Abstract:
A power generation apparatus comprising at least one magnet, the magnet or magnets being arranged to form a substantially cylindrical rotor about an axle; at least one electrically-conductive pickup arranged, in use, such that rotation of the magnet or magnets about the axle induces an electrical current in the pickup; a guide or drive means along which, in use, the axle rolls to rotate the magnet; and means for moving the guide means to cause the axle to roll along it; and wherein the at least one electrically-conductive pickup is fixed relative to a stator, which stator at least partially surrounds the rotor and is rotatably connected to the axle such that the rotor and stator move in unison relative to the guide means.
Abstract:
A power generation (harvesting) system (1) which meets the power requirement of tire (A) pressure monitoring systems or similar systems that might be provided in the tire (A) which require power, and which furthermore does not require any modification in the tire (A), does not require any intervention in the vehicle's chassis and has a practical installation system. The system does not hinder mounting and changing tires (A), and can return to its initial mounting position in case of a tire (A) blowout.
Abstract:
A digitally controlled motor device with storage (1) comprises a stator and a flywheel (10) having an axis of rotation and being rotatably mountable on a shaft (60) of a rotating machine and having at least a first set of magnetic coils (13) arranged thereon; an induction rotor (20) having an axis of rotation and being mountable on the shaft in magnetic communication with the first set of magnetic coils of the flywheel such that a change in magnetic flux at the first set of magnetic coils induces a current in the induction rotor. At least one set of second magnetic coils (12) is arranged on the stator in magnetic communication with the induction rotor (20). A controller (30) controls a supply of electrical power from the flywheel (10) to the second set of magnetic coils (12) to force acceleration or deceleration of the induction rotor (20), whereby the induction rotor (20) is adapted to receive electrical power from the flywheel (10) via the first set of magnetic coils (13) and from the second set of magnetic coils (12).
Abstract:
A system for providing electrical power to a facility includes a generator configured to generate electrical power for the facility when a drive-shaft of the generator is rotated. A motor is configured to provide torque to rotate the generator drive-shaft and to be driven by a first power supply. A mechanical energy provider is configured to provide torque to the drive-shaft using mechanical energy generated from an intermittent local power source. The system is configured to defer to the mechanical energy provider to rotate the drive-shaft such that, when the intermittent local power source is active, less power is needed from the first power supply to power the motor than when the intermittent local power source is inactive.
Abstract:
A kinetic energy collector mechanism for generating electric power from passing vehicles, using a main axle connected to a flywheel, wherein the main axle is supported on two bearings and/or rollers, said main axle having a half-cylindrical support section for the vehicle wheels, and having attached on each end at least one flywheel that is mounted so as to transmit load in only one direction while it can rotate freely in the opposite direction, said main axle rotating in an angle ranging between 0° and 120°, preferably 45°, equivalent to 1/8th of a turn as the vehicle wheels pass over the half-cylindrical section of the main axle, thus driving the attached flywheel; wherein the main axle is returned to its original resting position by means of springs, then reapeating the rotational motion every time the main axle is driven by passing vehicle wheels; and wherein, the flywheel has enough driving force to rotate and drive a generator and its corresponding regulator by mechanical means that transmit the load to said generator with its corresponding regulator, which in turn generates electric power that is either delivered to a power network or charged in batteries.