Method and apparatus for conversion of movement to electrical energy
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1. An apparatus for converting rotational movement against a surface into electrical energy, comprising:
- a tire body;
the tire body having an outer wall for contact with the surface and opposite sidewalls;
the tire body comprising a plurality of radial plys;
at least one pad integrated between the radial plys to produce an electrical current as the outer wall of the tire body is in rotational movement against the surface; and
wherein the pad comprises a ceramic material.
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Abstract
The present invention includes apparatus and methods for powering movement of a structure by generating electricity from movement. In one aspect of the invention, electricity is generated from changes in thickness of a pad integrated into a tire. The tire can include a tire body having an outer wall and opposite sidewalls, a plurality of radial plies, and at least one pad integrated between the radial plies.
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1. An apparatus for converting rotational movement against a surface into electrical energy, comprising:
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a tire body; the tire body having an outer wall for contact with the surface and opposite sidewalls; the tire body comprising a plurality of radial plys; at least one pad integrated between the radial plys to produce an electrical current as the outer wall of the tire body is in rotational movement against the surface; and wherein the pad comprises a ceramic material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
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4. An apparatus for converting rotational movement against a surface into electrical energy, comprising:
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a tire body; the tire body having an outer wall for contact with the surface and opposite sidewalls; the tire body comprising a plurality of radial plys; at least one pad integrated between the radial plys to produce an electrical current as the outer wall of the tire body is in rotational movement against the surface; and wherein the pad comprises a polymeric film material.
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