Hydraulic Piston Power Transmission for Long-Distance Low-Loss Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mechanical power transmission devices suffer from significant friction losses and are costly or impractical for long-distance power transmission, limiting their effectiveness and applicability.
Innovation Solution
A power transmission device utilizing a pipe filled with a liquid fluid, where pistons in fluid connection with the pipe facilitate continuous reciprocal longitudinal movement, transmitting power through the fluid without mechanical means, allowing for efficient and adaptable power transfer over long distances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If mechanical transmitting means (such as chains) are used for power transmission, then power can be transmitted continuously, but friction losses occur and mechanical parts must be moved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical transmitting means (chains, gears) with a liquid-filled pipe system where power is transmitted through hydraulic pressure waves. The liquid fluid transmits power without mechanical contact between transmitting elements, eliminating friction losses and the need for moving mechanical parts while maintaining continuous power transmission capability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a liquid fluid contained in a pipe to transmit power hydraulically. Pressure waves generated by piston movement in the first cylinder are transmitted through the liquid to the second cylinder, enabling power transmission without mechanical friction and reducing energy losses significantly
2Length of stationary object
If mechanical transmitting means are used for long-distance power transmission, then power can be transmitted, but it becomes costly or not possible
Solution Approach 1:
By replacing complex mechanical transmitting means with a simple liquid-filled pipe system, the invention enables cost-effective long-distance power transmission. The pipe and liquid fluid can be easily installed over long distances without the need for expensive mechanical components, making long-distance power transmission economically viable
3Power
If mechanical transmitting means are used, then power transmission is possible, but friction losses occur between elements
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses hydraulic pressure waves in a liquid fluid to transmit power without mechanical friction. The incompressible liquid transmits force directly from one piston to another through pressure changes, eliminating the friction losses that occur in mechanical chain or gear systems while maintaining effective power transmission
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 solution minimizes transmission losses, enables cost-effective and flexible power transmission over various distances and geometries, and is suitable for diverse applications such as vehicles and wind power plants.
Implementation Method 1
a power generating machine (1) is connected to the outer surface of the first piston (10)... which causes a movement of the liquid fluid (14) within the pipe (12) which, in turn, causes a reciprocal longitudinal translation of the second piston (10')
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a power transmission device for continuous transmission of power comprising a pipe (12) which is filled with a liquid fluid (14) and which comprises, at the first end of the pipe, a first cylinder (7) in fluid connection with the pipe in which a first piston (10) for continuous reciprocal longitudinal movement is provided, and, at the second end of the pipe, a second cylinder (7') also in fluid connection with the pipe in which a second piston (10') for continuous reciprocal longitudinal movement is provided, wherein a power generating machine (1) is connected to the outer surface of the first piston (10), and to an according process.