Device for converting vertical motion into rotary motion

Abstract

To extract energy from rising and falling waves, transmit it to a generator shaft (3), and generate rotary electricity.SOLUTION: The present invention uses a device that converts vertical motion into rotary motion. As a hull descends, a spiral spring (1) is pulled downward (see Figure 2a), one-way clutch (2) integrated with the spiral spring (1) rotates together, and a generator shaft (3) passing through a shaft hole of the one-way clutch (2) also rotates in the same direction, thereby generating electricity. When a ship rises (see Figure 2b), the spiral spring (1), which should normally be pulled back, is pulled in the opposite direction by a reverse support pole. This causes onboard devices to operate and generate electricity, just as it is when the ship descends.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to converting ocean wave energy into electricity. [Background technology]

[0002] Previous wave power generation devices have often been found to be ineffective in terms of cost-effectiveness relative to manufacturing costs and energy capture.

[0003] This invention is a power generating device that combines a spiral spring (1) and a one-way clutch (2), which has never been seen before. It has a simple structure and does not require much manufacturing cost. If it is installed somewhere between large and small waves, maintenance is easy, and there is a great possibility that this device will become widespread. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] It is necessary to create a device that can extract energy from frequent moderate waves. For this purpose, the device of the present invention, which combines a spiral spring (1) and a one-way clutch (2), is used. The rear end of the spiral spring (1) shaft is bonded to the outer frame of the one-way clutch (2) with metal adhesive, etc. The vertical movement of the ship is transmitted to the spiral spring (1), which is then converted into rotational motion by the one-way latch (2), which rotates the generator shaft (3) and generates electricity. The length of the spiral spring (1) is adjusted so that the movement of the spiral spring (1) is quickly transmitted to the one-way clutch (2). [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention aims to generate electricity using a new device that combines a spiral spring (1) and a one-way clutch (2). When the ship descends (see Figure 2a), the spiral spring (1) is pulled out, causing the shaft of the spiral spring (1) to rotate, and the shaft of the one-way clutch (2) that is integrated with it to also rotate. If the clutch is engaged at this time, it simultaneously rotates the generator shaft (3) clockwise, and if the clutch is in an idling state, the clutch will rotate idly. When the ship rises (see Figure 2b), the spiral spring (1) is pulled by the reversing column (7), and thereafter, the shaft of the spiral spring (1), the one-way clutch (2), and the generator shaft (3) move in the same way as when the ship descends, generating electricity. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The power spring (1) and one-way clutch (2) work together to generate electricity. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the motion conversion device.

[0008] [Figure 2] Figure 2a is a schematic diagram of the ship (5) descending. The spiral spring (1) is pulled out, causing the one-way clutch (2) to rotate clockwise, while simultaneously rotating the generator shaft (3) in the same direction. Figure 2b is a schematic diagram of the ship (5) ascending. At the reversing column (7), the spiral spring (1) is pulled out in the same way as in Figure 2a, and the one-way clutch (2) and generator shaft (3) move in the same way as the device in Figure 2a. In other words, electricity is generated only when the spiral spring (1) is pulled downward. If the converter in Figure 2a and the converter in Figure 2b are attached to the same generator shaft, an uninterrupted current can be obtained.

[0009] [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of two converters (Figure 2a) and two converters (Figure 2b) attached to the generator shaft. In this figure, a ship (5) is used, but a boat or log can also be used instead. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] In FIG. 1, the generator shaft (3) is inserted into the shaft hole of the one-way clutch (2), and the one-way clutch (2) is then inserted into the shaft hole of the spiral spring (1). In Figure 2, the rear end of the spiral spring (1) and the outer frame of the one-way clutch (2) are bonded with metal adhesive or the like (see Figure 2). Then, the tip of the spiral spring (1) is connected to a steel wire (4), and the steel wire (4) is connected to the ship (5).

[0011] In Figure 2a, as the ship (5) descends, the steel wire (4) and the spiral spring (1) are pulled downward, causing the one-way clutch (2) integrated with the spiral spring (1) to rotate clockwise, and the generator shaft (3) is also rotated in the same direction, generating electricity.

[0012] In Figure 2b, as the ship (5) rises, the steel wire (4) and the spiral spring (1) are pulled downward by the inverted pole, and thereafter they operate in the same way as the device in Figure 2a, generating electricity. [Explanation of symbols]

[0012] 1. Mainspring 2 One-way clutch 3 Generator shaft 4 Steel Wire 5 Ships 6. Generator 7 Inverted Pillar 8 pillars

Claims

[Claim 1] The generator shaft (3) is inserted into the shaft hole of the one-way clutch (2), and both are inserted into the shaft hole of the spiral spring (1). The rear end of the spiral spring (1) and the outer frame of the one-way clutch (2) are bonded together using a metal adhesive or the like, and the tip of the spiral spring (1) is then connected to a steel wire (4).

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