Wind power generator "WindPax" that can be used anywhere as long as it is easy to carry and has the wind

It is possible to fold with soft materials, wind power generators that can generate power anywhere at anytime as long as they carry them to various places and have the wind "WindPax"is. Using the characteristics of small size and light weight, it is possible to bring it to areas where electricity has not reached, as well as events at camps and outdoors, and can also be used for power generation.

WindPax - Portable Wind Power
http://windpax.com/

WindPax: Portable Wind Turbines by Justin R Chambers - Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinchambers/windpax-portable-wind-turbines

You can see what kind of product WindPax is, by seeing the movie below.


WindPax is a compact wind power generator that can be folded and is also portable.


There are three turbines that receive the wind, and it is possible to receive wind from all directions.


Weight is 1.8 kg for small type, even 4 kg for large type, so it can be taken outdoors and used for power generation locally.


Attach the attachment, install it outdoors using a fence ......


It is also possible to use it hanging on branches of trees.


Because the generator is equipped with 12V output port, it is possible to send the generated electricity directly to the equipment, and if you store electricity in the optional battery pack, you can use the equipment even when there is no wind or at night I will.


There are two sizes, large and small, of "WISP" and "BREEZE" in the portable wind power generator "WindPax". Small versionWISPIs a compact type with a size of 14 inches (about 35.5 cm) in length, a diameter of 3 inches (about 7.6 cm) and weight of 4 pounds (about 1.8 kg) or less when folded. The size at the time of operation is 24 inches (about 61 cm) in length of the turbine, 12 inches in diameter (about 30 cm), and the total height is 6 feet (about 1.8 m).


The maximum electric power generation capacity is 25 W, and it is possible to supply enough power to charge six smart phones and tablets. The capacity of "Battery Stick" that can be purchased separately is 3000 mAh.


It is also possible enough to carry it in a backpack.


On the other hand, a large type "BREEZE"Size when folded is 22 inches (about 56 cm) in length, 5 inches in diameter (about 13 cm), weight is less than 9 pounds (about 4.1 kg) and about twice the size of WISP. The size at the time of operation is 48 inches (about 122 cm) in length of the turbine, 24 inches in diameter (about 60 cm), which is twice that of WISP, and the total height is 10 feet (about 3 m).


BREEZE's generating capacity is 100 W at the maximum, it is possible to supply power to notebook PCs. Battery stick, which is an optional set of BREEZE, has a large capacity type of capacity of 15000 mAh.


Here are the shots that you can see well the size of both types. BREEZE of large type on the left and small WISP on the right.


Battery stick sold separately is like this. USB terminal and Micro USB terminal are equipped to charge and discharge electric power.


Since you can charge the battery stick even on the go, it makes it possible for everyone to use it when you need it.


It is also possible to utilize the characteristics of being able to carry it anywhere as well as outdoor use, and to generate electricity in areas where electricity is not fully supplied.


There are still places where electricity does not pass in developing countries ......


It was introduced in the movie that it might be used for power generation in such a place.


This "WindPax" is looking for investment with Kickstarter, and about 50,000 dollars (about 512,000 yen) of the target amount is invested about about 68,000 dollars (about 7 million yen) at the time of writing the article.

If it is a $ 120 (approx. 12,300 yen) investment, a small typeWISPAnd you can get a special sticker. For $ 130 (approx. 13,300 yen), the LED light that can be used for nighttime lighting becomes a set, and in the set of 160 dollars the mobile battery will be set.


Large versionBREEZETo get, if you plan for $ 245 (about 25,000 yen) you can get one set of BREEZE, a special T - shirt, and a set of stickers. For a $ 255 LED light, a mobile battery is set for a $ 285 plan (about 29,000 yen). Furthermore, if it is a plan called "MEGA-KIT" of 425 dollars (about 44,000 yen), it is also possible to get a set with WISP and BREEZE and its accessories "all loaded" with a slight amount of money. It is becoming.


In addition, new designs are being unlocked according to the number of investors, and at the time of article writing, "Green Camo" on the far left can be chosen by adding $ 10 (about 1000 yen) It was possible.


Shipping outside the United States requires a separate shipping fee of $ 10 to $ 50 (about 1000 yen to 5100 yen) depending on the type of product. The deadline of investment is Japan time on Sunday, June 8 (Sunday) 0:42 am, and the shipping time is scheduled for September 2014.

WindPax: Portable Wind Turbines by Justin R Chambers - Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinchambers/windpax-portable-wind-turbines