Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a hot air-enabled electricity generation device that allows users to efficiently capture and convert the thermal energy from hot air in the surrounding environment into usable electricity, providing an innovative and sustainable solution for renewable energy generation in various settings, without relying on conventional power sources or weather-dependent devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Generating electricity from hot air is an innovative and sustainable solution to meet the growing global energy demands while reducing reliance on non-renewable resources. As traditional energy sources become scarcer and environmental concerns rise, harnessing renewable energy from natural phenomena like hot air offers an alternative. Hot air is abundant and present in various environments, especially in regions with significant temperature differences or heat sources, making it a reliable energy resource even in the absence of sunlight or wind. By capturing and converting heat energy from the surrounding air into electricity, this technology can provide off-grid power, support remote areas, and contribute to local energy independence. Its importance lies in offering a consistent, low-cost, and eco-friendly energy solution, which helps mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, the portability and versatility of such systems can expand energy access to underserved communities, fostering energy resilience and promoting sustainable development across diverse regions.

[0003] Traditional methods of generating electricity from hot air typically involve technologies like thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and steam turbines, both of which have limitations. TEGs work by converting temperature differences between hot surfaces and cool surroundings into electrical energy, but they often suffer from low efficiency due to the relatively small temperature gradients required for optimal performance. On the other hand, steam turbines, commonly used in large-scale power plants, require substantial infrastructure, including boilers and heat exchangers, making them expensive and impractical for smaller-scale or off-grid applications. These systems also tend to have high operational and maintenance costs, especially in regions where hot air is not consistently available at high temperatures. Furthermore, both methods are typically designed for steady, large-scale operations, limiting their adaptability to smaller, more portable devices for individual or local use. The environmental impact of these systems, particularly in terms of water usage and emissions from associated energy generation processes, also poses significant drawbacks.

[0004] US6396239B1 relates to a portable PV modular solar generator. A plurality of wheels is attached to the bottom of a rechargeable battery container. At least one rechargeable battery is contained inside the rechargeable battery container. A power conditioning panel is connected to the rechargeable battery container. At least one photovoltaic panel is pivotally connected. In a preferred embodiment, the rechargeable battery container is a waterproof battery enclosure having a knife switch connection. A mast having a rotation bar is supported by the waterproof battery enclosure. At least one solar panel support brace for supporting the photovoltaic panel is attached to the rotation bar. The power conditioning panel is waterproof, is attached to the mast and has a door. When the door is opened, at least one safety switch is opened, breaking an electric circuit. The waterproof power conditioning panel has a charge controller and an inverter. The charge controller is electrically connected to at least one rechargeable battery and at least one photovoltaic panel, and is capable of receiving auxiliary power inputs.

[0005] US7388348B2 stores electrical energy generated by a solar panel, which is made of an array of photovoltaic cells, in a dc storage battery, and upon demand converts the dc voltage of the battery to an ac output suitable for supplying conventional electrical appliances. The battery is a sealed lead-acid type and may be an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery. The device includes an energy storage and converting unit, which houses the battery and a dc-to-ac inverter. The inverter converts the stored energy of the battery, supplied at a low dc voltage, into the ac voltage and current required for supplying conventional appliances. A charge controller manages the flow of current from the solar panel to optimize the state of charge of the battery and to maximize the useful life of the battery. Additional circuitry monitors the discharge level of the battery to limit deep discharging.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices store electrical energy generated by solar panels, but these devices typically do not enable users to capture and convert thermal energy from the surrounding hot air, limiting their ability to harness the full spectrum of renewable energy sources; while solar panels effectively convert sunlight into electricity, these devices overlook the potential of thermoelectric devices or technologies that may utilize the temperature difference in the environment, offering an additional means of energy generation by converting heat from the surrounding air into usable electrical power, thus enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in energy harvesting devices.

[0007] To address the limitations of existing methods for generating solar powered electricity, there is a clear need in the art to develop a device that requires to allow users to efficiently capture and convert the thermal energy from hot air in the surrounding environment into usable electricity, overcoming issues such as low efficiency, high costs, and the dependence on specific environmental conditions, thereby providing a practical, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for harnessing renewable energy that can be deployed in various settings, promoting energy independence and reducing reliance on conventional power sources for diverse applications.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that enables users to generate electricity by capturing and converting the thermal energy from hot air in the surrounding environment, offering an innovative, eco-friendly solution for harnessing renewable energy and reducing dependence on conventional power sources in a sustainable manner.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that allows users to generate electricity from heat radiation emitted by hot water, providing an alternative energy source in the absence of sunlight, ensuring continuous power generation and promoting sustainability in diverse environmental conditions.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a portable and reliable device that enables users to generate electricity from hot air, offering a convenient, efficient, and dependable solution for harnessing thermal energy in various environments, ensuring mobility and consistent performance for sustainable power generation.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a hot air-enabled electricity generation device that enables users to generate electricity by capturing and converting the thermal energy from hot air in the surrounding environment to harness heat and transform it into usable electrical power, providing a sustainable, eco-friendly solution for renewable energy generation that is applied in various settings, regardless of weather conditions or conventional power sources, contributing to energy independence and sustainability.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a hot air-enabled electricity generation device, comprises of a housing developed to be installed on a ground surface, walls of the housing allows entrapment of heat waves of sunlight inside the housing, a motorized fan installed on lateral side of the housing for rushing in surrounding air inside the housing in view of increasing temperature inside the housing, a column arranged on top portion of the housing and integrated with an opening through which the accumulated hot air inside the housing rises through the column, and a turbine arranged in the column to rotate in a manner that the rotational energy is harnessed by a generator configured with the turbine via a shaft that converts the harnessed rotational energy into electrical energy which is stored in a battery configured with the housing.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of an open vessel filled with water arranged inside the housing for allowing water to get heated from the trapped heat waves, and a motorized roller arranged with the vessel rotates for uncoiling an insulating sheet coiled on the roller over the vessel in view of maintaining high temperature of the heated water and in case of lack of sunlight, the sheet is removed from the vessel in view of allowing release of heat radiation from the heated water to allow flow of hot air from the housing towards the column.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an internal view of a hot air-enabled electricity generation device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a hot air-enabled electricity generation device that allows users to capture and convert thermal energy from surrounding hot air into usable electricity, offering a sustainable and efficient method for renewable energy generation in diverse environments without relying on conventional power sources.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an internal view of a hot air-enabled electricity generation device is illustrated, comprising a housing 101 developed to be installed on a ground surface, a motorized fan 102 installed on lateral side of the housing 101, a column 103 arranged on a top portion of the housing 101 with an opening, a turbine 107 arranged in the column 103, an open vessel 104 filled with water arranged inside the housing 101, a motorized roller 105 arranged with the vessel 104, and a solar panel 106 arranged on the housing 101.

[0023] The device proposed herein includes a housing 101 that is developed to be installed on a ground surface in view of generating electricity from hot air. The housing 101 as mentioned herein serves as a structural foundation to various components associated with the device, wherein the walls of the housing 101 is made of glass that allows entrapment of heat waves of sunlight inside the housing 101.

[0024] In order to activate functioning of the device, a user is required to manually switch on the device by pressing a button positioned on the housing 101, wherein the button used herein is a push button. Upon pressing of the button, the circuits get closed allowing conduction of electricity that leads to activation of the device and vice versa.

[0025] Upon activation of the device by the user, an inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the housing 101 and linked to the switch generates a command to activate a motorized fan 102 installed on lateral side of the housing 101 for rushing in surrounding air inside the housing 101. The motorized fan 102 works by utilizing an electric motor to drive rotating blades within the housing 101, creating airflow. As the fan 102 blades spin, they displace the surrounding air, pushing it into the housing 101. The motor’s speed can be adjusted to control the volume of air circulated. This rush of air serves to regulate temperature inside the housing 101.

[0026] The top portion of the housing 101 is equipped with a column 103 that integrates an opening, allowing accumulated hot air inside the housing 101 to rise through the column 103, harnessing the upward airflow to generate electricity through a turbine 107 arranged in the column 103, in view of converting the heat energy into electrical power while facilitating efficient ventilation and temperature regulation within the housing 101.

[0027] As the hot air rises from inside the housing 101, a force gets created on the turbine 107 to drive the turbine 107 causing rotation of the turbine 107 This rotational motion is transferred to a generator through a connected shaft, where the kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy. The generated electricity is then stored in a battery integrated into the housing 101, enabling the device to harness and store energy efficiently. This process not only powers the device but also utilizes the rising hot air as a renewable source of energy, contributing to both cooling and energy generation in a sustainable manner.

[0028] The battery utilized here, is preferably a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0029] The housing 101 is equipped with an open vessel 104 filled with water, which absorbs heat from the trapped heat waves inside, causing the water to heat up in view of generating electricity, utilizing the heated water to drive the turbine 107 converting heat into electrical power in a sustainable manner.

[0030] A motorized roller 105 arranged with the vessel 104 is actuated by the microcontroller to rotate for uncoiling an insulating sheet coiled on the roller 105 over the vessel 104 in view of maintaining high temperature of the heated water. The motorized roller 105 consists of a disc incorporated to a motor via a shaft. Upon actuation of the motorized roller 105 by the microcontroller, the motor provides the rotational force necessary to turn the disc. The speed and direction of the motor dictate the rate and direction of unwinding of insulating sheet. The speed and direction of rotation of motor is regulated by the microcontroller is regulated by the microcontroller in view of uncoiling the insulating sheet coiled on the roller 105 over the vessel 104 in view of maintaining high temperature of the heated water.

[0031] In the absence of sunlight, the microcontroller directs the roller 105 mechanism to retract the sheer from over the vessel 104 , allowing the heat stored in the water to radiate freely, thus enabling the release of trapped heat. This process facilitates the flow of hot air from inside the housing 101 towards the column 103, where the rising warm air generates a force to drive the turbine 107 The turbine’s 107 rotational energy is then converted into electricity, ensuring continuous energy production even when solar energy is insufficient, thereby optimizing the overall efficiency in generating power from thermal sources.

[0032] The housing 101 is also arranged with a solar panel 106 for harnessing solar energy which is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery. When the sunlight hits the solar panel 106, an electric field is created by allowing the photons or particles of light to knock electrons free from atom, generating a flow of electricity. The generated or created electricity flows to the edge of the panel 106 and travels through a conductive wire. The conductive wire transfers the electricity to the battery for storing the converted energy.

[0033] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the housing 101 that is developed to be installed on the ground surface in view of generating electricity from hot air. Upon activation of the device by the user, the microcontroller generates the command to activate the motorized fan 102 for rushing in surrounding air inside the housing 101. As the hot air rises from inside the housing 101, the force gets created on the turbine 107 to drives the turbine 107, causing rotation of the turbine 107 This rotational motion is transferred to the generator through the connected shaft, where the kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy. The generated electricity is then stored in the battery. The open vessel 104 filled with water absorbs heat from the trapped heat waves inside, causing the water to heat up in view of generating electricity, utilizing the heated water to drive the turbine 107 converting heat into electrical power in the sustainable manner. the motorized roller 105 is actuated by the microcontroller to rotate for uncoiling the insulating sheet coiled on the roller 105 over the vessel 104 in view of maintaining high temperature of the heated water. In the absence of sunlight, the microcontroller directs the roller 105 mechanism to retract the sheer from over the vessel 104 , allowing the heat stored in the water to radiate freely, thus enabling the release of trapped heat. This process facilitates the flow of hot air from inside the housing 101 towards the column 103, where the rising warm air generates the force to drive the turbine 107.

[0034] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , C , Claims:1) A hot air-enabled electricity generation device, comprising:

i) a housing 101 developed to be installed on a ground surface, wherein walls of said housing 101 is made of glass that allows entrapment of heat waves of sunlight inside said housing 101;
ii) a motorized fan 102 installed on lateral side of said housing 101 that is actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for rushing in surrounding air inside said housing 101 in view of increasing temperature inside said housing 101, wherein a column 103 is arranged on top portion of said housing 101 and integrated with an opening through which said accumulated hot air inside said housing 101 rises through said column 103; and
iii) a turbine 107 arranged in said column 103 over which a force is experienced due to rising of hot air from inside of said housing 101, wherein said experienced force enforces said turbine 107 to rotate in a manner that said rotational energy is harnessed by a generator configured with said turbine 107 via a shaft that converts said harnessed rotational energy into electrical energy which is stored in a battery configured with said housing 101.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an open vessel 104 filled with water is arranged inside said housing 101 for allowing water to get heated from said trapped heat waves.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein a motorized roller 105 is arranged with said vessel 104 that is actuated by said microcontroller to rotate for uncoiling an insulating sheet coiled on said roller 105 over said vessel 104 in view of maintaining high temperature of said heated water and in case of lack of sunlight, said sheet is removed from said vessel 104 in view of allowing release of heat radiation from said heated water to allow flow of hot air from said housing 101 towards said column 103.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 2, a solar panel 106 is arranged on said housing 101 for harnessing solar energy which is converted into electrical energy and stored in said battery.