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US 2002/0108361 A1Published application
Energy storage cell
OwnerKenneth Lawrence Kihlmaninventor
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Bands of rubber are geared in series to form a cell. The number of band of rubber and the size of the bands (length and width) will vary depending on power and duration needed. A controllable speed governor controls the RPM output of the energy storage cell. The output of the cell can be geared to match the power needed. The cell uses a disc type brake that is normally on and needs mechanical or hydraulic pressure to release it. The cell is charged with a high speed, auto shut off, worm drive motor. This type of drive stops the motor assembly from being turned backwards from the winding motor output gear. This stops the energy cell from unwinding when the charging motor has stopped. In the absence of electrical power the cell can be manually charged with an operator-powered crank connected to a power transfer gearbox.
The energy storage cell can store a large amount of energy in a small area. This is done by using bands of rubber geared together in series. This enables you to put hundreds of feet of rubber in a very small area.
The energy storage cell can be built in many different power and size configurations. Such as the sizes of the bands of rubber, length, width and thickness. Also the number of power modules used.
The energy storage cell can power hundreds of different items with no direct pollution.
Power output (RPM) is controlled smoothly by a variable speed governor. This type of speed control waists very little energy.
This power cell can be charged quickly and automatically by a high-speed worm drive winding motor that shuts off when the cell is fully wound. The worm drive also stops the power cell from unwinding, when the winding motor is off.
In the absence of electrical power this power cell can be manually Charged with an operator-powered crank connected to transfer gearbox.
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