Abstract
Devices, methods, and systems for electrostatic machines which can act as both an electric motor, converting electrical energy to mechanical energy, and an electric generator, converting mechanical energy to electrical energy, are described. In some embodiments, a spring positioned between two oppositely charged plates may be used as an electric motor and/or electric generator.
Original language | American English |
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Patent number | 11,522,469 B2 |
Filing date | 6/12/22 |
State | Published - 2022 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/PT-4B00-84754
Keywords
- electrically conductive
- non-Newtonian fluid
- voltage source