Modeling and Analysis of a Hydraulic Energy-Harvesting Shock Absorber

Figure 7

Key components of the energy-harvesting shock absorber system: (1) hydraulic cylinder, (2, 4) check valves, (3) hose, (5) hydraulic excitation platform, (6) accumulator, (7) hydraulic motor, (8) coupling, (9) three-phase alternator, (10) rectifier, (11) sliding rheostat, (A) force transductor, (B) pressure transductor, and (C) voltage transductor.