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So instead of using a crane, I think you could make something similar to the chain that pulls a roller coaster up. So you would have a tall vertical tower and
by sbradford26 8y ago
So instead of using a crane, I think you could make something similar to the chain that pulls a roller coaster up.
So you would have a tall vertical tower and at the bottom it transitions to a horizontal conveyor belt. Each of the drums are attached to the chain that is connected to the motor. When you run the motor is pulls the barrels from the horizontal conveyor and up into the tower. Then when you need power you let the barrels fall and spin the motor, and collect on the horizontal conveyor.
Still not saying it is a practical battery, just seems more reasonable than using a crane.
- t0mbstone 8y agoI'm pretty sure they just used a crane to prove the concept. It would be pretty dumb for them to use a bunch of expensive cranes for a permanent installation. I have to say, though, I think you might be onto something with your horizontal/angled conveyor idea. I would be worried about the energy lost to friction, though? The nice thing about a straight up/down solution is that it doesn't have that problem.
- sbradford26 8y agoDefinitely would have a good amount of friction losses, the issue I have ran into is that I am not sure how you would raise blocks and add them to a stack with low friction.