Method and apparatus for conversion of movement to electrical energy
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1. A method for converting useful movement into electrical energy, comprising:
- moving a structure against a surface thereby generating a force against a material integrated into the structure;
deforming the material in response to the force to thereby generate electrical energy from the material;
harvesting the electrical energy.
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Abstract
A method for converting useful movement into electrical energy includes moving a structure against a surface thereby generating a force against a material integrated into the structure, deforming the material in response to the force to thereby generate electrical energy from the material, and harvesting the electrical energy. An apparatus for converting useful movement into electrical energy includes a smart material adapted to produce electrical energy when a force against the smart material is applied, and a plurality of coils in contact with the smart material for harvesting the electrical energy.
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1. A method for converting useful movement into electrical energy, comprising:
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moving a structure against a surface thereby generating a force against a material integrated into the structure;
deforming the material in response to the force to thereby generate electrical energy from the material;
harvesting the electrical energy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for converting useful movement into electrical energy, comprising:
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a smart material adapted to produce electrical energy when a force against the smart material is applied; and
a plurality of coils in contact with the smart material for harvesting the electrical energy. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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