CN109312725A - Modular Generator - Google Patents
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Abstract
Provide a kind of modular generator.In some embodiments, which can be used or in other ways using one or more harvest module to harvest low-grade thermal energy, advanced machine energy is converted by the low-grade thermal energy, wherein each harvest module is made of one or more Nitinol elements.Mechanical energy can be made to be detached from from generator by mechanical energy storage mechanism, energy delivery mechanisms and control mechanism.The mechanical energy of storage can be asynchronously utilized on demand or relative to generating for mechanical energy.
Description
Cross reference to related applications
The U.S. Patent application No.15/067 that the requirement of this PCT application was submitted on March 10th, 2016,051 priority,
The U.S. Patent application is the part continuation application on September 4th, the 2014 U.S. Patent application No.14/476,878 submitted.
Background technique
Conventional electric power generation may rely on or otherwise utilize marmem.Although utilizing marmem
The hot Carnot efficiency of heat engine can be more much lower than the calorie promise efficiency of traditional power plants, but this kind of heat engine can be relatively small
Within the temperature range of operate, thus generate advanced power using low grade heat.Therefore, to can traditionally be understood to waste heat
Effective dependence of heat can implement heat engine based on suitable marmem, regardless of material cost and poor efficiency.More specifically
Ground, Nitinol be known as marmem (Shape Memory Alloy, SMA) or thermoelastic material several alloys it
One, and be used in conventional heat engines.However, consumption electric power can be required using some conventional heat engines of Nitinol to generate
Energy.Other conventional heat engines use generated electric power when may be required in generation.There are also the biographies that other utilizes SMA
System heat engine can use multiple shape memory springs and convert mechanical energy for low grade heat.Further, other tradition heat
Machine utilizes the fact that effective phase transformation access is presented in Nitinol under single-axle tension, therefore includes remaining single with tension
Nitinol element.Regardless of the availability of this kind of conventional heat engines, still having in the heat engine field based on marmem much has
Place to be developed.
Detailed description of the invention
Attached drawing is the component part of the disclosure and is incorporated in the present specification.Attached drawing shows the exemplary embodiment party of the disclosure
Formula and each principle, features or aspect together with specification and claims at least partly to illustrate the disclosure.
The particular implementation of the disclosure is described more fully with below in reference to attached drawing, the drawings are not drawn to scale for these.However, this public affairs
The various aspects opened can be realized with many different forms and be not construed as being limited to realization side presented herein
Formula.Throughout, similar appended drawing reference indicates similar but not necessarily identical or identity element.
Fig. 1 shows the exemplary perspective view of the modular generator of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure.
Fig. 2 shows showing according to the modules being used in modular generator of one or more embodiments of the disclosure
The perspective view of example.
Fig. 3 shows the another of the module of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure being used in modular generator
One exemplary perspective view.
Fig. 4 shows another example of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure being used in modular generator
The perspective view of module.
Fig. 5 shows the multimode group of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure being used in modular generator
The example of part.
Fig. 6 shows the multimode of at least one or more embodiment according to the disclosure being used in modular generator
The example of block assembly.
Fig. 7 shows the multimode group of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure being used in modular generator
Another example of part.
Fig. 8 to Fig. 9 shows its being used in modular generator of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure
The perspective view of its exemplary module.
Figure 10 show according to one or more embodiments of the disclosure be used in modular generator another show
The perspective view of example module.
Figure 11 shows the example of the modular generator of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure.
Figure 12 shows the exemplary method for power generation of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure.
Specific embodiment
In at least some of aspect, the present disclosure recognize that the problem of power generation and based in shape memory alloy and other thermoelastics
Phase transformation in property material solves the problems, such as this.As mentioned, Nitinol is known as marmem (SMA) or thermoelastic material
One of several alloys.SMA due to there are a variety of solid state phases or the crystal structure with completely different property and operate.It is logical
Often, a kind of structure will be not broken with the tie that can be easy to rotation, and another structure will be adamantine.Both knots
The presence of structure allows to restore significantly to be plastically deformed only by the temperature for changing material.In other words, shape memory in heat engine
Alloy or thermoelastic material can convert rudimentary thermal energy to advanced mechanical energy.The disclosure, which provides, utilizes marmem
The modular generator of component or other thermoelastic material components, above-mentioned component can produce linear convergent rate, be used for thermodynamics work
The generation of work.The modular generator of the disclosure allows or otherwise convenient for generating element and energy transfer element and energy
The disconnection of storage element couples.In addition, modular generator may include control mechanism, which allows or with its other party
Formula is convenient for utilizing generated electric power on demand.
More specifically but non-exclusively, the disclosure provide for the device of the power generation based on modular generator, system and/
Or technology, the modular generator utilize shape memory alloy and/or other thermoelastic materials.As retouched in further detail below
State, at least some embodiments, the disclosure provide it is a kind of in response to shape memory alloy or thermoelastic material from the
The transformation of one tensional state to the second tensional state and from the material collect (or harvest) elasticity can module.It can be in hydraulic cylinder
Or it can possess and by elasticity can convert machinery at the another type of machinery of potential energy (for example, restorative potential energy, gravitional force etc.)
Energy.The mechanical energy possessed in pressurized fluid can be accumulated or be possessed in storage module in other ways, the storage module
Pressure reservoir container (including such as hydraulic accumulator, bladder).Although elaborating this public affairs referring to marmem
The many aspects for the modular generator opened, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, can be used or is utilized in other ways by thermoelastic
Property material formed component (for example, bar, line or along limit axis elongate another type of component).More specifically, available
Exemplary hot elastic material include: the bianry alloy that shape memory effect is presented, such as golden cadmium alloy, titanium-niobium alloy；It presents
The ternary alloy three-partalloy of shape memory effect, such as aluminum bronze zinc；Polymer (the commonly known as shape memory of shape memory effect is presented
Polymer (Shape Memory Polymer, SMP)), such as photic SMP, electroactive SMP (carbon nanotube, magnetic nanoparticle
Deng) etc..In addition, although depending on the harvest module of the disclosure and the specific combination of other modules for the sake of describing to understand,
But the present disclosure is not limited to described combinations, and can according to aspect described herein realize for example harvest module and
Other combinations of storage module.
Embodiment of the present disclosure can be on the conventional electric generators using shape memory alloy or other thermoelastic materials
Multiple improvement are provided.One example improvement is, the modular generator of the disclosure has bigger mechanical efficiency, this is because
Quantity by reducing part present in generator or other components reduces frictional dissipation and other losses.Another shows
It includes that energy harvesting mechanism couples with the disconnection of power generation mechanism that example property, which is improved,.It therefore, can be steadily at least some scenes
(such as with even continuous rate) rather than explosion type associated with shape memory effect generates electric power, the shape memory effect
Allow to convert heat into elastic energy.Therefore, electric power can controllably be utilized.Another improve include modular generator can
Scalability and simple customization are in the application of restriction.
Referring to attached drawing, Fig. 1 shows the exemplary of the modular generator 100 of at least some of embodiment according to the disclosure
Perspective view.Modular generator 100 may include harvest module 110, which includes having proximal end and opposite proximal end
Shape Memory Alloy member 120.As indicated, Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can edge according to aspect described herein
The longitudinal axis be it is elongated, which can limit the direction for linear displacement and power generation.Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can be
Crystalline and the longitudinal axis along crystallization direction<1,0,0>or any other crystal orientation of Shape Memory Alloy member 120 be orientated.
In some embodiments, Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can have cylindrical body symmetrically or about the other types of of the longitudinal axis
Symmetrically.For example, Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can with bar of diameter in the range of from about 1.0mm to about 8.0mm come
Embody, wherein the length of the bar in the range of from about 100.0mm to about 500.0mm (for example, 100.0mm,
175.0mm,200.0mm,300.0mm,400.0mm,500.0mm).The present disclosure is not limited to this kind of exemplary lengths and shapes
Memory Alloy member 120 can have shorter or longer length.
In certain aspects, according to the aspect of the disclosure, modular generator 100 can use or can be otherwise
Transformation dependent on from shape alloy component 120 to tensional state, to generate electricity.Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can have into
Point and corresponding concentration, this can produce to Shape Memory Alloy member 120 to corresponding tensional state at least one transformation.Extremely
A transformation (or, in some embodiments, each transformation at least one transformation) in a few transformation can correspond to
The thermodynamics phase between atomic structure is limited in the first specific atoms structure and second, each this kind of atomic structure, which has, to be stretched
State (in some instances, which may include basic relaxation state, such as zero strain state).Therefore, some
In example, which can cause Shape Memory Alloy member to be converted to the second tensional state from the first tensional state, lead to shape
Shape memory alloys component 120 is shunk.In certain aspects, shrink can correspond to Shape Memory Alloy member 120 along it
The restriction percentage of the length of the longitudinal axis.In terms of discomposition, in the scene that Shape Memory Alloy member 120 is crystalline,
It is this kind of shrink correspond to Shape Memory Alloy member 120 along crystallization direction (for example,<1,0,0>or in some other implementation
In mode, general direction<k, l, m>, wherein k, l, m can be Miller index) lattice parameter by limit percentage reduction.
Formation Shape Memory Alloy member 120 includes the alloy in Shape Memory Alloy member 120 in other ways
Ingredient and respective concentration can determine that Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can change locating transformation temperature between tensional state
Degree.Therefore, Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can be configured to be converted to tensional state under the transition temperature of restriction.Some
In embodiment, Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can be formed by Nitinol or may include Nitinol.Adjust Ni and Ti
Concentration can produce the transition temperature for example in the range from about -100 degrees Celsius to about 160 degree Celsius, wherein heat
The range of stagnant phenomenon is from 11 degrees Celsius to more than 100 degrees Celsius.Specifically, in some instances, adjustable this kind of concentration with
Generating range can transition temperature from about 5 degrees Celsius to about 30 degree Celsius.It therefore, can be with according to the aspect of the disclosure
By solving a variety of operating conditions and environment dependent on Ni-Ti alloy to generate electricity.For example, can be in Shape Memory Alloy member
Using the first Ni-Ti alloy to allow (wherein, temperature is lower than about -50 degrees Celsius) power generation during the winter in the South Pole in 120,
And can use the 2nd Ni-Ti alloy with allow in some deserts (wherein, under direct sunlight, temperature with 80 degrees Celsius
It is equally high) power generation.Less extreme implementation can use the model generated from about 5 degrees Celsius to about 30 degree Celsius
The concentration of the Ni and Ti of transition temperature in enclosing.In other embodiments, Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can be by ambrose alloy titanium
Alloy forms or may include ambrose alloy titanium alloy.For example, copper can replace nickel, and the concentration of copper can be at most about
20at%.This kind of ternary alloy three-partalloy can realize expected transition temperature, change the thermal property of material, and/or change the machine of material
Tool provides bigger flexibility ratio in nature.
In certain aspects, the transformation between the tensional state in order to utilize Shape Memory Alloy member 120, can be by shape
The first end (it can be referred to as distal end) of shape memory alloys component 120 is mechanically coupled to harvest module 110.In addition, harvest
Module 110 includes being mechanically coupled to (for example, weld, be bolted or adhere in other ways) to Shape Memory Alloy member
The mechanism of 120 second end (it can be referred to as proximal end).This kind of second end can be along the vertical of Shape Memory Alloy member 120
Axis is mobile.More specifically, as shown in Figure 1, harvest module 110 includes rigid support members, wherein first annular terminal 115a is rigid
It is attached to property one end of rigid support members, and the second ring terminal 115b is rigidly attached to Shape Memory Alloy member
120 second end.In some instances, rigid support members can be made by plastics or metal machining or in other ways
Make.In one example, first annular terminal 115a may include titanium alloy and can be with being laser-welded to marmem
The first end and rigid support members of component 120.In addition or in another example, the second ring terminal 115b may include that titanium closes
Gold and the second end for being laser-welded to Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can be used.For the sake of clarity, Fig. 2 shows harvest modules
110.Further, Fig. 3 shows can be assembled in modular generator 100 or other types of modularization according to the aspect of the disclosure
Exemplary harvest module 300 in generator.As indicated, exemplary harvest module 300 includes rigid support members 310, this is just
Property supporting member 310 can make by plastics or metal machining or in other ways.In addition, Shape Memory Alloy member
One end 315a (it can be referred to as distal end) of 320 (for example, Nitinol bar or another Ni-Ti rod of metal alloy) can rigidly adhere to
(for example, with laser welding) arrives rigid support members 310.The second end 315b of Shape Memory Alloy member 320 can be rigidly
Attachment (for example, with laser welding) is mechanically coupled to the mechanism in hydraulic cylinder 340 included in other ways.Second end 315b
With first end 315a relative to and can be moved along the longitudinal axis of Shape Memory Alloy member 320.
Fig. 1 is also referred to, in some embodiments, which can be included in hydraulic cylinder 130, and (it can be presented as list
Actuated hydraulic cylinder) in and may include piston (or in some embodiments, dish or plate；It is not shown), piston configuration
It is moved at tensional state is converted under the transition temperature of restriction in response to Shape Memory Alloy member 120.The movement of piston
It can reduce the volume of the Fluid Volume in hydraulic cylinder, to generate the pressurized fluid of the first amount in hydraulic cylinder 130.Modularization hair
Motor 100 may include container 170 (or another type of shell or the liquid storage that non-pressurized fluid can be supplied to hydraulic cylinder 130
Device).In order to achieve this goal, in an aspect, modular generator 100 may include connection (for example, mechanically and flow
Couple to body) arrive container 170 valve 140a.Valve 140a can be configured to by a certain amount of (metering or in other ways) not plus
Pressure fluid is discharged into hydraulic cylinder 130.
By pressurizeing in hydraulic cylinder 130 to a certain amount of fluid, the piston for the mechanism for including in hydraulic cylinder 130 can be incited somebody to action
Elasticity associated with deformation (such as the contraction) of Shape Memory Alloy member 120 can be transmitted to a certain amount of pressurized fluid.
Therefore, in an aspect, the fluid in hydraulic cylinder 130 is used as the heat that will be generated by Shape Memory Alloy member 120
Mechanics, which works, is transmitted to the medium of accumulator.In order to achieve this goal, modular generator 100 may include that pressure reservoir holds
Device 150, the pressure reservoir container 150 are configured to receive at least part in a certain amount of pressurized fluid.Pressure reservoir holds
Device 150 can be presented as such as hydraulic accumulator and can wrap under the operating pressure (for example, about 15,000psi) of restriction
Containing pressurized fluid.In addition, can to receive this by the inlet port (not shown) of this kind of container a certain amount of for pressure reservoir container 150
At least part in pressurized fluid.The inlet port can (such as pipeline, hose be other flexible or non-soft by conduit
Tough tube) it is mechanically coupled to and/or is fluidly coupled to valve 140b.As indicated, valve 140b can also mechanically and/or
It is fluidly coupled to the outlet (not shown) of hydraulic cylinder 130, valve 140b is configured to discharge a certain amount of pressurized fluid.
Modular generator 100 also may include valve 160, which can be discharged into pressurized fluid generator 180
(for example, the DC generator for being connected to hydraulic motor).Pressurized stream can be controllably discharged in response to for example meeting power consumption standard
Body.In some embodiments, control unit is (for example, programmable logic controller (PLC) or another type of calculating equipment；Do not show
It can control the release of pressurized fluid out).In order to achieve this goal, in some implementations, control unit may be implemented to determine
Meet the logic (for example, executing computer accessible instructions) of power consumption standard.In response, control unit can instruct or with it
Its mode causes valve 160 to be opened, to releasing pressurized fluid.In addition or in other embodiments, mechanism can be controlled passively
The opening (and closing) of valve processed, to discharge the pressurized fluid of the second amount.
Pressure reservoir container 150, valve 140b and/or valve 160 can be embodied or be may be constructed in modular generator 100
Energy-storage module.According to the aspect of the disclosure, pressurizeed by configuring (for example, assembling and/or manufacture) at accumulation and controllably release
The stabilization non-pulse stream of available power can be supplied to generator 180 by fluid, energy-storage module.
From description herein it is found that between the collection of energy of modular generator 100, energy transmission and energy storage
Separation and associated modularity become apparent.In certain aspects, it is this kind of separation allow generate electricity and power generation when without
The loss of the electric power of generation.Therefore, can change from the loop structure in Shape Memory Alloy member 120 (for example, martensite becomes
Change) collect elasticity can be stored, on demand be lost.
Although showing single Shape Memory Alloy member 120 in modular generator 100, the present disclosure is not limited to
This.It can be expansible under at least two modes according to the modular generator of the disclosure.In one example, it can incite somebody to action
Multiple Shape Memory Alloy members are assembled in harvest module.Specifically, Fig. 4 is shown with 5 Shape Memory Alloy members 420
Exemplary harvest module 400, this 5 Shape Memory Alloy members 420 are installed to or are otherwise integrated into rigid support
In component 410.Similar to other rigid support members according to the disclosure, rigid support members 410 can be by plastics or metal
Machining makes in other ways.It in other examples, can be by multiple harvest module assembleds in modular generator.
As shown in figure 5,3 harvest modules can be with assembled in series, these harvest modules have respective Shape Memory Alloy member 520a-
520c.As indicated, the other shapes Memory Alloy member of the disclosure is similar to, in Shape Memory Alloy member 520a-520c
Each have be rigidly attached to rigid support members (for example, rigid support members 510a, rigid support members 510b or
Rigid support members 510c) first end and be rigidly attached to be integrated in hydraulic cylinder (for example, hydraulic cylinder 530a, hydraulic cylinder
530b or hydraulic cylinder 530c) in mechanism second end.As mentioned by other harvest modules of the reference disclosure, this kind of second
End can be moved along the longitudinal axis of its corresponding Shape Memory Alloy member.
Fig. 6 to Fig. 7 is shown according to embodiment of the present disclosure can be used or in other ways in modular generator
The two harvest modules utilized.Although multimode block assembly 600 and multimode block assembly 700 include two harvest modules, this public affairs
Open without being limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the multimode block assembly with more than two harvest module can also be conceived to
And it is included in the modular generator according to the disclosure.The cloth as shown in fig. 6, two modules 610a and 610b can connect
It sets, each module is configured to receive non-pressurized fluid by conduit 640 and is configured to for pressurized fluid to be supplied to conduit 650.
More specifically, harvest module 610a may include Shape Memory Alloy member 612a, Shape Memory Alloy member 612a has
First end 616 (it can also be referred to as proximal end) and opposite end 614 (itself or be referred to as distal end), according to described herein
Aspect, Shape Memory Alloy member 612a is configured to be converted to tensional state under the transition temperature of restriction.Shape memory
The end 614 of alloy components 612a can rigidly adhere to (for example, welding, with laser welding, be bolted, punching press etc.) to receiving
Obtain the rigid support members 618a of module 610a.Harvesting module 610a also includes being mechanically coupled to Shape Memory Alloy member
The mechanism of the end 616 of 612a, the mechanism are configured to Shape Memory Alloy member 612a and are converted to tensional state and make
Piston (or in some embodiments, dish or plate) in hydraulic cylinder 620 is mobile.As described in this article, the movement of piston
A certain amount of pressurized fluid can be generated in hydraulic cylinder 620, wherein a certain amount of pressurization can be discharged by conduit 650
Fluid.
In addition, exemplary multi-mode block assembly 600 also includes harvest module 610b, which has shape memory
Alloy components 612b, Shape Memory Alloy member 612b have first end 624 (it can also be referred to as proximal end) and opposite end
622 (it can also be referred to as distal end), according to aspect described herein, Shape Memory Alloy member 612b is configured to
Tensional state is converted under the transition temperature of restriction.The end 622 of Shape Memory Alloy member 612b can rigidly adhere to (example
Such as, welding, with laser welding, be bolted, punching press etc.) to the rigid support members 618b of harvest module 610b.Harvest module
610b also includes the mechanism for being mechanically coupled to the end 624 of Shape Memory Alloy member 612b, which is configured to
Shape Memory Alloy member 612b is converted to tensional state and makes piston (or in some embodiments, the dish in hydraulic cylinder 630
Or plate) mobile.As described in this article, the movement of piston can generate a certain amount of pressurized fluid in hydraulic cylinder 630,
In, a certain amount of pressurized fluid can be discharged by conduit 650.Harvest the Shape Memory Alloy member 612b in module 610b
Transition temperature can with harvest module 610a in include another Shape Memory Alloy member 612a another transition temperature not
With or it is identical.
As shown in fig. 7, exemplary multi-mode block assembly may include two harvest modules 610a and 610b of parallel arrangement.Cause
This, in certain aspects, harvest module 610a can be configured to receive non-pressurized fluid by conduit 640.Harvest module 610b
Non- pressurized fluid can be received from the conduit of connection harvest module 610a and the harvest respective hydraulic cylinder of module 610b.Similarly,
Pressurized fluid can be supplied to the second hydraulic of harvest module 610b by the hydraulic cylinder 620 of module 610a by harvest module 610a
Cylinder 630.Pressurized fluid can also be supplied to pressure reservoir container (for example, hydraulic storage by conduit 650 by second hydraulic cylinder 630
Energy device).
Fig. 8 shows exemplary harvest module 800, the harvest module 800 can store it is elastic can and independent of hydraulic cylinder
Or pressure reservoir container.Exemplary harvest module 800 includes spring 850, which closes for storing in response to shape memory
The deformation of golden component 820 and it is producible elasticity can at least part.As indicated, exemplary harvest module 800 includes ratchet
Mechanism 840, the ratchet mechanism 840 are configured to elasticity can be transmitted to spring 850 from Shape Memory Alloy member 820.Shape note
Recalling alloy components 820, ratchet mechanism 840 and spring 850 can be assembled into single rigid support members 810.Although in order to
Simplified illustration and show spring 850, however, it is noted that the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and be contemplated that other elastic component (examples
Such as, flexible link).
In certain aspects, ratchet mechanism 840 can permit energy transmission and/or storage.Marmem 920 can be with
It is fixed to rigid support members 810 at one end.The free end of Nitinol element can be attached to ratchet mechanism 840, thus whenever
When Shape Memory Alloy member 820 recycles, ratchet mechanism 840 is mobile.The movement of ratchet mechanism 840 can be linear or rotation
's.As described in this article, ratchet mechanism 840 can be attached to spring 850, gradually be pressed with recycling in response to continuous transformation
Contracting spring.In some embodiments, ratchet mechanism 840 can be configured in response to Shape Memory Alloy member 820 from first
Tensional state is transformed into the second tensional state and promotes block.It can discharge in response to meeting quota of expenditure and be stored in spring
Potential energy in 850 provides output work by using clutch, brake etc. as described in this article.In response to being stretched from second
State is converted to the first tensional state (for example, in response to cooling shape memory alloy 820), and biasing mechanism (not shown) can be drawn
It stretches or restores in other ways Shape Memory Alloy member 820 and ratchet mechanism 840 can be resetted between tensional state
Another transformation, generate Shape Memory Alloy member 820 contraction.
Fig. 9 shows the exemplary harvest module 900 of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure, the exemplary harvest
Module 900 can store it is elastic can and independent of hydraulic cylinder or pressure reservoir container and modular generator can be used in
In.As indicated, exemplary harvest module 900 may include Shape Memory Alloy member 920, the Shape Memory Alloy member 920
One end be rigidly attached to rack gear 930.Rack gear 930 is mechanically coupled to pinion gear 940, the pinion gear 940 be configured to by
At least part of the elasticity energy generated in the deformation of Shape Memory Alloy member 920 is transmitted to overhead block 950.As herein
Described, deformation (such as contraction) can be transformed into the second drawing from the first tensional state in response to Shape Memory Alloy member 920
Stretch state.The linear movement of marmem 920 can be changed into rotary motion by pinion gear 940, which can be with
At least part of elastic energy is accumulated in the gravitional force of overhead block 950 by the position for changing overhead block 950.One
In a little embodiments, the function by rotary motion transmission can be stored by flywheel, spring etc..Rigid support members 910 can protect
Hold marmem 920, rack gear 930 and pinion gear 940.When needed, can by using brake, clutch etc. from
These stocking mechanisms extract function.
Modular generator utilizes or is otherwise rely upon exemplary harvest module 800 and exemplary harvest module
900, pneumatic type bladder or the cylinder being placed in inside rigid support members 910.In some implementations, one end of bladder can be with
It is attached to one end of Shape Memory Alloy member 920, the end is opposite with the end for being mechanically coupled to ratchet 840 or rack gear 930, from
And expansionary force is provided and remembers circulation with reset shapes.
The continuous modification circulation of Shape Memory Alloy member (for example, Nitinol bar or nitinol wire) can be by shape
Air near shape memory alloys component implements heating process to drive.In some embodiments, the surface of module is harvested
Absorbent material can be at least partly coated with.In some embodiments, absorbent material can be absorbed in electromagnetic radiation frequency
Light in the characterizing portion of spectrum, and can be deposited with various ways with different complexities.In some instances, the table
Face can be coated with absorbent material or its precursor by evaporation or sputtering.It the surface can be with the of Shape Memory Alloy member
Two surfaces are opposite, and in response to the irradiation of coating surface, the air near Shape Memory Alloy member can achieve or
More than the transition temperature for this kind of component.Sunlight and/or specific light source can irradiate coating surface.The light source can be collected
At to or in other ways be assembled in harvest module in.For example, light source can be attached to harvest in a manner of irradiating coating surface
Module.Correspondingly, regardless of the type of irradiation according to aspect described herein, can cause shape to be remembered in certain aspects
Recall alloy components and be converted to the second tensional state from the first tensional state, Shape Memory Alloy member is caused to shrink.
Other than the coating on the surface of the rigid support members in harvest module, some harvest modules be can be applicable to
Heat the air near Shape Memory Alloy member.Figure 10 is shown according to the available of one or more embodiments of the disclosure
The view of exemplary harvest module 1000 in modular generator.As indicated, exemplary harvest module 1000 may include
Movable casing 1010, which, which has, is at least partly coated with absorbent material (such as carbon black or herein
Described any other absorbent material) surface 1020.As indicated, movable casing 1010 is in movable casing 1010
One end limits opening.On closed position, movable casing 1010 can heat the shape for including in exemplary harvest module 1000
Gas around shape memory alloys component (not shown).According to aspect described herein, the temperature of gas can achieve or
More than the transition temperature of the transformation for Shape Memory Alloy member, this kind of component can be converted to tensional state and therefore can be with
It shrinks, to make at least one of the piston for including in hydraulic cylinder 1030 movement and transmitting elasticity energy associated with the contraction
Point.In certain aspects, movable casing 1010 is configured to proximally extend to along rigid support members where opposite proximal end
Direction it is mobile.The motor imagination of movable casing is in being converted to tensional state, therefore, movable casing 1010 can open with
Heat gas, the environment of cooling shape memory alloy components are discharged, which can lead to the deformation of Shape Memory Alloy member
The reset of circulation.In some embodiments, movable casing can be mechanically coupled to (for example, by rigid or semi-rigid structure
Part attachment) arrive hydraulic cylinder 1030 movable end.Therefore, movable casing 1010 can in response to deformation (such as shrink)
The movement of associated Shape Memory Alloy member (not shown) and move, the deformation response is in related to tensional state is converted to
The deformation of connection.
Figure 11 shows the example of the modular generator 1100 of one or more embodiments according to the disclosure.As institute
Show, modular generator 1100 includes that four plastics harvest module 1120a, 1120b, 1120c and 1120d, each harvest module
There is nitinol wire and hydraulic cylinder in one end of the harvest module.Each nitinol wire can have and the stretching in nitinol wire
The transition temperature for accordingly changing at least one associated restriction between state.Therefore, as indicated, in modular generator
It include four hydraulic cylinders 1130a, 1130b, 1130c and 1130d in 1100.In addition, molten steel crimping from hydraulic cylinder 1130a,
Each of 1130b, 1130c and 1130d are prominent, form tube 1150.In an aspect, tube 1150 can be with machine
It is connected to and/or is fluidly coupled to tool conduit 1160a, according to aspect described herein, conduit 1160a be can wrap
Include valve.
Similar to other modular generators according to the aspect of the disclosure, modular generator 1100 includes container
1110, which is configured to non-pressurized fluid (for example, oil, can be biodegradable or drop in other ways
Solution) it is supplied to each of hydraulic cylinder 1130a, 1130b, 1130c and 1130d.In order to achieve this goal, in some sides
In face, container 1110 can be mechanically coupled to and/or be fluidly coupled to conduit 1180 by another conduit 1170, wherein
Conduit 1180 be configured to transport by a certain amount of non-pressurized fluid release or in other ways hydraulic cylinder 1130a, 1130b,
At least one of 1130c and 1130d.In addition, modular generator 1100 includes hydraulic accumulator 1140, the hydraulic accumulator
1140 are configured to receive pressurized fluid from least one of hydraulic cylinder 1130a, 1130b, 1130c and 1130d.According to herein
Described aspect, hydraulic accumulator 1140 are configured to supply a certain amount of pressurized fluid, the conduit by conduit 1160b
1160b may include valve.
Modular generator 1100 further includes stablizing axis, and each stable axis can be bolted to plastics stable frame,
The plastics stable frame is connected to the region of one end of neighbouring hydraulic accumulator 1140.
In view of aspect described herein, the flow chart in 2, be may be better understood according to the disclosure referring to Fig.1
The example of the technology of the management for the optical noise in spectroscopy of at least some of aspect.It is illustrated to simplify, institute herein
The example of disclosed technology is presented and is described as a series of frames (for example, a movement or behaviour in each frame representation method
Make).It is, however, to be understood that being not only restricted to frame with understanding, disclosed technology (such as process, process, method etc.) and being associated
Movement or operation order because some frames can occur in different order and/or occur simultaneously with other frames, such as herein
It is shown and described.For example, the various technologies of the disclosure can alternatively be represented as a series of relevant states or thing
Part, such as in state diagram.In addition, the not all frame shown but associated frame or operation may need to implement basis
The technology of the one or more aspects of the disclosure.Come in fact in addition, the two or more persons in disclosed technology can be combined with each other
It is existing, to realize one or more features and/or advantage described herein.
It should be appreciated that in some embodiments, at least part of the technology of the disclosure can be retained in production
On article or computer-readable storage media, equipment is calculated (such as to allow or convenient for conveying and being transferred to this kind of technology
Microcontroller, programmable logic controller (PLC), programmable logic relay etc.), for by the processor of calculating equipment execute and because
This realizes or for being stored in the reservoir for calculating equipment or being functionally connected to calculating equipment.In an aspect, one
A or multiple processors (processor for such as implementing one or more of technology disclosed in (such as execution)) can be used for
The instruction retained in reservoir or any computer-readable or machine-readable storage medium is executed, it is disclosed herein to realize
Technology.These instructions can embody or may be constructed at least part of these technologies, therefore it is executable to provide computer
Or framework can be performed to realize technology described herein in machine.
Figure 12 shows the exemplary process of the method 1200 for power generation of at least some embodiments according to the disclosure
Figure.In some embodiments, at least part of illustrative methods 1200 can be by the modular generator according to the disclosure
(for example, modular generator 100 and/or modular generator 1100) is realized.It, can be by thermoelastic material in frame 1210
Thermoelastic material component is arranged in configuration corresponding to first tensional state.As described in this article, in some instances, thermoelastic
Property material members can be presented as or may include bar, line or can be by the structure for any other type that the crystal orientation of restriction is orientated
Part, the crystal orientation of the restriction can be conducive in the component that there are uniaxial strains.In addition, thermoelastic material can be presented as or
It may include marmem, such as Nitinol, ambrose alloy titanium alloy are (wherein, at least certain in precursor Nitinol
The nickel of amount is replaced with copper) etc..In frame 1220, thermoelastic material component is set to be converted to the second tensional state, so as to cause thermoelastic
Property material members shrink.In some embodiments, make to be converted to the second tensional state to include: that will heat thermoelastic material component
Temperature be increased to equal to or more than limit transition temperature temperature.In frame 1230, hydraulic cylinder can be made (for example, single-lift
Hydraulic cylinder) in piston linear displacement, for example, in response to thermoelastic material component (for example, being formed by Nitinol or with other sides
Formula includes the bar of Nitinol) contraction.It, can be in order to cause this kind of linear displacement as described in this article (referring to such as Fig. 2)
One end of thermoelastic material component is mechanically coupled to piston.In one example, mechanical attachment can pass through almost rigidity
Component realize that almost rigid component shifts piston along the longitudinal axis of thermoelastic material component for this.
In frame 1240, pressurize in response to linear displacement to a certain amount of fluid in hydraulic cylinder.The fluid may include
Gas, liquid or combinations thereof.In certain aspects, can in response to reduce in piston by volume that fluid occupies and to this one
Quantitative fluid pressurization.In frame 1250, at least part of a certain amount of pressurized fluid can be supplied to pressure reservoir appearance
Device (for example, hydraulic accumulator).As described in this article, in certain aspects, hydraulic cylinder may include outlet, the outlet
It is fluidly coupled to hydraulic accumulator, which is configured to receive pressurized fluid.Rigidity or flexible tubular object and/or its
The conduit of its type can provide this kind of connection.Similarly, in certain aspects, pressure reservoir container can be by this kind of container
Inlet port receive a certain amount of pressurized fluid.
In frame 1260, the pressurized fluid of the second amount can be discharged from pressure reservoir container.In certain aspects, as herein
Described, valve can couple (such as be mechanically coupled to and/or fluidly couple) to pressure reservoir container and be configured to
Meet release standard (for example, power consumption standard or rule) and opens.It can be discharged by the outlet of such as pressure reservoir container
The pressurized fluid of second amount.In some embodiments, control unit is (for example, programmable logic controller (PLC) or another type of
Calculate equipment) it may be implemented to determine the logic for meeting release standard, and in response, valve can be opened, to discharge second
The pressurized fluid of amount.In addition or in other embodiments, mechanism can passively control valve opening (and close), to release
Put the pressurized fluid of the second amount.
Operating environment is described herein in reference to the block diagram and flow chart of method, system, device and computer program product
With the embodiment of technology (process, method, process etc.).It is appreciated that each frame of block diagram and flow chart and in block diagram and
The combination of multiple frames in flow chart can be realized by computer accessible instructions respectively.In some implementations, computer
Accessible instructions can be loaded or be incorporated into other ways at general purpose computer, special purpose computer or other programmable informations
It manages in device, to generate specific machine, so as to implement in response to the execution at computer or processing unit in process
The operation or function specified in frame.
In addition to otherwise explicitly indicated, otherwise it is never intended to any technology presented herein, agreement, process, process
Or method is construed to require to be performed in a specific order its movement, operation or step.Correspondingly, real in process or claim to a method
Its movement, operation or the order that is followed of step are not stated on border or in the claim of the disclosure or specification not with it
In the case that its mode specifically states that these steps are limited to certain order, it is never intended to infer order in any way.This is suitable
For any possible non-express basis for explanation, including the logic item relative to step or the arrangement of operating process；
The ordinary meaning derived from grammatical organization or punctuation mark；The quantity or type of embodiment described in specification or attached drawing
Deng.
As used in this application, term " component ", " environment ", " system ", " platform ", " framework ", " interface ", " list
The intentions such as member ", " component ", " module " refer to the entity about the operational device with one or more specific functions.This
Class entity can for hardware, software, software in execution, or combinations thereof.For example, component can be to provide spy by mechanical part
Determine function and does not depend on the device of electronic or electromechanical part.In another example component can be for by by electrically or electronically circuit
The device for the specific function that the mechanical part of operation provides, electrically or electronically electricity is routed through the software application that processor executes for this
Program or firmware application programs control, wherein the processor inside or outside the device and can execute soft
At least part of part or firmware application programs.Term " component ", " environment ", " system ", " platform ", " framework ", " interface ",
" unit ", " component ", " module " can be used interchangeably, and may be collectively referred to as functional element.
Such as especially " can with ", " can ", the conditional language of " possibility " or "available" be generally intended to expression, specific reality
Existing mode may include but other implementations do not include specific feature, element and/or operation, unless otherwise specific instruction
Or understand in other ways within a context.Therefore, this kind of conditional language is not intended to imply, one or more is realized
These features, element and/or operation are required for mode anyway, or one or more implementations must include using
In inputting or prompt to determine in any specific implementation whether to include or will execute these spies with or without user
Sign, element and/or the logic of operation.
Described content includes that system, the device, equipment of power generation can be provided based on material in the present description and drawings
With the example of technology, the material can be controllably in the thermodynamics stage with different crystal structure and respective tensional state
Between change.It is, of course, not possible to describe the element of each feature for describing the disclosure and/or each of method is contemplated that
Combination, it can be appreciated that, many other assembled arrangements of disclosed feature are feasible.It is therefore apparent that
Ground can carry out various modifications the disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure or spirit.Additionally or alternatively, from explanation
The practice of book and attached drawing and the disclosure as presented herein considers, the other embodiment of the disclosure can be aobvious and
It is clear to.Be intended that example proposed in the description and the appended drawings is considered as in all fields it is illustrative and not restrictive.
Although specific terms be employed herein, but these terms only by general descriptive sense come using and be not used in limitation mesh
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