A regenerative shock absorber having an input module for receiving input linear vibration. A transmission mechanism having an output shaft, and configured to convert relative linear motion of opposite first and second end parts of the shock absorber into rotational motion of the output shaft. A generator module having a flywheel fitted to the output shaft, and an electromagnetic generator. The output shaft may comprise a self-reversing leadscrew which is rotated in a unidirectional direction of rotation when a clutch mechanism fitted thereto is translationally moved relative to the output shaft in each of opposite first and second linear directions. Alternatively, the output shaft may comprise a single threaded leadscrew. The electromagnetic generator is driven when a clutch mechanism fitted to the output shaft is translationally moved relative to the output shaft in one linear direction, and a second electromagnetic generator fitted to the clutch mechanism is driven when the clutch mechanism is translationally moved relative to the output shaft in the opposite linear direction.
Regenerative Shock Absorber
2024-07-18
Patent
Electronic Resource
English