Abstract: An example system may include an energy storage unit and various processors configured to communicate with components of the energy storage unit to track, classify, and route event data as well as automatically perform actions and notify stakeholders of the event data. The example system may receive event data describing one or more events associated with an energy storage unit and the system may determine that the one or more events include a fault. The system may determine whether the fault is automatically addressable and, responsive to determining that the fault is automatically addressable, automatically execute one or more actions based on the fault. The system may automatically provide a notification describing the fault to a user.

Abstract: A system may include a stacking device having a base portion and one or more walls, the base portion having a first axle receiver that holds a first axle at a first defined position, the one or more walls extending from the base portion, the stacking device receiving one or more flywheel plates onto the first axle. A system may include a clamping device adapted to couple with the stacking device using one or more alignment mechanisms, the clamping device including a second axle receiver that holds a second axle at a second defined position, the first defined position and the second defined position being in line when the clamping device is coupled with the stacking device.

Abstract: A flywheel system may include one or more massive plates. A system may include two or more clamping plates including a bottom clamping plate and a top clamping plate, the one or more massive plates being located between the two or more clamping plates. A system may include two or more axles including a top axle and a bottom axle, the bottom axle being physically disconnected from the top axle. A system may include a plurality of fasteners coupling the top clamping plate with the bottom clamping plate, the plurality of fasteners applying a clamping force on the one or more massive plates using at least one of the two or more clamping plates and the two or more axles.

Abstract: A system may include a battery storing energy mechanically or chemically. A system may include an inverter coupled with the battery and converting direct current from the battery to alternating current for use by one or more loads. A system may include a control system coupled with one or more power sources, the energy storage unit, and the one or more loads, the control system including: one or more electrical circuits electrically coupling one or more electrical switches that route current between the one or more power sources and the one or more loads, the one or more power sources including the inverter; and a controller communicatively coupled with the inverter and the one or more electrical switches.

Abstract: An example system may include an energy storage unit and various processors configured to communicate with components of the energy storage unit to track, classify, and route event data as well as automatically perform actions and notify stakeholders of the event data. The example system may receive event data describing one or more events associated with an energy storage unit and the system may determine that the one or more events include a fault. The system may determine whether the fault is automatically addressable and, responsive to determining that the fault is automatically addressable, automatically execute one or more actions based on the fault. The system may automatically provide a notification describing the fault to a user.

Abstract: A system may include an enclosure base having a bottom surface and one or more side walls coupled with the bottom surface. A system may include an enclosure lid having a top surface, the enclosure lid coupling with the one or more side walls of the enclosure base to create an enclosed space, the enclosed space containing a massive flywheel, the massive flywheel having one or more axles. A system may include one or more bearings coupling the one or more axles to the enclosure base and the enclosure lid, the one or more bearings holding the one or more axles at an axis of rotation. Aspects of the invention include components coupled with the system, such as a vacuum assembly, adjustment and locking mechanisms, and other components.

Abstract: A system may include a massive flywheel including a rotatable mass component and one or more axles coupled with the rotatable mass component, the one or more axles extending from a top of the rotatable mass component and from a bottom of the rotatable mass component. A system may include a bottom bearing assembly coupled with the one or more axles at the bottom of the rotatable mass component. A system may include a top bearing assembly coupled with the one or more axles at the top of the rotatable mass component. A system may include a support structure coupled with the top bearing assembly and the bottom bearing assembly. A system may include a motor coupled with the one or more axles at the top bearing assembly.

Abstract: A system may include a massive flywheel including a rotatable mass component and one or more axles coupled with the rotatable mass component. A system may include a magnetic lift component having one or more magnets positioned around a center perforation, the one or more axles passing through the center perforation in the magnetic lift component, the one or more magnets pulling the massive flywheel toward the magnetic lift component. A system may include a support structure coupled with the magnetic lift component, the support structure holding the magnetic lift component at a stationary location relative to the support structure. A system may include one or more bearings coupled with the support structure and the one or more axles to maintain the one or more axles at an axis of rotation.

Abstract: A flywheel system may include one or more massive plates. A system may include two or more clamping plates including a bottom clamping plate and a top clamping plate, the one or more massive plates being located between the two or more clamping plates. A system may include two or more axles including a top axle and a bottom axle, the bottom axle being physically disconnected from the top axle. A system may include a plurality of fasteners coupling the top clamping plate with the bottom clamping plate, the plurality of fasteners applying a clamping force on the one or more massive plates using at least one of the two or more clamping plates and the two or more axles.

Abstract: A system may include a stacking device having a base portion and one or more walls, the base portion having a first axle receiver that holds a first axle at a first defined position, the one or more walls extending from the base portion, the stacking device receiving one or more flywheel plates onto the first axle. A system may include a clamping device adapted to couple with the stacking device using one or more alignment mechanisms, the clamping device including a second axle receiver that holds a second axle at a second defined position, the first defined position and the second defined position being in line when the clamping device is coupled with the stacking device.

Abstract: An example system may include an energy storage unit and various processors configured to communicate with components of the energy storage unit to track, classify, and route event data as well as automatically perform actions and notify stakeholders of the event data. The example system may receive event data describing one or more events associated with an energy storage unit and the system may determine that the one or more events include a fault. The system may determine whether the fault is automatically addressable and, responsive to determining that the fault is automatically addressable, automatically execute one or more actions based on the fault. The system may automatically provide a notification describing the fault to a user.

Abstract: An example system may include an energy storage unit and various processors configured to communicate with components of the energy storage unit. The example system may determine a consumption model that predicts a future consumption for a node based on local power consumption for the node. The system may receive weather forecast data for the node and determine a power production model for the node that predicts a future power production using the weather forecast data. The system may compute a predicted power differential using the consumption model, the production model, and a current context of the node. The system may perform automated operations using the predicted power differential, such as charging or discharging an energy storage unit or controlling one or more power loads.

Abstract: A system may include a flywheel including one or more plates and coupled at a central axis of rotation to a flywheel bearing, the flywheel being adapted to rotate about the central axis. A system may include a flywheel housing providing vertical support to the flywheel bearing. A system may include the flywheel bearing coupling the flywheel to the flywheel housing. A system may include a motor assembly including a motor adapted to convert an input electrical current to rotational momentum by spinning up the flywheel, the motor further being adapted to convert the rotational momentum of the flywheel into an output electrical current. A system may include a flywheel coupling adapted to couple the motor assembly with the flywheel and impart rotational force between the motor and the flywheel.

Abstract: A system may include a flywheel including one or more plates and coupled at a central axis of rotation to a flywheel bearing, the flywheel being adapted to rotate about the central axis. A system may include a flywheel housing providing vertical support to the flywheel bearing. A system may include the flywheel bearing coupling the flywheel to the flywheel housing. A system may include a motor assembly including a motor adapted to convert an input electrical current to rotational momentum by spinning up the flywheel, the motor further being adapted to convert the rotational momentum of the flywheel into an output electrical current. A system may include a flywheel coupling adapted to couple the motor assembly with the flywheel and impart rotational force between the motor and the flywheel.

Abstract: A system may include a flywheel including one or more plates and coupled at a central axis of rotation to a flywheel bearing, the flywheel being adapted to rotate about the central axis. A system may include a flywheel housing providing vertical support to the flywheel bearing. A system may include the flywheel bearing coupling the flywheel to the flywheel housing. A system may include a motor assembly including a motor adapted to convert an input electrical current to rotational momentum by spinning up the flywheel, the motor further being adapted to convert the rotational momentum of the flywheel into an output electrical current. A system may include a flywheel coupling adapted to couple the motor assembly with the flywheel and impart rotational force between the motor and the flywheel.

Abstract: A system may include a first node having a first mechanical energy storage unit (MESU) located in a first geographical location, the first node being coupled for communication with an energy as a service (EaaS) platform. A system may include a second node having a second MESU located in a second geographical location that is distinct from the first geographical location, the second node being coupled for communication with the EaaS platform, wherein the first MESU of the first node and the second MESU of the second node are each configured to send a power banking status to the EaaS platform and to extract or bank power based on signals received from the EaaS platform.

Abstract: An interface is created to allow users to request custom awards. The interface can allow a company to seamlessly incorporate functionality into its website or other user interface that will allow a user to request a custom award once an accomplishment (or recognition moment) is reached. In this way, a company can provide users with the option of deciding whether to request an award.

Abstract: An individual can be recognized using recognition messages. Recognition messages can be sent and received using a mobile or other computing device. These recognition messages, which can be in the form of recognition certificates, can include skill icons which identify a characteristic for which the receiving individual is being recognized. The recognition messages may also include or be linked with gift cards to show appreciation to the receiving individual. The ability for employees to include gift cards or the value of included gift cards can be controlled based on a gift card budget and privileges specified by a company.

Abstract: A maneuverable ambulance chair is disclosed that allows an ambulance attendant to safely attend to a patient because the chair is both secured to the floor, wall, or other structure of an ambulance and selectively maneuverable, allowing access to the patient at any number of positions while allowing an ambulance attendant to remain secured in the chair. A track or channel allows an ambulance attendant to selectively position the chair at any position along the track. The rear portion of an ambulance is also configured to facilitate the convenient access of both medical supplies and the patient, without requiring the ambulance attendant to leave the chair or sacrifice protection of the ambulance attendant against crashes or sudden unwanted ambulance movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emergency vehicle cot that includes an incline support system and a movement system. The incline support system is a retractable system disposed on the bottom of the cot to support one end the cot on an inclined and/or irregular surface during transportation. For example, one embodiment of an incline support system includes two members that are configured to extend from the inclined end of the cot at a particular angle. The extended members support the cot a particular distance over the inclined surface thereby minimizing the need for an emergency worker to manually support the inclined end of the cot. The movement system is coupled to the incline support system and utilizes rotational movement to allow the supported inclined end of the cot to move over the inclined surface. For example, one embodiment of a movement system includes a rotatable track with a motor system and a brake system.