Linear faraday induction generator for the generation of electrical power from ocean wave kinetic energy and arrangements thereof
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H02K-035/00
F03B-013/20
F21S-009/04
F21V-023/04
F03B-013/16
F03B-013/18
H01F-007/02
H02K-035/02
H02M-007/06
출원번호
US-0154541
(2016-05-13)
등록번호
US-9624900
(2017-04-18)
발명자
/ 주소
Phillips, Reed E.
Gabbay, Elianne M.
출원인 / 주소
ENERGYSTICS, LTD.
대리인 / 주소
Tutunjian & Bitetto, P.C.
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초록▼
A buoy includes a flotation device configured to float at surface of a body of water. A vibrational linear electric generator (VLEG) is configured to generate power from vibrational oscillations caused by waves using compressed repulsive magnetic fields focused by end magnetic field deflecting magne
A buoy includes a flotation device configured to float at surface of a body of water. A vibrational linear electric generator (VLEG) is configured to generate power from vibrational oscillations caused by waves using compressed repulsive magnetic fields focused by end magnetic field deflecting magnets. A power collection circuit, which includes a first battery, is configured to collect and store energy generated by the VLEG. One or more electronic components are powered by the vibrational linear electric generator.
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1. A buoy, comprising: a flotation device configured to float at surface of a body of water;a vibrational linear electric generator (VLEG) configured to generate power from vibrational oscillations caused by waves, said VLEG comprising: a permanent magnet array, comprising: a plurality of magnets af
1. A buoy, comprising: a flotation device configured to float at surface of a body of water;a vibrational linear electric generator (VLEG) configured to generate power from vibrational oscillations caused by waves, said VLEG comprising: a permanent magnet array, comprising: a plurality of magnets affixed end-to-end, each of said plurality of magnets comprising an internal central channel, wherein the plurality of magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are disposed adjacently;a plurality of pole pieces positioned at both ends of the permanent magnet array and between adjacent magnets, each of said plurality of pole pieces comprising a threaded, internal central channel; anda threaded support cylinder positioned within the central channels of both the plurality of magnets and the plurality of pole pieces, wherein the plurality of magnets are affixed by mechanical compression by the plurality of pole pieces engaging with threads of the threaded support cylinder; anda set of conductive coils arranged around the permanent magnet array;a power collection circuit, comprising a first battery, configured to collect and store energy generated by the VLEG; andone or more electronic components powered by the vibrational linear electric generator. 2. The buoy of claim 1, further comprising a backup power storage device configured to store energy from the VLEG and to supply energy to the one or more electronic components if power supplied by the VLEG and the first battery is inadequate to power the one or more electronic components. 3. The buoy of claim 2, wherein the backup power storage device is selected from a group consisting of a second battery and a super capacitor. 4. The buoy of claim 1, wherein the magnets in the permanent magnet array are oriented to concentrate a magnetic field through said set of conductive coils. 5. The buoy of claim 1, wherein the one or more electronic components comprises a light source. 6. The buoy of claim 5, wherein the light source is configured to illuminate periodically. 7. The buoy of claim 5, wherein the light source is configured to illuminate continuously. 8. The buoy of claim 5, wherein the one or more electronic components further comprise one or more devices selected from a group consisting of a global positioning satellite tracker, a weather sensor, and a video camera. 9. The buoy of claim 5, further comprising one of a group consisting of a phototransistor and a photoresistor, configured to prevent illumination of the light source during daytime hours. 10. The buoy of claim 1, further comprising: a containment tube housing the VLEG; anda pair of end caps comprising grooves that mate with edges of the containment tube and an inner sliding tube. 11. A buoy, comprising: a flotation device configured to float at surface of a body of water;a vibrational linear electric generator (VLEG) configured to generate power from vibrational oscillations caused by waves, said VLEG comprising: a permanent magnet array, comprising: a plurality of magnets affixed end-to-end, each of said plurality of magnets comprising an internal central channel, wherein the plurality of magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are disposed adjacently;a plurality of pole pieces positioned at both ends of the permanent magnet array and between adjacent magnets, each of said plurality of pole pieces comprising a threaded, internal central channel; anda threaded support cylinder positioned within the central channels of both the plurality of magnets and the plurality of pole pieces, wherein the plurality of magnets are affixed by mechanical compression by the plurality of pole pieces engaging with threads of the threaded support cylinder; anda set of conductive coils arranged around the permanent magnet array;a power collection circuit, comprising a first battery, configured to collect and store energy generated by the VLEG;one or more electronic components comprising a light source powered by the vibrational linear electric generator; anda backup power storage device configured to store energy from the VLEG and to supply energy to the one or more electronic components if power supplied by the VLEG and the first battery is inadequate to power the one or more electronic components. 12. The buoy of claim 11, wherein the backup power storage device is selected from a group consisting of a second battery and a super capacitor. 13. The buoy of claim 11, wherein the magnets in the permanent magnet array are oriented to concentrate a magnetic field through said set of conductive coils. 14. The buoy of claim 11, wherein the light source is configured to illuminate periodically. 15. The buoy of claim 11, wherein the light source is configured to illuminate continuously. 16. The buoy of claim 11, wherein the one or more electronic components further comprise one or more devices selected from a group consisting of a global positioning satellite tracker, a weather sensor, and a video camera. 17. The buoy of claim 11, wherein further comprising one of a group consisting of a phototransistor and a photoresistor, configured to prevent illumination of the light source during daytime hours. 18. A buoy, comprising: a flotation device configured to float at surface of a body of water;a vibrational linear electric generator (VLEG) configured to generate power from vibrational oscillations caused by waves, said VLEG comprising: a permanent magnet array, comprising: a plurality of magnets affixed end-to-end, each of said plurality of magnets comprising an internal central channel, wherein the plurality of magnets are oriented such that like poles of the magnets are disposed adjacently;a plurality of pole pieces positioned at both ends of the permanent magnet array and between adjacent magnets, each of said plurality of pole pieces comprising a threaded, internal central channel; anda threaded support cylinder positioned within the central channels of both the plurality of magnets and the plurality of pole pieces, wherein the plurality of magnets are affixed by mechanical compression by the plurality of pole pieces engaging with threads of the threaded support cylinder; anda set of conductive coils arranged around the permanent magnet array;a power collection circuit, comprising a first battery, configured to collect and store energy generated by the VLEG;one or more electronic components, powered by the vibrational linear electric generator, comprising a light source and one of a group consisting of a phototransistor and a photoresistor, configured to prevent illumination of the light source during daytime hours; anda backup power storage device configured to store energy from the VLEG and to supply energy to the one or more electronic components if power supplied by the VLEG and the first battery is inadequate to power the one or more electronic components. 19. The buoy of claim 18, wherein the light source is configured to illuminate periodically.
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