A generator that uses ocean currents to generate electricity

Abstract

The present invention provides a generator that uses ocean currents to generate electricity, and relates to the field of generator equipment. The generator that uses ocean currents to generate electricity includes a box body, wherein a horizontal plate is provided in the box body, and the horizontal plate divides the inner part of the box body into an upper and lower space. The left side of the box body is connected to a water inlet pipe, and the right side of the box body is connected to a drain pipe. A vertical plate is provided in the upper space. The generator that uses ocean currents to generate electricity, by opening a water inlet hole in the water inlet pipe and sleeved with a cleaning ring on the adjacent water inlet hole, thereby preventing large garbage from entering the water inlet pipe, and then by rotating the roller, the cleaning ring polishes the surface of the water inlet pipe during the rotation, thereby playing a cleaning role. The cooperation of a piston plate, a rubber nozzle, an insert rod and a through groove drives seawater to flow in the box body, thereby causing the slide to pass through the U-shaped magnet to generate current. In this way, the purpose of power generation is achieved. The cooperation of the above components can avoid the influence of garbage in the sea on the power generation equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of generator equipment, and in particular to a generator that utilizes ocean currents to generate electricity. Background Art

[0002] New energy generally refers to renewable energy developed and utilized on the basis of new technologies, including solar energy, biomass energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, wave energy, ocean current energy and tidal energy, as well as thermal circulation between the ocean surface and deep layers. In addition, there are hydrogen energy, biogas, alcohol, methanol, etc., while coal, oil, natural gas, hydropower and other energy sources that have been widely used are called conventional energy. With the limited nature of conventional energy and the increasingly prominent environmental problems, new energy with the characteristics of environmental protection and renewable nature is increasingly receiving attention from various countries.

[0003] Ocean energy is renewable, derived from the interaction of solar radiation and the gravitational pull of celestial bodies. As long as the sun, moon, and other celestial bodies coexist with the Earth, this energy source will regenerate and remain inexhaustible. Tidal energy, a form of ocean energy, harnesses the potential energy of tidal waves hitting the coast and converts it into electricity. Traditional power generation devices pump seawater into the device, using the power of the seawater to drive the internal equipment and generate electricity.

[0004] As environmental pollution becomes increasingly severe, coastal debris, such as garbage and seaweed, is often found. However, existing generators are simple in structure, and these debris can easily get stuck inside, causing them to malfunction. Therefore, a new type of device is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (1) Technical problems solved

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a generator that utilizes ocean currents to generate electricity, which solves the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] (2) Technical solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: A generator that uses ocean currents to generate electricity, including a box body, a horizontal plate is provided in the box body, the horizontal plate divides the inner part of the box body into an upper and lower space, a water inlet pipe is connected to the left side of the box body, and a drain pipe is connected to the right side of the box body, a vertical plate is provided in the upper space, the vertical plate divides the upper space into two left and right chambers, the water inlet pipe is connected to the left chamber, and the drain pipe is connected to the right chamber, a U-shaped magnet is provided at the top of the vertical plate, a horizontal bar is provided in the middle of the U-shaped magnet, the horizontal bar passes through the left and right chambers, the horizontal bar body is slidably fitted with a slide, the slide is wrapped with a wire, and the wire extends outside the box body.

[0009] Preferably, a piston plate is slidably fitted in the left chamber, the piston plate is provided with a plurality of holes, a rubber nozzle is provided at the bottom of the piston plate and directly below the holes, a spring is connected to the piston plate and the bottom of the inner wall of the left chamber, a plug rod is connected to the top of the inner wall of the left chamber and directly above the rubber nozzle, the lower end of the plug rod is conical, a through groove is provided on the rod body, and the upper part of the left chamber is connected to the upper part of the right chamber.

[0010] Preferably, a piston plate 2 is slidably fitted in the right chamber, a plurality of holes are opened in the piston plate 2, a rubber nozzle 2 is provided on the top of the piston plate 2 and directly above the holes, a spring is connected between the piston plate 2 and the top of the inner wall of the right chamber, a plug rod 2 is connected in the right chamber and directly below the rubber nozzle 2, the upper end of the plug rod 2 is conical, and the structure of the plug rod 2 is the same as that of the plug rod 1.

[0011] Preferably, the piston plate 1 rises due to the influx of seawater, stretching the spring. When the insertion rod 1 passes through the rubber mouth 1, the seawater flows to the top of the piston plate 1 through the through groove 1. At this time, the spring contracts to make the piston plate 1 move away from the insertion rod 1. As the piston plate 1 rises again, the seawater originally retained above the piston plate 1 is pressed into the right chamber. The process of seawater entering the right chamber drives the slide to move.

[0012] Preferably, the water inlet pipe body is provided with a plurality of water inlet holes at equal angles around the axis, and a cleaning ring is connected between adjacent water inlet holes. Seawater flows into the water inlet pipe through the water inlet holes, and a roller is pivotally connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the water inlet pipe. The lower end of the roller extends to the bottom of the water inlet pipe, and the roller is in contact with the cleaning ring.

[0013] Preferably, a conical block is connected to the water inlet pipe, the conical block is located above the cleaning ring, a trigger switch is provided in the water inlet pipe, the trigger switch is located above the conical block, and a plurality of leakage holes are opened in the conical block.

[0014] Preferably, a floating rod is provided at the bottom of the box.

[0015] Preferably, the cross-section of the rubber nozzle is trapezoidal, a through passage is provided at the center of the rubber nozzle, and inner walls of the passage of the rubber nozzle are in conflict with each other.

[0016] (3) Beneficial effects

[0017] The present invention provides a generator that utilizes ocean currents to generate electricity. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This generator, which harnesses ocean currents for power generation, features an inlet opening in the water pipe and a cleaning ring positioned adjacent to the opening to prevent large debris from entering. The rotating drum then causes the cleaning ring to polish the surface of the pipe, thereby cleaning it. A piston plate, a rubber nozzle, a rod, and a through-slot work together to drive seawater through the casing, forcing a sliding vane through a U-shaped magnet to generate current, thereby generating electricity. This coordinated assembly prevents the impact of marine debris on the generator equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the sliding structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rod structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water inlet pipe structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the local structure of the water inlet pipe of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water inlet pipe of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the piston plate of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1 box body, 11 horizontal plate, 12 vertical plate, 2 float rod, 3 piston plate 1, 31 rubber nozzle 1, 32 plug rod 1, 321 through groove 1, 4 piston plate 2, 41 rubber nozzle 2, 42 plug rod 2, 5 spring, 6 U-shaped magnet, 7 horizontal bar, 71 slide, 72 wire, 8 drain pipe, 9 water inlet pipe, 91 water inlet hole, 92 cleaning ring, 93 tapered block, 94 trigger switch, 95 roller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The embodiment of the present invention provides a generator for generating electricity by utilizing ocean currents, such as Figure 1-8 As shown, the box body 1 includes a horizontal plate 11 welded inside the box body 1, which divides the interior of the box body 1 into upper and lower spaces. A water inlet pipe 9 is fixedly installed on the left side of the box body 1, and a drain pipe 8 is fixedly installed on the right side of the box body 1. A vertical plate 12 is welded in the upper space, which divides the upper space into left and right chambers. The upper part of the left chamber is connected to the upper part of the right chamber.

[0029] The water inlet pipe 9 is connected to the left chamber, the drain pipe 8 is connected to the right chamber, and a U-shaped magnet 6 is fixedly installed at the top of the vertical plate 12 and located at the connection point between the left and right chambers. A crossbar 7 is provided in the middle of the U-shaped magnet 6, and the crossbar 7 passes through the left and right chambers. The end of the crossbar 7 is welded to the inner wall of the box body 1. The crossbar 7 is slidably fitted with a slide 71, and the slide 71 is wrapped with a wire 72, and the wire 72 extends to the outside of the box body 1. The seawater is automatically poured into the water inlet pipe 9 by the ocean current, driving the slide 71 to move the wire 72. When the slide 71 passes the U-shaped magnet, the wire cuts the magnetic flux lines to generate current. Since this is a conventional technical means, it will not be described in detail.

[0030] A piston plate 3 slidably fits within the left chamber. This plate has multiple holes. A rubber nozzle 31 is fixedly mounted to the bottom of the plate, directly below the holes. A spring 5 is welded to the piston plate 3 and the bottom of the left chamber's inner wall. A rod 32 is welded to the top of the left chamber's inner wall, directly above the rubber nozzle 31. Rod 32 has a tapered lower end and a through slot 321 defined in its shaft.

[0031] A piston plate 2 (4) slidably engages within the right chamber. Piston plate 2 (4) is provided with multiple holes. A rubber nozzle (41) is fixedly mounted on the top of piston plate 2, directly above the holes. A spring (5) is welded to the top of piston plate 2 (4) and the inner wall of the right chamber. A rod (42) is fixedly mounted within the right chamber, directly below rubber nozzle (41). Its upper end is tapered. Rod (42) is structurally identical to rod (32).

[0032] The rubber nozzle 1 (31) is trapezoidal in cross section, with a through passageway located in the center. The inner walls of the passageway of the rubber nozzle 1 (31) abut against each other. The rubber nozzle 1 (31) seals the hole in the piston plate 1 (3), thus blocking the seawater.

[0033] During operation, seawater enters the left chamber through the water inlet pipe 9, pushing piston plate 3. The influx of seawater causes piston plate 3 to rise, stretching spring 5. Once it rises to a certain height, rod 32 passes through rubber nozzle 31, allowing seawater to flow through slot 321 onto the top of piston plate 3. As seawater flows through piston plate 31, its thrust is lost, causing spring 5 to contract and push piston plate 3 downward, pulling rod 32 out of rubber nozzle 31. Some seawater remains above piston plate 3.

[0034] Then, the seawater continues to flow in, causing the piston plate 3 to rise again. The seawater originally trapped above the piston plate 3 is pressed into the right chamber as the piston plate 3 rises again. As the seawater enters the right chamber from the left chamber, it drives the slide 71 from left to right.

[0035] After the seawater enters the right chamber, the piston plate 2 4 sinks due to the increase in weight, the pin 2 is inserted into the rubber nozzle 2 41, and the seawater flows out through the piston plate 2 4 and out along the drain pipe 8. As the weight of the piston plate 2 4 decreases, it rises again under the action of the spring 5.

[0036] A long spring is welded to the left side of slide 7, which is encased in crossbar 7. The end of the long spring, away from slide 7, is welded to the inner wall of housing 1. As can be seen, after slide 71 reaches its rightmost end, it is pulled back into the left chamber by the long spring, resetting slide 71. As this is a conventional technique, the long spring is not described in detail and is not shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0037] The water inlet pipe 9 is sealed at the bottom and has multiple inlet holes 91 formed at equal angles around its axis. A cleaning ring 92 is positioned between adjacent inlet holes 91. The cleaning ring 92 is rotatable. Seawater flows into the water inlet pipe 9 through the inlet holes 91, which block any large debris in the water.

[0038] Regular cleaning of the area around water inlet 91 is necessary to prevent the growth of shellfish. Therefore, a roller 95 is pivotally connected to the bottom of the inner wall of water inlet pipe 9. The lower end of roller 95 extends below water inlet pipe 9, where it contacts a cleaning ring 92. To clean, maintenance personnel simply dive into the water and rotate roller 95. This rotates cleaning ring 92, which then polishes the surface of water inlet 91.

[0039] A conical block 93 is clamped in the water inlet pipe 9, and the conical block 93 is located above the cleaning ring 92. A trigger switch 94 is fixedly installed in the water inlet pipe 9, and the trigger switch 94 is located above the conical block 93. The conical block 93 is provided with multiple leakage holes.

[0040] Small pieces of trash enter the water inlet pipe 9 and are intercepted by the conical block 93. As the amount of trash increases, the leak in the conical block 93 gradually becomes blocked. At this time, seawater enters the water inlet pipe 9 and impacts the conical block 93, causing it to fall off and contact the trigger switch 94. The trigger switch 94 closes, transmitting a signal to the computer terminal, alerting maintenance personnel to come and clean it.

[0041] A floating rod 2 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the box 1. The floating rod 2 is inserted into a fixed object such as rocks or concrete on the shore to stabilize the entire device.

[0042] In summary, this generator, which utilizes ocean currents for power generation, prevents large amounts of trash from entering the water inlet pipe 9 by providing a water inlet hole 91 in the water inlet pipe 9 and installing a cleaning ring adjacent to the water inlet hole 91. The cleaning ring 91 then rotates with the help of a roller 95, polishing the surface of the water inlet pipe 9 during rotation, thereby cleaning it. The piston plate 3, rubber nozzle 31, insert rod 32, and through slot 321 cooperate to drive seawater to flow within the housing 1, thereby forcing the slide 7 through the U-shaped magnet to generate current. This achieves the purpose of power generation. The coordination of these components prevents the impact of marine debris on the power generation equipment.

[0043] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A generator for generating electricity using ocean currents, characterized in that: The invention comprises a box body (1), wherein a horizontal plate (11) is provided in the box body (1), and the horizontal plate (11) divides the interior of the box body (1) into an upper space and a lower space. The left side of the box body (1) is connected to a water inlet pipe (9), and the right side of the box body (1) is connected to a drain pipe (8). A vertical plate (12) is provided in the upper space, and the vertical plate (12) divides the upper space into a left and a right chamber. The water inlet pipe (9) is connected to the left chamber, and the drain pipe (8) is connected to the right chamber. A U-shaped magnet (6) is provided at the top of the vertical plate (12), and a horizontal bar (7) is provided in the middle of the U-shaped magnet (6). The horizontal bar (7) passes through the left and right chambers. The horizontal bar (7) is slidably matched with a slide (71), and the slide (71) is wound with a wire (72). The wire (72) extends to the outside of the box body (1). A piston plate (3) is slidably fitted in the left chamber, the piston plate (3) is provided with a plurality of holes, a rubber nozzle (31) is provided at the bottom of the piston plate (3) and directly below the holes, a spring (5) is connected between the piston plate (3) and the bottom of the inner wall of the left chamber, a plug rod (32) is connected to the top of the inner wall of the left chamber and directly above the rubber nozzle (31), the lower end of the plug rod (32) is tapered, a through slot (321) is provided on the rod body of the plug rod (32), and the upper part of the left chamber is connected to the upper part of the right chamber; A second piston plate (4) is slidably fitted in the right chamber, and a plurality of holes are provided in the second piston plate (4). A second rubber nozzle (41) is provided at the top of the second piston plate (4) and directly above the holes. A spring (5) is connected between the second piston plate (4) and the top of the inner wall of the right chamber. A second insertion rod (42) is connected in the right chamber and directly below the second rubber nozzle (41). The upper end of the second insertion rod (42) is conical, and the structure of the second insertion rod (42) is the same as that of the first insertion rod (32). The piston plate (3) rises due to the influx of seawater, stretching the spring (5). When the insertion rod (32) passes through the rubber mouth (31), the seawater flows to the top of the piston plate (3) through the through groove (321). At this time, the spring (5) contracts to make the piston plate (3) move away from the insertion rod (32). As the piston plate (3) rises again, the seawater originally retained above the piston plate (3) is pressed into the right chamber. The seawater drives the slide (71) to move during the process of entering the right chamber.

2. The generator for generating electricity by utilizing ocean currents according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (9) is provided with a plurality of water inlet holes (91) at equal angles around the axis, and a cleaning ring (92) is connected between adjacent water inlet holes (91). Seawater flows into the water inlet pipe (9) through the water inlet holes (91). A roller (95) is pivotally connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the water inlet pipe (9), and the lower end of the roller (95) extends to the bottom of the water inlet pipe (9), and the roller (95) contacts the cleaning ring (92).

3. The generator for generating electricity by utilizing ocean currents according to claim 2, characterized in that: A conical block (93) is connected to the water inlet pipe (9), and the conical block (93) is located above the cleaning ring (92). A trigger switch (94) is provided in the water inlet pipe (9), and the trigger switch (94) is located above the conical block (93). The conical block (93) is provided with a plurality of leakage holes.

4. The generator for generating electricity by utilizing ocean currents according to claim 3, characterized in that: A floating rod (2) is provided at the bottom of the box body (1), and the upper end of the floating rod (2) extends into the lower space of the box body (1).

5. The generator for generating electricity by utilizing ocean currents according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cross section of the rubber nozzle 1 (31) is trapezoidal, a through passage is provided at the center of the rubber nozzle 1 (31), and the inner walls of the passage of the rubber nozzle 1 (31) are in conflict with each other.

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