SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER FOR A PORT

• US 20120200156A1
• Filed: 02/08/2012
• Published: 08/09/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Chuck Weller
• Original Assignee: Chuck Weller
• Inventors: Weller, Chuck
• Application Number:
  US13/368,459
• Publication Number:
  US 20120200156A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 307/21
• CPC Class Codes: F03B 13/12 characterised by using wave or tide energy
• CPC Class Codes: F03B 13/14 using wave energy
• CPC Class Codes: F03B 13/1845 and the wom slides relative to the rem
• CPC Class Codes: F03B 13/26 using tide energy
• CPC Class Codes: F05B 2240/40 Use of a multiplicity of similar components
• CPC Class Codes: F05B 2240/917 attached to cables
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2300/20 The dispersed energy generation being of renewable origin
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2300/24 of photovoltaic origin
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2300/28 The renewable source being wind energy wind motors F03D
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 3/381 Dispersed generators
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/20 Hydro energy
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/30 Energy from the sea, e.g. using wave energy or salinity gradient
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/56 Power conversion systems, e.g. maximum power point trackers
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/76 Power conversion electric or electronic aspects

Abstract

One example embodiment includes a system for generating electrical power for a port. The system includes a power generator, where the power generator is configured to convert energy within a body of water to electrical power. The system also includes a power storage, where the power storage is configured to receive the electrical power and store the electrical power for future use. The system further includes a power transfer, where the power transfer is configured to direct the electrical power to the location of use.

Claims

1. A system for generating electrical power for a port, the system comprising:

a power generator, wherein the power generator is configured to convert energy within a body of water to electrical power;

a power storage, wherein the power storage is configured to receive the electrical power and store the electrical power for future use; and

a power transfer, wherein the power transfer is configured to direct the electrical power to the location of use.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the power generator includes a tidal power generator.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the power generator includes a wave power generator.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the power generator includes a thermoelectric generator.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the power generator includes a linear motion electric power generator.

6. The system of claim 1 further comprising an attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to attach the power generator to a piling.

7. The system of claim 1 further comprising an attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to attach the power generator to a dock.

8. The system of claim 7 further comprising a second attachment, wherein the second attachment is configured to attach the power generator to a surface, wherein the surface is below the water.

9. The system of claim 7 further comprising a second attachment, wherein the second attachment is configured to attach the power generator to a surface, wherein the surface is above the water.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the power storage includes a battery.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the power transfer is configured to transfer the electrical power to one or more nearby boats.

12. A system for generating electrical power for a port, the system comprising:

a power generator, wherein the power generator;

is attached to a piling; and

is configured to convert energy within a body of water to electrical power;

a power storage, wherein the power storage is configured to receive the electrical power and store the electrical power for future use; and

a power transfer, wherein the power transfer is configured to direct the electrical power to the location of use.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the power generator is attached to an external surface of the piling.

14. The system of claim 12, wherein the power generator is attached to an interior surface of the piling.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the interior surface of the piling constrains the flow of the water.

16. A system for generating electrical power for a port, the system comprising:

a power generator, wherein the power generator;

is attached to a piling; and

is configured to convert energy within a body of water to electrical power;

a power storage, wherein the power storage is configured to;

receive the electrical power and store the electrical power for future use; and

produce a stable power output; and

a power transfer, wherein the power transfer is configured to;

prioritize the power output to external devices in need of electrical power;

direct the electrical power to the location of use based on the priority order; and

direct excess power to an external power grid.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein the power generator is attached near the water line.

18. The system of claim 16, wherein the power generator is attached above the water line.

19. The system of claim 16, wherein the power generator is attached below the water line.

20. The system of claim 16, wherein the power generator includes:

a spool;

a spring, wherein the spring biases the spool to rotate in a first direction;

a cable, wherein the cable

is attached to the spool; and

is attached to a nearby dock, wherein the dock is capable of rising and falling with the motion of the water;

wherein motion of the dock away from the spool causes the spool to rotate in a second direction, wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction;

wherein motion of the dock toward the spool allows the spring to rotate the spool in the first direction; and

a generator, wherein the generator is configured to covert the rotation of the spool into electrical power.