Electrical power generators

• US 7,148,583 B1
• Filed: 09/05/2005
• Issued: 12/12/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 09/05/2005
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Albert Shau, Jeng-Jye Shau
• Original Assignee: Albert Shau, Jeng-Jye Shau
• Inventors: Shau, Albert, Shau, Jeng-Jye
• Primary Examiner(s): Schuberg, Darren
• Assistant Examiner(s): Mohandesi, Iraj A.
• Application Number:
  US11/162,285
• Time in Patent Office: 463 Days
• Field of Search: 290/1.R, 290/1.A, 290/1.E, 322/3, 310/12, 310/66
• US Class Current: 290/1.00R
• CPC Class Codes: H01F 7/0221 Mounting means for PM, supporting, coating, encapsulating PM
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 35/02 with moving magnets and stationary coil systems
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 7/1876 with reciprocating, linearly oscillating or vibrating parts
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 7/1892 Generators with parts oscillating or vibrating about an axis

Abstract

The present invention provides methods to convert motion into electrical energy. These electrical power generators are made compatible with standard batteries so that they can support operations of existing battery powered portable appliances with no or minimal modifications. Electrical power generators of the present invention are therefore more convenient to use than conventional batteries while reducing the needs to replace or recharge batteries. Environment friendly methods are also introduced for generating electrical power.

Claims

1. An electrical power generator comprising:

(a) a motion cell that converts kinetic energy into electrical energy,

(b) an anode electrode,

(c) a cathode electrode, and

(d) a removable container containing said motion cell, anode and cathode electrodes,

wherein said electrical power generator is compatible with conventional battery or batteries wherein said container including said motion cell can replace conventional battery or batteries.

2. The motion cell in claim 1 comprises a magnet vibrating against an electrical coil.

3. The motion cell in claim 1 comprises a magnet rotating against an electrical coil.

4. The motion cell in claim 1 comprises a free moving magnet causing changes in magnetic field in an electrical coil.

5. The free moving magnet in claim 4 is coated with elastic materials.

6. The motion cell in claim 1 comprises friction cells that use friction between different materials to separated electrical charges.

7. A method for manufacturing electrical power generator comprising the steps of:

(a) manufacturing a motion cell that converts kinetic energy into electrical energy,

(b) providing an anode electrode to said electrical power generator,

(c) providing a cathode electrode to said electrical power generator, and

(d) manufacturing a removable container containing said motion cell, anode and cathode electrodes,

wherein said electrical power generator is compatible with conventional battery or batteries wherein said container including said motion cell can replace conventional battery or batteries.

8. The method for manufacturing motion cell in claim 7 provides a magnet rotating against an electrical coil.

9. The method for manufacturing motion cell in claim 7 provides a magnet vibrating against an electrical coil.

10. The method for manufacturing motion cell in claim 7 provides a free moving magnet causing changes in magnetic field in an electrical coil.

11. The free moving magnet in claim 10 is coated with elastic materials.

12. The method for manufacturing motion cell in claim 7 provides friction cells that use friction between different materials to separate electrical charges.