System and method for generating power by utilizing gravitational potential energy of high mountain

Abstract

The system comprises a mountaintop loading station, a transmission system, a power generator device, a mountainfoot receiving station and the like, gravitational potential energy is generated through downward sliding of earth and stone, a power generator is driven to generate power, and efficient and sustainable energy conversion is achieved. The method has the advantages of rich resources, environmental protection, sustainability, high efficiency, stability, economy, feasibility and the like, and a new technical solution is provided for the field of renewable energy power generation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of renewable energy technology, and in particular to a system and method for generating electricity by utilizing the gravitational potential energy of natural terrain (such as mountains). Background Art

[0002] The earth has a gravitational effect on objects. The greater the mass and density of an object, the greater the gravitational force it is subject to. Traditionally, hydropower is one of the main ways to convert the gravitational potential energy of water flow into electrical energy. However, water resources are not unlimited and are unevenly distributed, so it is particularly important to find new ways to generate electricity from renewable energy. Considering that the density of natural materials such as stone and soil is much greater than that of water, the gravitational potential energy they contain is theoretically richer. At present, there are no public reports showing that any country or individual has used the gravitational potential energy of mountain soil and rocks to generate electricity. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a system and method for generating electricity using the gravitational potential energy of high mountains. The system includes a mountain top loading station, a transmission system, a generator device and a mountain foot receiving station. The gravitational potential energy is generated by the sliding of earth and stone to drive the generator to generate electricity, thereby realizing efficient and sustainable energy conversion.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A system for generating electricity using high mountain gravitational potential energy, comprising: a mountain top loading station, a transmission system, a generator device and a mountain foot receiving station;

[0006] The mountain top loading station is used to load earth and stone into the hopper, the transmission system is used to transmit the hopper from the mountain top loading station to the foot of the mountain receiving station, the generator device is located in the middle of the transmission system or near the foot of the mountain receiving station, and is used to convert the kinetic energy generated by the sliding of earth and stone into electrical energy, and the foot of the mountain receiving station is used to unload the earth and stone in the hopper and return the empty hopper to the mountain top loading station through a circulation mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, the transmission system for small-scale power generation uses wire ropes and hoppers as transmission media, and the transmission system for large-scale power generation uses rails and mine cars as transmission media.

[0008] Furthermore, the foot-of-the-mountain receiving station is provided with an unloading device and a circulation mechanism, wherein the unloading device is used to unload earth and stone in the hopper, and the circulation mechanism is used to return the empty hopper to the mountaintop loading station.

[0009] A method for generating electricity using high mountain gravitational potential energy, comprising the following steps:

[0010] a. Load earth and stone into the hopper at the mountain top loading station;

[0011] b. Small power generation: The hopper is transferred from the top loading station to the bottom receiving station via steel wire rope; Large power generation: The mine car is transferred from the top loading station to the bottom receiving station via rails

[0012] c. Use a generator device to convert the kinetic energy generated by the sliding of earth and rock into electrical energy in the middle of the transmission system or near the receiving station at the foot of the mountain;

[0013] d. Unload the earth and stone in the hopper at the receiving station at the foot of the mountain;

[0014] e. Return the empty hopper to the hilltop loading station via a circulation mechanism and repeat steps a to d.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0016] 1. Rich resources: Using mountain soil and rocks as a power source, the earth's mountain resources are rich and almost not restricted by region;

[0017] 2. Environmentally friendly and sustainable: no need to consume fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and comply with the development trend of green energy;

[0018] 3. Efficient and stable: Through optimized design and automated control, efficient and stable energy output can be achieved;

[0019] 4. Economic feasibility: Compared with traditional power generation methods, high mountain gravity potential energy power generation has lower construction and operation costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a system structure diagram of a system for generating electricity using high mountain gravitational potential energy according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, 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 part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the invented product is usually placed when used. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging" and the like do not mean that the components must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "plurality" means at least 2.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] Example:

[0027] 1. System composition:

[0028] Mountain top loading station 10: used to load earth and stone into a hopper or a mine car, which is connected to the transmission system through a connecting device;

[0029] Transmission system 20: The transmission system for small power generation uses steel wire ropes and hoppers as the transmission medium, while the transmission system for large power generation uses rails and mine cars as the transmission medium. One end is fixed at the loading station on the top of the mountain, and the other end extends to the receiving station at the foot of the mountain. A special hopper is mounted on the steel wire rope, and a mine car runs on the track for loading earth and stone;

[0030] Generator device 30: located in the middle of the transmission system or near the receiving station at the foot of the mountain, it converts the kinetic energy generated by the sliding of earth and stone into electrical energy through a mechanical transmission device (such as a pulley block, gear box, etc.);

[0031] The receiving station 40 at the foot of the mountain is used to unload the earth and stone in the hopper or the mine car, and return the empty hopper to the loading station at the top of the mountain through a circulation mechanism (setting up a circular track, a slope or a lifting device that uses gravity to return).

[0032] Working principle:

[0033] Hilltop loading station:

[0034] The loading station has an earth and rock storage area and loading equipment;

[0035] The loading device can use automated equipment such as a mechanical arm or a forklift to load the earth and stone into the hopper or mine car;

[0036] Transmission system:

[0037] One end of the wire rope (or track) is fixed to the loading station at the top of the mountain, and the other end extends to the receiving station at the foot of the mountain;

[0038] The hopper or mine car can slide down with it to the receiving station at the foot of the mountain.

[0039] Generator device:

[0040] The generator installation is located midway in the transmission system or near the receiving station at the foot of the mountain;

[0041] The kinetic energy generated by the sliding of earth and stone is converted into electrical energy through mechanical transmission devices (such as pulleys, gear boxes, etc.);

[0042] Foot of the mountain receiving station:

[0043] The receiving station is equipped with unloading devices and circulation mechanisms.

[0044] The unloading device can use automated equipment such as a mechanical arm or a discharge port to unload the earth and stone in the hopper or mine car;

[0045] The circulation mechanism may be a circular track, a gravity return ramp, or a lifting device to return the empty hopper to the mountaintop loading station;

[0046] Earthwork recovery and reuse:

[0047] Set up a soil and rock recycling area at the receiving station at the foot of the mountain;

[0048] The earth and stone after unloading shall be screened and classified, and the earth and stone that meets the requirements can be used for loading again.

[0049] The present invention and its embodiments are described above, and such description is not restrictive. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if ordinary technicians in the field are inspired by it, without departing from the purpose of the invention, they can design a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution without creativity, which should belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A system for generating electricity using high mountain gravitational potential energy, characterized in that: include: mountaintop loading station, transmission system, generator installation and foothill receiving station; The mountaintop loading station is used to load earth and stone into the hopper, the transmission system is used to transmit the hopper from the mountaintop loading station to the foot of the mountain receiving station, the generator device is located in the middle of the transmission system or near the foot of the mountain receiving station, and is used to convert the kinetic energy generated by the sliding of earth and stone into electrical energy, the foot of the mountain receiving station is used to unload the earth and stone in the hopper, and return the empty hopper to the mountaintop loading station through a circulation mechanism.

2. The system for generating electricity using high mountain gravitational potential energy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission system of small power generation uses wire rope and hopper as transmission medium, while the transmission system of large power generation uses rail and mine car as transmission medium.

3. The system for generating electricity using high mountain gravitational potential energy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foot of the mountain receiving station is provided with an unloading device and a circulation mechanism. The unloading device is used to unload the earth and stone in the hopper, and the circulation mechanism is used to return the empty hopper to the mountain top loading station.

4. A method for generating electricity using high mountain gravitational potential energy according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: a. Load earth and rock into the hopper at the mountaintop loading station; b. Small power generation: The hopper is transported from the top loading station to the bottom receiving station via a steel wire rope; Large power generation: The mine car is transported from the top loading station to the bottom receiving station via a rail. c. Use a generator device to convert the kinetic energy generated by the sliding of earth and rock into electrical energy midway through the transmission system or near the receiving station at the foot of the mountain; d. Unloading earth and rock from the hopper at the receiving station at the foot of the mountain; e. Return the empty hopper to the hilltop loading station via a circulation mechanism and repeat steps a to d.

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