The present invention relates generally to the field of electric power
generation, and more particularly to a power generation system.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that ma y be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information
provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any
publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Electricity generation is the process of generating electric power from sources of
primary energy. Increasing population and technical advancement leads to increase in
demand of power supply. Due to limitation of non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil
fuel, nuclear energy and the likes, and serious negative effects on environment over
consumption of such energy resources, there have raised demands for provision of alternative
sources of energy based on renewable power source. At present time, there is increasing
interest in renewable sources of energy such as solar energy, wind energy, hydropower/water
power and the likes.
[0004] In modern-day society the availability and cost of the electric energy has become
a prime consideration to all industrialized peoples. Specifically, the cost of energy invo lving
the expenditure of fossil type fuels has risen to a point where operation of industries or plants
get adversely affected due to very high power consumption charges.
[0005] There is, therefore a need in the art to provide a simple, efficient and cost system
to generate electric power by consuming less electric power.
[0006] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on”
unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0007] In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written
description a nd attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired
properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the
numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits
and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges
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and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are
approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as
precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the
invention ma y contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found
in their respective testing measurements.
[0008] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a
shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within t he range.
Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification
as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in
any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by
context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided
with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the
invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No
language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element
essential to the practice of the invention.
[0009] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed
herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and
claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other
elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from,
a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion
occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the
written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0010] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a system for generating
electric power.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an efficient arrangement for
generating electric power more than the electric power consumed by the arrangement.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an electric power based
system to generate electric power more than the electric power consumed by the system as
input.
[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an electric power based
system to generate electric power more than the electric power consumed by the system as
input.
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[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a simple and cost effective
system for generating electric power that can be easily implemented to generate electric
power.
SUMMERY
[0015] The present invention relates generally to the field of of electric power
generation, and more particularly to a simple and efficient electric power generation system.
[0016] In an aspect, the disclosed power generation system comprises at least one
first piston cylinder arrangement that can include a first cylinder and a first piston slidably
configured with the first cylinder to move between an open position in which the first piston
is extended out and a closed position in which the first piston is inserted in the first cylinder;
and at least one second piston cylinder arrangement comprises a second cylinder and a
second piston slidably configured with the second cylinder to move between an open position
in which the second piston is extended out and a closed position in which the second piston is
inserted in the second cylinder. The second cylinder is fluidically connected to the first
cylinder using a connecting pipe.
[0017] In an aspect, the disclosed power generation system can include a hydraulic
unit coupled to the first cylinder and the second cylinder through a first pipe and a second
pipe respectively. The hydraulic unit can include an oil storage tank fo r storing oil, and a
pumping device for pumping the stored oil from the oil storage tank alternatively to the first
cylinder and the second cylinder to alternatively move the first piston and the second piston
from the closed position to the open position.
[0018] In an aspect, the disclosed power generation system can include at least one
first rack and pinion arrangement comprises a first rack coupled to the first piston, a first
shaft, a first pinion fitted on the first shaft and engaged to the first rack, and a first free wheel
fitted on the first shaft to freely rotate in a first direction on the first shaft. Movement of the
first piston between the closed position and the open position enables the first rack to move
back and forth respectively, thereby enabling the first pinion along with the first shaft to
move in the first direction and a second direction, respectively, that is opposite to the first
direction results in rotation of the first free wheel in t he first direction.
[0019] In an embodiment, the first free wheel can have a diameter larger than that of
the first pinion.
[0020] In an aspect, the disclosed power generation system can include at least one
second rack and pinion arrangement comprises a second rack coupled to the second piston, a
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second shaft, a second pinion fitted on the second shaft and engaged to the second rack, and a
second free wheel fitted on the second shaft to freely rotate in the first direction on the second
shaft. Movement of the second piston between the closed position and the open position
enables movement of the second rack to move back a nd forth, respectively, thereby enabling
the second pinion along with the second shaft to move in the first direction and the second
direction, respectively results in rotation of the second free wheel in the first direction.
[0021] In an embodiment, the second free wheel can have a diameter larger than that
of the second pinion.
[0022] In an aspect, the disclosed power generation system can include at least one
output pinion shaft arrangement comprises a third pinion engaged with the first freewheel, a
fourth pinion engaged with the second freewheel, a third shaft coupled to the third pinion and
the fourth pinion, and a fifth pinion fitted on the third shaft, wherein rotation of any or a
combination of the first freewheel and the second free wheel enables rotation of the fifth
pinion in the first direction; a gear arrangement engaged with the fifth pinion, a nd having a
gear ratio to increase rotational speed of the fifth pinion to an output shaft of the gear
arrangement; and an alternator coupled to the output shaft of the gear arrangement.
[0023] In an aspect, the gear arrangement is configured to transfer rotary motion of
the fifth pinion at increased speed to rotate the alternator at a predefined speed for generating
electric power.
[0024] In an aspect, movement of the first piston from the closed position to the open
position enables flow of oil from the first cylinder to the second cylinder, thereby moving the
second piston from the open position to the closed position.
[0025] In an aspect, movement of the second piston from the closed position to the
open position enables flow of oil from the second cylinder to the first cylinder, thereby
moving the first piston from the open position to the close position.
[0026] In an embodiment, the gear arrangement can include at least o ne pinion
coupled to the output shaft. The at least one pinion is engaged with the fifth pinion to transfer
the rotary motion from the fifth pinion to the alternator.
[0027] In an embodiment, the fifth pinion can have a diameter larger than that of the
third pinion and the fourth pinion.
[0028] In an embodiment, the pumping device can include an electric motor driven
pump.
[0029] In an embodiment, the electric power generation system can include sensors
operatively coupled to the first piston a nd the second piston to detect movement of each of
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the first piston a nd the second piston, and generate signals when any of the first piston and
the second piston is moved at the open position; a nd an oil manifold having at least o ne valve
to control flow of the oil pumped by the pumping device into the first cylinder and the second
cylinder, and a controller operatively coupled to the at least one valve, and the sensors.
[0030] In an embodiment, the controller, upon receipt of the signals from the sensors,
is configured to actuate the at least one valve to stop the flow of the pumped oil into one of
the first cylinder and the second cylinder, a nd to allow flow of the pumped oil into another of
the first cylinder and the second cylinder.
[0031] In an embodiment, the controller can be configured to actuate the at least one
valve such that to stop flow of pumped oil into the first cylinder and to allow flow of pumped
oil into the second cylinder to move the second piston from the closed position to the open
position when the received signals correspond to the position of the first piston at the open
position.
[0032] In an embodiment, the controller can be configured to actuate the at least one
valve such that to stop flow of pumped oil into the second cylinder and to allow flow of
pumped oil into the first cylinder to move the first piston from the closed position to the open
position when the received signals correspond to the position of the second piston at the open
position.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding
of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.
The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with
the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0034] In the FIG.s, similar components and/or features ma y have the same reference
label. Further, various components of the same type ma y be distinguished by following the
reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only
the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of
the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second
reference label.
[0035] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed power
generation system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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[0036] FIGs. 2A and 2B illustrate exemplary representation positions of pistons of the
proposed power generation system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0037] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate exemplary representation a first crank and pinion
arrangement and a second crank and pinion arrangement, respectively, of the proposed power
generation system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary representation a free wheel of the proposed
power generation system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0039] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or
“might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not
required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0040] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with
reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This
disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed
as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this
disclosure will be thorough a nd complete a nd will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to
those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the
disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural
and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include
both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any
elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0041] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a
claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent
art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of
filing.
[0042] Embodiments explained herein relate to electric power generation, and more
particularly to a simple and efficient electric power generation system.
[0043] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed power
generation system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The
disclosed power generation system can include a first piston cylinder arrangement that can
include a first cylinder 102 and a first piston 104 slidably configured with the first cylinder
102 to move between an open position in which the first piston is extended out (clearly
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shown in FIG. 2A) and a closed position in which the first piston 104 is inserted in the first
cylinder 102 (clearly shown in FIG. 2B); a nd a second piston cylinder arrangement that can
include a second cylinder 106 and a second piston 108 slidably configured with the second
cylinder 106 to move between an open position in which the second piston 108 is extended
out (clearly shown in FIG. 2B) a nd a closed position in which the second piston 108 is
inserted in the second cylinder 106 (Clearly shown in FIG. 2A). The second cylinder is
fluidically connected to the first cylinder using a connecting pipe 110.
[0044] In an embodiment, the disclosed power generation system 100 can include a
hydraulic unit configured with the first piston cylinder arrangement and the second piston
cylinder arrangement. The hydraulic unit can include an oil storage tank 112 fo r storing oil, a
first pipe 114 coupled between the oil storage tank 112 and the first cylinder 102, a second
pipe 116 coupled between the oil storage tank 112 and the second cylinder 106. The
hydraulic unit can include a pumping device that can include a pump 118 and an electric
motor 120 for driving the pump 118. The pump 118 is configured for pumping the stored oil
from the oil storage tank 112 alternatively to the first cylinder 102 and the second cylinder
106 to alternatively move the first piston 104 and the second piston 108 from the closed
position to the open position such as when the first piston 104 is at the closed position, the
pump 118 pumps the oil into the first cylinder 102 for moving the first piston 104 form the
closed position to open position, a nd when the second piston 108 is at the closed position, the
pump 118 pumps the oil into the second cylinder 106 for moving the second piston 108 form
the closed position to open position.
[0045] In an embodiment, movement of the first piston 104 from the closed position
to the open position enables flow of oil from the first cylinder 102 to the second cylinder106
through the connecting pipe 110, thereby moving the second piston 108 from the open
position to the closed position.
[0046] In an embodiment, movement of the second piston 108 from the closed
position to the open position enables flow of o il from the second cylinder 106 to the first
cylinder 102 through the connecting pipe 110, thereby moving the first piston 104 from the
open position to the close position.
[0047] In an embodiment, the electric power generation system 100 can include
sensors (not shown) operatively coupled to the first piston 104 a nd the second piston 108 to
detect movement of each of the first piston and the second piston, and generate signals when
any of the first piston 104 and the second piston 108 is moved at the open position, and an oil
manifold 122. The oil manifold 122can include at least one valve (not shown) to control flow
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of the oil pumped by the pump 118 into the first cylinder 102 and the second cylinder 106,
and a controller (not shown) operatively coupled to the at least one valve, and the sensors.
The at least one valve can be configured with inlet of the first pipe 114 and the second pipe
116to control flow of pumped oil into the first cylinder 102 and the second cylinder 106.
[0048] In an embodiment, the controller, upon receipt of the signals from the sensors,
is configured to actuate the at least one valve to stop the flow of the pumped oil into one of
the first cylinder 102 a nd the second cylinder 106, and to allow flow of the pumped oil into
another of the first cylinder 102 and the second cylinder 106.
[0049] In an embodiment, the controller can be configured to actuate the at least one
valve such that to stop flow of pumped oil into the first cylinder 102 and to allow flow of
pumped oil into the second cylinder 106 to move the second piston 108 from the closed
position to the open position when the received signals correspond to the position of the first
piston 104 at the open position.
[0050] In an embodiment, the controller can be configured to actuate the at least one
valve such that to stop flow of pumped oil into the second cylinder 106 and to allow flow of
pumped oil into the first cylinder 102 to move the first piston 104 from the closed position to
the open position when the received signals correspond to the position of the second piston
108 at the open position.
[0051] In an embodiment, the disclosed power generation system 100 can include at
least one first rack and pinion arrangement that can include a first rack 124 coupled to the
first piston 104, a first shaft 126, a first pinion (shown in FIG. 3A) fitted on the first shaft 126
and engaged to the first rack 124, and a first free wheel 128 fixed on the first shaft 126 to
freely rotate in a first direction on the first shaft 126.Movement of the first piston 104
between the closed position a nd the open position enables the first rack 124 to move back and
forth respectively, thereby enabling the first pinion along with the first shaft 126 to move in
the first direction and a second direction, respectively, results in rotation of the first free
wheel 128 in the first direction. The second direction is opposite to the first direction.
[0052] In an embodiment, the first free wheel 128 can have a diameter larger than that
of the first pinion.
[0053] In an embodiment, the disclosed power generation system can include a
second rack and pinion arrangement. The second rack and pinion arrangement can include a
second rack 130 coupled to the second piston 108, a second shaft 132, a second pinion
(shown in FIG. 3B) fitted on the second shaft 132 and engaged to the second rack 130, and a
second free wheel 134 fitted on the second shaft 132 to freely rotate in the first direction on
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the second shaft 132.Movement of the second piston 108 between the closed position a nd the
open position enables movement of the second rack130 to move back and forth, respectively,
thereby enabling the second pinion along with the second shaft 132 to mo ve in the first
direction and the second direction, respectively results in rotation of the second free wheel
134 in t he first direction.
[0054] In an embodiment, the first free wheel 128 and the second free wheel 134 are
free to rotate in the first direction..
[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, the first direction can be clockwise, and the
second direction can be anti-clock wise, and vice-versa.
[0056] In an embodiment, the second free wheel 134 can have a diameter larger than
that of the second pinion.
[0057] In an embodiment, the disclosed power generation system 100 can include at
least o ne output pinion shaft arrangement. The output pinion shaft arrangement can include a
third pinion 136 engaged with the first freewheel 128, a fourth pinion 138 engaged with the
second freewheel 134, a third shaft 140 coupled to the third pinion 136 and the fourth pinion
138, and a fifth pinion 142 fitted on the third shaft 140.Rotation of any or a combination of
the first freewheel 128and the second freewheel134 enables rotation of the fifth pinion 142 in
the first direction.
[0058] In an embodiment, the fifth pinion142 can have a diameter larger than that of
the third pinion 136 and the fourth pinion 138
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[0059] In an embodiment, the disclosed power generation system 100 can include a
gear arrangement engaged with the fifth pinion 142, and having a gear ratio to increase
rotational speed of the fifth pinion to an output shaft 144 of the gear arrangement, and an
alternator 154 coupled to the output shaft 144 of the gear arrangement.
[0060] In an embodiment, the gear arrangement can include a pinion 146 engaged
with the fifth pinion 142, a shaft 150 coupled to the pinion 146, and a pinion 148 coupled to
the shaft 150 a nd engaged with a pinion 152 that is coupled to the output shaft to transmit
rotary motion of the fifth pinion 142 to the alternator 154 for generating electric power.
[0061] In an aspect, the gear arrangement is configured to transfer rotary motion of
the fifth pinion 142 at increased speed to rotate the alternator 154 at a predefined speed for
generating electric power.
[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, the alternator 154 can be any of a 3 phase
alternator or a single phase alternator.
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[0063] In an exemplary embodiment, capacity of the oil storage tank 112 can be 100
litters.
[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, the first pinion and the second pinion can have
20 teeth.
[0065] In an exemplary embodiment, the first free wheel 128 a nd the second free
wheel can have 40 teeth.
[0066] In an exemplary embodiment, the fifth pinion 142 can have 80 teeth.
[0067] In an exemplary embodiment, the gear ration of the gear arrangement can be
4:1 to rotate the alternator at desired RPM to generate electricity.
[0068] In an exemplary embodiment, the generated electric power can be stored in a
battery for further use.
[0069] FIGs. 2A and 2B illustrate exemplary representation positions of pistons of the
proposed power generation system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2A, the first piston 104 is at the open position, and second
piston 108 is at the closed position. As shown in FIG. 2B, the first piston 104 is at the closed
position, and second piston 108 is at the opened position.
[0070] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate exemplary representation a first crank and pinion
arrangement and a second crank and pinion arrangement, respectively, of the proposed power
generation system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown,
the first rack is engaged with the first pinion 302(shown in FIG. 3A), and the second rack 130
is engaged with the second pinion 304 (shown in FIG. 3B).
[0071] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary representation a free wheel 128/132 of the of
the proposed power generation system 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0072] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications
besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts
herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of
the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification a nd the claims, all
terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In
particular, the terms “includes” and “including” should be interpreted as referring to
elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced
elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements,
components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers
to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text
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should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus
N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal 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
fo r 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 appended claims.
[0073] While embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and
described, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only.
Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent
to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, as
described in the claims.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0074] The present disclosure provides a system for generating electric power.
[0075] The present disclosure provides an efficient arrangement for generating electric
power more than the electric power consumed by the arrangement.
[0076] The present disclosure provides an electric power based system to generate
electric power more than the electric power consumed by the system as input.
[0077] The present disclosure provides a simple and cost effective system for generating
electric power that can be easily implemented to generate electric power.
[0078] The present disclosure provides an electric power based system which can be
used in vehicles and aircrafts.

We Claim:
1. An electric power generation system comprising:
at least one first piston cylinder arrangement comprises a first cylinder and
a first piston slidably configured with the first cylinder to move between an open
position in which the first piston is extended out a nd a closed position in which the first
piston is inserted in the first cylinder;
at least one second piston cylinder arrangement comprises a second
cylinder and a second piston slidably configured with the second cylinder to move
between an open position.