Prime-mover dynamo plants – Miscellaneous – Drive gearing
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-25
2001-06-12
Ramirez, Nestor (Department: 2834)
Prime-mover dynamo plants
Miscellaneous
Drive gearing
C290S042000, C290S043000, C290S053000, C290S054000, C416S085000, C415S007000, C415S060000, C415S151000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06246125
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to electric generating systems and, more particularly, to a portable electric generating system for converting wind or water potential energy into electricity.
There are numerous situations where electricity is not readily available when and where it is actually needed, such as in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster or at a remote campsite. However, potential energy is often available at or near such areas and could be converted into electricity if only a portable generator system was available to harness the potential energy.
Hydro electric generating plants and wind electric generating systems are generally known in the art. Although assumably effective for their intended purposes, the known systems are not suited for selectively utilizing either wind or water energy to generate electricity. Further, the known systems are not easily assembled, disassembled, and moved between desired locations.
Therefore, it is desirable to have a portable electric generator system which may be configured to selectively utilize either a wind or water stream to operate a generator for producing electricity. Further, it is desirable to have an electric generator system which may be easily and quickly assembled, disassembled, and moved between locations where electricity is needed or where an adequate wind or water stream is available.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A portable generator system for converting either water or wind energy into electricity includes a paddle wheel assembly having a housing with a turbine fan assembly rotatably mounted within an open space defined by the housing. The turbine fan assembly includes a plurality of impellers. The housing defines oppositely disposed inlet and outlet openings for receiving a fluid stream, either air or water, therethrough. The impellers are positioned so as to be rotated as the fluid stream passes through the housing. A dynamo or generator is axially connected to the turbine fan assembly such that electricity is generated as the impellers are rotated by the fluid stream flowing through the housing. The generator is electrically connected to a battery for storing the produced electricity. The generator may be mounted within the paddle wheel housing adjacent the turbine fan assembly or at a remote location connected thereto with a shaft.
The portable generating system includes a plurality of elongate support legs, each leg having a coupling attached to an upper end presenting a flat strike plate. Each leg also includes a pointed lower end such that each leg may be driven into a ground surface or creek bed with a hammer or other blunt instrument. A plurality of mounting brackets are attached to the ends and sides of the housing, each bracket defining an aperture through which a respective support leg may extend. Each bracket may be selectively tightened or loosened about each leg. Each leg is telescopic such that the paddle wheel housing may be positioned at a desired height so as to receive a desired air stream or water stream therethrough. Therefore, the portable generator system may be assembled and positioned over a ground surface or in a flowing body of water such that electricity is produced and stored for immediate or later use. The system may also easily be disassembled and moved to another desired location and is especially convenient for use at a temporary or moving campsite.
Therefore, a general object of this invention is to provide a portable generator system for converting water or wind energy into electricity for immediate or later use.
Another object of this invention is to provide a portable generator system, as aforesaid, which can produce enough electricity to power a campsite or a single residential dwelling.
Still another object of this invention is to provide a portable generator system, as aforesaid, which can be assembled, disassembled, and moved quickly and efficiently between desired locations.
Yet another object of this invention is to provide a portable generator system, as aforesaid, which is adjustable to a desired height position.
A further object of this invention is to provide a portable generator system, as aforesaid, which can provide a source of electricity without the use of fossil fuels such as gasoline.
A still further object of this invention is to provide a portable generator system, as aforesaid, which is easy and economical to manufacture and use.
Other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein is set forth by way of illustration and example, embodiments of this invention.
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Gonzalez Julio
Ramirez Nestor
Ream Dale J.
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