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Take a miniature Gyro-gen (link), which "applies gyroscopic
precessional torque to directly convert the periodic kinetic
energy of (human gait) into continuous torque that drives a
rotary electric generator", and mount it on a long and semi-
flexible sping mounted on your Beenie. The torque created
by the exagerated motion of the spring attachment will
drive the generator and hopefully generate enough
electricity to run your personal wearable computing.
Please read the Gyro-Gen link before you fishbone.
Original idea
Gyrocharger
[JesusHChrist, Apr 17 2005]
(?) Gyro-Gen
http://www-csgc.ucs...ATION/Isaacs04.html
[JesusHChrist, Apr 17 2005]
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This spring plays the same role that a resillient foam
mount would for a gyro-gen, it stores energy from the
system so that the energy can be adaptiveoly transfered
to the gyroscope, which further stores energy, using some
of it to spin and some to generate electricity. |
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Hmmm. The spring would have the
opposite effect to that which you want:
given that the gyro is effectively a
damper which resists torque, it would
simply dampen the motion of the
spring. The only energy input is from
the changing orientation of your head,
and you'll do best to bolt the gyro
directly to your skull to capture as
much as poossible of this energy. Any
intermediate devices will only uncouple
the device and lose you
energy
To take the extreme
example: you're nodding your head
vigorously; a gyro bolted to your skull
will capture as much as poossible of
this energy (and require you to use
extra effort in the nodding); with your
spring coupling, you'll nod your head
and they gyro will remain relatively
motionless.
So, fishbone for
that reason alone (aside from any
reservations about gyroscopy in
general!). |
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