Electrical generating device

摘要

An electrical generating device for creating supplemental electrical power includes a turbine attic ventilator that drives a generator. The generator is electrically connected to a rechargeable battery and a main power grid. The battery powers an optical smoke detector that activates an audible and/or visual alarm whenever particulate smoke is detected. Accordingly, as the ventilator is rotated by wind, the battery is recharged and the main power grid is supplemented.

主权项

1. In combination with a building having a roof with an attic below, a device for generating electricity comprising:
a turbine attic ventilator mounted on said roof, said ventilator formed of a bladed shroud with a drive shaft attached thereto, said shroud superimposed on a conduit that is mounted on a roof and which is in communication with said attic, said shroud freely rotatable by wind to remove hot air from said attic; an electrical generator received within said conduit and coupled with said drive shaft whereby rotation of said shroud and said shaft generates electricity; a source in communication with said generator for receiving electricity created thereby; a smart-charge controller; a rechargeable battery connected to said smart-charge controller; an optical smoke detector within said conduit and connected to said battery; an alarm in communication with said smoke detector for alerting a user of the presence of smoke; wherein said alarm is a visual alarm comprising a plurality of LED's positioned on an exterior surface of said conduit.