US Patent:
20120153635, Jun 21, 2012
Inventors:
Haralambos S. Tsivicos - Wayside NJ, US
International Classification:
H02K 7/18
Abstract:
A system for generating electricity from the motion of a door is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes an AC or a DC generator acted upon by a flexible member coupled to at or near an edge of a door opposite a hinge. The sweep of the door causes the flexible member to impart rotary motion to the generator, thereby generating electricity.