WO2020161736A1

WO2020161736A1 - Electricity generation in the moving vehicles using nanotechnology

Info

Publication number: WO2020161736A1
Application number: PCT/IN2020/050107
Authority: WO
Inventors: Keshav TREHAN
Original assignee: Trehan Keshav
Priority date: 2019-02-04
Filing date: 2020-02-04
Publication date: 2020-08-13

Abstract

A system and method for electricity generation from the rotational movement of the wheels and drive shaft of the moving vehicles is disclosed. The system comprises of several interconnected gears which works as small dynamos which uses the nanolubricants for movement with less friction, and aids in energy creation with increased efficiency, which can be run either due to motion of the wheel or the drive shaft. The movement of the interconnected gears is caused due to the movement of wheel or drive shaft, which is with less friction, and the rotational movement is converted into electrical energy which can be stored in the battery. The interconnected gears are connected to a circular object on the inner side and the outer surface can act as wheel cover, which moves in opposite direction with respect to the direction of the movement of the vehicle.

Description

"ELECTRICITY GENERATION IN THE MOVING VEHICLES USING NANOTECHNOLOGY"

Technical field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to electric power generation from vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to assembly of multiple interconnected gears which moves with the movement of the vehicle for converting the mechanical energy of the wheel into electrical energy using nanotechnology for storage in a battery system or use by the vehicle.

Background of the Invention

It is become necessary in the current environmental situation, to harvest and store energy for use, from various ways possible. One such way is the use of wind turbines on the moving vehicles, through which energy can be generated and stored in the battery, which can be used by the vehicle. It is necessary to have an alternate source of electrical power present at the vehicle which can be derived from the wheels of a car, truck, or any other motorized vehicle.

Another way of deriving energy from the moving vehicles is using the rotational motion of the wheels, where the mechanical energy of the tires or wheels is converted into electrical energy which can be stored in the battery of the vehicle that can be used for powering various parts of the vehicle and the vehicle itself. The simple solution of generating and storing the energy from wheels into the battery is through wire connection, but the connection requires lot of wires and extra space and as the wheels are constantly rotating, they wires may get detached.

There are several prior art patents which discloses various solutions for electricity generation from the wheels of the moving vehicles. US patent application 20090322099A1 by Fred George Labankoff discloses rotational generator method and rotational generator which captures and converts rotation mechanical energy of rotating wheels of a source of rotation (rotating wheeled aircraft, ships or machines and vehicles such as but not limited to autos, trucks, buses, tractors, rail trains) into electricity. This electricity is generated by magnets attached/embedded in/on the rotating wheels. Such wheels with attached/embedded magnets rotating perpendicularly and within a series of wire coils create a magnetic flux in such coils of wire causing an electric current. The purpose of such electric current is to 1) power the source of rotation, and/or, 2) recharge/supplement the source of rotation's battery or batteries, and/or 3) perform electrolysis of water into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas common called Brown's gas for further accumulation as a fuel. (122 words)

US patent application 4405872 A by Thomas Stephen E discloses a method and apparatus for generating electrical energy from the rotation of a wheel. The apparatus is disposed within a pneumatic tire of a non-magnetic wheel and includes a non-magnetic support track circumferentially attached around the wheel, at least one coil positioned along the track, a magnet slidably engaging the track, and an actuator attached to the magnet for developing a drag upon the magnet to cause relative motion between the magnet and coil as the wheel is rotated.

WIPO patent application 2010016068 A2 by Parikumar Periasamy and Samuel Jebakumar Abraham discloses an electricity generator wherein weight energy is utilized to rotate a turbine, which is connected to a rotatable member of a magnet and coil assembly with a help of a first shaft. In one embodiment, the magnet is static and the coil is made to rotate by the turbine. In another embodiment, the coil is static and the magnet is made to rotate by the turbine. A second shaft is attached to a spring loaded top plate and its free end is constructed in such a manner so as to engage the teeth of the turbine. In one embodiment the second shaft can be a curved shaft with corrugation in the inside edge at the free end to engage the teeth of the turbine. In another embodiment, the second shaft can be a straight shaft with pointed tip. Any pressure given on the top plate will cause the second shaft to move downwards thereby rotate the turbine. The first shaft will transmit the rotation of the turbine to a rotatable member of the said assembly thereby electricity is generated. An electrical output circuit is connected to the coil for transmitting the electricity.

US patent application 6291901B1 by cefo nevres discloses electrical power generating tire system where the device is disposed within a pneumatic tire and includes a coil housing having an interior chamber with a coil disposed thereabout, which is aligned for receiving a magnet within the chamber. The magnet is mounted within a magnet housing which has a first end aligned for reception in the groove of the coil housing, and a second end in communication with the interior wall of a tire. As the tire rotates, the tire deflection causes relative motion between the magnet and the coil generating electricity.

The prior art patents provides various solutions for the electricity generation and storage which uses various types of electrical generators which are coupled to the wheels of a vehicle. Some systems also include generators that are coupled directly to the wheel axle, which provides satisfactory results in the context of electricity generation, and also the complexity of the system has to be kept in mind, which includes too many components.

Thus there is a need for a simple, inexpensive system, which generates electricity on a continuous basis from rotational movement of the wheels and is stored into one of the spare battery of the vehicle.

Objectives of the Invention

The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a system to generate electrical energy from the mechanical energy in the moving vehicles.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system which uses the rotational motion of the wheels of the vehicle to convert it into electrical energy.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system for electrical energy generation where the interconnected gears move in the opposite direction with respect to the direction in which the vehicle is moving.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide an electrical energy generation system which uses the internal space of the wheel, which can be used as interconnected gears where each gear works as a small dynamo.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system for electrical energy generation where the interconnected gears can be set in motion due to rotational motion of the wheel during vehicle movement for electricity generation. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system where the electrical energy which is produced in the vehicle can be stored in the battery of the vehicle.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system for electrical energy generation where the interconnected gears can be set in motion due to the movement of the drive shaft which creates very less friction, thus increasing the electrical energy generation. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system for electrical energy generation where the interconnected gears are lubricated with the Nano lubricants, which forms a protective film on surface to avoid abrasive wear and tear, which creates very less friction. Summary of the Invention

The present invention discloses a system and method for electricity generation from the wheels and drive shaft of the moving vehicles. The system comprises of several interconnected gears which works as small dynamos which can be run either by using the motion of the wheel of the vehicle or by using the drive shaft of the vehicle which is the cylindrical connector of front axle and rear axle of the vehicle. The movement of the interconnected gears due to the movement of the wheel or the drive shaft, causes much less friction, and generates the electrical energy from the mechanical energy which is the rotational movement of the wheel or drive shaft.

According to the present invention, the generation of electricity is mainly through the rotational motion of the wheels of the vehicle. The interconnected gears are connected on a surface which can be used as wheel cover from outside, where using the rotational motion of the wheel, the interconnected gears works as a small dynamo each which can be located in the internal space of the wheel. The small dynamos in the interconnected gears further use the nanotechnology in electricity generation with increased efficiency. The nano lubricant is used with the interconnected gears to reduce the created friction, and help in electricity generation with increased efficiency. The object on which the interconnected gears are fixed can be used in the form of wheel cover, where the internal side contains the interconnected gears and the outer side is just displayed as a wheel cover.

According to the present invention, the small interconnected gears which act as small dynamos can be of any shape such as a circle, a circle with teeth all over, or a star shape etc., where the gears can be connected with each other with maximum surface contact and the movement of one gear initiates the movement of the next and so on, so that when the wheel of the vehicle starts to rotate, the interconnected gears are also imparted with the rotational motion in opposite direction, which can convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the spare battery of the vehicle, which can be used to provide power to various parts of the vehicle.

Another embodiment of the present invention discloses the use of rotational motion of the drive shaft which is the cylindrical structure located below the vehicle that connects the front and rear axle of the vehicle. The rotational motion of the drive shaft can be used to initiate similar interaction with the interconnected gears, which causes them to run with less friction, thus generating electrical energy at the maximum potential, which is stored in the battery of the vehicle.

Brief description of the drawings FIG 1 illustrates the side view of the vehicle which displays the arrangement of different types of the interconnected gears which can be fixed on to the wheel assembly.

FIG 2 illustrates the arrangement of the interconnected gears on the drive shaft of the vehicle, disclosing the direction of movement of the interconnected gears with respect to the direction of movement of the vehicle.

Detailed description of the Invention

The present invention discloses a system and method for electricity generation from the wheels and drive shaft of the moving vehicles. The system comprises of a set of interconnected gears which can be of different shapes, such that movement of one gear initiates the movement of the adjacent gear and so on. The interconnected gears works as small dynamos which can be run either by using the motion of the wheel of the vehicle or by using the drive shaft of the vehicle which is the cylindrical connector of front axle and rear axle of the vehicle.

FIG 1 illustrates the side view of the vehicle which displays the arrangement of different types of the interconnected gears which can be fixed on to the wheel assembly. With reference to the FIG 1, the interconnected gear assembly is disclosed, which can be of various shapes such as round as shown in A or star shaped as shown in B, etc. The vehicle i.e. the car 1 consists of four wheels in which wheels 2 and 3 are visible. FIG 1 shows the enlarged portion of the wheel 3, where the interconnected gears can be assembled onto the inner side of the circular structure which can be used in the form of a wheel cover. Referring to FIG 1, the interconnected gears can be of any shape, with a ground rule of providing maximum contact surface and interconnected movement. A discloses the assembly of interconnected gears in circular shape which contains a slightly bigger circular shaped gear or dynamo present at the center which is surrounded by several gears of comparatively smaller diameter. The dynamos use nanotechnology in conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy, which helps in increasing the efficiency of the system.

With reference to FIG 1, the arrangement which is shown in A discloses of the inner side of the circular shaped object, which can be fixed on to the wheel of the vehicle 1 such that inner side contains the interconnected gears in circular shape and outer side act as wheel cover. The arrangement which is shown in B is of the inner side of the circular shaped object, which can be fixed on to the wheel of the vehicle 1 such that inner side contains the interconnected gears of star shape and outer side act as wheel cover. The interconnected gear assembly as shown in A of FIG 1 has circular shaped gears 5 which are surrounding a bigger size circular shaped gear 4, and the interconnected gear assembly as shown in B of FIG 1 has star shaped gears 6 which are surrounding a bigger size star shaped gear 7.

According to the present invention, assembly of interconnected gears is connected with the wheel, which in turn is connected to the battery of the vehicle. When the vehicle 1 is in motion, the wheels of the vehicle 1 are imparted rotational motion, which makes the vehicle move in forward or backward direction. The rotational motion of the wheels of the vehicle can be used in generation of electricity. As the direction of movement of gears is opposite to the direction in which the vehicle is moving, an increased electricity generation can be achieved. The generation of electrical energy is mainly from the rotational motion of the wheels of the vehicle.

The small interconnected gears which act as small dynamos can be of any shape such as a circle, a circle with teeth all over, or a star shape etc., where the gears can be connected with each other with maximum surface contact and the movement of one gear initiates the movement of the next and so on, so that when the wheel of the vehicle starts to rotate, the interconnected gears are also imparted with the rotational motion, which can convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the spare battery of the vehicle, which can be used to provide power to various parts of the vehicle. The interconnected gears are designed in such a way that the friction created due to the movement of the gears is maintained minimum. Additionally, the Nano lubricant is used with the interconnected gears, which reduces the friction substantially.

According to the present invention, when the wheel of the vehicle rotates in forward direction, the interconnected gear assembly which is connected to the wheel also starts to rotate. The interconnected gears act as dynamo which is basically an electrical generator. The dynamo which is located at the center of the interconnected gear assembly is the first to rotate due to the rotation of the wheel, which in turn imparts rotational movement to the adjacent gears of the interconnected gear assembly, making all the gears to rotate simultaneously. The rotational movement of the gears is converted into the electrical energy which is stored in the battery of the vehicle.

FIG 2 illustrates the arrangement of the interconnected gears on the drive shaft of the vehicle, disclosing the direction of movement of the interconnected gears with respect to the direction of movement of the vehicle. Referring to FIG 2, the use of rotational motion of the drive shaft which is the cylindrical structure located below the vehicle that connects the front and rear axle of the vehicle for electrical energy generation is illustrated. As disclosed in FIG 2, the rotational movement of the drive shaft 8 imparts similar movement in the interconnected gears 9. The rotational motion of the drive shaft 8 can be used to initiate similar interaction with the interconnected gears 9, which causes them to run with less friction, thus generating electrical energy at the maximum potential, which is stored in the battery of the vehicle.

According to the present invention, when the vehicle moves in forward direction, the interconnected gears which are located inside the vehicle move in opposite direction with respect to the movement of the vehicle, for electricity generation. The direction of movement of the inter-connected gears is same, which is opposite to the direction in which the vehicle is moving. The Nano lubricant is used in the system in which the nanoparticles have remarkable lubricating properties, high friction- reduction and anti-wear properties, which makes them ideal for use in automobile industry. The Nano lubricants which can be used in the system can be carbon nanotubes, carbon onions, Nano diamonds, graphene, BN/Zr02/Ti02 nanoparticles, the Inorganic Fuller ene-like (IF) metal disulfides (IF-MoS2, IF-WS2) nanoparticle, and so forth.

As maximum amount of energy which is used by the vehicles such as cars, trucks and other vehicles due to its movement in either forward or backward direction is lost to the surrounding environment, the present invention aims at using the rotational movement of the vehicles in creation of electrical energy, which can help in the energy crisis of the world. Additionally as Nano lubricants are used in the system, the electrical energy generation efficiency can be increased. The present invention uses the unused or wasted rotational mechanical energy, captures it in the interconnected gears, which is opposite to that of the direction in which the vehicle is moving and regenerates the used electrical energy, which can be stored in the battery and used by the vehicle in future. There are several advantages of the present invention.

The primary advantage of the present invention is that the interconnected gears can be used by the vehicles to convert the wasted rotational motion of the wheels of the vehicle into electrical energy.

Another advantage of the present invention is that the system is simple and requires very less components for functioning. Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the electrical energy which is consumed by the vehicle can be regenerated using the rotational motion of the wheels of the vehicle, within the wheels itself.

Yet another advantage of the present invention is that as other parts of vehicle such as headlight, rim lights etc., also require a source of power for functioning, the generated electricity can be used to power them as well.

Yet another advantage of the present invention is that as the friction created due to the rotational motion of the interconnected gears is minimized due to the use of Nano lubricants, and the efficiency of electrical energy creation is maximum. Yet another advantage of the present invention is that as each of the gear in the interconnected gears act as a small dynamo, they can convert even the slightest movement i.e. the mechanical energy into electrical energy using nanotechnology, with greater efficiency.

Yet another advantage of the present invention is that, as the direction of movement of gears is opposite to the direction in which the vehicle is moving to achieve increased electricity generation efficiency.

Claims

I Claim:

1. A system for electricity generation from the wheels and drive shaft of the moving vehicles using nanotechnology, comprising of:

a. a vehicle operates using the interconnected gears for forward and backward movement; b. the assembly of interconnected gears whose movement is connected to each other; and c. a nanolubricant, which is used to lubricate the parts of the vehicle for movement causing less friction; wherein, the nanolubricant is used to lubricate the interconnected gears which move when the vehicle starts moving in one direction, and works as dynamo, which can be used for generation of electrical energy; the assembly of interconnected gears are connected with the wheel, which in turn is connected to the battery of the vehicle.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the interconnected gears are connected such that movement of one gear initiates the movement of the adjacent gear, which are lubricated with nanolubricant for smooth movement with low friction.

3. The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein, the interconnected gears works as small dynamos which can be run either by using the motion of the wheel of the vehicle or by using the drive shaft of the vehicle which is the cylindrical connector of front axle and rear axle of the vehicle.

4. The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein, the interconnected gear assembly can be of various shapes such as round or star shaped or any other shape with a ground rule of providing maximum contact surface and interconnected movement.

5. The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein, the interconnected gears or the dynamos use nanotechnology for conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the nanolubricant is used with the interconnected gears to reduce the friction substantially.

7. The method of generation of electrical energy from mechanical energy, comprising of:

a. movement of vehicle in forward direction;

b. relative movement of the interconnected gears inside the vehicle in opposite direction, which is aided by the use of nanolubricant;

c. generation of electrical energy due to rotational motion of the wheels of the vehicle; and d. storage of generated electrical energy in the battery of the vehicle, which can be used to power various parts of the vehicle.

8. The method as claimed in claim 7 wherein, the rotational movement of the drive shaft imparts movement in the interconnected gears, which causes them to run with less friction, thus generating electrical energy at the maximum potential.

9. The method as claimed in claim 7 wherein, when the vehicle moves in forward direction, the interconnected gears which are located inside the vehicle move in opposite direction with respect to the movement of the vehicle for electricity generation.