Wind power generation module and wind power generation device using same

Abstract

A wind power generation module according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cylindrical housing having a hollow portion; a coil surrounding the housing; a first cap which is coupled to one end of the housing so as to close off the housing, and which has a first ventilation hole; a second cap which is coupled to the other end of the housing so as to close off the housing, and which has a second ventilation hole; a guide rod fixed inside the housing; a magnetic body fitted and coupled to the guide rod so as to be capable of moving back and forth along the guide rod; and a packing coupled to the edge of the magnetic body so as to prevent air leakage between the magnetic body and the inner surface of the housing, wherein, when air is fed through the first ventilation hole, the magnetic body is lifted by means of the pressure of the air, the air above the magnetic body is discharged through the second ventilation hole as the magnetic body is lifted, and the magnetic body is lowered again by gravity and moves back and forth.

Description

Wind power generation module and wind power generation device using the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a wind power generation module and a wind power generation device using the same, and more specifically, to a wind power generation module and a wind power generation device using the same that can generate electricity with a simple structure in areas where updrafts occur, such as between elevated bridges or buildings.

[0002] Generally, the power required for various rotating devices, including generators, is obtained from the rotational operation of electric motors and from petroleum, gasoline, and diesel engines; electrical energy is supplied for the operation of electric motors, and this electricity utilizes power generated from hydroelectric, wind, thermal, and nuclear sources.

[0003] Recently, there has been an increasing demand to curb carbon dioxide emissions and reduce the use of fossil fuels to prevent global warming. Furthermore, the indiscriminate mining and drilling of coal and oil are accelerating global environmental pollution, and the health of humanity is gradually deteriorating due to the increase in fine dust caused by automobile exhaust fumes.

[0004] In addition, internal combustion engine vehicles require various types of oil, bearings to reduce rotational friction, and lubricants, resulting in significant costs being incurred to prevent environmental pollution caused by waste oil.

[0005] Accordingly, as the suppression of carbon dioxide emissions and energy conservation are required to prevent global warming, various energy-saving methods for drive devices are being proposed by generating electricity through the application of permanent magnets and electromagnets to rotary drive devices.

[0006] Wind power modules primarily utilize blades in the shape of windmills, but they face many restrictions on installation locations because they must be installed in open areas with strong winds. Additionally, while they are increasingly being installed offshore, offshore installation is costly. Furthermore, these conventional types of wind turbines are very large, making installation difficult.

[0007] Related prior art patents include Korean Published Patent No. 10-2023-0095521 (wind power generation module, publication date: June 29, 2023), Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2015412 (wind generator using a rotor magnetic bearing, registration date: August 22, 2019), and Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2465247 (generating rod and power generation device using the same, registration date: November 4, 2022).

[0008] The present invention aims to provide a wind power generation module that can be installed in places where strong winds blow in updrafts or narrow areas, such as elevated bridges or high-rise buildings, and a wind power generation device using the same.

[0009] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a wind power generation module capable of producing electricity by using a cap made of a magnetic material to more efficiently perform the reciprocating motion of a magnetic body, and a wind power generation device using the same.

[0010] A wind power generation module according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a hollow cylindrical housing; a coil surrounding the housing; a first cap coupled to one end of the housing to seal the housing and having a first vent; a second cap coupled to the other end of the housing to seal the housing and having a second vent; a guide rod fixed inside the housing; a magnetic body fitted and coupled to the guide rod so as to be reciprocating along the guide rod; and a packing coupled to the edge of the magnetic body to prevent air leakage between the magnetic body and the inner surface of the housing, wherein the magnetic body rises due to the pressure of the air when air is introduced through the first vent, the air above the magnetic body is discharged through the second vent as the magnetic body rises, and the magnetic body descends again due to gravity to reciprocate.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, a third ventilation hole is further formed on the upper side of the housing.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first cap and the second cap may be formed of an elastic material.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first cap and the second cap are formed of a magnetic material, and the first cap and the second cap are formed with poles identical to the magnetic field in the opposite direction of the magnetic material.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first ventilation hole and the second ventilation hole are formed to be larger than the diameter of the guide rod.

[0015] A wind power generation device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises wind power generation modules arranged in six directions of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis to form a cuboid shape, and the wind power generation modules,

[0016] A cylindrical housing having a hollow formed therein; a coil surrounding the housing; a first cap coupled to one end of the housing to seal the housing and having a first ventilation hole; a second cap coupled to the other end of the housing to seal the housing and having a second ventilation hole; a guide rod fixed inside the housing; a magnetic body fitted and coupled to the guide rod so as to be reciprocating along the guide rod; and a packing coupled to the edge of the magnetic body to prevent air leakage between the magnetic body and the inner surface of the housing, wherein the guide rod protrudes through the first ventilation hole and the second ventilation hole and is integrally connected to the guide rod of an adjacent wind power generation module.

[0017] The magnetic body is characterized by moving toward the second vent by the pressure of the air when air is introduced through the first vent provided in the first cap, and as the magnetic body moves, the air on the side of the second vent is discharged through the second vent, and the magnetic body is pushed back toward the first cap by the repulsive force with the second cap and moves back to the first cap, thereby reciprocating.

[0018] According to the present invention, a wind power generation device with a simple structure can be installed at a low cost in areas with strong winds, such as elevated bridges or buildings.

[0019] In addition, according to the present invention, since it can be installed in buildings, it can also be installed in urban areas, allowing for installation in various locations without spatial restrictions compared to existing wind power generation devices.

[0020]

[0021] Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a wind power generation module according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of a wind power generation module according to the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 3 shows an example of operation of a wind power generation module according to the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 4 shows a wind power generation device in which a plurality of wind power generation modules are connected according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the connection part of the wind power generation module of Figure 4.

[0026] Figure 6 shows the wind power generation device of Figure 4 in plan view.

[0027] The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that various embodiments of the invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in relation to one embodiment. It should also be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the following detailed description is not intended to be limiting, and the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, including all equivalents to those claimed therein, provided they are appropriately described. Similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions across various aspects.

[0028] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a wind power generation module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 1.

[0030] A wind power generation module (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a hollow cylindrical housing (100); a coil (200) surrounding the housing; a first cap (300) coupled to one end of the housing to close the housing and having a first ventilation hole (310); a second cap (400) coupled to the other end of the housing to close the housing and having a second ventilation hole (410); a guide rod (500) fixed inside the housing; a magnetic body (600) fitted and coupled to the guide rod so as to be reciprocally movable along the guide rod; and a packing (700) coupled to the edge of the magnetic body to prevent air leakage between the magnetic body and the inner surface of the housing.

[0031] When air is introduced through the first vent (310), the magnetic body (600) rises due to the pressure of the air, and as the magnetic body rises, the air above the magnetic body is discharged through the second vent (410), and the magnetic body descends again due to gravity to perform reciprocating motion.

[0032] A third ventilation port (110) may be further formed on the other side of the housing (100). The third ventilation port (110) is formed on the side of the second ventilation port (410) through which air is discharged, so that when the magnetic material rises, air can be discharged simultaneously through the second ventilation port (410) and the third ventilation port (110).

[0033] The first ventilation port (310) and the second ventilation port (410) can be formed larger than the diameter of the guide rod (600). Since the diameter of the ventilation port (310, 410) is larger than the diameter of the guide rod (600), a space is created even if the guide rod penetrates the ventilation port, and air can be sucked in and discharged.

[0034] The guide rod (500) must be fixed to the housing (100), but since the caps located at both ends of the housing have ventilation holes formed therein, it is not easy to fix the guide rod (500) using the caps. Therefore, the guide rod (500) can be fixed to the housing by attaching fixing bridges (510) to both ends. The fixing bridges (510) may be made of an elastic material capable of absorbing shock during the reciprocating motion of the magnetic material.

[0035] The material of the first cap (300) and the second cap (400) may be an elastic material. The elastic material may include a magnet.

[0036] When the first cap (300) and the second cap (400) are made of an elastic material, when the magnetic body (600) rises or falls and strikes the caps (300, 400), the magnetic body can be pushed out by the elastic force, and the reciprocating motion of the magnetic body can be performed more smoothly.

[0037] At this time, the first cap and the second cap have the same polarity as the opposing magnetic body so that a repulsive force acts between them. For example, if the upper part of the magnetic body (600) is the N pole and the lower part is the S pole, the polarity of the first cap (300) is S and the polarity of the second cap (400) is N.

[0038] Since a repulsive force acts between the cap and the magnetic body, when air is sucked into the first vent and the magnetic body rises, a repulsive force acts between the first cap (300) and the magnetic body (600) to facilitate the rise of the magnetic body, and when the magnetic body (600) descends, a repulsive force acts between the magnetic body and the second cap (400) to facilitate the descent of the magnetic body.

[0039] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a magnetic body rising and falling due to wind and magnetic forces.

[0040] Strong updrafts commonly occur in bridges connecting valleys or high-rise buildings. When the wind power generation module of the present invention is attached vertically, air is drawn into the first vent (310) by the strong updraft, and the magnetic body (600) rises due to the pressure of the air. At this time, a repulsive force acts between the magnetic body (600) and the first cap (300), thereby helping the magnetic body rise. Therefore, the magnetic body can rise more easily.

[0041] When the magnetic body (600) rises, the air located above the magnetic body inside the housing is discharged through the second and third vents. At this time, according to the Bernoulli equation, the discharge speed to the second and third vents increases, and the rise of the magnetic body (600) can be achieved more easily.

[0042] At this time, if a strong updraft occurs, the magnetic body (600) may rise rapidly and may collide with the fixed bridge (510), but the fixed bridge (510) can be made of a cushioning material to prevent damage to the magnetic body.

[0043] When the ascent of the magnetic body (600) is completed, the magnetic body descends again due to gravity. At this time, a repulsive force acts between the magnetic body (600) and the second cap, thereby helping the magnetic body descend.

[0044] In the manner described above, the magnetic body (600) moves back and forth repeatedly, rising and falling, and generates power. The generated power can be stored in a charger (not shown).

[0045] FIG. 4 shows an example in which multiple wind power generation modules according to an embodiment of the present invention are connected in an array form, FIG. 5 shows the connection part disassembled, and FIG. 6 shows a portion of FIG. 4 extracted and enlarged in two dimensions.

[0046] If only one of the previously examined wind power generation modules is used, it is not possible to produce the desired amount of power. In addition, since the wind direction is not constant and can blow from all directions, the power generation device is designed to operate regardless of whether the wind blows from up, down, left, right, or front and back.

[0047] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, the guide rod (500) can be formed by extending in the left-right direction (x-axis), up-down direction (y-axis), and front-back direction (z-axis) with respect to the center point (O). That is, it can be formed by extending in six directions from the center point (O): x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis. FIG. 5 is illustrated in the plane of the x-axis and y-axis for convenience, and the installation in the z-axis direction (front-back direction) has been omitted from illustration.

[0048] The first and second ventilation holes formed in the caps (300, 400) attached to both ends of the housing are formed larger than the diameter of the guide rod, so the guide rod can be extended through the first and second ventilation holes of the cap.

[0049] Guide rods can be connected to each other through a connector (800).

[0050] As described above, the guide rod of the wind power generation module meets an adjacent module at one point. At this time, a coupling groove (520) is formed in the guide rod, and a coupling projection (520) that is inserted into and coupled to the coupling groove is formed in the connector so that the guide and the connector (800) can be coupled.

[0051] The wind power generation module according to the present embodiment can be repeatedly installed in a cuboid shape. At this time, the guide rod can be integrally connected by protruding through both ends of the housing.

[0052] That is, the wind power generation device comprises wind power generation modules (10) arranged in six directions of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis to form a cuboid shape, and the wind power generation modules (10) comprise: a cylindrical housing (100) having a hollow formed therein; a coil (200) surrounding the housing; a first cap (300) coupled to one end of the housing to close the housing and equipped with a first ventilation hole (310); a second cap (400) coupled to the other end of the housing to close the housing and equipped with a second ventilation hole (320); a guide rod (500) fixed inside the housing; and a magnetic body (600) fitted and coupled to the guide rod so as to be able to reciprocate along the guide rod. It includes a packing (700) that is coupled to the edge of the magnetic body to prevent air leakage between the magnetic body and the inner surface of the housing, and the guide rod (500) can be integrally connected with the guide rod (500) of an adjacent wind power generation module by protruding through the first ventilation hole (310) and the second ventilation hole (410).

[0053] When air is introduced through the first vent (300) provided in the first cap (300), the magnetic body (600) moves toward the second vent (410) due to the pressure of the air, and as the magnetic body (600) moves, the air on the side of the second vent is discharged through the second vent, and the magnetic body is pushed back by the repulsive force with the second cap and moves back toward the first cap to perform reciprocating motion.

[0054] A third ventilation hole (110) may be further formed on the side of the housing near the second cap. When the third ventilation hole is formed, air discharge becomes easier, which facilitates the movement of the magnetic material.

[0055] In the case of a wind power generation module (10) installed in the vertical direction, a third ventilation opening (110) may be formed on the upper side of the housing, and in the case of a wind power generation module (20, 30) installed in the left-right or front-back direction, a third ventilation opening (310) may be formed to face each other with neighboring modules. That is, as illustrated, a third ventilation opening (310) may be installed in a part close to the center point for both wind power generation modules on the left and right sides of the center point (O). By forming the third ventilation openings (310) to face each other, the magnetic material can move efficiently regardless of whether the wind blows from the left or right direction. For example, when the wind blows from the left, air is sucked in through the first ventilation opening of the module (20) on the left, and air is discharged through the second ventilation opening (410) and the third ventilation opening (110), allowing the magnetic material to move easily. Conversely, when the wind blows from the right, air is sucked into the first vent (310) of the module (30) on the right, and air is discharged through the second vent (410) and the third vent (110), allowing the magnetic material to move easily.

[0056] Wind power modules installed in the forward and backward directions can operate in the same way, even though the city has been omitted.

[0057]

[0058] The scope of protection sought through this specification is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above, and should be interpreted to include all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and the concept of equivalents.

[0059] The present invention relates to a wind power generation device and is available for industrial use.

Claims

1. A hollow, cylindrical housing; A coil surrounding the above housing; A first cap coupled to one end of the above housing to close the housing and having a first ventilation hole; A second cap coupled to the other end of the above housing to close the housing and having a second ventilation hole; A guide rod fixed inside the above housing; A magnetic body fitted and coupled to the guide rod so as to be able to reciprocate along the guide rod; and It includes a packing coupled to the edge of the magnetic body to prevent air leakage between the magnetic body and the inner surface of the housing, and A wind power generation module characterized by the fact that when air is introduced through the first vent, the magnetic body rises due to the pressure of the air, and as the magnetic body rises, the air above the magnetic body is discharged through the second vent, and the magnetic body descends again due to gravity and reciprocates.

2. In Paragraph 1, A wind power generation module characterized by having a third ventilation hole further formed on the upper side of the housing.

3. In Paragraph 1, A wind power generation module characterized in that the first cap and the second cap are made of an elastic material.

4. In Paragraph 1, The first cap and the second cap are formed of a magnetic material, and A wind power generation module characterized in that the first cap and the second cap are formed with poles identical to the magnetic field in the opposite direction of the magnetic material.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above first and second vents are characterized by being formed larger than the diameter of the guide rod.

6. Wind power generation modules are arranged in six directions—x, y, and z—to form a cuboid shape, and The above wind power generation module is, A hollow, cylindrical housing; A coil surrounding the above housing; A first cap coupled to one end of the above housing to close the housing and having a first ventilation hole; A second cap coupled to the other end of the above housing to close the housing and having a second ventilation hole; A guide rod fixed inside the above housing; A magnetic body fitted and coupled to the guide rod so as to be able to reciprocate along the guide rod; and It includes a packing coupled to the edge of the magnetic body to prevent air leakage between the magnetic body and the inner surface of the housing, and The above guide rod protrudes through the first and second ventilation holes and is integrally connected with the guide rod of an adjacent wind power generation module, A wind power generation device characterized by the fact that when air is introduced through a first vent provided in a first cap, the magnetic body moves toward a second vent due to the pressure of the air, and as the magnetic body moves, the air on the side of the second vent is discharged through the second vent, and the magnetic body is pushed back toward the first cap by the repulsive force with the second cap and moves back to reciprocate.

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