Abstract: Computer-processor controlled energy harvester system optimized for use on mobile platforms. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient acceleration as stored mechanical energy. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function. To facilitate use on mobile platforms, the processor also uses input from a 3-axis accelerometer to dynamically reconfigure the energy collectors according to the present major directions of ambient acceleration.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 14, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 3, 2020
Assignee:
RISING STAR PATHWAY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Inventors:
Alisa Zhou, Cindy Jingru Wang, Kevin Zhang, Jiarong Chen, Mengcheng Han, Owen Xu Li, Zeru Li
Abstract: Computer-processor controlled energy harvester system. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient motion as stored mechanical energy, often in a compressed spring. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators, usually one per energy collector, control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use accelerometer sensors, battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 30, 2018
Date of Patent:
July 16, 2019
Assignee:
RISING STAR PATHWAY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Inventors:
Rong Bao, YiWei An, YiWen Pu, Zeru Li, Ryane Li, Serena Mao
Abstract: Computer processor controlled energy harvester system. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient motion as stored mechanical energy, often in a compressed spring. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators, usually one per energy collector, control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use accelerometer sensors, battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 7, 2018
Date of Patent:
July 9, 2019
Assignee:
RISING STAR PATHWAY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Inventors:
David W. Zhang, Kevin Bryan, Serena Mao, Owen Xu Li, Julie Broch, Michelle Hua