KR101112761B1 - Electricity generation system and method by human power - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a power generation system and method for manpower. Power generation method by the manpower according to the present invention is the power generated by the power generation means for converting the kinetic energy into electrical energy is charged to the battery fastened to the power generation means, after the battery is separated from the power generation means, And fastening the electric power charged in the battery by being fastened to the socket of a current collecting means provided with a battery fastening socket, and transmitting the electric power collected by the current collecting means to a power distribution facility. According to the electric power production method according to the present invention, after collecting a small amount of electric power produced by each electric power generator through a current collecting means, there is an effect that can use the electric power produced by the electric power supply to the power distribution equipment for general electric appliances.

Manpower generation, bicycle, electric power, current collector, eco-friendly

Description

Power generation system and method by manpower {Electricity generation system and method by human power}

The present invention relates to a power generation system and method by manpower. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for making electric power produced by manpower available to general electric appliances, and a system and method for giving incentives according to the electric power production performance.

The method of power generation by manpower in the form of converting kinetic energy into electric energy has been conventional, but the production of power is irregular, and the production amount is also low, which makes it difficult to use the produced power in general electric appliances. For example, the power produced through the bicycle with a generator may be used for supplying power to the headlights of the bicycle, but using the generated power to supply power to a refrigerator at home. There was a problem that the system and method do not exist.

Electricity is produced by a variety of power generation methods, which generate some degree of environmental pollution. For example, solar power generation, which is considered to be the most environmentally friendly, may also cause environmental pollution during the production of solar cells. On the other hand, the electricity produced by manpower cannot be produced on a large scale compared to the electricity produced by other methods, but it can be evaluated in an environmentally friendly way in that electricity can be produced simultaneously with the movement of producers.

Therefore, there is a need to provide a method for stably using the power produced by the manpower. In addition, in order to increase the power production results, it is required to provide a system and method that can accurately identify the production performance of each power producer and provide incentives accordingly.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to collect the power produced by the power generation means for converting the manpower into electrical energy, and then to transmit it to the power distribution equipment to provide a method for using the produced power in general electric appliances will be. At this time, it is necessary to provide a current collecting means having one or more sockets so that at least one person can simultaneously collect the power produced by the current collecting means.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide incentives that motivate each power producer to generate more power, based on the power generation performance of each producer, It provides a way to measure production performance.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for producing power, wherein power generated through a power generation means for converting kinetic energy into electrical energy is charged to a battery fastened to the power generation means, wherein the battery is After being disconnected from the power generation means, the power is charged in the battery by being fastened to the socket of the current collecting means having a socket for fastening the battery, and the power collected by the current collecting means is transmitted to a power distribution facility. do.

The collecting of the electric power charged in the battery may further include receiving identification information of a producer that generates the kinetic energy before or after the battery is fastened. The identification information of the producer and the data of the amount of electricity charged in the battery may be stored in the storage means, and the statistical data about the amount of power production of the producer may be generated by processing the information stored in the storage means. The power production results for each producer stored in the storage means of the power means may be periodically transmitted to the central server, and the statistical data may be posted through a display device provided in the current collector after the battery is fastened. The central server may discount the electricity usage fee imposed on the power consumption subscriber corresponding to the power producer according to the power generation performance for each producer.

In this case, the identification information of the producer may be derived from the identification information of the battery, wherein the battery includes at least one of a radio frequency ID (RFID) tag, a barcode, and a nonvolatile memory device as a storage means for storing its identification information. The current collecting means may be equipment capable of recognizing identification information storing means provided in the battery.

The receiving of the identification information of the producer may include receiving own identification information from the producer through an identification information input user interface provided through a display device provided in the current collecting means.

The power distribution facility may generate statistical data on the amount of power transmitted from the current collecting means and transmit the statistical data to the central server. The central server may discount the electricity usage charges imposed on the power consumers of the group corresponding to the current collecting means according to the amount of power collected by each current collecting means. The power distribution facility may be, for example, a facility that distributes electricity to a specific unit group unit.

Power generation system according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided with a socket for fastening the battery on the outer surface and generating electric energy from the kinetic energy, the socket having the same shape as the battery fastening socket provided in the power generating means It is provided with at least one, when the battery is fastened to the socket collects the power charged in the battery and transmits to the power distribution equipment, when the battery is fastened by receiving the identification information of the power producer, and update the power production results of the producer, Current collecting means for transmitting the stored electricity production results for each producer to the central server, distribution of power received from at least one of the current collecting means to the responsible building, distribution to transmit the amount of power data transmitted from the current collecting means to the central server periodically From the equipment and the current collecting means and the power distribution equipment. It includes a central server that receives the power production performance data for each producer and each current collector means, and provides incentives according to the production performance.

The incentive may be a rate discount according to the production performance to the power consumer corresponding to the producer, and the incentive may be a rate discount rate according to the production performance to the power consumer group corresponding to the current collecting means.

According to the present invention as described above, at least one person generates electric power and collects the generated electric power and transmits it to a power distribution facility, and consumes the power by using the transmitted electric power in a general electric appliance in the same manner as general electric power. There is an effect to reduce the.

In addition, there is an effect that increases the stamina at the same time as the power production. If the power generation method according to the present invention is applied to military soldiers, it is possible to improve the stamina as a premise of the improvement of combat power, and in some cases, even if there is no power support of the unit, It is effective to operate essential electrical facilities of the company.

In addition, incentives can be given according to the power generation results of each power producer, thereby inducing an increase in power generation. For example, if a current collector is installed in a specific apartment complex, and the power rate of the apartment complex members is discounted according to the amount of power collected through the current collector, the inhabitants of the apartment complex may generate more electric power. The incentive is not applied uniformly to each group of producers, but may be differentially applied to each producer.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various forms. The embodiments of the present invention make the posting of the present invention complete and the general knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to a block diagram for describing a method for generating power by human power according to embodiments of the present invention. At this point, it will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and combinations of flowchart illustrations may be performed by computer program instructions. Since these computer program instructions may be mounted on a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, those instructions executed through the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment may be described in flow chart block (s). It creates a means to perform the functions. These computer program instructions may be stored in a computer usable or computer readable memory that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement functionality in a particular manner, and thus the computer usable or computer readable memory. It is also possible for the instructions stored in to produce an article of manufacture containing instruction means for performing the functions described in the flowchart block (s). Computer program instructions may also be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, such that a series of operating steps are performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a computer-implemented process to generate a computer or other programmable data. Instructions for performing the processing equipment may also provide steps for performing the functions described in the flowchart block (s).

In addition, each block may represent a portion of a module, segment, or code that includes one or more executable instructions for executing a specified logical function (s). It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks may occur out of order. For example, the two blocks shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending on the corresponding function.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of a power generation system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1. 1 is a configuration diagram of a power generation system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the power generation system according to the present embodiment may include a power generation means 100, a battery 102, a current collector 104, a power distribution facility 106, and a central server 108. In FIG. 1, it is assumed that power is produced and distributed at three workplaces (Site A, Site B, Site C), but this is for convenience of description and the number of workplaces is not limited. . Hereinafter, each current collecting means 104 and the power distribution means 106 is installed and operated, the place where each power producer to produce power through the power generation means 100 is referred to as 'business place'.

The power generation means 100 has a socket for fastening the battery 102 on the outer side and produces electrical energy from the kinetic energy. The power generation system according to the present embodiment may include one or more power generation means 100. The configuration and shape of the power generation means 100 may vary for each power generation means 100, but the shape of the socket provided in the power generation means 100 should be the same if all of the power generation means 100 belonging to a single workplace. shall.

The battery 102 is fastened to the power generating means 100 to charge the power produced by the power generating means 100, and transfers the charged power to the current collecting means 104. The shape of the socket of the power generating means 100 and the socket of the current collecting means 104 to which the battery 102 can be fastened should all be the same within one workplace.

The battery 102 may further include recognition means for recognizing battery identification information. The recognition means may be, for example, at least one of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, a Zigbee communication tag, a barcode, and a nonvolatile memory device. The recognition means is preferably provided on the outer surface of the battery 102 for ease of recognition. However, when the battery 102 recognition means is a nonvolatile memory device, the battery 102 does not have to be provided on the outer surface of the battery 102. The recognition means can be used for the purpose of automating the operation management of the battery 102.

The battery 102 may be used as identification information of the power producer. For example, if the power producer is a soldier belonging to a particular unit, and one battery is provided for one soldier, identification information of the battery 102 carried by each soldier may be used as identification information of the soldier. That is, the identification information of the power producer can be derived from the identification information of the battery 102. The identification information of the battery and the data for the corresponding power producer may be stored in the current collecting means 104.

The current collecting means 104 includes at least one or more sockets having the same shape as the socket for fastening the battery 102 provided in the power generating means, and when the battery 102 is fastened to the socket, the electric power charged in the battery is collected and distributed. It transmits to the facility, and receives the identification information of the power producer when the battery 102 is fastened and updates the power generation results of the producer, and transmits the power generation results for each producer stored to the central server 108.

The current collecting means 104 may be provided with input means for receiving identification information of the producer. The input means may be, for example, one or more buttons for receiving an identification number, one or more of a touch screen provided with a producer information input graphical user interface (GUI), an RFID reader, a barcode reader, a Zigbee signal interface. have.

The current collecting means 104 may be provided with a recognition device for recognizing identification information of the battery 102. The recognizing device is a recognizing device corresponding to the identification information recognizing means provided in the battery 102. For example, the recognizing device may be an RFID reader, a barcode reader, or a Zigbee signal receiving interface. In addition, the recognition device may be built in the socket for fastening the battery 102. For example, when the identification information recognizing means provided in the battery 102 is a nonvolatile memory device, when the battery 102 is fastened to the socket provided in the current collecting means, the non-memory means is transmitted through a signal transmitting and receiving terminal included in the socket. Identification information of the battery 102 stored in the volatile memory device may be provided to the current collector 104. The nonvolatile memory device may include a cache, a read only memory (ROM), a programmable ROM (PROM), an erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), and the like. The current collecting means 104 may be, for example, a lattice shape of a socket for fastening the battery 102.

The current collecting means 104 may further include a storage unit for storing power generation-related data for each power producer. The storage unit may include a cache, a read only memory (ROM), a programmable ROM (PROM), an erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), and a flash memory (Flash). A nonvolatile memory device such as a memory, a volatile memory device such as a random access memory (RAM), and a storage medium such as a hard disk drive may be implemented, but are not limited thereto. The storage unit may correspond to the identification information of the power producer and the power production performance data of the corresponding producer. For example, if a producer having '121341' as identification information has produced '15kW', and the amount of power charged in the battery 102 that is concluded at this time is 1kW, the storage unit has '121341' as identification information. The producer's production performance will be updated to '16kW'.

The producer-specific power output may be transmitted to the central server 108 via a network. After the producer-specific power output is transmitted, the production performance data of each producer can be initialized. The producer-specific power output may be transmitted periodically. The network may be, for example, the Internet using a TCP / IP protocol stack.

The current collecting means 104 may further include a converter for converting the collected electric power into alternating current. The current collecting means 104 may convert the collected electric power into alternating current and then transmit the electric power to the power distribution facility 106.

The current collecting means 104 may further include a high power battery management system (BMS) module to extract stable power from the fastened battery 102. The high-power BMS module prevents battery breakage and explosion due to reverse voltage and reverse current applied to some batteries 102 in the process of extracting power from the battery 102 charged with various capacities. It may be provided with a breakdown and explosion prevention circuit for controlling the current not to flow in the reverse direction through the socket connected to the battery (102). In addition, the high-power BMS module may adjust the amount of extraction power according to the state of the charging capacity of each battery (102).

The power distribution facility 106 distributes the electric power transmitted from the at least one current collecting means 104 to the responsible building, and periodically transmits the amount of power data transmitted from the current collecting means 104 to the central server 108. The power distribution facility 106 may mean a facility that distributes electricity to at least one building in charge. The electric power transmitted from the current collecting means 104 and the electric power transmitted from the general power plant may be introduced into the power distribution facility 106, and the received electric power may be distributed to the building in charge.

The power distribution facility 106 may select the power to be received by comparing the amount of power transmitted from the current collecting means 104 and the amount of power transmitted from the general power plant with the required amount of power. For example, when the amount of power transmitted from the current collecting means 104 is 24 kWh, and the required power is 20 kWh, it can be controlled so that power is not drawn from the general power plant. That is, the power distribution facility 106 may control whether the external power is drawn in by comparing the amount of power transmitted from the current collecting means 104 with the required amount of power.

The central server 108 receives electric power production performance data for each producer and each current collecting means from the current collecting means 104 and the power distribution unit 106, and provides incentives according to the production results. The incentive may be a rate discount according to the production performance to the power consumer corresponding to the producer, and the incentive may be a rate discount rate according to the production performance to the power consumer group corresponding to the current collecting means. The incentive may be to provide reward leave for soldiers belonging to a unit that is a producer, if the workplace is a unit of military units, for example, battalion level units.

By applying the power generation system according to this embodiment as a specific unit of business, it is possible to improve the stamina as a premise of the improvement of combat power, and in some cases, even if there is no power support of the unit, It is effective to operate essential electric facilities. In other words, the dual effect of saving the defense budget and increasing the physical strength of soldiers can be expected.

Hereinafter, a power production method according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2. 2 is a first flowchart of a power production method according to the present embodiment. It should be noted that the technology described in the power generation system according to another embodiment of the present invention may be equally applied to the power generation method according to the present embodiment.

First, the power produced through the power generation means for converting the kinetic energy into electrical energy is charged in the battery fastened to the power generation means (S200). The power generation means is not limited in its shape, but provided that the socket for fastening the battery provided should all have the same shape as long as belonging to one workplace.

The power generation means is provided with a generator for converting the kinetic energy into electrical energy, for example, may be a fitness equipment, a bicycle with a generator and other means of movement. In addition, the generator may be provided with a load control function that can adjust the degree of charging. In addition, the power generation means may be provided with a battery management system (BMS) module for preventing overcharge and over-discharge of the battery.

After the battery is separated from the power generating means (S202), the battery is fastened to the socket of the current collecting means provided with a socket for fastening the battery (S204) and the power charged in the battery is collected (S206). The current collecting capacity of the current collecting means is preferably provided in proportion to the number of the sockets. For example, if there are 100 sockets provided in the current collecting means, all 100 batteries are fastened at the same time so that even when all the power charged in the battery is collected, power storage means having a capacity that can handle all the power may be provided. Can be.

When the electric power collected by the current collecting means is transmitted to the power distribution facility (S210), it may be converted to direct current (AC) and then transmitted to the power distribution facility (S208). In addition, after waiting for a certain amount of power to be collected, it can be transmitted to the power distribution equipment after the power is collected.

The power distribution facility distributes the electric power transmitted from the current collecting means and the electric power received from the power plant to the responsible building or facility.

Hereinafter, a power production method according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3. 3 is a second flowchart of the power production method according to the present embodiment.

First, the power produced through the power generation means for converting the kinetic energy into electrical energy is charged in the battery fastened to the power generation means (S300). The power generation means is not limited in its shape, but provided that the socket for fastening the battery provided should all have the same shape as long as belonging to one workplace.

The battery is separated from the power generation means (S302). The battery is fastened to the power generating means through a socket provided on the outer surface of the power generating means, it is preferable that the electricity producer can separate the battery without disassembling the power generating means. However, the power generation means may include a protective cover on the outside of the socket.

The producer fastens the battery separated from the power generating means to a socket provided in the current collecting means in which its information is registered (S306). The producer who has generated the kinetic energy may input his or her identification information before the battery is fastened or after the battery is fastened. The producer may input their own identification information using the identification information input user interface provided through the display device provided in the current collecting means.

Identification information of the producer is not separately provided, and identification information provided to the battery may be input. In this case, the battery can be identified by the producer. In this case, it is preferable that the battery further includes recognizing means for recognizing its own identification information, and the current collecting means may store the identification information of each battery and the identification information of each producer.

Power charged in the battery is collected (S308). The current collecting means may update and store the inputted identification information of the producer and the data of the amount of power charged in the battery (S310), and post the result of the producer's power production through the display device (S312).

The production performance data for each producer may be transmitted to the central server. The transmission of production performance data for each producer may be performed periodically.

When the electric power collected by the current collecting means is transmitted to the power distribution equipment (S316), it may be converted into direct current to alternating current (S314) and then transmitted to the power distribution equipment. In addition, after waiting for a certain amount of power to be collected, it can be transmitted to the power distribution equipment after the power is collected.

The power distribution facility distributes the electric power transmitted from the current collecting means and the electric power received from the power plant to the responsible building or facility.

The power distribution facility may transmit data on the amount of power transmitted from one or more connected current collecting means to the central server through the network (S318). The central server receives electric power production performance data for each producer and each current collecting means from current collecting means and distribution facilities, and provides incentives according to the production results. The incentive may be a discount of the power rate (S320), and a level corresponding to a power generation amount may be accumulated. The use of the points is not limited to those related to power usage fees. For example, if the producer is a military soldier, if a certain amount of points are earned, a policy may be in place that allows for the use of canteens in the unit or for a reward leave. That is, the incentive may be points earned that can be used in the bag.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, You will understand. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

1 is a block diagram of a power production system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a first flowchart of a power generation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a second flowchart of a power generation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (19)

Power generated by the power generation means for converting kinetic energy into electrical energy is charged to a battery fastened to the power generation means; After the battery is separated from the power generating means, the power charged in the battery is collected by being fastened to the socket of the current collecting means provided with the battery fastening socket; And Electric power collected by the current collecting means is transmitted to a power distribution facility. The method of claim 1, The step of collecting the power charged in the battery, And before the battery is fastened or after the battery is fastened, receiving identification information of a producer that generates the kinetic energy. 3. The method of claim 2, Receiving the identification information of the producer, And receiving own identification information from the producer through an identification information input user interface provided through the display device provided in the current collecting means. 3. The method of claim 2, The battery includes at least one of a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) tag, a barcode, and a nonvolatile memory device as storage means for storing its identification information. The current collecting means is a device capable of recognizing identification information storage means provided in the battery, Identification information of the producer is derived from identification information of the battery. 3. The method of claim 2, Storing identification information of the producer and power amount data charged in the battery in a storage means; And Processing the information stored in the storage means to generate statistical data on the power output of the producer. The method of claim 3, Statistical data on the power production of the producer further comprises the step of posting through the display device provided in the current collector after the battery is fastened. The method of claim 3, And periodically transmitting power generation results of all the producers stored in the storage means of the power means to the central server. The method of claim 7, wherein The central server further comprises the step of discounting the electricity usage charges imposed on the power consumption subscriber corresponding to the power producer in accordance with the power production results for each producer. The method of claim 1, And the power distribution facility generates statistical data on the amount of power transmitted from the current collecting means and transmits the statistical data to the central server. The method of claim 7, wherein The central server further comprises the step of discounting the electricity usage charges imposed on the electric power consumers of the group corresponding to the current collecting means according to the current amount of power collected by each current collecting means. The method of claim 10, The power distribution facility is a facility for distributing electricity to a specific unit group bag, And at least one current collecting means is connected to the power distribution facility. The method of claim 11, The power generation means is a bicycle with a power generator. The method of claim 12, The power generating means is a treadmill equipped with a generator. The method of claim 11, The power generation means is a bicycle having a charge state display means of the fastened battery is a power production method. A power generation means having a battery fastening socket on an outer surface and producing electrical energy from kinetic energy; At least one socket having the same shape as the battery fastening socket provided in the power generating means, when the battery is fastened to the socket collects the electric power charged in the battery and transmits to the power distribution equipment, the power producer at the time of fastening the battery A current collecting means for receiving the identification information of the generator and updating and storing the power generation results of the producers, and transmitting the stored power generation results for each producer to a central server; A power distribution facility for distributing electric power transmitted from at least one current collecting means to a responsible building, and periodically transmitting power amount data transmitted from the current collecting means to a central server; And And a central server receiving power producer performance data for each producer and power collector means from the current collector and the power distribution facility, and providing incentives according to the production performance. The method of claim 15, The power distribution facility is a facility for distributing electric power to a specific unit unit, The power producer is a soldier in the unit in which the power distribution equipment is installed, Wherein said incentive is a point accumulation that can be used within said force. The method of claim 15, The incentive is a power discount system according to the production performance to the power consumer corresponding to the producer. The method of claim 15, The incentive is to provide a percentage of rate discounts according to production performance to a group of power consumers corresponding to the current collecting means. The method of claim 15, The power distribution system is a power generation system for controlling the introduction of external power by comparing the amount of power transmitted from the current collecting means with the required amount of power.

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