Group: alt.energy.renewable
From: sam c
Date: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 4:38 AM
Subject: Re: Farm Windmill - Converting up and down motion to circular?

Glenn Jensen wrote:
> Hey There:
>
> I have a farm windmill that produces up/down motion, about 4 inches of
> travel. Any idea how to convert this action into rotary motion, so as to
> run a generator or alternator?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Glenn
>
>
hi Glenn
is it not just possible to direct drive or belt drive off the main shaft
from the blades ?
as I understand it wind pumps are designed for low rpm high torque so a
belt system to increase rpm to alternator might be a good idea .
Sam c .