LUGGAGE
A Research Paper Submitted as Partial Fulfillment of
Research IV
Jhasel A. Amorcillo
Aaron Marc B. Baril
Alan Louise P. Bualat
Jessa Tresha Marie B. Beloy
Monique Loreen T. Cañacao
Je Ann P. Gumapit
Adrian G. Lumasag
Lea Marie D. Luzano
Kristlyner B. Santiago
RESEARCHERS
The device was created by recycling a 5V brushless motor that will serve as a
pulley in setting the motor in motion. Wires were used in transporting the electricity
generated. A multi-tester was used in measuring the current and voltage. The tests
conducted on testing the device are measuring the Minimum and Actual Minimum
Speed. The calculation of power produced is also conducted.
The results implied that the overall average minimum speed for the DC Power-
generating Luggage to charge continuously within 10m is 3.9m/s. Within 15 meters, the
speed obtained is 1.52 m/s. Lastly, within a 20-meter distance the average minimum
speed obtained is 2.52 m/s. All of these, can charge the power bank continuously up to
25%. The actual minimum average speed needed to supply energy to the power bank is
0.83 m/s at 14.03 seconds. The Researchers also found out that the current produced is
1mA and the voltage is up to 5V. Thus, the power generated by the device is 5 watts.
After the testing, the Researchers concluded that within a distance of 10, 15, 20
meters, it could continuously charge the power bank up to 25%. And in 0.83 m/s it could
be enough to supply energy. The power generated is 5 watts that is enough to charge a
power bank.
Definition of Terms
Operational Definition
Power- is the range of how much amount of power was generated by the luggage.
Mechanism- a device used to help the motor to turn and generate electricity.
Brushless Motor- a device used to generate electricity while the wheel is spinning.
Conceptual Definition
Power-work done or energy transferred per unit of time. (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
Brushless motor- BLDC motors lack brushes. But their design differences are bit more
sophisticated. A BLDC motor mounts its permanent magnets, usually four or more,
USB Port-a type of serial port for connecting peripheral devices in a system. (Merriam
Webster Dictionary)
Acknowledgements
Innovations are always made with the combined efforts of those who helped behind the
success. That’s why, the Researchers would like to thank the following:
First and foremost, we would like to thank the God Almighty, for giving us guidance to
To the Researchers’ Parents whom supported us not only moral support but also
financially. We would like also for trusting us whenever we attend group meetings even
To our Mentor, Mrs. Rea Malou Saren for giving us advices and tips on how to be a
better Researcher.
To our Panelists, Mr. Jovivre Babol, Mrs. Renalyn Villaraiz and Engr. Dhea Roselle
Balaga for giving us tips and critics on how to make our Research Paper better.
We would also like to thank Ernie Santiago and Daryl Jake Gomez for helping us in
making the device. And for giving us tips and instructions on conducting the study.
To everyone, who had taken part in helping the Researchers behind their success, we
- The Researchers -
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Abstract ii
Definition of terms iii
Acknowledgements iv
Table of Contents v
List of Tables vii
List of Figures viii
CHAPTER PAGE
I Introduction
II Methodology
Collection of materials 7
Data Analysis 10
III. Results and Discussions 13-16
IV. Conclusion and Recommendations
Conclusions 18
Recommendations 18
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
LIST OF TABLES
TITLE PAGE
Table 1. The Minimum Speed that can generate continuous charging at 10 meters 13
Table 2. The Minimum Speed that can generate continuous charging at 15 meters 13
Table 3. The Minimum Speed that can generate continuous charging at 20 meters 13
Table 4. The Actual Minimum Speed that can produce electricity 15-16
Table 3. Calculating Power generated 16
LIST OF FIGURES
TITLE PAGE
Figure 1. Assembled mechanism of the brushless motor/power-generator 8
Chapter I
Introduction
Electricity is one of the most important blessings that science has given to mankind. It
has also become a part of modern life and one cannot think of a world without it. Electricity
has many uses in our day to day life. It is used for lighting rooms, working fans and
domestic appliances like using electric stoves, A/C and more (Lekshmis, 2010).
All these gives comfort to people. In factories, large machines are worked with the help
of electricity. Essential items like food, cloth, paper and many other things are the product
Travelling bags had evolved through the years. Before, proper travel required a hefty
trunk built of wood, leather, and often a heavy iron base. The best trunks were waterproofed
with canvas or tree sap, as steamships were a reigning mode of travel. Without this
protection, a suitcase in the hold of a heaving, leaky ship would probably have been wet
within a few hours, and crushed by sliding trunks within a few more (Gross, 2014).
Travelers nowadays are adventurous and prefer to travel freely and completely empty-
Travelers tend to bring many bags to store their things towards their destinations whether
they like it or not. But the hassle of charging of devices before traveling will also remain
constant.
In line with this, the researchers came up of an upgrade towards the luggage that will
produce electricity while strolling. Instead of wasting energy expended during strolling
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your luggage at the same time it can charge your power bank. A DC Power-generating
Luggage is a type of a portable device that can be used in a place where there is no
electricity like far from the city. This can charge some gadgets or devices by pulling the
luggage, it generates electrical energy that is caused by the rotation of wheels. The
Objectives
1. Determine the minimum speed at 10, 15, 20 meters, that the luggage travels,
2. Determine the actual minimum speed, that the luggage travels, enough to supply
energy.
smartphones and power banks. This study also benefits the following sectors:
To Travelers, that are always on a rush and they tend to forget things like charging their
phones which is essential for their trip. In short, the hassle of charging before a trip remains
constant. With this study, it utilizes the energy expended while strolling converting it to
In a way, it can also help travelers to solve their problems about their uncharged phones
and/or power banks. Also, it is useful when they are on a place that is from civilization like
Society may benefit in our research in a way that they can make an alternative power
source that can assist them when they experience blackout, which is common nowadays.
The people in the society may also benefit in this research as it is able to help them lessen
The product of this research also benefit parents since this study aims to charge the
smartphones and power banks, using an alternative source, which will decrease the amount
of consumption of electricity to their household. Because in this study, they can get easily
get access to it and can also develop new innovations in relating with our study.
To the present and future researchers, for which they can propose new set of ideas and
innovations that could create a new evolution of alternative power source that is hassle-
This study aimed to develop a DC Power Generating Luggage. The 10050.mAh power
bank was utilized in order to test the minimum and actual minimum speed of the luggage
to charge continuously or enough to supply energy. The testing of the device were only
limited on smooth plain surface. Only a two-wheeled luggage is used for this study. The
device were intended for charging only the power bank that require small quantity of
electricity. Cellphones are not advisable for charging in this device because the current or
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Travelling is common since Christ was born. Travelers move from one place to
another, bringing stuffs they only need. Nowadays, global travelers are interested in a
amenities. Travelers want to stay at a hotel that offers familiarity and convenient
amenities that would make for a relaxing and stress-free stay. With a new wave of young
travelers coming into the scene, we are now seeing more priority placed
on community. Young travelers want to feel at home and feel connected with other
guests and the hotel staff. They want to become part of the experience. Travelers do not
want guest experience and want to feel like they are in a corporate setting but rather feel
Electricity is one of the most important blessings that science has given to
mankind. It has also become a part of modern life and one cannot think of a world
without it. Electricity has many uses in our day to day life. It is used for lighting rooms,
working fans and domestic appliances like using electric stoves, A/C and more. All these
provide comfort to people. In factories, large machines are worked with the help of
electricity. Essential items like food, cloth, paper and many other things are the product
We use electricity virtually every minute of every day. We use electricity in our
and communication have been revolutionized by it. Electric trains and battery cars are
quick means of travel. Electricity also provides means of amusement, radio, television and
cinema, which are the most popular forms of entertainment, are the result of electricity.
Modern equipment like computers and robots has also been developed because of
electricity. Electricity plays a pivotal role in the fields of medicines and surgery too, such
as X-ray, ECG. The use of electricity is increasing day by day (Lekshmi, 2010).
direct current electricity. This energy conversion is based on the principle of production of
dynamically induced emf. This article outlines basic construction and working of a DC
generator (Daware,2013).
and vice versa is also possible. Thus, a DC generator or a DC motor can be broadly
termed as a DC machine. These basic constructional details are also valid for
The principle behind the internal working of both a brushless DC motor and a
brushed DC motor are essentially the same. When the motor windings become
energized, a temporary magnetic field is created that repels (and/or attracts) against
permanent magnets. This force is converted into shaft rotation, which allows the motor
Brushes inside electric motors are used to deliver current to the motor windings
through commutator contacts. Brushless motors have none of these current carrying
commutators. The field inside a brushless motor is switched via an amplifier triggered by
a commutating device, such as an optical encoder. Windings are on the rotor (Rotating
part of motor) for brush motors and on the stator (stationary part of motor) for brushless
motors (Jim, 2014).
Luggage is a bag and suitcases that a person carries when travelling. The suitcase
as we know it today hardly existed. In Verne's day, proper travel required a hefty trunk
built of wood, leather, and often a heavy iron base. The best trunks were waterproofed
with canvas or tree sap, as steamships were a reigning mode of travel. Without this
protection, a suitcase in the hold of a heaving, leaky ship would probably have been wet
within a few hours, and crushed by sliding trunks within a few more. (Jim, 2014).
Chapter II
Methodology
Collection of materials
Different materials will be used in conducting this study. Instruments will be also
instruments used.
The researcher’s safety should be also prioritized. Use working gloves to avoid
damage to take contact on your hands. Maintain carefulness to avoid harm on your body.
If all materials are all ready, proceed to the making of the power generator.
The assembling of the power generator starts with a 5V brushless motor, since the
required voltage for power banks is only 5V. A recycled mechanism will be used in setting
the brushless motor into motion. Using set of gears and a rubber belt that will act as an
instrument that lets the brushless motor produce electricity. The motor’s pulley will have
a circular motion if the wheel of the luggage will spin. Its purpose is for the bronze inside
First, the researchers placed the gear from the mechanism be in contact with the
wheels of the Luggage. The mechanism’s metal frame was attached to lower portion of the
Luggage by putting a screw on the power generator. The researcher made sure that the
rubber belt and its gears be in contact directly to the Luggage’s wheels so that while they
are spinning the motor will also spin and generates electricity afterwards. Thus, converting
. In connecting the brushless motor to the USB Port, wires will be used in
transporting the electricity generated. The lower portion of the Luggage was holed so that
the wires will be inside the Bag itself. And to secure the safety of being tangled or
stepped on the outside. Then, the wires were connected to the USB Port with a larger
and Soldering Gun were also used in connecting the wires to the capacitor and the USB
Testing
Determining the minimum speed at given distances, that the luggage travels, enough to
pulled the luggage using their hands to determine the minimum speed that the system can
charge the USB post-charged Power Banks with a distance of 10,15,20 m measured by a
meter tape. All of these are replicated into three trials. The LED indicator of the power
bank would serve as a signal that the power bank is charging. A stop watch was used in
measuring the time that Luggage travelled in a given distance. After testing, the speed was
calculated by the formula of speed (v=d/t). The method was replicated in three trials.
Determining the actual minimum speed, that the luggage travels, enough to supply energy.
The luggage was pulled by the researcher to measure the actual speed that could start
charging the power bank. The Researchers observed the power bank’s LED indicator so
that they could know if it is already charging. A USB connector was connected from the
USB port to the input portion of the power bank to produce charging. During testing, the
researcher measured the distance by a meter tape and measure the time with a stopwatch.
Then the Researchers calculated the speed. These were all done in three trials.
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The Researchers measured the voltage and current by using a multi-tester. Alligator wires
were attached in contact with the positive and negative terminal near the USB hub. When
the voltage and current is measured. The Researchers proceeded in calculating the power
Data Analysis
Speed
v=d/t
d=distance
t=time
Σx
Mean : 𝑥̅ = n
Calculation of Power
P= (I) (V)
I=Current
V=Voltage
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Legend:
25% 75%
50% 100%/Complete
Waste Disposal
Recovery Facility). They were segregated properly by the researchers in their respective
bins.
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Collection of Testing
Materials
Determining the minimum speed at given
continuously.
Assembling the
Power-generator Determining the actual minimum speed,
energy.
Installing the
brushless motor
to the Luggage
Data Analysis
Connecting the
brushless motor to
the USB Port
Waste Disposal
Chapter III
Results and Discussions
Table 1 shows the minimum speed of the Luggage that can generate continuous
device that can generate continuous charging while strolling. According to the definition,
speed is the rate of which an object moves was measured in given distances.
Table 1. The Minimum Speed that can generate continuous charging at 10 meters.
Table 1 shows the minimum speed within 10-meter distance. It shows that in trial
1 the speed obtained is 0.77 m/s. In trial 2 the speed obtained is 1.49 m/s. Also, in trial 3,
the speed obtained is 1.64 m/s. And the Average Minimum Speed is 3.9 m/s. In line with
these, it implied that the average minimum speed that the DC Power-generating Luggage
Table 2. The Minimum Speed that can generate continuous charging at 15 meters.
1 15 12.91 1.16
2 15 9.31 1.61
3 15 8.32 1.80
Luggage within 20 meters. In trial 1 the minimum speed obtained is 1.16 m/s. And in trial
2, the minimum speed obtained is 1.61 m/s. In trail 3, the speed obtained is 1.80 m/s.
Finally, the average minimum speed obtained is 1.52 m/s. These implied, that the
minimum speed travelled by the within 20 meters can generate charging up to 25%.
Table 3. The Minimum Speed that can generate continuous charging at 20 meters.
Luggage within 20 meters. In trial 1 the minimum speed obtained is 2.40 m/s. And in trial
2, the minimum speed obtained is 2.13 m/s. In trail 3, the speed obtained is 3.03 m/s.
Finally, the average minimum speed obtained is 2.52 m/s. These implied, that the
minimum speed travelled by the within 20 meters can generate charging up to 25%.
Based on the table above, distance, time and speed is needed to be measured in
ensuring that the Luggage can generate electricity. The obtained average of distance is
5.41 meters. Also, the obtained average of time is 14.03 seconds. Thus the calculated
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Table 3 shows the calculation of the power produced. It was calculated by the
formula of power which is obtained multiplying the current and the voltage produced
using a multi-tester. The current is 1mA since the diode used was also 1mA. The voltage
produced is 5V because the motor used can only charge up to 5V. Thus, the range of the
voltage output is from 0V to 5V. Based on the calculations above, it implies that the DC
power Luggage produces 5 watts of power. Which is enough to charge small devices like
power banks.
Chapter IV
Conclusions
The making of the DC Power-generating Luggage was done at San Vicente Alto,
Oroquieta City. The device undergone multiple tests that the Researchers conducted. The
result of the average minimum speed within a 10-meter distance, enough to charge the
powerbank continuously is 3.9 m/s. The average minimum speed in a 15-meter distance
is 1.52 m/s and within a 20-meter distance is 2.52 m/s. All of these can charge the power
bank up to 25%. The results also implies that the greater the force and speed exerted the
Luggage is 5V that is enough to charge power banks. The Current was also measured by
the Researchers and it showed that it produces a current of 1mA. Thus, using it for
Recommendations
2. Conduct a test about the possible weight that can be placed inside that could help
in producing electricity.
4. Conduct a test on the DC Power-generating Luggage that can charge the power
bank fully.
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Collection of Materials
Assembling the Power Generator