Tap water source micro water energy power generation device
By installing spiral blades and a magnet system in the tap water pipes, the energy of water flow is converted into electrical energy, solving the problem of energy waste in the tap water supply system and realizing the effective use of energy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGJUN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (HENAN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In tap water supply systems, the kinetic and potential energy of water during its flow is not effectively utilized, resulting in energy waste.
By installing a spiral blade and magnet system in the tap water pipe, the energy of water flow is used to drive a generator to generate electricity, converting kinetic and potential energy into electrical energy.
This achieves the effective utilization of the energy in the flow of tap water, reduces energy waste, and improves energy efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of micro-hydropower generation equipment, specifically relating to a micro-hydropower generation device using tap water source. Background Technology
[0002] Hydropower, as an important component of renewable energy, is gaining increasing weight in the global energy mix due to its clean and sustainable characteristics, becoming a crucial means of alleviating the energy crisis and environmental pressures. The tap water supply system is a vast and complex network, encompassing all stages from water source intake, purification, pressurization and transportation to end-user consumption. Significant energy waste occurs throughout this process. For example, as tap water flows from a high-level source to a low-level user, it carries substantial kinetic and potential energy; simultaneously, during the pressurization and transportation stage, pumps provide additional pressure energy to the water flow. This energy is often not effectively utilized in traditional tap water supply systems, but rather lost as the water flows. Therefore, developing a micro-hydropower generation device using tap water as a source has become a pressing technical challenge. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model provides a micro-hydropower generation device for tap water sources. The inlet and outlet pipes are connected to the tap water pipeline via pipe joints. The device utilizes the kinetic and potential energy generated as water flows from a high-level water source to a low-level user. Alternatively, in the tap water pressurization and transportation process, a water pump provides additional pressure energy to the water flow, driving a spiral blade to rotate as it passes through the working pipe. The rotation of the spiral blade drives the first rotating shaft to rotate. A first magnet at the right end of the first rotating shaft drives a second magnet at the left end of a second rotating shaft to rotate via magnetic force. The rotation of the second magnet drives the second rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives a generator to generate electricity. This converts the kinetic energy of the flowing tap water into electrical energy, effectively utilizing the energy of the flowing tap water in the tap water supply system instead of letting it be wasted.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0005] A micro-hydropower generation device using tap water source includes an inlet pipe, a working pipe, an outlet pipe, and a power generation mechanism. The working pipe is horizontally arranged, with its top right side connected to the bottom of the inlet pipe and its bottom left side connected to the top of the outlet pipe via a pipe. Two mounting rods are vertically arranged inside the working pipe, each with a first rotating shaft. A cylindrical first magnet is located at the right end of the rotating shaft, and a helical blade is located on the left side of the shaft. The power generation mechanism includes a mounting frame, a second rotating shaft, and a generator. The two ends of the mounting frame are fixed to the inlet and outlet pipes, respectively. The generator is fixed to the mounting frame, which has a limiting plate. The second rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the limiting plate, with its right end connected to the generator and its left end equipped with a second magnet. The first and second magnets are correspondingly arranged.
[0006] The inlet and outlet pipes are each equipped with a pipe joint, and both pipe joints contain a filter screen.
[0007] The working tube has a threaded connection port on its left end face, and a sealing screw block is provided on the threaded connection port.
[0008] The second rotating shaft is equipped with a conductive slip ring, and the second magnet on the second rotating shaft is an electromagnet.
[0009] The mounting bracket has a control box on its side, and the control box contains a controller.
[0010] Beneficial effects
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] This utility model provides a micro-hydropower generation device for tap water sources. The inlet and outlet pipes are connected to the tap water pipeline via pipe joints. The device utilizes the kinetic and potential energy generated as water flows from a high-level water source to a low-level user. Alternatively, in the tap water pressurization and transportation process, a water pump provides additional pressure energy to the water flow, driving a spiral blade to rotate as it passes through the working pipe. The rotation of the spiral blade drives the first rotating shaft to rotate. A first magnet at the right end of the first rotating shaft drives a second magnet at the left end of a second rotating shaft to rotate via magnetic force. The rotation of the second magnet drives the second rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives a generator to generate electricity. This converts the kinetic energy of the flowing tap water into electrical energy, effectively utilizing the energy of the flowing tap water in the tap water supply system instead of letting it be wasted. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0016] 1. Water inlet pipe, 2. Working pipe, 3. Water outlet pipe, 4. Mounting rod, 5. First rotating shaft, 6. First magnet, 7. Spiral blade, 8. Mounting bracket, 9. Second rotating shaft, 10. Generator, 11. Limiting plate, 12. Second magnet, 13. Pipe joint, 14. Sealing screw block, 15. Control box. Detailed Implementation
[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0019] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a micro-hydropower generation device using tap water source includes an inlet pipe 1, a working pipe 2, an outlet pipe 3, and a power generation mechanism. The working pipe 2 is horizontally arranged, with its top right side connected to the bottom of the inlet pipe 1, and its bottom left side connected to the top of the outlet pipe 3 via a pipe. Two mounting rods 4 are vertically arranged inside the working pipe 2, each with a first rotating shaft 5. A cylindrical first magnet 6 is located at the right end of the rotating shaft, and a spiral blade 7 is located on the left side of the rotating shaft. The power generation mechanism includes a mounting frame 8, a second rotating shaft 9, and a generator 10. The two ends of the mounting frame 8 are fixed to the inlet pipe 1 and the outlet pipe 3, respectively. The generator 10 is fixed to the mounting frame 8, and a limiting plate 11 is provided on the mounting frame 8. The second rotating shaft 9 is rotatably mounted on the limiting plate 11, with its right end connected to the generator 10 and its left end equipped with a second magnet 12. The first magnet 6 and the second magnet 12 are correspondingly arranged.
[0020] The inlet pipe 1 and the outlet pipe 3 are respectively equipped with pipe joints 13, and each of the two pipe joints 13 is equipped with a filter screen.
[0021] The left end face of the working pipe 2 is provided with a threaded connection port, and a sealing screw block 14 is provided on the threaded connection port. The working pipe 2 can be maintained by opening the sealing screw block 14.
[0022] The second rotating shaft 9 is equipped with a conductive slip ring, and the second magnet 12 on the second rotating shaft 9 is an electromagnet. The electromagnet is powered through the conductive slip ring to increase the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 6 and the second magnet 12.
[0023] The mounting bracket 8 has a control box 15 on its side, and the control box 15 contains a controller. Example
[0024] Tap water flows into the working pipe 2 through the inlet pipe 1. Under the action of the water flow, the spiral blade 7 starts to rotate. The spiral blade 7 drives the first rotating shaft 5 to rotate. The first magnet 6 at the right end of the first rotating shaft 5 drives the second magnet 12 at the left end of the second rotating shaft 9 to rotate through magnetic force. The rotation of the second magnet 12 drives the second shaft 9 to rotate, thereby driving the generator 10 to generate electricity, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. The electrical energy generated by the generator 10 can be output to the energy storage device through the line or connected to the power grid.
[0025] The controller used in this invention is also called a programmable logic controller (PLC), which is a digital electronic system specifically designed for industrial applications. It employs a programmable memory that stores instructions for performing logical operations, sequential control, timing, counting, and arithmetic operations, and controls various types of mechanical equipment or production processes through digital or analog inputs and outputs.
[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A micro-hydropower generation device using tap water as a source, characterized in that: The device includes an inlet pipe, a working pipe, an outlet pipe, and a power generation mechanism. The working pipe is horizontally positioned, with its top right side connected to the bottom of the inlet pipe and its bottom left side connected to the top of the outlet pipe via a pipe. Inside the working pipe, two vertically aligned mounting rods are mounted, each with a first rotating shaft. The right end of the rotating shaft has a cylindrical first magnet, and the left side has helical blades. The power generation mechanism includes a mounting frame, a second rotating shaft, and a generator. The mounting frame is fixed at both ends to the inlet and outlet pipes, respectively. The generator is fixed to the mounting frame, which has a limiting plate. The second rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the limiting plate, with its right end connected to the generator and its left end having a second magnet. The first and second magnets are correspondingly positioned.
2. The micro-hydropower generation device based on tap water source according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inlet and outlet pipes are each equipped with a pipe joint, and both pipe joints contain a filter screen.
3. The micro-hydropower generation device based on tap water source according to claim 2, characterized in that: The working tube has a threaded connection port on its left end face, and a sealing screw block is provided on the threaded connection port.
4. The micro-hydropower generation device based on tap water source according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second rotating shaft is equipped with a conductive slip ring, and the second magnet on the second rotating shaft is an electromagnet.
5. A micro-hydropower generation device using tap water source according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting bracket has a control box on its side, and the control box contains a controller.