CPC H02N 2/186 (2013.01) [B65D 19/0095 (2013.01); B65D 19/38 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00029 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00034 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00129 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00273 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00293 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00323 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00333 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00378 (2013.01); B65D 2519/00736 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An apparatus for a piezoelectric generator structure, the apparatus comprising:
the piezoelectric generator structure disposed between an upper platform and a lower platform, wherein the piezoelectric generator structure includes a lower piezoelectric pad, an upper piezoelectric pad, and a connecting shaft;
the lower piezoelectric pad mechanically and electrically coupled to the upper piezoelectric pad via the connecting shaft, wherein the lower piezoelectric pad is configured to compress under a downward motion of the upper platform during a compression movement due to an additional load being applied to an existing load on a top surface of the upper platform, wherein the lower piezoelectric pad produces a first voltage due to the compression movement;
the upper piezoelectric pad configured to compress under an upward motion of the upper platform during a rebound movement of the upper platform, wherein the upper piezoelectric pad produces a second voltage due to the rebound movement; and
the generator structure configured to provide the first voltage and the second voltage to an electrically coupled power storage unit.
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