Kinetic energy conversion device with variable output
US9124154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K35/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rotational kinetic energy conversion system includes a magnetic piston with an associated winding and an actuating magnet. Relative motion between the actuating magnet and the magnetic piston causes the magnetic piston to induce a current and voltage in the winding creating electrical energy. The amount of electrical energy induced in the winding is varied by adjusting a spacing between the magnetic piston and the actuating magnet. The spacing may be based on a relative speed between the magnetic piston and the actuating magnet. Maximum energy output may be increased by including additional sets of magnetic pistons and actuating magnets. The spacing between each individual set of magnetic pistons and actuating magnets may be changed to control the energy output.
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