Electrical power generating carpet

The electrical power generating carpet is a carpet having piezoelectric-based electrical power generating tiles embedded therein. Each energy generating tile includes upper and lower plates, each having opposed top and bottom surfaces, at least one piezoelectric strip mounted on the top surface of t...

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Main Authors Al Haddad, Zinab Ahmed, Kharouf, Razan Youssef, Al Kaabi, Maitha, Al Derei, Hamda, Shakhatreh, Walid
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.2020
Subjects
BUILDING
COFFEE MILLS
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
ELECTRIC MACHINES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRICITY
FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
FURNITURE
GENERATION
HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
HUMAN NECESSITIES
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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Summary:The electrical power generating carpet is a carpet having piezoelectric-based electrical power generating tiles embedded therein. Each energy generating tile includes upper and lower plates, each having opposed top and bottom surfaces, at least one piezoelectric strip mounted on the top surface of the lower plate, and an engaging member attached to the bottom surface of the upper plate. The upper and lower plates are stacked such that the engaging member contacts the at least one piezoelectric strip. In use, when a person steps on the carpet, the upper plate of the at least one energy generating tile flexes, causing the engaging member thereof to apply pressure to the at least one piezoelectric strip to generate electrical voltage. When the person steps off the tile, the pressure is relieved, generating a current. An energy harvesting circuit including a rectifier and a buck converter are connected to the piezoelectric strips.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201715727060