HYDRAULIC POWER DEVICE Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: hydraulic facilities. SUBSTANCE: chain belt wheel with folding blades is connected to converter. Wheel axle is arranged at angle to direction of flow, and in working position are arranged perpendicular to direction of flow. Wheels are installed in several similar type tiers in vertical and located up and down the flow outside midstream. Axles of wheels are arranged horizontally. Blades are provided with ribs over perimeter. Chain have uniformly arranged floats. Support is made in form of masts coupled with bottom foundations or anchored floats. Blades are furnished with supporting cable tie. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 4 cl, 2 dwg