公开(公告)号：US20230250811A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US17964295

申请日：2022-10-12

Applicant: ClearMotion, Inc.

Inventor： Clive Tucker ,  Ross J. Wendell ,  Zackary Martin Anderson ,  Evan Moen ,  Johannes Schneider ,  Zachary J. Jackowski ,  Sean C. Morton

IPC: F03G7/08 ,  B60G11/26 ,  F01C1/10 ,  F01C9/00 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F03C1/26 ,  B60G13/14

CPC classification number: F03G7/08 ,  B60G11/265 ,  F01C1/103 ,  F01C9/002 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F03C1/26 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G17/08

Abstract: A linear energy harvesting device that includes a housing and a piston that moves at least partially through the housing when it is compressed or extended from a rest position. When the piston moves, hydraulic fluid is pressurized and drives a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor drives an electric generator that produces electricity. Both the motor and generator are central to the device housing. Exemplary configurations are disclosed such as monotube, twin-tube, tri-tube and rotary based designs that each incorporates an integrated energy harvesting apparatus. By varying the electrical characteristics on an internal generator, the kinematic characteristics of the energy harvesting apparatus can be dynamically altered. In another mode, the apparatus can be used as an actuator to create linear movement. Applications include vehicle suspension systems (to act as the primary damper component), railcar bogie dampers, or industrial applications such as machinery dampers and wave energy harvesters, and electro-hydraulic actuators.

公开(公告)号：US09732723B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14768638

申请日：2014-02-14

Applicant: ENERGREEN AS

Inventor： Per Reidar Orke

IPC: F03B13/00 ,  F03B13/10 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F01C1/12 ,  F01C17/00 ,  E03B7/07 ,  F03C2/08 ,  F04C18/08 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02P9/00 ,  F01C13/00 ,  E03B1/02

CPC classification number: F03B13/10 ,  E03B1/02 ,  E03B7/075 ,  F01C1/12 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01C17/00 ,  F03B13/00 ,  F03C2/08 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F04C18/082 ,  F05B2260/845 ,  F05B2270/1041 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  H02P9/008 ,  Y02E10/74

Abstract: An electricity generating device comprising a housing; a first lobed rotor and a second lobed rotor rotatably arranged in a fluid passage enclosed by the housing such that the lobes of the first and the second lobed rotor intermesh to create a barrier between a high-pressure and a low-pressure side of the housing during operation of the device; a first electricity generator to which the first lobed rotor is coupled, the first electricity generator being capable of varying the load of the first lobed rotor; and a second electricity generator to which the second lobed rotor is coupled, the second electricity generator being capable of varying the load of the second lobed rotor. There is also provided a method of synchronizing rotational positions of a first lobed rotor coupled to a first electricity generator and a second lobed rotor connected to a second electricity generator in a turbine.

公开(公告)号：US09163507B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US14060532

申请日：2013-10-22

Applicant: Timothy Domes

Inventor： Timothy Domes

IPC: B60K3/04 ,  F01C13/00 ,  B60K1/00 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F03D9/02 ,  F03G6/00 ,  B60K6/00 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60L1/00 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B60L11/12 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K15/03

CPC classification number: F01C13/00 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K3/04 ,  B60K6/00 ,  B60K15/03006 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L11/002 ,  B60L11/126 ,  B60L11/1868 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F03D9/007 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03G6/001 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02E70/30 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T10/7241

Abstract: An mechanical power system provides torque without using a heat engine where fossil-fuel engines have conventionally been used, by replacing the fossil-fuel burning engine with a rotary pneumatic motor and feeding pressure-regulated compressed gas to the rotary pneumatic motor. The rotary pneumatic motor can be used anywhere, and requires preferably compressed nitrogen in a non-liquid state. Automotive, marine and electrical generating applications are adaptable, and auxiliary power is available for emergencies where a supply of compressed gas has been exhausted. A screw-type compressor can be electrically powered to supply compressed gas to the pneumatic motor where tanks of compressed gas have been exhausted. An electrical generating power plant includes an array of solar panels for generating direct current (DC) and a DC/AC converter for converting the DC to alternating current (AC) and outputting a portion of the AC via a power plant output port to supply an AC load.

Abstract translation: 机械动力系统通过用旋转气动马达代替化石燃料燃烧发动机并将压力调节的压缩气体供给到旋转式气动马达，提供扭矩，而不使用传统上使用化石燃料发动机的热机。 旋转气动马达可以在任何地方使用，并且优选地以非液态的压缩氮气。 汽车，船舶和发电应用是适应性的，并且辅助动力可用于已经耗尽压缩气体的供应的紧急情况。 螺杆式压缩机可以被电动供应，以向压缩气体的罐排出的气动马达提供压缩气体。 发电厂包括用于产生直流电（DC）的太阳能电池板阵列和用于将DC转换成交流电（AC）的DC / AC转换器，并经由电厂输出端口输出一部分AC以提供 交流负载。

公开(公告)号：US09121275B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13720084

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: Exponential Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Curtis Patterson ,  Alejandro Juan ,  Kristjan Gottfried ,  Erik Farrell

IPC: F01C1/08 ,  F01C1/18 ,  F01C19/00 ,  F01C3/08 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01C21/08 ,  F01C19/06 ,  F01C21/00 ,  H02K7/18

CPC classification number: F01C19/00 ,  F01C3/08 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01C19/06 ,  F01C21/00 ,  F01C21/08 ,  H02K1/185 ,  H02K1/278 ,  H02K5/128 ,  H02K5/15 ,  H02K7/086 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  H02K2205/03 ,  Y10T29/49012

Abstract: Provided herein are multiple variations, applications, and variations for producing electrical power from a flowing fluid such as a gas or liquid under pressure, for example natural gas flowing through a pipeline, by means of one or more positive displacement devices that drive one or more electrical generators. The electrical generators may be immersed in the flow stream together with the positive displacement devices as disclosed, or alternately may be isolated from the flow stream, such as by magnetic coupling, in order to promote longevity and to decrease the risk of accidental discharge or explosion of the fluid in the flow stream. To further decrease such risks, the positive displacement devices may isolate the drive fluid from the environment without the use of dynamic seals.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了多种变化，应用和变化，用于通过一个或多个驱动一个或多个位置的正位移装置从流动的流体（例如压力下的气体或液体，例如流过管道的天然气）产生电力 发电机 发电机可以与所公开的正位移装置一起浸入流动流中，或者可以例如通过磁耦合与流动流隔离，以促进寿命并降低意外排放或爆炸的风险 的流体中的流体。 为了进一步减少这种风险，正排量装置可以将驱动流体与环境隔离，而不使用动态密封。

公开(公告)号：US08844277B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US14027089

申请日：2013-09-13

Applicant: LightSail Energy, Inc.

Inventor： Danielle A. Fong ,  Stephen E. Crane ,  Edwin P. Berlin, Jr. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa Abkenar ,  Kartikeya Mahalatkar ,  Yongxi Hou ,  Todd Bowers ,  Karl E. Stahlkopf

IPC: F16D31/02 ,  F01B17/02 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F15B1/26 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F01K25/10

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

公开(公告)号：US20140284931A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14154344

申请日：2014-01-14

Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)

Inventor： Noboru TSUBOI

IPC: F15B15/20 ,  H02K99/00

CPC classification number: F15B15/20 ,  F01C1/16 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01C21/06 ,  H02K99/10

Abstract: A power generation apparatus according to the present invention includes: an expander; a generator that includes a generator rotor driven by the expander and a stator disposed outside the generator rotor in the radial direction; and a casing that includes an expander chamber accommodating the expander and a generator chamber accommodating the generator. The casing includes a first communication portion that causes an expansion chamber which gradually expands a working medium by the expander in the expander chamber to communicate with a front generator portion which is located nearer the expansion chamber than the generator in the generator chamber and a second communication portion that causes a portion which is a downstream portion from the expansion chamber and is located near the expansion chamber with respect to the generator to communicate with the front generator portion.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的发电装置包括：膨胀机; 发电机，其包括由所述膨胀机驱动的发电机转子和沿所述径向布置在所述发电机转子外部的定子; 以及包括容纳所述膨胀机的膨胀机室和容纳所述发电机的发电机室的壳体。 壳体包括：第一连通部，其使膨胀室通过膨胀机室内的膨胀机使工作介质逐渐膨胀，以与位于发电机室内比发电机更靠近膨胀室的前发电机部分连通;第二连通部 部分，其使得作为来自膨胀室的下游部分的部分相对于发生器位于膨胀室附近与前发生器部分连通。

公开(公告)号：US20140075945A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13952984

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)

Inventor： Masayoshi MATSUMURA

IPC: F01K3/00

CPC classification number: F01K3/00 ,  B01D1/0058 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K3/002 ,  Y02A20/128 ,  Y02E10/46

Abstract: In a system combining a power generation apparatus and a desalination apparatus, the power generation apparatus includes a circulation circuit in which a first heat exchanger, an expander, a second heat exchanger having a space, the second heat exchanger for evaporating seawater and generating water vapor, and a working medium pump are connected in series, and a power generator, and the desalination apparatus includes a suction pump for suctioning a gas in the space, a control device for driving the suction pump in such a manner that an atmospheric pressure in the space becomes a saturated water vapor pressure, a condenser for condensing the water vapor led from the space, and a sweet water storage tank for storing sweet water (W) condensed in the condenser.

Abstract translation: 在组合发电装置和脱盐装置的系统中，发电装置包括循环回路，其中第一热交换器，膨胀器，具有空间的第二热交换器，用于蒸发海水并产生水蒸气的第二热交换器 和工作介质泵串联连接，发电装置和脱盐装置具有吸入空间内的气体的抽吸泵，驱动吸入泵的控制装置， 空间变成饱和水蒸气压，用于冷凝从该空间引导的水蒸气的冷凝器和用于储存在冷凝器中冷凝的甜水（W）的甜水储存罐。

公开(公告)号：US08534284B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US13246320

申请日：2011-09-27

Applicant: Thomas J. Dunsmore ,  Geoffrey C. Wise ,  Thomas C. Wilschke ,  Christopher J. Matice ,  Christopher L. Gillum ,  Shannon Rice Read

Inventor： Thomas J. Dunsmore ,  Geoffrey C. Wise ,  Thomas C. Wilschke ,  Christopher J. Matice ,  Christopher L. Gillum ,  Shannon Rice Read

IPC: A62B9/02

CPC classification number: A61M16/202 ,  A61M11/00 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/0006 ,  A61M16/20 ,  A61M16/208 ,  A61M16/209 ,  F01C1/123 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01C20/24

Abstract: A respiratory therapy device including a housing and an interrupter valve assembly. The housing is sized for handling by a patient and defines a patient breathing passage extending from a patient end and through which a patient inhales and exhales air. The interrupter valve assembly is carried by the housing and includes a control port, a valve body, and a drive mechanism. Expiratory airflow is released from the patient breathing passage through the control port. The valve body is sized to at least partially obstruct fluid flow through the control port. The drive mechanism moves the valve body relative to the control port in response to the expiratory airflow such that the valve body repeatedly transitions between a position of maximum obstruction and a position of minimum obstruction relative to the control port to create an oscillatory positive expiratory pressure effect.

Abstract translation: 一种呼吸治疗装置，包括壳体和中断阀组件。 所述外壳的尺寸适于由患者处理并且限定从患者端延伸的患者呼吸通道，患者通过该通道吸入和呼出空气。 断流阀组件由壳体承载并且包括控制端口，阀体和驱动机构。 呼气气流从患者呼吸通道释放通过控制口。 阀体的尺寸被设计成至少部分阻碍通过控制端口的流体流动。 驱动机构响应于呼气气流使阀体相对于控制端口移动，使得阀体在最大阻塞位置和相对于控制端口的最小阻塞位置之间重复地转换，以产生振荡的正呼气压力效应 。

公开(公告)号：US08468814B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13402816

申请日：2012-02-22

Applicant: Danielle A. Fong ,  Stephen E. Crane ,  Edwin P. Berlin, Jr. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa Abkenar ,  Kartikeya Mahalatkar ,  Yongxi Hou ,  Todd Bowers ,  Karl E. Stahlkopf

Inventor： Danielle A. Fong ,  Stephen E. Crane ,  Edwin P. Berlin, Jr. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa Abkenar ,  Kartikeya Mahalatkar ,  Yongxi Hou ,  Todd Bowers ,  Karl E. Stahlkopf

IPC: F16D31/02

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例的压缩空气能量存储系统包括用于压缩和膨胀空气的可逆机构，一个或多个压缩空气存储罐，控制系统，一个或多个热交换器，并且在本发明的某些实施例中 ，电动发电机。 可逆式空气压缩机 - 膨胀机使用机械动力来压缩空气（当其作为压缩机时），并将储存在压缩空气中的能量转换为机械功率（作为膨胀机时）。 在某些实施方案中，压缩机 - 膨胀器包括一个或多个阶段，每个阶段由部分填充有水或其它液体的压力容器（“压力池”）组成。 在一些实施例中，压力容器与一个或多个气缸装置连通，以将空气和液体与其气缸室交换。 合适的阀门允许空气进入和离开压力池和气缸装置（如果有的话）在电子控制下。

公开(公告)号：US20130134720A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13813474

申请日：2011-07-21

Applicant: Hiroshi Fukasaku ,  Masao Iguchi ,  Hidefumi Mori ,  Fuminobu Enokijima

Inventor： Hiroshi Fukasaku ,  Masao Iguchi ,  Hidefumi Mori ,  Fuminobu Enokijima

IPC: F02G5/04 ,  H02K7/18 ,  F01C13/00 ,  H02P9/00 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F01K25/08

CPC classification number: F02G5/04 ,  F01C1/0215 ,  F01C11/008 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01C13/04 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F01K23/064 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F04C2/18 ,  H02K5/20 ,  H02K7/00 ,  H02K7/1815 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  H02K9/19 ,  H02K2213/09 ,  H02P9/008

Abstract: A Rankine cycle circuit is constituted by an expander, which forms a fluid machine, a condenser, a gear pump, which forms a fluid machine, and a boiler. A discharge passage is connected to a discharge chamber of a pump chamber. A branch passage is connected to the discharge passage, and a restriction passage is provided at the end of the branch passage. The restriction passage is open to an internal space K in a generator housing. An outflow passage extends through a partition wall of a center housing member and a side plate. The internal space K in which an alternator is located communicates with an outlet chamber through the outflow passage.

Abstract translation: 兰金循环回路由膨胀机构成，其形成流体机械，冷凝器，形成流体机械的齿轮泵和锅炉。 排出通道连接到泵室的排出室。 分支通道连接到排出通道，并且在分支通道的端部设置有限制通道。 限制通道对发电机壳体内的内部空间K开放。 流出通道延伸穿过中心壳体构件和侧板的分隔壁。 交流发电机所在的内部空间K通过流出通道与出口室连通。