Research Paper
Abstract
Conserving energy is definitely a necessity. It would prevent running out of resources and make it last longer to help the environment. One help in conserving energy is by using generators. Electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. In order to make it cost less or cost free, variations of sources of mechanical energy for it is designed and innovated. A gear can be used as a driver for a generator, and a series of gears or a gear-train will provide gear ratios for an increase in the output mechanical work. With a help of a spiral torsion spring of metal ribbon used as a power source in mechanical watches, some clocks, and other clockwork mechanisms or what is called a Mainspring, winding it with a key will store energy in it by twisting the spiral tighter and when it unwinds, the force of the mainspring will then turn the connected gear on it meshed with the other gear in the gear train. By using the mainspring and proper application of gear ratios, continuous work will be produced in a specific amount of time as an input source of mechanical energy for the generator.
The purpose of this study is to determine the capability of themainspring-powered prototype in lighting LED. The design is to make a little effort on winding the mainspring which will result in a long time of electric current generation. This study will serve as a theoretical model for future studies to innovate a device that will generate electricity without an AC/DC input. Future researchers will benefit from this study, and it willprovide them the data needed to compare their study during their respective time and usability.
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study There are several major problems that our country is facing nowadays, including power shortages. A power outage is a short- or long-term loss of the electric power to an area. There are many causes of power failures in an electricity network. Examples of these
Conserving energy is definitely a necessity. It would prevent running out of resources and make it last longer to help the environment. One help in conserving energy is by using generators. Electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. In order to make it cost less or cost free, variations of sources of mechanical energy for it is designed and innovated. A gear can be used as a driver for a generator, and a series of gears or a gear-train will provide gear ratios for an increase in the output mechanical work. With a help of a spiral torsion spring of metal ribbon used as a power source in mechanical watches, some clocks, and other clockwork mechanisms or what is called a Mainspring, winding it with a key will store energy in it by twisting the spiral tighter and when it unwinds, the force of the mainspring will then turn the connected gear on it meshed with the other gear in the gear train. By using the mainspring and proper application of gear ratios, continuous work will be produced in a specific amount of time as an input source of mechanical energy for the generator.
The purpose of this study is to determine the capability of themainspring-powered prototype in lighting LED. The design is to make a little effort on winding the mainspring which will result in a long time of electric current generation. This study will serve as a theoretical model for future studies to innovate a device that will generate electricity without an AC/DC input. Future researchers will benefit from this study, and it willprovide them the data needed to compare their study during their respective time and usability.
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study There are several major problems that our country is facing nowadays, including power shortages. A power outage is a short- or long-term loss of the electric power to an area. There are many causes of power failures in an electricity network. Examples of these