PEDAL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

摘要

A generator assembly for converting human generated mechanical energy into electrical power for charging at least one rechargeable device is provided herein. The generator assembly generally includes a housing, a primary gear supported within the housing, an input mechanism mounted to the primary gear for receiving the human generated mechanical energy, an alternator for converting the mechanical energy converting the mechanical energy into electrical power, and a charging mechanism mounted to the housing with the charging mechanism directly connected to the alternator, where the charging mechanism has at least one rechargeable interface for transferring the electrical power to the rechargeable device. A method of charging at least one rechargeable device with a generator assembly and a method of authorizing use of a generator assembly are also provided.

主权项

1. A generator assembly for converting human generated mechanical energy into electrical power for charging at least one rechargeable device, said assembly comprising:
a housing defining a base and side walls; a primary gear supported within said housing; an input mechanism mounted to said primary gear for receiving the human generated mechanical energy; an alternator mounted to said housing with said alternator having an output gear directly engaged with said primary gear to define a direct drive between said input mechanism and said alternator for directly transferring the human generated mechanical energy to said alternator with said alternator converting the mechanical energy into electrical power; and a charging mechanism mounted to said housing with said charging mechanism electrically connected to said alternator and having at least one rechargeable interface for transferring the electrical power from said alternator to said rechargeable device.