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HARVESTING ENERGY IN REMOTE LOCATIONS

  • US 20090134631A1
  • Filed: 11/28/2007
  • Published: 05/28/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Apparatus for converting kinetic energy to electrical energy comprising:

  • an energy conversion module having an attachment member and first and second components which provide electrical energy when moved relative to each other, the first component being fixed in position relative to the attachment member and the second component being free to move in at least one dimension within a predetermined range relative to the attachment member;

    an anchor that is fixed in place when deployed; and

    a flexure member connecting the anchor with the energy conversion module, the flexure characterized by mechanical properties that permit the energy conversion module to move in an oscillatory manner in response to external stimuli, whereby the first and second components are moved relative to each other and electrical energy is produced.

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