WATER WHEEL AND METHOD FOR ITS FIXATION TO CHANNEL BOTTOM Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: power engineering. SUBSTANCE: vertical axle is fixed to the channel bottom. A horizontal disk is mounted on the axle. Vertical variable blades are pivotally connected to the disk. A deflecting device is made in the form of a sliding band mounted on the ends of posts fastened to the bottom under the wheel half on the side of the shore for blade deflection up to a horizontal position. The blade-band pair is made from a steel or plastic. Vertical positioning of the axle is provided by a stabilizer temporarily fastened to its upper end. EFFECT: improved structure. 2 cl, 6 dwg