WIND MOTORS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Class:: MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
Subclass:: WIND MOTORS

Description

Wind motors encompass machines and systems that convert wind energy into mechanical power or thrust. This subclass covers wind turbines of various types, including horizontal-axis and vertical-axis designs, as well as their functional components such as rotors, blades, nacelles, and power transmission systems. Applications range from electricity generation and mechanical work production to propulsive devices. Related auxiliary systems for control, regulation, and energy conversion are also included within this classification.

Scope Notes

Glossary: Rotation axis the axis of rotation of the rotor Rotor rotors the wind-engaging parts of the wind motor and the rotary member carrying them | Limiting references: Circuit arrangements or systems for supplying or distributing electric power Control or regulation of electric generators, or dynamo-electric converters

Related Keywords

WIND motors; WIND millsWINDMILLS

9 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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F03D 1/00 Wind motors with rotation axis substantially parallel to the air flow entering the rotor
F03D 13/00 Assembly, mounting or commissioning of wind motors; Arrangements specially adapted for transporting wind motor components
F03D 15/00 Transmission of mechanical power
F03D 17/00 Monitoring or testing of wind motors, e.g. diagnostics
F03D 3/00 Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor
F03D 5/00 Other wind motors
F03D 7/00 Controlling wind motors
F03D 80/00 Details, components or accessories not provided for in groups
F03D 9/00 Adaptations of wind motors for special use; Combinations of wind motors with apparatus driven thereby; Wind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations