DESC:THIS APPLICATION IS A PATENT OF ADDITION TO INDIAN PATENT APPLICATION NO. 201721000963 FILED ON JANUARY 10th, 2017.
FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of solar panels.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
Typically, Diesel generator sets or DG sets are used to provide power to remote places that are not powered by a power grid or as a backup in case of a power outage. The DG sets are used to power domestic equipments, commercial establishments, and agricultural equipments by converting the chemical energy of fossil fuels into kinetic energy by the process of combustion. However, the fossil fuels produce toxic by-products that are hazardous to the environment. Further, rise in cost of the fossil fuels results in increase in the operational cost of the diesel generator sets.
There is, therefore, felt a need of a mobile energy generating device that alleviates the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a mobile energy generator device.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a device that provides domestic electrification.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a device that provides electricity for agricultural and commercial purposes.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a device that provides DC/AC power.
Still yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a device that is remotely operated.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages a mobile energy generating device mounted on a sub frame of a trailer chassis. The device comprises an array of foldable solar panels, a power storage unit, a charge controller and an evaluator. The array of foldable solar panels is securely held by a module mounting unit. The array of foldable solar panels is configured to generate DC power. The power storage unit is configured to cooperate with the array of foldable solar panels to store the generated DC power. The charge controller is coupled to the power storage unit. The charge controller is configured to analyse a plurality of parameters associated with the power storage unit to facilitate charging of the power storage unit based on the analysed parameters. The evaluator is configured to evaluate a plurality of field parameters and generate at least one requirement signal based on evaluation of the field parameters. The power storage unit is configured to supply power to at least one appliance based on the requirement signal generated by the evaluator.
In an embodiment, the power storage unit includes a detachable power supply unit and an on-board power storage unit. The detachable power supply unit is configured to receive the DC power from the array of foldable solar panels. The detachable power supply unit includes a plurality of batteries and an inverter. The plurality of batteries is configured to receive the DC power and is further configured to be charged based on the received DC power. The inverter is configured to cooperate with the plurality of batteries to generate AC power. The inverter is further configured to supply AC power to the appliance. The on-board power storage unit is coupled to the array of foldable solar panels and is configured to be charged based on the generated DC power and is further configured to supply DC power to the appliance.
In an embodiment, the evaluator includes a first set of sensors, a signal conditioning unit and a control unit. The first set of sensors are disposed on the chassis. The first set of sensors are configured to sense the field parameters to generate a first set of sensed signals. The signal conditioning unit is configured to cooperate with the first set of sensors. The signal conditioning unit is further configured to generate conditioned sensed signals based on the received the first set of sensed signals. The control unit is configured to cooperate with the signal conditioning unit to compare values of conditioned sensed signals with pre-determined values to evaluate the field parameters. The control unit is further configured to generate the at least one requirement signal based on the comparison.
In an embodiment, the evaluator is configured to receive a second set of sensed signals from a second set of sensors disposed remotely on field.
In an embodiment, the device includes a first communication unit configured to receive said second set of sensed signals from said second set of sensors.
In an embodiment, the first communication unit is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication with the second set of sensors.
In an embodiment, the detachable power supply unit is configured to supply power to AC or DC load.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
The mobile energy generating device of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
FIGURE 1 illustrates a block diagram of the mobile energy generator device.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 – Device
102 – Array of Foldable Solar Panels
104 – Power Storage Unit
105 – Detachable Power Supply Unit
105A – Plurality of Batteries
105B – Inverter
106 – On-Board Power Storage Unit
108 – Charge Controller
110 – Evaluator
110A – First Set of Sensors
110B – Signal Conditioning Unit
110C – Control Unit
112 – Memory
114 – Comparator
116 – Second Set of Sensors
118 – First Communication Unit
120 – Appliance
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details, are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms "a,” "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," “including,” and “having,” are open ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
When an element is referred to as being "mounted on," “engaged to,” "connected to," or "coupled to" another element, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed elements.
The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.
Terms such as “inner,” “outer,” "beneath," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," and the like, may be used in the present disclosure to describe relationships between different elements as depicted from the figures.
The present disclosure envisages a mobile energy generating device. The mobile energy generation device (herein after referred to as “device 100”) is described below with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2.
The device comprises an array of foldable solar panels 102, a power storage unit 104, a charge controller 108, and an evaluator 110.
The array of foldable solar panels 102 is securely held by a module mounting unit (not shown in figures). The array of foldable solar panels 102 is configured to generate DC power upon receiving sun light.
The power storage unit 104 is configured to receive the DC power from the array of foldable solar panels 102. The power storage unit 104 includes a detachable power supply unit 105 and an on-board power storage unit 106.
The detachable power supply unit 105 includes a plurality of batteries 105A and an inverter 105B. The plurality of batteries 105A is configured to be charged upon receiving DC power from the array of foldable solar panels 102. The inverter 105B is configured to cooperate with the plurality of batteries 105A to generate AC power. The inverter 105B is further configured to supply the AC power to an appliance 120. The detachable power supply unit 105 is configured to supply power to AC or DC load.
The on-board power storage unit 106 is coupled with the array of foldable solar panels 102 to be charged based on the generated DC power. The on-board power storage unit 106 is further configured to supply the DC power to the appliance 120.
The charge controller 108 is coupled to the power storage unit 104 and is configured to evaluate a plurality of parameters associated with the power storage unit 104. The charge controller 108 is further configured to analyse a plurality of parameters associated with the power storage unit 104 to facilitate charging of the power storage unit 104 based on the analysed parameters.
The evaluator 110 is configured to evaluate a plurality of field parameters and generate at least one requirement signal based on evaluation of the field parameters. The evaluator 110 includes a first set of sensors 110A, a signal conditioning unit 110B and a control unit 110C.
The first set of sensors 110A is disposed on the trailer chassis. The first set of sensors 110A is configured to sense the field parameters. The first set of sensors 110A is further configured to generate a first set of sensed signals.
The signal conditioning unit 110B is configured to cooperate with the first set of sensors 110A. The signal conditioning unit 110B is further configured to generate conditioned sensed signals based on the received the first set of sensed signals.
The control unit 110C is configured to cooperate with the signal conditioning unit 110B. The control unit 110C includes a memory 112 and a comparator 114. The memory 112 is configured to store pre-determined conditioned signals. The comparator 114 is configured to cooperate with the memory and the signal conditioning unit 110B to compare the values of conditioned sensed signals with the pre-determined values to evaluate the field parameters. The control unit 110C is further configured to generate the at least one requirement signal based on the comparison. If the value of a conditioned sensed signal corresponding to a field parameter is less than the pre-determined value, then the comparator 114 evaluates the field parameter and based on this the control unit 110C generates a requirement signal. The power storage unit 104 supplies either AC power or DC power to the appliance upon generation of the requirement signal.
The power storage unit 104 is configured to supply power to at least one appliance 120 based on the requirement signal generated by the evaluator 110.
The evaluator 110 is configured to receive a second set of sensed signals from a second set of sensors 116 disposed remotely on the field.
The device includes a first communication unit 118 configured to receive the second set of sensed signals from said second set of sensors. The first communication unit 118 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication with the second set of sensors.
In an operative configuration, the device 100 is capable of simultaneously supplying power at two different locations i.e. at location A and location B. The location A has a DC load and the location B has an AC load. The first set of sensors 110A upon sensing a field parameter for e.g. a low moisture content in soil is sensed by the first set of sensors 110A, it generates a sensed signal. The signal conditioning unit 110B is configured to generate conditioned sensed signal. The control unit 110C is configured to compare the value of conditioned sensed signal with the pre-determined value to evaluate the field parameter and generate a requirement signal indicating the power storage unit 104 to supply DC power to turn on a DC load at location A. Similarly, the first set of sensors 110A or the second set of sensors 116 upon sensing a field parameter, requires turning on of an AC load, is sensed by the first set of sensors 110A or the second set of sensors 116. The signal conditioning unit 110B is configured to generate conditioned sensed signal. The control unit 110C is configured to compare the value of conditioned sensed signal with the pre-determined value to evaluate the field parameter and generate a requirement signal indicating the power storage unit 104 to supply AC power to turn on the AC load at location B.
Thus, the device 100 of the present disclosure supplies AC or DC power as per requirement.
TECHNICAL ADVANCES AND ECONOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a mobile energy generating device, that:
• provides domestic electrification;
• provides DC/AC power;
• provides electricity for agricultural and commercial purposes; and
• is remotely operated.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveals the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. A mobile energy generating device (100) mounted on a sub frame of a trailer chassis, said device (100) comprising:
a. an array of foldable solar panels (102) securely held by a module mounting unit, said array of foldable solar panels (102) configured to generate DC power;
b. a power storage unit (104) configured to cooperate with said array of foldable solar panels (102) to store said generated DC power;
c. a charge controller (108) coupled to said power storage unit (104), said charge controller (108) configured to analyse a plurality of parameters associated with said power storage unit (104) to facilitate charging of said power storage unit (104) based on said analysed parameters; and
d. an evaluator (110) configured to evaluate a plurality of field parameters and generate at least one requirement signal based on evaluation of said field parameters,
wherein said power storage unit (104) is configured to supply power to at least one appliance (120) based on said requirement signal generated by said evaluator (110).
2. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said power storage unit (104) includes:
a. a detachable power supply unit (105) configured to receive said DC power from said array of foldable solar panels (102), said detachable power supply unit (105) includes:
i. a plurality of batteries (105A) configured to receive said DC power and is further configured to be charged based on said received DC power;
ii. an inverter (105B) configured to cooperate with said plurality of batteries (105A) to generate AC power and is further configured to supply AC power to said appliance (120),
b. an on-board power storage unit (106) coupled with said array of solar panels (102) and configured to be charged based on said generated DC power and is further configured to supply DC power to said appliance (120).
3. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said evaluator (110) includes:
a. a first set of sensors (110A) disposed on said chassis, and configured to sense said field parameters to generate a first set of sensed signals;
b. a signal conditioning unit (110B) configured to cooperate with said first set of sensors (110A), and further configured to generate conditioned sensed signals based on said received said first set of sensed signals; and
c. a control unit (110C) configured to cooperate with said signal conditioning unit (110B) to compare values of conditioned sensed signals with pre-determined values to evaluate said field parameters and further configured to generate said at least one requirement signal based on said comparison.
4. The device (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said control unit (110C) includes:
a. a memory (112) configured to store said pre-determined conditioned signals; and
b. a comparator (114) configured to cooperate with said signal conditioning unit (110B) and said memory (112) to compare said conditioned sensed signals with said pre-determined conditioned signals to evaluate said field parameters.
5. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said evaluator (110) is configured to receive a second set of sensed signals from a second set of sensors (116) disposed remotely on field.
6. The device as claimed in claim 5, which includes a first communication unit (118) configured to receive said second set of sensed signals from said second set of sensors (116).
7. The device as claimed in claim 6, wherein said first communication unit (118) is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication with said second set of sensors (116).
8. The device (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said detachable power supply unit (105) is configured to supply power to AC or DC load.