The invention is a road speed bump that generates electric current when a car runs it over. The generated electric energy can be utilized at user's discretion.

Methods, systems, and apparatus for a speed regulator are described. An inflatable air bag is configured to inflate to an extended configuration and configured to deflate to a retracted configuration. An air bag pump is coupled to the inflatable air bag and configured to inflate the inflatable air bag. An air bag base encases at least a portion of the inflatable air bag.

Methods, systems, and apparatus for a speed regulator are described. An inflatable air bag is configured to inflate to an extended configuration and configured to deflate to a retracted configuration. An air bag pump is coupled to the inflatable air bag and configured to inflate the inflatable air bag. An air bag base encases at least a portion of the inflatable air bag.

A speed bump section (10, 30, 50; 110, 130, 150) is provided for use in a modular speed bump. The speed bump section comprises an end configured to engage with another speed bump section. The end is one of (i) a male end (16, 36; 116, 136) having a first plurality of angled sides, and a male connector (20, 38; 120, 138) having a corresponding first plurality of angled sides; and (ii) a female end (18, 56; 118, 156) having a second plurality of angled sides configured to receive a said male end, and a female connector (22, 58; 122, 158) having a corresponding second plurality of angled sides configured to engage with a said male connector. A modular speed bump comprising a plurality of speed bump sections is also provided.

A speed bump section (10, 30, 50; 110, 130, 150) is provided for use in a modular speed bump. The speed bump section comprises an end configured to engage with another speed bump section. The end is one of (i) a male end (16, 36; 116, 136) having a first plurality of angled sides, and a male connector (20, 38; 120, 138) having a corresponding first plurality of angled sides; and (ii) a female end (18, 56; 118, 156) having a second plurality of angled sides configured to receive a said male end, and a female connector (22, 58; 122, 158) having a corresponding second plurality of angled sides configured to engage with a said male connector. A modular speed bump comprising a plurality of speed bump sections is also provided.

The device with electrical or pneumatic actuation of a folding mechanism for encouragement of reduction of vehicle speed consists of bars with accelerometers that function as step-on sensors, which transmit information to a controller that immediately determines the speed of the movement of a vehicle, after which it sends an order to an actuator with electric motor or a pneumatic actuator with an aim of raising the folding speed reduction mechanism in the case when the vehicle moves at a speed that is higher than the one programmed into the controller and after a certain period of time to return the device to its standby position, or to leave it in the standby position, i.e. not to raise the folding speed reduction mechanism. if the vehicle is moving at a speed that is lower than the one programmed in the controller.

The device with electrical or pneumatic actuation of a folding mechanism for encouragement of reduction of vehicle speed consists of bars with accelerometers that function as step-on sensors, which transmit information to a controller that immediately determines the speed of the movement of a vehicle, after which it sends an order to an actuator with electric motor or a pneumatic actuator with an aim of raising the folding speed reduction mechanism in the case when the vehicle moves at a speed that is higher than the one programmed into the controller and after a certain period of time to return the device to its standby position, or to leave it in the standby position, i.e. not to raise the folding speed reduction mechanism. if the vehicle is moving at a speed that is lower than the one programmed in the controller.

A speed bump and a speed bump transportation system are provided. The speed bump comprises: a base; a cover disposed opposite to the base and configured to be movable relative to the base; an electric-power generation device associated with the cover to scavenge energy through the cover and convert the energy into electrical energy; a first detection device for detecting a force condition of the cover and sending a first detection signal to a communication device when the cover is pressed; the communication device electrically connected to the first detection device and for sending a first communication signal when receiving the first detection signal, wherein the electric-power generation device is electrically connected to the communication device and the first detection device respectively to supply electric-power to the communication device and the first detection device.

A speed bump and a speed bump transportation system are provided. The speed bump comprises: a base; a cover disposed opposite to the base and configured to be movable relative to the base; an electric-power generation device associated with the cover to scavenge energy through the cover and convert the energy into electrical energy; a first detection device for detecting a force condition of the cover and sending a first detection signal to a communication device when the cover is pressed; the communication device electrically connected to the first detection device and for sending a first communication signal when receiving the first detection signal, wherein the electric-power generation device is electrically connected to the communication device and the first detection device respectively to supply electric-power to the communication device and the first detection device.

An energy harvesting system can comprise an actuator comprising a translationally displaceable surface, the translationally displaceable surface being configured to transition from a first position to a second position upon contact by a movable unit; a vertical rack in contact with the actuator, and configured to be translationally displaced in response to translational displacement of the actuator; a pinion configured to engage with the vertical rack and to rotate in response to translational displacement of the vertical rack; a main shaft coupled to the pinion and configured to rotate with rotation of the pinion; and a flywheel and a generator coupled to the main shaft, wherein rotation of the main shaft generates mechanical energy stored by the flywheel, and wherein the generator is configured to generate electrical energy from the mechanical energy stored by the flywheel.