Abstract:
A power generator which generates power using the force of air rising in water. A plurality of containers are connected to a chain which in turn is connected to two gears. An air compressor produces air bubbles to be released into the containers which rotate to the surface of the water around the chain. The rotating containers cause the chain to rotate two gears which transforms rotational energy into electrical energy by a generator.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to power generators and, more particularly, to a device for generating power using the force of air rising in water. The invention includes a plurality of containers connected to a chain. The chain is connected around two gears. An air producing apparatus produces bubbles that are trapped under the containers, thereby forcing the container towards the surface of the water. The containers cause the chain to rotate two gears. The rotational energy is transformed into electrical energy by a generator attached to at least one of the gears. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     Numerous other types of generators, air producing apparatuses, and conveyors exist in the prior art. While these systems may be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafter described. 
     SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to power generators and, more particularly, to a device for generating power using the force of air rising in water. The invention includes a plurality of containers connected to a chain. The chain is connected around two gears. An air producing apparatus produces bubbles that are trapped under the containers, thereby forcing the container towards the surface of the water. The containers cause the chain to rotate two gears. The rotational energy is transformed into electrical energy by a generator attached to at least one of the gears. 
     A primary object of the present invention is to provide a power generator that overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a power generator having a frame and barrier for preventing life form entry into the mechanism. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a power generator wherein said frame form structure for attaching components thereto. 
     Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a power generator that harnesses the power of air rising in water. 
     A further object of the present invention is to provide a power generator including an underwater air compressor for producing air bubbles. 
     A yet further object of the present invention is to provide a power generator wherein said air compressor has an air line extending above the water line. 
     An additional object of the present invention is to provide a power generator wherein said air compressor has a remote control for engaging and disengaging said compressor 
     Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a power generator including underwater containers for trapping rising air. 
     Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a power generator including a chain connected to the underwater containers for rotating two gears. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a power generator whereby the rotational energy generated by the gears is converted to electricity by a generator attached to at least one of the gears. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a power generator that effectively and efficiently generates electricity. 
     Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a power generator that is inexpensive to manufacture and use. 
     Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds. 
     The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a power generator for harnessing the power of air rising in water in order to generate electricity. The underwater generator may be used in an ocean, lake, man-made reservoir, or any other deep body of water. Preferably, two devices drive the power generator: an aerating device, or “air web,” and an air bubble capturing device, or “generator device.” The air bubbles are produced directly under the container, thereby efficiently harnessing the power of air rising in water. A generator transforms the rotational energy of at least one of the gears into electrical energy. 
     The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. 
     The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES 
       In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: 
         FIG. 1  is an illustrative view of the power generator of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is an illustrative view of the power generator of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is the power generator enclosed. 
         FIG. 4  is the air web of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is an enlarged view of the air valve closed. 
         FIG. 6  is an enlarged view of the air valve open. 
         FIG. 7  is an enlarged top view of the power generator of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is an enlarged alternate bottom view of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCED NUMERALS 
     Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the Figures illustrate the power generator of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing Figures.
           10  power generator of the present invention     12  air web     14  generator device     16  water column     18  water column bed     20  air compressor     22  air compressor power     24  air compressor air supply     26  air pipe     28  frame     30  frame connector     32  air container     34  air container opening     36  sprocket gear     38  air container connecting structure     40  compressed air     42  air valve     44  air valve pipe     46  air valve pipe apertures     48  seat     50  trigger button arm     52  pivot pin     54  roller     56  spring rod     58  spring     60  spring rod pivot pin     62  spring supporter     64  trigger     66  pivot pin     68  generator     70  sprocket     72  sprocket chain     74  support     76  motor chain     78  power output     80  enclosure of 10     82 . sprocket     84  generator gear       

     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and several variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments, practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to appended claims. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , shown is an illustrative view of the power generator of the present invention. The present invention provides air web  12  powering generator device  14  within a column of water  16  to generate electrical output  78  to a remote location for storage or use. Air web  12  comprises compressor  20  having power  22  and air source  24  for generating compressed air that is fed through air pipes  26  to frame  32  supported air valves  42  that regulate the release of the compressed air into air valve pipe  44  and air valve pipe apertures  46 , where then the air bubbles are captured within air containers  32 . Air container  32  has air container connecting structure  38  attached to chain  72  mounted on frame support  74  sprockets  70 . The air bubbles filling air containers  32  cause chain  72  to rotate about sprocket  70  which is connected to generator  68  by motor chain  76 . As the air containers pass over sprocket  70  the air is released into the atmosphere and the empty air containers are returned to air web  12  in a continuous cycle. 
     Referring to  FIG. 2 , shown is an illustrative view of the power generator of the present invention. The present invention provides a plurality of air pipes  26  connected to a respective plurality of air valves  42  supplying air to a plurality of air containers driving chain  72 , sprocket  70  and motor chain  76  for generating power through generator  68 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 3 , shown is the power generator enclosed. The present invention provides that the power generator  10  comprising the air web  12  and generator device  14  can be contained within an enclosure  80  to prevent contamination of the device from debris or aquatic life. 
     Referring to  FIG. 4 , shown is the air web of the present invention. Air web  12  comprises air compressor  20  generating compressed air that is channeled through air pipes  26  to support frame  28  air valves  42 , which releases the air into air valve pipes  44  and air valve pipe apertures  46  where then the air bubbles rise into the air containers  32  thereby driving the generator device  14  to produce electricity. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 5 and 6 , shown are enlarged views of an air valve. 
     As aforementioned compressor  20  generates compressed air  40  that is channeled by air pipes  26  to a respective air valve  42  that controls the release of the air into air valve pipe  44  and apertures  46 . In the closed position as shown in  FIG. 5 , trigger button arm  50  having trigger  64  and roller  54  on respective ends is held to seat  48  by spring pressure generated upon trigger button arm by spring  58  mounted on spring rod  56  having pivot pins  60 ,  66 . In  FIG. 6 , an air container  32  moves upward engaging roller  54  that pivots off of seat  48  compressing spring  58  and opening trigger  64  that releases compressed air through air valve pipe  44  and air valve pipe apertures  46 , which will pass into air container  32 . When the air container has moved past the pivoted roller  54 , spring  58  moves trigger button arm  50  back to seat  48  shutting off the air. 
     Referring to  FIG. 7 , shown is an enlarged top view of the power generator of the present invention. The air bubbles within air containers  32  cause chain  72  to rotate about sprocket  70  which is connected to generator  68  by motor chain  76 . As the air containers pass over sprocket  70  the air is released into the atmosphere and the empty air containers are returned to air web  12  in a continuous cycle. 
     Referring to  FIG. 8 , shown is an enlarged alternate bottom view of the present invention. The present invention provides that a second generator  68  can be attached to the bottom sprocket  70  having sprocket gear  36  and generator gear  84  with a motor chain extending therebetween. 
     While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. 
     Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.