6. WHY RACK-PINION MECHANISM?
Crank-shafts are required to be mounted on bearings which creates balancing
problem leading to mechanical vibrations which in turn damage the bearings.
Rack-Pinion assembly gives good mounting convenience .
Maximum gear losses– 3 to 5%
Efficiency– 95%.
7. ALTERNATOR
An Electric Generator is a machine which is
used for converting mechanical energy to
electrical energy.
The output of alternator is used to light the
street lights and is rectified and is stored in
batteries.
9. MERITS AND USES
LOW BUDGET ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION.
LESS FLOOR AREA.
NO OBSTRUCTION TO TRAFFIC.
EASY MAINTAINENCE.
SUITABLE AT PARKING OF MULTIPLEXES, MALLS, TOLLBOOTHS, SIGNALS.
CAN BE USED FOR CHARGING BATTERIES & USING THEM TO LIGHT UP
STREET LIGHTS.
19. FUTURE SCOPE
Such speed breakers can be designed for heavy vehicles, thus increasing input
torque and ultimately output of generator.
More suitable and compact mechanism to enhance efficiency.