发明名称 |
System and method for generating electric power from a rotating tire's mechanical energy using piezoelectric fiber composites |
摘要 |
A system and corresponding method for generating electric power from a rotating tire's mechanical energy concerns a power generation device with a piezoelectric structure and a power conditioning module. The piezoelectric structure preferably comprises a plurality of piezoelectric fibers embedded in a generally unidirectional fashion within an epoxy matrix. Such piezoelectric structure additionally comprises interdigital electrode layers on opposing sides of the fiber/epoxy matrix configuration. The piezoelectric structure is preferably mounted within a tire structure such that electric charge is generated therein as the wheel assembly moves along a ground surface. Electrode layers within the piezoelectric structure are coupled to a power conditioning module that rectifies the resultant electric current from the piezoelectric structure and stores it in an energy storage device, preferably an electrolytic capacitor. A rechargeable battery may also be provided for storing additional charge generated within the piezoelectric structure. A regulated voltage source is provided from the energy stored in the power generation device and can be used to power various electronics systems integrated within a tire or wheel assembly. An example of an integrated tire electronics system for use with the disclosed power generation device corresponds to a tire monitoring system that wirelessly transmits such information as tire pressure, temperature and identification variables to a remote receiver location.
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申请公布号 |
US6807853(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2004.10.26 |
申请号 |
US20020143535 |
申请日期 |
2002.05.10 |
申请人 |
MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A. |
发明人 |
ADAMSON JOHN D.;O'BRIEN GEORGE P. |
分类号 |
B60C23/04;B60K25/08;B60K25/10;(IPC1-7):G01M17/02 |
主分类号 |
B60C23/04 |
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