GB2540525A - G.E.M gravity energy mast - Google Patents

Abstract

A gravity energy mast for creating and storing energy comprising a turbine 1, a cable winder 2, a weight 3, a generator 4, a cable attached to weight 5, an output electrical cable 6 and a drive shaft 7. The gravity energy mast will preferably stabilise the output of the energy created and produce higher yields of usable energy. The said mast will preferably use wind power to directly lift the weights, and the movement of the weight will preferably rotate the turbine when no wind is present. The gravity energy mast may preferably be used with either wind, solar or tidal/wave renewable sources, or it may be a combination of the three.

Description

Gravity Energy Mast G.E.M.

The purpose of the G.E.M. is to store energy created by inconsistent Energy sources e.g

Solar

Can only be created during daylight hours.

Wind

Can only be created when there is wind.

Tidal and Wave

Can only be created when available.

These forms of energy are also sporadic and vary in intensity.

The G.E.M. will create a means of storing this Energy, to be used as and when required. But will also greatly stabilize the output of the Energy created. I believe that higher yields of useable Energy, could be produced from the original source. As higher or lower inputs would only speed up or slow down the rate at which the weight would be highered. But has no bearing on the Electrical Energy created, during the weight being released. Which would be stable and constant and quantifiable. I have created three diagrams to explain the G.E.M. concept. All varying slightly but it could be possible to combine these methods on one G.E.M. Note diagrams are to explain method and forces and are by no means finalised

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Gravity Energy Mast G.E.M.

Fig 1. G.E.M. Wind

This mast uses wind power to directly lift the weights, but can also use the same drive direct to the Turbine. Which would useful if both weights were lifted and there was still wind power available. If electrical energy is required and there is no wind available then the lifted weight is released which will drive the Turbine. (+ See extra note)

Fig 2 G.E.M. tidal

This mast uses a heavy floating weight. Which raises during high tide to be lowered to drive electrical Turbines at low tide. There could also be energy created with the constant swell of the sea. The G.E.M. Tidal could be joined with other G.E.M. Tidal to make them more stable. (+ see extra note)

Fig 3 G.E.M. Electrical

This Mast stores Energy created by other means, and this electricity to drive Motors to lift the weight up the Mast. To store the Energy to be used when required, by releasing the weight and driving the same motors used to lift the weight, which know double up as Generators. If it turns out that there is significant ineffidencies by using a dual purpose motor/Generator then this process could be separated easily by having both Motor and Generators on board.

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Fig 2 G.E.M. Tidal Extra Note

There could also be an opportunity to create Energy from this mast by means of using a Float. That would be locked at low Tide, and released at high Tide. Therefore creating electricity on its way to the see surface. This could be achieved in conjunction with G.E.M. Tidal normal function. Or as a separate mast type.

Fig 1 G.E.M. Wind Extra Note

This diagram depicts two lifting weights attached to cables. This is to show a small scale application for off grid small holdings, and also to emphasize the Energy Storage, and could be changed to one or more weights, and also changed to my simpler post design. Which could also operate on one or more weights.

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Claims (1)

1. Claims G.E.M. Gravity Energy Mast The purpose of the G.E.M is to store energy created by inconsistent energy production mainly from the renewable sector without significant energy loss. Because the energy is stored planners will know exactly how much of this kind of Energy is available at any one time, which will make planning on large or small scale applications much easier. Energy will available at a time to suit demand, rather than just when it is able to be produced.