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38results about "Water wheels" patented technology

Ocean wave and tidal current energy conversion system

An ocean wave and tidal current energy conversion system includes a first vessel and a second vessel, the first vessel being parallel and spaced apart from the second vessel. The first and second vessels include supports that receive cylinders that rotate from ocean waves and currents to create hydraulic oil pressure via hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic oil in the energy conversion system is pumped into a pressure accumulator that removes hydraulic surges and operates an electric generator. The electric generator may power an electrolysis batch system for the production of hydrogen that fills each vessel with hydrogen gas.
Owner:WADSWORTH RAY

Equalization tank assemblies for wastewater systems

An embodiment of a system includes a pipeline of a wastewater system, an equalization tank that is configured to receive wastewater from the pipeline, and a return line extending from the equalization tank to the pipeline. In addition, the system includes an electricity generation assembly in fluid communication with the return line that is configured to generate electrical power using a flow of wastewater through the return line. The electricity generation assembly includes a flow channel, a water wheel that is partially inserted into the flow channel such that a portion of the water wheel is extended outside of the flow channel, and an electrical generator connected to the water wheel.
Owner:TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC

A waterwheel-type power generation device suitable for fast-flowing river environments with drops in elevation.

This invention relates to a waterwheel-type power generation device suitable for fast-flowing river environments with elevation differences. It concentrates the water flow from the rapid current into a channel, then utilizes the impact force of the water flow to drive a waterwheel. The waterwheel is connected to a permanent magnet generator via a speed increaser to generate electricity. This waterwheel-type power generation device includes a waterwheel, a generator, and a speed increaser. It also includes: a mounting base for installing the waterwheel, with a vibration damping and energy-capturing mechanism on the mounting base; a insertion mechanism on the mounting base for securely installing the mounting base on both sides of the channel; and a pressurization mechanism on the mounting base, which drives the insertion mechanism to continuously and stably fix the mounting base to one side of the channel. This waterwheel-type power generation device, suitable for fast-flowing river environments with elevation differences, ensures the installation stability of the waterwheel in complex fast-flowing environments and improves the equipment's service life and operating efficiency.
Owner:PHOENIX LAONONG NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD

Eco-friendly small hydropower generation device

PCT designated stageWO2026111069A1Engine componentsWater wheelsRotational axisWater turbine
The present invention relates to an eco-friendly small hydro power generation device, comprising: a main clutch unit configured such that first and second seesaw arms, installed on both sides of a first rotating shaft extending from a water turbine, are separated from the first rotating shaft when rotated upward and are coupled to the first rotating shaft when descended; a motor for rotationally driving a second rotating shaft; upper and lower pulleys installed so as to be able to rotate in conjunction with the movement of first and second wires having one end coupled to the first and second seesaw arms, respectively; a swing motion support unit for applying the rotational force of the second rotating shaft using the other ends of the first and second wires by, while the first seesaw arm performs a first swing motion, performing a second swing motion in a pattern in which the second seesaw arm descends when the first seesaw arm ascends; and a generator for generating electric power by receiving the rotational force of the water turbine.
Owner:LEE DUK WOO

Device for energy generation under a waterfall with a rotating pendulum sphere with propellers

ActiveDE202026000366U1Engine componentsWater wheelsPropellerWaterfall
Device for generating energy under a waterfall, consisting of a rotatably mounted pendulum sphere which is set into rotation by the impacting mass of water and which has propellers or blades on its surface which amplify the torque generated by the waterfall, wherein the rotational movement of the pendulum sphere drives a generator arranged inside the sphere via a central axis or an internal transmission system to generate electrical energy.
Owner:PAVLICIC VASO

Drum-type power generation and water pumping system for intercepting river or ocean current

The invention relates to the technical field of hydroelectric generation, and discloses a drum-type power generation and water pumping system for intercepting river or ocean current. Comprising a roller, a flange, a blade, a front end cover, a rear end cover, a bolt, a screw, an oil filling hole countersunk head screw, a mechanical seal, a framework oil seal, a hollow stator axis, a spline, a screw thread, a spline sleeve, a nut, a movable pin, a transmission shaft, a cable and a movable pin hanging ring. At the same time, a level difference is formed between the upstream water surface and the downstream water surface of the roller, the water flow pushes the blades below the roller to promote the roller to continuously roll, and then the generator or the water pump connected to the two ends of the roller is driven to operate, and meanwhile the lever-like principle is utilized to counteract the counter-acting force of the generator hollow stator axis rotating along with the rotor through the transmission shaft connected with the spline housing. Only the rotor of the generator rotates while the stator is kept static, so that stable power generation is realized.
Owner:王占祥

Hydroelectric Power Plant

To provide a hydroelectric power generation mechanism that can utilize energy with high efficiency. [Solution] The hydroelectric power generation mechanism comprises a first-shaft turbine having a first rotor with first rotor blades on its outer surface and a hollow first rotor connected thereto, a second-shaft turbine having a second rotor with second rotor blades on its outer surface and a second rotor connected thereto and arranged coaxially with the first-shaft turbine, and a generator. In this hydroelectric power generation mechanism, the first rotor blades are positioned upstream of the second rotor blades in an annular flow path, the generator is positioned upstream of the first-shaft turbine, a planetary gear mechanism is positioned between the generator and the first-shaft turbine, the gear at the end of the first rotor meshes with an internal gear, the second rotor is connected to a planetary carrier, and the input shaft of the generator is connected to a sun gear. During operation, the first and second rotors rotate in the same direction, and the second rotor rotates at a lower rotational speed than the first rotor.
Owner:MIRAPRO

hydroelectric turbine

The invention relates to a water turbine for converting the kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical rotational energy. The water turbine has a rotor rotatably mounted in a flow-through housing (2), which has a helically wound, ribbon-shaped rotor blade (1). The water turbine is particularly suitable for power generation or for the direct drive of machinery when operating in shallow river sections or in the outflow area of ​​tailings basins.
Owner:NELDNER DANIELA

Desalination systems and methods

A system for gravity-driven seawater intake and desalination includes a first turbine powered by elevated seawater and configured to drive rollers that rotate foam-sponge roller belts carrying foam-sponge rollers configured to absorb seawater; one or more fans configured to fan the seawater in the foam-sponge rollers to generate at least desalinated water vapor; a second turbine configured to be driven by the elevated seawater to generate electricity to power the one or more fans; and condensation collector tubes configured to condense the desalinated water vapor into desalinated water.
Owner:TESKIE JOSEPH

Pumped storage power plant for the generation of electricity

The pumped storage power plant continuously generates an excess of energy (current) during operation, the level of the excess being dependent on the size of the plant. The mode of operation is simple and efficient. During operation, the pumped storage power plant consumes only a very small proportion of the energy / current that it produces, that is to say consumes less energy. Photovoltaic elements, which allow the start-up of the plant, fails or lead none of the energy yield, are described in the request.
Owner:NAZARI HASHEM MOHAMMAD

Hydroelectric power generation facilities

This invention provides hydroelectric power generation equipment that can generate electricity more efficiently than conventional methods by utilizing the flow of water in rivers, irrigation canals, and other waterways. [Solution] The present invention relates to a hydroelectric power generation facility that generates electricity by water power while being moored in the middle of a water flow, comprising: a float 1 forming a hull that floats on the water; a channel 2 provided in the shape of a groove in the float 1 that is open in the direction of the water flow when the float 1 is moored and whose bottom surface is submerged below the waterline; a water turbine 3 mounted on the float 1 to rotate in response to the water flow through the channel 2; and a generator 6 mounted on the float 1 to generate electricity using the rotational force of the water turbine 3, wherein the width and depth dimensions of the water intake 2a of the channel 2 are formed to gradually expand toward the upstream side.
Owner:TADANO INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS CO LTD

A high-rise building sewage pipeline power generation system

The application relates to a high-rise building sewage pipeline power generation system, which comprises a sewage pipeline installed on a building and a power generation device, the power generation device comprises a generator, a water wheel and a storage battery, the storage battery is electrically connected to the generator, the water wheel is connected to the rotating shaft of the generator and is used for providing the generator with kinetic energy required for power generation, the water wheel is installed in the sewage pipeline, a partition plate extending along the length direction of the sewage pipeline is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sewage pipeline, the partition plate divides the sewage pipeline into a sewage channel and a sundry channel, the water wheel is located in the sewage channel, the front end of the partition plate along the water flow direction is provided with a blocking net, and the blocking net covers the inlet of the sewage channel. The application can fully utilize the gravity potential energy of sewage in the sewage pipeline, thereby enriching the use effect of the sewage pipeline.
Owner:CHONGQING GUANGSHA CONSTR DESIGN CO LTD

ENERGY GENERATION DEVICE

ActiveDE502022006477D1Engine componentsReaction engines
Owner:KUHN HARALD DR

Multifunctional, energy-saving, concealed and efficient power station

A multifunctional, energy-saving, concealed and efficient power station, comprising a water reservoir, wherein a generator room is arranged below the water reservoir, a circulating water channel is arranged below the generator room, a plurality of generator sets are placed in the generator room, and return devices are arranged on two sides of the circulating water channel; a plurality of multifunctional power units are arranged in the generator room, each multifunctional power unit comprises a multi-blade spiral directional water wheel, a guide device, a first water wheel, a second water wheel and a third water wheel which are coaxially arranged in the vertical direction, and the guide device is connected below the multi-blade spiral directional water wheel; by means of spiral blades on the multifunctional power unit driving a spiral central shaft to rotate and blades driving rotating shafts to rotate, the multi-blade spiral directional water wheel, the first water wheel, the second water wheel and the third water wheel arranged in the vertical direction greatly improve the utilization rate of water potential energy.
Owner:JIANG MINGXI

Ferris wheel-type new concept convergence small hydropower generation apparatus

PCT designated stageWO2026010002A1Water wheelsRotational axisWater flow
The purpose of the present invention is to maximize power generation efficiency by increasing rotational force through the force of water filled in water buckets that are always maintained in a downward direction like a ferris wheel, and by biasing the water buckets in a rotational direction. The small hydropower generation apparatus comprises: rotating bodies maintained on a support frame by a rotation shaft; a plurality of ferris wheel-type water buckets mounted between the rotating bodies to receive water at the upper central position and rotate the rotating bodies in a clockwise direction by the weight of the water; a water collection guide plate for preventing water from being wasted to other places when water flows into the water buckets; a drain plate provided on the side wall or the bottom surface of the water buckets in a direction opposite to the water collection guide plate, the drain plate being for discharging water at the lower central position in a 180° direction from a position where the water is supplied; a generator connected to the rotation shaft to perform power generation; a bucket maintaining means for maintaining the water buckets in a normal state when the rotating body rotates by the weight of water in the water buckets, the bucket maintaining means being provided between the rotating body and the water buckets; a bucket eccentric means for assisting rotational force by maintaining the water buckets so as to protrude in the rotational direction when the rotating body rotates; a guide plate operating means provided inside the water buckets for operating the water collection guide plate; and a drain plate operating means for performing drainage by operating the drain plate.
Owner:CAROS CO CO LTD

Stacked multiple waterwheel hydropower generator

PendingGB2644603AWater wheelsWater storageStructural engineering
The stacked multiple waterwheel hydropower generator comprises a pipe positioned at 12 o’clock on a waterwheel; an assembly of water containers equally positioned along the wheel to capture water and
Owner:KIRBY STUART MATHEW +1

Hydroelectric power generation system

ActiveJP3256419UEngine componentsWater wheels
We provide a hydroelectric power generation system that is not restricted by location. [Solution] A hydroelectric power generation system S comprising a water storage tank 10, a water turbine 20 driven by water supplied from the water storage tank, and a generator connected to the drive shaft of the water turbine 20, wherein the water storage tank 10 is a hollow rectangular body with an inverted trapezoidal shape and has water supply sections 12L and 12R at its lower end. The water turbine 20 is disposed below one side and below the other side of the water storage tank 10, respectively.
Owner:长尾纳

Water supplementing system for rivers and lakes

The utility model provides a water replenishing system for rivers and lakes, which comprises a main runner, a microbial remediation treatment device, a floating sewage treatment device and a water turbine, a partition baffle is fixedly mounted on the main runner, and the water turbine is fixedly mounted at the front end of the partition baffle. The water turbine is used for conveying water surface floating objects and upper-layer water to the floating sewage treatment device, one side of the microbial remediation treatment device and one side of the floating sewage treatment device are each provided with a flowing pump, the output ends of the two flowing pumps are located on the back of the partition baffle, and a switch valve is arranged between the microbial remediation treatment device and the main flow channel. The water turbine conveys upper-layer water and floating objects to the floating sewage treatment device, the flow pump conveys cleaned water back to the rear portion of the main flow channel partition baffle to form circulation, sewage enters the microbial remediation treatment device, microorganisms degrade organic matter in the filter layer, the flow pump conveys purified water back to the main flow channel to form a closed loop, on one hand, the water fluidity is improved, and the water quality is improved. On the other hand, water sources are purified.
Owner:WUHAN URBAN FLOOD CONTROL SURVEY & DESIGN INST CO LTD

Water Power Self-Circulating Generator

PendingUS20260036110A1Engine componentsWater wheelsDC - Direct currentWater turbine
A water power self-circulating generator contains: a water tower, a water turbine, a magnetically-levitated wheel assembly, a generator head, a power storage cabinet, a storage tank, and a water pump. The water tower includes a water tube. The water turbine includes a body, an inlet, a discharge orifice, a turbine, a central shaft, a guide stator, and multiple spaced turbine blades. The magnetically-levitated wheel assembly includes a first rotatable disc and a second rotatable disc. The generator head is configured to produce direct currents (DC). The DC of the power storage cabinet is converted into alternating currents (AC) by an inverter. The storage tank is located below the discharge orifice. The water pump includes a draw tube and a supply tube.
Owner:HO FU HUNG

Tidal energy power generation device, power generation method and application

The invention discloses a tidal power generation device, and belongs to the technical field of new energy power generation. The device mainly comprises belt pulleys (1), a belt (2), kites (3), a generator (5) and a generator belt (6), and is characterized in that at least two double-groove belt pulleys (1) and the belt (2) form belt transmission, a plurality of kites (3) are tied on the belt (2) to form a kite string, the belt (2) circularly rotates along lower grooves of the two double-groove belt pulleys (1), and upper grooves of the belt pulleys are connected with a belt pulley of the generator (5) through the belt (6); the kite is impacted by water flow to generate lift force, dragging force is generated on the belt (2) connected with the kite, the belt (2) is dragged by the lift force of the kite to drive a lower groove of the belt wheel (1) to rotate, and therefore the upper groove belt wheel is in linkage, the upper groove belt wheel and a belt wheel of the generator (5) are connected through the belt (6) to form belt transmission, and the generator (5) is driven to rotate to generate electricity. Manufacturing is easy, cost is low, benefits are high, and power generation is stable.
Owner:BEIJING QIANFAN POWER TECH CO LTD

Power source for buoyant rotation power generation

PendingJP2026000813AEngine componentsWater wheelsPower apparatusElectric power
PURPOSE: To provide a device for converting buoyancy received by a cylinder from water into rotation, and a device for continuously and continuously rotating repeated motion of buoyancy-gravity-buoyancy-gravity, capable of continuously rotating by renewable energy itself without fuel. To solve the problem that electric wires and utility poles disappear from the world when electricity is generated at a place where electricity is needed CONSTITUTION: To obtain rotation more efficiently by using a closed water tank in a fishing bottle type buoyancy power device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9
Owner:小川登

Machine for using energy

The invention relates to a device for using energy, which comprises a water wheel with multiple buckets distributed along the perimeter of the water wheel; a tank for filling the buckets of the water wheel; a system for emptying the buckets at the bottom of the water wheel, which comprises an emptying reservoir; a movement transmission system connected to the shaft of the wheel, which transmits the movement of the water wheel to a rocker arm; and two pumping systems that each feed a column from the bottom emptying reservoir, wherein at least one column feeds the bucket-filling tank, wherein both pumping systems are driven by opposite arms of the rocker arm, and wherein the rocker arm comprises a pivot located at the longitudinal centre point thereof.
Owner:DETECT 21 ESPANA

Device for recovering a fluid to generate a quantity of electricity

Title: DEVICE FOR RECOVERING A FLUID TO GENERATE A QUANTITY OF ELECTRICITY System generating an electric current comprising: a drive device (1) of a shaft (5) by means of a plurality of receptacles (12) held by a movable element (4) forming a loop and arranged between a first rotating shaft (7) and a second rotating shaft (5), said rotating shafts (5, 7) being movable in rotation and superimposed vertically, the receptacles (12) being arranged to receive a flow of a fluid, the flow of said fluid carrying the receptacles (12) under their weight along an axis parallel to the weight vector and causing a movement of the movable element (4) along the trajectory formed by the loop, said movable element (4) carrying in its movement the second rotating shaft (5) in rotation and;an electric generator mechanically connected to the second rotating shaft (5) so as to create a variable magnetic field under the effect of the rotation of the second shaft (5). Figure for abbreviation: [Fig.3];
Owner:DECHATRE JEHAN

Method for producing hydroelectric power generator and hydroelectric power generator

To provide a method for producing a hydroelectric power generator. The method enables easy assembly and can promptly and easily perform replacement of parts, repair, and maintenance at a site of use, such as countries with emerging economies. A method for producing a hydroelectric power generator includes modeling a part having a shape corresponding to a shape of an electric generator using a 3D printer, and assembling a hydroelectric power generator with the part having the shape corresponding to the shape of the electric generator.
Owner:MEIDENSHA CORP

Hydroelectric power harvesting device

PendingJP2026508660AEngine componentsWater wheels
Described herein is a hydroelectric power harvesting device (100) for generating renewable electricity by harnessing the movement of moving water (104). The device includes a support (102), a first rotating member (110) coupled to a first region (102a) of the support (102), a second rotating member (112) coupled to a second region (102b) of the support (102), a conveyor (114) disposed around the first and second rotating members (110, 112), and one or more paddles (116) coupled to the conveyor (114) and configured to be propelled by the moving water (104). The paddle (116) is configured to drive the conveyor (114) around the first and second rotating members (110, 112) when propelled by the moving water (104). The support (102) is extendable to adjust the position of the first and second rotating members (110) and (112).
Owner:E T OAKES LIMITED

Method and system for optimizing operating swing of vertical shaft suspended hydrogenerator unit

A method and a system for optimizing operating swing of a vertical shaft suspended hydrogenerator unit, and the method includes: measure turning swing and operating parameters of the unit during turning, calculate direction of relative displacement between the rotating center of each bearing for the unit and a center line of a main shaft, and calculate and adjust offset distance of an installation center for a guide bearing to a certain direction by the temperature of a bearing bush; then carry out a temperature rise test of the unit, optimize the operating swing of the hydrogenerator unit while the bush temperature is less than the design requirement, and select optimal bush gap to achieve optimal operating swing and ensure that the bush temperature, the cooling oil level, the cooling oil temperature and the operating swing reach the most scientific and reasonable balanced state.
Owner:YUNNAN UNITED POWER DEV CO LTD +1

Hydroelectric generation constructed wetland microbial electrolysis cell device

The invention discloses a hydroelectric generation constructed wetland microbial electrolysis cell device in the field of sewage treatment, which comprises a wetland pool filled with wetland filler and provided with a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe at two ends respectively; the power generation assembly is arranged at the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe and realizes power generation through kinetic energy of water flowing; the conductive decontamination unit is arranged at the bottom of the wetland pool and is electrically connected with the power generation assembly through the charging and discharging module, after the conductive decontamination unit is electrified, the activity of conductive microorganisms is improved, decontamination of the wetland pool is achieved, the power generation assembly is also made of a conductive material, and the power generation assembly, the conductive decontamination unit and the charging and discharging module jointly form a microbial electrolysis cell system; the wetland plants are planted on the wetland filler and are used for promoting degradation of microorganisms in the wetland; the wetland system has the beneficial effects that the power generation waterwheel is arranged, power is generated through kinetic energy of a water body and stored and released, so that the wetland system becomes a microbial electrolysis cell system, and the power generation waterwheel is not limited by sunlight and time and can be continuously used.
Owner:CHONGQING UNIV

A hydroelectric power harvesting apparatus

PendingEP4680853A1Engine componentsWater wheels
Described herein is a hydroelectric power harvesting apparatus (100) for the generation of renewable electricity by utilising the movement of a moving body of water (104). The apparatus includes a support (102); a first rotating member (110) coupled to a first region (102a) of the support (102); a second rotating member (112) coupled to a second region (102b) of the support (102); a conveyor (114) seated about the first and second rotating members (110, 112); and at least one paddle (116) coupled to the conveyor (114) and configured to be propelled by a moving body of water (104). The paddle (116) is configured to drive the conveyor (114) about the first and the second rotating members (110, 112) when propelled by the moving body of water (104). The support (102) is extendable to adjust a position of the first rotating member (110) and second rotating member (112).
Owner:E T OAKES LIMITED

Hydroelectric power generation equipment

To provide a hydraulic power generation device which can inhibit fretting between gears included in a speed reducer.SOLUTION: A hydraulic power generation device is disposed on a water passage. The hydraulic power generation device includes: a rotary beam; a hydraulic power generation module having a water wheel; a speed reducer having an input shaft and an output shaft; and a shaft coupling. The rotary beam is supported in a manner that the rotary beam can rotate around a center axis of the rotary beam. The hydraulic power generation module is attached to the rotary beam. Rotation of the rotary beam switches a state of the water wheel between a first state in which the water wheel is in water flowing through the water passage and a second state in which the water wheel is drawn up from the water flowing through the water passage. The speed reducer reduces a speed of rotation of the input shaft and transmits the rotation to the output shaft. The shaft coupling is configured to transmit rotation of the output shaft to the rotary beam during switching from the first state to the second state and switching from the second state to the first state and avoid transmitting the rotation of the output shaft to the rotary beam in the first state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
Owner:NTN CORP