GB2452329A - Weight powered fluid turbine system - Google Patents

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GB2452329A
GB2452329A GB0717035A GB0717035A GB2452329A GB 2452329 A GB2452329 A GB 2452329A GB 0717035 A GB0717035 A GB 0717035A GB 0717035 A GB0717035 A GB 0717035A GB 2452329 A GB2452329 A GB 2452329A
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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
    • F03B13/00—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
    • F03B13/06—Stations or aggregates of water-storage type, e.g. comprising a turbine and a pump
    • 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
    • F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G7/00—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
    • F03G7/08—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine
    • 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
    • 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
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    • Y02E60/16—Mechanical energy storage, e.g. flywheels or pressurised fluids

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Electricity generating apparatus 1 comprises a first fluid reservoir 3, a second fluid reservoir 9, and a turbine 13 in a connection 11 there between and which is connected to an electric generator 15. A weight receiving means 5 is positioned over the first reservoir 3 such that location of a moveable weight thereon moves the weight receiving means 5 causing fluid to flow from the first reservoir 3 to the second reservoir 9, via the turbine 13, to generate electricity. The moveable weight is preferably a vehicle and the weight receiving means is preferably a moveable platform. Means may be provided to return the platform 5 to its original position once the weight has been removed. The second reservoir 9 may be a storage tank positioned at a higher level than the first reservoir 3. A weight 31 may be used to assist fluid flowing from the second reservoir 9 back to the first reservoir 3. A second turbine 13A may be provided in a second connection 11A between the reservoirs 3, 9.

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Electricity Generator The invention relates to an electricity generator. In particular the invention relates to an electricity generator which uses a moveable weight such as a vehicle.
Commonly used methods of generating electricity, such as gas or coal fired power stations, are detrimental to the environment. Therefore it would be beneficial to provide an alternative method of generating electricity which could be used to supplement the electricity generated by such power stations and which lessens the damage to the environment.
It would also be beneficial to provide a method of generating electricity which could be used in remote places which cannot be connected to a national electricity supply or which have an unreliable connection to a national electricity supply.
According to the present invention there is provided an electricity generator comprising: a first reservoir for storing fluid; a second reservoir for storing fluid; a fluid connection between the first and second reservoirs which enables fluid to flow between the first and second reservoirs; means, positioned over the first reservoir, for receiving a moveable weight; a turbine positioned between the first and second reservoirs and connected to a generator such that fluid flow from the first reservoir to the second reservoir through the fluid connection is arranged to cause the turbine to rotate and electricity to be generated by the generator; the means for receiving a moveable weight being arranged such that the location of a moveable weight on the means for receiving a moveable weight is operable to move the platform thereby causing fluid flow from the first reservoir to the second reservoir to generate electricity.
The moveable weight may be a vehicle. The means for receiving a moveable weight may be a moveable platform.
In some embodiments of the invention the second reservoir may be a storage tank which may be positioned at a higher level than the first reservoir. A weight may be positioned over the second reservoir to assist fluid flow from the second to the first reservoir.
The generator may comprise means for automatically moving the platform when a moveable weight is removed from the platform.
In another embodiment of the invention the generator may comprise a moveable platform positioned over the second reservoir for receiving a moveable weight. The moveable weight may be a vehicle.
The generator may comprise two fluid connections between the first and second reservoirs.
The fluid may be stored within a bag.
According to the present invention there is also provided a method of generating electricity comprising: locating a moveable weight on a movable platform such that the moveable weight moves the platform and causes fluid to flow from a first reservoir to a second reservoir the fluid flow from the first reservoir to the second reservoir causing a turbine to rotate to thereby generate electricity.
The moveable weight may be a vehicle. The means for receiving a moveable weight may be a moveable platform.
In some embodiments of the invention the moveable platform may be automatically returned to its original position when the moveable weight is removed.
For a better understanding of the present invention reference will now be made by way of example only to the accompanying drawings in which: Fig. 1 illustrates an electricity generator according to a first embodiment of the invention; Fig 2 illustrates an electricity generator according to a second embodiment of the invention; Figs 3A and 3B are schematic illustrations of an electricity generator according to a third embodiment of the invention; and Figs 4A and 4B illustrate an electricity generator according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
Referring to Fig 1 there is shown generally an electricity generator 1 comprising a first reservoir 3, a second reservoir 9, a fluid connection 11 1 5 between the first and second reservoirs 3, 9 and a turbine 13 positioned in the fluid connection 11 and connected to a generator 15.
The first reservoir 3 comprises a base (not illustrated in Fig 1) and side walls 4 which form a reservoir 3 for storing fluid. For the purposes of clarity the fluid is not illustrated in fig 1. The fluid may be stored under a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. The fluid may be stored in the first reservoir 3 in a bag.
A moveable platform 5 is positioned over the first reservoir. The moveable platform 5 is arranged such that location of a moveable weight on the platform moves the platform 5 downwards in a vertical direction indicated by the arrowAin fig 1.
In the embodiment illustrated in fig I the moveabte platform 5 is suitable for receiving a moveable weight such as a vehicle. A ramp 7 is provided to facilitate movement of a vehicle on and off the platform 5.
The electricity generator 1 also comprises a second reservoir 9. In the particular embodiment illustrated in fig 1 the second reservoir is a storage tank. The storage tank 9 is positioned above the first reservoir 3 so that an external force is required to cause the fluid to flow from the first reservoir 3 to the second reservoir 9 but so that fluid can flow from the second reservoir 9 to the first reservoir 3 under the action of gravity.
A fluid connection 11 is provided between the first and second reservoirs 3, 9 which enables the fluid to flow between the first and second reservoirs 3, 9.
The fluid connection 11 may be, for example, a pipe.
A turbine 13 is positioned in the fluid connection 11 and arranged such that the flow of fluid along the fluid connection 11 causes the turbine 13 to rotate.
The turbine 13 is connected to the generator 15 such that rotation of the turbine 13 causes the generator 15 to generate electricity and provide an output supply 17 of electricity.
When the generator I is not in use it is arranged in the configuration illustrated in Fig 1. The moveable platform 5 is positioned such that the platform 5 is level with the top of the side walls 4 of the first reservoir 3. In this configuration the entire volume of the first reservoir 3 is filled with fluid, and typically the second reservoir 9 is devoid or substantially devoid of fluid.
When a moveable weight, such as a vehicle, is located on the moveable platform 5, the platform 5 moves down under the weight of the moveable weight. The downward movement of the platform 5 decreases the volume of the first reservoir 3 and forces the fluid to flow from the first reservoir 3 to the second reservoir 9 through the fluid connection 11, until all or substantially all of the fluid from the first reservoir 3 has been displaced into the second reservoir 9. The fluid flow through the fluid connection 11 causes the turbine 13 to rotate which then causes electricity to be generated by the generator 15 thereby providing an output supply 17 of electricity.
While the moveable weight remains on the platform 5, the fluid which has been displaced into the second reservoir 9 wifl remain in the second reservoir 9 until the moveable weight is removed. When the moveable weight is removed from the moveable platform 5, the fluid which has been displaced into the second reservoir 9 will flow back into the first reservoir 3 returning the moveable platform 5 back to its original position as it does so.
In some embodiments the moveable platform 5 may also comprise means for 1 0 automatically returning the platform 5 to its original position after the moveable weight has been removed. The means may be for example, a spring, a lever or a motor.
In some embodiments the generator 1 may comprise two fluid connections.
1 5 The first fluid connection may enable fluid to flow from the first reservoir 3 to the second reservoir 9 and the second fluid connection may enable fluid to flow in the reverse direction, from the second reservoir 9 to the first reservoir 3.
The invention provides the advantage that an electricity supply may be provided every time a moveable weight such as a vehicle is positioned on the moveable platform 5. The generator I may be particularly useful in remote areas where a connection to a national electricity supply is unreliable or not available.
The generator 1 may also be useful in car parks where a large number of vehicles may be parked. A generator 1 may be positioned in each parking bay so that every time a vehicle is positioned in one of the parking bays a supply of electricity may be provided.
Fig 2 illustrates an electricity generator according to a second embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the generator 1 comprises a first reservoir 3, second reservoir 9, first fluid connection 11, turbine 13 and generator as in the above described embodiment. However in this second embodiment the generator 1 also comprises a second fluid connection 1 1A between the first and second reservoirs 3, 9.
The first fluid connection 11 may be for fluid flowing from the first reservoir 3 to the second reservoir 9 and the second fluid connection 1 1A may be for fluid flowing in the opposite direction, from the second reservoir 9 to the first reservoir 3.
In the embodiment Ulustrated in Fig 2, a second turbine 13A is positioned in the second fluid connection 1 IA and connected to a second generator 15A such that flow of fluid from the second reservoir 9 to the first reservoir 3 causes the rotation of the second turbine 13A and thereby causes the second generator 15A to generate electricity and provide a second output supply of electricity 1 7A.
In the second embodiment illustrated in Fig 2, a weight 31 is positioned above the second reservoir 9. The weight 31 acts to force the fluid out of the second reservoir 9 through the second fluid connection 1 IA. The weight 31 may be connected to a pulley system 33 which can be used to lift the weight 31 while fluid is flowing into the second reservoir 9.
The generator 1 illustrated in Fig 2 works in a similar manner to the embodiment illustrated in Fig 1. That is, locating a moveable weight on the moveable platform 5 causes fluid to flow from the first reservoir 3 through the fluid connection 11 into the second reservoir 9, which causes the turbine 13 to rotate and the generator 15 to provide an output supply 17 of electricity.
However, in Fig 2 there is also a turbine 13A positioned in the second fluid connection 1 IA so that the second turbine 13A is rotated when the fluid flows through the second fluid connection 1 1A from the second reservoir 9 to the first reservoir 3, following removal of the moveable weight from the moveable platform 3, which in turn causes the generator 1 5A to provide a second output supply I 7A of electricity. Therefore, in the second embodiment, an output supply 17, 17A of electricity is provided when fluid flows in either direction between the two reservoirs 3, 9.
In the embodiment illustrated in Fig 2 where electricity is generated when the fluid flows in either direction it may be particularly beneficial to have means such as a spring or lever for returning the moveable platform 5 to its original position as this means that the fluid returning to the first reservoir 3 does not 1 0 have to do work against the weight of the platform 5 and therefore has a higher kinetic energy when flowing through the fluid connection 1 1A and so causes the turbine 1 3A to rotate faster.
Similarly the weight 31 above the second reservoir 9 may be lifted by the 1 5 pulley system 33 when fluid is flowing from the first reservoir 3 to the second reservoir 9 so that the fluid does not need to do work against the weight 31.
The weight 31 could then be lowered when the moveable weight 5 is removed from the platform 5 to assist in the displacement of fluid from the second* reservoir 9 into the first reservoir 3.
Figs 3A and 3B schematically illustrate an electricity generator 1 according to a third embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment the second reservoir 9 is positioned on the same horizontal level as the first reservoir 3. Both the first and the second reservoirs comprise a moveable platform 5, 5A which is moveable in a vertical direction and is suitable for receiving a moveable weight such as a vehicle.
As in the above described embodiments a fluid connection 11 is provided between the two reservoirs 3, 9 and a turbine 13 is positioned between the two reservoirs 3, 9 such that fluid flow between the two reservoirs 3, 9 through the fluid connection 11 causes the turbine 13 to rotate. The turbine 13 is connected to a generator 15 so that rotation of the turbine 13 causes the generator 15 to generate electricity and provide an output supply 17 of electricity.
In fig 3A neither of the moveable platforms 5 have a weight located on them.
As the two reservoirs are on the same level the fluid is distributed between the two reservoirs 3, 9 such that the two moveable platforms 5 are on the same level.
In fig 3B a moveable weight 41 such as a vehicle has been located on the moveable platform above the first reservoir 3. This has caused the moveable platform 5 to move downwards thereby decreasing the volume of the first reservoir 3 and displacing fluid into the second reservoir 9 through the fluid connection 11 which causes the turbine 1 to rotate and electricity to be generated by the generator 15. When fluid flows into the second reservoir 9 this lifts the moveable platform 5A, positioned over the second reservoir 9, to a higher level than the platform 5 over the first reservoir 3.
Fluid may flow back into the first reservoir 3 either when the moveable weight 41 is removed from the platform 5 above the first reservoir 3 or when a moveable weight is positioned on the moveable platform 5A above the second reservoir 9.
The turbine 13 may be arranged in the fluid connection 11 so that whenever fluid flows between the two reservoirs 3, 9 in either direction the turbine 13 is rotated and the generator 15 generates electricity.
In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figs 3A and 3B only two reservoirs and two moveable platforms are used. It is to be appreciated that any number of reservoirs and platforms may be used. Also in the particular embodiment illustrated in Figs 3A and 3B only one fluid connection 11 is illustrated between the two reservoirs 3, 9. It is to be appreciated that there may be more than one fluid connection between the two reservoirs 3, 9.
Figs 4A and 4B illustrate an electricity generator I according to a fourth embodiment of the invention. The electricity generator 1 in this fourth embodiment comprises a first reservoir 3, a second reservoir 9 a fluid connection 11 between the first and second reservoirs 3, 9 and a turbine 13 connected to a generator 15 and positioned in the fluid connection 11.
The first and the second reservoir 3, 9 are on the same horizontal level. A moveable platform 5, 5A for receiving a moveable weight 51, 53 is positioned above each of the reservoirs 3, 9. The moveable weights 51, 53 are attached to pulleys 55, 57 so that the weights can be moved on and off the moveable platforms 5, 5A.
Fig 4A illustrates the electricity generator 1 before a moveable weight 51, 53 has been positioned on a plafform 5, 5A. As the reservoirs 3, 9 are on the same horizontal level the fluid is at the same level in each reservoir 3, 9 so each of the platforms 5, 5A are at the same level.
Fig 4B illustrates the electricity generator 1 after the weight 53 has been positioned on the platform 5A over the second reservoir 9. The weight of the moveable weight 53 has forced the moveable platform 5A down which has decreased the volume of the second reservoir 9 and forced fluid through the fluid connection 11 into the first reservoir 3. The flow of fluid through the fluid connection 11 causes the turbine 13 to rotate which in turn causes the generator 15 to provide an output supply 17 of electricity.
In the configuration illustrated in Fig 4B substantially all of the fluid has been displaced into the first reservoir 3. Positioning the moveable weight 51 on the platform 5 over the first reservoir 3 and removing the moveable weight 53 from the platform 5A over the second reservoir 9 will cause the fluid to flow from the first reservoir 3 into the second reservoir 9 so that substantially all of the fluid is displaced into the second reservoir 9.
The &ectricity generator 1 may then be returned to the configuration in fig 4B by positioning the weight 53 on the platform 5A over the second reservoir 9 and removing the moveable weight 51 from the platform 5 over the first reservoir 3.
in the particular embodiment illustrated in Figs 4A and 4B only one fluid connection 11 is illustrated between the two reservoirs 3, 9. It is to be appreciated that there may be more than one fluid connection between the two reservoirs 3, 9 and more than one turbine and generator so that electricity may be generated when the fluid flows in either direction between the two reservoirs 3, 9.
The embodiment in Figs 4A and 4B provides a system whereby the fluid flow can be controlled by the positioning of the weights so that if needed the generation of electricity may be continuous.
Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in the preceding paragraphs with reference to various examples, it should be appreciated that modifications to the examples given can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as claimed. For example a moveable platform may also comprise steps or a ramp to assist a driver or a passenger from a vehicle to get out of a vehicle.
Whilst endeavoring in the foregoing specification to draw attention to those features of the invention believed to be of particular importance it should be understood that the Applicant claims protection in respect of any patentable feature or combination of features hereinbefore referred to andfor shown in the drawings whether or not particular emphasis has been placed thereon.

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  1. Claims 1. An electricity generator comprising a first reservoir for storing fluid; a second reservoir for storing fluid; a fluid connection between the first and second reservoirs which enables fluid to flow between the first and second reservoirs; means, positioned over the first reservoir, for receiving a moveable weight; a turbine positioned between the first and second reservoirs and connected to a generator such that fluid flow from the first reservoir to the second reservoir through the fluid connection is arranged to cause the turbine to rotate and electricity to be generated by the generator; the means for receiving a moveable weight being arranged such that the location of a moveable weight on the means for receiving a moveable weight is operable to move the means for receiving a moveable weight thereby causing fluid flow from the first reservoir to the second reservoir to generate electricity.
  2. 2. A generator as claimed in claim 1 wherein the moveable weight is a vehicle.
  3. 3. A generator as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the means for receiving a moveable weight is a moveable platform.
  4. 4. A generator as claimed in claim 3 comprising means for automatically moving the platform when a moveable weight is removed from the platform.
  5. 5. A generator as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the second reservoir is a storage tank positioned at a higher level than the first reservoir.
  6. 6. A generator as claimed in claim 5 wherein a weight is positioned over the second reservoir to assist fluid flow from the second to the first reservoir.
  7. 7. A generator as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a moveable platform positioned over the second reservoir for receiving a moveable weight.
  8. 8. A generator as claimed in claim 7 wherein, the moveable weight is a vehicle.
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  9. 9. A generator as claimed in any preceding claim comprising two fluid connections between the first and second reservoirs.
  10. 10. A generator as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the fluid is contained within a bag.
  11. 11. A method of generating electricity comprising: locating a moveable weight on a means for receiving a moveable weight such that the moveable weight moves the means for receiving a moveable weight and causes fluid to flow from a first reservoir to a second reservoir the fluid flow from the first reservoir to the second reservoir causing a turbine to rotate to thereby generate electricity.
  12. 12. A method as claimed in claim 11 wherein the moveable weight is a vehicle.
  13. 13. A method as claimed in any of claims 11 or 12 wherein the means for receiving a moveable weight is a moveable platform.
  14. 14. A method as claimed in claim 13 wherein the moveable platform is automatically returned to its original position when the moveable weight is removed.
  15. 15. A generator substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  16. 16. Any novel subject matter or combination including novel subject matter disclosed herein, whether or not within the scope of or relating to the same invention as any of the preceding claims.
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