20100284808 | WATERWHEEL APPARATUS HAVING SOLAR-PLANETARY TYPE BLADES - A waterwheel apparatus having solar-planetary type blades and a solar-planetary type blade assembly thereof are provided. The waterwheel apparatus having solar-planetary type blades includes a frame, at least one solar-planetary type blade assembly, and a power unit. The solar-planetary type blade assembly is fixed to the frame. The solar-planetary type blade assembly includes a rotating disk, a central fixed portion, a plurality of blades, and a transmission mechanism. The rotating disk is capable of rotating relative to the central fixed portion. The blades are pivoted to the rotating disk, and capable of rotating relative to the rotating disk. The transmission mechanism is located between the rotating disk and the central fixed portion for transmitting power between the rotating disk and the central fixed portion, so that the blades can spin and also revolve around the central fixed portion. The power unit has an axle center, and the axle center rotates together with the rotating disk. Thus, when the waterwheel apparatus of the present invention is used to generate power, the power generation efficiency is improved; and when the waterwheel apparatus is used to produce a water flow, the water flow is pushed in the same direction in a large amount and at a low speed. | 11-11-2010 |