02-11-2011, 01:02 AM
http://www.patentgenius.com/patent/7459802.html
Abstract: An energy conversion system includes a first mechanical system for converting reciprocating motion to rotary motion, a second system formed of belts and pulleys connected to said first system and driven by said rotary motion to lift a weight in response to said rotary motion from a first position to a second position and allow the weight to return to said first position under the influence of gravity. A rotary electrical is driven by the second system through a transmission means connected to the second system to create electricity only while the weight is returning from its second to its first position.
Steven Loui may have a way to do it using wave power - more details on the patent link - good read - Steve is in Honolulu - nice guy I hear.
a couple of oxen rigged to a simple wheel would save a lot of wear and tear on that bike if you want a basic solution - grin
Abstract: An energy conversion system includes a first mechanical system for converting reciprocating motion to rotary motion, a second system formed of belts and pulleys connected to said first system and driven by said rotary motion to lift a weight in response to said rotary motion from a first position to a second position and allow the weight to return to said first position under the influence of gravity. A rotary electrical is driven by the second system through a transmission means connected to the second system to create electricity only while the weight is returning from its second to its first position.
Steven Loui may have a way to do it using wave power - more details on the patent link - good read - Steve is in Honolulu - nice guy I hear.
a couple of oxen rigged to a simple wheel would save a lot of wear and tear on that bike if you want a basic solution - grin