INLINE ELECTRIC GENERATOR WITH MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED AXIAL FLOW OPEN CENTER IMPELLER
First Claim
1. An electric power generator for placement inline with a conduit, comprising:
- a substantially cylindrical housing defining a non-magnetic elongated chamber configured to be coupled to the conduit so that a fluid flowing in the conduit flows through the elongated chamber;
an impeller defining a central channel disposed in the elongated chamber and an inner surface of the central channel having a plurality of blade members shaping fluid flow in the central channel;
the impeller further including a matrix of permanent magnets secured to an exterior surface wall; and
a copper coil assembly coupled to the substantially cylindrical housing and comprising a plurality of copper coils arranged circumferentially about the cylindrical housing, and configured to interact with the matrix of permanent magnets to generate electricity when the impeller rotates due to fluid flowing in the central channel and acting on the blade members.
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Abstract
An electric power generator for placement inline with a conduit comprises a substantially cylindrical housing defining a non-magnetic elongated chamber configured to be coupled to the conduit so that a fluid flowing in the conduit flows through the elongated chamber, an impeller defining a central channel disposed in the elongated chamber and an inner surface of the central channel having a plurality of blade members shaping fluid flow in the central channel, where the impeller further including a matrix of permanent magnets secured to an exterior surface wall. The generator further comprises a copper coil assembly coupled to the substantially cylindrical housing and comprising a plurality of copper coils arranged circumferentially about the cylindrical housing, and configured to interact with the matrix of permanent magnets to generate electricity when the impeller rotates due to fluid flowing in the central channel and acting on the blade members.
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13 Claims
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1. An electric power generator for placement inline with a conduit, comprising:
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a substantially cylindrical housing defining a non-magnetic elongated chamber configured to be coupled to the conduit so that a fluid flowing in the conduit flows through the elongated chamber; an impeller defining a central channel disposed in the elongated chamber and an inner surface of the central channel having a plurality of blade members shaping fluid flow in the central channel; the impeller further including a matrix of permanent magnets secured to an exterior surface wall; and a copper coil assembly coupled to the substantially cylindrical housing and comprising a plurality of copper coils arranged circumferentially about the cylindrical housing, and configured to interact with the matrix of permanent magnets to generate electricity when the impeller rotates due to fluid flowing in the central channel and acting on the blade members. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An electric power generation system for placement inline with a conduit, comprising:
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a housing defining a non-magnetic elongated chamber configured to be coupled to the conduit so that a fluid flowing in the conduit flows through the elongated chamber; an impeller defining a central channel configured to be magnetically-suspended in the elongated chamber, the central channel defining a plurality of spiral blade members configured for shaping fluid flow in the central channel; and a copper coil assembly coupled to the housing and having a plurality of copper coils arranged circumferentially about the housing, and configured to generate electricity in response to a rotational motion of the impeller within the elongated chamber. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electric power generator for placement inline with a conduit, comprising:
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an impeller defining a central channel configured to be magnetically-suspended in the conduit, the central channel defining a plurality of spiral blade members configured for shaping fluid flow in the central channel; and a copper coil assembly coupled to the conduit and having a plurality of copper coils arranged circumferentially about the conduit, and configured to generate electricity in response to a rotational motion of the impeller within the conduit.
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