Unbalanced gyroscopic apparatus for producing unidirectional thrust
    31.
    发明授权
    Unbalanced gyroscopic apparatus for producing unidirectional thrust 失效
    用于产生单向推力的不平衡陀螺仪

    公开(公告)号:US06745980B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-08

    申请号:US10176259

    申请日:2002-06-20

    Abstract: An unbalanced gyroscopic apparatus is disclosed for producing unidirectional thrust without having to interact with an external gas, liquid, or solid mass. The technique is based on the controlled transitions of an unbalanced spinning mass between two stable unbalanced weight states resulting in a net unidirectional thrust at the spin axis. In one existing embodiment, an apparatus with an attached body can be propelled up a planar incline “sliding” uphill against terrestrial gravity. In another embodiment, multiple pairs of synchronized and mirror-image, unbalanced gyroscopic assemblies are combined as one apparatus and attached to a body with the potential to propel it in any direction, including defeating gravity completely without interaction with gas, liquid, or solid mass or without use of propellants.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生单向推力而不必与外部气体,液体或固体物质相互作用的不平衡陀螺仪装置。 该技术基于在两个稳定的不平衡重量状态之间的不平衡纺丝质量的受控过渡,导致在旋转轴线处的单向单向推力。 在一个现有实施例中,具有附接体的装置可以向上倾斜地平面倾斜地“滑动”地抵抗陆地重力。 在另一个实施例中,多对同步和镜像不平衡陀螺仪组合作为一个装置并且附接到具有在任何方向上推进它的潜力的主体,包括完全地击倒重力而不与气体,液体或固体质量相互作用 或不使用推进剂。

    Apparatus for producing a force
    32.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for producing a force 失效
    用于产生力的装置

    公开(公告)号:US4712439A

    公开(公告)日:1987-12-15

    申请号:US832235

    申请日:1986-02-24

    Applicant: Henry North

    Inventor: Henry North

    Abstract: Apparatus for producing a propulsion force comprises a pair of counter-rotating externally geared flywheels which are mounted on shafts for rotation in a housing and are balanced for high speed rotation. Each flywheel carries a mass slideable thereon in a radial slot but constrained to rotate angularly with the flywheel. The mass is constrained to rotate eccentrically of the flywheel by a stationary cam surface surrounding the path of rotation of the mass. The cam surface is provided on a plate slideable relative to the flywheels to adjust the degree of eccentricity of the cam track relative to the flywheel. A vibration isolation unit is connected between the housing of the flywheels and the frame of the device including a pair of airbags positioned between plates so as to communicate only the net unidirectional force from the housing to the chassis.

    Abstract translation: 用于产生推进力的装置包括一对反向旋转的外齿轮飞轮,其安装在轴上用于在壳体中旋转并且被平衡以进行高速旋转。 每个飞轮都带有可在其中滑动的质量块,其质量可在径向狭槽内滑动,但被限制为与飞轮成角度地旋转。 质量被限制为通过围绕质量的旋转路径的固定凸轮表面使飞轮偏心旋转。 凸轮表面设置在相对于飞轮可滑动的板上,以调节凸轮轨道相对于飞轮的偏心度。 振动隔离单元连接在飞轮的壳体和装置的框架之间,其包括位于板之间的一对安全气囊,以便仅将净单向力从壳体传递到底盘。

    Constant stress solid disk rotor of flywheel for flywheel energy storage system and design method thereof

    公开(公告)号:US12119730B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-15

    申请号:US18274608

    申请日:2021-11-18

    CPC classification number: H02K7/025 F03G3/08

    Abstract: A constant stress solid disk rotor of a flywheel has an outer shape having a plane-symmetric upper surface and lower surface, an outer circumferential radius b, and a rotation center thickness h0, and includes a thickness decreasing region which decreases monotonously in thickness from a rotation center to a connection radius a and a constant thickness region located on an outer edge of the thickness decreasing region and having a constant thickness ha from the connection radius a to the outer circumferential radius b. Shape parameters including the outer circumferential radius b, the rotation center thickness h0, the connection radius a, and the outer edge thickness ha satisfy an equation below. Here, ν is a Poisson's ratio of a rotor material.





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    SLIDING DOOR TRACK WITH SOFT CLOSE
    34.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240247527A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-25

    申请号:US18411492

    申请日:2024-01-12

    Inventor: Daniel Picard

    Abstract: A sliding door closure system is provided including close and energy harvesting to recover kinetic energy from the motion of the door. According to some embodiments, the relative motion between a sliding door and sliding door track may be configured to drive a generator. The generator may be driven by a driving a wheel rotationally connected to the generator. Examples include driving the generator by a friction wheel, by a chain and sprocket, or by a gear and rack. The generator may recover kinetic energy from the motion of the door during the deceleration of the soft close function. Energy recovered from the door may be stored and used to assist the motion of the door or to operate sensors to monitor the operation of the door closure system. The door closure system may transmit data and preserve a record of use.

    ELECTRIC GENERATOR
    35.
    发明公开
    ELECTRIC GENERATOR 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240191700A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-13

    申请号:US18538966

    申请日:2023-12-13

    Inventor: Rodney Clugston

    Abstract: The present specification relates generally to generators and more specifically to an environmentally friendly device and method for generating electricity without a fuel source. The device, an electric generator, comprises an outer chamber filled with a first quantity of water; a lower bellows assembly, immediately below the outer chamber, filled with a second quantity of water; a support bracket fixed within the outer chamber comprising at least one post extending from a top face thereof and at least one lower electromagnet; a chain assembly; a flywheel; a generator; an inner chamber disposed within the outer chamber and having at a bottom end at least one flapper valve and at least one upper electromagnet; at least one return pipe having a first end in connection with the lower bellows assembly and a second end proximate the inner chamber; and a series of valves.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARNESSING GRAVITY TO GENERATE, LEVERAGE, AND STORE ELECTRICAL ENERGY

    公开(公告)号:US20240186864A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-06

    申请号:US18522434

    申请日:2023-11-29

    Applicant: Thomas Withers

    Inventor: Thomas Withers

    Abstract: A system and method for generating, leveraging, and storing electrical energy are disclosed. The system comprises one or more walking beams having a track and at least two protective end stops located on opposite ends of the track. A plurality of counterweights is attached to the walking beams, adjacent the axle, via one or more connecting rods. An electric vehicle (EV) chassis is positioned on top of the track and allows back-and-forth movement. The back-and-forth movement makes the walking beam move up and down, which then converts into rotational movement of a flywheel via a rack and pinion arrangement, capturing an alternately falling force of counterweights, thereby rotating the flywheel for generating constant electrical output. Further, an apparatus is adapted for generating artificial fluid lift by utilizing back and-forth movement of the EV chassis.

    Sealing System for Flywheel in a Vacuum
    37.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240159223A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-16

    申请号:US18552851

    申请日:2022-03-30

    Inventor: Andrew Deakin

    Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a flywheel; a shaft; a bearing arrangement for supporting the shaft; a sealing arrangement; and a housing for housing the flywheel, the shaft, the bearing arrangement and the sealing arrangement, wherein the flywheel is mounted on the shaft, the sealing arrangement is mounted between the shaft and the housing, and the bearing arrangement is mounted both to the shaft, between the flywheel and the sealing arrangement, and to the housing; and wherein the sealing arrangement comprises a pair of seals that are configured to extend circumferentially around the shaft, the seals being arranged to form a hermetic seal against the shaft to hermetically seal the housing.

    A Mass Displacement Energy Storage And Electricity Generator

    公开(公告)号:US20240117793A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-11

    申请号:US18276904

    申请日:2022-02-17

    Applicant: Gary Mardegan

    Inventor: Gary Mardegan

    Abstract: A mass displacement electricity generator, having a tower and a first mass suspended by the tower for falling and lifting. The first mass is suspended by a pulley arrangement including a first set of pulleys fixed to the tower above the first mass and a second set of pulleys fixed to the first mass. A cable extends through the first and second sets of pulleys and one end of the cable is fixed to one of the tower or to the first mass. A winch includes a barrel about which the cable winds off as the first mass falls and winds on as the first mass lifts. The winch is in driving connection with a flywheel so that as the first mass falls, the cable winds off the barrel and barrel rotation drives the flywheel to rotate. The flywheel is in driving connection with a generator so that rotation of the flywheel drives the generator for generating electrical energy.

    Agricultural system
    39.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11950539B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-09

    申请号:US17093546

    申请日:2020-11-09

    CPC classification number: A01F15/0841 F03G3/08 B62D49/065

    Abstract: An agricultural system including an agricultural baler including a rotary input shaft connectable by way of a baler driveline to a rotatable flywheel; a hydraulic pump for supplying the agricultural baler with hydraulic fluid, the rotatable flywheel being connectable to the hydraulic pump via the driveline. The baler is transferrable between a first state for driving the hydraulic pump by external drive power provided by a corresponding work vehicle, and a second state for driving the hydraulic pump by the rotatable flywheel. The agricultural system further includes a control unit that is configured to: receive input-power-data indicative of a drive power available for driving the hydraulic pump in the first state of the baler; and determine a control-signal for transferring the baler into the second state, if the input-power-data indicates that the available drive power is insufficient for driving the hydraulic pump.

    Mechanical energy accumulator system

    公开(公告)号:US11791689B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-17

    申请号:US17863520

    申请日:2022-07-13

    CPC classification number: H02K7/025 F03G3/08

    Abstract: A mechanical energy accumulator system has a housing with a first pair of flywheels, a second pair of flywheels and a third pair of flywheels. Each of the flywheels is formed of a ceramic material. A stator is positioned in an interior area of each of the flywheels. A pipe shaft is positioned interior of the stator. The pipe shaft has a plurality of magnets therein. A circular pipe is embedded within each of the flywheels. The circular pipe has a fluid contained therein.

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