Swing Workbench Generator Using Spring and Liquid Instability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Thermal power generation emits greenhouse gases and air pollutants, while wave and wind power generation technologies face technical challenges, high costs, and environmental adaptability issues, limiting their widespread adoption and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A swing type power generation device utilizing waves and wind energy, combined with gravitational, spring, and liquid forces, to drive a pendulum mechanism that generates electricity through a gearbox and generator, featuring a modular design for enhanced energy capture and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If wave power generation technology is used, then high energy density and strong predictability are achieved, but technical challenges, high costs and environmental adaptability issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple independent power generation components, each capable of operating autonomously. This modular design allows the system to adapt to different environmental conditions while maintaining high energy density in each module.
Solution Approach 2:
The power generation device is designed to function in multiple environments (wave, wind, and vibration conditions) through universal components that can respond to different external forces, thereby improving environmental adaptability without sacrificing energy efficiency.
2Speed
If the liquid volume in the accommodating cavity is increased, then the swing frequency and swing amplitude are increased, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The swing frequency and amplitude are optimized by adjusting the liquid volume to an optimal range (40-70% of cavity volume) rather than maximizing it, achieving the desired dynamic performance while avoiding excessive complexity and cost.
3Productivity
If multiple power generation components are distributed on the workbench, then power generation efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power generation system is segmented into multiple identical modular components distributed on the workbench. Each module is simple in design but collectively they achieve high power generation throughput, balancing complexity and productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple identical power generation components are used throughout the system, ensuring uniformity in design and operation. This homogeneous approach simplifies manufacturing, maintenance, and scaling while maximizing overall power generation capacity.
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 achieves efficient and continuous power generation by leveraging multiple energy sources, increasing swing amplitude and frequency, and ensuring adaptability across various environments, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing energy utilization efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the accommodating cavity is provided with a liquid for increasing the swing frequency and swing amplitude of the workbench
Implementation Method 2
The invention provides a spring at the bottom of the workbench... The arrangement of the spring and the accommodating cavity can further increase the instability of the workbench, increase the swing amplitude and swing frequency
Implementation Method 3
The pendulum rotates along the slideway under the action of an external power source and drives the transmission rod to rotate
Implementation Method 4
the transmission rod drives the generator to generate electricity through the transmission component
Implementation Method 5
a center of a top of the workbench is provided with a mast and sail... the mast and sail is fixed on the workbench through a support frame
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AI summary
The invention relates to the technical field of power generation devices, and in particular to a swing type power generation device, comprising a workbench, power generation components, and support components; the power generation component comprises a rotating component, a transmission component, and a generator. The workbench of the invention tilts and swings under the action of external energy, and then the rotating component rotates, driving the generator to generate electricity through the transmission component. A spring is provided at the bottom of the workbench and an accommodating cavity for storing liquid is provided inside the workbench. The arrangement of the spring and the accommodating cavity can further increase the instability of the workbench, increase the swing amplitude and swing frequency of the workbench when it swings, and make the workbench produce continuous swinging under the action of external force, thereby achieving the purpose of continuous and efficient power generation.