KR101089667B1 - Apparatus of pumped storage power generation using tide energy - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pumping and power generation apparatus using algae energy, by forming one or more waterways in the sea in which the current flows, having a waterway to reverse the connection direction of the parachute and by mounting a water gate, the direction of the tidal current is changed Even if the parachute unfolds to receive algae energy, the flow rate is faster, and greater energy is delivered to the algae energy acquisition channel, thereby maximizing its utilization efficiency.

Algae Energy, Pumped Power Generation, Parachute, Wall, Water Gate, Waterway

Description

Pumping generator using algae energy {APPARATUS OF PUMPED STORAGE POWER GENERATION USING TIDE ENERGY}

The present invention relates to a positive power generation device, and more particularly, to form a channel with a plurality of walls in the sea flow of the algae, and to spread the algae flowing along the channel into a plurality of parachutes to receive the energy to turn the caterpillar chain In addition, the caterpillar chain relates to a pumping power generation apparatus using tidal energy to return the small gear attached to the water pump, to pump the seawater using the tidal energy and store it as potential energy, and to generate power when necessary.

Conventional power generation using algae was a method of generating electricity by using a flowing seawater with a screw or a turbine mounted directly on the sea, but there was a blind spot in which most of the seawater escaped between the blades of the screw or the turbine and thus did not use much tidal energy. Floating material floating in the sea, the algae attached to the turbine or screw, there is a problem that its function is further reduced.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the present invention forms a channel with a plurality of walls in the sea flow of the algae, and then spread the algae flowing along the channel into a plurality of parachutes to receive the energy to turn the caterpillar chain However, the caterpillar chain aims to provide a positive power generation apparatus using tidal energy, which pumps seawater using algae energy and stores it as potential energy by returning a small gear attached to the water pump. .

In addition, the present invention is to form a plurality of channels side by side with a plurality of walls, so that a plurality of parachute connecting direction to be included so that, even when the tide direction (seawater direction) is changed, a plurality of parachutes are unfolded and pumped accordingly It is an object of the present invention to provide a positive power generation device using the tidal energy.

Furthermore, the present invention forms a plurality of channels side by side with a plurality of walls, and then attached to the gate to block the flow of algae in each of the channels, by changing the direction of the algae, the parachute does not receive algae energy to close the water gate to the neighboring channel It is an object of the present invention to provide a pumping power generation apparatus using algae energy to increase the algae energy flowing into the water and then use it.

In order to achieve the above object, the pumping power generation device using the tidal energy according to the present invention comprises a plurality of walls erected to protrude in the sea in parallel with the direction of the tidal current on the sea floor flowing algae; At least one channel formed between the walls; A plurality of parachutes that surround algae flowing along each of the channels and receive algae energy; An endless track chain having the plurality of parachutes connected at regular intervals and in a direction; First and second turning members fastened to both side walls of the channel to support the caterpillar chain and to change a moving direction; It comprises a power transmission means for transmitting the power transmitted to the caterpillar chain to the pump, wherein the caterpillar chain has a plurality of round rods having a predetermined length; Comprising two fixing pins rotatably connecting the neighboring round bar to each other on each side of the round bar, each parachute is a parachute top is fixed to the round bar between the two fixing pins, the parachute top The parachute lower portion is fixed to a plurality of strings each having a predetermined length symmetrically to a portion protruding out of each of the fixing pins in the plurality of round rods positioned at different distances from the fixed round rods.

In addition, the pumping power generation apparatus using the tidal current energy according to the present invention has a plurality of two or more waterways, the plurality of waterways is characterized in that the plurality of waterways include a waterway to change the parachute connection direction.

In addition, the pumping power generation apparatus using the tidal current energy according to the present invention is characterized in that a water gate is formed on the one side end of each wall alternately or at both ends to block each channel.

According to the configuration of the present invention, by forming one or more waterways naturally with a plurality of walls, there is an effect that can safely operate the caterpillar chain without being affected by the surrounding sea wind or waves, and the formation of two or more waterways In addition, if the parachute is connected to the waterway in a different direction, the algae direction (seawater direction) is changed even if the effect can be pumped.

Furthermore, if a water gate is formed at the one end of each wall alternately or at both ends to further block the waterways, and the direction of the tidal current is changed so that the parachute does not receive the algae energy, the waterway flowing into the neighboring waterway is operated. There is also an effect that can increase the use efficiency by increasing the energy.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing a configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a schematic view showing a side view of Figure 1 perpendicular to the tide direction 20, Figure 3 is another embodiment of the present invention 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a hydrological operation according to the seawater direction in FIG. 3.

Pumping power generation apparatus using the tidal energy according to the present invention, basically, as shown in Figure 1, a plurality of walls (1) (2) erected to protrude in the sea in parallel with the tide direction 91 on the sea floor flowing algae; At least one channel formed between the walls; A plurality of parachutes 40 which surround the algae flowing along each of the channels and receive algae energy; A caterpillar chain 30 in which the plurality of parachutes are connected at a predetermined interval and in a direction; First and second turning members 10 and 20 fastened to both side walls of the channel to support the caterpillar chain 30 and to change the moving direction; It comprises a power transmission means 52, 64 for transmitting the power transmitted to the caterpillar chain to the water pump (60).

Here, the caterpillar chain (30), a plurality of round bars (34, 36) having a predetermined length, as shown in the main portion enlarged view of FIG. And two fixing pins 32 rotatably connecting neighboring round bars to each other on both sides of the round bar, and each parachute 40 is in a row on the round bar 34 between the two fixing pins. The parachute upper part is fixed, and the parachute upper part has a plurality of symmetrical lengths each of which protrudes out of each of the fixing pins 32 in the plurality of circular rods 36 located at different distances from the fixed bar. When the parachute lower portion is fixed by the two strings 39A and 39B, not only the parachute connection is provided, but also when the parachute 40 is unfolded under the caterpillar chain 30, a plurality of four parametrically connected to the lower part of the parachute are provided. The above is preferable) has the advantage to properly distribute the force by the tidal current energy to the rope 6 and to be transmitted to the caterpillar chain (30).

And, between the round bar 36 and the rope (39A, 39B) for fixing the upper and lower parts of the parachute 40 through the guide arms 38 (38; 38A, 38B) rotatably fastened to the round bar (36) It is more preferable to allow the strings 39A and 39B to be connected, whereby each parachute 40 is guided up and down the caterpillar chain 30 and has the advantage of being easy to unfold and fold.

The first and second turning members 10 and 20 are fixed to the walls 1 and 2 or rotatably fastened through predetermined connectors 16 and 26, as shown in FIG. Steps 12, 14, 22, and 24 for guiding the caterpillar chain 30 are respectively formed at both ends, and the power transmission means directly engages with the inside of the caterpillar chain and generates power. Received chain gear 50; A first shaft rotatably fastened to the walls (1) (2) by a rotational shaft of the chain gear through a predetermined connector (16); A first bevel gear (52) formed on one side or both sides of the first shaft; A second bevel gear (64) meshed perpendicularly to the first bevel gear; It may be composed of a second shaft connected to the pump 60 by the rotation axis of the second bevel gear.

However, in another embodiment of the first and second turning members 10, 20, it is rotatably fastened to the wall 1, 2 through a predetermined connector 16, 26, One or more turning gears (not shown) that directly engage with the caterpillar chain 30 are each formed, and the power transmission means includes the first turning member 10 or the second turning member 20. One or more high speed gears (not shown) engaged with any one or more of the change gears formed in the shaft; A first shaft rotatably fastened to the walls (1) (2) via a predetermined connector (16 or 26) by a common axis of rotation of each of the high speed gears; A first bevel gear formed on one side or both sides of the first shaft; A second bevel gear meshed perpendicularly to the first bevel gear; It may also be composed of a second shaft connected to the water pump by the rotation axis of the second bevel gear.

In each of the above embodiments, the one or more channels may be two or more, and the plurality of channels may include a channel different from the parachute connecting direction so that the pump may continue to pump even if the tide direction (seawater direction) changes. desirable.

In particular, as shown in Figure 3, by forming the gates 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 to block the respective channels at both ends of the plurality of walls (101, 102), The waterway with the parachute connected in the opposite direction to the seawater is closed on both sides of the gates 220A, 220B, 240A, 240B, 260A, 260B (FIG. 4), or only one side of the gates 220A, 240A, 260A. ) (6), if the algae change after about 6 hours, close both sides of the hydrology 210A, 210B, 230A, 230B, 250A, 250B (FIG. 5), or only one side When the water gates 210B, 230B, and 250B are closed (FIG. 7), the algae energy flowing into the neighboring waterways may be increased to increase its utilization efficiency.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, when the intermediate separation layer 103 is formed in each channel, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the gates are closed at both sides, the flow of sea water is blocked in the closed channel to repair the channel. There is an easy advantage to it.

However, even if the water gates are installed on both sides of each channel, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, only one side of the water gate can be closed and operated, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. Alternately install the sluice at one end of each wall, i.e. alternately install one sluice 210B, 22A, 230B, 240A, 250B, 260A, and open and close the sluice in the sea direction. You can only do it.

Each of the sluice gate may be automatically operated every six hours by a known electric or hydraulic method.

A basic operation relationship according to the configuration of the above embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the two walls 1, 2 form one channel, and the channels have first and second turns via a predetermined connector 16, 26 on each wall. The members 10 and 20 are rotatably installed, surround the first and second turning members 10 and 20, and are provided with an endless chain 30, and a plurality of parachutes outside the endless chain. 40 are connected at regular intervals.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, when the parachute 40 descends under the caterpillar chain 30, the guide arm 38 is rotated, and the seawater naturally enters the parachute to transmit algae energy, and the transmitted algae energy is It is transmitted to the caterpillar chain 30 through a plurality of strings 39 and guide arms 38 connected to the lower part of the parachute 40A.

On the other hand, when the parachute 40 comes up on the caterpillar chain 30, when the guide arm 38 pulls the parachute upper part by the force of the caterpillar chain 30, which is constantly running, the seawater in the parachute naturally flows out. Then it is dragged into the folded parachute (40B) state.

Although no gear is formed in the first and second turning members 10 and 20, there is no influence on the rotation of the caterpillar chain 30. However, in order to reduce contact friction with both fixing pins 32 of the caterpillar chain 30, the first and second turning members 10 and 20 are provided at predetermined connectors 16 and 26. It is preferably provided to be rotatable, the stepped 12 on both sides for preventing the departure of the track of the track chain 30 and the separation of the guide arm (38A) (38B) coupled to the edge portion of the round bar (36) It is preferable to form (14) (22) (24).

When power transmission gears are not formed in the first and second turning members 10 and 20, as shown in FIG. 1, power must be directly obtained by a predetermined power transmission means inside the caterpillar chain 30. In addition, when gears meshing with the chain are formed in the first and second turning members 10 and 20, power may be directly obtained from the inside of the caterpillar chain 30 as described above. And a high speed gear meshed with the gears of the second turning members 10 and 20.

The power thus obtained is selectively pumped by turning the pump 60 through the first and second bevel gears for rotational direction switching. The pumped sea water is stored in the rooftop reservoir 70 on the wall through the pump pipe 62, and is dropped through the drop pipe 82 if necessary, and the generator turbine 80 is rotated to generate power.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, reference numeral 91 denotes a tidal current direction (current direction), 92 denotes a direction in which the parachute 40A deployed in the sea moves under the tidal current energy, and 93 denotes a folded parachute 40B that is a caterpillar chain. The direction to be carried on 30, 94 is a positive direction, and 95 is a free fall direction, respectively.

3 shows a view of another embodiment, wherein two or more channels are formed by a plurality of walls 101 and 102, and the track chain apparatus 110, 130, 150 and the sluice 210 are formed in the channel. 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 is mounted, a large reservoir 700 is provided on the roof supported by the plurality of walls, the bottom of the reservoir is pumped from each channel or each channel Inlet or outlet 710 for dropping in is formed.

In FIG. 3, an intermediate separation layer 103 is provided in each channel, and divided into a part 105 and a part 104 that do not use algae energy, but it can be performed without forming a separate part. 3, reference numeral 201 denotes a device (known electric or hydraulic device) for operating the gate, and 202 denotes a thread shape for operating the gate.

4 to 7 have already been described above, a description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing a configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention,

FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a view of FIG. 1 viewed from the side of the bird in a vertical direction.

3 is a perspective view showing a configuration according to another embodiment of the present invention,

4 to 7 are cross-sectional views illustrating examples of a hydrological operation along the seawater direction in FIG. 3.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: first turning member 20: second turning member

30: caterpillar chain 40: parachute

50: chain gear 60: water pump

70: rooftop reservoir 80: generator

Claims (7)

A plurality of walls erected to protrude in the sea in parallel with the direction of the tide on the sea floor through which the tide flows; At least one channel formed between the walls; A plurality of parachutes that surround algae flowing along each of the channels and receive algae energy; An endless track chain having the plurality of parachutes connected at regular intervals and in a direction; First and second turning members fastened to both side walls of the channel to support the caterpillar chain and to change a moving direction; It comprises a power transmission means for transmitting the power transmitted to the caterpillar chain to the water pump, The caterpillar chain has a plurality of round bars having a predetermined length; It comprises two fixing pins rotatably connecting the neighboring round bar to each other on both sides of the round bar, Each parachute has a parachute upper part fixed to a round bar between the two fixing pins, and the parachute upper part is symmetrical to a part protruding out of each fixing pin in a plurality of round bars at different distances from the fixed bar. A pumping apparatus using algae energy, characterized in that the parachute lower portion is fixed to a plurality of rows each having a predetermined length. The method of claim 1, The at least one channel is two or more, The plurality of waterways, pumping power generation apparatus using the tidal current energy, characterized in that the waterway is different from the parachute connecting direction. The method of claim 2, Pumping power generation apparatus using the tidal current energy, characterized in that the water gate is further formed to alternately at one side end of each of the walls or to block the respective channels at both side ends. delete 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Pumping power generation apparatus using the tidal current energy, characterized in that the string is connected between the rod and the rod fixing the upper and lower parts of the parachute rotatably coupled to the rod. The method of claim 5, The first and second turning members, Is fixed to the wall or rotatably fastened, stepped to guide the caterpillar chain is formed at each end, The power transmission means, A chain gear directly engaged with the inside of the caterpillar chain and receiving power; A first shaft rotatably fastened to the wall by a rotation shaft of the chain gear; A first bevel gear formed on one side or both sides of the first shaft; A second bevel gear meshed perpendicularly to the first bevel gear; Pumping power generation apparatus using the tidal current energy, characterized in that consisting of a second shaft connected to the pumping machine by the rotation axis of the second bevel gear. The method of claim 5, The first and second turning members, Is rotatably fastened to the wall, at least one directional gear is engaged with the caterpillar chain is formed, respectively, The power transmission means, One or more high speed gears engaged with any one or more of the direction shift gears formed in the first direction shifting member or the second direction shifting member and receiving power; A first shaft rotatably fastened to the wall by a common axis of rotation of each of the high speed gears; A first bevel gear formed on one side or both sides of the first shaft; A second bevel gear meshed perpendicularly to the first bevel gear; Pumping power generation apparatus using the tidal current energy, characterized in that consisting of a second shaft connected to the pumping machine by the rotation axis of the second bevel gear.

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