GB2460081A - Rainwater powered electricity generator - Google Patents

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GB2460081A
GB2460081A GB0808924A GB0808924A GB2460081A GB 2460081 A GB2460081 A GB 2460081A GB 0808924 A GB0808924 A GB 0808924A GB 0808924 A GB0808924 A GB 0808924A GB 2460081 A GB2460081 A GB 2460081A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B17/00—Other machines or engines
    • F03B17/06—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head"
    • F03B17/062—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head" with rotation axis substantially at right angle to flow direction
    • F03B17/063—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head" with rotation axis substantially at right angle to flow direction the flow engaging parts having no movement relative to the rotor during its rotation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B1/00—Engines of impulse type, i.e. turbines with jets of high-velocity liquid impinging on blades or like rotors, e.g. Pelton wheels; Parts or details peculiar thereto
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B13/00—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B7/00—Water wheels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2220/00—Application
    • F05B2220/20—Application within closed fluid conduits, e.g. pipes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2220/00—Application
    • F05B2220/60—Application making use of surplus or waste energy
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/90—Mounting on supporting structures or systems
    • F05B2240/91—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a stationary structure
    • F05B2240/911—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a stationary structure already existing for a prior purpose
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/50—Hydropower in dwellings
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/20—Hydro energy

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Abstract

A turbine module is fitted to a rainwater downpipe and consists of a water funnel located at the top end of the module housing to direct rainwater onto the rotor. A generator is housed within the turbine hub. The generator has magnets forming the rotor and a central generator hub to produce an electric current that is carried to a storage unit using an electrical cable.

Description

Raingen This invention relates to a module that uses natural rainwater to generate electricity.
When it rains rainwater generally runs off roofs into guttering and then to a downpipe before running into the drainage systems.
This module utilises the rainwater in the downpipe before it is allowed to run into the drainage systems.
The invention will be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Drawing 1 shows an assembled internal view of the module, the arrows denote the rainwater running into a funnel 1, located at the top end of the module housing 2, the rainwater is directed through the funnel 1, onto the rotor 3, and the down force of water enables the rotor 3, to turn at speed thus creating an electrical current.
Drawing 2 shows the separate parts of the module, funnel 1, located at the top end of the module housing 2, the rotor 3, magnets 4, generator hub 5, and electrical cable 6, . The magnets 4, and the generator hub 5, are located in the internal bore of the rotor 3, the rotor 3, is supported each end by rotating bearings allowing the rotor 3, to turn at speed and produce an electric current which is then carried to a storage unit using electrical cable 6,.
The advantages of using this module is that with more and more pressure being put on everyone to be more environmentally friendly and to recycle as much as possible it makes sense to use a natural source of water to produce electricity that we all use on day to day basis. The electricity which can be stored maybe used for lighting or for electrical appliances. The modules can be installed not only for general household use but also for factories, office blocks, large and small industrial units, hotels, hospitals, and all other types of buildings. We can all benefit using the electricity produced with this invention by using a natural source of water which is normally discarded.

Claims (3)

  1. Claims 1 A fitted module to a rainwater down pipe which consists of an internal funnel, rotating wheel, magnets, generator hub, electrical cable, which produces an electrical current to be stored and used as required.
  2. 2 A fitted module according to claim 1 which can be manufactured in larger sizes to suit larger buildings or applications.
  3. 3. A fitted module according to claim I in which all parts can be replaced when
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WO2010122186A1 (en) * 2009-04-21 2010-10-28 Astuy Diaz De Mendibil Jose Ignacio Electricity generator that utilizes hydraulic jumps
GB2479019A (en) * 2010-10-05 2011-09-28 Danielle Holland Drainage unit water turbine
CN103457411A (en) * 2013-05-09 2013-12-18 陈飞 Illuminating device for power generation through sprayed streams
FR3031537A1 (en) * 2015-01-09 2016-07-15 Jean-Yves Cuzin SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A TURBINE FROM A DOWNWARD OF RAINWATER
RU2683009C1 (en) * 2018-02-08 2019-03-25 Андрей Николаевич Коваленко Power plant for converting rain energy
FR3123389A1 (en) * 2021-06-01 2022-12-02 Sébastien DEGOR Electrical energy production system for gutter descent
PL442674A1 (en) * 2022-10-28 2024-04-29 Politechnika Rzeszowska im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza Device for recovering energy from rainwater

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GB2312711A (en) * 1996-04-26 1997-11-05 Jacob Dyson A hydroelectric power system
DE19858609A1 (en) * 1998-12-18 1999-07-22 Joerg Przybyla Electricity generating device driven by rainwater
WO2001055589A1 (en) * 2000-01-31 2001-08-02 William Ross Francis Habitat hydro scheme
DE10217629A1 (en) * 2002-02-01 2003-08-21 Richard Eckl Device for generating electric current from rainwater, collects water and supplies to waterwheel and current generator
DE202004003596U1 (en) * 2004-03-09 2004-05-27 Kümmerle, Detlef Modular regenerative energy system for building has rainwater module, flow module and wind module for providing energy for driving electrical generator
DE102004003554A1 (en) * 2004-01-23 2005-08-18 Gombar, René Electrical energy generation system for use on building uses rainwater running off sloping roof into channel containing set of water turbines connected to generators and transformer
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2732552A1 (en) * 1977-07-19 1979-02-01 Sen Albert Geith Energy recovery system for house drains - has turbine driven by drain water coupled to dynamo charging LV battery
GB2312711A (en) * 1996-04-26 1997-11-05 Jacob Dyson A hydroelectric power system
DE19858609A1 (en) * 1998-12-18 1999-07-22 Joerg Przybyla Electricity generating device driven by rainwater
WO2001055589A1 (en) * 2000-01-31 2001-08-02 William Ross Francis Habitat hydro scheme
DE10217629A1 (en) * 2002-02-01 2003-08-21 Richard Eckl Device for generating electric current from rainwater, collects water and supplies to waterwheel and current generator
US20080060184A1 (en) * 2003-10-09 2008-03-13 Access Business Group International, Llc Miniature hydro-power generation system
DE102004003554A1 (en) * 2004-01-23 2005-08-18 Gombar, René Electrical energy generation system for use on building uses rainwater running off sloping roof into channel containing set of water turbines connected to generators and transformer
DE202004003596U1 (en) * 2004-03-09 2004-05-27 Kümmerle, Detlef Modular regenerative energy system for building has rainwater module, flow module and wind module for providing energy for driving electrical generator

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2010122186A1 (en) * 2009-04-21 2010-10-28 Astuy Diaz De Mendibil Jose Ignacio Electricity generator that utilizes hydraulic jumps
GB2479019A (en) * 2010-10-05 2011-09-28 Danielle Holland Drainage unit water turbine
CN103457411A (en) * 2013-05-09 2013-12-18 陈飞 Illuminating device for power generation through sprayed streams
FR3031537A1 (en) * 2015-01-09 2016-07-15 Jean-Yves Cuzin SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A TURBINE FROM A DOWNWARD OF RAINWATER
RU2683009C1 (en) * 2018-02-08 2019-03-25 Андрей Николаевич Коваленко Power plant for converting rain energy
FR3123389A1 (en) * 2021-06-01 2022-12-02 Sébastien DEGOR Electrical energy production system for gutter descent
PL442674A1 (en) * 2022-10-28 2024-04-29 Politechnika Rzeszowska im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza Device for recovering energy from rainwater

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