Friendyno - Environmentally friendly small power generator with the rotor linear motion for bicycles

(DrauGen - Videi draudzīgs mazas jaudas ģenerators ar lineāru rotora kustību velosipēdiem)

Modern trends in the World show an increasing interest in the use of environmentally friendly alternative energy sources for autonomous low-power loads, like electro machines capable of converting low-speed movement into electrical power. At the same time, new forms of the vernier hybrid permanent-magnet machines which are based on the principle of variable-reluctance have recently come in sight. This simple construct machine offers a compact direct drive solution for low-speed and low power applications.

The novelty of the proposed innovation lies in the implementation of the inductor using the UNICORE strip technology, which makes it possible to use waste-free production of magnetic cores made from silicon steel, which is more friendly for environment. The use of this technology in combination with the new design of generator makes it possible to significantly reduce the material and operational expenses at manufacturing the mentioned device. 

Generators with a power up to 5 W are designed for placement on the bikes for charging portable electronics and power-banks. 

Ventspils Augstskola, AS “LATVO”. 

ERDF Project “Environmentally friendly small power generator with the rotor linear motion (DRAUGEN)”. No: 1.1.1.1/18/A/125.

Contacts:

Vladislavs Bezrukovs, vladislavsb@venta.lv, phone.: +37127134283.

Project Team

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