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Device for generating electricity by friction and manufacturing method thereof

US10218291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2015
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N1/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for generating electricity by friction and a manufacturing method thereof. The device comprises a first substrate and a second substrate arranged oppositely, and a plurality of elastic columns arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate to support them. A surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate is provided with a first conductive electrode and an insulating polymeric membrane layer which are stacked. A surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate is provided with a second conductive electrode. At least one surface of the two opposite surfaces of the second conductive electrode and the insulating polymeric membrane layer is formed into a surface with a concave-convex structure. The friction area between the second conductive electrode and the insulating polymeric membrane layer can be increased upon relative movement between the first substrate and the second substrate.

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