Articulated suspension of a climbing motorized wheelchair for rough terrains

March 11th, 2012 Bulrate

Articulated suspension off a climbing motorized for rough

This (including disclosed in issued 65421 В1), generally relates to personal that are worn on the front of a user attachable to an wheelchair, tri-cycle or other human-powered vehicle, ridden by the user to propel the user and the object. More specifically, this invention relates to various improvements to the configuration of such devices that improve the usefulness and functionality of the device for disable peoples.

The propulsion support unit of U.S. Pat. No. 4,189,019 to , discloses a of , springs, and bars on both sides of the users’ body. Both hands and arms are required for controls. The many parts, , high cost of manufacturing, hazardous in a fall, and both hands and arms occupied, make this invention less attractive as an alternative form of transportation.

The propulsion means set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 5,222,569 to , discloses a device that imparts thrust “solely to the rear of the .” The is supported by a on the user and must be controlled by both hands on a pair of grips and pivoting handles along both sides of the user. The device is located below the centered on the and the user may not sit in an wheelchair or bicycle car. Further more the users hands would be unavailable to grasp the required maneuvering implements such as , , handle bars, wheels of the wheelchair etc.

The current invention will overcome the above referenced hand and arm requirements. It will allow hands free operation and control of a simple light weight, efficient, economical, device that is adjustable up and down the user’s back. The current invention eliminates the need for any side bar for control. In the simple case – see pictures and video – the propulsion device is foldable and the wheelchair is foldable, as well. In this case a disable man can operate by one hand only with out any sophisticated control units.

An articulated resiliently supports a wheelchair. The system includes a suspension mount having an upper shackle and a link arm mount. The link arm mount of the suspension mount has an upper pivot and a lower pivot. An axle tube is configured to rotatably support a pair of , and an axle tube clamp engages an end of the axle tube. The axle tube clamp has a pivot and a lower shackle. The axle tube includes a link arm tube mount having a pivot. An upper link arm is supported for pivoting movement between the link arm mount upper pivot and the link arm tube mount pivot. A lower link arm is supported for pivoting movement between the link arm mount lower pivot and the axle tube clamp pivot. A resilient member is pivotally connected between the upper and lower shackles.

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Super high efficient heat pumps supplied with tempered air by waste heat

March 11th, 2012 Bulrate

The are known to be an alternative to production systems such as traditional heat convectors.
These are devices to thermodynamic from cold to hot .

The heat from the () for return to hot environments.
In winter, the heat is extracted from outside air and is returned to the indoor air.

In summer, the reverse is true.

These heat pumps that use as a cold source outside air are however not very efficient and very , a period when heating needs are greatest.
The heating system is usually supplemented by an auxiliary heating, electric heating classically, to cover all the heating needs of this period, which then reduces the overall performance of the heating system.
Moreover, defrost cycles of the heat pump is usually needed when the outside temperature is negative in order to avoid frost formation on the outdoor coil, which further lowers .

To cope with these of extreme cold, it is known from FR 2,916,040 to power the heat pump with air from a source of tempered air, such as a basement or a buried pipe.
In this paper it is proposed to have the heat pump in a large sealed box and cube-shaped box with the power of tempered air from a basement of a CMV (Controlled ).

However, this system has the following disadvantages:
it is difficult to adapt to an existing heat pump;
the pump being driven mainly by temperate air, it is preferable that the box is connected to more temperate sources (basement, CMV, Canadian well) for the heat pump can receive sufficient air, the device is bulky and seal the box is difficult to achieve.

The object of this to provide a solution to overcome some or all of the aforementioned drawbacks.

The invention relates to a device for allowing air to be mounted on the of a heat pump comprising a chamber and having a front wall, at least one side wall and a rear wall to be disposed against the air inlet of the heat pump, said enclosure comprising:
a of first tubes mounted between the front wall or the side wall and the rear wall of the enclosure, each first tube defining an internal passage through which a first stream of air having a first temperature and comprising a first end opening on the outer face of the front wall and a second end opening on the outer face of the rear wall, and an input for receiving a second stream of air having a second temperature and an outlet for discharging said second , the inlet and outlet being arranged so that the second stream of air flows between the first tubing in the chamber.

In the invention, the first air stream exchanges heat with the second air flow inside the device before being supplied to the heat pump.

Thus, if the temperature of the first air flow is lower than that of the second stream of air, the first air stream is heated by the second air stream within the chamber before it is supplied to the heat pump.
Conversely, if the temperature of the first air flow is greater than that of the second stream of air, the first air stream is cooled by the second air stream.

The first air stream is for example the outside air and the second stream of air is more temperate air from a pipe system and / or crawl space and / or cellar and / or a CMV and / or a basement and / or a solar air collector.
In winter, the flow of tempered air contributes to heat the outside air flow and, in summer, the flow of tempered air helps cool the outside air flow.
In winter, the device of the invention allows the heat pump does not ice up when the outside temperature is negative.

The invention includes a heat pump for supplying the heating medium at two different temperature levels, meant to be used in two different systems for heating and preparing the hot domestic water. According to the invention, the pump comprises two circuits specific to the heat pumps, a low pressure circuit which supplies the heating medium and a high pressure circuit supplying the high temperature heating medium.

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Rooftop Of An Energy Plus House

February 21st, 2012 Bulrate

As living standard increases, a lot of energy is being used to air-conditioned the building, to heat the water, to chill the food, and for other purposes mostly for the comfort of the people in the building. Though some of the purposes are well justified, causes fast , and thus better ways of harnessing energy from alternate and are needed. It is also important to improve of the building, reduce of the appliances, and readjust the habit for . To achieve the objective, many countries throughout the world have setup policies, legislation and incentives to encourage or enforce the architect to rethink and redesign the , and the indoor environmental conditions.

Many products have been developed, tested and deployed. and system have both been installed and used on the roof for many years. Both serve their function well and receive great acceptance. However, both products are competing for which is limited and expensive in congested . It is thus not surprising that both systems should be integrated as one to complement each other. The itself can be a good choice of roofing and as it comes with large , and with good . This provides a cost effective roof and wall material, which also generates energy from solar thermal and attached to the outer layer, regulates the temperature of the walls, and allows heating of water and/or space. It is highly modular and easily installed on most building structure.

A primary object of this invention is to provide a roof and wall system with multiple functions that include shielding a building from the elements, generating , collecting and regulating concurrently.

Another object of this invention is to provide dynamic thermal control to regulate the building interior temperature so as to reduce the heating and cooling energy consumption.

Another object of the invention is to provide a modular multiple functional roof and wall system to meet different building design.

The present invention also envisions a combination of a of the multiple functional roof and wall system and a water heating/cooling system mounted on the building in a manner to collect solar heated water or fluid, or night sky cooled water or fluid, and provide building comfort that experiences daily temperature variations. It acts as a large active thermal mass on the roof and wall, regulates the daily temperature fluctuation, and reduces the energy consumption of the building. Plumbing components such as , joints, pumps, valves are connected to the roof system so as to enable the flow of fluid or fluid with additives in the hollow channels of the multiple functional roof and wall system. The combined system is driven by a smart controller, which dynamically controls the building thermal insulation. The fluid subsequently releases or absorbs the heat from a water or fluid storage system. Either warm or cool water are collected by respective storage tanks for further uses.

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Mirror boosted rooftop and ground Solar PV system that enhances the photovoltaic module performance significantly

February 6th, 2012 Bulrate

or solar as it is commonly known is probably the most flexible technologies as it can be deployed almost anywhere in the country with a high degree of operational certainty and, with no , it requires practically no maintenance once installed.

Our design software calculates and designs the mounting system according to the required standards which affect the and its . Ground mounted offer an in situations where a building mounted installation isn’t an option.

Systems can vary in size from small, single-figure built within the grounds of a building to multi-megawatt “solar parks” or “PV farms” constructed on large areas of Brownfield or low grade . Regardless of scale, the design and of ground mounted systems are usually the same with the being fitted to a dedicated mounting structure fixed directly to the ground and the installed either immediately below or within a dedicated enclosure constructed nearby.

Mounting structures can take many forms but most consist of a metal or “concrete-steel” framework set at the optimal pitch and orientation and fixed to a suitable foundation. To maximize system output the structure can be made to be adjustable such that the PV array will track the path of the during the course of the day and/or the angle of the across the seasons. These adjustable structures can be mechanized and are commonly referred to as .

You can see at video a compact three axes Sun Tracking System. Thanks to the new invented platform is possible to reduce space between (and their ) significantly. augmented on an advanced 3D tracking construction. pending.

Advantages of of mirror boosted PV modules:

- It enhances the performance by 130%

- It enhances the water pumps performance by 170%

- Robust construction from and

- Easy installation, unattended operation

- No maintenance of the assembly required

- Works even in winter

- Self-locking gear protects against the gusty winds.

- Scalability of systems of different sizes

- By application of several newly patented solutions, the cost of power can be reduced significantly.

See video.

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Two stage axial flow underwater turbine for zero head low speed stream

February 5th, 2012 Bulrate

According to the presented of two stages under water (hydro kinetic) turbine for zero head stream, there is provided a rotational machine designed to convert of to . The apparatus includes two stages designed to be submerged under a . The includes a double , an enclosure, and a generator within the enclosure coupled to the . The apparatus also includes a extending from the enclosure and an connecting the apparatus to a . The shaft is configured to extend above the water surface and provide .

The of a shaft extending from the enclosure of the axial turbine to above the water surface is intended to provide efficient access to the generator for and the like.

It is possible to put in the  pair of two stages axial have of rotation and are counter-rotating. See video.

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Multistage AC-driven superchargers powered by solar PV module of car’s internal combustion engines – patent pending

December 30th, 2011 Bulrate

The most vehicles are equipped with . In general, people of the world have spent a great deal of time and money in an effort to gain more usable from the engines that serve them. There are two major options to accomplish serious changes. One is to add a turbo charger. A second option is to add a super charger.

There are several issues common to the turbo super charger, here after referred to as a turbo. This is a device that uses the expanded hot exhaust gases in the exhaust manifold to drive a . This is connected by a common shaft to a compressor wheel that resides in the intake side of the engine’s plumbing and when driven by the exhaust turbine, compresses the air going into the engine.

Well known turbo chargers have a long and varied past. There are many destroyed engines in its wake. There are also very many great success stories from its more recent past. However, there are six main problems with a turbo charger and all of these, with the possible exception of #3 below, are going to increase as we demand more from them in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and increase air-to-fuel ratios.

1. It causes the engine to retain too much heat.

2. It transfers heat from the to the .

3. It takes complicated valves and moving plates or multiple turbos to help minimize the turbo lag.

4. It cannot create increased boost without increased fuel.

5. The exhaust back pressure will reduce the of the next combustion cycle.

6. This will be due to the fact that more of the exhaust gases remain inside the because the high pressure in the prevents them from exhausting completely. There is not a lot that can be done to prevent this in the turbo as we continue to develop higher and higher boost pressures to gain the power and efficiencies we desire.

There are five main problems remaining with the electrical super charger of today.

1. cannot respond to load changes.

2. Super chargers can over boost at low load conditions occurring at higher engine revolutions per minute.

3. Super chargers cannot develop full boost at low engine revolutions per minute.

4. Mechanically driven super chargers must be able to be mounted in a place to have access to a belt driven from a pulley on the engine crankshaft.

5. Electrically driven super chargers, using today’s 12-volt systems, have proven unable to provide enough boosts to seriously alter an engine’s performance or economy.

The aim of the present is the use of an electrically driven super charger whose boost is totally controlled by signals from the computer resulting from analysis of the various sensors it is monitoring. This unit will use high AC voltages, to efficiently deliver the maximum boost required to serve todays and future engine requirements.

According to our new patented and patent pending inventions we have developed number of innovative Solar Powered systems to boost engine power, to save engine for long life and to reduce the harmful exhaust gases.

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Building integrated thin film solar PV cells

December 15th, 2011 Bulrate

Photovoltaic manufactures have made solar cells capable of generating electricity, but have not provided the means of mounting these Photovoltaic cells to structures in a manner that meet building code standards. Building codes that have been developed to be used together set forth for strength design, fire prevention and weather protection.

The Thin Film Amorphous photovoltaic manufactures have designed PV cells to be adhered to metal and rubber membranes used in manufacturing roofing materials. Leaving designers to develop a product made of these materials that meet the building codes. Limiting their use to roofs, that all ready uses these roofing systems and fit the criteria of mounting the PV cells or new products developed to merge the Photovoltaic and roofing material. Adhering PV Laminates directly to existing roof systems makes it hard or impossible to service the photovoltaic system, and the roof system without total replacement of each system. If a photovoltaic cells on one roof panel goes bad and quits producing electricity at an acceptable rate it will degrade the power of several panels connected to that series. This will drastically reduce the output of the whole system. The wiring together of these PV cells is critical in the system design. For optimal performance of the photovoltaic system, you need to be able to replace bad or low efficiency photovoltaic cells, in the same physical location for wiring logistics. You can’t just bypass a bad photovoltaic roof panels in wiring, without rewiring the complete system to even out the number of cells in each series.

Most existing metal roof panels with concealed fasteners and exposed fastener have small stiffening ribs between the large structural ribs that won’t allow for proper adhesion for the thin film amorphous cells. So installing the cells to nearly all existing metal roof is not practical.

Current metal roof panels don’t allow for installation and removal of PV panels horizontally and vertically on the roof.

Current fire codes require a path to the ridge without having the firefighter cross over photovoltaic systems. These new codes require easement along the rakes, valleys and ridge of the roof. It’s standard firefighter practice to make a hole in the ridge, to release dangerous gases. The firefighter cannot cut through or walk on a photovoltaic system because of electrocution dangers.

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DIY: Еlectric Car

November 29th, 2011 Bulrate

Many people are using DIY electric car kits to do the conversion of their cars from gas to electric powered. These kits have become quite popular nowadays because of economic and environmental reasons.

Oil prices are continuing to increase. The recent economic meltdown has pushed many people to look for ways to save money. Electric cars are cheaper to run and cost less to maintain. You will be able to save money that would have gone into fuel costs, and be free of the expenses associated with maintaining and repairing a gasoline-powered engine.

Another thing is that the effects of global warming are beginning to be felt all over the world. Electric cars are clean because they do not have emissions. By using them, you are doing your part in saving the environment.

Other benefits that you can reap from owning electric cars include excellent top speeds and a quiet drive. The electric motor is not noisy compared to gas engines. Also, during long drives, you do not have to stop at gas stations to refuel anymore.

The DIY electric car conversion process is actually quite simple. The idea is to remove the internal combustion engine and replace it with a direct current electric motor. Because the engine is gone, all of its associated components such as the gas tank, fuel lines, radiator, and exhaust pipe are to be removed as well. Most of the free spaces in the EV will then be used to store deep cycle batteries. That is why in choosing the donor car for conversion to an electric car, you will need to ensure that there is ample space for batteries and that there must be good ventilation as well.

Instead of electric car convertion is possible to build yoyr own car.

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Solar PV Charging Station Of E-Cars And Plug-in Hybrids

October 21st, 2011 Bulrate

Because the automobile industry is one of the most conservative industries in the world, they tend to err on the safe side – or better, find a reason not to do anything. So they say that mass producing a solar vehicle would require billions of euros of investment. And that’s too much. So they leave it.
But a solar-charged car could be mass-manufactured for a retail price of only €10 000-15 000. Many people would be ready to pay €15 000 for a clean vehicle – but not the €30 000 – 40 000 that a conventional electric car is selling now. And unlike conventional electric cars, which run on coal and gas-fired electricity, solar-charged vehicles would emit no CO2 at all.
For long distance travalling by E-car, the down road Solar PV power plants with mirrored reflectors is a very good solution – see video.

Thanks to the patented solar PV augmented reflector systems, the cost of solar power of a home Solar PV installation to charge solar car batteries will be low. After the initial payment, you would not have to visit a petrol station for the next 40 years!

This is what people have to learn and understand. Solar-powered electric vehicles offer a great financial benefit.

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3D Tracking Cascade System With Reflector Augmented PV Modules

October 21st, 2011 Bulrate

While a tremendous amount of research and funding is going into trying to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by a few percentage points, there is a new low cost solution that yields a 100 % increase in produced power today – 3D  tracking cascade system with reflector augmented PV modules. By moving the PV array with mirrors attached, so that it is aligned with the sun throughout the day and seasons, you get a large boost in produced power at a small incremental cost. Of course the cost depends on the design of the tracking system. We are talking about produced watts per our rather than rated watts.
One of the drawbacks of most dual-axis trackers has been the pole-mounted design. A better design would be lightweight, low wind resistance, and no requirement for an extensive foundation to support it. See picture.
The key to understanding the benefits of trackingand reflectors is the significance of the incident angle, the angle at which the sun’s rays strike the PV array.

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