Switch Power Generating Mechanism for Constant Output
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing switch power generating mechanisms face challenges in securing a constant power generation when operated with slow speeds, due to variations in user input speed, leading to inconsistent power output and difficulty in reliable switching operations.
Innovation Solution
A switch power generating mechanism incorporating a first and second movable component, a deformable component, and a rotation transmission mechanism, where the deformable components accumulate and release deformation energy to generate power, ensuring consistent power generation even at slow speeds, and allowing self-power generation without external force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a magnet moves in a fixed voice coil to generate power, then power generation voltage is proportional to the speed of the magnet, but variations in user pushing speed cause inconsistent power output
Solution Approach 1:
The spring component accumulates deformation energy during the pushing operation, preparing energy in advance to ensure sufficient power generation voltage even when pushing speed is slow. This preliminary energy storage action resolves the inconsistency caused by varying user pushing speeds.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism uses periodic deformation and release of the spring component to generate power, converting the continuous pushing motion into discrete, standardized energy release cycles. This periodic action ensures consistent power output regardless of the continuous variation in pushing speed.
2Productivity
If power generation depends on the speed of pushing the switch, then fast pushing generates more power, but slow pushing results in insufficient power for reliable switching operations
Solution Approach 1:
The spring component performs preliminary energy accumulation during the pushing stroke, storing deformation energy that will be released later. This allows users to push at any speed without compromising the final power generation amount, as the energy is accumulated during the push and released in a controlled manner.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism transitions from a direct speed-dependent power generation system to a dynamic system where the spring component mediates between user input and power output. The spring's deformation characteristics provide a dynamic buffer that decouples the relationship between pushing speed and power generation amount.
3Device complexity
If the mechanism uses only movable components without deformable components, then the structure is simpler, but it cannot accumulate energy to ensure constant power generation at slow speeds
Solution Approach 1:
The spring component introduces energy accumulation functionality with minimal structural complexity. By adding a single deformable element that stores and releases energy, the system achieves constant power generation capability without requiring complex multi-component mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring component changes the physical state of the system from rigid to elastic, allowing energy storage through deformation. This parameter change in material behavior enables energy accumulation and release, ensuring constant power generation while maintaining relatively simple structure.
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 mechanism achieves constant power generation and reliable switching operations by accumulating and releasing deformation energy, enhancing self-power generation capabilities and expanding usage applications, while maintaining weather resistance and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
a first deformable component that deforms by a predetermined amount by the rotation of the first movable component and is released from deformation when the first movable component rotates by a predetermined amount
Implementation Method 2
a generator that generates electricity for power generation by the transmitted rotation of the first movable component
Data Source
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AI summary
[Problem] To provide a switch power generating mechanism and a switch power generating method that can secure a constant amount of power generation and that can perform a reliable switching operation regardless of how slow the speed of the force causing the mechanism to operate is. [Solution] Provided is a switch power generating mechanism that is formed of at least a first movable component, a second movable component, a first deforming component that is connected to the first movable component, and a power generator, wherein: a pressing force is transmitted to the second movable component from the outside of the switch power generating mechanism to cause at least part of the first movable component and at least part of the second movable component to move in a connected manner and cause the first movable component to rotate by a fixed amount so as to deform the first deforming component by a fixed amount; and the deformation of the first deforming component is released once the first movable component has been caused to rotate by the fixed amount, and power generation is performed with power being generated in the power generator due to the first movable component being rotated by a fixed amount as a result of the release from the deformation.