TWI760180B - power generation device - Google Patents

Abstract

A power generation device, comprising a guide unit for guiding water flow from a high point to a low point, an operation unit installed on the guide unit, a conveying unit fixed on the guide unit and connected to the operation unit, and a set The guard unit on the guide unit. The guide unit includes a plurality of water channel modules connected with each other and the height is gradually decreasing, and each water channel module has a plurality of channel plates connected with each other to form a guide channel with an upward end. The operation unit includes a plurality of actuating modules respectively disposed at the ends of the arc-shaped flow channels, each actuating module has an impeller, and a generator linked to the impeller. The conveying unit includes a plurality of power distribution towers respectively erected on the water channel modules. The protection unit includes a plurality of protection nets respectively shielded above the guide channels.

Description

power generation device

The present invention relates to a power generation device, in particular to a power generation device using hydraulic power.

Electric energy is not a natural resource that can be used directly. Usually, various resources must be converted into electric energy and stored for use after passing through a specific power generation device. Due to the vigorous development of today's power equipment, many tools (such as manned vehicles) that could not be effectively driven by electricity before have overcome the bottleneck and can be driven by electricity, which also makes the role of electricity more important. Accordingly, how to further optimize the stability, reliability, and safety of the existing power generation mechanism, taking into account environmental protection and cost, and even using other environmental conditions to cooperate in construction, has become the top priority of R&D personnel in related fields. Heavy.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a power generation device that properly utilizes environmental conditions.

Therefore, the power generation device of the present invention is suitable for being constructed between a high point position with a water source and a low point position whose level is lower than the high point position, and includes a suitable connection between the high point position and the low point position. A guide unit between the points, an operation unit installed on the guide unit, a conveying unit fixed on the guide unit and connected to the operation unit, and a protection unit arranged on the guide unit.

The guiding unit is used for guiding the water flow of the water source from the high point position to the low point position, and includes a plurality of water channel modules connected with each other and gradually decreasing in level. Each water channel module has a plurality of flow channel plates connected with each other to form a guiding flow channel together. Each guide channel has a connecting end located upstream and a curved end located downstream and raised upward.

The operation unit includes a plurality of actuating modules respectively disposed on the warped ends of the guide channels, each actuating module has an impeller suitable for receiving water flow energy and operating, and a generator linked to the impeller .

The conveying unit includes a plurality of distribution towers respectively erected on the water channel modules and electrically connected to the generators, and a substation electrically connected to the distribution towers.

The protection unit includes a plurality of protection nets respectively shielded above the guide channels.

The effect of the present invention is: using the environment with different heights such as mountainous areas, the actuating modules can be constructed between the high point position and the low point position, and the guide flow channels can be used to guide the water flow, and respectively The upward and downward water flow direction is formed on the warped ends, so that the action modules are pushed by gravity, and the high-to-low environment is properly used to generate electricity through the water flow. In addition, because the power distribution towers are constructed in cooperation with the guiding unit and the operating unit by directly utilizing the environmental conditions, unnecessary transmission distances can be avoided for local transformation and storage, thereby reducing the possible energy loss caused by transmission.

Referring to FIG. 1, it is an embodiment of the power generation device of the present invention, which is suitable for being constructed between a high point position H having a water source S and a low point position L whose horizontal height is lower than the high point position H. In this embodiment In the method, the water source S is used as a reservoir, and this embodiment is constructed in a mountainous area as an example to illustrate, but in actual implementation, as long as this embodiment is constructed in an environment with a height difference, and there is indeed a water supply capable of providing water flow. The water source S is sufficient, and is not limited to the construction situation described in this embodiment. This embodiment includes a guide unit 1 suitable for connecting between the high point position H and the low point position L, a running unit 2 installed on the guide unit 1, a guide unit 2 fixed on the guide unit 1 and The conveying unit 3 connected to the operation unit 2, a protection unit 4 arranged on the guiding unit 1, and a storage unit 5 suitable for being arranged downstream of the low point position L and suitable for collecting the remaining water .

1 and 2, the guide unit 1 is used to guide the water flow of the water source S from the high point position H to the low point position, and includes a plurality of water channel modules connected with each other and gradually decreasing in level. 11 , and a plurality of supporting columns 12 respectively supported under the water channel modules 11 . Each water channel module 11 has a plurality of flow channel plates 111 connected to each other to form a guide channel 100 . Each guide channel 100 has a connecting end 101 located upstream, and a curved end 102 located downstream and raised upward. When constructing the guide unit 1 according to the existing topography, in addition to the construction of the support columns 12, the modularization of the water channel modules 11 can be used to perform fixed construction operations to form a plurality of required These guide flow channels 100 can improve construction efficiency. In addition, according to the type requirements of each guide runner 100 and the construction base expected to be constructed, the parameters such as the number, material and curvature of the runner plates 111 can be adjusted freely, as long as a specific number of runner plates can be ensured. The flow channel plates 111 can be rapidly constructed in a modularized manner to form the planned shape of the guide flow channel 100 .

Referring to FIG. 3 and in conjunction with FIG. 1 , the operation unit 2 includes a plurality of actuating modules 21 respectively disposed on the warped ends 102 of the guide channels 100 , and each actuating module 21 has a device suitable for receiving water flow energy. The running impeller 211 , a generator 212 linked to the impeller 211 , and a generator 212 connected between the individual impeller 211 and the individual generator 212 are used to adjust the individual impeller 211 according to the rotational speed of the individual impeller 211 . A speed change mechanism 213 for the operating speed of the generator 212 .

Referring to FIG. 4 in conjunction with FIG. 1 , each impeller 211 has a rotating shaft 216 and a plurality of receiving members 217 connected to the rotating shaft 216 and spaced apart from each other around the rotating shaft 216 . Each receiving member 217 has a water receiving surface 218 facing the water flow direction and having a planar shape, and a back surface 219 opposite to the water receiving surface 218 and having a curved surface. The plane-shaped water receiving surface 218 is used to withstand the impact of the water flow, so that the water flow can trickle down and flow to the next water channel module 11 after impacting each receiving member 217 . The curved back curved surface 219 can guide the relative airflow and reduce the resistance that may be generated when contacting with the air when each receiving member 217 is in operation, thereby optimizing the impellers 211 (shown in FIG. 3 ) operating performance.

Referring back to FIG. 1 and in conjunction with FIG. 3 , the conveying unit 3 includes a plurality of power distribution towers 31 respectively erected on the water channel modules 11 and electrically connected to the generators 212 , and a power distribution tower electrically connected to the power distribution towers 31 Substation 32. The elevated distribution towers 31 can avoid accidental contact by people and animals around, and on the one hand, prevent accidental damage to the arranged lines, and also ensure the safety of surrounding people and animals. The electric energy generated by the operation of the generators 212 can be directly transmitted through the distribution towers 31 nearby and collected to the substation 32, and then transmitted to a specific power supply plant after increasing the voltage, so as to avoid unnecessary transmission over a long distance. power loss.

The protection unit 4 includes a plurality of protection nets 41 respectively shielded above the guide channels 100 , and a water filter 42 suitable for being disposed between the high point position H and the guide unit 1 . Each of the protective nets 41 is preferably designed in an inverted U-shape. Apart from increasing the height and reserving the configuration space for the individual actuating modules 21, it can avoid sundries such as leaves and branches in the environment that may affect the normal operation. It can also prevent birds and beasts from drinking and falling. In addition, the water filter 42 can be specifically a filter screen with a grid of an appropriate size, which can block foreign objects from the water source S in advance, so as to ensure the normal operation of this embodiment and the clean water.

Referring to FIG. 5 in conjunction with FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , the water flow introduced by the water source S will flow through the guide channels 100 formed by the water channel modules 11 segment by segment, thereby fully utilizing the water generated by the height difference segment by segment. potential energy. In the process of water flow in each guide channel 100, the water flow can be guided upward by the warped end 102, so that the water flow strikes the impellers 211 upward and downward, and the impellers 211 are impacted by the water flow. When rotating, the speed change mechanism 213 can be used to adjust the rotation speed suitable for the generators 212 to convert the impact force of the water flow into kinetic energy to drive the generators 212 to rotate, so as to achieve the purpose of generating electricity.

Specifically, the storage unit 5 can be a water treatment plant, and after the water flow is not enough to continue to drive the actuating modules 21, it can be properly collected in the relatively downstream. After converging and storing a certain amount of water in the storage unit 5, the treated water resources can be supplied to specific water needs after processing processes such as filtration, sedimentation, sterilization, electrolysis, etc., so as to make full use of the water resources.

To sum up, the embodiment of the power generation device of the present invention can indeed utilize the natural environment with height difference, construct the actuating modules 21 between the high point position H and the low point position L, and use the guide The drainage channel 100 is concave downward to guide the water flow in sections, forming upward and then falling water flow directions at the warped ends 102 respectively, thereby making full use of the gravitational potential energy to convert into kinetic energy to promote these actions Module 21 achieves the basic purpose of power generation, and can fully utilize the remaining water in the future, so it can indeed properly utilize water resources in accordance with the existing environmental conditions, while optimizing the stability, reliability, and safety of the power generation mechanism, and Environmental protection and low cost are considered together. Therefore, the object of the present invention can be achieved indeed.

However, the above are only examples of the present invention, and should not limit the scope of the present invention. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the application for patent of the present invention and the content of the patent specification are still within the scope of the present invention. within the scope of the invention patent.

1: Guide unit 100: Guide runner 101: Connection end 102: warped end 11: Waterway module 111: runner plate 12: Support column 2: Operation unit 21: Action Module 211: Impeller 212: Generator 213: Transmission mechanism 216: Spindle 217: Receiver 218: By the water 219: Back Surface 3: Conveying unit 31: Distribution tower 32: Substation 4: Protection unit 41: Protective net 42: water filter 5: Storage unit H: High point position L: low point position S: water source

Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a power generating device of the present invention; 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating one of the water channel modules of a guide unit of this embodiment; 3 is a perspective view illustrating an actuating module of an operating unit of the embodiment; 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an impeller of the actuating module; and FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a situation in which the guide unit guides the water flow to drive the operation unit.

1: Guide unit

100: Guide runner

101: Connection end

102: warped end

11: Waterway module

12: Support column

2: Operation unit

21: Action Module

3: Conveying unit

31: Distribution tower

32: Substation

4: Protection unit

41: Protective net

42: water filter

5: Storage unit

H: High point position

L: low point position

S: water source

Claims (5)

A power generating device is suitable for being constructed between a high point position with a water source and a low point position with a horizontal height lower than the high point position, and comprises: a guide unit suitable for connecting at the high point position and Between the low point positions, and used to guide the water flow of the water source from the high point position to the low point position, the guiding unit includes a plurality of water channel modules connected with each other and the horizontal height is gradually reduced, each water channel module The group has a plurality of flow channel plates that are connected to each other to form a guide flow channel, each guide flow channel has a connecting end located upstream, and a warped end located downstream and raised upward; an operation unit, installed The guiding unit includes a plurality of actuating modules respectively arranged on the warped ends of the guiding channels, each actuating module has an impeller suitable for receiving water flow energy and running, and an impeller linked to the An impeller generator, each of the impellers has a rotating shaft extending laterally, and a plurality of bearing members connected to the rotating shaft and spaced apart from each other around the rotating shaft, each of the bearing members has a plane facing the water flow direction. a water receiving surface, and a curved back surface opposite to the water receiving surface; a conveying unit, fixed on the guiding unit and connected to the running unit, and comprising a plurality of respectively erected on the water channel modules and respectively power distribution towers electrically connected to the generators, and a substation electrically connected to the power distribution towers; and a protection unit disposed on the guide unit and comprising a plurality of separate A protective net covering the top of these guide channels. The power generation device of claim 1, wherein the guide unit further comprises at least one support column supported under at least one of the water channel modules. The power generating device according to claim 1, wherein each actuating module of the operating unit further has a connection between the individual impeller and the individual generator, and is used to adjust the rotational speed of the individual impeller respectively A variable speed mechanism for the operating speed of the individual generators. The power generation device according to claim 1, wherein the protection unit further comprises a water filter adapted to be arranged between the high point position and the guide unit. The power generation device of claim 1, further comprising a storage unit adapted to be disposed downstream of the low point position and adapted to collect residual water.

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