Power generating apparatus

Abstract

A power generating apparatus is provided. The power generating apparatus includes a body portion having an inner volume, the body portion having an intake on one end of the body portion and an outlet on an opposing end. The power generating device also includes a rotor operatively coupled within the body portion, wherein the rotor comprises an aperture extending from one end to an opposing end. Further included is a coiled wire coupled within the body portion and around the rotor, wherein the rotor rotates with respect to the coiled wire. The power generating apparatus also includes magnets coupled to the rotor proximate the coiled wire and a fan blade coupled within the rotor. As air is moved through the power generating apparatus, the fan blades turn the rotor and the magnets. This rotation changes the magnetic field induced on the coiled wire and creates electricity in the coiled wire.

1 . A power generating apparatus comprising:
 a body portion having an inner volume, the body portion comprising an intake on one end of the body portion and an outlet on an opposing end of body portion;   a rotor operatively coupled within the body portion, wherein the rotor comprises an aperture extending from one end to an opposing end, such that the aperture is in fluid communication with the intake and outlet of the body portion;   a stator including coiled wire coupled within the body portion and around the rotor, wherein the rotor rotates with respect to the coiled wire;   magnets coupled to the rotor proximate the coiled wire; and   a plurality of helical fan blades coupled on outer edges directly to an inner surface of the rotor and extend along the length of the rotor, wherein inner edges of the plurality of helical fan blades extend into the aperture of the rotor and within the aperture of the rotor, the inner edges of the plurality of fan blades defining an opening that is coaxial with the aperture of the rotor, wherein:
 ram air is directed by the intake of the body portion through the aperture of the rotor, a portion of the ram air engaging the plurality of helical fan blades and the remaining portion flowing through the opening; 
 the plurality of helical fan blades rotate in response to the air travelling through the aperture of the rotor; 
 the rotor rotates in response to rotation of the at least two helical fan blades; 
 the magnets rotate in response to rotation of the rotor; and 
 the magnetic field changes in response to rotation of the magnets to create electricity in the coiled wire of the stator. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the intake comprises a Venturi form. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the aperture of the rotor is tapered, wherein the ram air traveling through the aperture accelerates. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an external component, wherein electricity generated in the coiled wires of the stator are directed to the external component. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising multiple power generating apparatuses. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , further comprising a junction box, wherein the electricity from each power generating apparatus is directed to the junction box. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , further comprising an external component, wherein electricity from the junction box is directed to the external component. 
     
     
         8 . A power generating apparatus comprising:
 a body portion having an inner volume, the body portion comprising an intake on one end of the body portion and an outlet on an opposing end of body portion, wherein the intake includes a Venturi form;   a rotor operatively coupled within the body portion, the rotor having an aperture extending therethough;   a stator comprising a coiled wire coupled in a stationary position within the body portion and around the rotor, wherein the rotor rotates with respect to the stator;   magnets coupled to the rotor proximate the coiled wire; and   multiple helical fan blades coupled on outer edges directly to the rotor and inner edges of the multiple helical fan blades extending into the aperture of the rotor and defining an opening coaxial with the aperture of the rotor, wherein ram air enters the intake and a portion of the ram air engages the multiple helical fan blades to rotate the rotor and a remaining portion of the ram air flows through the opening, wherein electricity is generated in response to rotation of the rotor with respect to the stator.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein aperture of the rotor extends from one end to an opposing end of the rotor, such that the aperture is in fluid communication with the intake and outlet of the body portion. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the multiple helical fan blades extend along the length of the rotor. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein ram air is directed by the intake of the body portion through the aperture of the rotor; the multiple helical fan blades rotate in response to the air travelling through the aperture of the rotor; the rotor rotates in response to rotation of the multiple helical fan blades; and the magnets rotate in response to rotation of the rotor. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the stator is coupled between rotating member and the rotor, wherein as ram air engages the multiple helical fan blades, the rotating member rotates around the stator and the rotor rotates within the stator. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising an external component, wherein electricity generated in the coiled wires of the stator are directed to the external component. 
     
     
         14 . A method of using a ram air power generating apparatus; the method comprising:
 directing ram air through an intake of a power generator, the power generator comprising:
 a body portion having an inner volume, the body portion comprising an intake on one end of the body portion and an outlet on an opposing end of body portion; 
 a rotor operatively coupled within the body portion, wherein the rotor comprises an aperture extending from one end to an opposing end, such that the aperture is in fluid communication with the intake and outlet of the body portion; 
 a stator including coiled wire coupled within the body portion and around the rotor, wherein the rotor rotates with respect to the coiled wire; 
 magnets coupled to the rotor proximate the coiled wire; and 
 a plurality of helical fan blades coupled on outer edges directly to an inner surface of the rotor and extend along the length of the rotor, wherein inner edges of the plurality of helical fan blades extend into the aperture of the rotor and within the aperture of the rotor, the inner edges of the plurality of fan blades defining an opening that is coaxial with the aperture of the rotor; 
   rotating a rotor in response to a portion of the ram air engaging the plurality of helical fan blades and a remaining portion of the ram air flowing through the opening;   rotating magnets coupled to the rotor and proximate a stator comprising a coiled wire coupled around the rotor in response to the air engaging the more than one helical fan blade, wherein the magnets rotate with respect to the coiled wire;   changing the magnetic field induced on the coiled wire; and   generating electricity in the coiled wire in response to changing the magnetic field induced on the coiled wire.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising directing power to an external component. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein directing power to the external component is one of directing electricity to a rechargeable battery, directing electricity to an engine, directing electricity to an electric motor, directing electricity to a manifold or directing electricity to any electric device on a vehicle that needs a supply of electricity to operate. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising coupling the power generator to a vehicle. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising generating ram air in response to operating the vehicle.