Title :
A Shoe-Equipped Linear Generator for Energy Harvesting
Author :
Jian-Xin Shen ; Can-Fei Wang ; Luk, Patrick Chi-Kwong ; Dong-Min Miao ; Dan Shi ; Chi Xu
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Zhejiang Univ., Hangzhou, China
Abstract :
In this paper, a linear tubular generator is presented. It is used for an energy harvesting system equipped in a footwear, scavenging power from forward motion during a walk. Configuration of the generator is studied, and geometric optimization by finite-element analysis is detailed. A prototype is built, validating that the simulation and test results have a good agreement.
Keywords :
energy harvesting; finite element analysis; geometric programming; linear machines; permanent magnet generators; energy harvesting system; finite-element analysis; footwear; geometric optimization; shoe-equipped linear tubular generator; walk; Coils; Force; Generators; Magnetic flux; Shape; Stators; Windings; Energy harvesting; linear generator; optimal design; permanent-magnet (PM) generator; tubular generator;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.2013.2244193
