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Disclosed is a vehicle using wind force. An object of the present invention is to provide a wind force power system driven by wind is provided within a hood panel of the vehicle, whereby the vehicle continuously charge a battery with electricity while being stopped or driving. The vehicle using wind force includes a wind force power system, the Power system comprising a ventilator that is rotated by the wind flowing along the roof panel in the rear of the vehicle, a shaft connected to the ventilator, a rotary gear connected to the shaft, a follower gear engaged with the rotary gear, and an electric generator for generating electricity as the follower gear rotates, wherein the electric generator of the wind force power system is electrically connected to the battery and the battery is electrically connected to the driving motor.

A lift and drag-based vertical axis wind turbine in which the vertical axis and foils mounted thereon are magnetically levitated above the turbine's base, thereby reducing friction within the system. The foils or vanes are three-dimensionally shaped about the vertical axis so as to resemble the billowed sail of a sailing ship and capture wind through 360 degrees of rotation under any wind condition. The system has an axial flux alternator using variable resistance coils which can be individually and selectively turned on or off depending on wind conditions and electrical draw requirements. The coils can also be used to produce mechanical drag on the system as desired to brake the turbine in high wind conditions or for maintenance. The system may be programmed to assess whether electricity generated by the system can be or should be transmitted to a public grid or stored locally on a chargeable battery system.

A lift and drag-based vertical axis wind turbine in which the vertical axis and foils mounted thereon are magnetically levitated above the turbine's base, thereby reducing friction within the system. The foils or vanes are three-dimensionally shaped about the vertical axis so as to resemble the billowed sail of a sailing ship and capture wind through 360 degrees of rotation under any wind condition. The system has an axial flux alternator using variable resistance coils which can be individually and selectively turned on or off depending on wind conditions and electrical draw requirements. The coils can also be used to produce mechanical drag on the system as desired to brake the turbine in high wind conditions or for maintenance. The system may be programmed to assess whether electricity generated by the system can be or should be transmitted to a public grid or stored locally on a chargeable battery system.

A liquid crystal apparatus includes a liquid crystal display panel including two substrates with liquid crystal interposed therebetween, a conductive layer provided on an outer surface of at least one of the substrates, a flexible board electrically connected to the liquid crystal display panel, and a tape-like conductive member providing an electrical connection between the conductive layer and a grounding wire of the flexible board.

A system for converting wind power to electrical energy has a peripheral frame, sails interconnected to the peripheral frame, radial struts extending from the hub to the peripheral frame, wheels mounted on the peripheral frame, electric generators interconnected with respective wheels, and a hub about which the peripheral frame is rotatable. The hub is in electrical communication with the electric generators. Sails may be interconnected with the peripheral frame on respective masts, each mast having a base and the mast being pivotable about the base. The electric generators may be mounted on a variety of locations, such as the peripheral frame. Each electric generator may be interconnected with a respective wheel via a belt, a chain or other mechanism. The system may include arrangements to generate electricity from sunlight.

The present disclosure provides for systems and methods for generating electricity while a user is moving. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved systems and methods for generating electricity while a user is walking or running. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved systems and methods for generating electricity while a user is moving, wherein the systems and methods for generating electricity while a user is moving are portable, and wherein the systems and methods provide for a high output of auxiliary power to electronic devices and / or loads.

A plurality of pressurized sequentially perpendicularly coupled and tuned piezoelectric resonators mechanically amplifies ambient and induced Sound Pressure Levels via Standing Wave Resonance such that the anti-node of the Natural Resonant Frequency in each resonator occurs in a plane consistent with the coupling port of the subsequent resonator thereby acting as a mechanically amplified acoustic driver for the proceeding resonator until acoustically driving mechanically coupled and tuned Piezoelectric Helmholtz resonators with physical parameters such that Standing Wave Resonance occurs within the Piezoelectric Helmholtz Resonant Cavities and Acoustic Refrigeration Units comprising cylindrical resonant cavities with axial regenerating stacks acted upon by tuned frequencies such that the hot heat exchangers are in the center of said cavities while the cold heat exchangers comprise the termination of the second ends of said cavities. The latent heat generates steam in a pressurized vessel. This invention generates electricity, heating and cooling without moving parts.

A power generation unit includes a deforming member (a beam) adapted to deform while switching a deformation direction, a first piezoelectric device provided to the deforming member (the beam), a second piezoelectric device provided to the deforming member (the beam), an inductor electrically connected to the first piezoelectric device, a switch disposed between the first piezoelectric device and the inductor, and a control section adapted to detect a voltage generated in the second piezoelectric device, and if the voltage detected has a level one of equal to and higher than a predetermined level, electrically connect the first piezoelectric device and the inductor to each other using the switch.

A piezoelectric energy harvester has a box, a plurality of first arc-shaped metal stands and a plurality of arc-shaped piezoelectric elements. The box has an upper portion, a connection base, a buffer element and a lower portion. The connection base situates between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion movably connects with the lower portion through the buffer element. The plurality of first arc-shaped metal stands situated on a side of the connection base in the box. Each of the arc-shaped piezoelectric elements locates on each of the first arc-shaped metal stands. When an external force applied on the box, the plurality of first arc-shaped metal stands deforms due to the compression from the upper portion and consequently causes the deformation of the arc-shaped piezoelectric elements for generating electricity accordingly.

A fuel cell system of the present invention includes: a fuel cell (1) supplied with fuel gas and oxidizing gas to generate electricity; a fuel gas supply unit supplying the fuel gas to the fuel cell (1); an oxidizing gas supply unit supplying the oxidizing gas to the fuel cell (1); an aftercooler (7) cooling the oxidizing gas supplied to the fuel cell (1) by heat exchange with a coolant; an oxidizing gas temperature detector (16, 17) detecting temperature of the oxidizing gas; and a coolant circulation controller (21a) starting circulation of the coolant when the detected temperature of the oxidizing gas exceeds a predetermined value. The predetermined value is set to a value of not higher than a minimum electricity generation temperature of the fuel cell (1), and a circulation timing and flow rate of the coolant for the aftercooler (7) are controlled such that the supplied oxidizing gas does not become cold. This enables the fuel cell (1) to generate electricity at cold start-up.

This invention relates to wind turbine system, further more, disclosed a wind turbine to convert wind energy into electricity by a positive displacement hydraulic pump (300). The hydraulic pump (300)is disposed adjacent a shaft (312) coupled to a hub (110). In one embodiment, the rotation of the hub (110) drives the hydraulic pump (300). In another embodiment, the hub (110) rotates the shaft (312) to drive the hydraulic pump (300).

A method and apparatus for “double cropping”, with photovoltaic panel arrays mounted on and operating from specialized photovoltaic solar array support structures that are supported above agricultural fields at heights that allow the passage of large mechanized farm equipment to pass beneath. The arrays are optimized for sun sharing operation in that their solar panel design, spacing and computerized movement are optimized to both generate electricity and increase the agricultural efficiency of the underlying land.

The present invention relates to a hydroelectric power generation device using a multistage cascade structure. The hydroelectric power generation device includes: a support (10) having a predetermined length and installed in a vertical direction; a plurality of waterwheels (20) each including a horizontal axle (21) rotatably installed on the support (10) and a plurality of buckets (22) radially arranged around the axle (21); upper and lower water tanks (30, 40) respectively installed on upper and lower portions of the support (10) and respectively containing predetermined amounts of water; a pump (50) installed in the lower water tank (40) to supply water from the lower water tank (40) to the upper water tank (30); generators (60) respectively installed on the axles (21) of the waterwheels (20); and a charging battery (70) configured to store electricity produced by the generators (60). Thus, according to the present invention, electricity can be stably and effectively produced.

A waste heat recovery mechanism and a waste heat recovery apparatus generate electricity even when an expander, which is coupled to a combustion engine outputting rotational drive force, is locked. The waste heat recovery mechanism includes an alternator having a rotary shaft, which is coupled to and driven to rotate by a combustion engine, and an expander having an output shaft, which is coupled to the rotary shaft of the alternator. The output shaft applies a rotational drive force to the rotary shaft, thereby assisting rotation of the rotary shaft. A torque limiter is located between the rotary shaft of the alternator and the output shaft of the expander.

The invention comprises a hydraulic pump, wherein wave energy is used to pump a fluid. The apparatus utilizes the oscillation of the free surface of a water column within a moon pool on a floating vessel to lift a floating pump unit. After reaching a peak elevation induced by a passing wave, the gravitational forces on the floater pressurizes and moves a fluid using structurally linked pistons within fixed cylinders on the vessel during the downward return motion of the floater. The pressurized fluid can then be used in a variety of applications including the generation of electricity via hydroelectric turbines.

A mini-turbine includes a hollow inner cylinder adapted to connect to a fluid source; a rotor disposed in and rotatably connected to the inner cylinder, the rotor comprising blades and an enclosed permanent magnet for producing a magnetic field; a winding mounted around the inner cylinder and being about flush with the rotor; a hollow outer cylinder mounted around the inner cylinder in a spaced fashion; and a nozzle disposed at a top opening of the inner cylinder and above the rotor. In one embodiment, pressurized water from a faucet may impinge upon the blades to rotate the rotor after passing the nozzle so that the rotor may cut lines of magnetic flux in the magnetic field to generate an induced AC voltage in the winding.

A hybrid transmission includes a first planetary gear set and a second planetary gear set. The first planetary gear set is constituted of a complex planetary gear train connected to an input element, a motor / generator, and a first clutch, and has four or more rotation elements. The first rotation element of the first planetary gear set is selectively connected to the input element and the first clutch is installed to selectively stop rotation of a third rotation element of the first planetary gear set. The fourth rotation element of the first planetary set is selectively connected to the motor / generator. The second planetary gear set is connected to an output element, and has four or more rotation elements.

A system for electricity generation using heat contained in exhaust gas from a combustor (enclosed flare) to drive an external combustion Stirling cycle engine which directly drives at least one alternator or generator. A battery is connected to the alternator or generator through a divider circuit followed by a filter circuit. Electric power distribution circuits are electrically connected to output circuits of the alternators or generators for consumption of the electric power on-site, for sale to a commercial electric power distribution grid, or for any other desired uses.

The present invention relates to a Darrieus windmill, and more specifically, to a vertical axis type Darrieus windmill that enables self-start in the low wind velocity range. The Darrieus windmill, in which a primary vertical shaft is rotated by the lift forces generated by primary blades, has a starting means for assisting the starting or rotation of the primary shaft at a low wind velocity. The present invention provides advantages of enabling self-start and rotation due to the lift generated by the blade in low wind velocity conditions and enabling the generation of rotating moments in any wind direction or wind velocity, thereby easily starting even in urban areas with very low wind velocities or large variations in wind direction, and thus enabling the generation of electricity over a wide range of wind velocities.

A wind-powered electricity generator includes a base, an axle, a case, a blade assembly and a power supply device. The axle is mounted on the base and has a post and stator. The stator is mounted around the post and has multiple winding sets. The winding set is mounted in the stator, arranged in a circle around the post and each winding set includes sequentially a primary winding, a secondary winding and an excited winding. The case is mounted rotatably around the stator upon the base, is hollow and has an inner surface and a rotor. The rotor is attached to the inner surface of the case, corresponds to the stator and has multiple magnets. The magnets are mounted in the rotor and arranged in a circle around the stator. The blade assembly is mounted on the outer surface of the case. The power supply device is connected to the wires of the windings.

An alternator device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, including first rotating disk comprising first coils ducts; second rotating disk including second coil ducts; a magnet located intermediate the first and second rotating disks to generate first magnetic field having first magnetic pole at the first coil ducts and second magnetic field having second magnetic pole opposite the first magnetic pole at the second coil ducts; and a coil base intermediate the first and second rotating disks, the coil base to receive coils aligned with the first and second coil ducts; wherein the first and second rotating disks are adapted to rotate along a rotation axis while the magnet and the coil base remain in static position, rotation of the rotating disks enabling a rotational movement of the magnetic fields through the coils for generation of electric current within the coils, and a method of manufacturing such device.

A power storage device includes a drive unit, a generating unit, and a power supply unit. The drive unit has a rotating shaft and is disposed in a housing. The rotating shaft is provided with a plurality of first permanent magnets. The housing is provided with a first auxiliary magnet corresponding to the first permanent magnets. Corresponding surfaces of the first permanent magnets and the first auxiliary magnet have the same magnetic pole. Through the repulsive force between the first permanent magnets and the first auxiliary magnet to generate a magnetic levitation effect, the rotating shaft can generate a corresponding rotation and the rotating shaft can be rotated more smoothly to increase its rotational speed and smoothness to improve generating efficiency and reduce electricity consumption.

The invention relates to a railway space integrated power generation system adopting wind energy and solar energy grid connection and a piezoelectric technology. The technical feature of the railway space integrated power generation system is that the system comprises a solar energy power generation module, a wind power generation module, a piezoelectric module and an electric energy control apparatus, wherein the solar energy power generation module is connected with solar battery panels which are mounted on the side surfaces of railway guard bars, railway slopes and the middle parts of rails separately; the wind power generation module is connected with small-sized wind-driven generators mounted at the top ends of the railway guard bars and a wind-driven generator set mounted on train guard bars separately; the piezoelectric module is connected with piezoelectric crystals mounted between the rails and rail bearings; and the electric energy control apparatus is connected with the solar energy power generation module, the wind power generation module, the piezoelectric module, a power load and a power grid to realize power supply of the power load, grid connection and compensation. By adoption of the railway space integrated power generation system, cleaning energy of solar energy, wind energy and the like can be provided for railway traction transportation, so that pollution caused by utilization of conventional coal power is reduced, and land utilization efficiency is improved.

An aluminum-halogen fuel cell has a positive electrode (2), a negative electrode (3), and an electrolyte (4) containing an ionic liquid represented by formula (1) or the like. In formula (1), R1 represents an unsubstituted or substituent-containing C1 to C20 alkyl group, R2 represents a C1 to C4 alkyl group or the like, each of R3 and R4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or the like, X represents AlCl4 or the like, and Y represents Al2Cl7 or the like.

An alternator device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, including first rotating disk comprising first coils ducts; second rotating disk including second coil ducts; a magnet located intermediate the first and second rotating disks to generate first magnetic field having first magnetic pole at the first coil ducts and second magnetic field having second magnetic pole opposite the first magnetic pole at the second coil ducts; and a coil base intermediate the first and second rotating disks, the coil base to receive coils aligned with the first and second coil ducts; wherein the first and second rotating disks are adapted to rotate along a rotation axis while the magnet and the coil base remain in static position, rotation of the rotating disks enabling a rotational movement of the magnetic fields through the coils for generation of electric current within the coils, and a method of manufacturing such device.

The present disclosure provides for systems and methods for generating electricity while a user is moving. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved systems and methods for generating electricity while a user is walking or running. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved systems and methods for generating electricity while a user is moving, wherein the systems and methods for generating electricity while a user is moving are portable, and wherein the systems and methods provide for a high output of auxiliary power to electronic devices and / or loads.

The invention relates to a novel method for treatment of dye wastewater. The dye wastewater belongs to one of industrial wastewater difficult to treat; the existing dye wastewater treatment techniquehas the disadvantages of high energy consumption, high cost and troublesome operation. The novel method is characterized in that a microorganism membrane electrolysis cell is coupled with a microorganism fuel electric cell, the respective characteristics are fully realized, the treatment effect of dye wastewater is improved, and the energy source is saved. The method for treating the dye wastewater comprises the following steps of connecting the microorganism membrane electrolysis cell and the microorganism fuel electric cell in series; leading the to-be-treated dye wastewater into the microorganism membrane electrolysis cell to be primarily degraded, so as to improve the biodegradability; then, leading into the microorganism fuel electric cell to be further degraded, and simultaneously producing electricity. The novel method has the advantages that the dye wastewater treatment effect is good, and the electric energy can be recycled; the energy consumption is low, and the water treatment cost is low; the operation is convenient, and the automatic running effect is realized; the environment is protected, and the novel method is suitable for the development of dyeing enterprises.