FIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] The present invention, in general, relates to apparatuses for generating electricity in locomotives. Particular, the invention relates to an eco-friendly means to generate power by utilizing the motion of an engine pulled locomotive on a rail track. More particularly, the present invention relates to a chassis adapted to run on railway tracks, wherein said motion along the tracks is tapped to run a generator mounted on said chassis to generate power.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART

[0002] Various systems for generating power from motion of an object is known in the prior art. For example, CN102857071 A teaches a circular railway power generation device. US Pat No. 8872368 teaches a power generating system using wasting energy from moving objects.

[0003] US Pat No. 5828135 teaches a railroad car with axle-mounted electrical generator. But in said system, any technical glitch to the generator or associated circuit would need the railroad car to be taken out from the train for maintenance.

[0004] From the foregoing, it becomes apparent that there is a need for a system to generate power from the movement of locomotives using eco-friendly means. [0005] My invention proposes a system to to generate power by utilizing motion of an engine pulled locomotive on a rail track.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] It is therefore the primary objective of the present invention to propose a system to generate power from the motion of locomotives.

[0007] It is another object of the invention to propose a system for generating power through ecofriendly means.

[0008] It is yet another object of the invention to provide a power generating means that is cheap to manufacture and maintain.

[0009] Accordingly, my invention proposes a system to generate power by utilizing the motion of an engine pulled locomotive on a rail track, said system comprising of:

• a chassis mounted on wheels that are adapted to run on rail tracks;

• specially designed wheels adapted to run on tracks, wherein said wheels features a circular groove to receive a belt;

• secondary wheels mounted on a shaft adapted to rotate freely, wherein said wheels are coupled to the specially designed wheels through the belt; ·:

• alternator coupled to the axis of secondary wheels through a bevel gear assembly; and

• battery bank adapted to store power generated. [0010] The other objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the ensuing detailed description of the invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING FIGURES

[0011] FIG.1 illustrates the system as per the preferred embodiment.

[0012] FIG.2 depicts the constructional details of the system.

[0013] FIG.3 shows the power lines.

[0014] FIG.4 illustrates the specially designed wheels mounted at the underside of the chassis.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTIO

[0015] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be urjfcierstood that however the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. The following description and drawings are not to be construed as limiting the invention and numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention, as the basis for the claims and as a basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to make and/or use the invention. However in certain instances, well- known or conventional details are not described in order not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention in detail.

[0016] Referring to FIG.1 , the preferred embodiment of the present invention details a rectangular chassis mounted on wheels that are adapted to run on rail tracks. Mounted on said chassis is an alternator of required specification. Said chassis further features specially designed wheels (6) wherein said wheels are connected to secondary wheels (8) configured to rotate freely by means of a belt (7), as shown in FIG.2. The specially designed wheels, as shown in FIG.4, are also adapted to run on the rail tracks. Said wheels (6) feature a circular groove to receive the belt. The secondary wheels (8) are suitably mounted on a shaft, on the chassis, as shown in the figure. The rotational motion induced on said wheels turns its axis wherein said rotation is transmitted to the shaft of the alternator through a bevel gear mounted on the shaft. The shaft of the alternator features another bevel gear that is coupled with the first bevel gear to receive the motion.

[0017] As depicted in FIG.1 , the chassis is connected to the engine or one of the compartments of the train, wherein said compartment or bogie is pulled by the engine. When the train is in motion, the wheels rotate causing the alternator axis to turn and thereby generate electricity, which may be stored in a battery bank installed on the chassis or directly transmitted to the grid as shown in FIG.3. For the latter purpose, specially designed AC power lines are used. The system uses a metal contact roller connector to maintain constant contact with the power lines while in motion. The grooved wheel mounted at the tip of the connector ensures constant contact with the transmission line.

[0018] The generated power stored in the battery bank may be used to power the air-conditioning and lights in the train.

[0019] Although the present invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be noted that various changes and modifications are possible and are apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications are to be understood as included within the scope of the present invention unless tiney depart there from.