Patent ID: 7042113
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: H02K,H02P

Abstract:
1. A hydroelectric generator for use with moving water, comprising: a support configured to secure the hydroelectric generator with respect to the moving water; a fixed axle coupled to the support; a transmission axle coupled to the support via a coupling device and in parallel to the fixed axle; a first mechanical transmission system configured to orbit the transmission axle about the fixed axle; a second mechanical transmission system configured to spin the transmission axle; and a third mechanical transmission system configured to drive a first driven member of a device for generating electricity; wherein the first mechanical transmission system comprises: a drum rotatably coupled to the fixed axle, wherein the transmission axle is rotatably mounted within the drum; and a plurality of paddles depending from the drum and configured to receive a force applied by the moving water to cause the drum and the transmission axle to orbit about the fixed axle; wherein the second mechanical transmission system comprises a sun gear coupled to the fixed axle for engaging a pinion gear coupled to the transmission axle; and wherein the third mechanical transmission system comprises a gear coupled to the transmission axle that engages a gear configured to drive the first driven member of the device for generating electricity.