Lightning Energy Storage Device with Current Limiting and Voltage Dividing Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current energy storage solutions do not effectively harness and store lightning's high-voltage, high-current electrical power for environmental protection and power supply to vehicles or buildings, as they are not designed to handle the instantaneous and intense nature of lightning energy.
Innovation Solution
An energy storage device comprising a receiving element, a conduction element, a limiting current element, a voltage dividing element, and a storage element, which receives lightning power, limits and divides it to safely store the energy in a storage element, such as super capacitors, for use in electrical equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional energy storage solutions are used, then they can store energy, but they cannot effectively handle lightning's high-voltage and high-current instantaneous power
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediate elements (current limiting element and voltage dividing element) between the receiving element and storage element. These intermediaries transform the incompatible high-voltage, high-current lightning power into compatible forms that the storage element can handle, resolving the contradiction between handling lightning power and compatibility with storage elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the electrical parameters (current and voltage) of the lightning power through active limiting and dividing elements. By dynamically adjusting and transforming these parameters, the system makes the incompatible lightning power compatible with the storage element's requirements.
2Productivity
If lightning's high-current is directly transmitted to storage element, then power transfer is efficient, but the storage element and electrical equipment will be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary protective actions by placing current limiting and voltage dividing elements before the storage element. These elements preemptively reduce the harmful high current and voltage from lightning, preventing damage to downstream equipment while still allowing efficient power transfer to the storage element.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful high-current, high-voltage lightning power into beneficial stored energy. By using current limiting and voltage dividing elements, the system transforms what would be destructive force into safely storable energy that can be used to power electrical equipment.
3Power
If high-voltage lightning power is directly applied to storage element, then energy capture is maximized, but the storage element cannot be charged safely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses voltage dividing element as an intermediary between the high-voltage lightning power and the storage element. This intermediary safely reduces the voltage to appropriate levels for charging the storage element, enabling both maximum energy capture and safe charging operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the voltage parameter of the lightning power through the voltage dividing element. By transforming the high-voltage input into appropriate voltage levels, the system achieves both maximum energy capture capability and safe charging operation for the storage element.
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
The device effectively captures and stores lightning energy, limiting current and dividing voltage to charge storage elements, providing a sustainable power source while protecting electrical equipment from damage and contributing to environmental protection.
Implementation Method 1
The receiving element is configured for receiving lightning's electrical power from an environment
Implementation Method 2
The storage element is coupled to the voltage dividing element and configured for storing the lightning's electrical power
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AI summary
An energy storage device configured for a vehicle or a building is provided. The energy storage device includes a receiving element, a conduction element, a limiting current element, a voltage dividing element, and a storage element. The receiving element is configured for receiving a lightning's electrical power in an environment. The conduction element is coupled to the receiving element and is configured for conducting a first path or a second path in accordance with an electrical property of the lightning's electrical power. The voltage dividing element is coupled to the limiting current element and is configured for dividing a voltage of the lightning's electrical power. The storage element is coupled to the voltage dividing element and is configured for storing the lightning's electrical power.