Aerial Wind Generator With Drone-Balloon Lift for Remote Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Commercial trucks face challenges in charging their batteries due to the scarcity of charging stations in remote areas and the inefficiency of wind power generation at lower altitudes, which is further affected by weather conditions.
Innovation Solution
An aero wind power generation apparatus comprising a drone unit, a buoyancy generation unit, and a power generation unit that converts high-altitude, high-speed wind energy into electrical energy, allowing vehicles to be charged anywhere without the need for dedicated charging stations, using a drone unit with adjustable drone wings, a buoyancy generation unit with a helium-filled balloon, and a power generation unit with a rotating blade system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If wind power generation is performed at lower altitudes, then device complexity is reduced, but electrical energy production is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from ground-based wind power generation to aerial wind power generation by deploying a drone unit with rotors that can operate at elevated altitudes. This dimensional change from 2D ground level to 3D aerial space enables access to stronger and more consistent wind resources, thereby improving electrical energy production without proportionally increasing device complexity through the use of existing drone technology platforms
2Adaptability or versatility
If charging stations are deployed in remote areas, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and infrastructure requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables vehicles to charge themselves by deploying a portable wind power generation unit that can be positioned near the vehicle. The drone unit generates electrical energy that is transmitted to the vehicle's battery through a cable connection, eliminating the need for fixed charging station infrastructure and allowing charging at any location with adequate wind resources
Solution Approach 2:
The drone unit serves multiple functions: it can generate electrical energy for charging vehicles, and the same unit can be deployed at different locations as needed. The system combines wind power generation, energy storage, and wireless/power transmission capabilities in a single portable platform that can adapt to various charging scenarios without requiring location-specific infrastructure
3Power
If wind speed is increased for higher power generation, then electrical energy production is improved, but reliability decreases due to weather condition dependence
Solution Approach 1:
The drone unit is designed with dynamic control capabilities that allow it to adjust its rotor configuration and operational parameters in response to varying wind conditions. The system can optimize blade pitch angles, rotor speed, and power extraction efficiency to maintain stable electrical energy production across a range of wind speeds, thereby improving reliability while capturing the benefits of higher wind speeds when available
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs variable parameters including adjustable blade pitch angles, controllable rotor speeds, and adaptable power transmission rates. These parameters can be dynamically modified based on real-time wind conditions to maintain optimal power generation efficiency and stable electrical output, reducing the impact of weather variability on overall system reliability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and flexible electrical energy production from high-altitude winds, allowing vehicles to be charged anywhere, regardless of location or weather conditions, by utilizing high-altitude, high-speed winds to generate electrical energy and transmit it to vehicles or charging stations.
Implementation Method 1
drone wings configured to make the aero wind power generation apparatus move and hover
Implementation Method 2
a balloon provided inside the side cover, wherein the buoyancy generation unit is configured to enable injection of gas into or release of the gas from the balloon
Implementation Method 3
a power generation unit connected to the buoyancy generation unit and including a rotating unit with a plurality of blades
Implementation Method 4
a motor unit engaged to the rotating unit and configured for converting kinetic energy transferred from the rotating unit into electrical energy
Data Source
AI summary
An aero wind power generation apparatus includes: a drone unit including drone wings configured to make the aero wind power generation apparatus move and hover and a sensor unit configured to detect information for controlling the aero wind power generation apparatus; a buoyancy generation unit connected to the drone unit and including a side cover configured to open or close and a balloon provided inside the side cover, wherein the buoyancy generation unit is configured to enable injection of gas into or release of the gas from the balloon; and a power generation unit connected to the buoyancy generation unit and including a rotating unit with a plurality of blades, a blade control unit of adjusting the state of the blades, and a motor unit of converting kinetic energy transferred from the rotating unit into electrical energy.