Totally-closed wave power generation mechanism

By designing a fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism, the combined structure of energy storage, speed control and speed regulation mechanisms is used to solve the problems of seawater erosion and energy conversion instability, and a stable power output and high reliability power generation effect is achieved.

CN119933925APending Publication Date: 2025-05-06谢家文
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Application Number
CN202411229963.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-03
Publication Date
2025-05-06

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Technical Problem

Existing wave power generation devices have defects in seawater erosion and energy conversion instability, resulting in reduced motor reliability and increased maintenance costs.

Method used

A fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism is designed, using a structure that combines energy storage mechanism, speed control mechanism, speed regulation mechanism and power generation mechanism. Through components such as pendulum, ratchet gear and coil spring, mechanical energy storage, speed control and stable conversion into electrical energy is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It realizes stable power output, avoids damage to the equipment by seawater erosion, extends the service life of the equipment, and improves the reliability and power generation efficiency of the motor.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a totally-closed wave power generation mechanism and relates to the technical field of new energy. The totally-closed wave power generation mechanism comprises a shell, a sealing cover, an energy storage mechanism, a speed control mechanism, a speed regulation mechanism, a power generation mechanism and a fixing device used for installation. A pendulum bob in the energy storage mechanism swings in the first direction and the second direction along with fluctuation of waves, mechanical energy generated by swinging is transmitted to a coil spring through a ratchet shaft and other parts to be stored, and the stored mechanical energy is stably generated by the energy storage assembly under the action of the speed control mechanism and the speed regulation mechanism to be output. Stable mechanical energy is converted into electric energy through the power generation mechanism. The mechanism is simple in structure, reasonable in transmission, high in stability and unsupervised, contact between seawater and internal mechanisms is isolated, the service life of the mechanism is effectively prolonged, and a plurality of totally-closed wave power generation mechanisms can be arranged in a matrix mode to form a power generation matrix network.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of power generation devices, and in particular relates to a fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism. Background Art

[0002] As we all know, our country has vast sea areas that store unlimited ocean energy. Wave energy, as one of the ocean energies, has the characteristics of high energy density and renewability, and has very good application prospects.

[0003] The ocean contains a large amount of energy, including wave energy, tidal energy, ocean temperature difference energy, salt gradient energy, ocean current energy, etc. Tidal energy and ocean current energy have high energy density, but are too limited by time and resistance; the quality of ocean temperature difference energy and salt gradient energy is too low. Wave water particles oscillate and displace to generate potential energy. Wave energy is one of the most abundant, most common, and energy-dense energy in ocean energy, accounting for the largest proportion of ocean energy. It is estimated that the wave energy in the world's oceans reaches 70 billion kilowatts, accounting for 94% of all ocean energy.

[0004] Chinese patent 2023112081102 proposes a seawater wave generator set, which uses a cam-shaped float with a water inlet, a water outlet and a wheel cavity. The waves entering through the water inlet drive the blades in the wheel cavity to rotate, thereby converting the waves into electrical energy. However, the blades in the wheel cavity are in direct contact with seawater. Due to the long-term parasitism of seaweed and marine organisms on the blades, as well as the corrosiveness of seawater, the wheel cavity rusts, greatly reduces the rotation efficiency of the blades, reduces the reliability of the motor, and increases the maintenance cost of the entire device.

[0005] Chinese patent 2019102027213 proposes a swing power generation device that uses a gravity ball to swing horizontally and vertically to drive the gears on two shafts to rotate, thereby converting it into electrical energy. However, this invention directly converts the kinetic energy of the gravity ball into electrical energy. If the device is subjected to uneven swing, it will directly lead to unstable power generation and even energy loss, greatly reducing the reliability of the motor.

[0006] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art such as the inability to resist seawater erosion and unstable energy conversion, thereby providing a new fully enclosed generator with stable power output. Summary of the invention

[0007] A fully enclosed wave engine provided in an example of the present invention comprises: an energy storage mechanism, a speed control mechanism, a speed regulating mechanism, a power generation mechanism and a fixing device for installation, as well as a casing and a sealing cover which are connected in sequence.

[0008] Preferably, in the energy storage mechanism, the pendulum makes a circular motion in a single direction around the ratchet shaft under the action of the pawl and the ratchet gear, and the mechanical energy generated by the pendulum motion is transmitted to the coil spring through the ratchet shaft, causing the compression of the coil spring to be converted into elastic potential energy. During the coil spring release process, the coil spring box is fixed by the coil spring end and the coil spring box to drive the coil spring box to make a circular motion in the opposite direction of the ratchet gear. In this process, the elastic potential energy of the coil spring is converted into mechanical energy and transmitted to the speed control mechanism through gear shaft two.

[0009] Preferably, in the speed control mechanism, the escapement wheel, the pallet fork, the balance wheel, and the hairspring form an escapement system. The balance wheel and the hairspring generate periodic oscillations through the mechanical energy provided by the energy storage mechanism, and their energy loss is replenished by the slips of the pallet fork. The pallet fork of the escapement mechanism has two slips, one of which drives the escapement wheel to rotate, and the other plays a role in preventing the escapement wheel from reversing. The intermittent motion frequency is stable, so that the escapement mechanism can move continuously and accurately and regularly, thereby achieving the purpose of speed control. Gear 4 moves in a circular motion around a wheel axis coaxially and at the same speed as the escapement wheel, and transmits the accurate and regular mechanical energy provided by the escapement mechanism to the speed regulating mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, in the speed regulating mechanism, gear 3 and gear 2 are coaxially arranged, and gear 3 and gear 4 are meshed with each other, thereby obtaining that the linear speeds of gear 3 and gear 4 are consistent, and the angular speeds of gear 3 and gear 2 are consistent. By controlling the gear ratios of gear 3 and gear 2, and gear 3 and gear 4, the purpose of acceleration and deceleration is achieved, and low power generation efficiency caused by insufficient power or overload of the generator is prevented.

[0011] Preferably, gear one and gear two in the power generation mechanism mesh with each other, transmitting the regular and appropriate speed mechanical energy in the speed regulating mechanism to the generator, so that the generator operates to achieve the purpose of power generation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The accompanying drawings are used to provide further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used to explain the present invention together with the embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

[0013] In the attached picture: Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the swing mechanism of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the escapement mechanism of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure for the hairspring installation.

[0018] In the figure: 1. outer casing; 2. sealing cover; 3. mounting plate; 4. fifth support part; 5. pendulum; 6. pawl; 7. ratchet gear; 8. ratchet shaft; 9. fourth support part; 10. coil spring; 11. coil spring box; 12. gear shaft two; 13. escape wheel; 14. balance wheel; 15. escapement fork; 16. hairspring; 17. second support part; 18. third support part; 19. gear four; 20. gear three; 21. gear shaft one; 22. gear two; 23. first support part; 24. gear one; 25. generator. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0021] Embodiment 1, by Figure 1 , Figure 2 The present invention comprises a shell 1, a sealing cover 2 fixedly connected to the end of the shell 1, and the shell 1 and the sealing cover 2 are completely sealed to prevent seawater and air from entering the cavity.

[0022] Embodiment 2, based on embodiment 1, Figure 2 , Figure 3 The energy storage mechanism includes a pendulum 5 rotatably mounted on a fourth support portion 9, a ratchet 6 is provided inside the pendulum 5, and the ratchet 6 contacts the teeth of a ratchet gear 7; the ratchet gear 7 is fixed to one end of a ratchet shaft 8 close to a fifth support portion 4; the fifth support portion 4 is fixed to a mounting plate 3, and the mounting plate 3 is fixed inside the housing 1; A fourth support portion 9 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the middle position of the ratchet shaft 8, and the fourth support portion 9 is fixed on the mounting plate 3; a coil spring 10 is provided at the end of the ratchet shaft 8 close to the fourth support portion 9, and the ratchet shaft 8 and the inner ring end of the coil spring 10 are fixedly connected; the coil spring 10 is installed in a coil spring box 11, and the outer ring end of the coil spring 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the coil spring box 11; During operation, mechanical energy is transmitted to the coil spring box through the coil spring 10 .

[0023] Embodiment 3, based on embodiment 1, Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 It is given that the speed control mechanism includes a gear shaft 12 arranged in the housing 1, the end of the gear shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the coil spring box 11, the other end of the gear shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the gear 4 19, the end of the gear shaft 12 close to the coil spring box 11 is externally rotatably sleeved with a third support portion 18, the third support portion 18 is fixed on the mounting plate 3, the end of the gear shaft 12 close to the gear 4 19 is externally rotatably sleeved with a second support portion 17, the second support portion 17 is fixed on the mounting plate 3, and the middle of the gear shaft 12 is fixedly connected with an escape wheel 13; the escapement fork 15 is arranged on the second support portion 17, and can swing in a first direction and a second direction, the first direction being opposite to the second direction; the balance wheel 14 is arranged on the second support portion 17, and the hairspring 16 is arranged on the second support portion 17; During operation, the energy is transferred to the escape wheel 13 through the gear shaft 2 12, and the escape wheel 13 transfers the energy to the escapement fork 15. The escapement fork 15 undergoes a series of transfer actions and impacts the balance wheel 14. After the balance wheel 14 obtains the impulse, the hairspring 16 starts to oscillate periodically, and then controls the regular and continuous rotation of the escapement mechanism, thereby controlling the stable rotation of the gear shaft 2 12.

[0024] Embodiment 4, based on embodiment 1, Figure 2 It is given that the speed regulating mechanism includes a gear shaft 21 installed on the second support part 17 and the first support part 23, the first support part 23 is fixed on the mounting plate 3, the end of the gear shaft 21 close to the second support part 17 is fixedly connected to the gear three 20, the gear three 20 is meshed with the gear four 19, and the end of the gear shaft 21 close to the first support part 23 is fixedly connected to the gear two 22.

[0025] Embodiment 5, based on embodiment 1, Figure 2 It is given that the power generation mechanism includes a generator 25 fixed on the mounting plate 3, a gear 1 24 is fixed on the generator 25, and the gear 2 22 is meshed with the gear 1 24; During operation, mechanical energy is transmitted to gear 2 22 via gear shaft 2 12 , and gear 2 22 transmits the mechanical energy to gear 1 24 , and gear 1 24 drives generator 25 to rotate, thereby completing stable power generation.

[0026] The purpose of this patent is to provide a fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism with a simple structure, relatively reasonable transmission, strong stability, and unmanned supervision. It isolates the contact between seawater and internal mechanisms, effectively extending the service life of the mechanism, and multiple fully enclosed wave power generation mechanisms can be arranged in a matrix to form a power generation matrix network.

Claims

1. A fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism, characterized in that: include: Casing, sealing cover, energy storage mechanism, speed control mechanism, speed regulating mechanism, power generation mechanism and fixing device.

2. A sealing cover 2 is fixedly connected to the end of the shell 1, and the shell 1 and the sealing cover 2 are completely sealed to prevent seawater and air from entering the cavity.

3. The fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The energy storage mechanism includes a pendulum 5 rotatably mounted on a fourth support portion 9, wherein a pawl 6 is provided inside the pendulum 5, wherein the pendulum 5 can swing in a first direction and a second direction, and transfer the mechanical energy generated by the swing to the pawl 6, wherein the pawl 6 contacts with the teeth of a ratchet gear 7, wherein the pawl 6 transfers the mechanical energy to the ratchet gear 7, wherein the ratchet gear 7 is fixed to one end of a ratchet shaft 8 close to a fifth support portion 4, wherein the ratchet gear 7 transfers the mechanical energy to the coil spring 10 via the ratchet shaft 8 for storage, wherein the fifth support portion 4 is fixed to a mounting plate 3, wherein the mounting plate 3 is fixed inside the housing 1, and wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

4. A fourth support portion 9 is provided on the external fixed sleeve at the middle position of the ratchet shaft 8, and the fourth support portion 9 is fixed on the mounting plate 3; a coil spring 10 is provided at the end of the ratchet shaft 8 close to the fourth support portion 9, and the ratchet shaft 8 and the inner ring end of the spring 10 are fixedly connected; the coil spring 10 is installed in a coil spring box 11, and the outer ring end of the coil spring 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the coil spring box 11.

5. During operation, mechanical energy is transmitted to the coil spring box through the coil spring 10.

6. The fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The speed control mechanism includes a gear shaft 12 arranged in the housing 1, the end of the gear shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the coil spring box 11, the other end of the gear shaft 12 is fixedly connected to a gear 19, the end of the gear shaft 12 close to the coil spring box 11 is externally rotatably sleeved with a third support portion 18, the third support portion 18 is fixed on the mounting plate 3, the end of the gear shaft 12 close to the gear 19 is externally rotatably sleeved with a second support portion 17, the second support portion 17 is fixed on the mounting plate 3, and the middle of the gear shaft 12 is fixedly connected with an escapement wheel 13; the escapement fork 15 is arranged on the second support portion 17, and can swing in a first direction and a second direction, the first direction being opposite to the second direction; the balance wheel 14 is arranged on the second support portion 17, and the hairspring 16 is arranged on the second support portion 17.

7. During operation, mechanical energy is transferred to gear shaft 2 12 through spring box 11, gear shaft 2 12 transfers energy to escape wheel 13, escape wheel 13 transfers energy to escapement fork 15, escapement fork 15 undergoes a series of transfer actions and impacts balance wheel 14, balance wheel 14 obtains impulse and causes hairspring 16 to start periodic oscillation, and then controls the regular continuous rotation of escapement mechanism, thereby controlling gear shaft 2 12 to rotate stably.

8. The fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The speed regulating mechanism includes a gear shaft 21 installed on the second support part 17 and the first support part 23, the first support part 23 is fixed on the mounting plate 3, the end of the gear shaft 21 close to the second support part 17 is fixedly connected to a gear three 20, the gear three 20 is meshed with the gear four 19, and the end of the gear shaft 21 close to the first support part 23 is fixedly connected to a gear two 22.

9. The fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power generation mechanism includes a generator 25 fixed on the mounting plate 3, a gear 1 24 is fixed on the generator 25, and the gear 2 22 is meshed with the gear 1 24.

10. During operation, mechanical energy is transmitted to gear 2 22 via gear shaft 2 12, and gear 2 22 transmits the mechanical energy to gear 1 24, and gear 1 24 drives the generator 25 to rotate, thereby completing stable power generation.

11. The purpose of the patent of this invention is to provide a fully enclosed wave power generation mechanism with a simple structure, relatively reasonable transmission, strong stability, unmanned supervision, isolation of the contact between seawater and internal mechanism, effectively extending the service life of the mechanism, and multiple fully enclosed wave power generation mechanisms can be arranged in a matrix to form a power generation matrix network.