Vortex generator for wind turbines

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D809460
  • Patent Number
    D809,460
  • Date Filed
    Friday, June 30, 2017
    7 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 6, 2018
    6 years ago
Abstract
Description

First Embodiment



FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vortex generator for wind turbines that bears the design in accordance with a first embodiment.



FIG. 2 is a front view of the vortex generator of FIG. 1.



FIG. 3 is a back view of the vortex generator of FIG. 1.



FIG. 4 is a right side view of the vortex generator of FIG. 1. A left side view of the vortex generator is a mirror image of FIG. 4.



FIG. 5 is a top view of the vortex generator of FIG. 1.



FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the vortex generator of FIG. 1.


Second Embodiment



FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a vortex generator for wind turbines that bears the design in accordance with a second embodiment.



FIG. 8 is a front view of the vortex generator of FIG. 7.



FIG. 9 is a back view of the vortex generator of FIG. 7.



FIG. 10 is a right side view of the vortex generator of FIG. 7. A left side view of the vortex generator is a mirror image of FIG. 10.



FIG. 11 is a top view of the vortex generator of FIG. 7; and,



FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the vortex generator of FIG. 7.


The first and second embodiments are associated with a vortex generator where a pair of fins is disposed on a circular base plate.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a vortex generator for wind turbines, as shown and described.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 35501108 Mar 2016 US
Child 29609422 US