Electrical Generator Stabilizing Weight Bodies Against Centrifugal Force
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Solution Overview
Problem
The ring power generation system experiences instability and vibration due to weight bodies being inclined or shaken by centrifugal force, leading to fluctuations in power generation and potential destruction.
Innovation Solution
A design featuring a rotary body with power generation motors arranged at equal intervals, weight bodies with a gravitational force greater than centrifugal force, and an air resistance receiving portion to counteract centrifugal forces, ensuring the weight bodies remain stable and balanced.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If weight bodies are hung from motor rotary shafts to enable power generation, then power generation is enabled, but weight bodies are inclined or shaken by centrifugal force causing vibration and instability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies counterweight by arranging power generation motors at equal intervals on the ring body, positioning weight bodies at opposite positions to balance centrifugal forces. The weight bodies are configured with gravitational force greater than centrifugal force, and opposing weight bodies cancel each other's centrifugal effects, preventing inclination and shaking while maintaining power generation capability.
2Power
If rotary speed is increased to enhance power generation output, then power output increases, but centrifugal force exceeds gravitational force causing weight bodies to spin and turn over
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the weight parameter of the weight bodies by configuring them with gravitational force greater than centrifugal force at the maximum rotary speed. This parameter adjustment ensures that even at high rotational speeds, the gravitational force dominates, preventing the weight bodies from spinning or turning over while maintaining high power output capability.
3Productivity
If weight bodies are positioned to maximize gravitational force effect, then power generation efficiency improves, but centrifugal force causes inclination and loss of balance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by positioning weight bodies at specific locations on the motor rotary shafts where they can effectively utilize gravitational force for power generation. The weight bodies are arranged asymmetrically relative to the ring body but symmetrically in opposite pairs, allowing them to generate power while their opposing positions cancel out the harmful vibrations and inclinations caused by centrifugal force.
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
This configuration stabilizes power generation by preventing weight bodies from inclining or spinning, reducing noise and vibration, and maintaining consistent power output.
Implementation Method 1
the weight body has such a weight that a gravitational force to be applied to the weight body is greater than a centrifugal force to be applied to the weight body
Implementation Method 2
a gravitational force to be applied to the weight body is greater than a centrifugal force to be applied to the weight body when a gravitational force rotates the rotary body
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AI summary
[Problem] To provide a electrical generator capable of obtaining a more stable power generation by preventing a spindle body from tilting and swinging to the right and left due to centrifugal force acting on the spindle body.[Solution] A electrical generator (1) has: a rotating body (2) that rotates in a vertical plane about a rotating shaft (21) supported substantially horizontally; a rotation drive means (3) for rotating the rotating body (2); a plurality of power generation motors (4) disposed at equal intervals on the same circular orbit centered on the rotating shaft (21) of the rotating body (2); and a spindle body (5) hung at the motor rotating shaft (42) of each of the power generation motors (4). The spindle body (5) weighs such that when the rotating body (2) is rotated at a predetermined rotational speed, the gravity thereof is larger than the centrifugal force acting on the spindle body (5), and the center of gravity thereof is set close to the motor rotating shaft (42).