Method and system for generating electricity

US8310070B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• General Electric Company · US

Inventors

• John William Brand · Melbourne, US
• Daniel Rush · Palm Bay, US
• Mark Bradshaw Kraeling · Melbourne, US
• Steven Andrew Kellner · Melbourne, US
• Christopher Louis Rekucki · Rockledge, US
• Armin H. Pfoh · New Berlin, US
• Brian William Schroeck · Melbourne, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 16, 2008
• Grant date: Nov 13, 2012
• Expiry date: Jan 5, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F03G7/085
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for generating electricity along a roadway is provided. The method includes actuating an energy transfer assembly coupled to the roadway, wherein the energy transfer assembly is actuated by a force acting upon the roadway. The method also includes generating electricity at a generator coupled to the energy transfer assembly, the generator being driven by actuation of the energy transfer assembly.