KR102087997B1 - Floating type power generation device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a floating power generation device, including: a buoyant body floating on a water surface; a main body in which a lower end is installed to be horizontally rotatable on the upper surface of the buoyancy body based on a vertical rotation center, and an installation space is formed; a rotating unit which is installed to rotate in both directions based on a horizontal rotation center of the installation space and generates rotational force by rotating in both directions when the buoyant body moves; and a power generation unit which is installed on the buoyant body and converts rotational motion transmitted from the horizontal rotation center of a vibration generating unit into electrical energy.

Description

Floating power generation device {FLOATING TYPE POWER GENERATION DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a floating power generation device, and more specifically, by using a central weight to rotate the center of gravity always in the same direction as the wave direction of the wave, it is eco-friendly because it uses pure natural energy, and rotates according to the wave direction of the wave Since the direction is variable, it relates to a floating power generation device capable of continuously producing electric energy regardless of the direction of the waves.

In general, power generation devices that produce electrical energy include thermal power generation devices using coal or oil, nuclear power generation devices using uranium, and hydroelectric power generation devices using dropping of fresh water.

Of these, fossil fuels use fossil fuels, which not only exhausts fossil fuel resources, but also causes serious damage to the environment by causing pollution, and hydro power generators using fresh water must sink a large area, so local residents move There are social problems and problems that cause damage to the natural ecosystem, and the nuclear power generation device may have safety due to the use of nuclear fuel, environmental pollution due to nuclear waste and pollutants generated during the power generation process.

In such a marine power generation device, a tidal power generation device that generates electricity using a rising and falling motion of the sea level using tidal power as a power source, and a sea that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy by using a temperature difference between hot and deep sea cold water in the ocean surface layer to generate electricity There are a temperature difference generator, a tidal current generator that uses a kinetic energy of seawater to install a water turbine generator in a place where the flow of seawater is fast, and a wave power generator that uses the power of waves.

However, the conventional offshore power generation device is operated as a large-scale facility, and thus, the construction cost is enormous, and there are many restrictions because it can be operated only in a limited area in a specific region.

Prior arts related to the present invention include Patent Registration No. 10-1627643 (May 31, 2016), and the prior literature discloses a wave power generator.

The object of the present invention is to ensure that the central weight is always rotated in the same direction as the wave direction of the wave by using the directional weight, so that the structure is simple and bulky, so it can be manufactured at a low cost, and electric energy can be produced without the consumption of fossil fuel. Therefore, it is eco-friendly, and the rotational direction is variably adjusted according to the direction of the wave, so that it provides a floating power generation device capable of continuously producing electric energy regardless of the direction of the wave.

In addition, the object of the present invention is to use the charged electric energy as the power of the lighting unit, so it can be used as a buoy at sea as well as the function of electric energy production, and it is possible to continuously produce electric energy, so it is easy to maintain. It is to provide a floating power generation device.

The floating power generation apparatus according to the present invention, the buoyancy body floating floating on the water surface, the lower end is installed to be horizontally rotatable on the upper surface of the buoyancy body based on the vertical rotation center, the main body is formed inside the installation space And, it is installed to be rotatable in both directions based on the horizontal rotation center of the installation space, the rotation unit is rotated in both directions when the buoyant body flows, and is installed on the buoyancy body, the vibration generating unit It characterized in that it comprises a power generation unit for converting the rotational motion transmitted from the horizontal rotation center of the electric energy.

Here, the rotating unit has a predetermined length, the horizontal ?? axis, both ends of which are rotatably coupled to both sides of the installation space, and the upper end is coupled to the horizontal axis of rotation by a connecting line, and the buoyancy body flows When rotated in both directions to transmit the rotational force to the horizontal rotating shaft, the driving gear coupled to the one or both ends of the horizontal axis of rotation in the longitudinal direction and the rotation of the driving gear, the rotation of the driving gear At least one reduction gear that limits the speed to a set range may be provided.

In addition, a direction weight may be further coupled to one side of the main body so as to rotate in the wave direction of the water surface, and the direction weight may be positioned side by side in the rotational direction of the center weight.

In addition, the center of the center weight may be positioned in the same line on the top of the vertical rotation center when positioned vertically.

In addition, the horizontal rotation center may be eccentrically coupled to one side of the main body so as to rotate eccentrically in the wave direction of the water surface, and the eccentric direction of the main body may be positioned side by side in the rotational direction of the central weight.

In addition, the power generation unit may be provided with a generator installed at one end or both ends of the horizontal rotation axis in the longitudinal direction to convert the rotational motion of the horizontal rotation axis into electrical energy, and a charger for storing electrical energy transmitted from the generator. The generator includes a rotor coupled to one end or both ends of the horizontal axis of rotation in the longitudinal direction, a stator fixedly installed in the main body, and a stator rotatably coupled to the rotor, and the stator when the rotor rotates And a magnetic force to form a magnetic force may be provided.

In addition, a lighting unit may be further installed to emit light on the buoyancy body, and the lighting unit may be connected to the charger by a connection cable to supply electrical energy.

In addition, a drive shaft of a reduction motor for adjusting a rotation speed may be coupled to the rotation center of the reduction gear, and a control unit may be further electrically connected to the reduction motor, and the control unit increases the rotation speed of the central weight. Sensing, it is possible to variably control the driving force of the reduction motor according to the rotational speed of the central weight.

According to the present invention, the central weight is constantly rotated in the same direction as the wave direction of the wave using the directional weight, so that the structure is simple and bulky, so it can be manufactured at a low cost, and electric energy can be produced without the consumption of fossil fuel. And, since the rotation direction is variably adjusted according to the wave direction, it has the effect of continuously producing electrical energy regardless of the wave direction.

In addition, the present invention can use the charged electric energy as the power of the lighting unit, so it can be used as a buoy at sea as well as the function of electric energy production, and since it is possible to continuously produce electric energy, it is easy to maintain. Have

1 is a perspective view for showing a floating power generation apparatus according to the present invention.
2 is a front sectional view for showing a floating power generation device according to the present invention.
3 is a side cross-sectional view for showing a floating power generation apparatus according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a block diagram for showing the connection relationship between the components of the floating power generation apparatus according to the present invention.

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

Advantages and features of the present invention and a method of achieving the same will become apparent by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings.

However, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various different forms, and only the present embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to completely inform the person having the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

In addition, in the description of the present invention, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted if it is determined that related well-known technologies may obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view for showing a floating power generation device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front sectional view for showing a gravity power generation device according to the present invention.

In addition, Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view for showing a floating power generation device according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a block diagram for showing the connection relationship between the components of the floating power generation device according to the present invention.

1 to 4, the floating power generation apparatus according to the present invention includes a buoyancy body 100, a main body 200, a rotating unit 300, and a power generation unit 400.

First, the buoyancy body 100 is floating to be able to flow on the water surface (sea, lake, etc.), and the lower portion of the buoyancy body 100 floats in a submerged state, and the top is exposed to the water surface 10. You can.

Here, a material having a certain buoyancy may be coupled to the lower portion of the buoyancy body 100, or an air layer may be formed at the bottom of the buoyancy body 100.

And, the buoyancy body 100 is floating with the top exposed to the top of the water surface 10, the top of the buoyancy body 100 is fixed to install the main body 200 and the lighting unit 500 to be described later A plate 110 of width may be installed.

Such a buoyancy body 100 may be used as a buoy installed in a floating state on the sea, and a mooring line (not shown) fixed to the bottom of the buoyancy body 100 so as not to change its position by waves. ) Can be connected.

The main body 200 is installed to be horizontally rotatable on the upper surface of the buoyancy body 100 based on the vertical axis of rotation 230 where the lower end forms the vertical rotation center C1, and the installation space inside the main body 200 ( 210) may be formed to a certain area.

The vertical rotation shaft 230, the lower end is vertically coupled to the upper end of the plate 110, the upper end may be vertically coupled to the lower end of the body 200.

Here, one side of the main body 200, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the direction weight (metal increase, 220) may be further coupled to rotate in the wave direction of the water surface 10.

The direction weight 220, which is located side by side in the rotational direction of the center weight 320 to be described later, may be fixedly coupled to one side of the body by a separate fixing member.

Here, the direction weight 220 may be used, such as a metal material having a certain weight, the direction weight 220 may be fixedly coupled to one side of the wall surface of the body 200.

Since the directional weight 220 is eccentrically positioned to one side based on the vertical rotation center C1 of the main body 200, it is easily rotated in the direction in which the wave is formed, and the central weight 320 to be described later is oriented The weight 220 is rotated in the direction in which it is located.

That is, since the center weight 320 is continuously rotated toward the direction in which the wave is formed by the variable position of the direction weight 220, the center weight 320 can be continuously rotated even when the direction of the wave is not constant. have.

Alternatively, the vertical rotation axis 230 may be eccentrically positioned on one side of the main body 200 based on the vertical rotation center C1, and the eccentric direction of the main body 200 is parallel to the rotational direction of the central weight 320. Can be located.

In this case, since one side of the main body 200 is rotated in the direction in which the wave is formed based on the vertical rotation axis 230, the center weight 320 can be continuously rotated even when the direction of the wave is not constant.

The rotating unit 300 is rotatably installed in both directions based on the horizontal rotation center C2 of the installation space 210, and when the buoyant body 100 flows, it rotates in both directions to generate rotational force.

For this, the rotation unit 300 may be provided with a horizontal rotation axis 310, a central weight 320, a driving gear 330, and a reduction gear 340, as shown in FIG.

The horizontal rotation shaft 310 has a predetermined length, and both ends of the length ?? direction are rotatably coupled to both sides of the installation space 210.

Here, the horizontal rotation center (C2) of the horizontal rotation shaft 310 can achieve a right angle with the installation position of the above-mentioned direction weight 220, the both ends of the longitudinal direction of the horizontal rotation shaft 310 is separate for ease of rotation Each bearing (not shown) may be installed.

Then, both ends of the horizontal rotation shaft 310 are connected to the generator 410 of the power generation unit 400, which will be described later, and transmits rotational force due to rotational motion to the generator 410.

The central weight 320, the upper end is coupled to the horizontal rotation axis 310 by the connecting member 321, the central weight 320 is rotated in both directions when the buoyancy body 100 flows horizontal rotation axis 310 ).

Here, the center weight 320 may be used, such as a metal material having a certain weight, the center of the center weight 320 may be located in the same line on the top of the vertical rotation center (C1) of the main body 200.

In addition, the central weight 320 is rotated side by side in the direction opposite to the direction in which the above-described direction weight 220 is located, and the center weight 320 is rotated in the direction in which the direction weight 220 is located, so that the wave It can be easily rotated in the direction in which it is formed.

That is, since the center weight 320 is continuously rotated toward the direction in which the wave is formed by the variable position of the direction weight 220, the center weight 320 can be continuously rotated even when the direction of the wave is not constant. have.

The driving gear 330 is rotatably coupled to one end or both ends of the horizontal rotation shaft 310 in the longitudinal direction, and the driving gear 330 is organically engaged with the reduction gear 340 to be described later.

The reduction gear 340 is rotated in engagement with the driving gear 330, and the reduction gear 340 may be installed in a state in which at least one of the gears is organically engaged.

The power generation unit 400 is installed on the buoyancy body 100 and converts rotational motion transmitted from the horizontal rotation center C2 of the rotation unit 300 into electrical energy.

Here, the power generation unit 400 may be provided with a generator 410 and a charger 420, and the generator 410 includes a rotor (not shown), a stator (not shown), and a magnetic (not shown). It may be provided.

First, the generator 410 is installed at one end or both ends of the horizontal rotation axis 310 in the longitudinal direction, and converts the rotational motion of the horizontal rotation axis 310 into electrical energy.

Here, the rotor of the generator 410 may be rotatably coupled to one or both ends of the horizontal axis of rotation 310 in the longitudinal direction, and the stator of the generator 410 is fixed to the main body 200 while the rotor is It can be rotatably coupled inside.

The magnetic can be coupled between the outside of the rotor and the stator, and when the rotor rotates, it forms a magnetic force with the stator to generate electrical energy.

The generator 410 converts the rotational motion of the horizontal rotating shaft 310 into electrical energy and stores it in a charger 420 to be described later, and the generator 410 is a magnetic field by a central rotor and a stator surrounding the outside. While producing electricity.

The charger 420 is for accumulating electrical energy transmitted from the generator 410 as in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the electrical energy generated by the generator 410 is continuously charged during the power generation operation by rotation of the horizontal rotating shaft 310. do.

Here, the charger 420 may be fixedly installed on the buoyancy body 100, for example, may be fixedly installed on the upper portion of the aforementioned plate 110.

In addition, a separate waterproof case may be coupled to the outside of the charger 420 and the generator 410 so as not to infiltrate moisture, but the installation state, location, and the like of the charger 420 and the generator 410 can be variously changed as necessary. It is applicable.

Such a charger 420 supplies electric energy to the lighting unit 500 to be described later, or after charging for a certain period of time, after being charged for a certain period of time, electric energy to a necessary use place (equipment for naval and maritime observation, CCTV, communication equipment, etc.) It can be used for the purpose of supplying.

On the other hand, the above-described buoyancy body 100 may further be provided with a lighting unit 500 to emit light in an environment (nighttime, etc.) where the visibility is not secured, the lighting unit 500 includes a charger 420 and a connecting cable ( It can be electrically connected by A).

Here, the lighting unit 500 may be installed on the top of the plate 110, and consists of a lamp for emitting light, a fixing member for fixing the lamp, and a control circuit electrically connected to the charger 420. Can be.

On the other hand, the drive shaft of the reduction motor 600 for adjusting the rotation speed may be coupled to the rotation center of the above-described reduction gear 340, the reduction motor 600 is the inside or outside of the main body 200 as shown in FIG. It can be fixedly coupled to.

In addition, the control unit 700 may be further electrically connected to the reduction motor 600 as shown in FIG. 3, and the control unit 700 detects the rotational speed of the central weight 320 in real time, and The driving force of the reduction motor 600 can be variably controlled according to the rotational speed.

As a result, the present invention can allow the direction weight 220 to be eccentrically rotated on one side of the rotatable body, and the center weight 320 to reciprocate in a direction parallel to the rotation direction of the direction weight 220.

As a result, since the structure is simple and bulky, it can be manufactured at a low cost, and it is environmentally friendly because electric energy can be produced without the consumption of fossil fuels, and it is eco-friendly. Electricity can be continuously produced.

In addition, the present invention can use the charged electric energy as the power of the lighting unit 500, so it can be used as a buoy at sea as well as the function of electric energy production, and it is easy to maintain because it can continuously produce electric energy. Do.

So far, specific embodiments of the floating power generation apparatus according to the present invention have been described, but it is obvious that various implementation modifications are possible within the limits without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and should be defined not only by the patent registration claims described later, but also by the claims and equivalents.

That is, the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all respects, and should be understood as not limiting, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims of the patent registration to be described later, rather than the detailed description, and the meaning of the claims of the patent registration and It should be construed that all modifications or variations derived from the scope and equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the present invention.

10: sleep 100: buoyancy
110: plate 200: body
210: installation space 220: direction weight
230: vertical axis of rotation 300: rotating unit
310: horizontal rotation axis 320: center weight
330: drive gear 340: reduction gear
400: power generation unit 410: generator
420: charger 500: lighting unit
600: Deceleration motor 700: Control unit
A: Connecting cable C1: Vertical center of rotation
C2: Horizontal rotation center

Claims (8)

A buoyant body floating floating on the water surface;
The lower end is installed to be horizontally rotatable on the upper surface of the buoyancy body based on the vertical rotation center, the main body is formed an installation space therein;
A rotating unit installed to be rotatable in both directions based on a horizontal rotation center in the installation space, and rotating to generate rotational force when the buoyant body is rotated in both directions; And
It is installed on the buoyancy body, the power generation unit for converting the rotational motion transmitted from the horizontal rotation center of the rotating unit into electrical energy; includes,
The rotating unit,
A horizontal rotation shaft having a certain length, and both ends of the longitudinal direction are rotatably coupled to both sides of the installation space,
The upper end is coupled to the horizontal axis of rotation by a connecting line, and when the buoyant body flows, the central weight is rotated in both directions to transmit rotational force to the horizontal axis of rotation,
A drive gear which is rotatably coupled to one end or both ends of the horizontal rotation axis in the longitudinal direction, and
A floating power generation device, characterized in that at least one reduction gear which is engaged with the driver and limits the rotational speed of the drive gear to a set range is provided. delete The method according to claim 1,
On one side of the body,
The direction weight is further combined to rotate in the water wave direction,
The direction weight,
Floating power generation device, characterized in that it is located side by side in the rotational direction of the central weight. The method according to claim 1,
The center of the center weight,
Floating power generation device, characterized in that positioned vertically in the same line on the top of the vertical rotation center. The method according to claim 1,
The horizontal rotation center,
Eccentrically coupled to one side of the body so as to rotate eccentrically in the wave direction of the water surface,
The eccentric direction of the body,
Floating power generation device, characterized in that it is located side by side in the rotational direction of the central weight. The method according to claim 1,
The power generation unit,
It is installed at one end or both ends of the horizontal axis of rotation, a generator for converting the rotational movement of the horizontal axis of rotation to electrical energy, and a charger for storing electrical energy transmitted from the generator,
The generator,
A rotor coupled to one end or both ends of the horizontal rotation axis, fixed to the main body, a stator coupled to the rotor to be rotatable inside, and a magnetic force formed with the stator when the rotor rotates Floating power generation device, characterized in that the magnetic is provided. The method according to claim 6,
The buoyancy body,
A lighting unit is further installed to emit light,
The lighting unit,
A floating power generation device characterized in that electric energy is supplied by being connected to the charger by a connection cable. The method according to claim 1,
At the center of rotation of the reduction gear,
The drive shaft of the reduction motor to adjust the rotation speed is combined,
The reduction motor,
The control unit is further electrically connected,
The control unit,
Floating power generation device characterized in that it detects the rotational speed of the central weight and variably controls the driving force of the reduction motor according to the rotational speed of the central weight.

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