Abstract:
This invention relates to a brushless slip ring using bearing for transmitting voltage and current between rotating rotor and stator. The invention relates to attaching a magnet to the slip ring to create a more stable rotor, eliminating sparks and erosions caused by the disconnection at times to the stator by enforcing a magnetic pull to the stator wall. In addition, a cooling-filtering system with synthetic oil can provide sufficient and constant clean lubrication.
Abstract:
A hypersurface orbital model is presented that orbits a ball on a surface called a hypersurface. A stepper motor drive arrangement, with two-degrees of freedom, is used to change the hypersurface viewed by the ball as a function of time. System control is added to ensure that the ball will orbit in the proper orbit. Control consists of a stepper motor, a clock, a solenoid launcher and various logical circuits. Counters keep track of the period so that the exact rotational speed can be referenced to set the ball launcher.
Abstract:
An adjustable supine cycling machine is an apparatus that efficiently exercises and strengthens abdominal muscles. The apparatus targets the all of the abdominal muscles from all angles. As the user pedals, the user may retract or extend his or her legs and tilt his or her legs in order to activate all the muscles of the abdominal region. The apparatus includes a leg-exercising device, a support base, a lifting arm, and a linear actuator. A spherical bearing allows the tilt of the leg-exercising device. The leg-exercising device is preferably a cycling machine. The lifting arm pivots the leg-exercising device about the support base and is controlled by the linear actuator. The apparatus preferably applies resistance to the rotary movement of the leg-exercising device in order to strengthen the abdominal muscles. The resistance is adjusted by a control unit.