Nanoscale piezoelectric generation systems
AssigneeLockheed Martin Corporation
InventorFrederick J. Herman
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Abstract
A system and method for supplying electricity for use with a host device. The system includes a structure and an interface. The structure includes an array of single-walled carbon nanotubes arranged with respect to a matrix. In operation, the system receives a force stimulus for facilitating piezoelectric generation of electricity. In particular, the array receives the force and piezoelectrically generates electricity therefrom. The array is electrically coupled with the interface. The interface allows the structure to supply electricity to electrical devices that are coupled to the interface.
Claims23
A system for generating electricity for use with a host device, the system receiving a force stimulus for facilitating generation of electricity, the system comprising:
- a structure including a matrix and an array of single walled carbon nanotubes arranged with the matrix;
- the array receiving the force and piezoelectrically generating electricity therefrom;
- and
- an interface electrically coupled with the array
A system for generating electricity, the system receiving a force stimulus for facilitating generation of electricity, the system comprising:
- a structure including a matrix and an array of carbon nanotubes arranged with the matrix;
- the array receiving the force and piezoelectrically generating electricity therefrom;
- and
- an interface electrically coupled with the array.
A system for recharging a battery, the system receiving a force stimulus for facilitating generation of electricity, the system comprising:
- a structure including a matrix and an array of single walled carbon nanotubes arranged with the matrix;
- the array receiving the force and piezoelectrically generating electricity therefrom;
- and
- an interface electrically coupled with the array and with the battery;
- the battery receiving electricity from the array through the interface.
A method for supplying electricity for use with a host device, the method comprising the steps of:
- applying a force to a structure;
- the structure including a matrix and an array of single walled carbon nanotubes arranged with the matrix;
- generating electricity via the array based on the application of the force to the structure;
- receiving the electricity from the array via an interface electrically coupled to the array;
- and
- transferring electricity from the interface to the host device;
- the host device coupled to the interface.
The method further including the step of:
- transferring electricity from the interface to a storage unit;
- the storage unit electrically coupled to the host device.
A method for storing electricity generated by applying a force to a structure, the structure including a matrix and an array of single walled carbon nanotubes arranged with the matrix so that electricity is generated from the array based on the application of the force to the structure, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving the electricity from the array via an interface electrically coupled to the array;
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- transferring electricity from the interface to a storage unit;
- the storage unit electrically coupled to the interface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.