A gravity potential energy recovery device driven by a string of beads floating ball

Abstract

A kind of gravity potential energy recovery device of bead type floating ball drive, including support and floating ball string chain, the support is provided with runner and pipeline, the runner is rotatably connected with support by rotating shaft, the outer wall of runner is evenly distributed with paw, the inside of pipeline is full of liquid medium, the bottom of pipeline is provided with import end cap, the import end cap is opened in import, the channel made of soft silica gel material is arranged in the import, the upper portion of pipeline is provided with outlet, the outlet corresponds with runner, the floating ball string chain is sequentially connected by multiple floating balls by connecting structure, the floating ball string chain is arranged in the inside of pipeline, and from below to top along the extension direction of pipeline, the upper portion of floating ball string chain is stretched out after the outlet of pipeline, around the upper outer edge of runner, and cooperate with the paw of runner, the lower portion of floating ball string chain enters pipeline by import, channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fluid machinery and gravitational potential energy utilization technology, and in particular to a gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float. Background Technology

[0002] Existing gravitational potential energy recovery devices mostly rely on the work done by a heavy object falling from a fixed height difference. The structural design suffers from a single energy utilization path and low energy conversion efficiency. Some potential energy devices that use floats are mostly single independent float structures, which cannot achieve continuous and stable power output. Moreover, the floats are mostly spherical structures. In a liquid environment, the floats need to overcome the viscous resistance of the liquid, their own weight, and the static pressure of the liquid column above when they rise. Therefore, the floats are prone to jamming and excessive buoyancy loss during the circulation process, making it difficult to achieve continuous and stable gravitational potential energy recovery and utilization. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a beaded float-driven gravity potential energy recovery device that has a reasonable structural design, can achieve continuous and stable power output, and reduces buoyancy loss during float circulation.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention, a gravity potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float, is as follows: It includes a support and a float chain. A rotating wheel and a pipe are mounted on the support. The rotating wheel is rotatably connected to the support via a rotating shaft. The outer wall of the rotating wheel has evenly distributed teeth. The pipe is filled with a liquid medium. An inlet end cap is provided at the bottom of the pipe, with an inlet in the end cap. A duct made of soft silicone material is provided in the inlet. An outlet is provided at the top of the pipe, corresponding to the rotating wheel. The float chain is formed by connecting multiple floats end-to-end via a connecting structure. The float chain passes through the inside of the pipe and extends from bottom to top along the pipe's extension direction. The upper part of the float chain extends out through the outlet of the pipe, wraps around the upper outer edge of the rotating wheel, and engages with the teeth of the rotating wheel. The lower part of the float chain enters the pipe through the inlet and the duct.

[0005] Furthermore, the float includes an integrally formed head, sidewall, and tail. The head is a convex arc surface, the sidewall is a straight surface, and the tail is provided with an arc-shaped groove. Adjacent floats are connected end to end, and the tail of the previous float is connected to the head of the next float via a connecting structure.

[0006] Furthermore, the connection structure includes a first connecting ring disposed in the arc-shaped groove of the preceding float, a second connecting ring disposed at the head of the following float, and the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring being connected by a third connecting ring or a rope.

[0007] Furthermore, the connection structure is a universal joint, with the tail of the first float connected to the head of the second float via the universal joint.

[0008] Furthermore, a groove is formed between the arc-shaped groove at the tail of the preceding float and the head of the following float, and the groove engages with the teeth on the outer wall of the wheel.

[0009] Furthermore, the duct is provided with a flared opening at the inlet.

[0010] Furthermore, a return branch pipe is provided on the side of the pipeline away from the impeller. The upper part of the return branch pipe is connected to the outlet, and the lower part of the return branch pipe is connected to the lower part of the pipeline.

[0011] Furthermore, a liquid accumulation tank is provided on the support, the upper part of the liquid accumulation tank corresponds to the rotating wheel, and one side of the liquid accumulation tank is connected to the inlet.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the beaded float-driven gravitational potential energy recovery device of the present invention are: 1. This device uses multiple floats connected end to end to form a beaded float chain, which allows the floats to move continuously upward along the pipe. After extending out of the pipe, they cooperate with the impeller and fall downward under the action of gravity, thereby driving the impeller to rotate and achieving continuous and stable power output. Second, the float adopts an integrated design with a rounded head, straight side walls, and an arc-shaped groove at the tail, which effectively reduces the shape resistance of the float when it rises in the liquid and allows adjacent floats to smoothly turn with the wheel. Third, a duct made of soft silicone is installed at the pipe inlet, which not only allows the float chain to enter the pipe smoothly, but also cooperates with the float seal to achieve a low-friction dynamic seal, reducing the leakage of liquid medium in the pipe and reducing liquid pressure loss. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a beaded float-driven gravitational potential energy recovery device according to the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two floats connected in series; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part B.

[0014] In the diagram, 1. Support; 2. Rotary wheel; 21. Clamping tooth; 3. Pipe; 31. Inlet end cap; 32. Inlet; 33. Duct; 34. Outlet; 35. Trumpet mouth; 4. Float chain; 41. Float; 411. Head; 412. Side wall; 413. Tail; 414. Arc-shaped groove; 415. First connecting ring; 416. Second connecting ring; 417. Third connecting ring; 418. Clamping groove; 5. Return branch pipe; 6. Liquid collection tank; 7. Outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with specific examples. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote elements with the same or similar functions throughout. However, it should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. To better illustrate this embodiment, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable for those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0016] It should be noted that the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "set," "equipped with," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral construction; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two mechanisms, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0017] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the mechanism or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0018] To further illustrate the content, features, and effects of this invention, the invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples, but this should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0019] This invention relates to a gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float, such as... Figure 1 — Figure 4As shown, the system includes a support 1 and a float chain 4. The support 1 is equipped with a rotating wheel 2 and a pipe 3. The rotating wheel 2 is rotatably connected to the support 1 via a rotating shaft. The outer wall of the rotating wheel 2 is evenly distributed with teeth 21. The pipe 3 is filled with a liquid medium. The bottom of the pipe 3 is equipped with an inlet end cap 31. An inlet 32 ​​is opened in the inlet end cap 31. A duct 33 made of soft silicone material is provided in the inlet 32. An outlet 34 is provided at the upper part of the pipe 3. The outlet 34 corresponds to the rotating wheel 2. The float chain 4 is formed by connecting multiple floats 41 one after the other through a connecting structure. The float chain 4 passes through the inside of the pipe 3 and extends from bottom to top along the extension direction of the pipe 3. The upper part of the float chain 4 extends out through the outlet 34 of the pipe 3, passes around the outer edge of the rotating wheel 2, and cooperates with the teeth 21 of the rotating wheel 2. The lower part of the float chain 4 enters the pipe 3 through the inlet (32) and the duct 33.

[0020] Furthermore, the float 41 includes an integrally formed head 411, sidewall 412, and tail 413. The head 411 is a convex arc surface, the sidewall 412 is a straight surface, and the tail 413 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 414. Adjacent floats 41 are connected end to end, and the tail 413 of the previous float 41 is connected to the head 411 of the next float 41 via a connecting structure. The arc-shaped head 411 can reduce the resistance of the float 41 rising in the liquid medium. When the float 41 exits the pipe 3 and passes around the rotor 2, the matching structure of the arc-shaped groove 414 and the convex arc head can also allow adjacent floats to smoothly turn with the rotor without the problem of jamming or bending.

[0021] Furthermore, the connection structure includes a first connecting ring 415 disposed in the arcuate groove 414 of the preceding float 41, and a second connecting ring 416 disposed in the head 411 of the following float 41. The first connecting ring 415 and the second connecting ring 416 are connected by a third connecting ring 417 or a rope.

[0022] Furthermore, the connection structure is a universal joint, and the tail 413 of the first float 41 is connected to the head 411 of the second float 41 via the universal joint.

[0023] Furthermore, a groove 418 is formed between the arc-shaped groove 414 at the tail 413 of the preceding float 41 and the head 411 of the following float 41. The groove 418 engages with the teeth 21 on the outer wall of the rotor 2. After the teeth 21 engage with the groove 418, they can reliably drive the rotor 2 to rotate, ensuring stable power output.

[0024] Furthermore, the duct 33 is provided with a flared opening 35 at the inlet 32. The flared opening 35 can guide the float chain 4 entering the inlet 32, facilitating the smooth entry of the float 41 into the duct 33. The duct 33, made of soft silicone, can fit against the outer wall of the float 41 when it passes through, reducing the leakage of liquid from the inlet in the pipe 3, while not hindering the continuous movement of the float chain 4.

[0025] Furthermore, a return branch pipe 5 is provided on the side of the pipe 3 away from the impeller 2. The upper part of the return branch pipe 5 is connected to the outlet 34, and the lower part of the return branch pipe 5 is connected to the lower part of the pipe 3. The return branch pipe 5 is also filled with liquid medium and is connected to the liquid level in the pipe 3. When the float 41 extends from the outlet 34, some of the liquid medium carried out can flow back to the lower part of the pipe 3 through the return branch pipe 5, maintaining the stability of the liquid level in the pipe 3 without the need for additional liquid replenishment.

[0026] Furthermore, a liquid collection tank 6 is provided on the support 1, the upper part of which corresponds to the impeller 2, and one side of the liquid collection tank 6 communicates with the inlet 32. When the float 41 extends from the outlet 34, it carries out some liquid medium, which drips downward into the liquid collection tank 6. The float 41 passes through the liquid collection tank 6 and carries some liquid medium back into the pipe 3, further avoiding liquid waste and maintaining a stable liquid volume in the system.

[0027] This invention discloses a gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float. The support 1 is made of welded or bolted metal profiles and serves as the mounting base for the entire device. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top of the support 1 via a bearing seat. A rotating wheel 2 is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft. The rotating wheel 2 is disc-shaped or spoke-shaped, and its outer wall has multiple teeth 21 evenly distributed along the circumference. The teeth 21 are rectangular, trapezoidal, or arc-shaped, and are used to mesh with the slots 418 on the float chain 4 for transmission. One end of the rotating shaft of the rotating wheel 2 extends outward from the support 1. As a power output terminal, it can be connected to a generator, water pump, or other working machine via a coupling. The pipe 3 is fixed to one side of the support 1. The pipe 3 can be a spirally coiled pipe or a straight pipe. If a straight pipe is used, its bottom inlet 32 ​​and upper outlet 34 need to be arc-shaped bends. The inside of the pipe 3 is filled with a liquid medium, and the upper part of the liquid medium is not higher than the outlet 34 of the pipe 3. The liquid medium can be water mixed with rust-preventive oil or mercury (if mercury is used, an outer shell 7 needs to be installed outside the entire device for sealing to prevent the volatilization of toxicity). An inlet end cap 31 is installed at the bottom of pipe 3. The inlet end cap 31 can be welded to pipe 3. An inlet 32 ​​is opened at the center of the inlet end cap 31. The diameter of the inlet 32 ​​is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the float 41 to ensure that the float can pass smoothly. A duct 33 made of soft silicone material is fixedly installed in the inlet 32. The duct 33 is a cylindrical elastic sleeve with an inner diameter equal to or slightly smaller than the maximum outer diameter of the float 41 (for example, 0.5~1.5mm smaller). The length of the duct 33 is 3-5 times the length of the float 41, so that the duct... Multiple floats 41 can enter the channel 33 simultaneously and sequentially, playing a dynamic sealing role and preventing the liquid medium in the pipe 3 from leaking out from the bottom channel 33. The float chain 4 is formed by connecting multiple floats 41 end to end in sequence through a connecting structure. The floats 4 can be made of metal, plastic or foam material, and their interior can be solid or hollow (if the liquid medium is water mixed with rust-preventive oil, the floats 4 can be hollow iron balls, solid plastic balls or solid foam balls; if the liquid medium is mercury, the floats 4 can be solid iron balls).During operation, liquid medium is injected into pipe 3 through an external water supply system. When the liquid medium in pipe 3 gradually rises to about two-thirds full, the float 41 in pipe 3, when the buoyancy, pressure, and gravitational resistance are equal, is theoretically in a static state with the liquid medium. The series of floats 41 will block the duct 33 at the bottom of the pipe. If more liquid medium is added, when the buoyancy is greater than the weight of the float 41 and the pressure and resistance of the liquid, the float 41 rises to the surface of the liquid medium. The more liquid medium there is, the greater the buoyancy of the float 41 in the liquid medium. The greater the buoyancy, the greater the upward pull. Due to the concave-convex connection of the float 41, the float chain 4 forms a column, with very little downward pressure. The float 41 connected at the end follows to replace the blockage of the duct 33, and the upper float 41 rises out of the pipe. The outlet of channel 3 extends and passes around the outer edge of the rotor 2. The groove 418 on the float chain 4 engages with the tooth 21 of the rotor 2, thereby driving the rotor 2 to rotate around the shaft. The rotor 2 outputs rotational power to the outside through the shaft. After the float chain 4 passes around the rotor 2, the float 41 outside the rotor 2 naturally falls downward under the action of gravity. The gravity of the float chain 4 located outside the rotor 2 is transmitted to the lower end of the float chain 4 through the connecting structure, which applies a downward traction force to the float 41 that is about to enter the inlet 32, assisting the float 41 to pass smoothly through the duct 33 and enter the interior of the pipe 3. Under the action of traction force, the lower end of the float chain 4 passes through the inlet 32 ​​and the duct 33 in sequence, and re-enters the bottom of the pipe 3, completing a complete cycle. This cycle repeats continuously to achieve continuous power output.

[0028] Although the embodiments of this application disclose the above-described methods, the content is merely an implementation method adopted for ease of understanding. Any person skilled in the art should understand that any modifications and changes in the form and details of the implementation can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. However, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall still be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float, characterized in that: Includes a support (1) and a float chain (4). The support (1) is equipped with a rotating wheel (2) and a pipe (3). The rotating wheel (2) is rotatably connected to the support (1) via a rotating shaft. The outer wall of the rotating wheel (2) is evenly distributed with cleats (21). The pipe (3) is filled with a liquid medium. The bottom of the pipe (3) is equipped with an inlet end cap (31). An inlet (32) is opened in the inlet end cap (31). A duct (33) made of soft silicone material is set in the inlet (32). An outlet (34) is set at the top of the pipe (3). The outlet (34) is... 4) Corresponding to the rotating wheel (2), the float chain (4) is formed by connecting multiple floats (41) end to end in sequence through a connecting structure. The float chain (4) passes through the inside of the pipe (3) and moves from bottom to top along the extension direction of the pipe (3). The upper part of the float chain (4) extends out through the outlet (34) of the pipe (3), passes around the outer edge of the rotating wheel (2), and cooperates with the locking teeth (21) of the rotating wheel (2). The lower part of the float chain (4) enters the pipe (3) through the inlet (32) and the duct (33).

2. The gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The float (41) includes an integrally formed head (411), sidewall (412) and tail (413). The head (411) is a convex arc surface, the sidewall (412) is a straight surface, and the tail (413) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (414). Adjacent floats (41) are connected end to end, and the tail (413) of the previous float (41) is connected to the head (411) of the next float (41) through a connecting structure.

3. The gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The connection structure includes a first connecting ring (415) in the arc-shaped groove (414) of the first float (41) and a second connecting ring (416) in the head (411) of the second float (41). The first connecting ring (415) and the second connecting ring (416) are connected by a third connecting ring (417) or a rope.

4. The gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The connection structure is a universal joint, and the tail (413) of the first float (41) is connected to the head (411) of the second float (41) via the universal joint.

5. The gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A groove (418) is formed between the arc-shaped groove (414) at the tail (413) of the previous float (41) and the head (411) of the next float (41), and the groove (418) engages with the teeth (21) on the outer wall of the wheel (2).

6. The gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The duct (33) is provided with a bell mouth (35) at the inlet (32).

7. The gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A return branch pipe (5) is provided on the side of the pipe (3) away from the impeller (2). The upper part of the return branch pipe (5) is connected to the outlet (34), and the lower part of the return branch pipe (5) is connected to the lower part of the pipe (3).

8. The gravitational potential energy recovery device driven by a beaded float as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support (1) is provided with a liquid collection tank (6), the upper part of which corresponds to the wheel (2), and one side of the liquid collection tank (6) is connected to the inlet (32).

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