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Human-powered or human-assisted energy generation and transmission system with energy storage means and improved efficiency

  • US 6,217,398 B1
  • Filed: 04/16/1999
  • Issued: 04/17/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/17/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A human-powered energy generation and transmission system, comprising:

  • an input mechanism adapted to be powered by a human operator for creation of mechanical energy;

    an electrical generation mechanism connected to the input mechanism and adapted to convert the mechanical energy into electric energy;

    an energy storage mechanism connected to the electrical generation mechanism and adapted to retain the electrical energy converted by the generator;

    a position sensing mechanism connected to the human-powered input mechanism to sense position of the human-powered input mechanism;

    a controller connected to the electrical generation mechanism, the position sensing mechanism, and the energy storage mechanism, and adapted to control the load on the electrical generation mechanism to maximize human-powered energy output efficiency; and

    an output mechanism connected to the input mechanism and energy storage mechanism and adapted to control conversion of electrical energy to obtain the desired type and levels of voltage and current.

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