Flipper Energy Source.

Abstract

A flipper energy source for generating electricity includes a flipper or fin having an opening for engaging a foot and a body portion extending therefrom. The body portion includes fluid displacing surfaces which are adapted to be moved through the fluid for creating a propelling force via the movement. Such movement causes stress to be created on the surfaces of the body portion. The device further includes a piezoelectric element for converting the stress into electric power. The electric power thus generated is conditioned for use in powering electrical device(s) , such as, for example, lighting, communications devices, battery rechargers, photography equipment and sonar transducers. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 1995
Accession Number
ADD017505

Entities

People

  • James De Marco

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alternating Current
  • Battery Chargers
  • Detectors
  • Direct Current
  • Divers
  • Diving
  • Electric Generators
  • Electric Power
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Electricity
  • Materials
  • Patents
  • Photography
  • Power
  • Sonar Transducers
  • Transducers
  • Underwater Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Marine Mammal Biology