[0001] The hydro-gravitational generator with a rotating weighted cylinder and piston

Technical Field

[0002] The technical field of this invention relates to the generator with the potential for power generation without using any kind of fuel.

Background Art

[0003] In patent number CN111173694 filed in Chinese Patent Office, a circular plate with some weights with the potential to change the direction attached to it is presented, changing the direction of the weights cylinder and piston causes a weight difference between the two sides of the circular plate and creates a wheel torque that turns the shaft. But due to the insignificant weight difference between the weights cylinder and piston in two cases, the torque created is practically low.

[0004] In other similar designs, moving balls and water bottles are used to create weight difference, which has the same issue of low torque.

Technical Problem

[0005] In the current power generators, electricity generation requires the use of fossil fuels, which are often not cost-effective, and at the same time, they cause air pollution and climate change, and their utilization resulted in an environmental crisis for the entire planet. In certain cases, clean energy, including solar or wind power plants are utilized, each of which has specific limitations.

[0006] Solar power plants incur huge costs, and at the same time, generating electricity at night is infeasible and the electricity generation will be very trifle on cloudy days. On the other hand, this type of generator has economic feasibility in areas that are sunny for many days of the year and are mostly arid. In addition, wind power plants also have a huge cost and are economically feasible only in windy areas.

[0007] All of the above cases, because of the high cost of setting up or space limitations, require transmitting the generated electricity, and spending the huge cost of the generated electricity transmission lines, in turn, causes the loss of a part of the generated energy.

[0008] As for other generators with gravitation force which produce energy without using any kind of fuel, the issue is that most of them do not have high power to generate affordable electricity or they have conditions where energy production without the need for fuel is not very stable and sustainable.

Solution to Problem

[0009] The hydro-gravitational generator claimed in this invention has a mechanism in which the power of the cylinder movement and hence the rotation of the generator is completely supplied by earth gravity and does not need any other (fossil or renewable) fuels. This hydro-gravitational engine consists of the following parts:

[0010] 1- Oil cylinders

[0011] 2- Power transmission pistons (pressurize the oil)

[0012] 3- Gravitational weights to exert force on the pistons

[0013] 4- The main oil tank

[0014] 5- Hydraulic valves in the bottoms of the tank and cylinder outlet

[0015] 6- The main rotation axis for charging the system

[0016] 7- The main wheels for 180 degrees rotation to charge the cylinders

[0017] 8- The device's main chassis

[0018] 9- The Gear motor for 180 ° rotation to charge the system

[0019] 10- Oil transfer pipes

[0020] 11 - Turbine to convert oil pressure into rotary motion

[0021] 12- Rechargeable batteries

[0022] 13- Bearings of the main axis of rotation

[0023] 14- Electricity generator

[0024] 15-Adjustable oil pressure control valve [0025] The generator charging method is such a way that hydraulic oil is poured into the main oil tank. The cylinder with 180° rotation enters into the charging state. In this condition, the weights and piston are at the bottom and the cylinder at the top and the solenoid valve under the tank which is embedded in the cylinder is opened and the oil inside the cylinder is charged.

[0026] Subsequently, the cylinder rotates 180 °around the axis of the horizontal shaft, and the piston and weights are mounted on top of the cylinder. In this case, the solenoid valve at the bottom of the cylinder is opened so that the hydraulic oil under the pressure of the piston flows to the turbine through the pipe and oil transfer hose, and under the pressure of this hydraulic oil force the turbine starts rotating.

[0027] The turbine torque is transferred to the generator and electric current is generated by the rotation of the generator. To increase the intensity and duration of the generator rotation and generate more electricity, a larger number of cylinders and pistons can be used given the mentioned conditions. The pressure of the exerted force and the power of the system to generate high power electricity exerts a force on the cross-section and the number of cylinders and pistons, as well as the weight of the piston weights.

[0028] When the piston goes down inside the cylinder, the device rotates 180 ° with small electric motors under the gear so that the weights are placed at the bottom and the cylinders at the top. The electric motors that rotate the wheel supply their power from rechargeable batteries that are charged with a part of the generated electricity in the state of electricity generation.

[0029] All the cylinders are connected to the main shaft, and the main shaft, with the ability to rotate180 °, plays the main role in rotating the cylinders. This shaft has bearings at both ends for smooth rotation. Between the weights of the weights and the weight of the oil inside the cylinder along with the weights of the cylinder itself, a weight balance is established so that minimum electrical energy is consumed during the 180 “rotation.

[0030] The function of this system involves two charging and active phases. There is a piston inside the cylinder, which in the first phase, the weights on the piston causes it to go down. The oil inside the cylinder flows inside the hoses under the pressure caused by the weight of the weights on the piston and causes the turbine to rotate. This is the active phase in which electricity is generated.

[0031] In the charging phase, the cylinder and the weights rotate 180° so that the weights e is placed at the bottom and the cylinder at the top. The weight of the weights makes the weights and the cylinder move down and the oil is charged inside the cylinder and is ready for the next cycle.

Advantageous Effects of Invention

[0032] The major difference between this type of electricity generator and other generators is that in this system, the fuel required to generate electricity is supplied only by the earth's gravity and does not require any fuel or external energy. This system works at any hour of the day and night and any geographical location.

[0033] 1 . No time limit in the day and night to power generation (such as solar power plants)

[0034] 2. No restrictions on weather conditions (such as wind turbines)

[0035] 3. No geographic location restrictions (such as the inefficiency of solar and wind power plants in some areas)

[0036] 4. Low construction and maintenance cost

[0037] 5. No environmental pollution

Brief Description of Drawings

[0038] Fig 1 -1 : In the state of electrical energy production

[0039] Fig 1 -2: In the state of electrical energy production (cut view)

[0040] Fig 1 -3: In the state of electrical energy production (diagram view)

[0041] Fig 2-1 : In charging state (cut view)

[0042] Fig 2-2: In charging state (diagram view)

Description of Embodiments

[0043] 1- Oil cylinders (101 ) [0044] Indeed, these cylinders are the main oil tank in which the oil is placed under the pressure of the weights. This cylinder works like the tank body of hydraulic jacks with the difference that it has an oil outlet and supplies the necessary force to provide the necessary pressure on the oil when it enters the hydraulic motor.

[0045] These cylinders are made of Mannesmann pipe so that they have the necessary strength to withstand the oil pressure and have a large thickness so that they can be machined and flatten out as their inner surface must be smooth and polished to allow complete sealing of pistons so that oil under pressure does not leak to the top of the piston.

[0046] This part is represented by (101 ) in figure.

[0047] 2- Oil Compress pistons (pressurize the oil) (102)

[0048] These parts are responsible to transfer the weight of their upper weights to the oil surface in the form of compressive force and like a piston inside the cylinder, the oil level goes up and down. They act like pistons of hydraulic jacks.

[0049] These parts are made of steel to be able to bear the force caused by the pressure.

[0050] In the figures, this part is represented by the mark (102).

[0051] 3- Gravitational weights for exerting force on the pistons (103)

[0052] These weights can consist of different materials including iron, concrete, etc. Their type mostly depends on the amount of weight required to provide the required compressive force. This compressive force caused by the weight of the weights has a major impact on determining the force required to circulate different types of generators with different powers.

[0053] Their volume and shape varies based on the density of the materials they are made of.

[0054] In the figures, this part is represented by (103).

[0055] 4- Main oil tank (104)

[0056] This tank has a large volume and may be made as single-piece or multipieces, and its task is to collect the oil from the turbine. The location of this tank is important and it is placed in the upper part of the assembly so that when charging the device (pouring oil into the cylinders to prepare for a restart), the oil is easily poured into the cylinders by the force of gravity and there is no need to consume additional energy to transfer again oil into the cylinders. The oil entering this tank is supplied from the hydraulic motor. It should be noted that the turbine and generator are installed above this tank so that the output power of the hydraulic motor, which has lost its pressure, can easily flow into the tank due to gravity.

[0057] In the figures, this part is represented by (104).

[0058] 5- Hydraulic valves in bottoms of the tank and cylinder outlet (105)

[0059] These valves, controlled by the PLC system, are one-way hydraulic valves that have bobbins to open or close automatically when commanded by the PLC. The location of these valves are positioned in the following two positions

[0060] - At bottom of the tank: when the cylinders need to be charged, these valves are opened and hydraulic oil flows from the main tank into the cylinders, and they are closed at other times.

[0061] - At bottom of cylinders: when the system is ready for the charging stage, the cylinders are reversed by turning 180 °. In this situation, these valves are placed at the top and are opened at the same time as the valves under the main tank so that the oil from the main tank flows into the cylinders at other times these valves remain closed like the valves located at bottom of the main tank.

[0062] In the figures, this part is represented by (105).

[0063] 6- The main rotation axis for charging the system

[0064] This axis is the main shaft of 180° rotation to charge the device. Cylinders and weights are placed symmetrically on both sides of this shaft and when rotating 180 °, the weights and cylinders rotate around the center of this shaft, its material is made of steel, and it can be made in the form of a solid or tube shaft according to the static and dynamic calculations. Bearings are placed at both ends of this shaft to provide smooth and low-pressure rotation.

[0065] Depending on the time of rotation to the charge state and reverse the weight symmetry of the weights and the cylinder on both sides of this shaft is different, as the position of the weights in the two states is different compared to the point of the effect of its weight force in these two states. Also, the weight of the cylinders will be different in two different states, because in the state of rotation for charging, the cylinders are empty of oil and their weight is less, but in the state of reverse rotation, the cylinders are filled with oil and their weight increases.

[0066] In the figures, this part is represented by (106).

[0067] 7- The main wheels for 180° rotation to charge the cylinders (107)

[0068] These wheels, which are shown in the figures as wheels with a large diameter, serve as the main wheels of 180° rotation. These wheels are placed at a specific distance on both sides depending on the weight calculations of the whole assembly. The diameter of these wheels is considered large so that less power is needed to provide the necessary force for 180° rotation. The gear motor that drives these wheels is placed under it. These gear motors are electric and rotate this wheel when it rotates 180° (like the Ferris wheel system in the amusement park). As the power required to supply the electricity for these electromotor gearboxes is supplied from rechargeable batteries, this amount of power consumption must be at the minimum required power, and two factors play an important role in following:

[0069] - Weight symmetry between weights and oil cylinders

[0070] - The diameter of the main wheel for 180 ° rotation

[0071] These two factors reduce the rated power of these gear motors.

[0072] In the figures, this part is represented by (107).

[0073] 8- The device main chassis (108)

[0074] As with any other device, the main function of this chassis is to keep all parts together to provide the necessary space for the function of each part.

[0075] The distance of the chassis and its dimensions depend on the capacity of the generated power of the device.

[0076] In the figures, this piece is represented by (108).

[0077] 9- The gear motor for 180 ° rotation to charge the system [0078] As mentioned in the 180 ° rotation main wheel section, these gear motors are embedded on both sides of the assembly under the 180 ° rotation main wheels, and their task is to provide the necessary power for the 180 ° rotation of the machine assembly (during the charging stage of the cylinders). The function of these engines is like the driving engines of the Ferris wheel in the amusement park.

[0079] The power of these gear motors is based on the dimensions and capacity of the device and in general, the better option for them is to use a helical gear motor. This is important to improve the performance of the device.

[0080] In the figures, this part is represented by the sign (109).

[0081] 10- Oil transfer pipes (110)

[0082] This pipe is responsible for transferring high-pressure oil from the outlet of single cylinders to the turbine and subsequently transferring oil from the outlet of the turbine to the main tank. The material of these pipes can be Manisman's tube or high-pressure hydraulic hoses. Of course, it is necessary to make sure that at least part of this pipe is made of flexible rubber hose so that the system assembly does not have issues during 180 ° rotation.

[0083] In the figures, this part is represented by (110).

[0084] 11 - Turbine to convert oil pressure into rotary motion (111)

[0085] This turbine acts as the hydraulic motor that converts the high-pressure flow of hydraulic oil into rotational torque. The turbine has the same function as this device. The capacity and power of this motor depend on the power of the generator and the flow rate of hydraulic oil in the pipes. The rotating shaft of this turbine is coupled to the generator shaft to rotate the generator rotor and provide the main purpose of generating electricity (of course, the coupling here is not necessarily a direct coupling, and the connection between the hydraulic motor and the generator can be of different types, such as belt or chain, etc.)

[0086] This case is not shown in the isometric maps, but it is clear in the diagram map of the device set and it is represented by the English letter (111 ).

[0087] 12- Rechargeable batteries [0088] These batteries are rechargeable and are charged by the device during the electricity generation stage

[0089] Such batteries are responsible for supplying the required electricity during the operation of charging the cylinders. At this stage, electricity is needed for two reasons

[0090] - Electricity required for the operation of the PLC in the charging stage of the cylinders

[0091] - Electricity required to provide the necessary power for the electric motor gearboxes that drive the main wheel of 180 “rotation, which are located below it.

[0092] Of course, it is worthy to note that if the device is made in 2 lines or more, these batteries will not be needed because, in the 2-line system, two sets of devices work simultaneously, but the charging time of the cylinders of these two lines is different from each other so that when the first line enters the stage of charging the cylinders, the second one will be in the stage of supplying the necessary energy for the rotation of the generator, and the electricity required for the charging stage of the first line is also supplied from the electricity generated by the second one.

[0093] This item is not shown in the figures as it is not essential.

[0094] 13- Bearings of the main axis of rotation (112)

[0095] These bearings are placed at the two ends of the main shaft of 180° rotation so that the shaft can rotate smoothly and the friction force for the rotation of the shaft is reduced.

[0096] The type and specifications of these bearings can vary based on the capacity of the machine and the diameter of the main shaft.

[0097] In the figures, this part is represented by (112).

[0098] 14- Electricity generator

[0099] The specifications of the electricity generator can be changed based on the desired capacity and the amount of electricity required by the users (city or factory or village, etc.). This device can be used to supply consumption centers such as a residential tower a factory a village or a city can be designed and built, and according to this, the characteristics of its generator can also be varied.

[0100] In the figures, this part is represented by (113).

[0101] 15-Adjustable oil pressure control valve

[0102] This valve is placed in the hydraulic oil pipe before the hydraulic motor to adjust the flow rate and input pressure to the hydraulic motor and by controlling these factors (flow rate and oil pressure), the speed of the hydraulic motor and its power can be adjusted according to the needs of the purchased generator.

Examples

[0103] Given the fact that the main output of this invention is high-power turbine rotation, the gravitational force is produced for any purpose, including the rotation of the generator or hydraulic motor. As a result, this invention can even be used to propel large ships.

[0104] Since the cost of setting up and maintaining this invention is low, it can be used in remote areas. It can also be utilized to rotate fluid pumps.

Industrial Applicability

[0105] Because the main output of this invention is high-power turbine rotation, the gravitational force is produced for any purpose, such as the rotation of the generator or hydraulic motor. As a result, this invention can even be utilized to propel large ships.