ROTARY TOWER Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: wind energetics. SUBSTANCE: tower has pole with upper end covered with rotary hood. Inclined rod is pivotally secured to rotary hood. Distance piece is rigidly attached to inclined rod perpendicularly to its axis at the level of pivot joint. Lower beam is secured on lower end of rod. Upper beam is secured in upper in opposed relation to inclined rod. End of upper beam is connected through tension member with apex of inclined rod. Upper and lower ends of inclined rod at other side are connected through tension member, which extends with bend through distance piece apex. Other tension member is connected with end of lower beam. Counterweight vessel, which is partially filled with water, is disposed adjacent to end of lower beam. Forked pole grip with middle and side rollers is disposed on lower end of inclined rod in opposed relation to lower beam. Branches of forked grip are provided with slots for receiving limiter with rollers. EFFECT: enhanced reliability in operation. 6 dwg