ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

USING FOOT STEP

Introduction
POWER CRISIS is being one of the major topics to be
discussed. The possible solution for this is to provide
considerable amount of power using adaptable renewable
resources. Among these resources, human population is the
only abundant and perennial resource that has not been
utilized.
we have presented the idea to utilize human
locomotion power to produce electricity and also we
have designed a method named POWER PRODUCING
PLATFORM, a large scale project that consists of
number of similar mechanical setups under a special
flooring system.
Description
For this project the conversion of the force energy in to electrical
energy. The control mechanism carries the rack & pinion, D.C
generator, battery and inverter control. We have discussed the
various applications and further extension also. So this project is
implemented to all road , the power generation is very high. The
initial cost of this arrangement is high.

Block Diagram
Working Principle
The complete diagram of the foot step power generation is given
below. Only one step is inclined in certain small angle which is used to
generate the power. The pushing power is converted into electrical
energy by proper driving arrangement.
The rack & pinion, spring arrangement is fixed at the inclined step.
The spring is used to return the inclined step in same position by
releasing the load. The pinion shaft is connected to the supporter by
end bearings .

The larger sprocket also coupled with the pinion shaft,
so that it is running the same speed of pinion. The larger
sprocket is coupled to the small cycle sprocket with the
help of chain (cycle).
This larger sprocket is used to transfer the rotation
force to the smaller sprocket. The smaller sprocket is
running same direction for the forward and reverse
direction of rotational movement of the larger sprocket.
This action locks like a cycle pedaling action.
PRINCIPLE:

This setup works on the principle of converting the linear
motion due to pressure of foot steps into rotary motion. This
rotary motion is utilized to rotate a power generating device
(dynamo or Sanyo coil).
The power generated is stored using dry battery. The
amount of rotation depends upon the weight of the person
walking over the platform and the tension of the spring used.
Depending upon the power generator used, the power
output can be increased.

WORKING:

When people walk on the floor, the floor press on the
mechanical setup. The setup depresses due to the spring
action and pulls the lever assembly which rotates one of the
freewheel bearing fitted to the shaft.
The shaft then rotates the large pulley which is connected
to the smaller pulley through a V-belt. This smaller pulley acts
as a reducer which provides more rotations corresponding to
one rotation of the large pulley. This smaller pulley coupled
with the dynamo (or sanyo coil), a device that converts the
energy of motion into electric current and power is obtained.

HARDWARE COMPONENTS

MOTORS
7805 REGULATOR
RESISTORS
CAPACITORS
BATTERY
CHAIN
SPROCKET
INVERTER

RESISTOR is a heat-dissipating element and in the electronic
circuits it is mostly used for either controlling the current in the
circuit or developing a voltage drop across it, which could be
utilized for many applications.
DC MOTOR is a mechanically commutated electric motor
powered from direct current(DC). The stator is stationary in
space by definition and therefore so is its current.
CAPACITORS
The fundamental relation for the
capacitance between two flat plates
separated by a dielectric material is given by:-
C=0.08854KA/D
Where: -
C= capacitance in pf.
K= dielectric constant
A=Area per plate in square cm.
D=Distance between two plates in cm
BATTERY is a device that converts chemical energy directly to
electrical energy It consists of a number of voltaic cells; each voltaic
cell consists of two half-cells connected in series by a conductive
electrolyte containing anions and cations.

CHAIN is a series of connected links which are typically made
of metal. A chain may consist of two or more links. Chains have
a surprising number of parts. The roller turns freely on the
bushing, which is attached on each end to the inner plate.
SPROCKET:


A sprocket or sprocket-wheel is a profiled wheel with
teeth, cogs, or even sprockets that mesh with a chain,
track or other perforated or indented material. The name
'sprocket' applies generally to any wheel upon which are
radial projections that engage a chain passing over it. It is
distinguished from a gear in that sprockets are never
meshed together directly, and differs from a pulley in that
sprockets have teeth and pulleys are smooth.

POWER INVERTER, or INVERTER, is an electrical power converter that
canghes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC);the converted AC
can be at any required voltage and frequency with the use of
appropriate transformers, switching, and control circuits.

ADVANTAGES:

Highly efficient in more crowded places.

Conclusion
This technology would facilitate the future creation of new
urban landscapes, athletic fields with a spectator area, music
halls, theaters, nightclubs and a large gathering space for
rallies, demonstrations and celebrations, railway stations, bus
stands, subways, airports etc. like capable of harnessing
human locomotion for electricity generation.