Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus for kinetic energy harvesting are disclosed. An example electronic device includes a processor and a battery. The electronic device also includes first and second magnet housings. Each of the first and second magnet housing contains a central magnet and a ferrous shield connected to the respective magnet housings. One of the ferrous shields is located on a first side of the first magnet housing that is opposite of a second side facing the second magnet housing. The other of the ferrous shields is located on a first side of the second magnet housing that is opposite of a second side facing the first magnet housing. The first magnet housing and the second magnet housing are configured to generate a current to charge the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
• H02K 35/02 - Generators with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating coil system, magnet, armature or other part of the magnetic circuit with moving magnets and stationary coil systems
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power

Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus for kinetic energy harvesting are disclosed. An example kinetic energy harvesting apparatus includes a tubular-shaped magnet housing and an end-cap magnet configured to connect to an end of the magnet housing. The apparatus also includes a wire coil configured to be connected to the magnet housing. The apparatus further includes a central magnet configured to be located within the magnet housing and suspended via the end-cap magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 35/02 - Generators with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating coil system, magnet, armature or other part of the magnetic circuit with moving magnets and stationary coil systems
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
• H02K 1/02 - Details of the magnetic circuit characterised by the magnetic material
• H02K 1/06 - Details of the magnetic circuit characterised by the shape, form or construction
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02K 5/04 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof
• H02K 33/18 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with coil systems moving upon intermittent or reversed energisation thereof by interaction with a fixed field system, e.g. permanent magnets
• H02K 33/02 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with armatures moved one way by energisation of a single coil system and returned by mechanical force, e.g. by springs

Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus for kinetic energy harvesting are disclosed. An example kinetic energy harvesting apparatus includes a tubular-shaped magnet housing, a first end-cap magnet configured to connect to a first end of the magnet housing and a second end-cap magnet configured to connect to a second end of the magnet housing. The apparatus also includes a first wire coil configured to be connected to the magnet housing between the first end and a center of the magnet housing and a second wire coil configured to be connected to the magnet housing between the second end and the center of the magnet housing. The apparatus further includes a central magnet configured to be located within the magnet housing between the first end and the second end such that the central magnet is suspended within the magnet housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 35/02 - Generators with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating coil system, magnet, armature or other part of the magnetic circuit with moving magnets and stationary coil systems

Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus for kinetic energy harvesting are disclosed. An example kinetic energy harvesting apparatus includes first and second magnet housings configured to each have a tubular shape. Each of the first and second magnet housing contains a central magnet and a ferrous shield connected to the respective magnet housings. One of the ferrous shields is located on a first side of the first magnet housing that is opposite of a second side facing the second magnet housing. The other of the ferrous shields is located on a first side of the second magnet housing that is opposite of a second side facing the first magnet housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 35/02 - Generators with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating coil system, magnet, armature or other part of the magnetic circuit with moving magnets and stationary coil systems
• H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power