Induction Generator With Oscillating Coil and Spring Element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing induction generators face inefficiencies and noise issues due to the rapid movement of heavy magnet systems, leading to energy loss and increased friction, which complicates the generation of electrical energy effectively.
Innovation Solution
The design shifts the focus from moving a heavy magnet system to moving a coil within a magnetic field, utilizing a spring element to induce oscillation, thereby reducing the need for accelerating the magnet system and minimizing mechanical losses, allowing for a more efficient and quieter energy conversion process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a heavy magnet system is moved rapidly to generate electrical energy, then the power output increases, but the mechanical losses and noise increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of moving the heavy magnet system to generate electricity, the patent inverts the approach by keeping the magnet system stationary and moving only the lightweight coil assembly. This reversal eliminates the need to accelerate heavy magnets, thereby reducing mechanical losses while maintaining power output through electromagnetic induction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical acceleration of heavy magnet systems with a lighter mechanical system (coil assembly) that can be oscillated more efficiently. The spring element provides mechanical oscillation to the coil, substituting the need for heavy mechanical movement of magnets with a lighter, more efficient mechanical system.
2Productivity
If a heavy magnet system is accelerated and decelerated rapidly, then the electrical energy generation improves, but the noise development increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional approach by keeping magnets stationary and moving the coil instead. This eliminates the noise generated by rapid acceleration and deceleration of heavy magnet systems, while still achieving electrical energy generation through the movement of the lighter coil assembly in the magnetic field.
3Speed
If the magnet system is moved along a short path quickly, then the switching speed improves, but the frictional losses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reverses the roles of moving and stationary components. By keeping the heavy magnet system stationary and moving only the lightweight coil assembly, the system achieves rapid switching speeds without the frictional losses associated with moving heavy magnets along short paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic oscillation of the coil assembly using a spring element, allowing the coil to move back and forth rapidly in the magnetic field. This dynamic approach enables fast switching while minimizing frictional losses because only the lightweight coil, not the heavy magnet system, is being moved.
4Loss of energy
If a rotating generator with gearing is used to convert energy, then the efficiency increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the complex gearing mechanism from the energy conversion system. By using a stationary magnet system with a movably mounted coil assembly that oscillates directly in the magnetic field, the system achieves energy conversion without requiring rotating generators or gear trains, thereby simplifying the mechanical structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the complex mechanical gearing system with a simpler oscillating coil mechanism. The spring element provides the necessary mechanical oscillation directly to the coil, eliminating the need for intermediate gear transmissions and reducing overall mechanical complexity while maintaining conversion efficiency.
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 approach significantly enhances the efficiency of electromagnetic energy conversion, reduces noise, and extends the lifespan of the generator by eliminating unnecessary mechanical stress and resonance-related issues, while also simplifying the system structure and reducing material demands.
Implementation Method 1
an abrupt change in the magnetic flux in a magnetic circuit is caused, by means of which electrical energy is generated in a static coil placed on the magnet core by means of induction
Implementation Method 2
the coil (108) connected to a spring element (104) is moved in order to convert the energy
Data Source
AI summary
An induction generator (100) is proposed, having at least one permanent magnet (130) for generating a permanent magnetic field (138), at least one reflux plate (106) for guiding the permanent magnetic field (138), a coil (108) and a spring element (104), wherein the permanent magnet (130) and the reflux plate (106) are separated from one another by an air gap (140) through which the permanent magnetic field (138) passes, and wherein the coil (108) is connected to the spring element (104) and is movably disposed in the air gap (140), characterized in that the spring element (104) is designed to cause an oscillation movement of the coil (108) in the air gap (140) transverse to a magnetic flux of the permanent magnetic field (138) inside the air gap (140) in response to a deflection of the coil (108).