Trailer-Mounted Wind Rotors for Dynamic Vehicle Flow Energy Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wind power generation systems, such as those proposed in Brazilian patent application PI 0603458-6, are limited by being fixed and non-removable, which restricts the utilization of their generation potential due to varying vehicle flow concentrations and opposing natural wind directions, leading to reduced power generation.
Innovation Solution
The development of a trailer-mounted system with semi-tows and wind rotors that can be displaced to areas with high vehicle flow and favorable wind directions, equipped with power storage and transmission means, allowing for optimal wind energy capture and conversion into electrical power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wind generators are fixed and non-removable from their place of installation, then the structure is simple and stable, but the power generation potential is limited due to varying vehicle flow concentrations and opposing wind directions
Solution Approach 1:
The wind generator system is mounted on a trailer with wheels, transforming it from a fixed static structure to a mobile dynamic system. This allows the generator to be relocated to different positions along the road to capture varying vehicle flow concentrations and favorable wind directions, directly resolving the contradiction between productivity and fixed installation constraints
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into separable components: the wind generator assembly mounted on a trailer platform, the trailer chassis with wheels, and the towing vehicle interface. This segmentation enables independent relocation of the generator unit while maintaining structural integrity, addressing both the mobility requirement and structural stability needs
2Adaptability or versatility
If wind generators are positioned at fixed locations, then installation is simple and stable, but they cannot adapt to changing vehicle flow concentrations and wind directions
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile trailer-mounted design enables dynamic repositioning of the wind generator to adapt to changing environmental conditions such as vehicle flow concentration variations and wind direction changes, directly enhancing adaptability while maintaining operational simplicity through standard trailer towing mechanisms
3Productivity
If wind generators are made mobile on trailers, then they can be positioned optimally for power generation, but the structural stability and simplicity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves optimal power generation efficiency through mobile positioning on trailers while maintaining structural stability during operation. The trailer provides a stable platform that secures the generator during vehicle towing and operation, resolving the contradiction between mobility for productivity and structural stability
Solution Approach 2:
The trailer-mounted system serves its own stabilization needs through its inherent structure, where the trailer chassis and wheel assembly provide both mobility and operational stability without requiring additional complex stabilization mechanisms, maintaining simplicity while enabling optimal positioning
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 solution enables dynamic positioning of wind generators to maximize energy capture, adapting to changing vehicle flow and wind patterns, thereby enhancing power generation efficiency and flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
capture wind power generated by the displacement of trains, subways, vehicles—overall trucks—along railroads, roads, etc.
Implementation Method 2
the totality of those vehicles—upon traveling on the road—continuously displace a considerable air mass, generating winds at the sides of said road
Implementation Method 3
convert it in electrical power
Data Source
AI summary
This presents a Utility Model related to an improvement introduced in a piece of equipment conceived to capture wind power generated by the displacement of trains, subways, vehicles in general—overall trucks—along railroads, roads, etc., and to convert it in electrical power, thus using such considerable energetic potential. Considering that the assembly of one or a plurality of wind rotors (P) and respective electricity generators (G) are assembled on semi-tows (K) of the type engaged and handled by a truck (mechanical horse), considering that the trailers (K) provided with means for storing the electrical power generated, such as batteries (B), or other means for electricity transmission and storage. Thus, the aerogenerators (P) may be displaced to the points with the biggest flow of passing vehicles, and may also be positioned on the direction where the natural (predominant) winds are favorable to the best use of the wind potential.