18556358. DUAL-ROTOR MICROFLUIDIC ENERGY CAPTURING AND POWER GENERATING DEVICE BASED ON PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECT simplified abstract (ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY)
Contents
- 1 DUAL-ROTOR MICROFLUIDIC ENERGY CAPTURING AND POWER GENERATING DEVICE BASED ON PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DUAL-ROTOR MICROFLUIDIC ENERGY CAPTURING AND POWER GENERATING DEVICE BASED ON PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
DUAL-ROTOR MICROFLUIDIC ENERGY CAPTURING AND POWER GENERATING DEVICE BASED ON PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
DUAL-ROTOR MICROFLUIDIC ENERGY CAPTURING AND POWER GENERATING DEVICE BASED ON PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18556358 titled 'DUAL-ROTOR MICROFLUIDIC ENERGY CAPTURING AND POWER GENERATING DEVICE BASED ON PIEZOELECTRIC EFFECT
Simplified Explanation
The present invention is a dual-rotor microfluidic energy capturing and power generating device based on a piezoelectric effect. An inner ring of blades and an outer ring of blades rotate relatively to drive magnetic piezoelectric components and steel magnets to generate mechanical energy, which is then converted into electric energy.
- Inner and outer rings of blades are coaxially and movably sleeved, rotating relatively.
- Magnetic piezoelectric components and steel magnets are provided in an annular gap between the inner and outer rings of blades.
- Magnetic piezoelectric components are connected to the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring of blades and are magnetically repulsive to the steel magnets.
- The magnetic piezoelectric components oscillate to generate mechanical energy when the rings of blades rotate relatively.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in microfluidic devices, energy harvesting systems, and power generation applications.
Problems Solved
This innovation helps in capturing energy from microfluidic systems efficiently and converting it into electric power.
Benefits
The device provides a compact and effective way to generate electricity from mechanical energy in microfluidic environments.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be utilized in wearable devices, IoT sensors, and other small-scale electronic devices for self-powering capabilities.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to microfluidic energy harvesting devices or piezoelectric power generation systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional energy harvesting methods?
This technology offers a more compact and efficient way to capture and convert energy compared to traditional methods like solar panels or wind turbines.
What are the scalability limitations of this technology?
The scalability of this technology may be limited by the size and efficiency of the microfluidic system it is integrated with.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed in the present invention is a dual-rotor microfluidic energy capturing and power generating device based on a piezoelectric effect. An inner ring of blades and an outer ring of blades are coaxially and movably sleeved, and rotate relatively. Sheet-like magnetic piezoelectric components and steel magnets are provided in an annular gap between the inner ring of blades and the outer ring of blades. Magnetic piezoelectric components are connected to an inner peripheral surface of the outer ring of blades, the magnetic piezoelectric components are magnetically repulsive to the steel magnets, and the outer sides of the magnetic piezoelectric components are axially arranged. The inner ring of blades and the outer ring of blades rotate relatively to drive the magnetic piezoelectric components and the steel magnets to rotate relatively, and further drive the magnetic piezoelectric components to oscillate to generate mechanical energy which is then converted into electric energy.
