Gravity energy storage device

Abstract

The utility model provides a gravity energy storage device. The gravity energy storage device comprises a base shaft, an actuating arm, a return mechanism, a conveying device, a clutch (or a one-way bearing) and an energy storage module, wherein the actuating arm is pivoted to the base shaft and can move freely; the return mechanism is combined with the actuating arm; when the actuating arm is located at a first position (or an initial position), loads the gravity of the weight and moves towards a second position in the lower direction, the actuating arm drives the basic shaft and the energy storage module to move (or rotate), so that the energy storage module generates an energy storage effect; and after the weight leaves the actuating arm, the restoring mechanism forces the actuating arm to return to the first position, so that a gravity energy storage and circulating power mechanism is formed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a structural design of a gravity energy storage device, and in particular to a technology that uses the gravity of a movable arm load weight to generate movement and drive an energy storage module to generate energy storage effect. Background Art

[0002] It is a well-known technique to use gravity to generate rotational motion to drive the movement of a mechanism. For example, Taiwan Patent No. TW97141343 "Gravity Rotation Power Device" and Patent No. TW94221804 "Power Generation Device" provide typical embodiments.

[0003] This type of gravity rotating device uses a fluid extraction device to inject fluid into a container to drive the rotating rod to rotate, generating power to drive the transmission mechanism to move; or uses a power input device with a gear combination rack structure to drive the gravity pressurizing device and linkage components to output power.

[0004] Conventional technology also discloses the technology of immersing a machine body or a moving mechanism in a fluid, utilizing the buoyancy of the fluid to generate kinetic energy to drive the machine to operate, and combining a generator to obtain operation and power generation; for example, Taiwan Patent No. TW96213112 "Buoyancy Propelled Generator Set" and Patent No. TW104119727 "Gravity Alternating Cycle Power Generation System" provide feasible implementation examples.

[0005] Typically, these references show the design techniques in the structure and application of conventional power generation devices. If the structure of the power generation device is redesigned and considered, and its structure is different from the conventional device, a cyclic power mechanism that meets the conditions of low energy loss and achieves the ideal energy transfer effect can be provided. Utility Model Content

[0006] Therefore, the main purpose of the utility model is to provide a gravity energy storage device, including a base shaft, an actuating arm pivotally connected to the base shaft and capable of freely moving to drive the base shaft to rotate, a restoring mechanism assembled with the actuating arm, a conveying device for conveying weights, a clutch (or a one-way bearing) arranged on the actuating arm, and an energy storage module. When the actuating arm is located at a first position (or initial position) and the gravity of the load weight moves toward a second position in a downward direction, the actuating arm drives the base shaft and the energy storage module to move (or rotate), so that the energy storage module generates an energy storage effect; and, after the weight leaves the actuating arm, the restoring mechanism forces the actuating arm to return to the first position, thereby forming a gravity energy storage and circulating power mechanism.

[0007] According to the gravity energy storage device of the utility model, the energy storage module is combined with a power generation device (for example, a generator or a similar device); therefore, the energy stored in the energy storage module can be input into the power generation device to establish the function of operating and generating electricity.

[0008] The utility model provides a gravity energy storage device, comprising: a base shaft and an actuating arm pivotally connected to the base shaft and capable of freely moving to drive the base shaft to rotate; the actuating arm comprises a root area and a tail area away from the root area; the root area of ​​the actuating arm combined base shaft is provided with one of a clutch and a one-way bearing; a restoring mechanism of the combined actuating arm; a conveying device corresponding to the actuating arm, used for conveying weights; the conveying device is provided with a conveyor belt and a rotating wheel; the conveying device is defined with a lower area and an upper area connected to the lower area and facing the direction of the actuating arm; an energy storage module that can move in response to the movement of the base shaft, when the actuating arm is located at a first position and is loaded with the gravity of the weight and moves toward a second position, the actuating arm drives the base shaft and the energy storage module to move, so that the energy storage module generates an energy storage effect; and after the weight leaves the actuating arm, the restoring mechanism forces the actuating arm to return to the first position.

[0009] Among them, the first position refers to the initial position of the actuator arm; the tail area of ​​the actuator arm is provided with a load portion for loading a weight; the return mechanism is arranged between the root area and the tail area of ​​the actuator arm; the return mechanism selects at least one of the structures of an elastic cable and a cable combination spring; the return mechanism is combined with a base frame so that the return mechanism is connected between the base frame and the actuator arm; therefore, the actuator arm is located at the first position and the gravity of the load weight moves toward the second position in the downward direction, so that the actuator arm drives the return mechanism to accumulate energy; and after the weight leaves the actuator arm, the return mechanism releases the accumulated energy, forcing the actuator arm to return to the first position.

[0010] Among them, the rotating wheel of the conveying equipment is combined with a driving wheel; the driving wheel can be driven to rotate by one of water power and wind power, which relatively rotates the rotating wheel to drive the conveyor belt to move; the weight moves from the lower area to the upper area in response to the movement of the conveyor belt.

[0011] The conveying device includes a conveying track connected to the area between the actuating arm at the second position and the lower position of the conveyor belt.

[0012] The conveying track is inclined from the area where the actuating arm is located at the second position toward the lower position of the conveyor belt.

[0013] The base shaft is combined with a plurality of actuator arms, each actuator arm is respectively combined with a corresponding conveying device; and the plurality of actuator arms generate motion in at least one of sequential and different sequences.

[0014] The energy storage module has a flywheel structure; the base shaft is combined with a speed change mechanism to adjust and control the movement speed of the energy storage module; the speed change mechanism is arranged between the actuating arm and the energy storage module;

[0015] The base shaft is provided with four actuating arms, two of which are respectively located at a first position and a second position, and the other two actuating arms are respectively evenly located in the area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuating arms are respectively located at equally spaced motion positions;

[0016] The energy storage module is combined with a power generation device, which is a generator, so that the energy stored in the energy storage module can be input into the power generation device to establish the function of operating power generation.

[0017] The advantages of the utility model are: the energy storage module can move in response to the movement of the base shaft, and when the actuating arm is located at the first position and the gravity of the load weight moves toward the second position, the actuating arm drives the base shaft and the energy storage module to move, so that the energy storage module produces an energy storage effect; and after the weight leaves the actuating arm, the return mechanism forces the actuating arm to return to the first position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model; it depicts the structures of the base shaft, the actuating arm, the restoring mechanism, the weights and the conveying equipment.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a planar structural diagram of the utility model; it shows the structures of the base shaft, the actuating arm, the restoring mechanism, the weights and the conveying equipment, and the imaginary line part depicts the structural situation of the rotating wheel and the driving wheel.

[0020] Figure 3 It is another planar structural schematic diagram of the utility model; it depicts the structural situation of the base shaft combined speed change mechanism, the energy storage module and the power generation equipment.

[0021] Explanation of the reference numerals: 10 - base shaft; 20 - actuator arm; 21 - root area; 22 - tail area; 23 - carrier; 30 - return mechanism; 35 - base frame; 40 - conveying equipment; 41 - conveyor belt; 42 - rotating wheel; 43 - conveying track; 44 - lower area; 45 - driving wheel; 46 - upper area; 50 - energy storage module; 60 - speed change mechanism; 70 - power generation equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The utility model provides a gravity energy storage device, including a combination of a base shaft and an actuating arm, which are generally represented by reference numbers 10 and 20 respectively; the front end, rear end, top, bottom, upper part, lower part, left side, right side, etc. mentioned in the following description are based on the directions shown in the figure as reference directions.

[0023] In a feasible embodiment, the actuator arm 20 defines or has a root area 21 and a tail area 22 away from the root area 21; the root area 21 of the actuator arm 20 combined with the base shaft 10 may be provided with a clutch, a one-way bearing or a similar structure (not shown) to allow the actuator arm 20 to form a freely movable (or rotatable) shape to drive the base shaft 10 to rotate.

[0024] The figure shows that the tail region 22 of the actuating arm 20 is provided with a carrying portion 23 for loading (or bearing) a weight 90 ; this part will be described in detail below.

[0025] In the embodiment, the actuator arm 20 is provided with a return mechanism 30 between the root area 21 and the tail area 22; the return mechanism 30 may be a (elastic) cable, a cable combined with a spring or a similar structure. In addition, the return mechanism 30 is combined with a base frame 35, so that the return mechanism 30 is connected between the base frame 35 and the actuator arm 20.

[0026] Therefore, when the actuator arm 20 is located at the first position (or the initial position) and the gravity of the load weight 90 moves toward the second position in the downward direction, the actuator arm 20 drives the return mechanism 30 to accumulate energy; and after the weight 90 leaves the actuator arm 20, the return mechanism 30 can release the previously accumulated energy, forcing the actuator arm 20 to return to the first position (or the initial position).

[0027] The figure also depicts a conveying device 40 for conveying a weight 90. The conveying device 40 corresponding to the actuating arm 20 is provided with a structure similar to the conveyor belt 41 and a rotating wheel 42. In addition, the conveying device 40 (or the conveyor belt 41) is defined with a lower area 44 and an upper area 46 connected to (or away from) the lower area 44 and facing the actuating arm 20 (direction), so that the weight 90 can move in the direction of the actuating arm 20; the rotating wheel 42 can be combined with a driving wheel 45. The driving wheel 45 can be a waterwheel, a windmill or a similar structure, and the driving wheel 45 is driven to rotate by water power or wind power; after the driving wheel 45 rotates, the rotating wheel 42 is relatively driven to rotate to drive the conveyor belt 41 to move.

[0028] Therefore, the weight 90 disposed on the conveyor belt 41 moves (or moves) from the lower position (or lower area 44) in the figure toward the upper position (or upper area 46) in response to the movement of the conveyor belt 41. In addition, the conveying device 40 also includes a conveying track 43 connected to the area between the actuator arm 20 at the second position and the conveyor belt 41 (lower position) or the lower area 44.

[0029] In a feasible embodiment, the base shaft 10 can be combined with a plurality of (for example, more than two) actuator arms 20, and / or each actuator arm 20 can be respectively combined with a corresponding structure of a conveying device 40; and, the plurality of (or more than two) actuator arms 20 can generate motion patterns in sequence and / or in different orders.

[0030] In the embodiment adopted, the conveying track 43 can be inclined from the area where the actuator arm 20 is located at the second position toward the lower position of the conveyor belt 41. Therefore, when the actuator arm 20 moves to the second position, the weight 90 will leave the carrier 23 due to gravity and inertia and enter the conveying track 43; and move along the inclined conveying track 43 to the lower area 44 or position of the conveyor belt 41, and then be transported by the conveyor belt 41 toward the upper direction (or upper area 46 in the figure).

[0031] Please refer to Figure 3 The base shaft 10 is combined with an energy storage module 50 (and / or a speed change mechanism 60; the speed change mechanism 60 can be arranged between the actuating arm 20 and the energy storage module 50), and / or the energy storage module 50 moves in response to the movement (or rotation) of the base shaft 10. The energy storage module 50 can be a flywheel structure or a similar structure, and cooperate with the speed change mechanism to adjust or control the movement speed (or rotational inertia) of the energy storage module 50 (or flywheel).

[0032] In the embodiment adopted, the energy storage module 50 is combined with a power generation device 70, such as a generator or the like. Therefore, the energy stored in the energy storage module 50 can be input into the power generation device 70 to establish the function of operating power generation.

[0033] It is understood that the mechanism of energy storage using the flywheel structure can form a stable (rotational) work (and / or power generation) effect. Also, when considering the configuration of the motion sequence of the actuator arm 20, the base shaft 10 can be used to configure the structural form of the four actuator arms 20, so that two of the actuator arms 20 are respectively located at the first position and the second position, and the other two actuator arms 20 are respectively located in the area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuator arms 20 are respectively located at equidistant (motion) positions, achieving the effect of stable cyclic motion and energy storage.

[0034] In a feasible embodiment, after the weight 90 cooperates with the conveying device 40 to move toward the position of the actuating arm 20, the weight 90 will enter the carrying part 23 of the actuating arm 20 at the first position (or initial position); when the carrying part 23 is loaded with the gravity of the weight 90, the actuating arm 20 is forced to move toward the second position in the downward direction (in the figure). In addition, the actuating arm 20 drives the base shaft 10 and the energy storage module 50 to move (or rotate), so that the energy storage module 50 generates energy storage (and / or inputs the stored energy into the power generation device 70).

[0035] It is understood that after the actuating arm 20 reaches the second position and the weight 90 leaves the actuating arm 20 (or the carrier 23 ), the restoring mechanism 30 releases the stored energy, forcing the actuating arm 20 to return to the first position, thereby forming a gravity energy storage mechanism.

[0036] Typically, this gravity energy storage device has the following considerations and advantages over the old method under the condition of low energy loss:

[0037] 1. The base shaft 10, the actuating arm 20, the return mechanism 30, the conveying device 40, the energy storage module 50 and the related matching structures have been redesigned and considered. For example, the root area 21 of the actuating arm 20 and the base shaft 10 are combined with a clutch or a one-way bearing, and the tail area 22 of the actuating arm 20 is provided with a load 23 to load a weight 90, so that the actuating arm 20 moves from the first position to the second position; the conveying device 40 is provided with a conveyor belt 41, a rotating wheel 42 (and / or an inclined conveying track 43), and the driving wheel 45 drives the conveying device 40 to move the weight 90 in cooperation with water power or wind power; the base shaft 10 is combined with the energy storage module 50 (and / or the speed change mechanism 60, the power generation device 70) and other structural parts, which are obviously different from the conventional users and change its use and operation mode, and are different from the old method.

[0038] 2. In particular, the base shaft 10, the actuating arm 20, the return mechanism 30, the conveying device 40, the energy storage module 50 and the related matching structures enable the actuating arm 20 to automatically move between the first position and the second position, thereby forming a gravity energy storage and circulating power mechanism.

[0039] The above description is only a feasible embodiment of the present utility model, and is not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present utility model. That is, all equivalent changes and modifications made based on the present utility model are covered by the patent scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A gravity energy storage device, characterized in that: include: A base shaft (10) and an actuating arm (20) pivotally connected to the base shaft (10) and capable of freely moving to drive the base shaft (10) to rotate; The actuating arm (20) comprises a root region (21) and a tail region (22) away from the root region (21); the root region (21) of the actuating arm (20) combined base shaft (10) is provided with one of a clutch and a one-way bearing; A return mechanism (30) of the combined movable arm (20); A conveying device (40) corresponding to the actuating arm (20) is used to convey the weight (90); the conveying device (40) is provided with a conveying belt (41) and a rotating wheel (42); the conveying device (40) is defined with a lower area (44) and an upper area (46) connected to the lower area (44) and facing the actuating arm (20); The energy storage module (50) is capable of moving in response to the movement of the base shaft (10); when the actuating arm (20) is located at a first position and is loaded with the gravity of a weight (90) and moves toward a second position, the actuating arm (20) can drive the base shaft (10) and the energy storage module (50) to move, so that the energy storage module (50) generates an energy storage effect; and after the weight (90) leaves the actuating arm (20), the restoring mechanism (30) can force the actuating arm (20) to return to the first position.

2. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first position refers to the initial position of the actuating arm (20); a load portion (23) is provided in the tail region (22) of the actuating arm (20) for carrying a load weight (90); The return mechanism (30) is arranged between the root region (21) and the tail region (22) of the actuating arm (20); The return mechanism (30) is selected to have at least one structure of an elastic cable or a cable combination spring; the return mechanism (30) is combined with a base frame (35) so that the return mechanism (30) is connected between the base frame (35) and the actuating arm (20); the actuating arm (20) is located at a first position and the gravity of the load weight (90) moves toward a second position in a downward direction, so that the actuating arm (20) can drive the return mechanism (30) to accumulate energy; and after the weight (90) leaves the actuating arm (20), the return mechanism (30) releases the accumulated energy, so as to force the actuating arm (20) to return to the first position.

3. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The rotating wheel (42) of the conveying device (40) is combined with a driving wheel (45); the driving wheel (45) can be driven to rotate by one of water power and wind power, so as to relatively rotate the rotating wheel (42) and drive the conveyor belt (41) to move; the weight (90) moves from the lower area (44) to the upper area (46) in response to the movement of the conveyor belt (41).

4. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The conveying device (40) comprises a conveying track (43) connected to the area between the actuating arm (20) at the second position and the lower position of the conveying belt (41).

5. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying device (40) comprises a conveying track (43) connected to the area between the actuating arm (20) at the second position and the lower position of the conveying belt (41).

6. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conveying track (43) is inclined from the area where the actuating arm (20) is located at the second position toward the lower position of the conveyor belt (41).

7. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The base shaft (10) is combined with a plurality of actuating arms (20), each of which is respectively combined with a corresponding conveying device (40); and the plurality of actuating arms (20) generate motion in at least one of sequential and different sequences.

8. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base shaft (10) is combined with a plurality of actuating arms (20), each of which is respectively combined with a corresponding conveying device (40); and the plurality of actuating arms (20) generate motion in at least one of sequential and different sequences.

9. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base shaft (10) is combined with a plurality of actuating arms (20), each of which is respectively combined with a corresponding conveying device (40); and the plurality of actuating arms (20) generate motion in at least one of sequential and different sequences.

10. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base shaft (10) is combined with a plurality of actuating arms (20), each of which is respectively combined with a corresponding conveying device (40); and the plurality of actuating arms (20) generate motion in at least one of sequential and different sequences.

11. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The energy storage module (50) is a flywheel structure; the base shaft (10) is combined with a speed change mechanism (60) for adjusting and controlling the movement speed of the energy storage module (50); the speed change mechanism (60) is arranged between the actuating arm (20) and the energy storage module (50); The base shaft (10) is provided with four actuating arms (20), two of which are respectively located at a first position and a second position, and the other two actuating arms (20) are respectively evenly located in an area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuating arms (20) are respectively located at equally spaced movement positions; The energy storage module (50) is combined with a power generation device (70), which is a generator, so that the energy stored in the energy storage module (50) can be input into the power generation device (70).

12. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The energy storage module (50) is a flywheel structure; the base shaft (10) is combined with a speed change mechanism (60) for adjusting and controlling the movement speed of the energy storage module (50); the speed change mechanism (60) is arranged between the actuating arm (20) and the energy storage module (50); The base shaft (10) is provided with four actuating arms (20), two of which are respectively located at a first position and a second position, and the other two actuating arms (20) are respectively evenly located in an area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuating arms (20) are respectively located at equally spaced movement positions; The energy storage module (50) is combined with a power generation device (70), which is a generator, so that the energy stored in the energy storage module (50) can be input into the power generation device (70).

13. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The energy storage module (50) is a flywheel structure; the base shaft (10) is combined with a speed change mechanism (60) for adjusting and controlling the movement speed of the energy storage module (50); the speed change mechanism (60) is arranged between the actuating arm (20) and the energy storage module (50); The base shaft (10) is provided with four actuating arms (20), two of which are respectively located at a first position and a second position, and the other two actuating arms (20) are respectively evenly located in an area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuating arms (20) are respectively located at equally spaced movement positions; The energy storage module (50) is combined with a power generation device (70), which is a generator, so that the energy stored in the energy storage module (50) can be input into the power generation device (70).

14. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The energy storage module (50) is a flywheel structure; the base shaft (10) is combined with a speed change mechanism (60) for adjusting and controlling the movement speed of the energy storage module (50); the speed change mechanism (60) is arranged between the actuating arm (20) and the energy storage module (50); The base shaft (10) is provided with four actuating arms (20), two of which are respectively located at a first position and a second position, and the other two actuating arms (20) are respectively evenly located in an area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuating arms (20) are respectively located at equally spaced movement positions; The energy storage module (50) is combined with a power generation device (70), which is a generator, so that the energy stored in the energy storage module (50) can be input into the power generation device (70).

15. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The energy storage module (50) is a flywheel structure; the base shaft (10) is combined with a speed change mechanism (60) for adjusting and controlling the movement speed of the energy storage module (50); the speed change mechanism (60) is arranged between the actuating arm (20) and the energy storage module (50); The base shaft (10) is provided with four actuating arms (20), two of which are respectively located at a first position and a second position, and the other two actuating arms (20) are respectively evenly located in an area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuating arms (20) are respectively located at equally spaced movement positions; The energy storage module (50) is combined with a power generation device (70), which is a generator, so that the energy stored in the energy storage module (50) can be input into the power generation device (70).

16. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The energy storage module (50) is a flywheel structure; the base shaft (10) is combined with a speed change mechanism (60) for adjusting and controlling the movement speed of the energy storage module (50); the speed change mechanism (60) is arranged between the actuating arm (20) and the energy storage module (50); The base shaft (10) is provided with four actuating arms (20), two of which are respectively located at a first position and a second position, and the other two actuating arms (20) are respectively evenly located in an area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuating arms (20) are respectively located at equally spaced movement positions; The energy storage module (50) is combined with a power generation device (70), which is a generator, so that the energy stored in the energy storage module (50) can be input into the power generation device (70).

17. The gravity energy storage device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The energy storage module (50) is a flywheel structure; the base shaft (10) is combined with a speed change mechanism (60) for adjusting and controlling the movement speed of the energy storage module (50); the speed change mechanism (60) is arranged between the actuating arm (20) and the energy storage module (50); The base shaft (10) is provided with four actuating arms (20), two of which are respectively located at a first position and a second position, and the other two actuating arms (20) are respectively evenly located in an area between the first position and the second position, so that the four actuating arms (20) are respectively located at equally spaced movement positions; The energy storage module (50) is combined with a power generation device (70), which is a generator, so that the energy stored in the energy storage module (50) can be input into the power generation device (70).

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