Power Generator Eccentric Rotation Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic apparatuses that convert kinetic energy into electric energy have limited power generation efficiency due to the directionality of movement not aligning with the direction of maximum acceleration, resulting in suboptimal energy conversion.
Innovation Solution
The power generator incorporates a movable portion that vibrates in the direction of gravitational force, utilizing an eccentric rotation mechanism to align the movement direction with the direction of maximum acceleration, enhancing energy conversion efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the movable portion moves in a fixed direction regardless of acceleration direction, then the device structure is simple, but power generation efficiency is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The movable portion is designed to dynamically change its movement direction based on the direction of applied acceleration. The movement direction changing portion enables the system to adapt to different acceleration directions (horizontal, vertical, or inclined) by adjusting the movement direction of the movable portion, thereby maximizing power generation efficiency under various carrying conditions without requiring a complex external control system.
2Use of energy by moving object
If the movable portion does not align with maximum acceleration direction, then the device structure is simple, but energy conversion is suboptimal
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically aligns the movement direction of the movable portion with the direction of maximum acceleration through the movement direction changing portion. This dynamic alignment ensures that kinetic energy is efficiently converted to electric energy regardless of whether the acceleration is horizontal, vertical, or inclined, maximizing energy conversion efficiency without complex external control mechanisms.
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 significantly improves power generation efficiency by ensuring the movable portion vibrates in the direction of maximum acceleration, effectively harnessing kinetic energy for efficient electric energy production.
Implementation Method 1
a first conversion portion converting kinetic energy of the movable portion to electric energy
Implementation Method 2
a movement direction changing portion changing a direction in which the movable portion moves to a direction along a direction in which acceleration applied to the movable portion is larger regardless of a direction of the power generator body
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AI summary
A power generator capable of improving power generation efficiency is obtained. This power generator includes a movable portion moving by kinetic energy acting on a power generator body, a first conversion portion converting kinetic energy of the movable portion to electric energy and a movement direction changing portion changing a direction in which the movable portion moves to a direction along a direction in which acceleration applied to the movable portion is larger regardless of a direction of the power generator body.