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System and method for harvesting electrical energy by linear induction

US8686576B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventor

Alexander Smith · Evanston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 28, 2011
Grant date	Apr 1, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 10, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF41A3/12
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear induction generator for use in a weapon system comprising a matrix of coils, a matrix of magnets, a spindle assembly, a matrix of coils, and a dust cover there over. This generator is mounted onto a weapon receiver of the weapon system to generate raw electric current. The raw current is then rectified and delivered to either a battery or directly to the electronic devices.

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