Power generation by continuous floatation
OwnerFernando Gracia Lopezinventor
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Abstract
Power generation systems may be achieved by a variety of system, processes, and techniques. In one implementation, a power generation system may include a tank adapted to hold a liquid and a drive section submersed in the tank. The drive section may include a continuous, collapsible pressure container and a rotatable assembly around which the pressure container is routed. The rotatable assembly may contain an axis mounted to the tank. The drive section may also include a series of panels guided around the rotatable assembly to encourage the pressure container to expand and collapse as it circulates around the rotatable assembly.
Claims16
A power generation system, the system comprising:
- a tank adapted to hold a liquid;
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- a drive section submersed in the tank, the drive section comprising:
- a continuous, collapsible pressure container;
- a rotatable assembly around which the pressure container is routed, the rotatable assembly comprising a drive shaft rotatably mounted to the tank;
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- a series of panels guided around the rotatable assembly to encourage the pressure container to expand and collapse as it circulates around the rotatable assembly.
A power generation system, the system comprising:
- an elongated tank adapted to hold a liquid;
- a first rotatable assembly comprising a drive shaft rotatably mounted horizontally in the tank;
- a second rotatable assembly comprising a drive shaft rotatably mounted horizontally in the tank, the second rotatable assembly spaced apart vertically from the first rotatable assembly;
- an elongated, inflatable/collapsible, continuous pressure container routed around the rotatable assemblies;
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- a series of panels mounted to the inside of an outer portion of the pressure container, the panels urging the expansion and collapse of the pressure container as it circulates around the rotatable assemblies.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.