YoGen hand powered charger

Easy Energy has introduced YoGen®, a fully-sustainable, handheld charging device which uses human energy to create power to charge small devices.

 

The company claims that YoGen® can produce a previously unmatched level of charging power when driven by the repeated pulling of a cord, similar to the motion of a Yo-Yo, and that the YoGen® represents a break-though in hand-powered chargers by offering an industry leading ratio of power output to input effort. Its ergonomic design allows for extended charging effort with minimal operator fatigue. The slim pocket-sized electric charger weighs 98grams and is contained in a solid grip, break-resistant housing and will have many uses from travel, camping and hiking to survival kits.

 

 

 

When the YoGen's® T-handle is repeatedly pulled by the user, an internal alternator spins continuously, generating power to recharge the batteries of everything from cell phones, iPods, PDAs and MP3s to Gameboys, GPS units, cameras and other devices. The alternator interfaces with an energy-efficient electronic stabilizer and transmission to transfer linear kinetic energy through a patch cord from the unit to the electronic device.

 

Easy Energy is also working on the YoGen MaxT which is designed to be foot operated by pressing down on a self-returning pedal and to charge larger devices, primarily notebook and laptop computers. When not in use, the YoGen MaxT folds up into a compact book sized package.

 

It is estimated that YoGen will be available from mid November 2009.

 

Credit Easy Energy Inc

 

For more attend: Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2009 

 

Also read: Energy Harvesting and Storage for Electronic Devices 2009-2019