3d Printed Air Turbine Light
by krasojevic, margot as Architect
The Air Turbine Light
This 3d printed light acts as a vertical axis wind turbine. The form of the light applies aerodynamics in order to behave in a similar way to a propeller, in principal inspired by the Ropatec wind rotor.
The Air Turbine light comprises of the following main components:
- A propeller mounted on a shaft, in this case the outer shell attached to the axis via an rotor arm.
- An Alternator or Generator for producing the electricity when the shaft is rotated, in this instance a dynamo which lights the LED.
The body of the light is attached to a vertical axis which turns a diode rotor that transforms the movement into light.
The 3d printed shell traps wind which rotates the axis in turn generating and transforming this energy into light.
The digital model simulates the dynamic qualities of the design by working out and applying the physics of wind speeds and direction which has influenced the design and the aerodynamics of the form. I have uploaded a video of the piece spinning in
The material used in this case is a white ceramic. This material is lightweight yet strong enough to be turned by wind.
Principle
The light extracts energy from moving air by slowing down the wind, and transferring this harvested energy into a rotating arm, which turns the alternator or generator to produce electricity. The power available in the wind that can be harvested depends on wind speed and the area swept by the light.
http://youtu.be/YFObcvv6-ls
http://youtu.be/Bs6mmehOtjY
This 3d printed light acts as a vertical axis wind turbine. The form of the light applies aerodynamics in order to behave in a similar way to a propeller, in principal inspired by the Ropatec wind rotor.
The Air Turbine light comprises of the following main components:
- A propeller mounted on a shaft, in this case the outer shell attached to the axis via an rotor arm.
- An Alternator or Generator for producing the electricity when the shaft is rotated, in this instance a dynamo which lights the LED.
The body of the light is attached to a vertical axis which turns a diode rotor that transforms the movement into light.
The 3d printed shell traps wind which rotates the axis in turn generating and transforming this energy into light.
The digital model simulates the dynamic qualities of the design by working out and applying the physics of wind speeds and direction which has influenced the design and the aerodynamics of the form. I have uploaded a video of the piece spinning in
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the wind.
The material used in this case is a white ceramic. This material is lightweight yet strong enough to be turned by wind.
Principle
The light extracts energy from moving air by slowing down the wind, and transferring this harvested energy into a rotating arm, which turns the alternator or generator to produce electricity. The power available in the wind that can be harvested depends on wind speed and the area swept by the light.
http://youtu.be/YFObcvv6-ls
http://youtu.be/Bs6mmehOtjY
Recent activity
July 13, 2012 | architect krasojevic, margot voted the project 3d Printed Air Turbine Light with 5 stars
May 04, 2012 | occupation unknown Misha Manulis commented on the project 3d Printed Air Turbine Light saying "Is it possible to purchase the actual item or the design to be 3D printed?"-
May 04, 2012 | occupation unknown Misha Manulis is now following the project 3d Printed Air Turbine Light
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April 22, 2012 | occupation unknown Cal Armstrong is now following the project 3d Printed Air Turbine Light
April 04, 2012 | architect Díaz Giannoni, Javier is now following the project 3d Printed Air Turbine Light-
April 04, 2012 | architect krasojevic, margot updated the Project Status of the project 3d Printed Air Turbine Light's passport
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April 04, 2012 | architect krasojevic, margot added the project 3d Printed Air Turbine Light
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