Electricity generating tiles using micro-turbines for air and water

Abstract

A machine and system for power generation through the air, water, sunlight, noise, and movement having an array of power generating microturbine bricks electrically interconnected, where the array is configured in an interchangeable modular fashion and the bricks are positioned to receive energy from the movement of air, water, etc. to generate electricity through the movement of an electrical turbine within each brick. The present invention enables the effective utilization of natural resources, which will help to promote the use of such energy.

Claims

1. A brick for power generation said brick comprising: a plurality of air and water intake slots on first face of each of said bricks (12); a plurality of microturbines (11) configured to rotate based on air and water intake by said air and water intake slots; a plurality of turbine axel rods to which said plurality of microturbines (11) are connected; a plurality of hook-cum-electric connectors (13, 14) to connect a plurality of said bricks from side face; and a plurality of wireless or induction charging strips (17) on the surface of the said brick, wherein said wireless or induction charging strips (17) gets charged based on an output of rotation of said plurality of microturbines in said plurality of connected bricks.

2. The power generating brick for power generation as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a wall-cum-road hook operation switch 16 configured to open and close the hook and remove the brick from its position.

3. The power generating brick for power generation as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a wall-cum-road hook 15 at the bottom layer of each brick configured to hook the said bricks onto the flat surface.

4. A system for power generation through the air, water, sunlight, noise, and movement comprising: an array of microturbine bricks electrically interconnected; said array composed of said bricks in an interchangeable modular arrangement; said bricks are positioned to receive energy from the movement of air, water, etc. wherein said bricks convert said energy by the movement of an electrical turbine within each brick.

5. A system for power generation through the movement of water as claimed in claim 4.

6. A machine for power generation through the movement of air as claimed in claim 4 wherein said micro turbine bricks are electrically interconnected to the electrical grid through hook-cum-electric connectors in a chain.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0028] Features, elements, and aspects of the invention that are referenced by the same numerals in different figures represent the same, equivalent, or similar features, elements, or aspects in accordance with one or more embodiments.

[0029] The following figure depicts a certain illustrative embodiment of the invention. This depicted embodiment is to be understood as illustrative of the invention and not as limiting in any way.

[0030] Referring particularly to the drawing for the purpose of illustration only and not limitation, there is illustrated:

[0031] FIG. 1 shows various components of the micro-turbine brick as according to the present invention.

DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0032] 10 Micro Turbine Brick [0033] 11 Series and layers of microturbine [0034] 12 Air and water intake slot [0035] 13 Hook-cum-electric connector [0036] 14 Hook-cum-electric connector [0037] 15 Wall-cum-road hook [0038] 16 Wall-cum-road hook operation switch [0039] 17 Wireless/Induction Charging strip [0040] 18 Battery [0041] 19 Solar Panels

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0042] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure, or manner.

[0043] The terms “a” or “an”, as used herein, are defined as one or as more than one. The term “plurality”, as used herein, is defined as two or as more than two. The term “another”, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having”, as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term “coupled”, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.

[0044] FIG. 1 shows an overall view of the Microturbine Brick 10 which is made up of a strong material hollow frame. Under the frame, there are series and layers of micro-turbines 11. Said microturbines are connected to turbine axel rods. On the top of the said brick, there are pluralities of air and water intake slots 12. On either side of the said brick, there are hook-cum-electric connectors 13 and 14. There is also a wall-cum-road hook 15 at the bottom layer of each brick. On the top of said brick, there is a wall-cum-road hook operation switch 16. There is a plurality of wireless or induction charging strips 17 on the surface of the said brick.

[0045] According to another object of the present invention, energy is transferred from one brick comprising of a turbine to the next via the hook-cum-electric connectors 13,14 until it can be transferred to a collection system. Wherein, the collection system is a battery at the end of the grid. Additionally, the array's modular design allows for repairs and maintenance of the turbines without taking the entire power generating capacity of the array offline.

[0046] According to another object of the present invention, wherein solar panels are placed on top of the brick to facilitate solar power generation. This will provide a solar power generation apparatus capable of properly monitoring operation even when a commercial power supply is out of order.

[0047] According to an embodiment of the invention, the Microturbine Brick 10 produces energy from moving water (wave, current, rains, tidal, or other). The Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean and Kuroshio Current in the Pacific Ocean provide examples of steady deepwater current that the present invention could utilize to drive a plurality of bricks arrayed as further described herein. However, in a deepwater zone, it is difficult to harness the water power and maintain an array of power generating bricks. In contrast, the water movement in a breakwater zone, a non-electrified reservoir, a river, or an aqueduct are more amenable to the advantages and benefits of the current invention.

[0048] In another embodiment, the Microturbine Brick 10 provides the generation of electrical energy from the air, for example, strong winds. The Microturbine Brick 10 is made up of a strong material hollow outer frame. Under the frame, there are series and layers of micro-turbines 11 which are rotated by air, water, and air turbulences created by moving vehicles on road and generate electricity. Said microturbines are connected to turbine axel rods which serve as a conductor of generated electricity which is stored in an underground large battery.

[0049] In another embodiment, Microturbine Brick 10 provides the generation of electrical energy from solar panels. The solar heat-absorbing solar panels for absorbing solar heat can be placed on top of the Microturbine Bricks (MTB) to facilitate solar power generation. This method can effectively utilize solar thermal power, a simple, solar thermal power generation system capable of downsizing, independent, portable devices, and would further promote the use of solar energy. Furthermore, it would provide a solar power generation apparatus capable of properly monitoring operation even when a commercial power supply is out of order.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 1, micro-turbine brick 10 is made up of the strong material hollow outer frame. Under the frame, there are series and layers of micro-turbines 11 which are rotated by air, water, and air turbulences created by moving vehicles on road and generate electricity. Said microturbines are connected to turbine axel rods which serve as a conductor of generated electricity which is stored in an underground large battery. On the top of the said brick, there is a plurality of air and water intake slots 12 which are designed to intake rainwater or air inside. On either side of the said brick, we have hook-cum-electric connectors 13 and 14 which are used to hook the said brick to its adjacent brick, so that these bricks may be paved on any flat surface by connecting them through these hooks. There is also a wall-cum-road hook 15 at the bottom layer of each brick which is used to hook on the said bricks onto the flat surface and make sure it stays in its location even when heavy vehicles pass over it and they apply brakes. On the top of said brick, there is a wall-cum-road hook operation switch 16. The said operation switch is used to open and close the hook and remove the brick from its position. There is a plurality of wireless or induction charging strips 17 on the surface of the said brick. Said charging strips may wirelessly charge a moving electric car, leading to a limitless range of battery-powered cars.

[0051] It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modification will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly, and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0052] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modification will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly, and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0053] It is noted that various connections are set forth between elements in the description and in the drawings (the contents of which are included in this disclosure by way of reference). It is noted that these connections in general and, unless specified otherwise, may be direct or indirect and that this specification is not intended to be limiting in this respect. In this respect, a coupling between entities may refer to either a direct or an indirect connection.

[0054] While in the foregoing specification, several embodiments of the invention have been set forth for purposes of making a complete disclosure, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous changes may be made without departing from the spirit and principles of the invention.

[0055] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. Although the present invention has been explained in relation to its some embodiments, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the Spirit and Scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.