Electricity-Producing Shoe Rack and Gear Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shoes with specific functions require battery power, which has a limited lifespan and is harmful to the environment, leading to the need for frequent replacements and ecological concerns.
Innovation Solution
An electricity-producing shoe that harnesses the stepping motion of walking to generate power using a module comprising a rack, gears, and a spring buffer, which drives an axial gear of an electricity generator, providing power to integrated devices without batteries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If batteries are used to power electric devices in shoes, then the devices can function, but the batteries have limited lifespan and require frequent replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe system generates its own electricity through the electricity generator that converts stepping motion into electrical energy. This self-powering mechanism eliminates the need for external battery replacement, as the system serves itself by harvesting energy from the user's natural walking motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the chemical energy storage system (batteries) with a mechanical energy conversion system. The electricity generator converts mechanical energy from stepping motion into electrical energy, substituting the battery-based power supply with a motion-based generation system.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional batteries are used in shoes, then electric devices can operate, but environmental harm increases due to battery disposal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the chemical battery system with a mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion system. The electricity generator converts mechanical energy from stepping motion into electrical energy, eliminating the need for harmful chemical batteries while maintaining continuous device operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the previously harmful dependency on disposable batteries into a beneficial self-sustaining system. By harnessing the user's natural stepping motion, the system transforms what was a source of environmental harm (battery waste) into a source of clean, renewable energy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If batteries are installed in shoes to power devices, then specific functions are achieved, but the shoes cannot operate without battery replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe system with electricity generator becomes self-sufficient by generating its own power from stepping motion. This eliminates the maintenance burden of battery replacement, as the system automatically replenishes its own energy supply through the user's natural walking activity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple batteries are used to power various electric devices in shoes, then more functions are available, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal power generation system where a single electricity generator can supply multiple electric devices (light-emitting diodes, heaters, fans, etc.). This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate batteries for each device, simplifying the overall power supply structure while maintaining diverse functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The shoe generates power during walking, eliminating the need for batteries, protecting the environment and enabling continuous operation for long-distance users without the burden of carrying extra power sources.
Implementation Method 1
an electricity generator (30) mounted in the shoe body (1)... the axial gear (31) is engaged with the gear (23)... drives the axial gear (31) of the electricity generator (30) for producing electric power
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AI summary
An electricity-producing shoe comprises a shoe body including an electricity-producing module and an electricity generator mounted therein. The electricity-producing module includes a rack, first and second gears, and a spring buffer that mounts between the first and second gears. The first and second gears are engaged with the rack and an axial gear of the electricity generator, respectively. The electricity generator has an electricity output terminal connected to an electric device of the shoe body. As a result, the rack drives the first gear and the second gear drives the axial gear of the electricity generator by means of normal stepping motion of walking for producing electric power and thereby supplying the electric power for the electric device.