H02K7/1861

Portable private power generation apparatus and module equipped with same
11387704 · 2022-07-12 · ·

Disclosed are a portable private power generation apparatus, and a module equipped with same, the portable private power generation apparatus being small in size, and capable of efficiently generating private power to charge a battery, and able to be linked and used with a variety of smart modules when customary power cannot be supplied in times of emergencies such as during military operations, in refugee camps, during disasters due to earthquakes and the like, emergency situations on ships, and outdoor activities. The present invention comprises: a rotatable fly-wheel member; first and second rotating members for rotating the fly-wheel member; first and second wires for rotating the first and second rotating members, respectively, by means of a pulling action; first and second spring members for carrying out winding actions of the respective first and second wires; and a power generation member for generating power from the rotation of the fly-wheel member. As such, a user can generate power continuously for an extended amount of time by repeating the action of pulling the wires with one or both hands.

Power generation from vehicle wheel rotation
11289974 · 2022-03-29 ·

The disclosure is directed to an apparatus for generating energy in response to a vehicle wheel rotation. The apparatus may include a first roller comprising a curved roller surface configured to be positioned in substantial physical contact with a first wheel of the vehicle. The first roller may be configured to rotate in response to a rotation of the first wheel. The apparatus may further include a first shaft rotatably couplable to the first roller such that rotation of the first roller causes the first shaft to rotate. The apparatus may further include a first generator operably coupled to the first shaft. The generator may be configured to generate an electrical output based on the rotation of the first shaft and convey the electrical output to an energy storage device or to a motor of the vehicle that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy to rotate one or more wheels of the vehicle.

ELECTRIC DEVICES, GENERATORS, AND MOTORS
20220069660 · 2022-03-03 ·

Simple to manufacture electric generators or motors and methods of manufacturing such are disclosed. Such devices are preferably manufactured from 2-dimensionally cut, flat stock materiel. The generator or motor has two large diameter rotors to enable, for example, useful generation of electricity at low revolutions per minute. The frame of the device includes side walls with castellated stators on the periphery of the walls. Castellated end plates removably interlock with the stators. The rotors drive magnets past the stators in the frame of the device. In preferred embodiments, rotors are driven by human legs or arms, low speed wind, or water with low or zero water drop distance.

EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD
20230390607 · 2023-12-07 ·

An exercise apparatus includes: an electrical generator which is configured to be driven by user effort; an electrical output port configured to electrically connect to an electrical storage device or an inverter; and an electrical resistive load. An electrical energy conversion unit has an input connected to the electrical generator and is configured to receive electrical energy from the electrical generator. The electrical energy conversion unit has a first output connected to the electrical output port and a second output connected to the electrical load. A controller is configured to receive an input selection of a required exercise resistance and to determine a first output voltage/current for the first output of the electrical energy conversion unit and a second output voltage/current for the second output of the electrical energy conversion unit to provide the required exercise resistance.

ADAPTER ASSEMBLY OF GENERATOR AND AXLE-END GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

The disclosure provides an adapter assembly of a generator and an axle-end generator assembly. An adapter assembly includes a first part configured to mount to a wagon bogie and a second part connecting to the first part. The first part and the second part are configured to form a base for mounting a stator of a generator together.

Device for use in generating electric power and braking, kit and brake unit of same
11139708 · 2021-10-05 ·

A device for use in generating electric power and braking, a kit and a brake unit of the same are provided. A brake body in the brake unit includes a plurality of brake blocks. The brake unit has an electromagnetic air gap which is adjustable and controllable in high precision. Therefore, the tolerance of the electromagnetic air gap between the brake unit and the wheel is made small, even without increasing the machining precision and costs of the brake unit, thereby enhancing resistance precision.

Bicycle input force processing apparatus
RE048626 · 2021-07-06 · ·

A bicycle crank arm apparatus comprises a crank arm having a crank axle mounting portion and a pedal mounting portion. A circuit-mounting structure is disposed between the crank axle mounting portion and the pedal mounting portion, wherein the circuit-mounting structure is configured to detachably mount a measurement board. When a measurement board is mounted to the circuit-mounting structure, the resulting combination forms a bicycle input force processing apparatus.

Dynamic Rollup for Urban Electric
20210288552 · 2021-09-16 ·

A system for the generation of clean and economical electrical energy, comprising a dynamic rollup system having a plurality of rotors. The rotors are suspended on the road flush with the pavement. The rotors rotate at the speed of the vehicle in circulation over the rollup system. The energy produced by the kinetic energy of rotation of the rotors is stored into accumulators or storages banks and then are transferred to the station. The rotors are embedded with gyroscopic sensors which detect the motion of the tires of the vehicle in circulation and if there is any movement over the rotors other than vehicle tire, the system automatically stops for the safety of the pedestrians. Temperature sensors are installed in each of the rotor in case of over load into the system, so that the signal is cut for the particular rotor and thereby having no effect on the system.

Off-board power and implement coupler for a work vehicle
11031844 · 2021-06-08 · ·

An implement coupler including an electrical generator configured to generate electric power in response to a mechanical force provided by a power takeoff of a work vehicle. The implement coupler includes a support frame and an adjustment mechanism operatively connected to the support frame, wherein the adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the position of the support frame with respect to the work vehicle. The generator is located on the support frame and is operatively connected to the power takeoff. The implement coupler further includes a drive shaft connected to the power takeoff and to the generator, an electrical coupler electrically coupled to the generator to provide access to the generated electrical power wherein the electrical coupler includes an output configured to provide the generated electrical power, and a line coupler including a connector configured to couple to source of material and to deliver the material.

PERMANENT MAGNET GENERATOR FOR ON-BOARD VEHICLE CHARGING

A permanent magnet generator for on-board vehicle charging comprises an external rotor, a stator assembly accommodated inside the external rotor and provided with a stator yoke, with a plurality of stator teeth extending from the stator yoke and with a plurality of conductive windings arranged around each of said stator teeth, a permanent magnet associated with a portion of an internal wall of the external rotor and facing the stator assembly, wherein the stator yoke is made of magnetic steel sheet with non-oriented grains and the stator teeth are made of magnetic steel sheet with oriented grains.