What are the functions of elastic storage device using spiral spring?
The principal functions of elastic storage device using spiral spring are energy storage and transfer in space and time. Elastic energy storage using spiral spring can realize the balance between energy supply and demand in many applications.
What is the free release of stored energy in a spiral spring?
The free release of stored energy in a spiral spring is spontaneous, during which the stored energy can be released completely in a very short time and the output speed and torque change rapidly.
What is the future of elastic energy storage technology?
Future researches and developments on elastic energy storage technology can focus on new materials and structures, the mechanical properties and structural dynamics analyses, design and control for new functions.
How does a spiral spring control mechanism work?
By adjusting the motion frequency of the speed control mechanisms, the output speed and energy release rate can be controlled. Thus, the combination of a spiral spring device and a speed control mechanism provides uniform output for elastic energy storage.
What is spiral spring energy storage?
Spiral spring energy storage harvests and stores random mechanical energy. Harvesting and storing energy is a key problem in some applications. Elastic energy storage technology has the advantages of wide-sources, simple structural principle, renewability, high effectiveness and environmental-friendliness.
Can elastic energy storage technology be combined with other energy conversion approaches?
Elastic energy storage technology could also be combined with other energy conversion approaches based on the electromagnetic, piezoelectric principle which can present unique advantages and realize the multidisciplinary integration , , .
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