Mainspring Power Generator With Sequential Unwinding for Fluid Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric fluid supply devices are expensive, difficult to deploy in non-equipped sites, and cannot operate during power outages, hindering microfluidic applications like blood testing and environmental monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A power generator utilizing mainspring modules with sequential unwinding and a holder module to control power supply, providing continuous power through elastic energy storage and sequential spring unwinding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electric fluid supply devices are used, then fluid injection can be performed automatically, but the device becomes expensive and difficult to deploy in remote locations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electric components with a mechanical power generation system consisting of mainsprings, gear mechanisms, and ratchet structures. The mainspring module stores mechanical energy that drives the fluid injection process through purely mechanical means, eliminating the need for electric motors, power supplies, and control circuits while maintaining automated operation capability
Solution Approach 2:
The mainspring is pre-wound to store energy before the fluid injection process begins. This preliminary action of winding the spring allows the device to operate autonomously without requiring external power during operation, reducing the need for complex electric components and enabling deployment in remote locations
2Productivity
If electric fluid supply devices operate automatically according to power supply, then continuous operation is possible, but the device cannot operate during power outages
Solution Approach 1:
The mainspring is pre-wound to store mechanical energy before the fluid injection process begins. This preliminary action of winding the spring allows the device to operate autonomously without requiring external power during operation, ensuring continuous operation and reliability during power outages
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical power generation system is self-contained and does not require external power sources. The mainspring module generates its own power through mechanical winding and storage, making the device self-sufficient and reliable during power outages without needing grid electricity
3Duration of action of moving object
If multiple mainspring modules are used to extend power duration, then continuous power supply is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power generation system is divided into multiple independent mainspring modules, each capable of storing and releasing energy separately. This segmentation allows the duration of operation to be extended by adding modules while maintaining modularity and relatively simple individual component design
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple mainspring modules are combined in parallel to extend the overall power supply duration. The modules work together through a shared transmission mechanism, achieving extended operation time while distributing the complexity across multiple simple, identical units rather than one complex system
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 power generator ensures continuous power supply for a certain period without external power, enabling reliable operation of fluid supply devices in remote or power-outage scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
a first spring that provides a rotational force as it is wound and unwound by rotation
Data Source
AI summary
A power generator is provided including a first outer case in which an internal space is formed; a first mainspring module having a first spring providing rotational force as it is wound and unwound; a first inner case which covers the first mainspring module and rotates about a rotation axis according to the rotational force provided by the first spring; a second outer case in which an internal space is formed and disposed on the first outer case; a second mainspring module having a second spring providing rotational force as it is wound and unwound; a second inner case which covers the second mainspring module and rotates about the rotation axis according to the rotational force provided by the second spring; and a first holder module coupled to the first outer case to limit the unwinding of the first spring until the unwinding of the second spring is completed.