Generation of electrical energy in a ski or snowboard
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F03B-013/00
H02P-009/04
H02N-011/00
A63C-005/07
출원번호
US-0031934
(2013-09-19)
등록번호
US-9024462
(2015-05-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Thramann, Jeff
출원인 / 주소
Thramann, Jeff
대리인 / 주소
Perkins Coie LLP
인용정보
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4인용 특허 :
34
초록▼
A ski or snowboard having an interface power source is provided. The power source uses reverse electrowetting technology to generate a charge to power devices connected to the interface. The power source includes a flexible, non-conductive substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the
A ski or snowboard having an interface power source is provided. The power source uses reverse electrowetting technology to generate a charge to power devices connected to the interface. The power source includes a flexible, non-conductive substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side with a channel between the first and second sides. Electrodes are arranged about the channel in a predefined pattern. A liquid is contained in the channel. The liquid includes a dielectric liquid and a conductive liquid that do not mix. The electric change is generated by moving the liquid back and forth across the electrodes. The force to pump or move the liquid is provided by motion of the ski or snowboard.
대표청구항▼
1. A flexible ski or board adapted to travel over a surface, the ski or board comprising: a flexible composite structure having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, at least a portion of the flexible composite structure being formed from a non-conductive material;at least one chan
1. A flexible ski or board adapted to travel over a surface, the ski or board comprising: a flexible composite structure having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, at least a portion of the flexible composite structure being formed from a non-conductive material;at least one channel residing between the first side and the second side and about the non-conductive material;at least two electrodes arranged on the at least one channel;an interface, wherein the interface is electrically coupled to the at least two electrodes, wherein the at least one channel comprises:a fluid contained in the at least one channel, the fluid comprising: a dielectric fluid; anda conductive fluid, wherein the dielectric fluid and conductive fluid are alternatingly arranged in the at least one channel,wherein the flexible material is configured to flex and provide a motive force to oscillate the fluid in the at least one channel such that the dielectric fluid and conductive fluid move past the at least two electrodes and generate an electric charge. 2. The ski or board of claim 1 wherein the ski or board comprises at least one of snow-ski or a snowboard. 3. The ski or board of claim 1 wherein the ski or board comprises at least one of a jet-ski, snowmobile ski, or a skateboard. 4. The ski or board of claim 1 wherein the plurality of electrodes are coupled to a battery. 5. The ski or board of claim 2 wherein the plurality of electrodes are coupled to an interface that is configured to provide electrical power to a ski or snowboard boot. 6. The ski or board of claim 1 wherein the plurality of electrodes are coupled to a plug. 7. The ski or board of claim 1 wherein the dielectric fluid comprises a first plurality of regions in the at least one channel and wherein the conductive fluid comprises a second plurality of regions in the at least one channel and wherein the first plurality of regions are spaced apart by the second plurality of regions over a length of the at least one channel. 8. A method of generating electrical power in a ski or board, comprising: providing a flexible ski or board adapted to travel over a surface, the ski or board comprising: a flexible composite structure having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, at least a portion of the flexible composite structure being formed from a non-conductive material;at least one channel residing between the first side and the second side and about the non-conductive material;at least two electrodes arranged on the at least one channel;an interface, wherein the interface is electrically coupled to the at least two electrodes, wherein the at least one channel comprises:a fluid contained in the at least one channel, the fluid comprising: a dielectric fluid; anda conductive fluid, wherein the dielectric fluid and conductive fluid are alternatingly arranged in the at least one channel,wherein the flexible material is configured to flex and provide a motive force to oscillate the fluid in the at least one channel such that the dielectric fluid and conductive fluid move past the at least two electrodes and generate an electric charge;causing the ski or board to travel over the surface;oscillating the fluid in the channel such that the fluid moves past the at least two electrodes;generating the electric charge; andsupplying the electric charge to the interface. 9. The method of claim 8 further comprising plugging a heater into the interface. 10. The method of claim 8 further comprising plugging a portable electronic device into the interface. 11. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the step of causing the ski or board to travel over the surface comprises causing the ski or board to move in an up and down motion and where the up and down motion pumps the fluid to cause oscillating movement. 12. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the implantable device is an electrical stimulation generator. 13. An apparatus comprising: a flexible, elongate member configured for movement over a body, the flexible, elongate member comprising a top surface;a bottom surface opposite the top surface, wherein the bottom surface is configured to directly contact and travel over the body; andat least one non-conductive core material residing between the top surface and the bottom surface;means for generating electrical power in the core when the flexible, elongate surface moves over the body; andan interface operatively coupled to the means for generating electrical power,wherein the flexible, elongate member is configured to flex and provide a motive force to oscillate the fluid in the at least one channel such that the dielectric fluid and conductive fluid move past the at least two electrodes and generate an electric charge. 14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the means for generating electrical power comprises: at least one channel residing non-conductive core material;at least two electrodes arranged on the at least one channel;a fluid contained in the at least one channel, the fluid comprising: a dielectric fluid; anda conductive fluid, wherein the dielectric fluid and conductive fluid are alternatingly arranged in the at least one channel. 15. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the means for generating an electrical charge comprises a reverse electrowetting device. 16. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the flexible, elongate member comprises a ski. 17. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the flexible, elongate member comprises a snowboard.
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