GRAVITATIONAL ACCUMULATOR Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to power engineering making it possible to solve the problem of power supply of vital civil and military objects under unforeseen and emergency situations. Proposed gravitational accumulator with weight drive has bearing structure in form of lifting and transportation mechanism containing rectangular frame with wheels to move along guide secured on vertical supports in longitudinal direction, truck on wheels to move along frame guides in cross direction, pulley block with chain sprockets and two holders, namely, upper one on which chain is secured coupling the holders, and lower one furnished with hook to suspend weights, reduction gear mechanically coupled with pulley block, brake, reverse mechanism, automatic stepless mechanism, for instance, V-belt variable-speed drive, generator, motor, set of weights and container for free end of chain. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 2 dwg