the velocity of the air or water is sped up. The power of a generator is also increased as the rotational speed is increased. The power of the generator is not necessarily the same power curve of the turbine driving the generator. Therefore, losses can be expected because of the power mismatch between turbine and generator. 
     The described device monitors the rpm of a generator either directly or indirectly and provides a value, which corresponds to the rpm of the turbine. This in turn, is used to determining the amount of load (power) to be generated. 
     The angle difference of wing and wind is known as the Angle Of Attack (AOA). Experiments have determined that the optimum AOA is approximately 28° in a “climb angle” for a blade or wing. The closer the AOA can be to the 28°, the more power that can be generated. Two methods can be used to keep this angle of attack (AOA) constant. One is to pivot the blades to make the proper angle. This would keep the RPM of the turbine rather constant. The changing of the blade angle is used on large turbines. The other method to have the AOA stable is to change the rpm of the turbine. 
     Therefore, a wind driven turbine wheel with improved efficiency and a focus on bird safety is needed. The method described below is to change the rpm and the power extracted to keep the blades of the turbine at the optimum AOA for maximum power generation. The method described will better fit small turbines with a diameter of perhaps no more than 150 feet. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present disclosure is generally directed to a wind driven turbine, and more specifically to a turbine blade having a peripheral rim assembled to a central hub via a plurality of spokes. A series of airfoil blades are disposed along an interior edge of the peripheral rim, being rotationally attached to the plurality of spokes. The blades leave an airflow breach between an interior edge of the blade and the central hub. 
     A wing provides lift in order to make heavier than air vehicles possible. The other use for a wing is to provide the ability to propel a vehicle such as an airplane. The wing, in a lifting or propulsion application is commonly referred to as a propeller or turbine. 
     The following are some characteristics of wings:
         1. A larger wing will provide more lift than a small wing.   2. A wing that has high velocity up to close to the speed of sound will provide more lift than wings moving slower.   3. A wing that has the proper shape will provide more lift than others with different shapes.   4. A lighter wing will have less mass, and thus will be able to provide more lift than a heavier wing due to the limitations of the vehicle weight and the mass of the propeller.       

     Thus, to provide a superior lifting wing or propeller, all the above items must be considered to provide the maximum ability to provide lift. Wings attached to an airplane travel at the same speed as the airplane. Wings, when employed as propellers, have many different speeds, depending on where the point of reference is made away from the hub or axis of rotation. 
     On any circle, thirty percent (30%) of a circle on the outer portion of the circle will have fifty percent (50%) of the volume of the circle. On a propeller, the outer thirty percent (30%) has the fastest moving part of the propeller. Thus, by combining the area and the velocity of the propeller, the outer thirty percent (30%) of the circle will provide almost 100% of the possible lift made. If the outer thirty percent (30%) of the propeller blade can be made larger than most propellers, additional lift provided can be substantial. 
     The problem is that as a lever is made longer, the shear forces become too large for the propeller to bear. 
     The tension wing provides answers to all of the above as follows:
         1. Multiple winglets are placed only on the outer portion of the wing.   2. The outer portion of the circle provides the velocity to provide the maximum lift.   3. No change is necessary on optimum shape of the winglets, so existing wing shape technology can be used.   4. A bicycle wheel is the lightest, strongest, most efficient rotating device known. The Tension Wing uses this embodiment of proven engineering to make a more efficient, lighter, more powerful rotating wing or propeller.       

     The tension wing allows more power to be input to the wing, and allows more lift to be provided. 
     In some embodiments, the wind turbine apparatus may include:
         a peripheral rim having a rim radius defined from a rim center to an interior edge of the rim;   a central hub having a hub radius defined from a hub center to an exterior edge of the hub;   a radial span dimension being defined as rim radius minus the hub radius;   a plurality of spokes assembling the central hub to a rotationally centralized position within the peripheral rim; and   a series of blades having a radial length being significantly less than the radial span dimension;   wherein the each of the blades is assembled to the wind turbine apparatus positioning the blades within the peripheral ring and proximate the interior edge of the rim, leaving an airflow gap between an interior edge of the blades and the exterior edge of the hub.       

     In a second aspect, a leading edge of the blade is rotationally assembled to a spoke. 
     In another aspect, a trailing edge is assembled to the spoke via an adjusting mechanism. 
     In yet another aspect, the adjusting mechanism is operationally controlled via a feature within the respective spoke. 
     In yet another aspect, the adjusting mechanism is operationally controlled via a feature within the respective spoke by rotating the spoke or a member within the spoke. 
     In yet another aspect the plurality of spokes is configured having two adjacent spokes overlapping. 
     In yet further aspect, the adjusting mechanism is operationally controlled via a tension member, which is provided through a hollow portion of the spoke and controlled via a winding mechanism located proximate or within the central hub. 
     In yet another aspect, the trailing edge is assembled to a spoke via a breakaway mechanism. 
     In yet another aspect, the breakaway mechanism further comprises a means for automatically restoring the trailing edge to an operable configuration. 
     In yet aspect, breakaway mechanism is integrated with the adjusting mechanism. 
     In yet another aspect, the turbine wheel engages with an electrical power generator, with the assembly being positioned upon a vertical riser support. 
     In yet another aspect, the deployed turbine wheel can include a counterbalance assembly. 
     In yet another aspect, the deployed assembly can additionally include a rotational means, rotating about a vertical axis to reduce the frontal area respective to the airflow. 
     In yet another aspect, the turbine wheel comprises a plurality of masts extending radially from an axle, each mast comprising a blade. The masts are supported via a planar tension cable spanning between distal ends of adjacent masts and a radial tension cable spanning between the distal end of each mast and each of the two ends of the axle. 
     In yet another aspect, the blades can be replaceable with one&#39;s having different shapes, sizes, surface areas, and aerodynamic characteristics. 
     In a second embodiment, the wind turbine apparatus may include:
         a vertical riser support extending upward from a supporting surface;   a turbine housing carried by the vertical riser support;   a wind driven turbine blade subassembly in operational communication with a turbine shaft;   a hydraulic pump carried by the turbine housing and in operational communication with the turbine shaft;   a hydraulic motor comprising a hydraulic motor drive shaft, wherein the hydraulic motor is distally located from the turbine housing and in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic pump through hydraulic lines; and   an electrical power generator comprising a generator drive shaft in rotational communication with the hydraulic motor drive shaft,   wherein rotation of the wind driven turbine blade subassembly rotationally drives the hydraulic pump,   wherein the hydraulic pump flows hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic lines to the hydraulic motor,   wherein the hydraulic fluid flowing through the hydraulic lines drives rotation of the hydraulic motor;   wherein the hydraulic motor drives rotation of the electric power generator, which outputs electric power.       

     In yet another aspect, the electrical output of the electric power generator is governed by an electric power output controller module. 
     In yet another aspect, the electric power output controller module varies a resistance of a current flow. 
     In yet another aspect, the electric power output controller module varies a resistance of a current flow, optimizing power generation efficiency and power output. 
     In yet another aspect, the electric power output controller module identifies a rotational speed of the hydraulic motor drive shaft and varies a resistance of a current flow based upon a predetermined rotational speed of the hydraulic motor drive shaft. 
     In yet another aspect, the electric power output controller module identifies a rotational speed of the generator drive shaft and varies a resistance of a current flow based upon a predetermined rotational speed of the generator drive shaft. 
     In another arrangement, the wind operated electrical power generating system may include:
         a wind turbine comprising a turbine blade assembly attached to a turbine blade subassembly shaft, the turbine blade subassembly shaft being rotationally carried by a turbine housing, the turbine housing being supported by a vertical riser support structure;   a generator in one of direct and indirect operational communication with the turbine blade subassembly shaft, wherein rotation of the turbine blade subassembly shaft provides power to rotate an input shaft of the generator;   a rotational speed sensor arranged to sense a rotational speed of one of the turbine blade subassembly shaft and the generator shaft;   an electrical controller circuit in signal communication with the rotational speed sensor, wherein the electrical controller circuit identifies when a rotational speed determined by a signal from the rotational speed sensor is proximate a predetermined speed; and   a potentiometer (variable resistor), wherein the electric potentiometer (variable resistor) increases a load upon the generator.       

     In yet another aspect, the system further comprises a power control module, wherein the power control module contains the electrical controller circuit and the potentiometer (variable resistor), wherein the potentiometer (variable resistor) is a manually adjusted potentiometer (variable resistor). 
     In yet another aspect, the electrical controller circuit further comprising at least one speed indicator, wherein each of the at least one speed indicator alerts a user when the electrical controller circuit identifies when a rotational speed determined by a signal from the rotational speed sensor is proximate a predetermined speed associated with each of the at least one speed indicator. 
     In yet another aspect, the electrical controller circuit further comprises a plurality of speed indicators, wherein one of the plurality of speed indicators alerts a user when the electrical controller circuit identifies when a rotational speed determined by a signal from the rotational speed sensor is proximate a predetermined speed associated with the one of the plurality of speed indicators. 
     In yet another aspect, the electrical controller circuit further comprises:
         a power control module, wherein the power control module contains:   the electrical controller circuit, which further includes a plurality of speed indicators, wherein one of the plurality of speed indicators alerts a user when the electrical controller circuit identifies when a rotational speed determined by a signal from the rotational speed sensor is proximate a predetermined speed associated with the one of the plurality of speed indicators; and   a plurality of the potentiometers (variable resistors), wherein each of the plurality of potentiometers (variable resistors) is associated with a respective speed indicator of the plurality of speed indicators.       

     In yet another aspect, the electrical controller circuit further comprises a transformer integrated in electric communication between the potentiometer (variable resistor) and a grid tie. 
     In an alternate application, the turbine wheel assembly can be modified and employed to provide lift, the tension lifting wing wheel assembly comprising:
         a peripheral rim having a rim radius defined from a rim center to an interior edge of the rim;   a central hub having a hub radius defined from a hub center to an exterior edge of the hub;   a radial span dimension being defined as rim radius minus the hub radius;   a plurality of spokes assembling the central hub to a rotationally centralized position within the peripheral rim; and   a series of wings, each wing having an aerodynamically lifting shape extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge,   wherein the each wing of the series of wings is assembled to the tension lifting wing wheel assembly by coupling an area of the wing proximate the leading edge to a leading edge spoke and an area of the wing proximate the trailing edge to a trailing edge spoke,   wherein the wings are arranged having a gap provided between the wing trailing edge of each forward located wing and the wing leading edge of each trailing located wing.       

     In a second aspect, the leading edge spoke and the trailing edge spoke are substantially parallel to one another. 
     In another aspect, wing is twisted along a transverse axis, wherein the transverse axis extends between a distal or outer edge of the wing and a proximal or hub edge of the wing. 
     In yet another aspect, each spoke can cross other spokes defining three crossover locations. 
     In yet another aspect, the spokes can be formed having at least one of: a circular cross section shape, an aerodynamic cross section shape, or any other suitable cross section shape. 
     In yet another aspect, the spokes can be arranged alternating between extending from an outer surface of each hub flange and from an inner surface of the same hub flange. 
     In yet another aspect, a first end of each spoke is assembled to a respective central hub flange and a second end of each spoke is assembled to the outer rim. A first spoke of the plurality of spokes is assembled to the respective central hub flange in an arrangement extending in an acute angular direction from a radial orientation in a first direction from a first side of the respective central hub flange and a second spoke of the plurality of spokes is assembled to the respective central hub flange in an arrangement extending in an acute angular direction from a radial orientation in a second direction from a second side of the respective central hub flange. One spoke of the plurality of spokes attached to the respective central hub flange crosses at least one other spoke of the plurality of spokes attached to the same respective central hub flange. Each airfoil of the series of airfoils is assembled to the tension airfoil assembly by coupling an area of the airfoil proximate the leading edge to a leading edge spoke of the plurality of spokes and an area of the airfoil proximate the trailing edge to a trailing edge spoke of the plurality of spokes. 
     In yet another aspect, one spoke of the plurality of spokes attached to the respective central hub flange can cross at least two another spokes of the plurality of spokes attached to the same respective central hub flange. 
     In yet another aspect, each leading edge spoke and each respective trailing edge spoke can be substantially parallel with one another. 
     In yet another aspect, the tension lifting wing wheel assembly can include a total of 36 spokes, 18 spokes per hub flange. 
     In yet another aspect, each spoke would preferably be assembled to the tension lifting wing wheel assembly having substantially equal tension. 
     In yet another aspect, tension can be applied to and retained within each spoke by a tension application system. 
     In yet another aspect, any suitable tensioning system or combination of tensioning systems can be employed. 
     In yet another aspect, one tension application system employs a spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple securing a threaded distal or rim end of the spoke to the rim. 
     In yet another aspect, a second tension application system employs a spoke proximal or hub assembly tensioning nipple securing a threaded proximal or hub end of the spoke to the hub. In one implementation, the proximal end of the spoke would be inserted through a hole or bore formed through a bracket or other axially extending feature. A threaded tensioning element would be threadably secured to the threaded proximal end of the spoke. The threaded tensioning element would be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension of the respective spoke. 
     In yet another aspect, a third tension application system employs a threaded coupling element securing a first centrally threaded section of a first segment of the spoke to a second centrally threaded section of a second segment of the spoke. The threaded segments would include threading in opposite directions. More specifically, the first centrally threaded section would including threading formed in a first rotational direction and the second centrally threaded section would including threading formed in a second, opposite rotational direction. The threaded coupling element would be formed having mating threading to each of the first centrally threaded section and the second centrally threaded section. 
     In another aspect, the spoke hub attachment holes can be even spaced about the hub flange. Alternatively, the spoke hub attachment holes can be arranged in pairs, wherein the pairs are arranged having a first spacing and each adjacent pair is arranged having a second spacing about the hub flange, wherein the first spacing and the second spacing differ from one another. 
     In another aspect, the series of spoke hub attachment holes of the tension lifting wing first central hub flange and the series of spoke hub attachment holes of the tension lifting wing second central hub flange are offset from one another. 
     In another aspect, the thickness or axial height of the tension lifting wing outer rim is determined by maximizing the desired strength of the tension lifting wing outer rim, while providing sufficient area to support a connection of each spoke. 
     In another aspect, the attachment locations of each spoke along an interior surface of the tension lifting wing outer rim are linear with one another. Alternatively, the attachment locations of each spoke along an interior surface of the tension lifting wing outer rim are located in an alternating configuration. 
     In another aspect, the tension lifting wing central hub assembly is preferably substantially centered axially respective to the tension lifting wing outer rim. Alternatively, the tension lifting wing central hub assembly can be offset axially respective to the tension lifting wing outer rim. 
     In another aspect, the angle of attack can be established by the arrangement of the, the height or span of the tension lifting wing central hub assembly, or the like, or any combination thereof. 
     In yet another aspect, the tension lifting wing wheel assembly can be rotationally driven by a rotational drive machine, such as a motor, an engine, a turbine, and the like. 
     In yet another aspect, the rotationally driven tension lifting wing wheel assembly can be integrated into a vehicle to provide at least one of lift and propulsion. 
     In yet another aspect, the rotationally driven tension lifting wing wheel assembly can be integrated into a vehicle in a substantially vertical orientation to provide propulsion to the vehicle. 
     In yet another aspect, the rotationally driven tension lifting wing wheel assembly can be integrated into a vehicle in a substantially horizontal orientation to provide lift to the vehicle. 
     In another application, a heavy-lift helicopter comprising:
         a heavy-lift helicopter body;   at least one rotational drive machine carried by said heavy-lift helicopter body;   a tension lifting wing wheel assembly including:
           a peripheral rim having a rim radius defined from a rim center to an interior edge of the rim;   a central hub having a hub radius defined from a hub center to an exterior edge of the hub;   a radial span dimension being defined as rim radius minus the hub radius;   a plurality of spokes assembling the central hub to a rotationally centralized position within the peripheral rim; and   a series of wings, each wing having an aerodynamically lifting shape extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge,   wherein the each wing of the series of wings is assembled to the tension lifting wing wheel assembly by coupling an area of the wing proximate the leading edge to a leading edge spoke and an area of the wing proximate the trailing edge to a trailing edge spoke,   wherein the wings are arranged having a gap provided between the wing trailing edge of each forward located wing and the wing leading edge of each trailing located wing,   
           wherein each of the at least one tension lifting wing wheel assembly is assembled to a respective at least one rotational drive machine.       

     In a second aspect, the heavy-lift helicopter is a tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter, comprising a pair of rotational drive machines supported by the body, each rotational drive machine having a respective tension lifting wing wheel assembly attached thereto. 
     In another aspect, the heavy-lift helicopter includes at least one of one horizontally oriented tension lifting wing wheel assembly and one vertically oriented tension lifting wing wheel assembly. 
     An optional feature of the tension wheel assembly is a spoke breakaway feature. The spoke breakaway feature is preferably integrated at a location along the spoke proximate the rim. 
     In a second aspect, the spoke can include one or more spoke breakaway features. 
     In another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature retains the spoke in an assembled configuration when the spoke is subjected to a tensile force (tension). 
     In yet another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature releases or decouples the spoke from the assembly when the tension is removed from the spoke. 
     In yet another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature includes a nipple flange or spoke flange formed or provided at a breakaway end of the spoke. 
     In yet another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature includes a tension generating feature. 
     In yet another aspect, the tension generating feature is provided in a form of a nipple assembly. 
     In yet another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature includes a nipple assembly comprising a nipple body and a nipple flange. 
     In yet another aspect, the nipple body includes a threaded section (male or female threading). 
     In yet another aspect, the nipple body includes a threaded section (male or female threading), wherein the threading of the threaded section is sized to mate with a mating threading (female or male threading) formed on the associated end of the spoke. 
     In yet another aspect, the nipple body includes a threaded interior bore. 
     In yet another aspect, the nipple body includes a threaded interior bore, wherein the threading of the threaded interior bore is sized to mate with a mating threading formed on the associated end of the spoke. 
     In yet another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature includes a stud assembly comprising a stud trunk and a stud flange. 
     In yet another aspect, the stud trunk is mechanically coupled to the rim. 
     In yet another aspect, the stud trunk is mechanically affixed to the rim. 
     In yet another aspect, the stud trunk is mechanically coupled to the hub. 
     In yet another aspect, the stud trunk is mechanically affixed to the hub. 
     In yet another aspect, the stud trunk is mechanically coupled to at least one of the rim and the hub. 
     In yet another aspect, the stud trunk is mechanically affixed to at least one of the rim and the hub. 
     In yet another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature includes a coupling element that bridges a nipple flange and a stud flange into a single assembly while tension is applied to the spoke. 
     In yet another aspect, the coupling element comprises at least two separate elements. 
     In yet another aspect, the coupling element comprises at least two separate elements hingeably assembled with one another. 
     In yet another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature includes an embossed surface mating with a debossed surface to retain mechanical communication between the coupling element and the nipple flange. 
     In yet another aspect, the spoke breakaway feature includes an embossed surface mating with a debossed surface to retain mechanical communication between the coupling element and the stud flange. 
     In yet another aspect, each surface of the coupling assembly applying a compression force is formed having an embossed surface. 
     In yet another aspect, each surface of the coupling assembly receiving the compression force is formed having a debossed surface. 
     In yet another aspect, the embossed surface is convex. 
     In yet another aspect, the debossed surface is concave. 
     These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, where like numerals denote like elements and in which: 
         FIG. 1  presents a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a turbine wheel illustrating the general components of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  presents a sectional side view of the turbine wheel taken along section line  2 - 2  of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  presents a sectional end view of a turbine blade taken along section line  3 - 3  of  FIG. 1  introducing an effect of wind flow on the blade; 
         FIG. 4  presents a sectional end view of a series of turbine blades introducing an incident angle controlling mechanism; 
         FIG. 5  presents a sectional end view of a turbine blade introducing an exemplary breakaway mechanism; 
         FIG. 6  presents a sectional end view of a turbine blade illustrating the operation of the breakaway mechanism of  FIG. 5 ; 
         FIG. 7  presents a front view of a first exemplary turbine blade shape; 
         FIG. 8  presents a front view of a second exemplary turbine blade shape; 
         FIG. 9  presents a front view of a third exemplary turbine blade shape; 
         FIG. 10  presents an elevation side view of a turbine wheel integrated into a wind power harnessing structure; 
         FIG. 11  presents an elevation front view of the wind power harnessing structure of  FIG. 10 ; 
         FIG. 12  presents a partial top view of the wind power harnessing structure of  FIG. 10 , configured perpendicular to an airflow; 
         FIG. 13  presents a front view of the turbine wheel configured perpendicular to the airflow; 
         FIG. 14  presents a partial top view of the wind power harnessing structure of  FIG. 10 , rotated away from being perpendicular to the airflow; 
         FIG. 15  presents a front view of the turbine wheel, rotated away from being perpendicular to the airflow; 
         FIG. 16  presents a front view of a second exemplary embodiment of a turbine wheel assembling adjacent spokes in an overlapping configuration; 
         FIG. 17  presents an isometric view of a third exemplary embodiment of a turbine wheel utilizing a plurality of masts supported by an arrangement of tension cables; 
         FIG. 18  presents a front elevation view of the third exemplary turbine wheel of  FIG. 17 ; 
         FIG. 19  presents a side elevation view of the third exemplary turbine wheel of  FIG. 17 ; 
         FIG. 20  presents a cross sectional view of the mast taken along section line  20 - 20  of  FIG. 19 , the illustration additionally introducing a blade retracting mechanism; 
         FIG. 21  presents a partially sectioned view of an exemplary wind operated electrical power generating system employing a peripheral edge of an outer rim of the exemplary turbine wheel to drive a generator; 
         FIG. 22  presents a partially sectioned view of an exemplary wind operated electrical power generating system employing a hydraulic power transfer system and a power optimizing controller; 
         FIG. 23  presents an enlarged view of the power optimizing controller introduced in  FIG. 22 ; 
         FIG. 24  presents an exemplary schematic diagram illustrating operational interactions between various components of the exemplary wind operated electrical power generating system introduced in  FIG. 22 ; 
         FIG. 25  presents an exemplary power output chart illustrating a power output to rotational speed relationship; 
         FIG. 26  presents an exemplary power output chart illustrating benefits of the power optimizing controller introduced in  FIG. 22 ; 
         FIG. 27  presents an isometric view of an exemplary tension lifting wing wheel assembly; 
         FIG. 28  presents a front view of the exemplary tension lifting wing wheel assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 27 ; 
         FIG. 29  presents a cross section view of the exemplary tension lifting wing wheel assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 27 , the section being taken along section line  29 - 29  of  FIG. 28 ; 
         FIG. 30  presents a cross section view of an enhanced exemplary tension lifting wing wheel assembly introducing several optional tension adjusting configurations; 
         FIG. 31  presents a cross section view of an enhanced exemplary tension lifting wing wheel assembly introducing a spoke breakaway feature, wherein the spoke breakaway feature is shown in an assembled state, retained by tension within the spoke; 
         FIG. 32  presents a cross section view of the enhanced exemplary tension lifting wing wheel assembly previously illustrated in  FIG. 31 , wherein the spoke breakaway feature is shown in a partially separated state, initiated by a broken spoke; 
         FIG. 33  presents a side view of an exemplary tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter employing the tension lifting wing wheel assembly; 
         FIG. 34  presents a top view of the exemplary tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter originally introduced in  FIG. 33 ; 
         FIG. 35  presents a cross section view of an enhanced exemplary tension lifting wing wheel assembly introducing a wing angle of attack configuration, the illustration presenting a configuration having a low angle of attack; 
         FIG. 36  presents a cross section view of the enhanced exemplary tension lifting wing wheel assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 35 , the illustration presenting a configuration having an increased angle of attack; and 
         FIG. 37  presents a cross section view of a variant of the tension airfoil assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 27 , the illustration presenting a configuration that reduces an axial force created by lift generated during rotation of the tension airfoil assembly, wherein the axial force would be transferred to the turbine blade subassembly shaft. 
     
    
    
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     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. 
     For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in  FIG. 1 , where applicable. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. 
     The present disclosure is generally directed to a turbine wheel  100  and the integration of the turbine wheel  100  onto a turbine deployment assembly  200 . The turbine wheel  100  and the respective application are detailed hereinafter. 
     Referring initially to  FIGS. 1 through 3  of the drawings, an illustrative embodiment of a turbine wheel, hereinafter apparatus is generally indicated by reference numeral  100  in  FIG. 1 . The turbine wheel assembly  100  includes a turbine central hub  104  being centrally assembled to a turbine outer rim  102  via a plurality of turbine spokes  108 . The turbine central hub  104  includes an axle bearing  106 , which is centrally assembled, allowing the turbine central hub  104  to rotate about an axle that would be assembled to the axle bearing  106 . The axle and axle bearing  106  can be of any known rotational interface capable of supporting the forces exerted by the wind and respective motion of the turbine wheel assembly  100  about the axle. The turbine spokes  108  are preferably assembled having a tensile force. The distributed tensile force ensures the turbine outer rim  102  remains in the circular shape, while reinforcing the assembly. 
     A series of turbine blades  110  are provided, having a blade leading edge  112  and a blade trailing edge  114 . The distance between the blade leading edge  112  and the blade trailing edge  114  is preferably equal to or greater than a span between two adjacent spokes  108 . This shape allows for the blade leading edge  112  to be assembled to a respective lead turbine spoke  108  and the blade trailing edge  114  to be assembled to the respective trailing turbine spoke  108 . It would be preferable that the blade leading edge  112  be pivotally assembled to a blade leading edge pivot  120 , wherein the blade leading edge pivot  120  can be utilized as the lead turbine spoke  108 . The blade leading edge pivot  120  can include a hollow centerline, allowing the turbine spoke  108  to be inserted therethrough. A plurality of anti-slip interface  122  can be included ensuring the blade leading edge pivot  120  rotates in conjunction with the turbine blades  110 , or excluded allowing the blade leading edge pivot  120  to rotate independently respective to the turbine blades  110 . 
     The turbine blades  110  has a length parallel to the turbine spoke  108  that is significantly shorter than the distance between the exterior of the turbine central hub  104  and the interior of the turbine outer rim  102 . This provides an airflow interior region  109  within an interior of the turbine outer rim  102  allowing airflow  198  to pass through the turbine wheel assembly  100 . This configuration provides a centroid of the effective force closer to the turbine outer rim  102 , thus increasing the generated torque, reduces the rotational resistance, thus increasing the efficiency. 
     The trailing edge can include an incident angle control mechanism, including an incident angle controller  130 , an angle control cleat  132  and an angle control tether  134 . In the exemplary embodiment, the turbine blade  110  pivots about the blade leading edge pivot  120  and is retained at an incident angle via the angle control tether  134 . The angle control tether  134  is a cabling, which is released or retracted via an incident angle controller  130 . The incident angle controller  130  can either rotate to adjust a released length of the angle control tether  134 , or the angle control tether  134  can be routed through the incident angle controller  130  and released or retracted via a remotely located winding mechanism (not shown, but well understood as a motor, gearing and spool). The angle control tether  134  is secured to the turbine blades  110  via an angle control cleat  132  located proximate the blade trailing edge  114  of the turbine blades  110 . 
     As the incident angle controller  130  releases the angle control tether  134 , a wind flow  198  applies a force to the facing side of the turbine blades  110  allowing the turbine blades  110  to rotate into position turbine blades  110 ′ and repositioning the blade trailing edge  114  to position blade trailing edge  114 ′ as shown in  FIG. 4 . The illustration presents an embodiment where the incident angle controller  130  is solid and rotates to release or retract the angle control tether  134  to adjust the released length. The angle of incident changes the resultant rotational speed of the turbine blades  110 , as referenced as a resultant blade motion  199 . The turbine blades  110  are positioned having the blade leading edge  112  overlapping the blade trailing edge  114 , with the blade leading edge  112  being arranged on the wind receiving side of the turbine blades  110 . 
     It is understood that other incident angle control mechanisms can be used, including a cam and respective control arm, and the like. 
     A breakaway mechanism can be incorporated to compensate when the turbine wheel assembly  100  encounters any unexpected excessive wind forces  198 . One exemplary embodiment is presented in  FIGS. 5 and 6 . The breakaway mechanism detachably engages a breakaway clip  142  with a breakaway anchor  140 . The breakaway clip  142  is secured to the blade trailing edge  114  via a breakaway frame  144 . The breakaway clip  142  would detach from the breakaway anchor  140  when subjected to a predetermined force. An alternate configuration would utilize the incident angle mechanism of  FIGS. 3 and 4 . The incident angle controller  130  would include a ratcheting mechanism, which releases or free spools the angle control tether  134  when subjected to a predetermined force. It is understood that other configurations known by those skilled in the art can be integrated with the turbine wheel assembly  100 , providing a breakaway mechanism. 
     The turbine blades can be configured in a variety of shapes, as illustrated in  FIGS. 7 through 9 . A planar view of the turbine blades  110  is presented in  FIG. 7 , having an airfoil cross sectional shape bounded by a blade leading edge  112 , a blade trailing edge  114 , a posterior edge  116  and an interior edge  118 . The turbine blades can be configured of a variety of cross sectional and peripheral shapes. The configuration defines the total surface area. The surface area, cross sectional shapes and peripheral shape all affect the efficiency of the turbine blades  110 . The interior edge  118  provides an arched lower edge wherein the blade trailing edge  114  is equal to or slightly shorter than the blade leading edge  112 . A planar view of a turbine blade  150  is presented in  FIG. 8 , having an airfoil cross sectional shape bounded by a blade leading edge  152 , a blade trailing edge  154 , a posterior edge  156  and an interior edge  158 . The interior edge  158  provides an “S” shaped lower edge having a continuous line blending into the blade trailing edge  114 , and wherein the blade trailing edge  114  is shorter than the blade leading edge  112 . A planar view of a turbine blade  160  is presented in  FIG. 9 , having an airfoil cross sectional shape bounded by a blade leading edge  162 , a blade trailing edge  164 , a posterior edge  166  and an interior edge  168 . The interior edge  168  provides an arched shaped lower edge wherein the blade trailing edge  164  is significantly shorter than the blade leading edge  162 . 
     A turbine deployment assembly  200  is illustrated in  FIGS. 10 through 15 . A vertical riser support  202  provides a base member for the turbine deployment assembly  200 . An electrical power generator  204  is pivotally assembled to the upper portion of the vertical riser support  202 . The turbine wheel assembly  100  is in rotational communication with the electrical power generator  204  via a turbine wheel shaft  206 . A counterbalance  210  can be incorporated providing a counterbalance to the turbine wheel assembly  100 . The counterbalance  210  would be assembled to the turbine deployment assembly  200  via a counterbalance support beam  212 . 
     The electrical power generator  204  is designed to rotate about a vertical axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vertical riser support  202  as shown in the top views of  FIG. 14 . The rotation positions the turbine wheel assembly  100  to rotated position turbine wheel assembly  100 ′. The rotation allows for several capabilities. The first, being positioning the turbine wheel assembly  100  perpendicular to the wind flow  198  as shown in  FIG. 12 , thus maximizing the frontal surface area as illustrated in  FIG. 13 . The second, being positioning the turbine wheel assembly  100  at an angle that is not perpendicular to the wind flow  198  as shown in  FIG. 14 , thus reducing the frontal surface area exposed to the wind flow  198  as illustrated in  FIG. 15 . This reduces any potential damage from excessive winds. The incident angle mechanism and the breakaway mechanism both additionally contribute to efficiency, reliability, and protection of the turbine deployment assembly  200 . 
     An alternate spoke configuration is presented in the exemplary embodiment referred to as a crossover spoke turbine wheel assembly  300 , illustrated in  FIG. 16 . The crossover spoke turbine wheel assembly  300  is similar to the turbine wheel assembly  100 . Like features of crossover spoke turbine wheel assembly  300  and turbine wheel assembly  100  are numbered the same except preceded by the numeral ‘3’. The turbine spokes  308  are arranged being fixed to the central hub  304  offset from the radial centerline. The turbine spokes  308  are configured whereby adjacent turbine spokes  308  overlap. The overlap between the spokes  308  occurs proximate the central hub  304 . 
     Another exemplary embodiment is referred to as a cable supported mast turbine assembly  400 , illustrated in  FIGS. 17 through 19 . The cable supported mast turbine assembly  400  is fabricated having a plurality of mast  420  extending radially from a central hub  412  of a power generating central hub assembly  410 . The central hub  412  is supported by a pair of hub support members  414 ; having one hub support member  414  located at each end of the central hub  412 . The central hub  412  is rotationally assembled to the hub support member  414  via a hub coupling member  416 . A generator is provided in communication with the central hub  412 , being placed within the central hub  412 , adjacent to the central hub  412 , or any other reasonable location. As the central hub  412  rotates, the generator creates electrical power. It is also understood that the rotational motion of the central hub  412  can be mechanically coupled to other objects to drive a motion of the other objects accordingly. 
     The masts  420  are supported by an arrangement of cabling. Mast-to-mast tension cables  440  span between mast distal ends  422  of each adjacent mast  420 . Each mast-to-mast tension cable  440  is tightened having a tensile force equal to the others. The mast-to-mast tension cables  440  provide stability to the mast  420  against a torsional force generated by the rotation of the central hub  412 . A mast-to-axle tension cable  442  spans between each end of the central hub  412  and the mast distal end  422  of each of the masts  420 . The plurality of mast-to-axle tension cables  442  provides stability against any cross-directed forces, such as wind, vibrations, and the like. 
     The cables  440 ,  442  can be secured to the respective member using any reasonable and well-known interface. The interface can include a tensioning member, such as a turnbuckle, and the like. The cables  440 ,  442  can be fabricated using any of many well-known methods, including a single cable, a series of wrapped or bound smaller cables, and the like. The cross-sectional shape of the mast  420  are preferably aerodynamic, such as round (as shown), wing-shaped, and the like. 
     A turbine blade can be provided as either a pliant turbine blade  430  or a rigid turbine blade  432 . When incorporating the pliant turbine blade  430 , the cable supported mast turbine assembly  400  can include a tether or blade tensioning cable  444  spanning between an unattached corner or other region of the pliant turbine blade  430  and a location proximate an axial end of the central hub  412 . The blade tensioning cable  444  can be fixed or adjustable. A motor can be utilized to retract or extend the blade tensioning cable  444 , adjusting the tautness of the blade tensioning cable  444 . A tensioning member can release the blade tensioning cable  444  should the blade tensioning cable  444  be subjected to a force above a predetermined limit, thus avoiding any damage to the cable supported mast turbine assembly  400 . 
     Alternately, the rigid turbine blade  432  can be rigidly affixed to the mast  420 . The mast  420  can be pivotally attached to the central hub  412 , including a drive mechanism for rotating the mast  420 , thus adjusting the angle of incidence of the pliant turbine blade  430 . 
     Any additional operational features of the turbine wheel assembly  100  can be applied to the cable supported mast turbine assembly  400 . The mast  420  can include a hollow center, allowing the user to retract at least a portion of the pliant turbine blade  430  therein to reduce the exposed surface area thereof as illustrated in  FIG. 20 . A retracting mechanism  470  can be provided to gather the pliant turbine blade  430  within an interior section of the mast  420 . One such means would be to rotate the retracting mechanism  470  collecting the pliant turbine blade  430 , storing the excess material in a wrap referenced as a retracted turbine blade portion  434 . The retracting mechanism  470  can be an elongated rotating structure such as an axle rotated by a motor or other rotational operating device. 
     The cable supported mast turbine assembly  400  is provided as a means for generating power. The cable supported mast turbine assembly  400  is designed whereby the central hub  412  is rotated by wind. The rotation of the central hub  412  is then converted into useable energy. A mechanical interface can engage with the central hub  412  to transfer mechanical power to drive a secondary apparatus. The mechanical interface can direct mechanical motion of a secondary apparatus. Alternately, an electricity generating apparatus  450  can engage with the central hub  412  to create electrical power. The electricity generating apparatus  450  can be located within an interior of the central hub  412  or external to the central hub  412 . One portion of the electricity generating apparatus  450  remains stable and a second portion of the electricity generating apparatus  450  engages with the central hub  412  to rotate. The rotating motion drives the electricity generating apparatus  450  to create the electrical output. As illustrated on the right side of  FIG. 19 , the electricity generating apparatus  450  is secured to the hub support member  414 . A generator interface  452  is attached to an axle of the electricity generating apparatus  450  and engages with an interior surface of the central hub  412 . The central hub  412  rotationally drives the generator interface  452 . The generator interface  452  rotates windings of a generator, which pass across fixed stators creating the electrical output. Conversely, as illustrated on the left side of  FIG. 19 , an electricity generating apparatus  460  can be secured to the interior surface of the central hub  412  via a generator mount  464 . A generator interface  462  is attached to a fixed member, such as the hub support member  414 . The motion of the central hub  412  causes the electricity generating apparatus  460  to rotate respective to the generator interface  462 , thus generating the electrical output. 
     The turbine assemblies  100 ,  400  can be utilized for gas flow, such as gaseous flows, such as wind, or fluid flows, such as wave motion, currents, tidal flow, and the like. It is also understood that the turbine assembly  100 ,  400  can be attached to a moving object. The turbine assembly  100 ,  400  creates an output power based upon the relative motion between the turbine assembly  100 ,  400  and a fluid (either gaseous or liquid). 
     The previously described embodiments integrate the electric power generator  204 ,  450 ,  460  into the power generating central hub assembly  410  of the turbine assembly  200 ,  400 . Electric power generators  204 ,  450 ,  460  are generally heavy, wherein the weight impacts the structural design and directional rotatability of the turbine assembly  200 ,  400 . 
     A wind operated electrical power generating system  500 , as shown in an exemplary illustration presented in  FIG. 21 , introduces an alternative configuration for transferring wind energy to an electric generator  540 . In the exemplary illustration, 
     The wind operated turbine assembly  510  includes a turbine housing  512  carried by a vertical riser support structure  519 . The vertical riser support structure  519  is structurally supported by a system supporting surface  599 . In a preferred configuration, the vertical riser support structure  519  is rigidly mounted to the system supporting surface  599 . The system supporting surface  599  can be a cement slab; a natural earth surface, such as dirt, rocks, and the like; a wooden structure, a mobile vehicle, a floating vessel, and the like. The mounting configuration would be determined based upon the selected supporting material. The turbine housing  512  is preferably located atop a distal end of the vertical riser support structure  519 . The turbine housing  512  includes various features required for operation of the wind operated turbine assembly  510 . A turbine blade subassembly  514  is rotationally assembled to the turbine housing  512  using a turbine blade subassembly shaft  518 . The turbine blade subassembly  514  can be of any suitable design, including a three blade  516  design as illustrated, the turbine wheel assembly  100 , the crossover spoke turbine wheel assembly  300 , the cable supported mast turbine assembly  400 , a tension airfoil assembly  800  (oriented in a horizontal arrangement for lift, and referred to as a tension airfoil lifting assembly  800  as introduced in  FIG. 27  and oriented in a vertical orientation for use as a wind collecting device and referred to as a tension airfoil turbine assembly  800 ) (and any of the associated variants), and any other suitable wind power collecting design. 
     The turbine blade subassembly shaft  518  can be supported by a series of bearing assemblies, such as a turbine blade shaft supporting forward bearing assembly  530  and a turbine blade shaft supporting rear bearing assembly  532  illustrated in  FIG. 21 . The bearing assemblies  530 ,  532  can employ spherical bearings, cylindrical rolling elements, tapered rolling elements, barrel shaped rolling elements, and the like. Each bearing assembly  530 ,  532  would include an inner ring and an outer ring (not identified but well known by description by those skilled in the art). The bearing assemblies  530 ,  532  enable rotation of the turbine blade subassembly shaft  518  with minimal friction. It is understood that any arrangement can be utilized to enable rotation of the turbine blade subassembly  514  about a substantially horizontal axis. 
     In the exemplary illustration, the electric generator  540  engages with a peripheral surface or of a turbine blade outer rim surface  517  of the turbine blade subassembly  514 . More specifically, an electric generator turbine rim engagement wheel  543  is secured to a distal or free end of an electric generator shaft  542  of the electric generator  540 . The electric generator turbine rim engagement wheel  543  can be directly engaging with the peripheral surface of an electric generator turbine rim engagement wheel  543 , engaging via a gearing arrangement or a transmission, engaging using a belt that partially circumscribes the peripheral surface of an electric generator turbine rim engagement wheel  543 , engaging using a belt that partially circumscribes the turbine blade subassembly shaft  518 , or any other suitable arrangement to transfer a rotational motion caused by the turbine blade subassembly  514  to the electric generator shaft  542  of a distally mounted electric generator  540 . The electric generator  540  is preferably supported by an electric generator support component  548 , where the electric generator  540  is mechanically coupled to the electric generator support component  548  and the electric generator support component  548  is mechanically assembled to a vertical riser support structure rotating section  522  of the vertical riser support structure  519 . 
     In the arrangement of the wind operated electrical power generating system  500 , the electric generator  540  should remain in alignment with rotational transferring element of the turbine blade subassembly  514 . In order to accomplish this, the vertical riser support structure  519  is arranged in at least two sections: a vertical riser support structure rotating section  522  rotationally assembled to a vertical riser support structure base section  520 . Rotation and support between the vertical riser support structure rotating section  522  and the vertical riser support structure base section  520  can be provided by a vertical riser support structure base bearing assembly  534 . The vertical riser support structure base bearing assembly  534  would be arranged similar to any rotating mechanism that rotates an upper element respective to a lower element about a vertical axis. The rotation can be provided by a powered arrangement or a free motion, where wind could orient the direction of the vertical riser support structure rotating section  522 . In the exemplary illustration, tapered rolling elements are contained between an outer ring and an inner ring forming the vertical riser support structure base bearing assembly  534 . An inner diameter of one of the bearing assembly rings can be assembled to a vertical riser support structure stabilizing column  524 , where the vertical riser support structure stabilizing column  524  provides support along a length of the vertical riser support structure  519 . A vertical riser support structure upper stabilizing bearing assembly  536  can be assembled at an upper end of the vertical riser support structure  519  to provide additional support of the vertical riser support structure rotating section  522 . The vertical riser support structure upper stabilizing bearing assembly  536  could be arranged having an inner ring assembled to the vertical riser support structure stabilizing column  524  and an outer ring assembled to the vertical riser support structure rotating section  522 . In the exemplary illustration, the vertical riser support structure upper stabilizing bearing assembly  536  employs pairs of tapered rolling elements to maintain support of the bearing elements in a vertical direction, while stabilizing the vertical riser support structure rotating section  522  in a horizontal direction. 
     The turbine housing  512  can be rigidly fixed to the vertical riser support structure  519  or rotationally carried by the vertical riser support structure  519 . In a configuration where the turbine housing  512  is rotationally carried by the vertical riser support structure  519 , the turbine housing  512  would rotate to optimize the directional relationship between the turbine blade subassembly  514  and the direction of the wind. In the exemplary embodiment, the vertical riser support structure rotating section  522  would rotate respective to the vertical riser support structure base section  520 . The combination of the vertical riser support structure base section  520  and the vertical riser support structure stabilizing column  524  provides support to the vertical riser support structure rotating section  522 . 
     Electrical power generated by the electric generator  540  would be collected and transferred to a grid tie  550  by an electric output panel  549 , a positive electrical output cable  552 , and a negative electrical output cable  554 . The grid tie  550  would, in turn, transfer the generated electrical power to a power grid  559  for collection and use. 
     A wind operated electrical power generating system  600 , as shown in an exemplary illustration presented in  FIG. 22 , introduces another alternative configuration for transferring wind energy to an electric generator  640 . The wind operated electrical power generating system  600  and the wind operated electrical power generating system  500  include a number of like elements. Like elements of the wind operated electrical power generating system  600  and the wind operated electrical power generating system  500  are numbered the same, where elements associated with the wind operated electrical power generating system  600  are preceded by the numeral “6”, except where disclosed herein. The wind operated electrical power generating system  600  employs a hydraulic system for transferring energy collected from wind to the electric generator  640 . In the exemplary configuration, the vertical riser support structure  619  is rigidly mounted to the system supporting surface  699  (similar to the system supporting surface  599 ). The turbine housing  612  is preferably located atop a distal end of the vertical riser support structure  619 . The turbine housing  612  includes various features required for operation of the wind operated turbine assembly  610 . The turbine housing  612  can be rigidly fixed to the vertical riser support structure  619  or rotationally carried by the vertical riser support structure  619 . In a configuration where the turbine housing  612  is rotationally carried by the vertical riser support structure  619 , the turbine housing  612  would rotate to optimize the directional relationship between the turbine blade subassembly  614  and the direction of the wind. In the exemplary illustration, the  612 # would be rotationally assembled to a distal, free end of the  619 #. 
     The hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pump  620  carried by the turbine housing  612 , a hydraulic motor  630  distally located from the turbine housing  612  and preferably carried by the system supporting surface  699 . A pair of hydraulic pipes, tubes or lines  622 ,  624  extends fluid communication between the hydraulic pump  620  and the hydraulic motor  630 . The hydraulic lines  622 ,  624  can be routed within an interior of the vertical riser support structure  619 , along an interior surface of the vertical riser support structure  619 , along an exterior surface of the vertical riser support structure  619 , or along any other supporting structure. The hydraulic lines  622 ,  624  can be fabricated of any suitable material. The hydraulic lines  622 ,  624  can be fabricated of a rigid material, such as PVC, copper, and the like, of a flexible material, such as plastic, nylon, rubber, and the like, or any combination thereof. The structure of the hydraulic lines  622 ,  624  can be rigid or include features to introduce flexure. 
     The hydraulic motor  630  is assembled in rotational communication with an electric generator  640 . The hydraulic motor  630  includes a hydraulic motor shaft  632  that is rotationally driven by fluid flowing through the hydraulic lines  622 ,  624 . The electric generator  640  includes an electric generator shaft  642 , which is arranged in rotational communication with the hydraulic motor shaft  632  of the hydraulic motor  630 . The hydraulic motor  630  and electric generator  640  are preferably rigidly mounted in a manner that provides and maintains dynamic alignment between the hydraulic motor shaft  632  and the electric generator shaft  642 . In the exemplary embodiment, the hydraulic motor shaft  632  and the electric generator shaft  642  are coupled to one another using a shaft coupling  639 . It is understood that the operational engagement can transfer a rotational force from the hydraulic motor shaft  632  to the electric generator shaft  642  using any suitable interface, including one or more gears, a clutch, a transmission, and the like. 
     A power control module  660  can be integrated into the wind operated electrical power generating system  600  to optimize power. The power control module  660  monitors the rotational speed of either shaft  632 ,  642 . The wind operated electrical power generating system  600  can include at least one of a hydraulic motor shaft rotational speed sensor  634  and an electric generator shaft rotational speed sensor  644 . The hydraulic motor shaft rotational speed sensor  634  would be arranged to monitor the rotational speed of the hydraulic motor shaft  632 . A hydraulic motor shaft rotational speed sensor signal communication link  636  provides signal communication between the hydraulic motor shaft  632  and the power control module  660 . The electric generator shaft rotational speed sensor  644  would be arranged to monitor the rotational speed of the electric generator shaft  642 . An electric generator shaft rotational speed sensor signal communication link  646  provides signal communication between the electric generator shaft  642  and the power control module  660 . The power control module  660  can operate using the hydraulic motor shaft rotational speed sensor  634 , the electric generator shaft rotational speed sensor  644  or both. It is understood that the power control module  660  can include compensation information when gears, a transmission, or any other ratio translating interface is integrated between the hydraulic motor shaft  632  and the electric generator shaft  642 . The components of the power control module  660  can be assembled into and/or onto a power controller enclosure  664 . 
     The controller governs the power output from the electric generator  640  to a grid tie  650 . The power control module  660  is in electric communication with the grid tie  650  using a power control module electrical communication link  662 . Alternatively, the power control module  660  can be in electric communication with the electric generator  640  to accomplish the same end result using an alternate power control module electrical communication link  561 . 
     Electrical power generated during operation of the electric generator  640  is transferred from the electric generator  640  through an electric output panel  649 . In the exemplary embodiment, a pair of electrical output cables (a positive electrical output cable  652  and a negative electrical output cable  654 ) is used to provide electric communication between the electric generator  640  and the grid tie  650 . The grid tie  650  provides electrical communication between at least one of the controller  660  and the generator  640  and an electric power grid  659 . The generated electric power is transferred to a power grid  659  for use. 
     In operation, rotation of the turbine blade subassembly  614  is transferred to the hydraulic pump  620  by the turbine blade subassembly shaft  618 . The rotational input to the hydraulic pump  620  generates a hydraulic fluid flowing down the first hydraulic line  622  and returning through the second hydraulic line  624 . The hydraulic fluid flows through the hydraulic motor  630  causing the hydraulic motor  630  to rotate. The rotational motion of the hydraulic motor shaft  632  created by the hydraulic fluid flow drives a rotation of the electric generator shaft  642 . The rotational motion of the electric generator shaft  642  powers the electric generator  640  to generate electric power. The electric power is fed to the electric output panel  649 , which distributes the generated electric power through any number of electrical output cables  652 ,  654 . It is understood that a grounding connection can be provided through a casing, frame, or other electrically conductive component of the electric generator  640 . 
     The power control module  660  is integrated into the wind operated electrical power generating system  600  to optimize or maximize electric output. Details of the power control module  660  are provided in  FIG. 23 . Integration of the power control module  660  is illustrated in an exemplary schematic diagram shown in  FIG. 24 . 
     The power control module  660  includes a circuit that monitors the rotational speed of either or both of the hydraulic motor shaft  632  and electric generator shaft  642  using the hydraulic motor shaft rotational speed sensor  634  and/or the electric generator shaft rotational speed sensor  644 . The circuit includes a microprocessor, a digital memory device, at least one rotational speed indicator and at least one potentiometer (variable resistor)  680 ,  682 ,  684 ,  686 ,  688 , wherein each of the at least one potentiometer (variable resistor)  680 ,  682 ,  684 ,  686 ,  688  is associated with a respective rotational speed indicator  670 ,  672 ,  674 ,  676 ,  678  of the at least one rotational speed indicator  670 ,  672 ,  674 ,  676 ,  678 . The rotational speed indicator can be any suitable alert, including an audible alert, a visual alert, a transmitted message, a tactile alert, and the like, and any combination thereof. The audible alert can be a continuous audible signal, a cyclical or pulsed audible signal, a siren, and the like. The visual alert can be a continuously illuminated light, a flashing light, a light changing color, and the like. The light can be a Light Emitting Diode (LED), an incandescent bulb, a fluorescent bulb, and the like. A transmitted message can be a text message, an email, a broadcast message, an audible or recorded message, an audible message transmitted to a cellular phone, and the like. 
     Each employed rotational speed sensor  634 ,  644  is in signal communication with the microprocessor by any suitable communication element, including hardwired, wireless, magnetic communication, and the like, and any combination thereof. As the rotational speed of the shafts  632 ,  642  approach a predetermined rotational speed, the associated rotational speed indicator  670 ,  672 ,  674 ,  676 ,  678  changes state to alert an individual monitoring the system. The individual monitoring the system would subsequently adjust the associated potentiometer (variable resistor)  680 ,  682 ,  684 ,  686 ,  688  to optimize the electric power output. Each of the rotational speed indicators  670 ,  672 ,  674 ,  676 ,  678  is associated with a specific predetermined rotational speed. It is understood that the predetermined rotational speed can be programmable, adjustable, or automatically determined by an algorithm programmed into the microprocessor/memory. The change in resistance is conveyed through the power control module electrical communication link  662 . It is understood that any suitable circuitry can be employed to introduce the variable resistance from the associated potentiometer (variable resistor)  680 ,  682 ,  684 ,  686 ,  688  into the electric circuit of the electric generator  640  and/or the grid tie  650 , such as integration of a transformer  690 . Although the exemplary power control module  660  presents a manual implementation, it is understood that the process can be automated. 
     The exemplary schematic diagram shown in  FIG. 24  additionally illustrates the interaction between each of the primary components, as previously described herein. 
     An exemplary power output chart  700  is presented in  FIG. 25 . The power output chart  700  plots a power output based upon a rotational speed of each of a generator (illustrated as a turbine theoretical output power curve  710 ) and a wind turbine (illustrated as a generator theoretical output power curve  712 ). The rotational speed of the associated element is referenced along a rotational speed axis  702 . The output power of the associated element is referenced along a power output axis  704 . The power output of the generator increases at a greater rate compared to the output of the turbine. The speed in which the generator theoretical output power curve  712  crosses over the turbine theoretical output power curve  710  defines a stall point  714 . It is desired to optimize the electric power output by the generator, wherein the electric power output by the generator remains slightly below the power output by the turbine. 
     An exemplary power output chart  750  is presented in  FIG. 26  by plotting a power output (that is associated with a wind speed. The wind or associated rotational speed is referenced along a wind speed generated RPM axis  752 . The output power of the associated element is referenced along a power output axis  754 . 
     The current technology employs a generator that has a lower output than the power captured by the wind operated turbine assembly  610 . The infrastructure is configured in this manner to avoid overpowering the turbine, where a larger or excessive generator would overdrive the turbine. Alternatively stated, if the power extracted from the wind operated turbine assembly  610  is greater than the 100% of the power allowed by the wind operated turbine assembly  610 , the wind operated turbine assembly  610  stalls. Therefore, it had been established that the generators should remain below the stall point of the associated turbine  610 . This principle was understood to be a fundamental requirement, thus limiting the power output to the maximum capabilities of the currently utilized generators. An exemplary input, or power captured by the wind operated turbine assembly  610 , is represented by a turbine power curve  762 . The associated power output using currently deployed generators is represented by a current generator curve  760 . The vertical gap between the turbine power curve  762  and the current generator curve  760  depicts losses. 
     Conversely, implementation of a larger generator in conjunction with the power control module  660  enables optimization of the power output while avoiding overpowering or governing the wind operated turbine assembly  610 . The associated power output using a regulated generator is represented by a regulated generator curve  764 , wherein the regulated generator creates excessive power or power greater than the power obtained by the turbine  610 . Power optimization is accomplished by introducing a variable resistance into the electric network. The process is further optimized by monitoring for predetermined rotational speeds  770 ,  772 ,  774 ,  777 ,  778  of the electric generator  640  (or calibrated to determine an associated rotational speed) and adjusting the resistance accordingly by adjusting an associated potentiometer (variable resistor)  680 ,  682 ,  684 ,  686 ,  688 . The goal is to maintain or govern a power output, identified as an adjusted power output  780 ,  782 ,  784 ,  786 ,  788  at a level slightly less than the power obtained by the wind operated turbine assembly  610 . The power output chart  750  illustrates the small gap between each adjusted power output point  780 ,  782 ,  784 ,  786 ,  788  and the associated curve of the turbine power curve  762 . The power output remains constant, independent of the speed of rotation of the turbine blade assembly  614 , as illustrated by the regulated power output curve  789 . The resulting regulated power output curve  789  has a step curve shape. The exemplary power output chart  750  illustrates the additional electric power output at each respective rotational speed  770 ,  772 ,  774 ,  777 ,  778  compared to the power output from the standard generator  760 . The gap parallel to the power output axis  754  between each adjusted power output level  780 ,  782 ,  784 ,  786 ,  788  and the associated power output level of the standard generator  760  defines the increase in power output, based upon the same energy created by the wind operated turbine assembly  610 . Those skilled in the art would understand that the number of predetermined rotational speeds  770 ,  772 ,  774 ,  777 ,  778  and the number of associated potentiometer (variable resistor)  680 ,  682 ,  684 ,  686 ,  688  can vary based upon the characteristics and engineering of the system. 
     In operation, as the rotational speed approaches each predetermined rotational speed, the respective rotational speed indicator  670 ,  672 ,  674 ,  676 ,  678  converts to a notification state. The service person adjusts the associated potentiometer (variable resistor)  680 ,  682 ,  684 ,  686 ,  688  to optimize the power output to the desired level of slightly lower than the turbine power curve  762 . The associated potentiometer (variable resistor) is in electrical communication  561  with the electric generator  560 , providing a varied resistance or load to the electric generator  560 . The increased load acts as a brake and decreases the rotational speed of the turbine blade subassembly  614 . By varying the electric load, the rotational speed of the turbine blade subassembly  614  changes to optimize the power generated across many different bands of rotational speeds. 
     Although the exemplary embodiment integrates a controller  660  into a system employing a hydraulically driven system, it is understood that the power control module  660  can be integrated into any system employing a wind driven turbine used to power an electric generator. 
     Although the exemplary embodiments are directed towards a wind powered system, it is understood that the same power optimization system can be applied to a water driven turbine system. 
     The turbine wheel assembly  100  can be modified and adapted for other applications. A tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800 , illustrated in  FIGS. 27 through 29 , is an adaptation designed to provide lift. The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  and the turbine wheel assembly  100  comprise a number of like features. Like features of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  and the turbine wheel assembly  100  are numbered the same except preceded by the numeral ‘8’. The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  is an assembly comprising a tension airfoil outer rim  802  assembled to a tension airfoil central hub assembly  803  by a series of spokes  807 ,  808 . The tension airfoil central hub assembly  803  includes a tension airfoil first central hub flange  804  and a tension airfoil second central hub flange  805  extending radially outward from opposite ends of an axle bearing  806 . The outer edge of the tension airfoil outer rim  802  is preferably shaped having a tension airfoil outer rim aerodynamic surface  882 , as illustrated. The tension airfoil outer rim  802  is designed having an internal radius R 1 . The central hub flanges  804 ,  805  are designed having an external radius R 2 . The hub external radius R 2  is defined as a distance between the rotational axis of the hub  806  and a ring defined by the centers of the spoke hub attachment holes or other spoke attachment features. A different between the radii R 1  and R 2  (R 1 -R 2 ) defines an effective length (radial span of each spoke) R 3  of each spoke  807 ,  808 . The optimal design would include a R 1  to R 2  ratio of 6:1. The optimal ratio provides a configuration where the tension airfoil leading spoke  807  and the tension airfoil trailing spoke  808  are substantially parallel with one another and run parallel to a radial axis extending outward from a central point of the axle bearing  806 . Although the optimal ration is 6:1, it is recognized that the ratio can vary between 4:1 and 8:1. 
     As illustrated, a first end of each spoke  807  is assembled to a respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  and a second end of each spoke is assembled to the outer rim  802 . A first spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  is assembled to the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  in an arrangement extending in an acute angular direction from a radial orientation in a first direction from a first side of the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  and a second spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  is assembled to the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  in an arrangement extending in an acute angular direction from a radial orientation in a second direction from a second side of the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805 . One spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  attached to the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  crosses at least one another spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  attached to the same respective central hub flange  804 ,  805 . Each airfoil  810  of the series of airfoils  810  is assembled to the tension airfoil assembly  800  by coupling an area of the airfoil  810  proximate the leading edge  812  to a leading edge spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  and by coupling an area of the airfoil  810  proximate the trailing edge  814  to a trailing edge spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807 . In the exemplary illustrations, one spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  attached to the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  crosses at least two another spokes  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  attached to the same respective central hub flange  804 ,  805 . This arrangement of the spokes dramatically increases the strength of the assembly. Radially arranged spokes are susceptible to non-radial forces and are known to bend, this reducing the integrity of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800 . Conversely, having spokes  807  arranged at acute angles from a radial orientation, and more so, having the first spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  assembled to the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  in an arrangement extending in the acute angular direction from the radial orientation in the first direction from the first side of the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  and the second spoke  807  of the plurality of spokes  807  assembled to the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  in the arrangement extending in the acute angular direction from the radial orientation in the second direction from the second side of the respective central hub flange  804 ,  805  provides an increase in strength when the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  is subjected to a force that is not in a radial direction respective to the tension airfoil outer rim  802 . 
     It is preferred that the airfoil  810  be assembled to the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  having an airfoil outer edge  813  being located proximate an inner surface of the tension airfoil outer rim  802 . Dimensions of the airfoil  810  are defined by an airfoil span S 1  and an airfoil chord C 1 . The airfoil span S 1  refers to a distance between the airfoil outer edge  813  and an airfoil inner edge  815  of the airfoil  810 . The airfoil chord C 1  refers to a distance between the leading edge  812  and the trailing edge  814  of the airfoil  810 . The airfoil span S 1  is preferably equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the effective length R 3  of each spoke  807 ,  808 . The airfoil span S 1  is more preferably equal to or less than thirty three percent (33%) of the effective length R 3  of each spoke  807 ,  808 . The airfoil span S 1  is even more preferably equal to or less than thirty percent (30%) of the effective length of each spoke  807 ,  808 . The airfoil span S 1  is even more preferably equal to or less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the effective length of each spoke  807 ,  808 . 
     Other design features of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  include:
         a. Each spoke  807 ,  808  can cross other spokes defining three crossover locations.   b. The spokes  807 ,  808  can include a circular cross section shape, an aerodynamic cross section shape, or any other suitable cross section shape.   c. Spokes can be arranged to alternate between extending from an outer surface of each hub flange  804 ,  805  and from an inner surface of the same hub flange  804 ,  805 .   d. It is preferred that the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  includes a total of 36 spokes, 18 per hub flange  804 ,  805 .   e. Each spoke  807 ,  808  would preferably be assembled having substantially equally tension.   f. The spoke hub attachment holes can be even spaced about the hub flange  804 ,  805 . Alternatively, the spoke hub attachment holes can be arranged in pairs, wherein the pairs are arranged having a first spacing and each adjacent pair is arranged having a second spacing about the hub flange  804 ,  805 , wherein the first spacing and the second spacing differ from one another.   g. The series of spoke hub attachment holes of the tension airfoil first central hub flange  804  and the series of spoke hub attachment holes of the tension airfoil second central hub flange  805  are offset from one another.   h. The axial height of the tension airfoil outer rim  802  is determined by maximizing the desired strength of the tension airfoil outer rim  802 , while providing sufficient area to support a connection of each spoke  807 ,  808 .   i. The attachment locations of each spoke  807 ,  808  along an interior surface of the tension airfoil outer rim  802  are either linear with one another or located in an alternating configuration.   j. The tension airfoil central hub assembly  803  is preferably substantially centered axially respective to the tension airfoil outer rim  802 . Alternatively, the tension airfoil central hub assembly  803  can be offset axially respective to the tension airfoil outer rim  802 .       

     The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  includes a series of airfoils  810 . Each airfoil  810  has an airfoil or lifting shape, where a length of an airfoil upper surface  816 , extending from an airfoil leading edge  812  to an airfoil trailing edge  814 , is longer than a length of an airfoil lower surface  818 , extending from the airfoil leading edge  812  to the airfoil trailing edge  814 . The airfoil upper surface  816  is a preferably a convex surface. The airfoil lower surface  818  is preferably a planar or a concave surface. The airfoil  810  can be a solid assembly or hollowed to reduce weight. The airfoil  810  can be of any suitable shape. The exemplary airfoil  810  is rectangular or square in shape. The airfoil leading edge  812  preferably is formed having a rounded edge. The airfoil trailing edge  814  preferably is formed having a tapering edge. Each airfoil  810  is preferably located proximate the outer region of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800 , or proximate the interior surface of the tension airfoil outer rim  802 . 
     In one configuration, the airfoil  810  would be sized to extend along approximately thirty percent (30%) of the outermost or distal portion of the spoke  807 ,  808 . In an alternate configuration, the airfoil  810  would be sized to extend along between twenty percent (20%) and forty percent (40%) of the outermost or distal portion of the spoke  807 ,  808 . In another alternate configuration, the airfoil  810  would be sized to extend along between ten percent (10%) and fifty percent (50%) of the outermost or distal portion of the spoke  807 ,  808 . The outermost portion of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  travels at the greatest linear velocity. Lift is a function of velocity. 
     Each airfoil  810  is assembled to a pair of spokes  807 ,  808  using any suitable mechanical assembly configuration. In the exemplary embodiment, the airfoil  810  is assembled to the pair of spokes  807 ,  808  by inserting each spoke through a respective bore formed through the airfoil  810 . The airfoils  810  are spatially arranged about the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800 . A space or gap is provided between the airfoil trailing edge  814  of a forward located airfoil  810  and an airfoil leading edge  812  of a trailing located airfoil  810 . The airfoil  810  can be formed having a slight twist, as illustrated, to accommodate the respective angles of the respective spokes  807 ,  808 . Alternatively, the airfoil  810  can have a greater thickness. The twisted blade shape of the airfoil  810  produces more power or lift compared to straight airfoils. This is because as the airfoil  810  gets closer to the hub  803 , the wind speed becomes less, requiring more a greater angle of attack to produce lift. 
     The angle of attack can be established by the arrangement of the spokes  807 ,  808 , the height H 1  (identified in  FIG. 30 ) of the tension airfoil central hub assembly  803 , or the like, or any combination thereof. The greater the height of hub H 1  or the span between the hub flanges  804 ,  805 , the greater the angle of attack. 
     The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  is designed to be implemented to provide lift. The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  includes features to drive a rotational motion. For example, the axle bearing  806  can include one or more features which would engage with a rotating shaft of a drive system, such as a motor. In another example, one or both hub flanges  804 ,  805  can be fixed to the rotating shaft of a drive system. In yet another example, the tension airfoil central hub assembly  803  can include a unidirectional drive mechanism, wherein the drive system drives a rotation in a lifting direction, but when necessary, the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  can rotate freely in a reverse direction. 
     It is understood that the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  would be rotationally balanced. Rotational balancing can be accomplished by any known method of balancing a rotating assembly, including by design, balancing of components, balancing of the assembly, and the like, or any combination thereof. 
     The spokes are assembled having a tension. The tension can be created by any suitable tension generating system or any combination of suitable tension generating systems. Examples of various suitable tension generating systems, including a spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple  930 , a spoke distal assembly central tensioning system  940 , and a hub located spoke tensioning system  950 , are illustrated being employed on a tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  900 , as presented in  FIG. 32 . Like features of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  900  and the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  are numbered the same except preceded by the numeral ‘9’. One or more of the spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple  930 , the spoke distal assembly central tensioning system  940 , and the hub located spoke tensioning system  950  would be integrated into the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800 , providing to and retaining tension in the spokes  807 ,  808 . 
     The spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple  930  includes a spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple body  934  formed at a distal end of a spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple flange  932 . The spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple body  934  is sized and shaped to adequately support tension applied to the spoke  907 ,  908  against a mating surface of the tension airfoil outer rim  902 . The spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple body  934  can be of a fixed size and shape or capable of changing shape after being inserted through a respective receiving aperture formed through the tension airfoil outer rim  902 . For example, the spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple body  934  can be shaped and function similar to a wall molly, a rivet, or the like. A spoke distal threading  922  is formed at a distal end of each spoke  907 ,  908 . Threading (not shown, but well understood) is formed within an interior cylindrical surface of a cavity of each spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple flange  932 , wherein the threading has the same thread size and pitch to mate with the spoke distal threading  922 . 
     In the exemplary tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  900 , the tension airfoil trailing spoke  808  is represented by a spoke segmented into a tension airfoil trailing spoke distal segment  908  and a tension airfoil trailing spoke proximal segment  909 ; the segments  908 ,  909  being assembled by the spoke distal assembly central tensioning system  940 . A spoke distal segment proximal threading  928  is formed at a proximal end of the tension airfoil trailing spoke distal segment  908 . A spoke proximal segment distal threading  929  is formed at a distal end of the tension airfoil trailing spoke proximal segment  909 . The spoke distal segment proximal threading  928  and the spoke proximal segment distal threading  929  would have counter rotating threading, wherein a rotational direction the spoke distal segment proximal threading  928  is formed having a first rotational direction and the rotational direction of the spoke proximal segment distal threading  929  is formed having an opposite rotational direction. A spoke distal assembly central tensioning element  942  of the spoke distal assembly central tensioning system  940  would include a central bore having threaded ends. The threaded ends would also include counter rotating threading to mate with the spoke threading  928 ,  929 . Tension can be adjusted by rotating the spoke distal assembly central tensioning element  942  in a first rotational direction to increase tension or rotating the spoke distal assembly central tensioning element  942  in a second rotational direction to decrease tension. The tensioning element  942  can be any suitable component or series of components enabling creation and/or adjustment of a tension of the respective spoke  907 . 
     A proximal or hub end of each spoke, such as the exemplary tension airfoil trailing spoke proximal segment  909  can be bent and formed creating a spoke anchor flange  924 . The spoke anchor flange  924  engages with a mating surface of the hub flange  904 ,  905  to adequately support the tension generated along the spoke  908 ,  909 . The bend in the tension airfoil trailing spoke proximal segment  909 , when inserted through the spoke hub attachment hole, also refrains the tension airfoil trailing spoke proximal segment  909  from rotating. 
     The hub located spoke tensioning system  950  employs an alternative assembly configuration compared to the bend and formation of the spoke anchor flange  924  of the tension airfoil trailing spoke proximal segment  909 . The hub located spoke tensioning system  950  includes a spoke proximal threading  927  formed at a proximal or hub end of the tension airfoil leading spoke  907 . A hub located spoke tensioning bracket  956  would be integrally formed with or assembled to the tension airfoil first central hub flange  904 . The tension airfoil leading spoke  907  would be inserted through an aperture formed through the hub located spoke tensioning bracket  956 . A hub located spoke tensioning element  952  would be threadably secured to the proximal end of the spoke proximal threading  927  on a hub side of the hub located spoke tensioning bracket  956  and adjusted to generate and retain a tension along the tension airfoil leading spoke  907 . An optional tensioning bracket cavity  957  can be formed within the hub located spoke tensioning bracket  956  to seat the hub located spoke tensioning element  952  accordingly. 
     It is understood that the spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple  930 , the spoke distal assembly central tensioning system  940 , and the hub located spoke tensioning system  950  can be used individually, or in any suitable combination thereof. The spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple  930 , the spoke distal assembly central tensioning system  940 , and the hub located spoke tensioning system  950  are only exemplary and any suitable tension generating system or systems can be integrated into the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800 ,  900 . 
     The spoke assembly configuration can be adapted to include a spoke breakaway feature  1050 . An exemplary spoke breakaway feature  1050  is introduced in  FIGS. 31 and 32 . The spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  is integrated into a tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 , wherein the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000  is a modified variant of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  and/or tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  900 . Like elements of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000  and the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  900  are numbered the same, except preceded by a numeral “10”. The exemplary illustration integrates the spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  at an end of each spoke  1007 ,  1008  located proximate a tension airfoil outer rim  1002 . It is understood that the spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  can be integrated at a location proximate the turbine wheel assembly  100  or the hub (not shown). In another alternative configuration, the spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  can be integrated at any position along a length of the spoke. 
     The concept behind operation of the spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  is that while a tension is applied along a length of the spoke  1007 ,  1008 , at least one tensioning assembly coupling element  1070  retains a coupling between a tensioning nipple assembly  1030  and a tensioning stud  1060 . In a preferred configuration, the spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  employs at least two tensioning assembly coupling elements  1070 . 
     The tensioning nipple assembly  1030  includes a spoke tensioning nipple flange  1034  extending radially outward from a distal end of a spoke tensioning nipple body  1032 , as shown, or from a distal end of a segment of the respective spoke. The spoke tensioning nipple body  1032  can include a threaded surface to matingly engage with a mating threaded portion  1022  of the spoke  1008 , as illustrated. In the exemplary embodiment, the spoke tensioning nipple body  1032  includes a female threaded bore and the spoke distal threading  1022  is formed having male threading. It is understood that the spoke tensioning nipple body  1032  can comprise male threading and the spoke distal threading  1022  can be formed as female threading. Inclusion of threaded mating surfaces enables the tensioning nipple assembly  1030  to be used to generate tension along the spoke  1008 . It is understood that alternate configurations, such as those included in the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  900  can be employed to create and maintain tension within the spoke  1008 . 
     The tensioning stud  1060  includes a tensioning stud flange  1064  extending radially outward from a distal end of a tensioning stud trunk  1062 . The tensioning stud trunk  1062  can be attached to a tension airfoil rim inner surface  1084  of the tension airfoil outer rim  1002 , an end of a segment of the spoke  1007 ,  1008 , a flange of the hub (not shown), or any other suitable element of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 . The tensioning stud  1060  can be mechanically assembled to the respective element of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000  using a permanent assembly method or a temporary mechanical interface. The tensioning stud  1060  can be welded to the respective element of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 , bolted to the respective element of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 , or any other permanent assembly method. Alternatively, the tensioning stud  1060  can include a suitable flange, wherein the flange would be larger than a respective aperture formed through the respective element of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 , or any other temporarily assembly configuration. In another alternate configuration, the tensioning stud  1060  can be integrally formed with the respective element of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 , such as by machining, casting, and the like. In yet another configuration, the tensioning stud  1060  can be integrated into an end of a segment of the spoke  1007 ,  1008  using any suitable manufacturing process. 
     A tensioning assembly coupling element connection cavity  1074  is formed within the tensioning assembly coupling element  1070 . The tensioning assembly coupling element connection cavity  1074  is sized and shaped to enclose each of the spoke tensioning nipple flange  1034  and the tensioning stud flange  1064 , as illustrated in  FIG. 31 . Additionally, the tensioning assembly coupling element connection cavity  1074  is sized to enable the spoke tensioning nipple flange  1034  and the tensioning stud flange  1064  to become dislodged from within the tensioning assembly coupling element connection cavity  1074 , freeing a broken spoke  1007 ,  1008  from the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 , as illustrated in  FIG. 32 . Details of the operation of the spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  are described later within this disclosure. 
     A tensioning stud flange assembly retention surface  1066  is formed within the tensioning stud flange  1064 . The tensioning stud flange assembly retention surface  1066  is formed having a debossed or inwardly extending shape. The debossed surface can be of any suitable shape, including a concave surface, as illustrated, a conically shaped surface, a “V” shaped surface, and the like. A tensioning coupling element stud flange retention surface  1076  is formed within the tensioning assembly coupling element  1070 . The tensioning coupling element stud flange retention surface  1076  is shaped to matingly engage with the tensioning stud flange assembly retention surface  1066 . The tensioning coupling element stud flange retention surface  1076  of the tensioning assembly coupling element  1070  would have a shape that mirrors that of the tensioning stud flange assembly retention surface  1066 . More specifically, the tensioning coupling element stud flange retention surface  1076  would have a bossed or outwardly extending surface. The shape of the tensioning coupling element stud flange retention surface  1076  is preferably exaggerated compared to the shape of the surface of the tensioning stud flange assembly retention surface  1066 , as illustrated. This differential in shapes of the mating surfaces focusing the contacting surfaces towards the centers accordingly. 
     Similarly, a spoke tensioning nipple spoke assembly retention surface  1036  is formed within the spoke tensioning nipple flange  1034 . The spoke tensioning nipple spoke assembly retention surface  1036  is formed having a debossed or inwardly extending shape. The debossed surface can be of any suitable shape, including a concave surface, as illustrated, a conically shaped surface, a “V” shaped surface, and the like. A tensioning coupling element nipple flange retention surface  1073  is formed within the tensioning assembly coupling element  1070 . The tensioning coupling element nipple flange retention surface  1073  is shaped to matingly engage with the spoke tensioning nipple spoke assembly retention surface  1036 . The tensioning coupling element nipple flange retention surface  1073  would have a shape that mirrors that of the spoke tensioning nipple spoke assembly retention surface  1036 . More specifically, the tensioning coupling element nipple flange retention surface  1073  would have a bossed or outwardly extending surface. The shape of the tensioning coupling element nipple flange retention surface  1073  is preferably exaggerated compared to the shape of the surface of the spoke tensioning nipple spoke assembly retention surface  1036 , as illustrated. This differential in shapes of the mating surfaces focusing the contacting surfaces towards the centers accordingly. 
     As a tension is applied to the respective spoke  1008 , the tension separates the spoke tensioning nipple flange  1034  and the tensioning stud flange  1064  from one another. During the separation between the spoke tensioning nipple flange  1034  and the tensioning stud flange  1064 , the spoke tensioning nipple spoke assembly retention surface  1036  engages with the tensioning coupling element nipple flange retention surface  1073 , pulling the tensioning assembly coupling element  1070 , causing the tensioning coupling element stud flange retention surface  1076  to engage with the tensioning stud flange assembly retention surface  1066 . The shape of the tensioning stud flange assembly retention surface  1066  and the tensioning coupling element stud flange retention surface  1076  draws the tensioning assembly coupling element  1070  to center along the tensioning stud trunk  1062 . Similarly, the shape of the spoke tensioning nipple spoke assembly retention surface  1036  and the tensioning coupling element nipple flange retention surface  1073  draws the tensioning assembly coupling element  1070  to center along the spoke tensioning nipple body  1032 . It is preferred to employ a pair of tensioning assembly coupling elements  1070  (identified as a  1070  and a  1071 ), thus balancing the spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050 . The pair of tensioning assembly coupling elements  1070  can be independent of one another or hingeably coupled to one another. 
     When a spoke  1008  breaks, as illustrated in  FIG. 32 , the centrifugal force draws the spoke tensioning nipple flange  1034  towards the tensioning stud flange  1064 . This enables the tensioning assembly coupling element  1070  to separate from the tensioning nipple assembly  1030  and the tensioning stud  1060 . The tensioning assembly coupling element connection cavity  1074  is shaped and sized to allow each tensioning assembly coupling element  1070  to separate from the tensioning nipple assembly  1030  and the tensioning stud  1060 . Once separated, the associated section of the spoke  1008  becomes free from the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 . The exemplary configuration locates the spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  proximate or integral with the tension airfoil outer rim  1002 . A second spoke tensioning breakaway assembly  1050  can be integral with the hub. The inclusion of the pair of spoke tensioning breakaway assemblies  1050  enables complete release of an entire broken spoke  1008 . 
     Although the exemplary illustrations present one configuration of the  1050 , it is understood that any broken spoke ejection system can be employed by the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  1000 . 
     The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  is designed to provide lift for heavy loads. In one application, an aircraft  1100 , such as an exemplary tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter  1100  employs a pair of tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assemblies  800  (identified as a tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly  1130  and a tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly  1132 ), as illustrated in  FIGS. 33 and 34 , to provide vertical lift. The tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter  1100  includes an aircraft body  1110 , such as a tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter fuselage  1110 , which provides structural support of the various flight and other operational components as well as storage for passengers and cargo. The orientation of the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter  1100  can be references by a tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter front end  1112  and a tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rear end  1114 . The tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rotor assemblies  1130 ,  1132  are operated by a rotor drive machine  1140 ,  1142 . The rotor drive machines  1140 ,  1142  rotate each of the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rotor assemblies  1130 ,  1132  in opposite or counter rotating directions. In the illustrated example, the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly  1130  rotates in a clockwise direction and the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly  1132  rotates in a counterclockwise direction, as illustrated in  FIG. 34 . Each tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132  would be arranged having an angle  1131 ,  1133  that is slight forward from horizontal (horizontal can be reference by a landing surface  1199 ). As illustrated in  FIG. 33 , the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly angle  1131  is greater from horizontal compared to the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly angle  1133 . The tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly  1130  and the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly  1132  can include rims  802  having equally diameters, as illustrated, or rims  802  having different diameters. The tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly  1130  and the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly  1132  can be located where the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly  1130  and the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly  1132  would overlap one another, as illustrated, or the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly  1130  and the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly  1132  can be located having a gap therebetween. 
     The tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter  1100  is designed for heavy lifting. The tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter fuselage  1110  would include a structural frame suitable for supporting heavy loads. 
     Although the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter  1100  is illustrated having a pair of rotor assemblies  1130 ,  1132 , it is understood that the helicopter  1100  can be configured having a single horizontally oriented rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132  and a second, vertically oriented rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132 . It is understood that one of the horizontally oriented rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132  and the second, vertically oriented rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132  can be the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  and the second of the horizontally oriented rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132  and the second, vertically oriented rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132  can be a currently employed rotor configuration. 
     Other noted features of the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter  1100  include landing gear  1120 ,  1122  and a tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter propulsion jet  1144 . The landing gear  1120 ,  1122  can be fixed or retractable. The landing gear  1120 ,  1122  can be of any suitable format, including wheels (as shown), landing skids, floatation pontoons, and the like. 
     Control of the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter  1100  can be achieved by use of a constant velocity (CV) joint integrated with at least one of the tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132  When integrated, the respective CV joint enables tilting of an associated tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rotor assembly  1130 ,  1132 . 
     The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  and the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  900  present configurations having fixed angles of attack. A lift angle adjusting tension lifting wing wheel assembly  1200 , illustrated in  FIGS. 35 and 36 , introduces an enhanced version, wherein the lift angle adjusting tension lifting wing wheel assembly  1200  enables adjustability of the angle of attack of an angle adjusting wing  1210 . Like features of the lift angle adjusting tension lifting wing wheel assembly  1200  and the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  are numbered the same except preceded by the numeral ‘12’. The lift angle adjusting tension lifting wing wheel assembly  1200  introduces a pair of rims  1202 ,  1222 . Distal ends of each tension lifting wing leading spoke  1207  are assembled to the tension lifting wing upper outer rim  1202  and distal ends of each tension lifting wing trailing spoke  1208  are assembled to the tension lifting wing first central hub assembly  1203 . The axial spacing between tension lifting wing upper outer rim  1202  and the tension lifting wing first central hub assembly  1203  is controlled by engagement of a tension lifting wing angle adjusting cam  1232  against an upper outer rim axial adjusting controller feature  1238  of the tension lifting wing upper outer rim  1202  and a lower outer rim axial adjusting controller feature  1239  of the tension lifting wing first central hub assembly  1203 . The tension lifting wing angle adjusting cam  1232  can be operated by any suitable rotating drive mechanism, which would preferably be located within a portion of a tension lifting wing peripheral rim  1230 . The tension lifting wing peripheral rim  1230  would include features which retain the tension lifting wing upper outer rim  1202  and the tension lifting wing lower outer rim  1222  from extending beyond a predetermined separation distance. A plurality of separation mechanisms would be spaced around the tension lifting wing peripheral rim  1230  to ensure equal spacing during operation. In one application, the plurality of separation mechanisms would be substantially equally spaced around the tension lifting wing peripheral rim  1230  to ensure equal spacing during operation. 
     As the tension lifting wing angle adjusting cam  1232  is rotated, the tension lifting wing angle adjusting cam  1232  separates the upper outer rim axial adjusting controller feature  1238  and the lower outer rim axial adjusting controller feature  1239  from one another. The separation separates the tension lifting wing upper outer rim  1202  and the tension lifting wing lower outer rim  1222  from one another, as shown in  FIG. 36 . As the tension lifting wing upper outer rim  1202  and the tension lifting wing lower outer rim  1222  separate from one another, the distal distance between the tension lifting wing leading spoke  1207  and the tension lifting wing trailing spoke  1208  increases, causing the angle of attack of the angle adjusting wing  1210  to increase. With the increase of the angle of attack of the angle adjusting wing  1210 , the lift increases at a lower rate of rotation of the lift angle adjusting tension lifting wing wheel assembly  1200 . Although the separation mechanism employs a cam, it is understood that any mechanism that can control a distance between the tension lifting wing upper outer rim  1202  and the tension lifting wing lower outer rim  1222  can be employed. 
     The enhanced features of the lift angle adjusting tension lifting wing wheel assembly  1200  can be integrated into any of the previously described versions. 
     Although the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  is detailed for use as a generally horizontally oriented lifting device, it is understood that the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  can be generally vertically oriented for use as a propulsion device, for applications such as replacing or complimenting a propeller of an aircraft. The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  can also be installed on an aircraft wherein the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  rotates between a generally horizontal orientation and a generally vertical orientation. 
     In an alternative arrangement, the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  can be utilized in a vertical orientation for converting wind to electrical power, wherein the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  would replace the turbine wheel assembly  100 , the crossover spoke turbine wheel assembly  300 , the turbine blade subassembly  514 , the turbine blade subassembly  614 , or any other similar application. In an application where the turbine airfoil assembly  100 ,  300 ,  514 ,  614 ,  800  is used for electrical power generation, the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  would be vertically oriented, rotating about a generally horizontal axis of rotation. 
     The turbine airfoil assembly  100 ,  300 ,  514 ,  614 ,  800  can be modified to enhance performance, while reducing the forces on the supporting structure  202 ,  519 ,  619 . The airfoils  810  could impose a force upon the supporting structure  202 ,  519 ,  619  in an axial direction. The tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  can be modified, as illustrated as an exemplary tension airfoil turbine  1300 . The tension airfoil turbine  1300  and the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  include like elements, with the modifications described herein. Like elements of the tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly  800  and the tension airfoil turbine  1300  are numbered the same, except elements associated with the tension airfoil turbine  1300  are preceded by the numeral “13”. 
     The exemplary illustration presents each of the turbine blades  810  are arranged having the same orientation. It is recognized that the turbine blades  810  can be arranged in an alternating arrangement, referencing the tension airfoil turbine  1300  illustrated in  FIG. 37 , where a first turbine blade  1310  would be oriented with the airfoil in a first direction and a second turbine blade  1311  would be oriented with the airfoil in a second, opposite direction. In the exemplary arrangement, the convex shape of the airfoil of the first turbine blade  1310  would be facing a first radial direction and the convex shape of the airfoil of the second turbine blade  1311  would be facing a second, opposite radial direction. The advantage to this arrangement is that the turbine blade subassembly  1300  would rotate when driven by the wind, without applying an axial force to the turbine blade subassembly shaft (such as the turbine blade subassembly shaft  514  of the wind operated electrical power generating system  500 ). In the exemplary illustration, the angle of incidence of each turbine blade  1310 ,  1311  could be increased by introducing an airfoil support member  1334 . The airfoil support member  1334  can be used to support the turbine blade  1310 ,  1311  at a region proximate a leading edge airfoil leading edge  1312 , at a region proximate a trailing edge airfoil trailing edge  1314  (as shown), or both. Each of the turbine blades  1310 ,  1311  would be angled to accommodate a predetermined direction of wind flow  1398 . The airfoil support member  1334  can be fixed or adjustable. When adjustable, the airfoil support member  1334  can be manually adjusted or adjusted using an integrated adjustment system, such as a power adjustment system (such as motor controlled), a pneumatic adjustment system, or any other suitable adjustment mechanism. 
     Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalence. 
     REFERENCE ELEMENT DESCRIPTIONS 
     
         
         Ref No. Description 
           100  turbine wheel assembly 
           102  turbine outer rim 
           104  turbine central hub 
           106  axle bearing 
           108  turbine spoke 
           109  airflow interior region 
           110  turbine blades 
           112  blade leading edge 
           114  blade trailing edge 
           116  posterior edge 
           118  interior edge 
           120  blade leading edge pivot 
           122  anti-slip interface 
           130  incident angle controller 
           132  angle control cleat 
           134  angle control tether 
           140  breakaway anchor 
           142  breakaway clip 
           144  breakaway frame 
           150  turbine blade 
           152  blade leading edge 
           154  blade trailing edge 
           156  posterior edge 
           158  interior edge 
           160  turbine blade 
           162  blade leading edge 
           164  blade trailing edge 
           166  posterior edge 
           168  interior edge 
           198  wind flow 
           199  resultant blade motion 
           200  turbine deployment assembly 
           202  vertical riser support 
           204  electrical power generator 
           206  turbine wheel shaft 
           210  counterbalance 
           212  counterbalance support beam 
           300  crossover spoke turbine wheel assembly 
           302  turbine outer rim 
           304  turbine central hub 
           306  axle bearing 
           308  turbine spoke 
           309  airflow interior region 
           310  turbine blades 
           400  cable supported mast turbine assembly 
           410  power generating central hub assembly 
           412  central hub 
           414  hub support member 
           416  hub coupling member 
           420  mast 
           422  mast distal end 
           430  pliant turbine blade 
           432  rigid turbine blade 
           434  retracted turbine blade portion 
           440  mast-to-mast tension cable 
           442  mast-to-axle tension cable 
           450  electricity generating apparatus 
           452  generator interface 
           460  electricity generating apparatus 
           462  generator interface 
           464  generator mount 
           470  retracting mechanism 
           500  wind operated electrical power generating system 
           510  wind operated turbine assembly 
           512  turbine support housing 
           514  turbine blade subassembly 
           516  turbine blade 
           517  turbine blade outer rim surface 
           518  turbine blade subassembly shaft 
           519  vertical riser support structure 
           520  vertical riser support structure base section 
           522  vertical riser support structure rotating section 
           524  vertical riser support structure stabilizing column 
           530  turbine blade shaft supporting forward bearing assembly 
           532  turbine blade shaft supporting rear bearing assembly 
           534  vertical riser support structure base bearing assembly 
           536  vertical riser support structure upper stabilizing bearing assembly 
           540  electric generator 
           542  electric generator shaft 
           543  electric generator turbine rim engagement wheel 
           548  electric generator support component 
           549  electric output panel 
           550  grid tie 
           552  positive electrical output cable 
           554  negative electrical output cable 
           559  power grid 
           599  system supporting surface 
           600  wind operated electrical power generating system 
           610  wind operated turbine assembly 
           612  turbine housing 
           614  turbine blade subassembly 
           616  turbine blade 
           618  turbine blade subassembly shaft 
           619  vertical riser support structure 
           620  hydraulic pump 
           622  first hydraulic line 
           624  second hydraulic line 
           630  hydraulic motor 
           632  hydraulic motor shaft 
           634  hydraulic motor shaft rotational speed sensor 
           636  hydraulic motor shaft rotational speed sensor signal communication link 
           639  shaft coupling 
           640  electric generator 
           642  electric generator shaft 
           644  electric generator shaft rotational speed sensor 
           646  electric generator shaft rotational speed sensor signal communication link 
           649  electric output panel 
           650  grid tie 
           652  positive electrical output cable 
           654  negative electrical output cable 
           659  power grid 
           660  power control module 
           662  power control module electrical communication link 
           664  power controller enclosure 
           670  first rotational speed indicator 
           672  second rotational speed indicator 
           674  third rotational speed indicator 
           676  fourth rotational speed indicator 
           678  nth rotational speed indicator 
           680  first potentiometer 
           682  second potentiometer 
           684  third potentiometer 
           686  fourth potentiometer 
           688  nth potentiometer 
           690  transformer 
           699  system supporting surface 
           700  power output chart 
           702  rotational speed axis 
           704  power output axis 
           710  turbine theoretical output power curve 
           712  generator theoretical output power curve 
           714  stall point 
           750  power output chart 
           752  wind speed generated RPM axis 
           754  power output axis 
           760  current generator curve 
           762  turbine power curve 
           764  regulated generator curve 
           770  first RPM predetermined rotational speed 
           772  second RPM predetermined rotational speed 
           774  third RPM predetermined rotational speed 
           776  fourth RPM predetermined rotational speed 
           778  nth RPM predetermined rotational speed 
           780  first power output to grid tie 
           782  second power output to grid tie 
           784  third power output to grid tie 
           786  fourth power output to grid tie 
           788  nth power output to grid tie 
           800  tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly 
           802  tension airfoil outer rim 
           803  tension airfoil central hub assembly 
           804  tension airfoil first central hub flange 
           805  tension airfoil second central hub flange 
           806  axle bearing 
           807  tension airfoil leading spoke 
           808  tension airfoil trailing spoke 
           810  airfoil 
           812  airfoil leading edge 
           813  airfoil outer edge 
           814  airfoil trailing edge 
           815  airfoil inner edge 
           816  airfoil upper surface 
           818  airfoil lower surface 
           882  tension airfoil outer rim aerodynamic surface 
           900  tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly 
           902  tension airfoil outer rim 
           903  tension airfoil hub assembly 
           904  tension airfoil first central hub flange 
           905  tension airfoil second central hub flange 
           906  axle bearing 
           907  tension airfoil leading spoke 
           908  tension airfoil trailing spoke distal segment 
           909  tension airfoil trailing spoke proximal segment 
           910  airfoil 
           912  airfoil leading edge 
           914  airfoil trailing edge 
           916  airfoil upper surface 
           918  airfoil lower surface 
           922  spoke distal threading 
           924  spoke anchor flange 
           927  spoke proximal threading 
           928  spoke distal segment proximal threading 
           929  spoke proximal segment distal threading 
           930  spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple 
           932  spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple flange 
           934  spoke distal assembly tensioning nipple body 
           940  spoke distal assembly central tensioning system 
           942  spoke distal assembly central tensioning element 
           950  hub located spoke tensioning system 
           952  hub located spoke tensioning element 
           956  hub located spoke tensioning bracket 
           957  tensioning bracket cavity 
           1000  tension airfoil turbine or lifting wing assembly 
           1002  tension lifting airfoil outer rim 
           1007  tension lifting airfoil leading spoke 
           1008  tension lifting airfoil trailing spoke 
           1022  spoke distal threading 
           1030  tensioning nipple assembly 
           1032  spoke tensioning nipple body 
           1034  spoke tensioning nipple flange 
           1036  spoke tensioning nipple spoke assembly retention surface 
           1050  spoke tensioning breakaway assembly 
           1060  tensioning stud 
           1062  tensioning stud trunk 
           1064  tensioning stud flange 
           1066  tensioning stud flange assembly retention surface 
           1070  tensioning assembly first coupling element 
           1071  tensioning assembly second coupling element 
           1073  tensioning coupling element nipple flange retention surface 
           1074  tensioning assembly coupling element connection cavity 
           1076  tensioning coupling element stud flange retention surface 
           1084  tension lifting airfoil rim inner surface 
           1100  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter 
           1110  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter fuselage 
           1112  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter front end 
           1114  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rear end 
           1120  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter front landing gear 
           1122  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rear landing gear 
           1130  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly 
           1131  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter forward rotor assembly angle 
           1132  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly 
           1133  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter rearward rotor assembly angle 
           1140  forward rotor drive machine 
           1142  rearward rotor drive machine 
           1144  tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter propulsion jet 
           1199  landing surface 
           1200  lift angle adjusting tension lifting airfoil wheel assembly 
           1202  tension lifting airfoil upper outer rim 
           1203  tension lifting airfoil first central hub assembly 
           1204  tension lifting airfoil first central hub flange 
           1205  tension lifting airfoil second central hub flange 
           1206  axle bearing 
           1207  tension lifting airfoil leading spoke 
           1208  tension lifting airfoil trailing spoke 
           1210  angle adjusting airfoil 
           1212  angle adjusting airfoil leading edge 
           1214  angle adjusting airfoil trailing edge 
           1222  tension lifting airfoil lower outer rim 
           1230  tension lifting airfoil peripheral rim 
           1232  tension lifting airfoil angle adjusting cam 
           1238  upper outer rim axial adjusting controller feature 
           1239  lower outer rim axial adjusting controller feature 
           1300  tension airfoil turbine 
           1302  tension airfoil outer rim 
           1307  tension airfoil leading spoke 
           1308  tension airfoil trailing spoke 
           1310  airfoil 
           1312  airfoil leading edge 
           1314  airfoil trailing edge 
           1316  airfoil upper surface 
           1318  airfoil lower surface 
           1334  airfoil support member 
           1382  tension airfoil outer rim aerodynamic surface 
           1398  wind flow 
         R 1  inner radius of rim 
         R 2  radius of spoke hub attachment holes 
         R 3  radial span of the spoke 
         H 1  height of rim 
         C 1  airfoil chord 
         S 1  airfoil span