KR20130078949A - Apparatus for generating electricity using animal - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A power generation device using animals is provided to generate electricity from animal work and an acceleration unit which increases the speed of a power generator. CONSTITUTION: A power generation device using animals comprises a body (100), a rotary unit (200), an acceleration unit, and a power generator. The body comprises an inner installation space. The rotary unit generates a rotary motion using the power of animals, and a rotary shaft (230) is vertically connected to the upper part of the body. The acceleration unit is installed in the installation space, and connected to the rotary shaft to increase speed. The power generator is connected to the acceleration unit, and generates electricity by high speed rotary power.

Description

Power generation device using animals {APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY USING ANIMAL}

The present invention relates to a power generation apparatus using an animal, and more particularly, an animal capable of producing and utilizing its own power in an area in which power supply is difficult by driving a generator by generating rotational power from the animal and thereby generating power for life. It relates to a power generation device using.

In general, the generator is a device for converting the kinetic energy of the rotating shaft into electrical energy is widely used to produce power, water, wind, fire, nuclear power, etc. are used as a means for rotating the rotating shaft.

Electric power produced using such means is supplied to factories, offices, or homes through transmission towers, but there are limitations in installing expensive transmission towers to supply power to islands or deep mountains. Although solar power generators are sometimes used for self-sufficiency of electric power in areas where power supply is difficult, there is a problem in that the power obtained is very weak compared to the installation cost.

There are also a number of indigenous people and refugees who are still living in poverty, such as in some African countries, who are in desperate need of electricity.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a power generation apparatus using an animal that can generate power by itself in an area in which power supply is difficult by driving a generator by producing rotational power from the animal and thereby generating power for living.

The object of the present invention described above is a main body having an installation space formed therein, the rotational movement using the force of the animal to generate a rotary drive axis is connected vertically to the upper portion of the main body, and installed in the installation space And a speed increasing means for increasing the low speed rotational power transmitted through the rotational shaft connected to the rotary motion shaft and a high speed rotational power, and a generator connected to the speed increasing means to generate electric power by receiving the high speed rotational power. By providing a generator.

According to a preferred feature of the present invention, the above-described rotary drive unit, one end is connected to the rotary shaft and the other end is connected to the horizontal beam and the connecting rod of the animal, and connected to one side of the horizontal beam and the lower end of the rotary drive unit It is to include a vertical beam is moved along the ground by the rotation wheel is installed to support the horizontal beam.

According to a further preferred feature of the present invention, the above-described speed increasing means includes a bevel gear box connected to the rotational shaft to convert a vertical rotational force into a horizontal rotational force, a first rotation shaft connected to the bevel gear box, and the first rotation shaft. A first gear provided above, a second rotating shaft rotatably installed below the first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft being parallel to the first rotating shaft, and provided on the second rotating shaft and provided with the first gear and the first chain. A second gear connected to the first gear to increase rotational force primarily, a third gear provided on the second rotation shaft and positioned behind the second gear, and rotatably installed on the lower side of the second rotation shaft, A third rotary shaft parallel to the first and second rotary shafts, the third rotary shaft being provided on the third rotary shaft and connected by the third gear and the second chain to increase the rotational force secondarily; Key is to be taken as a fourth gear.

According to a more preferable feature of the present invention, the above-described generator is located at the rear of the fourth gear and is connected to the third rotation shaft to generate electricity by using the rotational force increased over a second time.

According to a more preferred feature of the present invention, a plurality of horizontal beams connected to the above-described rotational axis are installed according to the number of animals.

The generator using the animal according to an embodiment of the present invention as described above to drive the generator by obtaining a rotational force from the animal to produce power for life through it can be used to produce power by itself in the area difficult to supply power There is an advantage.

1 is a perspective view of a power generation apparatus using an animal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a power generation device using an animal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a schematic view showing a state in which the power generation device using the animal according to an embodiment of the present invention is operated.
Figure 4 is a state of use of the power generation device using an animal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view of a power generation apparatus using an animal according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a power generation apparatus using an animal according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the operation of the power generation device using the animal according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, Figure 4 shows the state of use of the power generation device using the animal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In the power generation apparatus using the animal according to the present invention, the installation space 110 is formed therein, and generates a rotational motion using the force of the animal, but the rotational movement axis 230 of the main body 100 Rotating drive unit 200 is vertically connected to the upper portion of the speed increase means 300 is installed in the installation space 110 and connected to the rotary motion shaft 230 to increase the low-speed rotational power transmitted through the high-speed rotational power; The generator 343 is connected to the speed increasing means 300 and receives the high speed rotational power to generate electricity.

Here, the main body 100 serves to mount the constituent members to be described later, and for this purpose, an installation space 110 is formed therein, and an installation frame for mounting the speed increasing means 300 and the generator 343 ( 120).

The main body 100 is preferably fixed to the ground so as to support the rotational force transmitted by the animal, as shown in the figure is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape and the material is formed of a metal material Of course, but can also be formed in a variety of shapes and materials.

On the other hand, the above-mentioned main body 100 is connected to the rotary drive unit 200, the rotary drive unit 200 is to transmit the rotational force transmitted by the animal to the speed increase means 300 to be installed in the main body 100 described above. The rotation axis 230 is connected to the upper portion of the main body 100 in the vertical direction.

The rotary drive unit 200 is connected to one side of the horizontal beam 210 and one end of the horizontal beam 210, one end of which is connected to the above-described rotary motion shaft 230 and the other end of the animal's connecting strap is fastened It includes a vertical beam 220 is moved along the ground by the rotation driving unit 200 is moved and the rotating wheel 221 is installed to support the horizontal beam 210. In this case, a plurality of horizontal beams 210 connected to the rotary motion shaft 230 may be installed depending on the number of animals.

On the other hand, the speed increase means 300 is installed in the above-described installation space 110, the speed increase means 300 is connected to the above-described rotary motion shaft 230 to increase the low-speed rotational power transmitted through the high-speed rotational power It is to play a role.

The speed increasing means 300 is connected to the rotating shaft 230, the bevel gear box 310 to convert the vertical rotational force into a horizontal rotational force, the first rotating shaft 320 connected to the bevel gear box 310, A first gear 321 provided on the first rotation shaft 320, a second rotation shaft 330 rotatably installed on the lower side of the first rotation shaft 320, and parallel to the first rotation shaft 320; A second gear 331 provided on the second rotation shaft 330 and connected by the first gear 321 and the first chain 323 to increase the rotational force primarily, and on the second rotation shaft 330. However, the third gear 333 positioned behind the second gear 331 and rotatably installed on the lower side of the second rotation shaft 330 may be parallel to the first rotation shaft 320 and the second rotation shaft 330. A fourth device provided on the third rotating shaft 340 and the third rotating shaft 340 and connected by the third gear 333 and the second chain 335 to increase the rotational force in the second order. It comprises 341.

Here, the above-described bevel gear box 310 is rotated in engagement with the first bevel gear 311 and the first bevel gear 311 connected to the rotary shaft 230, the vertical of the first bevel gear 311 And a second bevel gear 313 for changing the rotational force to the horizontal rotational force.

In this case, the second bevel gear 313 is positioned in the bevel gear box 310 and connected to the first rotation shaft 320 extending outward, and the first gear 321 on the first rotation shaft 320 extended outward. Is provided.

In addition, the above-described second rotation shaft 330 is located below the first rotation shaft 320, and the second gear 331 and the third gear 333 are provided on the shaft, and the second gear 331 is described above. The first gear 321 and the first chain 323 are connected. However, as the second gear 331 is formed in a smaller size than the first gear 321, the first gear is increased.

In addition, the above-described third rotation shaft 340 is located below the first rotation shaft 320 and the second rotation shaft 330, and the fourth gear 341 is provided on the shaft, the fourth gear 341 is described above It is connected by the third gear 333 and the second chain 335. However, as the fourth gear 341 is formed to have a smaller size as compared with the third gear 333, the fourth gear 341 is secondarily increased in speed.

The first rotation shaft 320, the second rotation shaft 330, and the third rotation shaft 340 are firmly installed on the aforementioned installation frame 120, and the respective rotation shafts and the installation frame 120 are fastened to each other. Although not shown, the portion is preferably provided with a bearing member (not shown).

On the other hand, the generator 343 is connected to the third rotation shaft 340 provided with the fourth gear 341 described above, the generator 343 is a high-speed rotational power accelerated by the secondary from the third rotation shaft 340 It is to play a role in generating electricity.

At this time, the above-described generator (343) is provided with a capacitor (not shown) for accumulating the generated electricity, the capacitor is connected to the conductor so as to supply electricity to the outside it is possible to supply electricity where necessary. The power generation principle of the generator 343 is the same as the generator 343 for generating kinetic energy into electric energy according to the prior art, and thus, further detailed description thereof will be omitted for simplicity of the specification.

Hereinafter will be described the overall operating principle of the power generator 1 using the animal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, to secure the connecting string connected to the animal in one end of the horizontal beam 210, and to drive the animal to turn in one direction, the main body 100 is fixed to the ground and horizontal beam 210 Is supported by the rotation wheel 221 at the end of the vertical beam 220, it is possible to rotate stably.

When the rotation starts, the rotary shaft 230 rotates, and the first bevel gear 311 and the second bevel gear 313 are engaged with each other, so that the first rotation shaft 320 and the first gear 321 are interlocked. Rotate

In addition, the second gear 331 connected by the first gear 321 and the first chain 323 is rotated with a first speed increase, and thus the second rotation shaft 330 and the third gear 333 are also rotated. Rotate in conjunction.

In addition, the fourth gear 341 connected by the third gear 333 and the second chain 335 rotates with the second speed increase, and as a result, the third rotation shaft 340 rotates to increase the speed by the second speed. The high-speed rotational power to the generator 343.

The generator 343, which receives the kinetic energy by the rotational force according to the second speed increase, generates this energy into electric energy and stores it in the capacitor, and supplies it to the outside as necessary.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It is not limited.

1: generating apparatus using animal 100: main body
110: installation space 120: installation frame
200: rotation driving unit 210: horizontal beam
211: fastener 220: vertical beam
221: rotation wheel 230: rotation axis
300: speed increase means 310: bevel gear box
311: first bevel gear 313: second bevel gear
320: first rotating shaft 321: first gear
323: first chain 330: second axis of rotation
331: second gear 333: third gear
335: second chain 340: third axis of rotation
341: fourth gear 343: generator

Claims (5)

A main body in which an installation space is formed;
A rotary drive unit generating a rotary motion using the force of the animal, the rotary shaft being vertically connected to the upper portion of the main body;
A speed increasing means installed in the installation space and connected to the rotation shaft to increase the low speed rotational power to the high speed rotational power; And
And a generator that is connected to the speed increasing means and receives high-speed rotational power to generate electricity. The method according to claim 1,
The rotary driving unit, one end is connected to the rotary shaft and the other end of the horizontal beam is connected to the animal's connecting straps, and is connected to one side of the horizontal beam and the lower end is moved along the ground by the rotation driving unit is moved Generating device using an animal, characterized in that it comprises a vertical beam is installed with a rotating wheel for supporting the horizontal beam. The method according to claim 2,
The speed increasing means may include a bevel gear box connected to the rotational shaft to convert vertical rotational force into a horizontal rotational force, a first rotation shaft connected to the bevel gear box, a first gear provided on the first rotation shaft, A second rotating shaft which is rotatably installed on the lower side of the first rotating shaft and is parallel to the first rotating shaft, and is provided on the second rotating shaft and connected by the first gear and the first chain to increase rotational force primarily A second gear, a third gear provided on the second rotational shaft, and positioned behind the second gear, and rotatably installed on the lower side of the second rotational shaft, and horizontal to the first rotational shaft and the second rotational shaft. And a fourth gear provided on the third rotation shaft and connected by the third gear and the second chain to secondly increase the rotational force. Power generation device using an animal. The method according to claim 3,
The generator is located in the rear of the fourth gear and connected to the third axis of rotation generating power using an animal, characterized in that for generating electricity by using the rotational speed increased over two times. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Generating apparatus using an animal, characterized in that a plurality of horizontal beams are connected to the rotation axis is installed in accordance with the number of animals.

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