KR101564988B1 - Apparatus for water stream energy conversion - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a modular water-cooled energy conversion device capable of carrying and replacing a module according to a user's choice. The present invention provides a modular water-cooled energy conversion apparatus comprising: a turbine unit configured to receive energy from water and rotate about an axis; A housing surrounding at least a portion of the turbine section to protect the turbine section and at least a portion of the housing being formed to be openable to allow the runoff to flow to the turbine section; And a power conversion unit configured to convert the rotational force of the turbine unit transmitted through the shaft to another energy, wherein the housing and the power conversion unit are formed to be modularly coupled and detachable with each other, and the power conversion unit includes: At least a part of which is caught by the shaft and rotates together with the shaft so as to receive the rotational force of the turbine section from the shaft when engaged.

Description

[0001] APPARATUS FOR WATER STREAM ENERGY CONVERSION [0002]

The present invention relates to a water-current energy conversion device that can be carried, and more particularly, to a water-current energy conversion device that can be customized so as to convert power energy into other energy according to a user's choice, ≪ / RTI >

Hydropower refers to a method of generating power by converting the energy of water located in a relatively high place from the motion of the generator turbine to the ground and using the electromagnetic induction phenomenon inside the generator to generate electricity.

Bird generators or water generators refer to mechanical devices that produce energy from the flow of water through the ocean or rivers. In this specification, both tidal generators and water generators are collectively referred to as water generators. Hydroelectric generators have the advantage that they do not require a large-scale dam to store the effluent compared to large-scale hydropower.

However, existing water-current generators have several challenges.

First, in relation to the installation area, a conventional water-current generator requires a water flow having a flow rate of 2.0 m / s or more. Therefore, there is a problem that the installation area of the water current generator is very limited, especially in a region having a relatively low water depth and a relatively low flow rate. In addition, it is difficult for the water current generator to secure the government's approval for installation.

In addition, the conventional tidal generators and the water-current generators have a problem that the installation cost is high and the maintenance cost for maintaining the performance is high even once the installation is made, which is not desirable from the economical point of view.

As an alternative to these problems, it is possible to increase the installation area of the tidal generators or the water generators such as river, river and valley, to minimize the influence on the environment, and to install the tidal generator or the water generator Can be considered.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a modular water-cooled energy conversion device capable of stably developing at low water depths and low oil flows.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular water-cooled energy conversion device which is easy to carry, install and maintain.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular water-cooled energy conversion device capable of increasing or decreasing power generation according to a user's selection, and customizing it with various types of energy generating devices.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus comprising: a turbine unit configured to receive energy from oil water and rotate about an axis; A housing surrounding at least a portion of the turbine section to protect the turbine section and at least a portion of the housing being formed to be openable to allow the runoff to flow to the turbine section; And a power conversion unit configured to convert the rotational force of the turbine unit transmitted through the shaft to another energy, wherein the housing and the power conversion unit are formed to be modularly coupled and detachable with each other, and the power conversion unit includes: At least a part of which is caught by the shaft and rotates together with the shaft so as to receive the rotational force of the turbine section from the shaft when engaged.

According to an example of the present invention, the power conversion unit includes a plurality of applications for converting the rotational force transmitted from the turbine unit into at least one of kinetic energy, position energy, electric energy, heat energy, light energy, sound energy and elastic energy And the applications may include fasteners selectively coupled to the housing or identically configured to be replaceable in the housing.

The housing is provided with a thread to be engaged with the power converting portion, and the coupling portion includes a threaded portion corresponding to the thread of the housing. The coupling direction of the housing and the coupling portion is released by rotation of the turbine portion The direction of rotation of the turbine section may be reversed.

Wherein the housing has at least one hole in a portion facing the power converting portion, and the power converting portion includes at least one groove corresponding to the hole, and the coupling portion includes at least a part of the hole passing through the hole of the housing And a bolt coupled to the groove of the power conversion unit.

Wherein the housing comprises: a guide rail formed by an engagement protrusion protruding along a periphery of an inner circumferential surface exposed to the outside; And a receiving groove formed so that at least a part of the engaging jaw is cut off, wherein the engaging portion is formed so as to protrude from the power converting portion so as to be insertable into a space formed at least partly between the inner circumferential surfaces; And protrusions protruding from the periphery of the insertion portion to be inserted into the guide rail through the receiving groove and being slidable along the guide rail to couple the housing and the power conversion portion.

The housing further includes a detent jaw formed at least partially protruding from the guide rail, and the protrusion is slid along the guide rail until it is blocked by the detent jaw to fix the power conversion unit to the housing .

The housing includes a first clip coupling portion protruding from the periphery, and the coupling portion includes a second clip coupling portion protruding from the periphery of the power conversion portion to correspond to the first clip coupling portion, At least one of the clip engaging portion and the second clip engaging portion is provided with a groove and is foldable so that it can be engaged with another one.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes a plate-shaped upper cover and a lower cover, respectively, which are engaged with the shaft of the turbine portion; And a duct portion extending from a rim of the upper cover to a rim of the lower cover, the duct portion being formed to surround the turbine portion.

The duct portion may include a grip portion protruding from both side surfaces of the housing at least a part of the duct portion and extending toward the upper cover and the lower cover.

The duct portion is detachably attached to the upper cover and the lower cover so as to be detachably coupled to the turbine portion. The duct portion is coupled with the turbine portion so as to surround the turbine portion.

Wherein the duct portion includes: a plurality of first ducts rotatably coupled to the upper cover and the lower cover, both ends of the ducts surrounding the turbine portion and rotating when the housing is opened; And a second duct that is rotatably coupled to each of the first ducts and surrounds another portion of the circumference of the turbine and rotates in a direction opposite to the first duct when the housing is opened, And a plurality of second ducts for collecting the effluent.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus further includes a power conversion unit coupled to the housing and the power conversion unit between the housing and the power conversion unit, Wherein the gear box includes a groove for accommodating a shaft exposed to the outside of the housing so as to be coupled to the housing and the power conversion unit, And a rotating shaft inserted into the converting section, and at least a part of the rotating shaft may be formed to rotate together with the shaft and the power converting section.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the turbine unit and the housing are coupled to each other in series or in parallel, and the shafts of the turbine units are coupled to each other to collect rotational forces of the turbine units and transfer the rotational forces to the power conversion unit Can rotate together.

According to another example of the present invention, the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device may further include a handle formed on an outer surface of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device so as to be capable of grasping the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device .

According to the present invention having the above-described structure, the modules forming the module type water-cooled energy conversion device have the same fastening structure and can be selectively coupled or interchanged with each other. Therefore, the user can customize and use the modular water-cooled energy conversion device as needed.

In addition, the present invention includes applications that can convert the power of the prime mover into at least one of various forms of energy, and applications can be replaced as needed, so a single modular, Energy can be converted to the required form.

Further, the present invention can be easily installed in rivers, rivers, valleys, etc., which are easy to carry, have few restrictions on the installation area, and have a flow velocity of 2 m / s or less.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a modular hydroentangling energy conversion device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing a state in which the duct portion of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus shown in FIG. 1A is first rotated. FIG.
1C is a perspective view showing a state in which the duct portion of the module type water-cooled energy conversion device shown in FIG. 1B is rotated secondarily. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a partial cutaway view showing a part of the internal structure of the modular water-cooled energy conversion apparatus shown in FIG. 1A; FIG.
3 is an exploded perspective view of the module type water-cooled energy conversion apparatus shown in FIG.
Fig. 4A and Fig. 4B are installation concept diagrams of the modular hydro-current energy conversion device shown in Fig. 1C. Fig.
Figs. 5A and 5B are another installation conceptual diagrams of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus shown in Fig. 1C. Fig.
6A and 6B are another installation conceptual diagrams of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device shown in FIG. 1C.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a process of connecting a plurality of modular hydroelectric energy conversion devices of the present invention. FIG.
8A to 8D are conceptual diagrams showing a structure for coupling the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device of the present invention on a module-by-module basis.
9A and 9B are perspective views showing a modular water-cooled energy conversion apparatus of the present invention which is easy to carry.
10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a modular water-cooled energy conversion device of the present invention which is easy to carry.
11A to 11C are conceptual diagrams of a modular water-current energy conversion device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a modular hydrodynamic energy conversion device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present specification, the same or similar reference numerals are given to different embodiments in the same or similar configurations. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of a duct portion 135 of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1C is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the duct portion 135 of the module type water-cooled energy conversion device 100 shown in FIG. 1B is secondarily rotated. FIG.

First, referring to FIG. 1A, a housing 130, a gearbox 150, and a power conversion unit 170 of a modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 are shown. Referring to FIG. 1B, as the duct portion 135 of the housing 130 rotates first, the turbine portion 110 inside the housing 130 is exposed. Next, referring to FIG. 1C, as the duct portion 135 of the housing 130 is rotated secondarily, the module type water-current energy conversion device 100 is prepared to be capable of generating water flow.

The modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 includes a turbine section 110, a housing 130, a gear box 150, and a power conversion section 170, and in particular, the housing 130, The power conversion unit 150 and the power conversion unit 170 are formed to be modularly coupled and detachable from each other. Each component will be described below.

The turbine unit 110 is configured to rotate about the shaft 111 by receiving energy from the water. The turbine portion 110 is shown in Figures 1B and 1C. The turbine section 110 includes a blade 111, a blade 113, and an arm 115.

The shaft 111 extends in one direction inside the housing 130 and both ends thereof are rotatably coupled to the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 of the housing 130.

The plurality of blades 113 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis 111. The blade 113 is coupled to the shaft 111 to rotate together with the shaft 111 by the water flowing into the interior of the housing 130.

The arm 115 connects the shaft 111 and the blade 113. The structure of the arm 115 may vary depending on the arrangement structure of the blade 113. [ 1B and 1C, when the blades 113 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the shaft 111, the arms 115 also rotate about the shaft 111 in correspondence with the blades 113, Are symmetrically formed.

When the water flows into the housing 130 and impinges on the blade 113, the blade 113 receives kinetic energy from the water and rotates. The shaft 111 connected to the blade 113 by the arm 115 rotates together with the blade 113. Through this process, the turbine portion 110 obtains power from the water.

The housing 130 surrounds at least a portion of the turbine section 110 to protect the turbine section 110. The housing 130 is formed to be at least partially openable to allow the flowing water to flow into the turbine 110. The housing 130 includes an upper cover 131, a lower cover 133, and a duct portion 135.

The upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 are engaged with the shaft 111 of the turbine portion 110. The upper cover 131 is engaged with the upper end of the shaft 111 and the lower cover 133 is engaged with the lower end of the shaft 111. The upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 are formed so as to be rotatable relative to the shaft 111. The shaft 111 can rotate between the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 in a state where the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 are fixed.

The upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 may be formed in a disc shape corresponding to each other as shown in Figs. 1A to 1C. However, in the present invention, the shapes of the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 are not necessarily limited to the form of a disk.

The side surfaces of the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 may protrude at least partly to be engaged with the duct portion 135 without interfering with the rotation of the turbine portion 110. Two portions of the side surface of the upper cover 131 may protrude symmetrically with respect to each other and the lower cover 133 may protrude like the upper cover 131. [ Hereinafter, the protruding portions of the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 will be referred to as protruding portions 131 'and 133'.

The duct portion 135 is formed to extend from the rim of the upper cover 131 to the rim of the lower cover 133. The duct portion 135 can be coupled to the protrusions 131 'and 133' of the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133, respectively. The duct portion 135 can be positioned outside the range of the turning radius of the turbine portion 110 by the protrusions 131 'and 133', even if the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 are not large enough compared to the turbine portion 110 And can be coupled with the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133. Thus, the duct portion 135 may not interfere with the rotation of the turbine portion 110, which may result in optimum size design of the turbine portion 110 and the housing 130. [

The duct portion 135 is formed to surround the turbine portion 110. The duct portion 135 is used to protect the turbine portion 110 while the module water current energy conversion device 100 is not operated and the duct portion 135 is used when the operation of the module water current energy conversion device 100 is required, So that the modular hydrodynamic energy conversion apparatus 100 can be opened.

The duct portion 135 may open the housing 130 by primary rotation and secondary rotation and the duct portion 135 may include a first duct 135a and a second duct 135b. have.

The first duct 135a is rotatably coupled to the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 at both ends thereof and surrounds a part of the circumference of the turbine section 110. The first duct 135a rotates when the housing 130 is opened do. The first duct 135a may be coupled to the protrusions 131 'and 133' of the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133, respectively.

The second duct 135b is rotatably (e.g., hinged) coupled to each first duct 135a and surrounds another portion of the circumference of the turbine portion 110, And rotates in a direction opposite to the first duct 135a. The rotation of the first duct 135a can be referred to as the first rotation of the duct portion 135 and the rotation of the second duct 135b can be referred to as the second rotation of the duct portion 135. [

However, the duct portion 135 may be detachably attached to the upper cover 131 and the lower cover 133 in a fixed form without rotating as described above.

1a shows a state before opening the housing 130. Two of the second ducts 135b meet at one side of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device 100 and the other two ducts 135b And meets at the other side of the modular hydrodynamic energy conversion device 100.

Fig. 1B shows the first rotation of the duct part 135, and Fig. 1C shows the second rotation of the duct part 135. Fig. As shown in the drawing, the housing 130 is opened by the first rotation and the second rotation of the duct portion 135, thereby exposing the turbine portion 110 inside the housing 130. In addition, the water flow can be introduced into the housing 130 by opening the duct part 135, and the running water that has passed through the turbine part 110 can flow out to the outside of the housing 130.

The second duct 135b may collect the effluent to direct the effluent to the interior of the housing 130. Particles in the outflow of particles out of the housing 130 are also guided into the interior of the housing 130 by the second duct 135b so that sufficient effluent can be supplied to the turbine portion 110 .

As shown in the drawing, the first duct 135a may be provided in total of four, two of which are coupled to the both side projections 131 'of the upper cover 131 and the side projections 133' of the lower cover 133, And the second ducts 135b may be coupled to the first ducts 135a, respectively. The two first ducts 135a and the two second ducts 135b are disposed on the side to which the water flows and the remaining two first ducts 135a and the remaining two second ducts 135b flow out .

The gear box 150 is installed between the housing 130 and the power converting unit 170 and transmits the rotational force transmitted from the shaft 111 of the turbine unit 110 to the power converting unit 170, . The rotation of the shaft 111 can be accelerated or decelerated by the gears built in the gear box 150, and the degree of acceleration or deceleration can be varied as required by the power converting unit 170.

The gearbox 150 is an optional configuration of the modular hydroentangling energy conversion device 100. The gear box 150 may be installed between the housing 130 and the power conversion unit 170 as required by the user's selection or power conversion unit 170, Or may be removed from the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device 100. [ Further, the gear box 150 can be replaced with another gearbox 150 in accordance with the rotational speed required by the power converting unit 170.

At least a part of the power conversion unit 170 rotates together with the shaft 111 to receive the rotational force of the turbine unit 110 through the shaft 111 of the turbine unit 110. The power conversion unit 170 is formed to convert the rotational force into another energy. Other energy includes at least one of kinetic energy, position energy, electric energy, heat energy, light energy, sound energy and elastic energy, and may be converted into energy other than the above-mentioned type of energy.

The power conversion unit 170 shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C is a generator, and generates electricity using rotational force transmitted from the shaft 111 of the turbine unit 110. The generator can be driven by electromagnetic induction or piezoelectric, and the generator has built-in components for implementing the power generation system. A battery cell (not shown) may be incorporated in the module type water-cooled energy conversion apparatus 100, or may be added as a separate module to store electricity generated by the generator.

The internal structure of the module type water-cooled energy conversion device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a partial cutaway view showing a part of the internal structure of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1A.

The housing 130, the gear box 150, and the power converting portion 170 are coupled to each other. The rotational force of the turbine section 110 formed by the water flow is transmitted to the gears 151 inside the gear box 150 through the shaft 111 and the gears 151 are transmitted to the gears 151, Accelerate or decelerate the rotation speed. The rotational speeds controlled by the gears 151 of the gear box 150 are transmitted to the power converting unit 170. [ Since the power converting unit 170 shown in FIG. 2 is a generator, the generator converts kinetic energy into electric energy by various methods such as electromagnetic induction or piezoelectric method. In the power conversion unit 170, devices 171 for energy conversion are incorporated.

The power converting section 170 may include devices for converting energy other than the generator into the above-mentioned energy or other types of energy. This will be described with reference to FIG.

3 is an exploded perspective view of the module type water-cooled energy conversion apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1A.

Other types of energy conversion devices mentioned above may include pumps, music boxes, light emitting diodes (LEDs), water purifiers, fountains, imaging devices, outdoor billboards, and the like.

For example, a modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 of the present invention may be installed in a river, a river, a valley, etc., and a pump may be selected by the power conversion unit 170 to be coupled to the turbine unit 110 and the housing 130 , It is possible to supply the energy required for operation of the pump from the running water and to operate the pump. Likewise, when the music box is selected by the power converting unit 170, sound can be generated from the power received from the running water. When the light-emitting diode is selected as the power conversion unit 170, light can be generated. When the power conversion unit 170 is selected as the water purifier, it can be combined with the pump and the generator to form a water purification system. Likewise, if the power conversion unit 170 selects a video device, it can be used as a concept of a fountain movie theater installed outside.

The present invention is formed in a modular fashion to selectively customize the various types of power converters 170 as described above. As shown in FIG. 3, the housing 130, the gear box 150, and the power conversion unit 170 are formed to be modularly coupled to and detachable from each other. Each of the housing 130, the gear box 150 and the power converting unit 170 in which the turbine unit 110 is installed is a unit module for forming the module type water-cooled energy conversion device 100.

At least a part of the power conversion unit 170 is engaged with the shaft 111 of the turbine unit 110 to receive the rotational force of the turbine unit 110 from the shaft 111 when the power conversion unit 170 is coupled to the housing 130, . For example, the shaft 111 is formed so that at least a portion thereof is exposed to the outside of the housing 130, and the power conversion portion 170 is configured to have an exposed portion 111 'of the shaft 111 when coupled to the housing 130, (Not shown) for accommodating the ink cartridge. The power converting portion 170 may be formed so that at least a portion of the power converting portion 170 may be engaged with or correspond to the exposed portion 111 'of the shaft to rotate together with the shaft 111' inserted in the groove.

3 shows a case where the gear box 150 is selectively coupled between the housing 130 and the power converting portion 170. [ The gear box 150 has a groove (not shown) that receives a shaft 111 'exposed to the outside of the housing 130 so as to be modularly coupled with the housing 130, And a rotating shaft 153 inserted into a groove (not shown) of the power conversion unit 170 to be engaged. At least a portion of the gear box 150 is formed to rotate together with the shaft 111 of the turbine portion 110 and the power converting portion 170.

The rotation shaft 153 of the gear box 150 is formed so as to be inserted into the groove of the power converting portion 170 like the shaft 111 of the turbine portion 110. [ The upper portion of the gear box 150 is formed in the same coupling structure as the upper portion of the housing 130 so that the gear box 150 is modularly formed to be detachably connectable to the housing 130 and the power converting portion 170. [ And the lower portion of the gear box 150 may be formed in the same coupling structure as that of the lower portion of the power conversion portion 170. The housing 130, the gear box 150 and the power converting portion 170 can be coupled to each other even if the gear box 150 is inserted between the housing 130 and the power converting portion 170 .

Each of the modules included in the module-type water-cooled energy conversion device 100 formed of a set of modules is formed to be able to expand and contract the module by being combined with other modules. The user can freely customize the combined structure of the modules so as to form the module type water-cooled energy conversion device 100, and the plurality of housings 130, the plurality of gear boxes 150, And the conversion unit 170 may be combined to constitute a single modular water-current energy conversion device 100. FIG.

The power converting unit 170 may include a plurality of applications that convert the rotational force transmitted from the turbine unit 110 into at least one of kinetic energy, position energy, electric energy, heat energy, light energy, sound energy, The applications may include a coupling part selectively coupled to the housing 130 or identically configured to be replaceable in the housing 130. The fastening portion refers to the above-mentioned coupling structure. The fastening portion will be described later in the other drawings.

Hereinafter, the installation structures of the module type water-cooled energy conversion device 100 installed outdoors will be described.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are installation conceptual diagrams of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1C.

The modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 further includes a housing 130 and a fixing unit 190 installed on the topography to fix the housing 130 to the terrain.

4A and 4B, the fixing portion 190 includes a fixing pin 193 mounted on the topography and a wire 191 connecting the duct portion 135 to the fixing pin 193. [ ). The wire 191 extends in the direction in which the water is supplied and is fixed to the fixing pin 193. As the module is connected to the fixing pin in a state where the module type water flow energy conversion device 100 is set up in the vertical direction, the module water flow energy conversion device 100 can be prevented from being separated from the installation area by the water flow.

The wires 191 may be connected to the upper and lower portions of the duct portion 135 symmetrically with respect to each other. The flow of water can flow between the wires 191 and into the interior of the housing 130.

Figs. 5A and 5B are another installation conceptual diagrams of the modular hydro-dry energy conversion apparatus 100 shown in Fig. 1C.

5A and 5B show the module type water-cooled energy conversion apparatus 100 installed in a horizontally laid-down state. A wire 191 is connected to a fixing pin 193 provided in the terrain and the wire 191 is connected to the duct 135 to fix the module type water-cooled energy conversion device 100.

The modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 may be installed irrespective of the direction as shown in Figs. 4A to 5B. Therefore, when the module type water-hydraulic energy conversion device 100 can not be installed vertically due to topographical limitation, it may be installed in the horizontal direction, or may be installed in the vertical direction if it can not be installed in the horizontal direction. As such, it is possible to overcome the topological limitation of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 of the present invention.

6A and 6B are another installation conceptual diagrams of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1C.

The modular water-current energy conversion device 100 can be installed directly on the terrain by using the fixing pin 193 as needed.

The fixing pin 193 couples the duct 135 to the topography and a fixing pin 193 is provided at a portion of the duct 135 that is in direct contact with the topography, Can be fixed.

4A to 6B, the modular water-current energy conversion apparatus 100 may be fixed to peripheral structures already installed in a river, a river, a valley, or the like. This is possible, for example, when there is a stone or a rock around it. Further, the modular water-current energy conversion device 100 may be installed directly on the floor of a river, a river, a valley or the like in a filing manner. This should be the floor of the floor evenly and fileable.

As described above, the modular water-current energy conversion apparatus 100 proposed in the present invention can be easily installed and removed in a river, a river, a valley, and the like, and the installation area can be expanded compared to the conventional modular water- . In addition, there is an advantage that installation and removal of the module type water-cooled energy conversion device 100 have little influence on the surrounding environment.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a process of connecting a plurality of modular hydroelectric energy converters 100 and 200 of the present invention.

(a), the above-described modular hydrodynamic energy conversion apparatus 100 (hereinafter referred to as a first modular hydrodynamic energy conversion apparatus 100) is shown.

the coupling of the housing 130, the gearbox 150, and the generator 170 in which the turbine portion 110 is embedded in the first modular, water-based energy conversion device 100 is released .

Next, referring to (c), the generator 170 of the first modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 100 is removed and only the gear box 150 and the housing 130 are left. Then, a second modular hydrodynamic energy conversion device 200 is added thereto. The second modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatus 200 includes a housing 230 having a turbine section 210 therein, a large capacity gear box 250 and a large capacity generator 270. The large capacity refers to a relatively large capacity as compared with the first modular current energy conversion apparatus 100. The large capacity gear box 250 refers to a gear that can increase the rotation speed at a required speed in the large capacity generator 270 Box 250 < / RTI >

(d), a large capacity generator 270, a gear box 150, a large capacity gear box 250, a housing 130 of the first modular water-current energy conversion device 100, and a second modular water- The housing 230 of the energy conversion device 200 is line up.

Finally, referring to (e), each of the line-up modules is coupled to each other to form an expanded type modular hydroelectric energy conversion device 300. The module type water-current energy conversion device 300 can be additionally expanded through the combination of the modules, and the modular water-current energy conversion device 300 having a desired capacity can be completed.

7 shows only the structure in which the two housings 130 and 230 are coupled. However, since the fastening portions of the respective modules have the same structure, other modules can be selectively added as needed. The plurality of turbine units 110 and 210 and the housings 130 and 230 are coupled in series or parallel to each other and collect rotational forces of the turbine units 110 and 210 to transfer the rotational forces to the power converting units 170 and 270 Each of the turbine units 110 and 210 can be interlocked and rotated together. In addition, the present invention can remove some modules from the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device 300. Accordingly, the housings 130 and 230 can be detachably coupled to each other.

Through the above process, the present invention can customize the modular water-oil energy conversion apparatuses 100, 200, and 300 according to the user's selection and the type of energy or the converted energy according to need. Therefore, the present invention can increase or decrease the amount of power generation according to the needs of the user. In the case of conventional wind power generation or hydro power generation, each of the generators is required according to the required power generation capacity. However, the present invention combines small-sized turbine modules capable of maximizing efficiency with each other, It is possible to reduce the production cost and to maintain and repair easily.

Hereinafter, the detailed structure of the fastening portion for coupling each module will be described for each embodiment.

FIGS. 8A to 8D are conceptual diagrams showing the structure of a coupling unit for coupling the modular hydroelectric energy conversion apparatuses 400, 500, 600, and 700 of the present invention on a module-by-module basis. In the same single modular hydrodynamic energy conversion device, each of the modules may have a structure of the same fastening portion and may be coupled to each other or partially replaced and partially removed. Therefore, the fastening structure of the gear box and the power converting portion will be described below. However, the fastening structure described below can be applied to the coupling of the gear box and the housing, and also to the coupling of the housing and the power converting portion. Likewise, the following fastening structure can be applied to the housing and other housings, and can also be applied to other gear boxes, power conversion parts, and other power conversion parts. Therefore, only two modules (gear box and power converter) will be described below, and the coupling structure between the other modules will be replaced with the above description.

First, referring to FIG. 8A, a coupling structure of a fastening portion using a slide is shown.

The gear box 450 includes a guide rail 457 and a receiving groove 459. The power converting portion 470 includes an insertion portion 473 and a projection 475 corresponding thereto.

The guide rail 457 is formed by a locking protrusion 455 protruding along the periphery of the inner circumferential surface exposed to the outside and the receiving groove 459 is formed by cutting at least a part of the locking protrusion 455. The insertion portion 473 is protruded from the power conversion portion 170 so that at least a portion of the insertion portion 473 can be inserted into a space formed between the inner circumferential surfaces of the gear box 450. The protrusion 475 protrudes from the periphery of the insertion portion 473 to be inserted into the guide rail 457 through the receiving groove 459 and is inserted into the gear box 450 through a guide And is formed to be slidable along the rail 457.

Although not shown, the gear box 450 may further include a stop jaw (not shown) formed at least partly protruding from the guide rail 457, and the protrusion 475 may include a power conversion portion 470, Can be slid along the guide rail 457 until it is blocked by the detent jaws to secure it to the box 450.

Next, referring to FIG. 8B, the fastening portion by the bolt 560 is shown.

The gear box 550 has at least one hole 555 at a portion facing the power converting portion 570 and the power converting portion 570 has a groove 555 corresponding to the hole 555 of the gear box 550 573). At least a part of the bolt 560 passes through the hole 555 and is engaged with the groove 573. [

Next, referring to FIG. 8C, the structure of the fastening portion using the screw fastening structure is shown.

The gear box 650 is provided with a thread 655 for engaging with the power converting portion 670 and the power converting portion 670 is provided with a threaded portion 673 corresponding to the thread 655 to be engaged with the gear box 650, Respectively. This can be extended equally to other modules. However, it is preferable that the fastening direction of the method using the screw fastening structure is opposite to the rotating direction of the turbine portion 610 so that the fastening direction is not released by the rotation of the turbine portion 610.

Finally, referring to Figure 8d, a clip-type fastening structure is shown.

The gear box 750 is provided with a first clip engaging portion 755 protruding from the periphery thereof and the power converting portion 770 includes a second engaging portion 752 protruding from the periphery to correspond to the first clip engaging portion 755, And a clip coupling portion 773. At least one of the first clip engaging portion 755 and the second clip engaging portion 773 is formed with a groove and is foldable so as to be engaged with the other. In FIG. 8D, a groove 773 'is formed in the second clip engaging portion 773, and the second clip engaging portion 773 is folded or at least partially rotatable. The first clip engaging portion 755 is inserted into the groove 773 'of the second clip engaging portion 773 while the gear box 750 and the power converting portion 770 are in close contact with each other and the second clip engaging portion 773 Is pulled toward the power converting portion 770, the engagement of the gear box 750 and the power converting portion 770 is completed.

Next, the portability of the present invention will be described.

9A and 9B are perspective views showing a modular water-cooled energy conversion apparatus 800, 900 of the present invention which is easy to carry.

The modular hydroelectric energy conversion devices 800 and 900 proposed in the present invention are formed to have a size that can be installed in a river, a river, a valley, and the like, so that a person can move using a hand. The present invention may further include grips 801 and 901 formed on the outer surface of the modular hydroelectric energy conversion devices 800 and 900 so as to be capable of gripping the modular hydroelectric energy conversion devices 800 and 900.

9A, the handle 801 is inserted into the groove 850 'formed in the gear box 850 or the housing 830, and the groove formed in the housing is not shown) to be inserted into the modular water-cooled energy conversion device 800 ). ≪ / RTI > The grooves 850 'formed in the gear box 850 or the housing 830 may be formed by connecting grooves having different diameters to each other. The handle 801 is moved in the groove direction with the small diameter inserted into the groove with the large diameter so that the handle can be engaged with the gear box 850 or the housing 830. [ The handle 801 can be rotated in the small-diameter groove. If it is necessary to remove the handle 801 from the module type water-cooled energy conversion apparatus 800, it can be removed through the reverse process of the coupling process.

9B, the handle 901 may be installed on the side of the gear box 950 or the housing 930. [ The handle 901 provided on the side of the gear box 950 or the housing 930 may be selectively coupled to or removed from the modular hydroelectric energy conversion device 900 .

10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a modular water-cooled energy conversion apparatus 1000 of the present invention which is easy to carry.

The upper cover 1031 and the lower cover 1033 may be formed so as to protrude at least a part of the side surface thereof and the duct portion 1035 may be formed in the upper cover 1031 and the lower cover 1033 At least a part of which protrudes 1037 in correspondence with the protrusions 1031 ', 1033'. When the protruding portion of the duct portion 1035 is referred to as a grip portion 1037, the grip portion 1037 protrudes from the side surface of the housing 1030 and extends from the upper cover 1031 toward the lower cover 1033. Accordingly, the upper cover 1031, the protrusion 1031 'of the lower cover 1033, and the gripping portion 1037 of the duct portion 1035 are formed to have a uniformly protruding side surface, and the modular water- (1000) is formed in a structure that is easily enclosed by both hands.

The present invention is characterized in that it has a structure that is formed in a modular shape and can be manufactured in a small size and is portable, and it is possible to improve the portability of the module type water-cooled energy conversion apparatus (1000) have.

11A to 11C are conceptual diagrams of a modular hydrodynamic energy conversion apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

11A, 11B and 11C, a column 1132 is provided between the upper cover 1131 and the lower cover 1133, and the duct portion 1135 is detachably attached to the column 1132 It can be installed as much as possible. The duct portion 1135 may be formed to be detachably attached to the column 1132 so as to be detachable and coupled with the turbine portion 1110 so as to surround the turbine portion 1110. The duct portion 1135 may be formed to guide the oil water into the housing 1130 have.

The above-described modular hydroelectric energy conversion device is not limited to the configuration and the method of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments may be configured such that all or some of the embodiments are selectively combined so that various modifications can be made It is possible.

100: Modular water flow energy conversion device 110:
130: housing 150: gear box
170: Power conversion section

Claims (14)

A turbine portion that receives energy from the water flow and is configured to rotate about an axis;
A housing surrounding at least a portion of the turbine section to protect the turbine section and at least a portion of the housing being formed to be openable to allow the runoff to flow to the turbine section; And
And a power converting unit having a structure that can be engaged with and detachable from the housing and configured to convert the rotational force of the turbine portion, which is transmitted through the shaft when the turbine unit is coupled to the housing, into another energy,
The end of the shaft is formed in a semicircular shape partially cut along the height direction of the cylinder,
At least a portion of the power conversion portion is formed to correspond to the shaft in the form of a semicircular cylinder and is pressed by the shaft to rotate together with the shaft when the power conversion portion is engaged with the housing,
Wherein the power converting unit includes a plurality of applications for converting the rotational force transmitted from the turbine unit into at least one of different types of energy,
The plurality of applications each having a fastening portion for fastening to the housing,
Wherein the fastening portions of the plurality of applications have the same fastening structure so that the plurality of applications can be selectively coupled to the housing or replaceable. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the different kinds of energy include kinetic energy, position energy, electric energy, heat energy, light energy, sound energy, and elastic energy. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the housing has threads to be engaged with the power converting portion,
Wherein the fastening portion includes a threaded portion corresponding to a thread of the housing,
Wherein the direction of screw engagement between the housing and the coupling portion is opposite to the rotation direction of the turbine portion so that coupling is not released by rotation of the turbine portion. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the housing has at least one hole in a portion facing the power converting portion,
Wherein the power converting unit includes at least one groove corresponding to the hole,
Wherein the fastening portion includes a bolt at least a part of which is inserted into the groove of the power conversion portion through the hole of the housing. The method according to claim 1,
The housing includes:
A guide rail formed by an engagement protrusion protruding along the periphery of the inner circumferential surface exposed to the outside; And
And a receiving groove in which at least a part of the catching jaw is formed to be disconnected,
The fastening portion
An insertion portion protruding from the power conversion portion such that at least a portion of the insertion portion can be inserted into a space formed between the inner circumferential surfaces; And
And a protrusion formed to protrude from the insertion portion to be inserted into the guide rail through the receiving groove and slidable along the guide rail to couple the housing and the power converting portion. Modular water flow energy converter. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the housing further comprises a stop jaw formed at least partly protruding from the guide rail,
And the protrusion is slid along the guide rail until it is blocked by the detent jaw to fix the power conversion unit to the housing. The method according to claim 1,
The housing has a first clip coupling portion protruding from the periphery,
The coupling portion includes a second clip coupling portion protruding from the periphery of the power conversion portion to correspond to the first clip coupling portion,
Wherein at least one of the first clip engaging portion and the second clip engaging portion is formed with a groove and is foldable so as to be fitted to the other one. The method according to claim 1,
The housing includes:
A plate-shaped upper cover and a lower cover each of which is coupled with an axis of the turbine section; And
And a duct part extending from a rim of the upper cover to a rim of the lower cover, the duct part being formed to surround the turbine part. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the duct portion includes a grip portion protruding from both side surfaces of the housing at least a part of the duct portion and extending toward the upper cover and the lower cover. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the duct portion is detachably attached to the upper cover and the lower cover by coupling a portion coupled to the upper cover to the lower cover and coupling a portion coupled to the lower cover to the upper cover, And is formed so as to guide the water to the inside of the housing as it is turned upside down. 9. The method of claim 8,
The duct portion
A plurality of first ducts rotatably coupled to the upper cover and the lower cover, both ends of the first duct being rotatable when the housing is opened; And
And is rotatably coupled to each of the first ducts and surrounds another part of the circumference of the turbine, and rotates in a direction opposite to the first duct when the housing is opened, and guides the effluent to the interior of the housing And a plurality of second ducts collecting the water flow. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a gear box coupled between the housing and the power conversion unit, the gear box being coupled to the housing and the power conversion unit, and configured to transmit rotational force transmitted from the shaft of the turbine unit to the power conversion unit,
Wherein the gear box includes a groove that receives a shaft exposed to the outside of the housing and a rotation shaft inserted into the power conversion unit so as to be modularly coupled to the housing and the power conversion unit, Wherein the first and second flow passages are formed to rotate together with the first and second flow passages. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of turbine units and the plurality of housings are coupled to each other in series or in parallel and the shafts of the respective turbine units are coupled to each other to rotate together to transfer the rotational forces of the respective turbine units to the power conversion unit. Energy conversion device. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a handle formed on the outer surface of the modular hydroentanglement device so as to be able to grasp the modular hydroentangled energy conversion device.

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