Earthquake energy conversion and utilization device for building underground space and operating method

By installing magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation devices in the underground space of buildings in seismic zones, the problem of seismic energy collection and utilization has been solved, enabling efficient conversion into electrical energy, adapting to earthquake damage, providing emergency power support, and reducing the impact of construction.

CN111446838BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17ZHEJIANG UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Application Number
CN202010069312.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-01-21
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2040-01-21

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Technical Problem

Current technologies fail to effectively collect and utilize seismic energy, and power grids are easily damaged during earthquakes, making it difficult to obtain power for disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction.

Method used

A seismic energy conversion and utilization device is installed in the underground space of a building. It uses magnetohydrodynamics to achieve three-dimensional data acquisition. The device includes a box, magnetohydrodynamic fluid, spring, balloon, air pump, longitudinal connecting rod and ring permanent magnet. It generates induced electromotive force by cutting magnetic field lines through the relative displacement of seismic energy and is installed in conjunction with the building structure.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient conversion of seismic energy into electrical energy, reduces power generation losses, has self-regulation capabilities, adapts to major earthquake damage, provides emergency power for disaster relief, and reduces the impact on building construction.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of building underground space earthquake energy conversion and utilization device, including box, magnetic fluid, spring, balloon, inflation pump and annular permanent magnet, the top of the box is equipped with spiral pipe, the spiral pipe inner cavity is communicated with the box inner cavity, the spiral pipe is covered into the annular permanent magnet, the bottom of the box is connected with the upper end of spring, the lower end of spring is fixed in building underground space, the box is filled with the magnetic fluid, the balloon is located in the inner cavity of the box, the gas inlet of the balloon is communicated with the outlet of the inflation pump, the lower part of the box is equipped with electrode for leading out induced current, and an operating method of the building underground space earthquake energy conversion and utilization device is provided.The utility model has low cost, high efficiency, green environmental protection and certain self-regulating function.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a power generation device for collecting and converting seismic energy into electric energy, which is suitable for various underground structures in seismic zones, and is a device for converting and utilizing the vibration energy of the underground space of the structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] Fossil fuels are the main energy source in the world today, but the environmental problems caused by the large-scale use of fossil fuels have not been solved, so it is urgent to find a new clean energy. Although earthquakes carry a large amount of vibration energy, there is currently no good way to collect and utilize seismic energy. There are many seismic zones distributed around the world, and how to utilize these seismic energy has become a new challenge. In addition, due to the huge energy carried by the earthquake, its destructive power is also very large. When an earthquake occurs, the power grid is usually damaged, and the power source for disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction has become a major problem in the disaster relief process. SUMMARY

[0003] In order to be closer to the source of the earthquake to improve the energy collection efficiency, reduce the occupation of the available space of the building, and reduce the damage of the earthquake to the device, the present application provides a seismic energy conversion and utilization device for the underground space of a building and an operating method. The device is installed in the underground space of the building structure. During the period of frequent small earthquakes, the present application can collect seismic energy for daily use. When a major earthquake occurs, since the present application is installed in the underground space of the building, it is less affected by the earthquake, and the seismic energy collected by the device can be normally used for emergency power supply. In addition, in order to deal with the earthquake with greater destructive power, the device also has a certain ductility, which can ensure that the remaining devices can still operate normally when part of the device is damaged. The present application uses magnetic fluid to realize three-dimensional collection of seismic energy, which can effectively convert seismic energy with small power generation loss and high energy conversion efficiency. Since the present application can be effectively combined with the building and does not affect the normal construction of the building, it provides the possibility for practical application.

[0004] The technical scheme adopted by the present application to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] A seismic energy conversion and utilization device for underground space of a building includes a box, a magnetofluid, a spring, a balloon, an air pump, a longitudinal connecting rod, and a ring-shaped permanent magnet. The top of the box is provided with a spiral tube, the top of which is closed, and the inner cavity of the spiral tube communicates with the inner cavity of the box. The ring-shaped permanent magnet is fitted onto the spiral tube. The bottom of the box is connected to the upper end of the spring, and the lower end of the spring is fixed to the underground space of the building. The longitudinal connecting rod is welded inside the spring, and the lower end of the longitudinal connecting rod is fixed to the underground space of the building. The box is filled with the magnetofluid. The balloon is located in the inner cavity of the box, and the air inlet of the balloon communicates with the outlet of the air pump. The lower part of the box is provided with an electrode plate for drawing out induced current.

[0006] Furthermore, the lower end of the spring is welded to the steel mesh of the underground space of the building, and the spring is welded to the longitudinal connecting rod.

[0007] Furthermore, sponge pads are provided between adjacent annular permanent magnets for isolation.

[0008] Furthermore, the housing is equipped with controllable valves for controlling the entry and exit of lubricating fluid, air, and magnetofluid.

[0009] Preferably, spiral tubes are arranged at equal intervals around the top of the box.

[0010] An operating method for a seismic energy conversion and utilization device in underground building space includes the following steps:

[0011] (1) Determine the specific installation location of this device in the underground space of the building based on the building's design drawings;

[0012] (2) Adjust the dimensions of each component of this device and the spacing between the springs according to the building conditions;

[0013] (3) Install electrode plates, balloons and air pumps on the box. The electrode plates are cast together with the box and remain inside the box. Insert the balloons into the box through the reserved holes at the bottom of the box. The reserved holes are threaded holes. Tighten the air pumps to the reserved holes.

[0014] (4) Install valves on the box, embed electrode plates at the specified height of the valves, connect the wires of the electrode plates to the air pump to control the operation of the air pump; connect the electrode plate in series with the air pump to supply power to the air pump.

[0015] (5) Pour the lubricant into the tank through the valve and shake the tank to spread the lubricant evenly to reduce the friction work done by the magnetic fluid.

[0016] (6) The excess lubricant is led out, and the vacuum is continuously pumped to the tank to reach a vacuum state, further, the magnetic fluid is injected into the tank, and the tank is kept in a vacuum state; the valve is closed, and the sealing property is ensured;

[0017] (7) The annular permanent magnets are sleeved on the spiral pipe connected with the tank, and the sponge gaskets are sleeved between the annular permanent magnets to isolate;

[0018] (8) The basement formwork is erected, the bottom plate steel bars are arranged, the springs and the longitudinal connecting rods are welded to form the spring longitudinal connecting rod combined device;

[0019] (9) The spring longitudinal connecting rod combined device is welded with the steel mesh sheet. After the spring device of the whole layer is welded, the bottom plate concrete is poured;

[0020] (10) When the concrete strength reaches the design strength, the formwork is removed, and the exposed part of the tank and the spring longitudinal connecting rod combined device is welded. The electrode plates are connected in series in the unit of the whole row, the cable pipeline is arranged to form the power supply line, the maintenance door is arranged, the lead-out line is established to form the power circuit, and the power supply circuit for the power generation in the earthquake is formed.

[0021] Further, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0022] (11) When the earthquake occurs, the tank and the magnetic fluid produce relative displacement. Since the annular permanent magnets are sleeved outside the spiral pipe, when the magnetic fluid flows into the spiral pipe, the magnetic induction lines of the annular permanent magnets are cut, and the induced electromotive force is generated. The induced current is led out through the electrodes and connected with the circuit in the step (10), so that the conversion and utilization of the earthquake energy are realized;

[0023] (12) When the earthquake stops, the device can automatically adjust the liquid level of the magnetic fluid to restore the specific height to ensure the secondary use. Since the magnetic fluid has conductivity, the liquid level change of the magnetic fluid can control the opening and closing of the two groups of electrode sheets on the valve. When the liquid level is lower than the specific height, the air pump inflates the balloon to raise the liquid level to the specific height. When the liquid level is higher than the specific height, the air pump deflates the balloon to lower the liquid level to the specific height, so that the recycling effect is achieved.

[0024] Further, in the step (7), due to the adsorption of the magnets, the annular permanent magnets cannot form a spiral connection between them, which may generate a large pressure on the spiral pipe wall, affecting the service life of the device. Therefore, the sponge gaskets are sleeved between the annular permanent magnets to isolate.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the present application mainly manifest in: (1) realizing the absorption and utilization of three-dimensional vibration energy: the present application adopts magneto fluid power generation, which can realize the absorption of vibration energy from any direction and the conversion into electric energy; (2) green and non-polluted power generation process: the whole energy conversion process is energy-saving and environment-friendly, without material consumption, without material generation, realizing energy and energy conversion and utilization; (3) small electric quantity transmission loss: the installation mode of the present application has little influence on building engineering construction, can effectively connect with the building structure entity, avoids the electric quantity loss in the long-distance power generation process, and provides the possibility for large-scale production and installation; (4) high power generation efficiency: compared with the traditional vibration power generation, the present application adopts magneto fluid power generation, greatly reduces the friction, and improves the energy conversion efficiency; (5) certain self-regulating function: through the liquid level adjusting device, the liquid level height can be effectively controlled, the later-stage adjusting and maintenance cost is reduced, the magneto fluid can be recycled again, the economic effect is improved, the cost for the later-stage device upgrading and updating is saved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is the structural schematic diagram of the present application, 1 is a box body with a solenoid, 2 is a magneto fluid, 3 is a spring, 4 is an electrode plate, 5 is a box valve and a control circuit, 6 is a balloon, 7 is an inflator, 8 is a ring-shaped permanent magnet, and 9 is a longitudinal connecting rod.

[0027] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a sectional view, including 1-1 sectional view, 2-2 sectional view, 3-3 sectional view, 4-4 sectional view, 5-5 sectional view and 6-6 sectional view.

[0028] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the A-A sectional view of the 6-6 sectional view of

[0029] Figure 4 is the B-B sectional view of the 6-6 sectional view of Figure 2

[0030] Figure 5 is the liquid level control device circuit diagram.

[0031] Figure 6 is the spring welding schematic diagram.

[0032] Figure 7 is the bottom plate pouring completion schematic diagram.

[0033] Figure 8 is the installation completion schematic diagram. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present application will be further described below in combination with the drawings.

[0035] Referring to Figures 1-8 ​The utility model relates to a building underground space earthquake energy conversion and utilization device, including box 1, magnetic fluid 2, spring 3, electrode 4, box valve and control circuit 5, balloon 6, inflation pump 7, annular permanent magnet 8 and longitudinal connecting rod 9, the top of the box is equipped with spiral pipe, the spiral pipe inner chamber communicates with the box inner chamber, the spiral pipe is covered into the annular permanent magnet, the bottom of the box is connected with the upper end of spring, the lower end of spring is fixed in the building underground space, the box is filled with the magnetic fluid, the balloon is located in the inner chamber of the box, the air inlet of the balloon communicates with the outlet of the inflation pump, the lower part of the box is equipped with the electrode for leading out induced current.

[0036] Further, the lower end of the spring is welded to the reinforcing mesh of the building underground space, and the spring is welded to the longitudinal connecting rod.

[0037] Further, sponge gaskets are arranged between adjacent annular permanent magnets for isolation.

[0038] Further, controllable valves are arranged on the box for lubricating liquid pouring and guiding, vacuum extraction and magnetic fluid pouring, etc.

[0039] Preferably, the top of the box is provided with spiral pipes at equal intervals around the top.

[0040] An operation method of a building underground space earthquake energy conversion and utilization device, a certain building is located in a seismic zone and contains three basements, the net height of each basement is 3.9m, since small earthquakes frequently occur in the region, it is necessary to install an earthquake energy conversion and utilization device in the building underground space. In order to install the earthquake energy collection device, a 50cm interlayer is arranged, wherein the exposed height of the spring 3 is 10cm, the height of the box 1 is 20cm, the height of the solenoid is 15cm, and the distance between the top of the solenoid and the interlayer is 5cm. When the basement formwork is completed and the bottom plate reinforcement is arranged, the installation of the device is started, and the device installation process is as follows:

[0041] (1) According to the design drawings of the building, the specific installation position of the device in the building underground space is determined, the building contains three basements, the net height of each basement is 3.9m, the reinforcing mesh of the basement bottom plate adopts 14mm hot-rolled reinforcing mesh, the reinforcing mesh spacing is 100mm*100mm, and the device is selected to be installed at a distance of 300mm from the two sides of the basement; in order to ensure the normal work of the device, a 50cm interlayer needs to be arranged;

[0042] (2) The size of each component of the device and the distance between the springs are adjusted according to the building conditions. The length of the spring 3 is 30cm, the exposed height is 10cm, the distance is 400mm, the height of the box 1 is 20cm, the inner diameter of the solenoid is 2cm, the height is 15cm, and the distance between the top of the solenoid and the interlayer is 5cm;

[0043] (3) Install the electrode plate, balloon and air pump on the box 1, wherein the electrode plate 4 is formed together with the box 1 and remains inside the box, the balloon 6 is inserted into the box through the reserved hole on the bottom of the box, the reserved hole is a threaded hole, the air pump 7 is screwed onto the reserved hole, and the air tightness is ensured through the rubber gasket;

[0044] (4) Install the valve 5 on the box 1, embed the electrode sheet at the specified height of the valve 5, connect the wire of the electrode sheet to the air pump 7, control the operation of the air pump, and connect the electrode plate 4 and the air pump in series to supply power to the air pump;

[0045] (5) Pour low-viscosity liquid lubricant into the box through the valve 5, shake the box to evenly apply the lubricant to reduce the friction work of the magnetic fluid 2;

[0046] (6) Use the air pump to guide the excess lubricant out, and continue to pump air until the box 1 reaches a vacuum state, further, inject the magnetic fluid 2 into the box 1 and maintain the vacuum state in the box to avoid the compression of air by the magnetic fluid 2 in the later stage. Close the valve 5 and ensure its sealing;

[0047] (7) Wrap the annular permanent magnet 8 around the spiral pipe connected to the box 1 and insert a sponge gasket between the annular magnets 8 for isolation;

[0048] (8) Set up the basement formwork, arrange the bottom plate reinforcement, weld the spring 3 and the longitudinal connecting rod 9 to form a spring longitudinal connecting rod combination device;

[0049] (9) Weld the spring longitudinal connecting rod combination device with the reinforcement mesh, the welding interval is 400mm, and the interval between the spring longitudinal connecting rod combination devices of adjacent two power generation devices is 300mm. After the spring device of the whole layer is welded, pour the bottom plate concrete;

[0050] (10) When the concrete strength reaches the design strength, remove the formwork, weld the exposed part of the box 1 and the spring longitudinal connecting rod combination device, connect the wires of the electrode plates 4 in series, lay the cable pipeline to form a power supply line, set up a maintenance door, and lead out the circuit to establish an electricity circuit for use in an earthquake;

[0051] (11) When an earthquake occurs, the box 1 and the magnetic fluid 2 produce relative displacement, since the spiral pipe is wrapped with annular magnets 8, when the magnetic fluid 2 flows into the spiral pipe, it will cut the magnetic induction lines of the annular magnets 8 and generate an induced electromotive force, the induced current is led out through the electrode 4 and connected to the circuit in step 10, realizing the conversion and utilization of seismic energy;

[0052] (12) When the earthquake stops, the device can automatically adjust the height of the magnetic fluid liquid level, so that the liquid level returns to a certain height to ensure secondary use. Because the magnetic fluid 2 has conductivity, the change in the height of the magnetic fluid 2 liquid level can control the opening and closing of the two groups of electrode pieces on the valve 5; when the liquid level is lower than a certain height, the air pump inflates the balloon to raise the liquid level to a certain height; when the liquid level is higher than a certain height, the air pump deflates the balloon to lower the liquid level to a certain height, thereby achieving the effect of recycling.

Claims

1. A building underground space seismic energy conversion and utilization device, characterized in that, The device comprises a box, magnetic fluid, spring, balloon, air pump and annular permanent magnet, the top of the box is provided with a spiral pipe, the inner cavity of the spiral pipe is communicated with the inner cavity of the box, the annular permanent magnet is sleeved on the spiral pipe, the bottom of the box is connected with the upper end of the spring, the lower end of the spring is fixed on the building underground space, the box is filled with the magnetic fluid, the balloon is located in the inner cavity of the box, the air inlet of the balloon is communicated with the outlet of the air pump, the lower part of the box is provided with an electrode for leading out induced current, sponge gaskets are arranged between adjacent annular permanent magnets for isolation, the box is provided with controllable valves for lubricating liquid pouring and leading out, vacuumizing and magnetic fluid pouring.

2. The building subspace seismic energy conversion and utilization apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The lower end of the spring is welded with the reinforcing mesh of the building underground space, and the spring is welded on the longitudinal connecting rod.

3. The building subspace seismic energy conversion utilization apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, The top of the box is provided with spiral pipes at equal intervals.

4. A method of operating a building subspace seismic energy conversion utilization apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, The method comprises the following steps: (1) according to the design drawing of the building, the specific installation position of the device in the building underground space is determined; (2) the size of each component of the device and the distance between the springs are adjusted according to the building condition; (3) the electrode plate, balloon and air pump are installed on the box, wherein the electrode plate is cast together with the box and remains in the box, the balloon is inserted into the box through the reserved hole in the bottom of the box, the reserved hole is a threaded hole, and the air pump is screwed onto the reserved hole; (4) the valve is installed on the box, the electrode sheet is embedded at the specified height of the valve, the wire of the electrode sheet is connected to the air pump to control the operation of the air pump; the electrode plate and the air pump are connected in series to supply power to the air pump; (5) the lubricant is poured into the box through the valve, and the box is shaken to make the lubricant evenly coated to reduce the friction work of the magnetic fluid; (6) the excess lubricant is led out, and the air is continuously pumped to achieve a vacuum state in the box, further, the magnetic fluid is injected into the box, and the vacuum state in the box is maintained; the valve is closed and the sealing property is ensured; (7) the annular permanent magnet is sleeved on the spiral pipe connected with the box, and sponge gaskets are sleeved between the annular magnets for isolation; (8) the basement formwork is erected, the bottom plate reinforcing steel is arranged, the spring and the longitudinal connecting rod are welded to form a spring longitudinal connecting rod combined device; (9) the spring longitudinal connecting rod combined device is welded with the reinforcing mesh, after the welding of the spring device of the whole layer is completed, the bottom plate concrete is poured; (10) when the concrete strength reaches the design strength, the formwork is removed, and the exposed part of the box and the spring longitudinal connecting rod combined device is welded, the wires of the electrode plates are connected in series, the cable pipeline is laid to form a power supply line, the maintenance door is set, the outlet line is established to form an electricity circuit for use in earthquake; (11) when the earthquake occurs, the box and the magnetic fluid produce relative displacement, since the spiral pipe is sleeved with the annular magnet, when the magnetic fluid flows into the spiral pipe, the magnetic induction lines of the annular magnet are cut, and the induced electromotive force is generated, the induced current is led out through the electrode and connected with the circuit in step (10), the conversion and utilization of earthquake energy are realized. (12) When the earthquake stops, the device can automatically adjust the height of the magnetic fluid liquid level, so that the liquid level returns to a certain height to ensure secondary use; because the magnetic fluid has conductivity, the change of the liquid level of the magnetic fluid can control the opening and closing of the two groups of electrode pieces on the valve; when the liquid level is lower than a certain height, the air pump inflates the balloon to raise the liquid level to a certain height; when the liquid level is higher than a certain height, the air pump deflates the balloon to lower the liquid level to a certain height, thereby achieving the effect of recycling.

5. The operating method of claim 4, wherein, In step (7), a sponge gasket is sleeved between the annular magnets for isolation.

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