Smart grid educational tool and system for using the same
OwnerArthur Francis Seymourinventor
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Abstract
A smart grid educational tool and system for using the same is provided. The smart grid relates generally to electro-mechanical systems with mechanical structures that produce electrical signals and switching systems similar to an actual smart power grid. This electrical system relates specifically to structures that easily and quickly demonstrate to students and utility workers the architecture and power sources used by the electric companies in the generation and distribution of electricity. The device utilizes an infrared beam of light sent through a spinning fan or other device, which breaks up the beam, to a receiving unit which produces an AC wave which is later converted to a single frequency sine wave and analyzed on a computer monitor.
Claims19
A miniature smart power grid for educational or training purposes comprising:
- a base portion having a top and a bottom;
- a plurality of power generation devices forming a power generation system wherein the plurality of power generation devices are connected to the top of the base portion and wherein the plurality of power generation devices generate electricity;
- a plurality of power distribution devices forming a power distribution system wherein the plurality of power distribution devices are connected to the top of the base portion;
- at least one power consumption device forming a power consumption system wherein the power consumption device is connected to the top of the base portion;
- a first electrical wire electrically connecting the power generation system to the power distribution system;
- a second electrical wire electrically connecting the power distribution system to the power consumption system;
- a DC motor driven by one or more DC sources wherein the DC motor is included in the power generation system wherein the DC motor is used to interrupt an optical infrared beam in an optical slotted switch and wherein the slotted switch generates an AC electric voltage which is filtered through an electronic filter to produce a single frequency sine wave and wherein the sine wave is passed through the first electrical wire to the power distribution system and wherein the AC electricity generated by the DC motor, slotted switch, and electronic filter of the power generation system is converted to a higher voltage and passed through to the power distribution system;
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- a computer monitor electrically connected to the smart power grid wherein the computer monitor displays the sine wave data.)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.