Electric Potential Energy Generator

Abstract

An electric potential energy (EPE) generator having a throughput shaft and an electrical energy generating rotor assembly. The EPE generator generates electrical energy through the electric potential energy stored within a mechanical system serving a primary mechanical purpose. The mechanical energy has a primary function for the system, while secondarily driving the EPE generator; mechanical energy is not lost in a direct amount to the production of electrical energy. The EPE generator has the capability to generate electrical energy at all states of the system, given that the mechanical rotation is provided; the EPE generator is not limited to operation dependent of mechanical energy transferring either in or out of the system.

Claims

1) The electric potential energy generator including; a throughput shaft, transferring mechanical rotational energy from an output of an element of the system to a mechanical function of the overall system; a rotor assembly attached to the throughput shaft, generating electrical energy through electromagnetic induction captured by the electric potential energy created by the rotation of the shaft, at all times of rotation; electrical energy generation capabilities through the electric potential energy of a mechanical system that provides mechanical energy for a primary system function, without limitation to the state of the overall system or mechanical energy transferring either in or out of the system.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0003] A specific embodiment has been detailed to depict the advantages of the invention. These embodiments are considered typical and can be modified while still maintaining the benefits of the invention. Therefore, this specific embodiment shall not be considered to limit the scope of the invention.

[0004] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an electric potential energy generator.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The device is manufactured based on the specific application in which it is to be applied, as it is relevant to all systems in which mechanical energy is utilized. A specific application is that to a rotating shaft. The device is applied to a rotating shaft that is used for rotational mechanical energy, and possibly, in effect, linear mechanical energy. The shaft requires modification to properly interface with the device and thus generate electrical energy through electromagnetic induction. The configuration is similar to that of an alternator, however it is through-shaft driven. The shaft is manufactured such that the input shaft (7) is connected to the output shaft (5), with the rotor (6) fixed at a predetermined point. The rotor (6) utilizes a rotor coil that creates rotating magnetic flux upon rotation. The rotor coil is excited through DC current. The DC current can be sourced through self excitation or externally, dependent on the use of the system. The stator (4) is fixed in a stationary position around the rotor (6). Electromagnetic flux is generated through the amateur coil of the stator (4) as the rotor (6) is rotated. The stator and accompanied amateur coil windings are designed to produce the desired current to benefit the overall system. The input bearing (8) and output bearing (3) are installed in the input casing (9) and output casing (2) respectively. This allows for the input shaft (7), output shaft (5), and rotor (6) assembly to rotate within the device. Input casing (9) and output casing (2) are bonded to encase the rotor (5) and the stator (4). The bonded casing has mounting locations to mount the device and are designed based on the specific system. Seal (1) seals the output casing (2) to protect the internal components. Input cover (12) protects the voltage regulator (10) and rectifier (11), and seals the input casing (9). The voltage regulator (10) regulates the output voltage of the device and is designed to the requirements of the overall system. The rectifier (11) is optional and depends on the requirements of the overall system, but shall be used to convert the AC current produced through the stator (4) armature coils to DC current if required. The specifications and regulations of the assembly are designed such that they serve the electrical needs of the overall system.