Patent classifications
F05B2260/402
HYDRAULIC POWER GENERATION DEVICE
A hydraulic power generation device includes a water turbine disposed in a waterway, a drive shaft that extends to one side from the water turbine a first generator, a second generator, and a conveying mechanism configured to convey rotation of the drive shaft to an input shaft of the first generator and an input shaft of the second generator. The water turbine is configured to rotate along with the water turbine.
COUPLING ASSEMBLY
A torque transmitting coupling assembly for a wind turbine configured to rotatably couple a first coupling part to a second coupling part, wherein the first coupling part and the second coupling part are configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the torque transmitting coupling assembly, wherein the torque transmitting coupling assembly includes a torque transmitting ring and a compression ring.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for extraction and/or storage of energy from moving fluids
This disclosure includes various embodiments of apparatuses for encapsulating and stopping a flowing mass of fluid (e.g., liquid such as water, or gas such as air) to extract the kinetic energy from the mass, and for exhausting the mass once stopped (spent mass, from which kinetic energy has been extracted). This disclosure also includes various embodiments of systems comprising a plurality of the present apparatuses coupled together and/or one or more of the present apparatuses in combination with one or more flow resistance modifiers (FRMs). This disclosure also includes various embodiments of methods of extracting kinetic energy from a flowing mass of fluid (e.g., liquid such as water, or gas such as air) by stopping the mass, and for exhausting the mass once stopped (spent mass, from which kinetic energy has been extracted). This disclosure also includes embodiments of mechanical energy-storage or accumulation devices.
Mechanical engine for power generation through water movement
MECHANICAL ENGINE FOR THE GENERATION OF ENERGY THROUGH WATER MOVEMENT, refers to a mechanical motor (1) to (41), with their auxiliary sets, with the objective of generating mechanical and electrical energy, or both, being plants electric lines with this system can be built on the banks or inside the sea, river or islands, where the cost benefit of the energy by the conventional way, does not become compensating, or practically inaccessible places, but that have waves, tides, or level differentials in waters. As these sources of energy, in water there are in abundance on the planet, possible future plants of this system, may be more spread out, and in greater quantity, thus reducing the number of posts, towers, compensation equipment, components, and transmission wires. In case of use in water navigation, this engine can be used to replace, totally or partially, conventional fuels and engines, for mechanical handling, and the generation of electric energy on board.
Gear System
A gear system. The gear system includes a tiered base defining a plurality of circular platforms, wherein each platform includes a distinct diameter. The platforms are arranged in a stacked configuration in order of decreasing diameter from a lowermost platform to an uppermost platform. A plurality of rings are stacked on the platforms, each ring having an inner side with a plurality of gears thereon, wherein each gear is freely rotatable about an axle extending radially inwardly from the inner side of each ring. A ring track is disposed on a lower surface of each ring and a platform track is disposed on an upper surface of each circular platform. Each gear engages both a platform track and a ring track. Each ring increases in rotational speed with respect to a below ring, allowing the gear system to increase the output speed of a motor with minimal loss of torque.
Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods for Extraction and/or Storage of Energy From Moving Fluids
This disclosure includes various embodiments of apparatuses for encapsulating and stopping a flowing mass of fluid (e.g., liquid such as water, or gas such as air) to extract the kinetic energy from the mass, and for exhausting the mass once stopped (spent mass, from which kinetic energy has been extracted). This disclosure also includes various embodiments of systems comprising a plurality of the present apparatuses coupled together and/or one or more of the present apparatuses in combination with one or more flow resistance modifiers (FRMs). This disclosure also includes various embodiments of methods of extracting kinetic energy from a flowing mass of fluid (e.g., liquid such as water, or gas such as air) by stopping the mass, and for exhausting the mass once stopped (spent mass, from which kinetic energy has been extracted). This disclosure also includes embodiments of mechanical energy-storage or accumulation devices.
Hydro-wave power energy harnessing device and method of operation thereof
A wave power harnessing device which may include a base configured to support at least one guide opening; first and second shafts which may be situated apart and parallel from each other and to the base; first and second sprockets coupled to the first and second shafts, respectively, the first and second sprockets may each include an overrunning clutch configured to rotate the shaft coupled thereto in a single direction; a force transmitting member (FTM) may be coupled to the first and second sprockets; at least one buoy drive shaft (BUDS) may be coupled to the FTM and to at least one buoy; and/or a generator coupled to at least one of the first and second shafts and which may be configured to generate an electrical power.
HYDRO-WAVE POWER ENERGY HARNESSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
A wave power harnessing device which may include a base configured to support at least one guide opening; first and second shafts which may be situated apart and parallel from each other and to the base; first and second sprockets coupled to the first and second shafts, respectively, the first and second sprockets may each include an overrunning clutch configured to rotate the shaft coupled thereto in a single direction; a force transmitting member (FTM) may be coupled to the first and second sprockets; at least one buoy drive shaft (BUDS) may be coupled to the FTM and to at least one buoy; and/or a generator coupled to at least one of the first and second shafts and which may be configured to generate an electrical power.
MECHANICAL ENGINE FOR POWER GENERATION THROUGH WATER MOVEMENT
MECHANICAL ENGINE FOR THE GENERATION OF ENERGY THROUGH WATER MOVEMENT, refers to a mechanical motor (1) to (41), with their auxiliary sets, with the objective of generating mechanical and electrical energy, or both, being plants electric lines with this system can be built on the banks or inside the sea, river or islands, where the cost benefit of the energy by the conventional way, does not become compensating, or practically inaccessible places, but that have waves, tides, or level differentials in waters. As these sources of energy, in water there are in abundance on the planet, possible future plants of this system, may be more spread out, and in greater quantity, thus reducing the number of posts, towers, compensation equipment, components, and transmission wires. In case of use in water navigation, this engine can be used to replace, totally or partially, conventional fuels and engines, for mechanical handling, and the generation of electric energy on board.
River and tidal turbine with power control
A river or tidal turbine for generating a minimum predetermined value of electricity from river current received at a harnessing module comprises a harnessing module, a control module and a generating module. Han's principle is that harnessed power from a river or tidal turbine must exceed a predetermined value of control power used by the turbine. Minimum power is lost in a three variable closed mechanical control system. The three variable closed mechanical system comprises a Hummingbird control assembly of first and second spur/helical gear assemblies which may be preferably mechanically simplified. The Hummingbird control, a control motor and a generator among other components may be mounted on a floating platform for delivery of constant power at constant frequency given sufficient input from a waterwheel harnessing module driven by river current flow in at least one direction. A tidal embodiment may comprise a moveable hatch for permitting the waterwheel to turn in foe same rotational direction regardless of direction of water current flow.