Thermo-electric power harvesting bearing configuration
    1.
    发明授权
    Thermo-electric power harvesting bearing configuration 有权
    热电收获轴承配置

    公开(公告)号:US09343646B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US14350298

    申请日:2012-10-03

    Abstract: A power generating bearing assembly (100) comprises a bearing subassembly (120) retained by a bearing housing (110). During operation, friction and other factors increase a temperature of the bearing assembly (100). The housing (110) can optionally include a bearing cooling passage system comprising at least one liquid cooling passage (134) formed internally therein. The liquid cooling passage (134) would be routed proximate the bearing subassembly (120) to remove heat therefrom. A thermal energy transfer media (204) is inserted into a thermal transfer conduit (180), wherein the thermal transfer conduit (180) passes across a heated section of the housing (110). The transfer media (204) conveys the thermal energy to a Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) (200) located in a thermoelectric generator housing (250) attached to the bearing housing (110). The Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) (200) utilizes a temperature difference between the transfer media (204) and the ambient air to generated electric power. The power can be used to operate electrically powered devices, such as condition sensors (150), communication devices, and the like.

    Abstract translation: 发电轴承组件(100)包括由轴承壳体(110)保持的轴承子组件(120)。 在操作期间,摩擦和其它因素增加了轴承组件(100)的温度。 壳体(110)可以可选地包括轴承冷却通道系统,其包括在其内部形成的至少一个液体冷却通道(134)。 液体冷却通道(134)将被布置在轴承子组件(120)附近以从其中移除热量。 热传递介质(204)被插入到热传递管道(180)中,其中热传递导管(180)穿过壳体(110)的加热部分。 转移介质(204)将热能传递到位于附接到轴承壳体(110)的热电发电机壳体(250)中的热电发生器(TEG)(200)。 热电发生器(TEG)(200)利用转印介质(204)和周围空气之间的温差产生电力。 功率可以用于操作电动设备,例如状态传感器(150),通信设备等。

    Power harvesting bearing configuration
    2.
    发明授权
    Power harvesting bearing configuration 有权
    动力收割轴承配置

    公开(公告)号:US09097135B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-04

    申请号:US14349917

    申请日:2012-09-27

    Abstract: A power generating bearing assembly comprising a bearing retained by a bearing housing is provided. The bearing housing includes a bearing cooling passage system comprising at least one integrated liquid cooling passage is integrated within the bearing housing. A turbine assembly is inserted within the integrated liquid cooling passage, wherein fluid flowing within the integrated liquid cooling passage causes a turbine blade subassembly within the turbine assembly to rotate. The rotation of the turbine blade subassembly rotates an electrical power generator to create electrical power. The turbine assembly can be integrated into any existing bearing assembly comprising a bearing cooling passage system. It is preferred to seat the turbine assembly within a cooling system port of the bearing cooling passage system.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种发电轴承组件,其包括由轴承壳体保持的轴承。 轴承壳体包括轴承冷却通道系统,其包括集成在轴承壳体内的至少一个集成液体冷却通道。 涡轮机组件插入集成液体冷却通道内,其中在集成液体冷却通道内流动的流体使涡轮机组件内的涡轮叶片子组件旋转。 涡轮叶片子组件的旋转使发电机旋转以产生电力。 涡轮组件可以集成到包括轴承冷却通道系统的任何现有的轴承组件中。 优选将涡轮组件安置在轴承冷却通道系统的冷却系统端口内。

    Thermo-electric power harvesting bearing configuration
    3.
    发明授权
    Thermo-electric power harvesting bearing configuration 有权
    热电收获轴承配置

    公开(公告)号:US09281462B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-08

    申请号:US14350190

    申请日:2012-10-03

    Abstract: A power generating bearing assembly (100) comprises a bearing subassembly (120) retained by a bearing housing (110). During operation, friction and other factors increase a temperature of the bearing assembly (100). The housing (110) can optionally include a bearing cooling passage system comprising at least one liquid cooling passage (134) formed internally therein. The liquid cooling passage (134) would be routed proximate the bearing subassembly (120) to remove heat therefrom. A thermo-generator cavity (180) extends inward from an exterior surface of the housing (110), terminating at a cavity end wall (182). The cavity (180) is formed at a location identified having a higher temperature. A Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) (200) is inserted within the cavity (180) and thermally coupled to the end wall (182). The Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) (200) utilizes a temperature difference between the end wall (182) and the ambient air to generated electric power. The power can be used to operate electrically powered devices, such as condition sensors (150), communication devices, and the like.

    Abstract translation: 发电轴承组件(100)包括由轴承壳体(110)保持的轴承子组件(120)。 在操作期间,摩擦和其它因素增加了轴承组件(100)的温度。 壳体(110)可以可选地包括轴承冷却通道系统,其包括在其内部形成的至少一个液体冷却通道(134)。 液体冷却通道(134)将被布置在轴承子组件(120)附近以从其中移除热量。 热发生器空腔(180)从壳体(110)的外表面向内延伸,终止于空腔端壁(182)。 空腔(180)形成在识别为具有较高温度的位置。 热电发生器(TEG)(200)插入空腔(180)内并热耦合到端壁(182)。 热电发生器(TEG)(200)利用端壁(182)和周围空气之间的温差产生电力。 功率可以用于操作电动设备,例如状态传感器(150),通信设备等。

    Power harvesting bearing configuration
    4.
    发明授权
    Power harvesting bearing configuration 有权
    动力收割轴承配置

    公开(公告)号:US09109460B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-18

    申请号:US14350111

    申请日:2012-09-27

    Abstract: A power generating bearing assembly providing a bearing retained by a bearing housing. The bearing housing includes a bearing cooling passage system having at least one integrated liquid cooling passage integrated within the bearing housing. A turbine receiving bore is formed through the bearing housing, penetrating the integrated liquid cooling segment. A turbine assembly is inserted into the turbine receiving bore, positioning a turbine blade subassembly of the turbine assembly within the integrated liquid cooling passage, wherein fluid flowing within the integrated liquid cooling passage causes the blade subassembly to rotate. The rotation of the blade subassembly rotates an electric power generator to create electric power. The turbine assembly can include an electro-magnetic subassembly mounting plate, wherein the turbine subassembly is located on an interior surface of the mounting plate and at least a portion of the power generating portion located on an exterior portion of the mounting plate.

    Abstract translation: 发电轴承组件,其提供由轴承座保持的轴承。 轴承壳体包括具有集成在轴承壳体内的至少一个集成液体冷却通道的轴承冷却通道系统。 涡轮机接收孔通过轴承壳体形成,穿透集成的液体冷却段。 涡轮机组件被插入到涡轮机接收孔中,将涡轮组件的涡轮叶片子组件定位在集成液体冷却通道内,其中在集成液体冷却通道内流动的流体使得叶片子组件旋转。 叶片子组件的旋转使发电机旋转以产生电力。 涡轮机组件可以包括电磁子组件安装板,其中涡轮机组件位于安装板的内表面上,并且发电部分的至少一部分位于安装板的外部部分上。

    THERMO-ELECTRIC POWER HARVESTING BEARING CONFIGURATION
    5.
    发明申请
    THERMO-ELECTRIC POWER HARVESTING BEARING CONFIGURATION 有权
    热电收集轴承配置

    公开(公告)号:US20150083179A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-26

    申请号:US14350298

    申请日:2012-10-03

    Abstract: A power generating bearing assembly (100) comprises a bearing subassembly (120) retained by a bearing housing (110). During operation, friction and other factors increase a temperature of the bearing assembly (100). The housing (110) can optionally include a bearing cooling passage system comprising at least one liquid cooling passage (134) formed internally therein. The liquid cooling passage (134) would be routed proximate the bearing subassembly (120) to remove heat therefrom. A thermal energy transfer media (204) is inserted into a thermal transfer conduit (180), wherein the thermal transfer conduit (180) passes across a heated section of the housing (110). The transfer media (204) conveys the thermal energy to a Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) (200) located in a thermoelectric generator housing (250) attached to the bearing housing (110). The Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) (200) utilizes a temperature difference between the transfer media (204) and the ambient air to generated electric power. The power can be used to operate electrically powered devices, such as condition sensors (150), communication devices, and the like.

    Abstract translation: 发电轴承组件(100)包括由轴承壳体(110)保持的轴承子组件(120)。 在操作期间,摩擦和其它因素增加了轴承组件(100)的温度。 壳体(110)可以可选地包括轴承冷却通道系统,其包括在其内部形成的至少一个液体冷却通道(134)。 液体冷却通道(134)将被布置在轴承子组件(120)附近以从其中移除热量。 热传递介质(204)被插入到热传递管道(180)中,其中热传递导管(180)穿过壳体(110)的加热部分。 转移介质(204)将热能传递到位于附接到轴承壳体(110)的热电发电机壳体(250)中的热电发生器(TEG)(200)。 热电发生器(TEG)(200)利用转印介质(204)和周围空气之间的温差产生电力。 功率可以用于操作电动设备,例如状态传感器(150),通信设备等。

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