WO2024072362A1 - An energy generation unit - Google Patents

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WO2024072362A1
WO2024072362A1 PCT/TR2023/051041 TR2023051041W WO2024072362A1 WO 2024072362 A1 WO2024072362 A1 WO 2024072362A1 TR 2023051041 W TR2023051041 W TR 2023051041W WO 2024072362 A1 WO2024072362 A1 WO 2024072362A1
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Burak CACAN
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Cacan Enerji Ve Tarim Teknolojileri Sanayi Ticaret Limited Sirketi
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    • 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
    • H02J5/00—Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
    • 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
    • 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
    • H02J9/00—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
    • H02J9/04—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source
    • H02J9/06—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over, e.g. UPS systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S10/00—PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power
    • H02S10/10—PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power including a supplementary source of electric power, e.g. hybrid diesel-PV energy systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S10/00—PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power
    • H02S10/40—Mobile PV generator systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S40/00—Components or accessories in combination with PV modules, not provided for in groups H02S10/00 - H02S30/00
    • H02S40/30—Electrical components
    • H02S40/38—Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules

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  • the invention relates to an energy generation unit comprising a portable body.
  • Generators are machines that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
  • the source of the mechanical energy is the steam engine, water, internal combustion engine or wind turbine.
  • the usage areas of the generators are quite wide. It provides use in eliminating the electricity shortage in the neighborhoods, provides the electrical energy for the subways, and eliminates the energy shortage of the facilities. In addition, it ensures that all electrical appliances such as washing machines, televisions and refrigerators are operated in places such as homes.
  • Application KR20200006895A relates to a portable generator. In the aforementioned document, it is explained that environmentally friendly energy is produced by using solar energy.
  • the present invention relates to an energy generation unit to eliminate the abovementioned disadvantages and to bring new advantages to the related technical field. It is an object of the invention to provide an energy generation unit to eliminate the energy deficit in disaster centers.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an energy generation unit to meet the electricity needs of more than one device at the same time.
  • the present invention is an energy generation unit comprising a portable body to realize all the objects that will emerge from the abovementioned and the following detailed description. Accordingly, it comprises at least one solar panel provided in plug-in form on the said body, an energy storage unit provided in modular form to store the energy produced in the said solar panels, an energy conversion unit to use the energy stored in the said energy storage unit at different voltage values, and a communication network module to provide data exchange.
  • the energy needs of more than one device with a portable energy generation unit are met in the event of a disaster or power outage.
  • a possible embodiment of the invention characterized in that the body is provided with a waterproof feature.
  • the energy generation unit is also used in rainy weather conditions.
  • Another possible embodiment of the invention characterized in that it comprises at least one movement mechanism provided to the body for carrying the body.
  • it is enabled to move easily even in difficult terrain conditions.
  • Another possible embodiment of the invention characterized in that it comprises at least one illumination element provided on the body.
  • illumination is provided in dark conditions.
  • the energy storage unit comprises at least one charging input.
  • the energy storage unit can be charged from the grid when desired and can provide energy to other devices when needed.
  • Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional view of the energy storage unit.
  • Figure 2 shows a representative view of the energy storage unit from the left perspective.
  • FIG. 3 shows a representative view of the energy storage unit from the side perspective.
  • the invention relates to an energy generation unit (10).
  • the energy generation unit (10) comprises a portable body.
  • the portable body is provided with a waterproof feature.
  • the waterproofing is provided by the plastic seal in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • waterproofing is provided with an adhesive seal.
  • At least one solar panel (100) in plug-in form is provided on the body as shown in Figure 1.
  • the said solar panels (100) are electrically connected with at least one solar panel (100) socket provided on the body.
  • the electrical connection is provided by at least one connection cable.
  • the solar panel (100) is disposed at a position away from the body in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the solar panels (100) in the remote position are electrically connected to the solar panel (100) socket with a connection cable.
  • the energy storage unit (200) to store the electrical energy produced by the solar panels (100) as shown in Figure 3.
  • the said energy storage unit (200) provides energy in cases where there is no energy production by the solar panel (100).
  • the energy storage unit (200) is provided in a plurality in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the energy storage unit (200) is in a modular structure in another possible embodiment of the invention.
  • a battery is used as the energy storage unit (200) in another possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the said energy conversion unit (300) ensures that the energy is converted to the voltage required for use.
  • An inverter is used as the energy conversion unit (300) in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the output voltage is 220 Volts in another possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the output voltage is 380 Volts in another possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the energy generation unit (10) comprises a voltage regulation unit (600).
  • the voltage regulation unit (600) prevents situations such as instantaneous rise and fall in the output voltages.
  • the regulator is used as the voltage regulation unit (600) in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the energy generation unit (10) comprises a communication network module.
  • the aforementioned communication network module enables data exchange with other devices.
  • the communication network module provides the data exchange wirelessly in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the communication network module operates with a 4.5G- supported SIM card in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • At least one movement mechanism is provided to the energy generation unit (10).
  • the movement mechanism allows the energy generation unit (10) to move easily.
  • the wheel is used as the movement unit in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • An illumination element (500) is provided on the portable body, referring to Figure 2.
  • the said illumination element (500) illuminates the environment in the event of a disaster or power outage.
  • the illumination element (500) provides the energy required to illuminate the environment from the energy storage unit (200).
  • the energy generation unit (10) comprises at least one charging input.
  • the charging input can provide energy to at least one different device in a possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the energy storage unit (200) is charged with the energy it receives from the network in another possible embodiment of the invention.
  • An electric vehicle can be charged with the charging input in another possible embodiment of the invention.
  • the cooling unit (400) provides air circulation in the energy storage unit (200) under hot weather conditions.
  • the electrical circuits in the energy generation unit (10) operate between the optimum temperature values.
  • At least one solar panel (100) provided in plug-in form on an energy generation unit (10) containing a portable body.
  • the energy produced by the solar panel (100) is transmitted to at least one energy storage unit (200) provided in modular form through the socket of the solar panel (100).
  • the stored energy is converted to the voltage value suitable for use in the energy conversion unit (300) according to the usage needs of the people. For example, it can be used in disaster recovery devices by converting the voltage stored as 12 Volts to 380 V.
  • the energy coming to the form suitable for use is transmitted to the charging input unit (700) without a sudden decrease in voltage and output thanks to the voltage regulation unit (600). With the energy coming to the charging input unit (700), energy is provided to the drillers and breakers, separators and breakers and illumination towers. However, environmental illumination is also provided by the LED placed on the body.

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Abstract

It is an energy generation unit (10) containing a portable body. The novelty of the invention comprises at least one solar panel (100) provided in plug-in form on the said body, an energy storage unit (200) provided in modular form to store the energy produced in the said solar panels (100), an energy conversion unit (300) to use the energy stored in the said energy storage unit (200) at different voltage values, and a communication network module to provide data exchange.

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AN ENERGY GENERATION UNIT
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention relates to an energy generation unit comprising a portable body.
PRIOR ART
Generators are machines that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The source of the mechanical energy is the steam engine, water, internal combustion engine or wind turbine.
The usage areas of the generators are quite wide. It provides use in eliminating the electricity shortage in the neighborhoods, provides the electrical energy for the subways, and eliminates the energy shortage of the facilities. In addition, it ensures that all electrical appliances such as washing machines, televisions and refrigerators are operated in places such as homes.
When there are situations that require emergency response such as natural disasters, generators are also needed to meet the emergency electricity needs of the disaster area. However, since such generators are generally large and heavy, they are very difficult to transport and it is not possible to find fuel for the operation of the generator under some conditions.
Application KR20200006895A relates to a portable generator. In the aforementioned document, it is explained that environmentally friendly energy is produced by using solar energy.
All the problems mentioned above have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field as a result.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an energy generation unit to eliminate the abovementioned disadvantages and to bring new advantages to the related technical field. It is an object of the invention to provide an energy generation unit to eliminate the energy deficit in disaster centers.
Another object of the invention is to provide an energy generation unit to meet the electricity needs of more than one device at the same time.
The present invention is an energy generation unit comprising a portable body to realize all the objects that will emerge from the abovementioned and the following detailed description. Accordingly, it comprises at least one solar panel provided in plug-in form on the said body, an energy storage unit provided in modular form to store the energy produced in the said solar panels, an energy conversion unit to use the energy stored in the said energy storage unit at different voltage values, and a communication network module to provide data exchange. Thus, the energy needs of more than one device with a portable energy generation unit are met in the event of a disaster or power outage.
A possible embodiment of the invention characterized in that the body is provided with a waterproof feature. Thus, the energy generation unit is also used in rainy weather conditions.
Another possible embodiment of the invention characterized in that it comprises at least one movement mechanism provided to the body for carrying the body. Thus, it is enabled to move easily even in difficult terrain conditions.
Another possible embodiment of the invention characterized in that it comprises at least one illumination element provided on the body. Thus, illumination is provided in dark conditions.
Another possible embodiment of the invention characterized in that the energy storage unit comprises at least one charging input. Thus, the energy storage unit can be charged from the grid when desired and can provide energy to other devices when needed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional view of the energy storage unit.
Figure 2 shows a representative view of the energy storage unit from the left perspective.
Figure 3 shows a representative view of the energy storage unit from the side perspective. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The subject of the invention is explained with examples that do not have any limiting effect only for a better understanding of the subject in this detailed description.
The invention relates to an energy generation unit (10). The energy generation unit (10) comprises a portable body. The portable body is provided with a waterproof feature. Thus, the energy generation unit (10) is ensured to operate smoothly in very rainy environments or in regions where natural disasters such as floods occur. The waterproofing is provided by the plastic seal in a possible embodiment of the invention. In another possible embodiment of the invention, waterproofing is provided with an adhesive seal.
At least one solar panel (100) in plug-in form is provided on the body as shown in Figure 1. The said solar panels (100) are electrically connected with at least one solar panel (100) socket provided on the body. The electrical connection is provided by at least one connection cable. The solar panel (100) is disposed at a position away from the body in a possible embodiment of the invention. The solar panels (100) in the remote position are electrically connected to the solar panel (100) socket with a connection cable.
There is an energy storage unit (200) to store the electrical energy produced by the solar panels (100) as shown in Figure 3. The said energy storage unit (200) provides energy in cases where there is no energy production by the solar panel (100). The energy storage unit (200) is provided in a plurality in a possible embodiment of the invention. The energy storage unit (200) is in a modular structure in another possible embodiment of the invention. A battery is used as the energy storage unit (200) in another possible embodiment of the invention.
There is an energy conversion unit (300) provided to the body. The said energy conversion unit (300) ensures that the energy is converted to the voltage required for use. An inverter is used as the energy conversion unit (300) in a possible embodiment of the invention. The output voltage is 220 Volts in another possible embodiment of the invention. The output voltage is 380 Volts in another possible embodiment of the invention.
The energy generation unit (10) comprises a voltage regulation unit (600). The voltage regulation unit (600) prevents situations such as instantaneous rise and fall in the output voltages. The regulator is used as the voltage regulation unit (600) in a possible embodiment of the invention.
The energy generation unit (10) comprises a communication network module. The aforementioned communication network module enables data exchange with other devices. The communication network module provides the data exchange wirelessly in a possible embodiment of the invention. The communication network module operates with a 4.5G- supported SIM card in a possible embodiment of the invention.
At least one movement mechanism is provided to the energy generation unit (10). The movement mechanism allows the energy generation unit (10) to move easily. The wheel is used as the movement unit in a possible embodiment of the invention.
An illumination element (500) is provided on the portable body, referring to Figure 2. The said illumination element (500) illuminates the environment in the event of a disaster or power outage. The illumination element (500) provides the energy required to illuminate the environment from the energy storage unit (200).
The energy generation unit (10) comprises at least one charging input. The charging input can provide energy to at least one different device in a possible embodiment of the invention. The energy storage unit (200) is charged with the energy it receives from the network in another possible embodiment of the invention. An electric vehicle can be charged with the charging input in another possible embodiment of the invention.
There is a cooling unit (400) in the energy generation unit (10), referring to Figure 2. The cooling unit (400) provides air circulation in the energy storage unit (200) under hot weather conditions. Thus, the electrical circuits in the energy generation unit (10) operate between the optimum temperature values.
An exemplary operating scenario of the invention is described as follows:
There is at least one solar panel (100) provided in plug-in form on an energy generation unit (10) containing a portable body. The energy produced by the solar panel (100) is transmitted to at least one energy storage unit (200) provided in modular form through the socket of the solar panel (100). The stored energy is converted to the voltage value suitable for use in the energy conversion unit (300) according to the usage needs of the people. For example, it can be used in disaster recovery devices by converting the voltage stored as 12 Volts to 380 V. The energy coming to the form suitable for use is transmitted to the charging input unit (700) without a sudden decrease in voltage and output thanks to the voltage regulation unit (600). With the energy coming to the charging input unit (700), energy is provided to the drillers and breakers, separators and breakers and illumination towers. However, environmental illumination is also provided by the LED placed on the body.
The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the attached claims and cannot be limited to those explained for sampling purposes in this detailed description. It is evident that a person skilled in the art may exhibit similar embodiments in light of the above-mentioned facts without drifting apart from the main theme of the invention.
REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURE
10 Energy generation unit
100 Solar panel 200 Energy storage unit
300 Energy conversion unit
400 Cooling unit
500 Illumination element
600 Voltage regulation unit 700 Charging input unit

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1. An energy generation unit (10) comprising a portable body, characterized in that it comprises at least one solar panel (100) provided in plug-in form on the said body, an energy storage unit (200) provided in modular form to store the energy produced in the said solar panels (100), an energy conversion unit (300) to use the energy stored in the said energy storage unit (200) at different voltage values, and a communication network module to provide data exchange.
2. An energy generation unit (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the body is provided with a waterproof feature.
3. An energy generation unit (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one movement mechanism provided to the body for carrying the body.
4. An energy generation unit (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one illumination element (500) provided on the body.
5. An energy generation unit (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the energy storage unit (200) comprises at least one charging input.
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