WO2010086814A1 - Procédé et système pour la production, le stockage et l'utilisation d'une charge électrique pouvant être distribuée - Google Patents

Procédé et système pour la production, le stockage et l'utilisation d'une charge électrique pouvant être distribuée Download PDF

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WO2010086814A1
WO2010086814A1 PCT/IB2010/050383 IB2010050383W WO2010086814A1 WO 2010086814 A1 WO2010086814 A1 WO 2010086814A1 IB 2010050383 W IB2010050383 W IB 2010050383W WO 2010086814 A1 WO2010086814 A1 WO 2010086814A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B69/16—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/005—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
    • A63B21/0053—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using alternators or dynamos
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/005—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
    • A63B21/0053—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using alternators or dynamos
    • A63B21/0054—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using alternators or dynamos for charging a battery
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/005—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
    • A63B21/0053—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using alternators or dynamos
    • A63B21/0055—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using alternators or dynamos the produced electric power used as a source for other equipment, e.g. for TVs
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/32—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover rotating at constant speed
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02K—DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINES
    • H02K7/00—Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
    • H02K7/18—Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g. with turbines
    • H02K7/1807—Rotary generators
    • H02K7/1861—Rotary generators driven by animals or vehicles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/012—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional force-resisters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/22—Resisting devices with rotary bodies
    • A63B21/225—Resisting devices with rotary bodies with flywheels

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  • the present invention relates generally to utilization of stored electricity generated using renewable forms of energy and particularly to distributable assemblies, methods and systems for enabling generation, storage and use of such said electricity.
  • Typical power generation technologies that may be implemented in distributed (on-site) locations include microturbines, fuel cells, reciprocating engines, photovoltaic cells, microgrids and the like.
  • their performance levels being subject to availability of fuel, water, sunlight etc, are generally suboptimal on a long term basis.
  • the infrastructure costs, energy generation capacities, technical complexities and therefore, maintenance costs of such currently available systems make their mass usage less practical on terms of both economy and enablement.
  • the present invention in general relates to electrical generators and, more particularly, to bicycles and human powered devices that are capable of generating electric energy when pedaled.
  • An especially important need is that of using the bicycle as a bicycle when it is desired, one that does not provide any resistance from the generator. To accomplish this, the bicycle must be readily separable from the stand (i.e., charging station) to which it is supported.
  • Another especially important need is that when a bicycle is being ridden on the road, there are times when it is desirable to generate electricity, for example, when coasting downhill, and times when it is inappropriate to generate electricity, for example, when pedaling up a steep hill. It is desirable to provide a bicycle that can be adjusted to generate and store electricity or not when it is being ridden on the road.
  • stator is fixed on a fork of a bicycle, whilst the rotor is fixed onto spoke members of a bicycle wheel. While the bicycle is running, the rotation of a bicycle wheel will cause the rotor to rotate, thereby enabling the generator to produce electricity.
  • FIG. 1 -23900 Another conventional bicycle electricity generator, which is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 1 -23900, also comprises a stator and a rotor, both of which are combined together by means of a bearing.
  • the stator is fixed on the axle of a bicycle wheel
  • the rotor is fixed on a hub which is freely rotatable with respect to the wheel axle and holds a number of spokes. While the bicycle is running, the rotation of a hub will cause the rotor to rotate, thereby enabling the generator to produce electricity.
  • a charge and discharge current value is measured, a value obtained by multiplying the measured current value by a charging efficiency is integrated over a predetermined duration of time to calculate an integrated charging capacity of the battery, and the SOC level is estimated based on the integrated charging capacity.
  • the charge and discharge current is the current generated by the battery during the time the battery is being charged or during the time it is being discharged.
  • the charging efficiency required for integrating the current value depends on the SOC level, current value, and temperature, it is difficult to detect the charging efficiency adapted to various conditions. It is also difficult to calculate a self-discharge state when the battery is not being used.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an electric generating convertible bicycle that can be used in remote locations or impoverished areas that do not have access to electricity.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an electric generating convertible bicycle that can be used to generate and accumulate electrical energy when the bicycle is being ridden on the road at certain times under discretion of a rider and prevented from doing so at other times.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide for a system for storage and use of electrical energy which is independent of the source of electrical energy.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide for a self powered device for use as an information dissemination aid in areas having little or no electrical connectivity.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide for a battery management system which protects battery from damages due to overcharging/ drying up or over voltages during charging.
  • the present invention relates to a field power generation and energy storage device that can utilize numerous natural and artificially produced kinetic energy sources to create mechanical kinetic energy which is then stored, preferably in one or more motile / stationary configurations, and can later be released on demand to create electric power or do other mechanical work.
  • the preferred version describes a kinetic energy input and storage system that can utilize rotational kinetic energy, or linear kinetic energy converted into rotational energy, which is transferred as mechanical energy to drive a gear system that drives the shaft of an electrical generator.
  • Generated electrical energy may be stored in apt devices such as ultracapacitors or super capacitors or batteries or battery-capacitor hybrid devices etc.
  • the electricity generating system constructed in accordance with principles of the present invention comprises of a structural bicycle frame fitted with a pedal mechanism, handle bars and seat. Mechanical energy of user exhibited while pedaling is used for generation of electrical energy.
  • the pedaling mechanism of this stationary frame is modified to accommodate a transmission system to increase the output speed.
  • the transmission system achieves the desired output speed in two stages.
  • the main axel of the stationary bike that is driven by the pedals has a large gear of diameter d1 mounted on it.
  • Mated with this gear is a smaller gear of diameter d2 mounted on an intermediate shaft.
  • the transmission system has been engineered using non-traditional materials for gears as well as bearings.
  • Traditionally transmission systems use high strength steel (High carbon) to sustain shear and bending stresses on the gear teeth.
  • High carbon high strength steel
  • the transmission system of the present invention has been engineered to use, in combination, plastic gears and some metal gears to reduce costs, weight, maintain strength and enhance wear properties.
  • Material used for the gears is polyacetal and variants of nylon or similar plastics with or without reinforcements like glass.
  • the transmission system comprises three gears made from plastic and fourth gear made of steel. This gives the required strength to the gears at the lowest cost possible. Similar to the gear material is the material used in bearings that hold the three shafts of the gear box. Typical gear boxes use steel roller or ball bearings for strength.
  • the gear box of the present invention has two variants- One uses ball bearings while other uses plastic bush bearings, which give the required strength at one tenth the cost of steel bearings. Material used for bearings is variants of polyacetal or nylon or other.
  • the transmission system of the present invention is capable of handling the power transmission in either lubricated or un-lubricated condition.
  • un- lubricated also includes bearing filled with lubrication for life. It can work with any lubricant- oil or grease based systems.
  • This "un-lubricated” version allows the product to operate in areas where the users are totally untrained and would never change the oil. This is accomplished by proper choice of mating gear material (3 plastic and 1 metal gear combination).
  • speed of the output shaft may be varied by inclusion of a chain or belt drive.
  • the pedal shaft utilizes two or more stage chain/ belt drives and sprocket wheels to transfer motion. This can be used in combination with one other or gears as well.
  • speed of the output shaft may be increased by inclusion of a friction wheel.
  • the gear on the output shaft is replaced with a friction wheel.
  • the gear box described in claim 1 above is replaced with a standard bike sprocket and chain mechanism and wheels with tires.
  • the rear wheel of a bike (rubber tire) mates to a friction wheel consisting of a material with high coefficient of static friction with respect to rubber tire.
  • the rotating bike wheel in contact with the friction wheel, turns the friction wheel.
  • the diameter of the friction wheel is built such that the desired output shaft speed is increased several times from the pedaling speed. Ratio equals diameter of the wheel to the diameter of the friction wheel.
  • the friction wheel is directly mounted on the output shaft, or generator shaft to produce electricity.
  • the electricity generating apparatus is capable of assuming a conformation so as to allow it being used in conjunction with an conventional vehicle of locomotion, such as a bicycle or tricycle or motorcycle.
  • the said apparatus may be used in conjunction with a bicycle plying on the road.
  • rotating the energy generation shaft would require more energy output from the rider who would thus be strained.
  • the present invention addresses this problem by providing a low cost simple cable/ wire based clutch mechanism that engages and disengages the generator from the rear wheel tire. Therefore, the rider can easily, while riding, choose to apply this load without the use additional tools.
  • the rider may choose to engage the electricity generating apparatus when going downhill whereupon the extra pedaling effort needed to drive the generator shaft would be compensated, in part or fully, by the gravitational pull acting on the bicycle along the slope being traversed.
  • speed of the output shaft may be increased by using a knurled generator rotor or stator casing (as appropriate).
  • the outer surface of the generator rotor is knurled (or coated with appropriate materials like rubber or resins or ceramic etc). This creates a high frictional surface on the outer side of the rotor.
  • This knurled surface may be then mounted such that it is directly in contact with the rubber tire.
  • the resulting high coefficient of friction between the generator rotor knurled surface and the rubber tire causes proper engagement and better transmission of power. This eliminates the need for separate transmission system (gears, pulleys, belts etc).
  • the electricity generating apparatus is capable of attaining a conformation necessary for acting as a stationary electricity generation apparatus.
  • the present invention provides for enablement of this feature by including a bracket stand mounted to the rear axle of the bicycle that lifts the bicycle above the ground. This enables the users to drive the mechanism as a stationary bicycle.
  • the stationary electricity generation assembly may be accomplished via provision of a docking mechanism for docking a conventional unmodified bicycle into a frame in operational attachment with the electricity generator.
  • the docking mechanism provides for a bracket / stand that serves for lifting rear wheel of the bicycle above the ground and thus available for driving the generator shaft. Said docking may be achieved via tool less mechanisms or requiring minimal tooling.
  • the energy generation means consist of an AC or DC alternator mounted on the output shaft of the transmission system.
  • the output shaft which is also the generator shaft rotates at a several multiples higher speed than the input shaft (or pedal shaft) converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy.
  • Uniqueness in the present invention is that the transmission system acts as an electromechanical device.
  • the electrical output is an alternating current.
  • the electrical output, AC is converted to DC using a circuit consisting of rectifier composed of schottky or other high efficiency diodes.
  • the present invention allows for adaptability as to the type of generator used.
  • Ferrite magnet generator and Permanent magnet NdFeB generator
  • Other generators like brushless/ with brush DC, induction generators etc may also be used.
  • the exertion on part of the rider for driving the generator shaft is reduced by inclusion of a flywheel.
  • Flywheel helps smoothen out the variations in input and output. Accordingly, a flywheel is mounted on the outside of the transmission system Case/ housing and on the output or generator shaft (vs. other shafts). This drastically reduces the flywheel mass.
  • the uniquely rim type flywheel has more inertia than a simple solid disk type. Flywheel inertia is also proportional to the radius of the flywheel. Inclusion of the flywheel thus reduces the load on the legs of the person pedaling as it evens out the energy expended in pedaling Hence, by using larger radius both material and cost savings may be achieved.
  • the inertia of the said flywheel is not calculated from conventional formulas. It is derived by use of theoretical calculations and empirical observations based on fitness levels of several individuals of Indian origin subjected to test, power requirements and system efficiency.
  • the flywheel thus lightens load on the legs of the person pedaling. It also converts the coast down kinetic energy of the flywheel and efficiently converts it into electricity using a PWM switching charging circuit even after the user has stopped pedaling. This is accomplished by the "one way clutch" type of bearing used in conjunction with rest of the system. This energy is further captured using generator and pulse width modulation (PWM) based charging circuit.
  • PWM pulse width modulation
  • Another unique feature of the present invention is ability to collect the coast- down energy of the flywheel into useful electricity.
  • the flywheel continues to rotate and decelerate due to its own moment of inertia.
  • This is enabled by a one-way-clutch mounted on the output shaft.
  • An alternative to this arrangement may be mounting it on pedal or intermediate shaft.
  • This one-way-clutch known as the "Freewheel” may act as the bearing for the fourth gear on the output or generator shaft.
  • the freewheel engages and keeps the flywheel, output shaft and the generator rotating under their own moment of inertia.
  • the electricity thus generated needs able mechanisms for storage.
  • a person with relatively higher strength compared to someone else who is weaker generates more electrical power. This results in higher currents and voltages at the output of the generator.
  • a strong person could generate maximum rated power that the generator is capable of generating.
  • An energy storage device capable of capturing this high power is required.
  • Such a device is an Ultracapacitor. Ultracapacitors have emerged as the leading contenders in terms of longer life and having the highest power density among all the energy storage devices available conventionally. This suits well with the pedal generator application of the present invention since the energy input in pedaling is a function of the strength of the person driving the stationary bike.
  • the present invention uses one of the largest ultracapacitors currently available in the market.
  • the Ultracapacitor used in the present invention is capable of capturing required amount of energy within seconds.
  • Ultracapacitor is a storage device. Due to physical characteristics of the internal mechanism and chemistry of an Ultracapacitor, the Itra-capacitor can charge and discharge large amounts of current- around 100 Ampere plus.
  • Typical Ultracapacitor based energy storage devices use a bank of multiple ultracapacitors in series and parallel due to the voltage and current limits of single cell. Uniqueness of the present invention is that it uses a single Ultracapacitor capable of carrying upto I OOamp continuous input current. It is capable of storing required amount of energy within seconds.
  • a DC-DC converter is required in between the generator and the Ultracapacitor.
  • the high power DC-DC converter converts output from the 12V DC generator to the voltage specification of the Ultracapacitor rated for 3.0V.
  • This DC-DC converter uses a high efficiency PWM circuit which ensures efficiency upwards of 90%.
  • PWM DC-DC along with Ultracapacitor for energy storage in a pedal generator is a unique invention. It also includes over voltage protection.
  • the energy generated by pedaling effort on part of the rider may be stored in a Lithium Ion (LiFePO4, or other variants) based battery.
  • Lithium Ion LiFePO4, or other variants
  • high power multi-chemistry Lithium Ion cells are used that are capable of accepting high charging currents. This enables packing the desired energy in the cells in under ten minutes.
  • a single cell has a nominal charge rate of 1 C. This is recommended to get the rated cycle life from the cells.
  • a much higher charge rate is used (several times higher than 1 C) yet has the capability of maintaining the cycle life.
  • SOC State of Charge
  • DOD Depth of Discharge
  • SOC State of Charge
  • DOD Depth of Discharge
  • Normal operation of the cell involves full charging and discharging.
  • the present invention uses partial SOC/DOD window while cycling the batteries.
  • SOC State of Charge
  • DOD Depth of Discharge
  • the battery pack is continuously monitored to ensure the SOC does not exceed the 80% limit.
  • Limit of charging may be amended to suit battery size and chemistry.
  • the battery pack discharging is stopped when the available energy in the cell reaches 30% of the maximum capacity.
  • the present invention uses a unique method of battery voltage as a surrogate for state of charge and discharge.
  • the LED driver (or any other load circuit) uses a comparator that checks the battery voltage and ensures that it does not fall below a certain limit.
  • a comparator that checks the battery voltage and ensures that it does not fall below a certain limit.
  • an extremely low cost and reliable circuit for LED driver and UVLO is achieved. If it falls below the limit the discharging is stopped.
  • Expensive microcontroller plus mosfet based commercially available LED drivers are avoided.
  • the types of Lithium cells used are Li-Ion and its variant containing LiFePO4. This method for prolonging the battery life and safe use of the battery can be used along with other batteries like NiMH as well as newer devices like battery/ ultra-capacitor hybrids.
  • a common multi chemistry charger which is capable of setting the different cell voltages and current in charging mode.
  • the charger is based on a synchronous PWM (pulse width modulation) switching circuit to ensure high efficiency.
  • the (SOC) monitoring is designed in two different circuits. In the charging mode, the SOC is monitored by the battery charger circuit. In discharge mode, the depth of discharge (DOD) monitoring is accomplished in the load side circuit. Typical chargers are built with battery monitoring functionality in one circuit. The present invention uniquely splits the two monitor points. These two devices can also be physically located in separate installations/ end applications. This eliminates use of expensive circuits too.
  • the charging circuit that uses battery voltage as a surrogate for monitoring state-of-charge of the cell. This is possible for certain battery chemistries because the discharge curve for certain loads is fairly linear.
  • the charging algorithm is programmed such that the microcontroller loaded with this algorithm continuously senses the battery voltage as a surrogate of SOC. As soon as the voltage reaches the pre-defined maximum value, the algorithm switches the battery to a safe charging mode of constant voltage while reducing the charging current, thus protecting the battery from overcharging.
  • This SOC monitoring is built into the battery charger which is part of the charging station.
  • DOD monitoring is provided by a disparate circuit wherein battery monitoring in discharge mode is completely isolated (physically as well) from the charging circuitry.
  • the depth of discharge is preset to a value such that bottom 25% of the battery energy remains unused.
  • the surrogate signal in this case being the falling voltage of the battery.
  • the microcontroller circuit that powers the LED / other intended electrical device also continuously monitors the battery voltage and cuts of the battery from the usage load when battery voltage reaches the preset value. This is referred to as the under voltage lockout (UVLO) of the battery.
  • UVLO under voltage lockout
  • the circuit may be built such that the value of the cut-off voltage is programmable by the user and that the same circuit can work on batteries of multiple chemistries and types having different allowable cut-off voltages.
  • any battery requires due protection from over voltage and over current during the charging cycle.
  • the present invention addresses this need by incorporating appropriate over current protector (OCP) and over voltage protector (OVP) in the charging circuit.
  • OCP over current protector
  • OVP over voltage protector
  • the over voltage circuit is configured in a way wherein the charger outputs a constant preset voltage no matter how hard the user pedals the bicycle.
  • the over current protector is built around the battery which allows only a certain amount of charging current if the battery is attempted to be charged independent of the pedaling device, for example, if the battery is directly connected to a high voltage source.
  • the SOC, DOD monitoring and OVP, OCP modules ensure that the battery, under all circumstances, works within the safe thresholds of charge content and is ably protected from instances of damage due to over voltage
  • Another unique feature of the present invention is the heat dissipation mechanism.
  • Typical battery charger applications require special heat sinks mounted to the PCB board to dissipate the heat generated in power transfer.
  • the present invention uses a unique way of using the Transmission system metallic housing itself as the heat sink.
  • the PCB board is integrated into the metallic Transmission system and is in direct contact with the casting. This enables the Transmission system to act as the heat sink and does not require special large heat sink required in case of other chargers. This saves the overall cost of the system and makes the design more compact.
  • the charging system is thus designed to independent of the source of power. It can be charged from any source (solar, wind etc) with little of no modifications. This is thus a platform solution wherein various alternatives embodiments shall suggest themselves to the skilled reader.
  • Another aspect of the present invention is the provision of a screen for display of information / commercial content which may be provided as direct transmission from a remote location or via recorded media (or through mechanical or electro-mechanical rolling screen).
  • the said screen serves as a platform for spreading awareness among the users of the proposed system and further, cost amortization via revenue from sponsored advertisements or pay-per-view content (like movies etc).
  • Reception of display content / connectivity may be enabled via GSM modems or internal modems of cell phones, the latter being connected to the display pads via suitable jacks.
  • Another feature that may be made available is that of SMS texting via provision of a supplementary keyboard attached to the said screen.
  • An energy meter may be used in one of the variants of this system such that it provides the user the information on amount of energy expended as well.
  • This energy generating device is indeed an environmentally product.
  • a energy meter can be customized to provide equivalent Carbon dioxide replaced info as well. We may choose to call this meter the "carbon meter". This is another portion of the invention.
  • Another variant of this carbon meter will be capable of transmitting this carbon dioxide saved information wirelessly or via cell phone download or via phone line to the auditing agencies for processing carbon credits.

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La présente invention concerne un système de production d'électricité pouvant être distribuée ayant la possibilité d'être chargé physiquement par l'utilisateur à l'aide d'une mécanique corporelle personnelle utilisant une entrée de pédalage ou une autre liaison mécanique qui est conçue pour prendre des formes adaptables, pour que le système puisse être utilisé en tant que station de production d'énergie électrique fixe ou en tant que station de production d'énergie portable pouvant facilement se fixer à des modes classiques de transport mécanique. L'invention concerne également des modes de charge, stockage et décharge dudit système.
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