Patent ID: 8994198
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: F03G,H02K

Abstract:
1. An energy generating system, comprising: a door attached to a structure, wherein the structure is a wall or a door frame, by a hinge; a flexible member having a first end connected to the door at or near a point of greatest sweep of the door; a generator mounted to the structure, the generator adapted to provide generated electricity integrated into the structure; and an engagement device coupled to the generator and interfaced with the flexible member, the engagement device operable to provide an input rotation to the generator when the flexible member is pulled in a first direction; wherein the generator further comprises a flywheel configured to continue turning and allowing generation of electricity during periods where the flexible member is motionless or moved in a second direction, wherein an angle of the flexible member relative to the structure changes with a sweep of the door as the flexible member is pulled in the first direction.