Abstract:
Provided is a microgenerator of a flat design including a base plate having an external side and an internal side; a stator which is a circular multipole metal stator coil for producing an electric voltage, which stator is fixedly positioned on the internal side of the base plate; a rotor wheel including a circular multipole magnetic array, which rotor wheel is rotatably positioned on the internal side of the base plate; and an actuating system for rotating the rotor wheel. The actuating system includes an input mechanism provided at an external side of the base plate which input mechanism is preferably movable in two directions, and a rotatable rotor shaft which has a concentric orientation to the rotor wheel. The rotor shaft is drivingly engaged with the input mechanism either in a direct or indirect manner. A first side of the rotor shaft is provided with a rotor gear wheel that is in driving engagement with the input mechanism either in a direct or indirect manner, and a second side of the rotor shaft is drivingly connected to the rotor wheel. The actuating system is provided with at least one clutch system to establish a unidirectional driving engagement of the actuating system with the rotor wheel.
Abstract:
A domino-type torque generator includes a base member, and a plurality of toppling members pivotally connected to the base member. Each toppling member is pivotable from an upright position to an inclined position, or from the inclined position directly to an opposite inclined position, about a torque shaft extending transversely through a lower end portion of each toppling member. One end of each torque shaft is provided with a pinion. A first differential gear is connected to the pinions to accumulate torques applied on the torque shafts by toppling of the toppling members. A rotating cage of the first differential gear is the output, and is directly or indirectly connected to one of the side gears of the next differential gear, which is used to accumulate output torque from the first differential gear. A drive mechanism is configured to repeatedly drive the toppling members to topple, thereby continuously generating torques.
Abstract:
A mountable projector for illuminating an area near the mountable projector. The mountable projector includes a body and a light source, the light source providing light. The mountable projector also includes an image filter, where the light from the light source passes through the image filter and produces an image and a lens, where the lens focuses the image produced by the light filter. The mountable projector also includes an attachment, where the attachment is configured to allow the body to be mounted to a desired surface.
Abstract:
An energy harvesting device includes at least one first magnet configured to rotate along a first circular path in a first plane. The energy harvesting device includes at least one piezo-electric cantilever spaced apart from the first plane, the at least one piezo-electric cantilever being configured to bend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first plane. The energy harvesting device also includes at least one second magnet coupled to the at least one cantilever and configured to overlap the at least one first magnet.
Abstract:
The earth's magnetic field has not been mined as a source of energy. With average field strength of 0.5×10−4 Tesla around the world it is easy to understand why. A disruptive technology is needed to mine the earth's magnetic field. Such a technology, graphene, is now at an early stage of development with excellent properties in the form of high conductivity, low resistivity, durable, light weight, low cost sheets. Multiple sheets of graphene provide a significant multiplier to earth's magnetic field yielding a feasible source of ecologically clean power. Graphene based EcoCharge units can be driven by electric motors putting graphene in motion to mine the earth's magnetic field. Estimates show that for a Solar Impulse 2 like electric plane, eight EcoCharge units weighing 64 lbs generate 60 kW RMS continuously replacing 3,000 lbs of photovoltaic cells generating 50 kW RMS during the day only.
Abstract:
A Gaussian Surface Neodymium magnet of at least one or a plurality of spherical or any other Gaussian Surface configuration that is seated in the center of a stationary coil and whereby said magnet or plurality of magnets remains free to rotate about its axis within said coil; and whereby said magnet is capable of continuous, interrupted, or mechanically pulsed movement for the generation of electrical induced current within said stationary coil; and said magnetic field of said magnet is concentrated and focused by at least one or a plurality of focus Neodymium magnets for induced current enhancement; and whereby focus magnet fields are inline and parallel to said center rotational magnet(s).
Abstract:
An induction generator (100) for a remote switch which comprises a U-shaped magnetic diverter (102) with first and second limbs as well as a coil core (104) with an induction coil (106) arranged between the limbs. A movable magnetic element (110) is provided for switching the induction generator (100). When the magnetic element (110) is in its first position, the magnetic element (110) is connected with the first limb and the coil core (104) and, when the magnetic element (110) is in its second position, the magnetic element (110) is connected with the coil core (104) and the second limb.
Abstract:
A magnetostrictor assembly (100) includes a magnetostrictor element (105), a conductor coupled to the magnetostrictor element, and a bluff body (101) coupled to the magnetostrictor element via a transfer arm (103). The bluff body is to be placed in a fluid flow path to, at least in part, produce motion that, at least in part, causes strain in the magnetostrictor element. A preload mechanism comprising a control circuit (1100) may optimize a magnetostrictive generator.
Abstract:
A solar power generation apparatus includes a stationary horizontal base. A stator is housed in the base, and a vertical column extends upward from the base. A conical-shaped rotor is rotatingly coupled at its apex to the column, while its base is near the stator. The rotor comprises an array of photovoltaic cells positioned on a surface of the rotor, wherein each cell converts light energy received from a light source to a direct current voltage, and an array of magnets positioned at a perimeter of the base of the rotor, wherein the magnets are electrically coupled to and receive direct current voltage from a respective cell. The rotating of the rotor past the stator converts the direct current voltage present at the array of magnets into an alternating current voltage.
Abstract:
An electro-magnetic coupling system for transferring torque between a pair of coaxial spools of a gas turbine engine is provided. The system includes a first rotor rotatable with one of the spools, a second rotor rotatable with the other of the spools, and a stator. The first and second rotors and the stator are coaxial with each other. The second rotor operably couples the first rotor and the stator. The first rotor carries a plurality of magnetic flux-producing formations which produce a first magnetic field. The stator carries a plurality of electrical winding coils which are energisable to generate a second magnetic field. The second rotor carries an arrangement of interpoles which modulate the first and second magnetic fields such that the modulated fields interact to transfer torque between the spools.