Power harvesting from railway; apparatus, system and method

Details Power harvesting from railway; apparatus, system and method Power harvesting from railway; apparatus, system and method

2008-08-21

2010-10-12

SanMartin, J. (Department: 2837)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

Reexamination Certificate

active

07812508

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus system and method for power harvesting from a railroads using piezoelectric generator. The invention is to provide a system and a method for power harvesting comprising a plurality of piezoelectric devices embedded in a railroad sleeper or attached to railroad rails and configured to produce electrical power when a train traverses their locations. The system includes a power conditioning unit and electrical conductors connecting said piezoelectric to said power conditioning unit. Harvested energy may be used locally in proximity to the energy generation location, stored for later use or transferred to be used in remote location.

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