An apparatus for converting vibration energy into electric power is provided,
in which vibration of a power source is transmitted to a power-generating coil
14, and is then transmitted to an iron core 20 via helical compression
springs 26 and 28, thereby causing relative movement between the
iron core 20 and the power-generating coil 14 due to inertia, resulting
in a change in the magnetic field. An electromotive force is thus generated due
to electromagnetic induction, thereby causing a current to flow to an electric
wire material 18. Specifically, use of vibration of the power source as
energy for power generation can achieve efficient use of energy. The acquisition
of electric energy by the power generation may also lead to mitigation of the vibration.